Daily Archives - April 6, 2009
April 6 2009 Archives
Women’s lacrosse preview
SportsApril 6, 2009
Teams:UC Davis at Howard Records:Aggies,3-9; Bison,0-9 Where:Greene Stadium – Washington,D.C. When:Monday at10a.m.
Triple X porno comes to Davis
Campus NewsApril 6, 2009
The images onscreen weren’t the only long things on Thursday night’s screening ofPirates II:Stagnetti’s Revenge.Lines to get into the triple X-rated pornographic film extended around the Chemistry194building,making it hard to get in. ASUCD’s Entertainment Council brought the biggest adult production,a$10million sequel to2005‘sPirates,to campus last Thursday eveningfor free,garnering excited responses from students.
The Cap and Gown List
OpinionApril 6, 2009
I have never been the physically adventurous type; I don’t ski,skateboard,skydive or whitewater raft.I did play youth soccer,though I tended to be the player furthest from the ball at all times.I was late learning to ride a bike,and although I did have some success on my high school tennis team,tennisisn’t exactly a contact sport.As a result,I had very few childhood trips to the emergency room,but I also have few athletically-oriented memories.
Senate Briefs
Campus NewsApril 6, 2009
ASUCD Senate meetings are scheduled to begin Thursdays at6:10p.m.Times listed are according to the clock at theApr.2meeting location,the Memorial Union’s Mee Room.
Safely surrendered baby campaign expands to UCD
City NewsApril 6, 2009
The UC Davis Fire Department has been designated as a Yolo County Safe Haven for the surrender of newborns. Although UC Davis is the latest part of Yolo County to join this campaign, the program has existed in the county since September 2003. Other safe haven locations include the fire departments in Davis, West Sacramento and Woodland.
Phillips, Wilright finish first, second in 400m
SportsApril 6, 2009
Coming off a very solid fifth-place finish at the huge Cal-Nevada Championships,the Aggies headed across the Causeway for the much smaller Mondo Invite,where they competed against California,North Dakota State and Sacramento State. While they didn’t fall apart,UC Davis wasn’t able to bring its “A” game two weeks in a row.
Men’s golf preview
SportsApril 6, 2009
Event:Wyoming Cowboy Classic Where:Talking Stick Golf Club –Scottsdale,Ariz. When:Today and tomorrow; all day
Making hope a reality
FeaturesApril 6, 2009
Early Saturday morning,students,faculty and community members flooded Toomey Field to kick off UC Davis‘ sixth annual Relay for Life.On the bleachers,candles spelling out the word “hope” set the theme for the24-hour relay-style marathon event,which lasted from10a.m.Saturday to10a.m.Sunday.Students raised money for the American Cancer Society (ACS) to fund cancer research and advocacy.
Hail to the Chief
OpinionApril 6, 2009
The New York Times is not doing so hot.If you read this column every week (fun fact:we’re into April and I still have people I know from the dorms run into me and say “Hey! I saw your picture in the paper today!” Humbling.),this isn’t really news to you.What is news,however,is that the problems in New York are now carrying over into other cities.
Giant steps
SportsApril 6, 2009
Justin Fitzgerald was a San Francisco Giants fan.He was one his whole life.His dad was born and raised a Giants fan,too.He remembers going to Candlestick Park as a kid to see Will “The Thrill” Clark.He was at AT&T Park to watch Barry Bonds hit the700th home run of his career.
Daily Calendar
FeaturesApril 6, 2009
TODAY Academic Inclusion: Undoing Marginalization on Campus 2009 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. MU Art Lounge This exhibit, showing through Saturday, is a multi-disciplinary arts exposition that focuses on marginalization on campus. Democratic Party for Dummies 6 p.m. 205 Olson Have you wondered about the Democratic Party’s history, platforms and composition? Do you have ideas about where the party should be headed? Davis College Democrats will give you these answers and an opportunity to share your views! Project Compost meeting 6 p.m. The Quad, west side Learn how to compost 1,000 pounds of food on campus and experience the beauty of compost! Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournaments 6 to 8 p.m. Griffin Lounge Seats fill up quickly, so go early! Be one of the top players and you may be invited to play in the tournament of champions! Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi info night 7 p.m. 513 Russell Blvd. Come to Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi’s spring rush information night!
Correction
Arts & CultureApril 6, 2009
In the Apr.2article “At least it didn’t happen to you…,“ it stated that Jesse Drew was the acting director of the technocultural studies department.In fact,Drew is the director of the department.The Aggie regrets the error.
