Daily Archives - March 10, 2009
March 10 2009 Archives
Editorial: Aggie Opinions
OpinionMarch 10, 2009
In an emotional farewell speech last week,former ASUCDsenator Rebecca Schwartz chidedThe Aggie for the criticism it has leveled at ASUCD. Schwartz called on Aggie employees to find a more “constructive” way to contribute to ASUCD without complaining.She said Aggie employees should speak up at meetings and get involved to make it clear what changes they actually want to see.
Design expert calls for Fifth Street road diet
City NewsMarch 10, 2009
Local residents filled the Davis Community Chambers to near-capacity on Friday to listen to street design expert Dan Burden present ways to make Fifth Street safer andmore usable for all who use it. Burden’s plan is what he terms the “Road Diet.” It would slim the number of lanes on Fifth Street to two or three,manage the same level of traffic flow,increase safety for everyoneand create more space for bicycles and pedestrians.
Davis schools grapple with $3.8 million cut
City NewsMarch 10, 2009
A$3.8million drop in funding is translating to significant cuts in programs and services in the Davis Joint Unified School District. The main services and programs on the chopping block for budget cuts will affect class sizes and classes that are either under-enrolled,do not contribute to college preparation,or do not fulfill graduation requirements.Secretarial jobs,maintenanceand custodial work will also be affected by thecutbacks.
Daily Calendar
FeaturesMarch 10, 2009
TODAY Apple info session Noon and3p.m. East Conference Room,MU Feel free to join Apple for an information sessiontolearn how to apply as an AppleCare intern.There are100positions available! Also,there is a chance to win one of two iPods.
Correction 2
Campus NewsMarch 10, 2009
In the Feb.23andMar.9issues of The California Aggie,the Senate Briefs incorrectly reported that Senator Laura Pulido was not present,when in fact she was.The Aggie regrets the error.
Correction
Campus NewsMarch 10, 2009
In the Mar.9issue of The California Aggie,the Senate Briefs mistakenly said theauthor withdrew the senate bill for a “Support the Troops” drive when it was actually referred to the Business and Finance Commission and Ethnic and Cultural Affairs Commission.The Aggie regrets the error.
Baseball Preview
SportsMarch 10, 2009
Teams:UC Davis vs.Nevada Records:Aggies,2-8; Wolf Pack,3-8 Where:Dobbins Stadium When:Today at2:30p.m.
Aggie Digest
SportsMarch 10, 2009
Men’s heptathlon Matt Chisam,a former UC Davis track and field captain (2005),took fourth at the USATF National Indoor Championships in the heptathlon,scoring5,443points.Chisam still holds the top mark ever for an Aggie,which he set at5,074in2005.
