Monthly Archives - May 2009
May 2009 Archives
Baseball Preview
SportsMay 7, 2009
Teams:UC Davis vs.UC Riverside Records:Aggies,7-36(1-14); Highlanders28-14 (7-8) Where:Dobbins Stadium When:Friday at2:30p.m.; Saturday at1p.m.; Sunday at1p.m. Who to watch:Reliever Andy Suiter has been mowing down hitters as of late. In his last two appearances,the sophomore has pitched a combined four scoreless innings.He’s struck out a total of six California and Long Beach State hitters over that stretch.
Asian American Association brings uncommon films to campus
Arts & CultureMay 7, 2009
Rarely do movies made about the Asian American experience reach a wide audience,but an ongoing event at UC Davis is trying to change that. UC Davis‘ Asian American Association is in the middle of hosting its annual film festival.The event,which kicked off on May5,continues until May15.The films run Tuesdays,Thursdays and Fridays each week.
Arts Week
Arts & CultureMay 7, 2009
MUSIC The Lovetones,Chief Nowhere,The Ancient Sons Today,9p.m.,$$,21 Old Ironsides in Sacramento For anyone wondering what sort of music sprouts from the land down under,the answer:It’s not that different from the stuff here.The Aussies of the Lovetones bring a psychedelic touch to their Interpol-esque rock base.
Annual KDVS fundraiser an “overall success”
Arts & CultureMay 7, 2009
After a full week of avid fundraising from Apr.20to26,campus radio station KDVS90.3FM raised$56,375,just shy of their$60,000goal. The online pledge system is still up and active,continuing to accept and receive donations.Currently,the station has raised$58,745and continues to receive pledges fromfundraiser.kdvs.org.
UC Davis experts weigh in on swine flu H1N1 virus threat
Science & TechnologyMay 6, 2009
As researchers scramble to make sense of the new H1N1influenza virus that is spreading across the globe,the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported encouraging signs last Sunday on the outbreak’s severity,but kept a wary stance on how the virus will behave in the future.
That’s what she said
OpinionMay 6, 2009
A bunch of people out there owe me money,favorsand commitments to serious dares.Because swine have finally flu. Some right wing talk radio hosts have also“flu,“ over the cuckoo‘s nest. I could do this all day.
Students gather for 28th annual ‘Take Back the Night’ on the Quad
Campus NewsMay 6, 2009
Over500students and community members gathered at the front of the Memorial Union Monday night as UC Davis held its28thannual “Take Back the Night.“ The event,which was sponsored by Students Against Sexual Violence (SASV),a group within the Campus Violence Protection Program,has become an international tradition since its inception in1976,said Amanda Smith,vice president of SASV and the director for the event.
Science Scene
Science & TechnologyMay 6, 2009
Reminders of old age may negatively impact memory When combating memory loss,the key may be to think young. A new study indicates that older people who believe that old age and memory loss go together may be undermining their own performance.
Regents to vote on 9.3 percent increase in student fees
Campus NewsMay 6, 2009
Starting this summer,annual fees for residential full-time undergraduates will likely cost$9,357.95,up from this year’s$8,638.60. The UC Office of the President’s (UCOP) Committee on Finance will present the proposal for the fee increase to the UC Board of Regents at their meeting on Thursday from9a.m.to1p.m.
Prop 1F would prevent raises during a deficit
City NewsMay 6, 2009
California voters will decide on May19if elected officials deserve pay raises in a time of economic decline. Proposition1F would amend the California Constitution to prevent elected state officials from receiving raises in deficit years.The measure defines deficit years as when the state’s reserve fund has a deficit larger than1percent of the state’s general fund revenues.
New research may lead to advancements in nutrition and milk production
Science & TechnologyMay 6, 2009
You know the slogan “milk does a body good.” But amid new research,scientists might soon be able to tell you how and why– then produce better milk. Researchers at UC Davis,among others around the country,published a study onApr.24thatmarks the end of an initial18-month scientificeffort,but the beginning of what some believe might lead to healthier,cheaper and more ecologically friendly milk.
National bicycle museum could replace Davis teen center
City NewsMay 6, 2009
The possibility of a bike museum moving into a space currently occupied by the teen center has some concerned about the future of teen programs in Davis. City leaders are advocating for the U.S.Bicycling Hall of Fame to be located in a city-owned building on Third and B Streets,where the teen center is currently located.Teen center staff are not thrilled about the prospect of losing their space,however.
