Yearly Archives - 2011
2011 Archives
News-in-Brief: Committee surveys campus regarding e-mail service
Campus NewsMarch 8, 2011
The Campus E-mail Committee sent students, faculty and staff a survey yesterday to determine what features will be needed in a future UC Davis e-mail service.
Inside the Game with …
SportsMarch 8, 2011
There was little doubt that the Big West Conference’s Sixth Woman of the Year Award would go to sophomore Vicky Deely.
Guest opinion: A response to criticisms of sustainable agriculture
OpinionMarch 8, 2011
Last week’s guest opinion, “The grass is greener on the other side … or is it?” discussed a range of topics – Meatless Mondays, antibiotic use in animal husbandry, organic farming, the word “sustainable,” media bias and feedlot beef vs. free range. The information offered appeared to promote large and conventional agriculture, the consumption of meat and a fair and balanced discussion of topics such as sustainability.
Eggert, Began help UC Davis extend six-game win streak
SportsMarch 8, 2011
Women’s water polo: In their last home action against Indiana, the Aggies couldn’t quite close out the Hoosiers in a 15-13 overtime loss.
Editorial: Vote to bring movie to UC Davis
OpinionMarch 8, 2011
Picture this: On a warm spring evening in April, you ride your bike up to Sciences Lecture Hall. But instead of packs of bleary-eyed, backpack-wearing chemistry majors, there’s a red carpet. And photographers. And all the local news media.
Editorial: University needs to redefine term promptly
OpinionMarch 8, 2011
An attorney representing over 25 UC Davis undergraduate and graduate students recently wrote a letter to Associate Executive Vice Chancellor Rahim Reed and Chancellor Linda Katehi challenging the campus website’s definition of religious/spiritual discrimination.
Davis moves to hasten redevelopment
City NewsMarch 8, 2011
The Davis City Council is moving to finance several city projects that will lose funding if Gov. Jerry Brown implements his proposal to dissolve city redevelopment agencies.
Column: Sheen-anigans
OpinionMarch 8, 2011
In the aftermath of UC Davis receiving an F grade on its recent transparency audit from Californians Aware, I had the opportunity to sit down with the man responsible, one of UC Davis’ most important administrators, our “high priest of transparency,” Charlie Sheen.
Column: As seen on TV
OpinionMarch 8, 2011
America is obsessed with food. We love food. Just turn on any TV and count how many commercials you see for food. How many different cooking shows do we have?
Column: A resolution
OpinionMarch 8, 2011
Whenever I’m in need of inspiration, I Google “quotes about [insert feeling or random thought].” There’s something particularly unique about famous quotations. When we read them on our computer screens they have no context, and exist as independent blurbs of reason. On those occasions when my brain is as confused as Legolas in the Lord of the Rings movies, I turn to Mark Twain. The guy has made a comment (sometimes strange) on every subject I’ve needed him for.
Cargo Coffee near King Hall reopens
Campus NewsMarch 8, 2011
On March 3, Cargo Coffee reopened its third location on campus by King Hall, following the fire that destroyed the kiosk last spring.
Aggies sweep East Coast swing
SportsMarch 8, 2011
Women’s lacrosse: Despite being a long way from northern California, the Aggies felt right at home in an East Coast swing.

