The ups and downs of President Barack Obama’s first100days in office are the focus of Larry Berman’s POL106class taught at the UC Washington D.C.Center.Berman,who has made appearances on C-Span’s Book TV and the History Channel’s Secrets of War,is a political science professor at UC Davis and the interim director of the UC Davis Washington program.

The“best greens in the valley” are now within reach for local Yolo County golfers. Wild Wings Golf Course in Woodland reopened for play on May1after being closed for four months. The course,which used to be privately owned,is now owned by Yolo County.The countyrequired a majority vote from homeowners in order to reopen and fund the course.

Now that May marks my last full month of writing forTheAggie,expect this column and perhaps one or two more to be filed under the “Sentimental Thoughts of an Impending Graduate/Retiring Columnist” folder.Although I know this might seem early because I have a couple of weeks to spare before the end is near,I figured I’d spread the nostalgia around and not subject you minions to three consecutive weeks of my sudden wistfulness for my undergraduate years.

As we grow up,it becomes clear that the world is not black and white.That is just what psychology graduate student Lauren Berger aims to prove with “Mixed Photo Project,” a photo exhibition that opened yesterday at the Memorial Union Art Lounge as part of Mixed Heritage Week.

The UC Davis McNair Scholars Program is designed toalleviate thegraduate schoolapplication process for18to20students who come from underprivileged backgrounds. The McNair Scholars Program is a two-year scholarly program funded by the U.S.Department of Education and TRIO.Henry Covarrubias,the director of the UC Davis McNair Scholars Program,described the different benefits of participating in the program.

We wish to thank the authors ofTheAggie editorial (Binge Drinking Drops,Apr.28) for closing with the key point that “a decline in high-risk drinking is good for everyone” and that “by informing students of their legal responsibilities and fostering positive relations between college students and Davis residents,the (UC Davis Safe Party) program contributed to the wellbeing of students and the community.“ While we appreciate that broader view,we do have a couple of points of disagreement with the editorial.

Dear Editor, Iwouldlike to remind everyone that May13is Teacher Appreciation Day.In addition to their role in the classroom,teachers,both active and retired,contribute much to their community.After retirement,teachers don’t quit,they volunteer.

Second Street inDowntown Davis is scheduled to get a facelift in the near future,in order to make the area more pedestrian-friendly.The project is likely to be funded by Federal Stimulus money,though official approval is still in the works. Michael Mitchell,senior civil engineer for the city of Davis,said the redevelopmentproject will include severalenhancements of the intersections between CStreet and FStreet.Ultimately,he said,Second Street will look “a lot likeThird Street.“

About400people expecting to go to an E-40concert at Theta Xi were disappointed late last month when the concert was abruptly cancelled without explanation.Ticketholders had to learn by word of mouth that not only was the concert cancelled,but also they would not be able to obtain refunds for the tickets,which cost at least$20each.

UC Davis Police Officer Ralph Nuno began patrolling the campus from the back of his bicycle last week,putting a proverbial stick through the spokes of any would-be criminal’s plans of running a stop sign or worse.

Notice E Street has been a little spicier since November? Recent addition to the neighborhood21and Seven from the Californian and Texan chain Chaat café,is heating things up,serving fiery Indian cuisine with a twist,as well as a plethora of beverages.

TODAY On My Skin/En Mi Piel Noon to1p.m. Fielder Room,MU View this documentary about Logan Gutierrez-Mock,on the cusp of gender transition from female to male.After the film,there will be a discussion on the intersections of race,color,gender and family relationships. Kaplan Info Sessions 5p.m. Moss Room,MU There will be a$1000prize for student teamwork; applications are available at spac.ucdavis.edu/forms. Open Mic Night with Sickspits 7to10p.m. Griffin Lounge,MU Goto this event and perform or watch your peers take on the mic! Sustainable living presentation 7p.m. Tercero Main Lounge Professor Bloom will discuss global climate change and sustainability.There will be free food to enjoy!