Monthly Archives - February 2010
February 2010 Archives
Women’s Tennis Preview
SportsFebruary 11, 2010
Who to watch: Desiree Stone faces No. 26 Katrina Zheltova in singles play on Friday.
UCD study shows abusive partners sabotage birth control
Campus NewsFebruary 11, 2010
In the popular Lifetime movie, “The Pregnancy Pact,” several high school girls consciously tamper with their birth control to facilitate conception. Results from a lesser known, but perhaps more realistic local study tell a different story, in which it is men who force pregnancy.
Women’s athletics case to be heard by jury
Campus NewsFebruary 11, 2010
The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated a Title IX lawsuit from three former UC Davis female wrestlers on Monday.
Redefining bodies in motion
Arts & CultureFebruary 11, 2010
The UC Davis Department of Theatre & Dance will be presenting two new choreographies, “Jointedness” and “Dances for Non-Fictional Bodies,” starting Feb. 12. The pieces are created by Master of Fine Arts graduating candidates Jess Curtis and Nina Galin. This week, Muse previews the two works.
UC checks up on applicants’ achievement claims
Campus NewsFebruary 11, 2010
A year ago, Damien Verrett was patiently waiting for the infamous thick envelope indicating his acceptance to one of the UC campuses, when he received a letter he was not expecting.
Sacramento hits No. 1 worst driving city in California
City NewsFebruary 11, 2010
Los Angeles and San Francisco roads may conjure up images of traffic nightmares, but according to 2007 state traffic data, the worst place to take a drive in California is in the city of Sacramento.
Studying abroad has its price
Campus NewsFebruary 11, 2010
While the budget crisis may make students want to flee the country, students traveling with the Education Abroad Program (EAP) will face added costs beyond the 32 percent hike.
Softball Preview
SportsFebruary 11, 2010
Who to watch: Sophomore infielder Kelly Harman started in 53 games in the 2009 campaign.
Women’s Basketball Preview
SportsFebruary 11, 2010
Who to watch: Everybody knows that the Aggies are deep.
Women’s Golf Preview
SportsFebruary 11, 2010
Who to watch: In UC Davis’ last tournament in O’ahu, Hawaii, Demi Runas posted four birdies in her first 13 holes.
Pregnancy mortality rates in California triple since 1996, investigators say
City NewsFebruary 11, 2010
The mortality rate of California women who die from causes directly related to pregnancy has nearly tripled in the past decade.
Wrestling Preview
SportsFebruary 11, 2010
Who to watch: Junior Barrett Abel has had a very strong year for the Aggies.
