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Daily Archives - April 16, 2009

April 16 2009 Archives

Softball preview

SportsApril 16, 2009
Teams:UC Davis at UC Riverside Records:Aggies,20-19 (4-5); Highlanders,15-23 (4-5) Where:Amy S.Harrison Field – Riverside,Calif. When:Saturday at noon,2p.m.; Sunday at noon

PhiLOLsophy

OpinionApril 16, 2009
Americans are obsessed with the mass accumulation ofstuff.The bigger the heap of stuff they have,the happier they are.And nothing,not even loved ones,dare get in their way of amassing more stuff.People abandon their families for higher paying jobs and divorce their spouses because of avoidable money issues.

Pants Optional

OpinionApril 16, 2009
Some days it seems like Davis is a sad little pool of incest.It‘s necessary to state this only figuratively.I‘m not hating on people who actually partake in incest because,hell,you never know who you‘re gonna offend.

Men’s track and field preview

SportsApril 16, 2009
Event:Mt.SAC Relays; Bryan Clay Invite Where:Hilmer Lodge Stadium – Walnut,Calif.; Cougar Athletic Stadium – Asuza,Calif. When:Friday and Saturday; all day

Men’s golf preview

SportsApril 16, 2009
Event:U.S.Intercollegiate Tournament Where:Stanford Golf Course – Palo Alto,Calif. When:Saturday and Sunday; all day

Fourth Annual Search Party: Davis, Sponsored by the ASUCD Entertainment Council, KDVS 90.3 FM and The California Aggie

Arts & CultureApril 16, 2009
Student musicians, the spotlights are searching for you! It’s time for the annual campus media sponsored Search Party talent show. Co-sponsored by KDVS 90.3 FM, The California Aggie and the ASUCD Entertainment Council, Search Party gives UC Davis’ budding musicians the opportunity to perform to the campus community. Submissions will be due by 4 p.m. on Apr. 23 to the office of KDVS 90.3 FM, located at 14 Lower Freeborn Hall.

Films with a feminist edge

Arts & CultureApril 16, 2009
It’s no secret that filmmakers possess the unique ability to provide lasting memories using vivid images and exciting mediums; films just seem to stay with you. Thefourth annual Davis Feminist Film Festival will showcase a spread of very diverse film styles,voices,viewpoints and talent.The festival kicks off tonight at8and will continue tomorrow.It takes place at the Veterans Memorial Center Theatre on14th and E streets.

Editorial: Picnic Day

OpinionApril 16, 2009
UC Davis hosts its95th Picnic Day on Saturday.The annual open house is one of our school’s most time-honored traditions. Showcasing a century’s worth of education,Picnic Day boasts demonstrations,exhibits and tours throughout the day.Of courseit’s a lot of fun too,featuring the annual parade to kick off the festivities,the Doxie Derby,the Battle of the Bands and more.

Davis police plan heavy presence for Picnic Day

City NewsApril 16, 2009
For many of the100,000people expected to celebrate Picnic Day in Davis this weekend,the real fun begins Saturday night,when students and alumni traditionally host parties and gatherings in residences around town. Those events don’t always have happy endings,however,and the Davis Police Department is ratcheting up its workforce this weekend to make sure things don’t get out of control.

Daily Calendar

FeaturesApril 16, 2009
TODAY Thursday Trivia Nights 6to7:30p.m. First floor,Silo Union Test your knowledge of random facts and potentially win fabulous prizes along the way! “Coffee Club” and financial advice 8:30a.m. Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café,2710Fifth St. Receive advice on the stock market and economy from Manny Provedor,an Edward Jones financial advisor,in a relaxed and informal environment. CALESS meeting 7to8p.m. 1150Hart Goto this week’s Chicano and Latino Engineers and Scientist Society and listen to a CH2M HILL representative speak. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi rush 7p.m. 513Russell Blvd. Enjoy some sweets at the “dressy desserts” event! Reflections:100Years of Aggie Legacy Art Lounge hours Memorial Union Art Lounge Join the Art Lounge in a celebration of Picnic Day2009and UC Davis‘ 100-year legacy of teaching,research and service.Runs throughApr.24. Entertainment Preview Showcase Noonto1p.m. West Quad Experience a taste of some of the entertainment that will be performing at Picnic Day.

C.D. Review: Garrett Pierce

Arts & CultureApril 16, 2009
Garrett Pierce All Masks Crossbill Records Rating:4

Campus Judicial Report

Campus NewsApril 16, 2009
Take two Afirst-yearwas referred to SJA for altering an exam and submitting it for re-grading.The TA noticed the discrepancy because the student’s answer did not show enough work to have logically reached the correct solution she had added.The student admitted that she had changed the answer to the question on the MAT16B midterm exam and had then submitted it for re-grading.As a result,she agreed to accept the disciplinary sanctions of deferred separation and10hours of community service.