Daily Archives - February 5, 2009
February 5 2009 Archives
Editorial: Don’t bank on the idea
OpinionFebruary 5, 2009
ASUCD President IvanCarrillorecentlyraised the topic that UC Davis and U.S.Bank are in negotiations for a branch on campus.This U.S.Bank would be located in the East Conference Roomon the first floorof the Memorial Union.U.S.Bank would enter in to a10-year lease,paying$140,000per year and a$3,000signing bonus according toCarrillo’sinformation.
Editorial: County should try it
OpinionFebruary 5, 2009
Several Yolo County politicians are promoting the idea of making the county a testing ground for voting entirely by mail.The idea would save the county time and money as well as increase voter turnout.
Daily Calendar
FeaturesFebruary 5, 2009
TODAY Project Compost 6 p.m. 43 Memorial Union, MU Basement Learn about radical composting on campus and how to get involved.
Correction
City NewsFebruary 5, 2009
Wednesday’s article, “USPS proposes cutting delivery to five days a week,” incorrectly stated that USPS spokesperson Augustine Ruiz said the Postal Service was a$900billion industry.
Cal Aggie Camp touches the lives of foster children
Campus NewsFebruary 5, 2009
Forget Halloween and Christmas.For200foster children,the most exciting holiday of the yearis two weeksin July spent at Cal Aggie Camp – a place that represents everything they know of comfort and home. “For me,camp is a place where people care,” said Sabrina Silva,a17-year-oldcamper who has been in the foster care system with her twin sister since they were toddlers.
Artsweek
Arts & CultureFebruary 5, 2009
This week in Davis– StereoEarth,Neurotunnel,Crazy Ballhead Women’s Research and Resource Center Benefit Dance Party Birdstrike Theater
Activist speaks about Israel-West Bank barrier
Campus NewsFebruary 5, 2009
Over70students and supporters gathered Tuesday afternoon by the Memorial Union to speak about the wall separating Palestine and Israel. The event was hosted by the Students for Justice in Palestine,with speaker Schachaf Palokow,from Anarchist Against the Wall– a human rights organization dedicated to supporting popular Palestinian resistance to the Israeli separation wall.
