Monthly Archives - April 2009
April 2009 Archives
Correction
FeaturesApril 14, 2009
In theApr.13edition of The California Aggie,the article “Spring Flings” incorrectly stated that the Rominger West Winery was indowntownDavis,but it is in fact on Second Street off of MaceBoulevardnear Ikedas Fruit Stand.The article also stated that the winery offers complimentary tasting,which is incorrect.The article also misstated the winery’s hours,which are actually10a.m.to6p.m.everyday.The Aggie regrets the error.
Baseball preview
SportsApril 14, 2009
Teams:UC Davis at St.Mary’s Records:Aggies,6-23; Gaels,19-13 Where:Louis Guisto Field – Moraga,Calif. When:Today at3p.m.
Aggie Digest
SportsApril 14, 2009
Women’s lacrosse Steph Coyne recorded game highs of five goals and four assists to help Denver to an18-5victory over UC Davis in Mountain Pacific Sports Federation action at Aggie Stadium on Sunday. The Aggies fall to4-10for the year and2-4in conference games.The Pioneers improve to9-6overall and3-2in MPSF play.
Unemployed face tough slog in crowded agencies
City NewsApril 13, 2009
As joblessness approaches11percent in California,the Employment Development Department has been swamped by a continuous surge in unemployment insurance claims. It now has State Senate Majority Leader Dean Florez to contend with as well.
UCD Knights crowned kings of the chessboard
FeaturesApril 13, 2009
With a growing membership and recent big tournament win,the UC Davis Chess Team is on the rise. Last month the club’steam,the UCD Knights,prevailed as champions of the Sacramento Team Chess Championship.The tournament saw many of Northern California’s best teams take each other on in anail-biting competition.Eight teams competed in seven rounds of simultaneous games over a series of weeks.
UC Davis closes out regular season with a narrow loss to Cal Poly
SportsApril 13, 2009
Cal Polyspoiled UC Davis‘ Senior Day on Saturday. ThisFriday,the Aggies canspoil the Mustangs‘ season. After losing to Sacramento State(16-6) and Cal Poly (10-9,3-2) this weekend,the UC Davis men’s tennis team (3-15,1-4) hasits sightsseton the Big West Conference tournamentthis weekin Indian Wells,Calif.
Spring Flings
FeaturesApril 13, 2009
Let’s face it:spring has sprung.The arboretum is blooming,the Quad is buzzing,and short skirts are making a comeback.With all these pheromones in the air,it’s time to start scoping out some new date ideas for the warm months ahead,whether you’re happily coupled or single and on the prowl.
Six Aggies win at home in Woody Wilson Classic
SportsApril 13, 2009
Though resting some of their stars,the UC Davis men’s track and field team had a solid day in their final home meet of the season,the Woody Wilson Classic. “I thought the meet was really good,” said coach Jon Vochatzer. “If I had to throw a grade on there,I’d give it a B.We held a lot of folk out for various reasons:injury here,soreness there.But those who did run stepped up and competed.We competed with a lot of heart and soul.“
Senior Day loss caps off regular season
SportsApril 13, 2009
No five-point loss couldovershadow the accomplishments of the five seniors on UC Davis women’s tennis team. Jenna Kappel,Jessica Harris,Andrea Phillips,Randi Schuler and Emma Shapiro were all honored before Saturday’s Senior Day match,a6-1loss toNo.49Sacramento State.
Senate Briefs
Campus NewsApril 13, 2009
ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at6:10p.m.Times listed are according to the clock at theApr.9meeting location,the Memorial Union’s Mee Room.
Saturday’s Native American powwow ‘weaves generations together’
Campus NewsApril 13, 2009
Over1000people gathered around drum circles and traditional dancers in the Pavilion on Saturday for the37th annual UC Davis Powwow.The event,presented by the Native American Student Union (NASU) attracted an estimated1,300guests during the course of the daylong event.
Questions with Kathy Olmsted
Campus NewsApril 13, 2009
The expansion of the United States‘ government and growth of secret agencies has fueled its population’s belief in conspiracy theories,said Kathy Olmsted,a professor in the department of history and author of recently publishedReal Enemies:Conspiracy Theories and American Democracy,World War I to9/11.
