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Monthly Archives - February 2009

February 2009 Archives

Students debate proposed fee increase for ‘green’ fund

Campus NewsFebruary 12, 2009
Two years ago, UC Davis students voted to increase their student fees to bolster Unitrans service. Next week, they will decide if they should do so again to establish a “Green Initiative Fund.” If approved, The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) would increase student fees by $4 per quarter.

Softball preview

SportsFebruary 12, 2009
Event:Desert Classic Teams:UC Davis vs.Brigham Young; Oregon State; Hawaii; Utah Records:Aggies,3-1; Cougars,4-2; Beavers,2-2; Warriors,1-4; Utes,3-2 Where:Las Vegas,Nev. When:Saturday at11:15a.m.,6p.m.; Sunday at9a.m.,11:15a.m. Who to watch:It is known that the Aggies have an array of stars in the pitching circle,but what people may not know is that they also have a group of outstanding hitters.

Roses are red, violets are blue …

Arts & CultureFebruary 12, 2009
Davis Town and Gown Sonnet Walk Saturday,walks run every15minutes from10a.m.to noon,free Walks begin at the Hattie Webber Museum,corner of5thand C Street

Prescription drug use high among minors, study finds

City NewsFebruary 12, 2009
California’s students have used drugs and alcohol more than previously imagined,according to a statewide survey released by the state Attorney General’s Office.The study revealed that45percent of ninth graders and57percent of11thgraders reported getting “high” at least once in their lifetimes.

People seek shelter from economy in education

Campus NewsFebruary 12, 2009
Students are waiting out the economy’s storm – in school.Overall,graduate school application numbers are up this yearnationally.During times of economic decline,people are reluctant to venture into the workforce with only a traditional bachelor’s degree.

Men’s track and field preview

SportsFebruary 12, 2009
Event:Husky Classic Where:Dempsey Indoor – Seattle,Wash. When:Saturday at8a.m. Who to watch:Records generally elicit a lot of pride and excitement,but for sophomore Jonathan Peterson,setting the school record for the indoor3,000m is just another step in the right direction.

Men’s tennis preview

SportsFebruary 12, 2009
Who:UC Davis vs.No.60UC Santa Barbara Records:Aggies,1-3 (0-1); Gauchos,1-4 (0-0) Where:Marya Welch Tennis Stadium When:Saturday at1p.m. Who to watch:The only Aggie to score last weekend in the UC Davis‘ 6-1loss to Pacific was junior Hunter Lee.

Men’s basketball preview

SportsFebruary 12, 2009
Teams:UC Davis vs.UC Irvine; Cal State Fullerton Records:Aggies,10-13 (5-5); Anteaters,8-15 (5-5); Titans,12-11 (6-5) Where:The Pavilion When:Today at7p.m.; Saturday at7p.m. Who to watch:Vince Oliver has all the stats. The Loyola High graduate is second in the Big West Conference with19.5points per league game,shooting a blistering51.9percent from the floor.

Katy Perry Review

Arts & CultureFebruary 12, 2009
Rating: 4 Katy Perry,the newest American pop star,is something of a cross between Avril Lavigne and Kelly Clarkson.Or perhaps it would be better to call her the unwanted step-sister of these pop darlings

Insurgentes Review

Arts & CultureFebruary 12, 2009
Rating:5 It’s hard to find a single album,collaboration or production by Steven Wilson that’s anything short of a masterpiece.

How the economy died

OpinionFebruary 12, 2009
Wall Street’s predicament is a lesson in overstretching limits.This is an institution that prides itself in creating wealth,moving and shaking markets,empowering people.At its very best traditions,Wall Street is a worldview – a belief that at its height,the possibilities of the human imagination are limitless.

Hey Hey Baby Baby

OpinionFebruary 12, 2009
Singles are always whining about how much they hate Valentine’s Day, but think about how bad those with the old ball and chain have it. Retailers surely get a throbbing hard-on for the 14th of Feb.; I mean, seriously, look at all the crap there is to be bought. Money can buy a lot of nookie, but it just can’t buy love.