Campus News

A beautiful day at the beach took a tragic turn for the UC Davis fencing team. Calvin Hau, a former UC Davis student who continued to practice with the club, died at Pismo Beach on Apr. 27 after complaining of chest pains. He was 24.

The Na Keiki O Hawaii conducted itseighth annual luau, Na Hiohi’ona Paeaina, which translates to “the elements of the island,” May 2 in Freeborn Hall. The luau is the club’s most important event of the year. This year’s luau was the first to be completely choreographed by club members,said Brie-anna Rojas, club publicity officer.

A ruling proposed in April by the California Public Employee Relations Board gives the California Nurses Association the right to strike if the University of California is determined not to bargain in good faith.

Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. Ivan Carrillo, ASUCD president, arrived at 7:22 Molly Fluet, ASUCD vice-president, present Rebecca Schwartz, president pro-tempore, present Andrew Bianchi, ASUCD senator, present

Located in the barn next to the Silo, Outdoor Adventures has been guiding trips and renting outdoor equipment to the UC Davis community since 1972. Offerings range from rafting and sea kayaking to backpacking and rock climbing. “We’re one of the country’s largest student-run outdoor education programs,” said Danny Milks, the outreach coordinator of Outdoor Adventures.

A participant recites a poem during A March for Peace Justice and Equality at the Memorial Union last Thursday. The event was part of the week-long La Raza Cultural Days, put on by the Student Programs & Acivities Center to educate the public about social, cultural, and political issues facing the Chicano/Latino community.

A UC Davisresearchreported that pigs fed goat‘s milk modified with a human enzyme were better able to fend off E.coli bacteria than pigs fed unmodified goats‘ milk. While theongoingresearch began in the 1990s, it has just been recently published in the May issue of Journal of Nutrition.

This Saturday, Transportation and Parking Services will be hosting their bi-annual bicycle auction at the West Entry Parking Structure starting at 8a.m. Viewing of the 450-plus bikes will be from 8 to 9 a.m., and will be followed by bidding at 9a.m.,which generally ends around1p.m., said David Takemoto-Weerts, TAPS bicycle program coordinator.

Mark Woods, the first-year student accused of possessing explosives, pled not guiltyto two felony charges in Yolo County Superior Court on Apr.25. Woods faces charges of possession of materials to make a destructive device without first obtaining a permit and possession of a destructive device on public property,said assistant district attorney Steve Mount.

The A.D. 1600 eruption ofthe Peruvian stratovolcano Huaynaputina may have had a global environmental impact, according to the recent findings of UC Davis geology professor Kenneth Verosub and senior geology major Jake Lippman.

The day when hospital patients can wake up to a morning breakfast of juicy blueberries, sweet cantaloupe and sun-kissed oranges has arrived for several Bay Area hospitals. UC Davis researchers are encouraging public institutions to add fresh produce from local farms and food markets to their menus.

Man’s best friend can now be dog’s best friend with the rising popularity and support for dog blood transfusions. The UC Davis Veterinary Teaching Hospital is looking for up to 12,000 eligible canines to donate their blood and save the lives dogs in need.The procedure is highly beneficial to dogs that have experienced complications during surgery or a life threatening injury and is now being offered free of charge to pet-owners.