Daily Archives - August 22, 2011
August 22 2011 Archives
Column: Top five underrated animals
Science & TechnologyAugust 22, 2011
We all have favorite animals to see when we go to the zoo. My personal favorite is the elephant; its size, unique body shape and sociability always made me drag my parents to see them whenever they were on display.
Budget cuts cause reduced mail delivery on campus
Campus NewsAugust 22, 2011
Recent budget cuts at UC Davis have reduced mail delivery provided by the Mail Division on campus.
Bikers may be fined for cell phone use
City NewsAugust 22, 2011
The California State Senate passed a bill that increases the fines for drivers and motorists using handheld cell phones or texting while driving. Senate Bill 28, passed on Aug. 15, was proposed by Sen. Joe Simitian (D- Palo Alto) and would add a point against a person’s driver’s license for subsequent offenses.
Alumna’s charity organization earns her a scholarship
FeaturesAugust 22, 2011
Recent UC Davis graduate and founder of charity organization Red Balloon, Jennifer Allison Tran, was recognized for her philanthropy efforts with a greater prize than she ever imagined: a $10,000 scholarship.