Daily Archives - November 9, 2011
November 9 2011 Archives
Men’s Soccer preview
Men's SoccerNovember 9, 2011
Teams: UC Davis vs. UC Santa Barbara; TBD Records: Aggies 7-7-4(5-3-2); Gauchos 13-5-1(6-4-0) Where: Meredith Field at Harder Stadium – Santa Barbara, Calif. When: Wednesday at 7 p.m.; TBD Who to watch: If you want to find Lance Patterson, look for the man who towers over the rest. The senior will enter his second and […]
Ants: one of the most important parts of our ecosystem
Science & TechnologyNovember 9, 2011
Watch where you step, because ants are crucial contributors in the continued discovery of the world we live in. Insects, although small, are one of the greatest indicators of biodiversity in an area. Brian Fisher, chairman of the department of entomology at the California Academy of Sciences, has been studying insects and ants for decades. […]
Ask Katehi
Campus NewsNovember 9, 2011
What steps are being taken to make UC Davis an internationally-recognized research institution? UC Davis is already recognized around the world as a leading public research university. We are proud of the many prestigious academic and governmental exchange programs and research enterprises that have global impact. But we are taking steps to do even more. […]
Column: Midlife crisis
OpinionNovember 9, 2011
You know you’re old when your idea of a good sale is five cents off toilet paper, when the thought of new groceries makes you salivate more than all of Pavlov’s dogs put together, or when it’s four in the morning and your skin is encased with cold, needle-like icicles because you refuse to turn […]
Obama introduces student loan relief plan
City NewsNovember 9, 2011
On Oct. 26, President Barack Obama introduced his “Pay As You Earn” proposal at the University of Colorado in Denver. The goal of the plan is to improve the college loan repayment process to make it easier and more affordable for students. “We’re making changes that will give about 1.6 million students the ability to […]
University airport allows students to experience flight
FeaturesNovember 9, 2011
I never thought that I would ever get to take a joyride, in a plane, over and around Davis during my four years here. Not only that, I never thought that I would be the one flying that plane. In the pilot’s seat. Two thousand feet in the air. Campus looks a lot smaller from […]
Women’s basketball season preview
SportsNovember 9, 2011
Amid everything that is going on with Aggie athletics this year, the spotlight now turns to basketball. Last season, the UC Davis women’s basketball program made it to the NCAA tournament — a first for UC Davis basketball in Division I — after having won the Big West Conference in Coach Sandy Simpson’s final year […]
Cowboy spirit still alive at The Davis Graduate
FeaturesNovember 9, 2011
Those who stop by the The Davis Graduate on a Monday, Friday or Saturday night may find themselves being asked to dance by a man in a plaid shirt and a cowboy hat. However, before you start running to The Grad to find the man of your dreams, you better know how to dance — […]
Column: I hate your face
OpinionNovember 9, 2011
There are few things in life quite as exciting as receiving a Facebook notification. It’s like the less eventful, minuscule version of opening gifts on Christmas morning. But when your notification button is inundated with a barrage of invites and reminders for your high school reunion, you run away from Facebook like a fat kid […]
Tech tips
Science & TechnologyNovember 9, 2011
College unfortunately costs a great deal of money — to attend, live, play, eat, party. As with any long list, priorities and disarray abound at the thought of paying expenses. Fortunately for students and adults alike, Mint.com can make this job easier by managing, tracking and budgeting users’ personal finances. In this secure, accurate forum, […]
Column: Fall back
OpinionNovember 9, 2011
On a purely selfish level, I enjoy the switch from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time. Anything that gives me an extra hour of sleep is a cause for celebration for my sleep-deprived brain, and I imagine many college students feel the same (especially since midterm season is just ending and we can finally relax […]
Artists get crafty in annual Gallery Staff Show
Campus NewsNovember 9, 2011
With November already underway and the holidays quickly approaching, the Craft Center is hosting its 10th annual Gallery Staff Show and Silent Auction. Located in the South Silo, the Craft Center currently has pieces donated by instructors and volunteers available for sale in a silent auction format. These pieces will be open for bidding through […]
