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Daily Archives - March 12, 2009

March 12 2009 Archives

Women’s track and field preview

SportsMarch 12, 2009
Event:Aggie Open Where:Toomey Field When:Saturday; all day Who to watch:Sophomore Ashley Hearn dominated last weekend’s discus throw,hitting47.48m to qualify for the Western Regional Championships.

Women’s lacrosse preview

SportsMarch 12, 2009
Teams:UC Davis vs.Robert Morris Records:Aggies,2-3; Colonials,1-3 Where:Aggie Stadium When:Saturday at1p.m. Who to watch:Lauren Boyle is arguably the Aggies‘ defensive MVP at this stage in the season.Going into yesterday’s game against Vermont,Boyle led the team with15ground balls through five games.

Watch this!

Arts & CultureMarch 12, 2009
Despite the embarrassment of comic book movie riches the public has enjoyed in recent years,Watchmen was definitely the most anticipated,if not the most hyped.Making a movie out of the most celebrated graphic novel of all time brings certain expectations and a lot of pressure.

Variations on a Theme

OpinionMarch 12, 2009
Is it just me,or has there beenan onslaught of college-centered movies and television shows lately? There was that filmCollegelast year and ABC Family has “Greek“ and their new show “Roommates“ premieres on Mar.23.Not to be outdone is MTV,which hastwo new shows – the unscripted “reality” show “College Life” and the sketch comedy show “The CollegeHumor Show.“

The films of Robotmedia: uncensored

Arts & CultureMarch 12, 2009
Freedom of expression is no strange topic,but sometimes finding a medium to share something you’re passionate about doesn’t always come very easily.

The Beatles to join Rock Band

Arts & CultureMarch 12, 2009
Arguably the most popular band of all time,The Beatles have remained one of the few high profile music groups whose songs have yet to appear for sale online.

The 94th annual Almond Festival returns to Capay Valley

City NewsMarch 12, 2009
Organizers are hoping that the beauty of the Capay Valley and the chance to get out of the house and get a taste of some regional cuisine will bring local residents out to the 2009 Almond Festival.

Sustainable designs for a sustainable future

Arts & CultureMarch 12, 2009
There’s no better way to wrap up the UC Davis Fashion Week than to attend the “Share the Love” fashion show this Saturday night at Freeborn Hall.

Supreme Court upholds ruling against pharmaceutical company

City NewsMarch 12, 2009
In2000,Diana Levine was administered Phenergan,ananti-nauseadrug manufactured by Wyeth,after being treated for migraine headaches with injections of Demerol,a pain medication.

Softball preview

SportsMarch 12, 2009
Event:National Invitational Softball Tournament Teams:UC Davis vs.Canisius; Sacramento State; Vermont; Colorado State; UNLV Records:Aggies,10-9; Griffins,4-5; Hornets,5-12; Catamounts,1-10; Rams,11-8; Rebels,16-8 Where:SJSU Field and PAL Field – San Jose,Calif. When:Friday at11:15a.m.,1:15p.m.; Saturday at11a.m.,1:15p.m.; Sunday at11a.m.

Out with the old …

Campus NewsMarch 12, 2009
ASUCD PresidentIvan Carrillo is pacingin front of the senate table.The fervor in his voice is rising and his face is heating up as he delivers a passionate message about student rights.

Women’s water polo preview

SportsMarch 12, 2009
Teams:No.11UC Davis vs.No.19Maryland; No.6San Diego State Records:Aggies,14-6; Terrapins,8-6; Aztecs,14-3 Where:Schaal Aquatic Center When:Saturday at11a.m.; Sunday at noon Who to watch:Coming into the2009season,coach Jamey Wright did not know what to expect from his incoming freshman class.