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Monthly Archives - February 2009

February 2009 Archives

Science Scene

Science & TechnologyFebruary 25, 2009
Global warming doubles Arctic coastal erosion In addition to the melting polar ice caps and thawing permafrost,climate change is claiming another victim in the Arctic – the coastline.

Recession makes landing on-campus job more difficult

Campus NewsFebruary 25, 2009
Looking for an on-campus job? You’re not the only one. Even students are not immune to the effects of a sour economy, as job openings are down and job seekers are up compared to last year.

Officials seek input on Woodland-Davis bikeway

City NewsFebruary 25, 2009
County officials and residents met to discuss planning for an Alternative Transportation Corridor connecting the cities of Woodland and Davis Monday night. The corridor would allow bikes,low speed electric vehicles and pedestrians access between the cities,which could be a particularly important notion for people affiliated with UC Davis who commute to and from Woodland.

Monkey Motifs in Politics

OpinionFebruary 25, 2009
Barack Obama is the secondpresidentin a row frequently compared to a monkey.It‘d be accurate to say most people have seen the images of formerPresident George Bush being compared to a variety of primates.

Men’s basketball preview

SportsFebruary 25, 2009
Teams:UC Davis vs.Pacific Records:Aggies,12-15 (7-6); Tigers,14-11(7-6) Where:Alex G.Spanos Center – Stockton,Calif. When:Today at7p.m. Radio:KFSG (1690-AM) Who to watch:Joe Harden has foundhis groove on offense.

Daily Calendar

FeaturesFebruary 25, 2009
TODAY Picnic Day Applications Picnic Day applications are due today.Information on where to turn in the applications is on the applications.

Campus Judicial Report

Campus NewsFebruary 25, 2009
Joyride The UC Davis Police referred a sophomore to SJA. The student was seen riding a bike against traffic. When the police spoke with the student, they determined that the bike she had been riding did not belong to her.

Biodiversity caused by … biodiversity?

Science & TechnologyFebruary 25, 2009
UC Davis evolutionary ecologist Andrew Forbes may have made a discovery that will add another chapter to high school biology books everywhere.Published inScience,his findings suggest that a major cause for biodiversity in the ecosystem may be diversity itself.

Bike Hall of Fame could move to Davis

City NewsFebruary 25, 2009
The U.S.Bicycling Hall of Fame could be moving to Davis.After the Amgen Bike Tour‘s kickoff in Davis on Feb.15,and the bike exhibition featured downtown last fall,attracting the Hall of Fame would be a crowning achievement for Davis bike enthusiasts.

Baha’i students play active role on campus and abroad

Campus NewsFebruary 25, 2009
In an effort to bring international pressure to a country abound with religious persecution,local Baha’i students are taking action.Tonight at6:30in Geidt Hall,the Davis Baha’i Club (DBC) will be holding an information and prayer session about their fellow Baha’is in Iran.

Transfer student enrollment to increase

Campus NewsFebruary 24, 2009
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.

The Sterling Compass

OpinionFebruary 24, 2009
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.