Daily Archives - February 9, 2010
February 9 2010 Archives
Wine experts seek to make wine industry more consumer friendly
Campus NewsFebruary 9, 2010
For consumers around the world picking out a bottle of wine can be nearly as intimidating as the LSAT, but uncertainty may soon be put to rest with the help of research in tasting methodology.
UCD study of Mini E yields positive response
Campus NewsFebruary 9, 2010
BMW Mini’s groundbreaking entry into the sports car market has received electric reviews from a UC Davis customer satisfaction study.
UC Davis hosts first ever Financial Aid Awareness Week
Campus NewsFebruary 9, 2010
With the due date of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid looming less than a month away, students are seeking different ways to offset the burden of funding their education.
UC Davis alumnus prepares Baha’i law students for careers in human rights
Campus NewsFebruary 9, 2010
Dr. Farhad Sabetan, a UC Davis alumnus and spokesperson for the international Baha’i community, spoke to 85 law students at King Hall about what he identified as the brutal and systematic persecution of Baha’is in Iran.
Legislation aims to improve safety for young athletes
City NewsFebruary 9, 2010
Walking off a sport injury isn’t as easy as it sounds.
Law prof discusses possibility of constitutional convention
City NewsFebruary 9, 2010
Davis residents and the advocacy group Saving California Communities (SCC) gathered last week at the downtown Seasons restaurant to hear UC Davis Law Professor Christopher Elmendorf speak about the likelihood, legality and logistics of a possible constitutional convention.
Editorial: Library study-in
OpinionFebruary 9, 2010
This weekend’s library study-in focused on the fight at hand: education.
Editorial: Fee hike waiting period
OpinionFebruary 9, 2010
When the UC Board of Regents voted in November to raise student fees 32 percent – with part of the hike beginning spring quarter – students were justifiably angry.
Column: Oh, the horror!
OpinionFebruary 9, 2010
As college students, we’re all commuters – to an extent, at least. Unless you were raised in Davis and go to college here, too (bless your heart), odds are you’re from some other part of California. Depending on your location of origin and transportation means, how enjoyable your trip to and from school is can vary.
Column: No parking
OpinionFebruary 9, 2010
California is currently facing many challenges such as a stagnating economy, high unemployment, and massive state deficits. These are general and widespread issues that require the bulk of our government’s attention. So what great dilemma does our state legislature try to tackle? You can thank your elected officials for making the gallant effort to eliminate the scourge of California citizens: free parking.
Column: Best of DAVE-is
OpinionFebruary 9, 2010
Somebody told me The Aggie ® is doing its “Best of Davis ©” piece soon. That same somebody also told me I couldn’t fit in a ® or a © in my article. Well, I just did. So suck it.
