UC Davis is growing in some places and shrinking in others. The University of California Board of Regents announced this month that while8percent fewer freshmen will be admitted into UC Davis for fall2009,the number of transfer students accepted will increase by2.8percent.

Fifty years of economic sanctions and political ostracism hasmade North Koreaastarving bulldog,snarling and rarely biting,but nonetheless dangerous.The United States‘ stubborn policy of non-engagement needs to change.North Korea poses a threat not only to the United States,but also to global stability and theU.S.is in the best position to help create a long term solution to the longstanding Korean question.

It‘s no secret that textbooks are expensive. Financial help is on the way for middle to low-income students and families who have a harder time paying for the hundreds of dollars worth of textbooks needed for class each term.

The federal government ishelping outhigher education. Among aiming to create and save millions of jobs over the next couple years,infrastructure improvements,energy plans and an examination of the health care system,theSenate-approved stimulus package accounts for students in colleges and universities.

During last week’s ASUCD elections,several candidates clung to the tired mantra of “bridging the gap between students and their Association.” For years now,this has been a favorite tactic of those desperately seeking the sense of self-approval that,apparently,only an ASUCD elected position can bring.

THURSDAY Too secure On University Avenue,anindividualcould not unlock their U-lock because it was jammed.

Ah, the commitment-phobe. Seems like every girl is getting herself one these days. Not only is dating hard enough in this world, but there are guys out there who are afraid of the dreaded “label.”

The Aggies were hot. They had won four in a rowand seven of their last eight.The newly-minted,seventh-ranked team in the country was looking to keep their hot streak alive as they traveled to acompetitiveIrvine Invitational that boasted the top15teams in the country.

Solid pitching,quality at-bats,late-inning heroics – the young UC Davis baseball team ended its season-opening weekend with all the look of last year’s playoff team. The Aggies bounced back from a pair of losses on Friday and Saturday by picking up an extra-inning road win on Sunday against No.12UCLA.

Few college students turn their love for partying into anything more than a hangover. Except for Ann Marie Barnett, the owner, creator and distiller of Shadow Spirits Organic Vodka. “I love how partying brings people together,” said Barnett, a 24 year-old Santa Cruz resident. “That’s why I went into the business of alcohol. People tend to have a good time when they get together and drink.”

After an outpouring of privacy concerns from many of its users,popular social networking site Facebook scrapped itsnew terms of service agreement.

It’s finally over.At least for now. After18months of negotiations,service workers and the University of California have come to an agreement regarding workers‘ pay.