Daily Archives - February 19, 2009
February 19 2009 Archives
Maslow meets Americans
OpinionFebruary 19, 2009
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is a well-known schematic for a person’s priorities represented as a pyramid. Each tier corresponds to a “need” that can only be fulfilled once the tiers below it are satisfied. Although Maslow makes a fairly correct outline of our needs, there is still some controversy over its accuracy.
Live on campus
Arts & CultureFebruary 19, 2009
Three on-campus performances will be held at the ASUCD Coffee House and the ARC Pavilion next week. Two of the shows will be co-hosted by both the ASUCD Entertainment Council and KDVS 90.3 FM, and the EC will also co-host Skull Candy, a collaborative show featuring Gym Class Heroes and several other artists.
Gymnastics preview
SportsFebruary 19, 2009
Teams:UC Davis vs.Seattle Pacific Where:The Pavilion When:Friday at7p.m. Who to watch:Faced with the toughest competition of the season by far,freshman Erika Van Dyke – who had an average of9.675on floor until Sunday – responded by posting a career-high9.800against Stanford and Oregon State.
Getting inked for a good cause
Arts & CultureFebruary 19, 2009
Wild Bill’s Tattoo-A-Thon Saturday,8a.m.to midnight 205Vernon Street in Roseville It’s not usually the case for a tattoo parlor to be involved in community philanthropy,but for over seven years Wild Bill’s Tattoo has been donating thousands of dollars to the UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
Editorial: UCD should not sell out
OpinionFebruary 19, 2009
The announcement of a possible US Bank branch in the MemorialUnion was bad enough.The latest news is even worse.UC Davis could allow US Bank to put its logo on the back of all UC Davis identification cards as part of the ongoing negotiations to allow a US Bank branch in the MU.
Editorial: Restraint and respect necessary
OpinionFebruary 19, 2009
This quarter’s ASUCD elections produced their usual crop of quality senate and executive candidates.Unfortunately,they also produced unruly and disruptive crowds at the two debates in the ASUCD Coffee House. Slate supporters,most notably LEAD supporters,are excessively loud and raucous at such functions on a consistent basis.
Daily Calendar
FeaturesFebruary 19, 2009
TODAY Show Us Your Hope event Noon The Quad Wear a purple shirt or a Relay for Life T-shirt and show your hope in the fight against cancer. Meet at the Quad at noon for a group picture!
Community Service Council aims to make an impact
Campus NewsFebruary 19, 2009
The newly formed Community Service Council has hit the ground running this year,acquiring support from numerous organizations around campus. The CSC is focused on pooling together the resources of various community service clubs on campus in order to better serve the community.
Come hear The Winter’s Tale
Arts & CultureFebruary 19, 2009
The Winter’s Tale Today at 1 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. $16 general admission, $11 with a student ID Studio Theater at the Mondavi Center The hallmark of a well-performed Shakespeare play is the degree to which a modern audience can understand the confusing dialogue.
Coffee House to undergo a facelift
Campus NewsFebruary 19, 2009
Hollywood stars do it, websites do it, so why not the Coffee House? By students’ choice, the ASUCD Coffee House will be shutting down for a face-lift at the end of spring quarter.
CD Review: Swan Lake
Arts & CultureFebruary 19, 2009
Rating: 4 There’s a weighty back-story behind Swan Lake.Put simply,the band is a supergroup made up of three Canadian indie rock lead-singers – Carey Mercer of Frog Eyes,Spencer Krug of Wolf Parade and Sunset Rubdown,and Dan Bejar of Destroyer.
Yolo Superior Court faces more cases, less money
City NewsFebruary 19, 2009
Underfunding from the state and a surge in new cases has put Yolo Superior Court in a precarious position.Yolo Superior Court dealt with a large increase in case filings last year,according to statistics released early this month.
