Daily Archives - February 1, 2011
February 1 2011 Archives
UC to evacuate students from Egypt amid political unrest
City NewsFebruary 1, 2011
The University of California has suspended its study abroad program in Egypt and announced yesterday that it will evacuate students from Cairo.
UC system under state investigation
Campus NewsFebruary 1, 2011
With a seemingly long history of student fee hikes and executive compensation scandals, the UC system is now being audited by California’s Bureau of State Audits.
The world at 100 miles per gallon
Science & TechnologyFebruary 1, 2011
How can a car that runs 100 miles per gallon change the world? A car is just a car, and even one that reaches efficiencies never before seen on the world’s roads will not make any difference on its own. The real change comes when that car ceases to be just a car, and becomes a paradigm of the future.
Sacramento charges visitors for getting into car accidents
City NewsFebruary 1, 2011
Out-of-towners now need to be more careful when driving in the city of Sacramento.
New apartments experience high interest despite prices
Campus NewsFebruary 1, 2011
The start of winter quarter brings cold air, the beginning of classes and the race to sign up for apartments. This year there has been an abundance of interest surrounding UC Davis’ West Village apartments.
Neurons in another dimension
Science & TechnologyFebruary 1, 2011
Scientists at UCLA have collaborated to create a microscope that displays images of neurons in 3D.
Letters to the Editor
OpinionFebruary 1, 2011
Maintain alternative housing; Treatment of Zochlinksi unsettles; Thank you, harvesters; Let the dogs play; “Ask EPPC” article misled
Editorial: Domes renovations
OpinionFebruary 1, 2011
Last week, Student Housing announced the Aug. 1 closure and reconstruction of Baggins End, a sustainable-living community composed of 14 fiberglass domes. This announcement was made hastily, potentially leaving 26 students with six months to find a new home.
Editorial: Discontinued major
OpinionFebruary 1, 2011
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences announced last week that the university will no longer offer the avian sciences major. While this choice may be disappointing to current students in the program, it is a good financial decision.
Column: You Shawty?
OpinionFebruary 1, 2011
“Shawty’s like a melody in my head that I can’t keep out, got me singing like na na na na everyday; It’s like my iPod’s stuck on replay.” Wow, how flattering. Apparently someone is also good with a calendar: “Go Shawty, it’s your birthday.” And it seems that Bieber is having troubles with a short friend, considering “shawty is an eennie meenie miney mo lover.”
Column: Taste tested
OpinionFebruary 1, 2011
Raise your hand if you like cookies! Okay, put them down. Now, raise your hand if you think homemade cookies taste the best.
