Daily Archives - May 11, 2011
May 11 2011 Archives
Woman speaks again with help from UC Davis doctors
Science & TechnologyMay 11, 2011
Seven months after a voicebox transplant at the UC Davis Medical Center (UCDMC) allowed a patient to speak on her own for the first time in over a decade, the patient is recovering and voicebox transplant requests are increasing.
Tech Tips
Science & TechnologyMay 11, 2011
“Okay, class, make your bibliography in [insert confusing format].”
State approves Tahoe clean up plan
City NewsMay 11, 2011
Lake Tahoe, the largest and second deepest alpine lake in North America, has experienced a sharp decline in water clarity over the past four decades.
Sac State students charged for sit-in
City NewsMay 11, 2011
Last week, the administration at California State University, Sacramento charged the “Sac State Four” – Amanda Mooers, Yeimi Lopez, Nora Walker and Mildred Garcia Gomez – with code of conduct violations for their recent sit-in protest at the campus’ Sacramento Hall.
Photo of the Week
FeaturesMay 11, 2011
Exploring with my camera Saturday night at this weekend’s Whole Earth Festival, I discovered that fire dancing is a lot more difficult to capture than I expected. While the background was extremely dark, the sporadic burst of flames caused my camera’s light meter to fluctuate wildly, making it hard for me to determine which settings […]
News-in-Brief: USDA official to address Davis community next week
Campus NewsMay 11, 2011
According to a National Restaurant Association survey, this year’s top two trends are locally grown produce and locally sourced meats and seafood.
News-in-Brief: Free breakfast in Central Park
Campus NewsMay 11, 2011
From 7 to 9 a.m. today, a free breakfast will be held in Central Park. The Yolo Transportation Management Association, UC Davis and the City of Davis will be hosting the breakfast in honor of “May is Bike Month” and ask that participants travel by bicycle.
News-in-Brief: Arab Studies panel discussion held tonight
Campus NewsMay 11, 2011
Members of the public are welcome to attend a free panel discussion tonight about recent revolutions in the Middle East.
Library event explores Nuevo Latino cuisine
Campus NewsMay 11, 2011
Venezuela’s national dish, the pabellón arepa, is a tasty blend of three major cultural influences.
Davis Food Co-op election in full swing
City NewsMay 11, 2011
Voting for the Davis Food Co-op (DFC) election has begun and will continue through May 27. Voters will be selecting three candidates to serve three-year terms on the board of directors, which helps lead the community-owned store.
Cyber security on campus
Science & TechnologyMay 11, 2011
There are all kinds of threats on the internet, but recent high-profile security breaches, such as the one that has crippled Sony’s Playstation Network for the past few weeks, can have devastating effects.
Column: Rawdogs and barebacks
OpinionMay 11, 2011
Attention honeygirls: Feeling depressed? Is the weight of the world on those dainty, hardworking shoulders? Well, besides popping pills and taking breathers, there may be a different way for you to calm the hell down. A different, sexier way.
