Monthly Archives - February 2009
February 2009 Archives
An alternative to the theatre and dance department
Arts & CultureFebruary 19, 2009
Beyond Therapy Performance schedule: Preview show:Wednesday,Feb.25at8p.m. Feb.26to Feb.28,8p.m. Mar.1,2p.m. Mar.5to Mar.7,8p.m. Mar.8,2p.m.
Upcoming Seminars
Science & TechnologyFebruary 18, 2009
Today Patterns of Diversity in Southern California Beetles Mike Caterino – UC Irvine 12:10to 1 p.m., 122 Briggs Sponsored by entomology
That’s what she said
OpinionFebruary 18, 2009
Some light needs to be shed on a particular minority of women. These women come in various shapes and sizes, skin colors, religious beliefs, sexual orientations and everything else that makes people vary. Actually, they really have nothing in common, besides one crucial aspect of their personalities that distinguishes each from the rest of society.
Study shows wrong kids are taking vitamins
Science & TechnologyFebruary 18, 2009
A recent study from the UC Davis Children’s Hospital found that children who take vitamins are actually the ones who don’t need them. It’s the kids in socioeconomic classes who don’t take them that could benefit most. Areas that fall below the poverty line experience much higher incidence of malnutrition and have an inability to purchase these supplements.
Senate Briefs
Campus NewsFebruary 18, 2009
ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at6:10p.m.Times listed are according to the clock at the Feb.12meeting location,the Memorial Union’s Mee Room.
Science Scene
Science & TechnologyFebruary 18, 2009
Women’s brains note sexual arousal in male sweat The odor of men’s sweat varies when sexually aroused – and women can subconsciously tell the difference, a new study finds. A report published in January’s issue of The Journal of Neuroscience, proposes that women differentiate sexual sweat odor from neutral sweat odor by processing such odors in different parts of the brain.
Questions with Daniel Sperling
Campus NewsFebruary 18, 2009
UC Davis professor Daniel Sperling has a lot to say about the future of our transportation industry,andon Feb.11,several million people tuned in to listen.
New theater uses song for autism therapy
FeaturesFebruary 18, 2009
A group of children stood in the bright spotlights, singing notes of hope, holding hands. At first glance, it was difficult to discern those with a life-altering disorder and those without, as they all spoke the same words and moved with the same gestures. Christine Totah knew such a dream was possible for her autistic son, Alex.
New drug developed at UC Davis prevents heart enlargement, heart failure
Science & TechnologyFebruary 18, 2009
UC Davis researchers have discovered that a new class of drugs that lowers blood pressure in experimental animal models also reduces heart enlargement, a leading cause of heart failure. Similar drugs developed at UC Davis are now being tested in humans to treat high blood pressure.
Men’s basketball preview
SportsFebruary 18, 2009
Teams: UC Davis at Cal Poly Records: Aggies, 11-14 (6-6); Mustangs, 6-16 (3-9) Where: Mott Gym – San Luis Obispo, Calif. When: Today at 7 p.m.
Gossip site JuicyCampus shuts down
City NewsFebruary 18, 2009
There won’t be many sad eulogies for the late JuicyCampus at UC Davis. The controversial website, which provided a space for students to post anonymous gossip, was a source for rumors that entertained some college students and enraged many more.
Duck Days puts wetlands, wildlife in the spotlight
City NewsFebruary 18, 2009
It’s hard to miss the huge downtown banner – California Duck Days is coming to Davis. Starting Friday night with a free evening welcome reception at the Davis Art Center and continuing all day Saturday with day trips throughout the area, California Duck Days is the one of the oldest wildlife festivals run by the Yolo Basin Foundation.
