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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Features

Guide dog helps UC Davis student see past obstacles

Being blind doesn't stop Claire Stanley from pursuing two majors at UC Davis.

Although her visual impairment may present many obstacles, Stanley is now better able to maneuver around them with a furry friend by her side.

Daily Calendar

SATURDAY

CPR course

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

120 Court St., Woodland

This course will offer information on CPR and AED use for adults, children and infants. Additionally, general information on emergency response will be covered. Register at www.yc-arc.org or by calling 662-4669. Cost is $47 per person.

Summer Enrichment Program helps potential vet students get ahead

Getting into veterinarian school is no easy task.

Last year, 1,178 students competed for 131 seats in the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

Dining in Davis: Red Orchid Restaurant

I have to admit that I was a little skeptical of a restaurant that was in Davis Manor Center, the same strip mall that also includes the classy institution that is the Dollar Tree.

UCD researchers invent “smart” contact lens

There may be something stealing your vision. But no matter how hard you look, you won't be able to find the culprit. These vision thieves take your sight without any signs that are visible to the naked eye.

Daily Calendar

FRIDAY

Friends of the Davis Public Library book sale

Noon to 7 p.m.

Davis Public Library, 314 East 14th St.

Books will be sold for between 25 cents and $2, and DVDs, CDs and tapes will cost $1. The library has received a number of World War II, art and opera book donations, so look for these at the sale! The sale will also occur from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Editor’s Note

To our readers:

The California Aggie has traditionally printed twice a week over the summer months, on Monday and Thursday. That tradition has continued this summer. Due to budget concerns, however, The Aggie will be printing only Thursdays during summer session II. Although the print edition of the newspaper will only be available one day a week during this period, The Aggie will continue to update its online edition two days a week. You can visit The Aggie online at californiaaggie.com.

10 Questions with…

Editor's note: This week for 10 questions The California Aggie grilled UC Davis professor Elizabeth Applegate about what it's like to be a nutritionist. Dr. Applegate has a doctorate in nutrition from UC Davis, has appeared on CNN and ESPN as a nutrition expert, has served as a team nutritionist for both the Oakland Raiders and the Golden State Warriors and teaches the popular Nutrition 10 class on campus.

Science Scene

High consumption of fish in Japanese diet may prevent clogged arteries

Traditional seafood-rich Japanese diets may be the key to reducing risk of heart disease, according to Dr. Akira Sekikawa, assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh, and his team of researchers.

10 questions with…

Editor's note: For this edition of 10 questions, The California Aggie spoke with Matt Rexroad, a Yolo County supervisor who lives in Woodland. Prior to his current position, Rexroad served as mayor of Woodland, an attorney and a U.S. marine serving in Iraq.

Daily Calendar

TODAY

Climate Action Team meeting

7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Clubroom, Veterans Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St.

The City of Davis Climate Action Team will have a discussion on community choice aggregation, a type of public power. Speakers will include PG&E employees as well as local clean energy advocates.

The Gerardos graduate veterinary school

Most students have had this nightmare before — they are sitting in class, talking to their friends and all of a sudden, their mother walks into the classroom.

10 Questions

Editor's note: For this week's 10 questions, The California Aggie spoke with Davis regional librarian Jay Johnstone, who oversees the Mary L. Stephens public library in Davis.

 

UC Davis Professor Emeritus John M. Tucker dies

John Maurice Tucker, a UC Davis professor emeritus of botany and world-renowned oak specialist and plant expert, died July 5 from a stroke. He was 92.

A new, green direction for low-income housing

Amy Barr is still in shock.

She and four other students from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management were recently awarded top honors in the Bank of America 17th Annual Low-income Housing Challenge.