Daily Archives - September 29, 2010
September 29 2010 Archives
Woodland gets corny
FeaturesSeptember 29, 2010
What do you get when you combine Halloween, agriculture and haunted house-type thrills?
The insect invasion
Science & TechnologySeptember 29, 2010
When non-native ants reached California in the 1800’s, co-operation between groups of ants led to a destructive “super-colony.” Today, scientists are searching for a solution.
Report blames swelled administration for increasing costs and inefficiency
Campus NewsSeptember 29, 2010
A recent study echoes a common complaint of protestors who rally against student fee hikes and declining state funding to higher education: the growth of administrators is partly to blame.
Mobility Assistance Shuttle expands to serve faculty, staff
Campus NewsSeptember 29, 2010
Previously available to just students, the Mobility Assistance Program is introducing a pilot shuttle to serve UC Davis faculty and staff with injuries or disabilities as well.
Column: Cloning Abe Lincoln, Part I
Science & TechnologySeptember 29, 2010
I stood six inches away from Abraham Lincoln’s DNA.
Can smartphone apps help science?
Science & TechnologySeptember 29, 2010
The average cost of red Roma tomatoes at Safeway is $0.56 each. The average cost of a pack of 75 seeds to grow tomato plants – yielding bunches of tomatoes seasonally – is $1.59. For most college students, the latter, cheaper price holds more appeal. But how do you know if your backyard is suitable for growing tomatoes?
Brown, Whitman battle for votes in first gubernatorial debate
City NewsSeptember 29, 2010
The governor’s race got local last night as UC Davis hosted the first of three debates between Democrat Jerry Brown and Republican Meg Whitman.
Aggie Digest
SportsSeptember 29, 2010
Senior Austin Graham posted two 70 scores at Northwestern’s Windon Memorial Tournament as the Aggies finished 10th at the event.
Aggie Daily Calendar
FeaturesSeptember 29, 2010
TODAY: East Quad Farmers Market; Sigma Nu: Alumni Meet and Greet;Sigma Phi Epsilon: Tiki Alumni BBQ Night.
