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Daily Archives - November 8, 2010

November 8 2010 Archives

Women’s Volleyball: Women’s volleyball struggles in conference play

SportsNovember 8, 2010
The Aggies knew they had to play their best if they wanted to come away with two wins this weekend. Unfortunately for UC Davis, the squads they matched up with were ranked first and second respectively in the Big West Conference. The Aggies ultimately lost both of their matches this weekend to the Matadors and […]

Voters rush to polls for midterm elections

City NewsNovember 8, 2010
Over 50,000 residents of Yolo county swarmed the polls to vote on Nov. 2. Of that, 31,470 voters joined 53.4 percent of the state in voting Jerry Brown (D) into the governor’s office.

UC explores the potential of online courses

Campus NewsNovember 8, 2010
The University of California has invited faculty members UC system-wide to participate in a pilot project that will assess the quality and aptitude of online courses.

UC Davis aces the College Sustainability Report Card

FeaturesNovember 8, 2010
The report cards are in and it is official: UC Davis is a green school. But just how green?

Men’s Water Polo: Men’s water polo takes first conference loss

SportsNovember 8, 2010
Last week, water polo coach Steve Doten complimented the strength and quickness of Loyola Marymount.

Men’s Soccer: Aggies eliminated from playoff contention

SportsNovember 8, 2010
It was a game the Aggies needed to win.

Gunrock Pub showcases community success and innovation

Campus NewsNovember 8, 2010
After a series of extensive renovations, the Gunrock Pub, centrally located in the Silo Union building, has come to symbolize something far greater than itself – the collaborative achievements of a rich community.

Football: Aggies ‘recover’ their winning ways

SportsNovember 8, 2010
The Aggies knew it from the start – to beat the Fighting Sioux, they needed to make plays.

Finding the ideal class size

FeaturesNovember 8, 2010
The issue of class size is far from being as black and white as it may have once seemed. While students are usually concerned about class size, many aren’t aware of the effect it has on professors and their teaching style.

Field Hockey: UC Davis goes 1-1 at NorPac Tournament

SportsNovember 8, 2010
It has been a historic season for UC Davis.

Davis community holds Picnic Day forum

City NewsNovember 8, 2010
A public forum to discuss Picnic Day was held last Wednesday for the city, university and local community to discuss options to bring Picnic Day back to its roots. The meeting, prompted by the events of Picnic Day 2010, was held at the Davis Senior Center.

Column: The human family

OpinionNovember 8, 2010
Recently I was invited to be one of several guest speakers at a meeting of the Black Graduate and Professional Student Association here on campus. At one point the members of the BGPSA were being asked to stand up, one by one, to identify themselves. When the sequence of introductions came around to me, I somehow instinctively sprung up from my seat and gave my name and major, eliciting smiles among many who interpreted what I did, as a white person, as a symbolic gesture of goodwill and unity.