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Like most law students, Sara Granda had no easy time getting through the UC Davis School of Law. Yet unlike most students, Granda is a quadriplegic who was denied an opportunity to take the California State Bar exam back in July 2009. She was told she could not take the exam because of issues with her payment. Her case was taken to the California Supreme Court - who unanimously decided that Granda would be allowed to take the exam.

FRIDAY

Spring is finally in the air, but many Davis residents may already be ready for winter again. The pollen in this new spring air has helped to start the long Davis allergy season.

TODAY

In a town best known for raising, tending and perhaps tipping cows, diners shouldn't expect to find a good seafood restaurant, right?

ASUCD Coffee House patrons have a new way to be environmentally friendly with the addition of eight composting bins inside the Memorial Union.

Bookstore owner Peter Linz knows that just about anyone can sell an old paperback for a buck on the Internet these days. In fact, he did it himself for over ten years - raising more than $45,000 for charity. But that's not stopping him from going the brick-and-mortar route. In February, Linz and his wife, Susan, opened Logos Books, a used and out-of-print bookstore at 513 Second St. in Downtown Davis.

WEDNESDAY Summer Abroad Speed Tabling Noon to 2 p.m. Education Abroad Center, Third and A streets Visit with instructors for many of their summer programs and learn about the places you could study abroad this summer! Loxi Info Night 8 p.m. 216 Wellman Lambda Omicron Xi-a community service sorority at UCD- will be holding its first info night for spring rush 2010! Join the ladies of Loxi to find out what the sorority is all about! For more info, visit davisloxi.net

WEDNESDAY

David Johnson has done it all. After an unsuccessful attempt at making the Sacramento Kings, the 26-year-old author and father of two has started his own publishing company, Davis Boy Publishing. In November, Johnson wrote and published Lost and Found, a memoir of his struggles growing up in Davis. In light of his success, the California Aggie sat down with Johnson to discuss the author's take on Davis, basketball and life as a writer.

TODAY

As finals week ensues, many students are desperate for stress relief. Some achieve this by hanging out with close friends. Others achieve this by hitting those close friends with foam weaponry. The Davis Boffer Club offers this opportunity.

TODAYProject Compost6 p.m.43 Memorial UnionAttend the Project Compost volunteer meetings and learn how you can help them divert organic waste around a campus.Interfaith Vigil...

On March 5, the UCD chapter of Global Law Brigades hosted its first meeting in hopes of bringing passionate, humanitarian-minded students together. Global Law Brigades' (GLB) mission is to establish legal human rights and sustainable environmental plans in Panama. "Our club specifically is focused on fostering human rights, respecting local culture, preserving the environment and promoting legal empowerment [to Panamanians]," said Arya Srinivasan, junior psychology major.

In a brief statement on Friday afternoon, Davis City Councilmember Lamar Heystek confirmed he will not seek reelection in the upcoming June election.