Daily Archives - November 23, 2010
November 23 2010 Archives
Women’s basketball: Aggies take first loss of season
SportsNovember 23, 2010
This weekend could prove to be the most difficult road trip for the Aggies in the regular season.
UAW Local 2865 reach tentative agreement for three-year contract with UC
Campus NewsNovember 23, 2010
On Nov. 16, a provisional contract was drawn up between UC and UAW Local 2865, the union representing over 12,000 teaching assistants, readers and tutors at the university.
Roving reporter
Arts & CultureNovember 23, 2010
I had a cousin come in angry because he wasn’t invited and he punched his dad.
Review: All ‘Tangled’ up
Arts & CultureNovember 23, 2010
One might think a demure Disney princess and gallant displays of male bravado would characterize Disney’s new movie Tangled. But Tangled at once provides unexpected twists while breaking with traditional gender roles.
Parking fines to increase in Davis
City NewsNovember 23, 2010
Beginning Dec. 7, there will be a $3 increase for parking violations, increasing the average ticket to $43. The new fine will be applied to tickets received both on campus and in the city of Davis.
Men’s water polo: Aggies unable to end Lions’ WWPA dominance
SportsNovember 23, 2010
The Aggies weren’t supposed to be in this position.
Men’s basketball: Aggies salt Slugs before being bucked by Broncos
SportsNovember 23, 2010
After splitting the season-opening series, coach Gary Stewart is hopeful for improved play but optimistic about UC Davis’ potential.
Former ASUCD senators reflect on their terms
Campus NewsNovember 23, 2010
Editor’s note: Last Thursday, Abrham Castillo-Ruiz, Don Ho, Joel Juarez, Andre Lee, Levi Menovske and Bree Rombi termed out as ASUCD senators. The Aggie interviewed the senators to see what they felt were the highlights of their year in office.
FDA bans Four Loko
City NewsNovember 23, 2010
After nearly a year of examining the combination of alcohol and caffeine, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Saturday an official ban on caffeinated alcoholic beverages. This brings to an end the debate over Four Loko, the product at the center of discussion.
Editorial: FDA drunk with power
OpinionNovember 23, 2010
Last Tuesday, Four Loko, in response to pressure from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), officially decided to remove the caffeine from their caffeinated alcoholic drink on the premise that the combination is unsafe. While caffeine does hide some effects of drunkenness, the FDA’s ban oversteps its boundaries, due more to political allegiances than public safety.
Day in the life of…
FeaturesNovember 23, 2010
A day in the life of Benny Bray, senior mechanical engineering major and Mobility Assistance Shuttle (MAS) driver, requires a lot of problem solving and maneuvering. He is one of the employees driving temporary or permanently disabled students, faculty and staff to and from classes and work on the UC Davis campus.
Column: The folly of security
OpinionNovember 23, 2010
Those who’ve had or will have the, yes, ordeal of flying home, will bear testimony that the Transport Security Administration (TSA) has slaughtered privacy rights on the alter of safety screenings.
