Monthly Archives - November 2012
November 2012 Archives
Guest Opinion
OpinionNovember 13, 2012
Recently, I had a chance meeting with a friend on campus, and the brief conversation led her to comment on my budding growth of facial hair. When I mentioned that I was partaking in the (in)famous occasion of No-Shave November, she immediately gave a huff of dismissal — something I understand. Up until this year, […]
City of Davis implements “no burn” wood burning ordinance
City NewsNovember 13, 2012
On Oct. 23, the City of Davis issued urgency Ordinance No. 2397, placing restrictions on wood burning. The ordinance adds Chapter 39A to the Davis Municipal Code, and was declared as urgent due to the importance of the matter to public health and safety. According to the ordinance, the goal is to restrict emissions from […]
Senate Briefs
ASUCDNovember 13, 2012
ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at 6:10 p.m. Times listed are according to the clock at the Nov. 8 meeting location, the Memorial Union’s Mee Room. The ASUCD president is not required to attend senate meetings. Meeting called to order at 6:10 p.m. Rebecca Sterling, ASUCD president, present, left early Yena Bae, […]
Police Briefs
City NewsNovember 13, 2012
FRIDAY Rage on, Aggie There were two party complaints in the same area on A Street.Punch-drunk On G Street, an intoxicated girl hit someone on the head because he wouldn’t drive her home, so he threw water on her. SUNDAY Divine calling Someone got a call from a “reverend” telling him to go to CVS/pharmacy […]
Aggies top Big West finisher at NCAA West Regional Meet
Cross CountryNovember 13, 2012
In the final meet on the west coast for the UC Davis cross country teams, junior Sarah Sumpter and sophomore Trevor Halsted led the Aggies in their respective races. The women’s team placed sixth overall in the NCAA Division I West Regional, while the men closed at 15th on the Jefferson Golf Course in Seattle, […]
Column: Family Language
OpinionNovember 13, 2012
Every time my parents send an email to someone, they call me to check over it first. When my dad says something that’s not in proper English, my mom tells me to correct him so that he doesn’t say it in front of other people. But no matter how shy my parents are about their […]
Editorial: Keep it coming
OpinionNovember 13, 2012
Next time you’re rushing to class, take a deep breath and observe the colors around you. Davis is just as alive as we are — plants are growing, buildings are under construction and artwork seems to spontaneously materialize in unexpected corners. There are trees wearing sweaters near Cruess Hall, bike racks sporting lovely knits near […]
Column: Teachers and society
OpinionNovember 13, 2012
When people think of highly professional careers, often they’re thinking of ultra-desirable professions like doctors, or dentists, or lawyers. These are the careers that mom and dad love to brag about. They’re the super-sexy careers that people talk about with shiny eyes. Let’s face it. A big reason why these professions are so popular is […]
Editorial: It matters
OpinionNovember 13, 2012
The ASUCD Senate election starts today and runs through Thursday. It matters. ASUCD has a huge presence on campus with an operational budget of over $11 million. It directly affects students through its units; Unitrans gets students to and from campus, the ASUCD Coffee House provides sustainable, nutritious food for students, the Association gives out […]
News in Brief: Occupy UC Davis plans to assemble at UC Regents Meeting today
Campus NewsNovember 13, 2012
The University of California Board of Regents meeting is scheduled to take place Nov. 13 to 15 at UCSF Mission Bay to discuss finance, compensation, health services and campus buildings, among other agenda items. The Regents are also set to consider tuition increases for 61 professional degree programs throughout the UC. Members of Occupy UC […]
UC Davis football comes up short against Eastern Washington
FootballNovember 13, 2012
Entering the last road game of head football coach Bob Bigg’s career, the Aggies were determined to try and upset the sixth-ranked team in the nation, Eastern Washington. The Aggies led 28-24 in the middle of the fourth quarter but could not respond when Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams rushed for a touchdown with 8:13 […]
News in Brief: Free holiday blues workshop on Wednesday
City NewsNovember 13, 2012
Need to battle bouts of the holiday blues? Attend a free workshop hosted by Child Care Services on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Center Game Room, located at 203 W. 14th Street. David Hafter, a marriage and family therapy counselor from Victor Community Support Services, will give advice on how […]
