The latest stories from UC Davis's student newspaper, The California Aggie, available online at www.theaggie.orgen-us(C) 2007-2008 The California Aggiehttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/59 Junior chemistry major Gary Arevalo noticed last week that he received less change from the $2 he paid for a slice of cheese pizza at the ASUCD Coffee House. "A slice of cheese pizza is usually $1.75 but it's gone up since school ended," said Arevalo.Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PrdPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/59 UC Davis faculty member Benjamin Houlton of the department of land, air and water resources has co-published a research paper examining the role of the nitrogen cycle. This better understanding of the nitrogen cycle could lead to more accurate predictions of global climate change.Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PrdPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/59Despite a year of state budget cuts that will result in a 7 percent increase in student fees for many undergraduates next year, it appears that for California students, UC is still the place to be. A record 38,088 California resident students have submitted their intent to register in the UC system in the fall of 2008, a nearly 13 percent jump from the fall of 2005, according to a UC press release.Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:00:00 PrdPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/58 The UC Davis School of Medicine, an institution renowned for its education and research, can now add a different kind of recognition to its long list of achievements. The American Medical Student Association recently conducted a ranking of medical schools based on their policies regarding free gifts from pharmaceutical companies.Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/58Emergency Medical Services for Children awarded the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine a $2.67 million grant to fund three more years of participation in the Pediatric Emergency Care Applied Research Network. PECARN, the first federally funded pediatric emergency medicine research network in the country, serves more than 900,000 acutely ill and injured children every year and conducts large-scale research projects.Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/58 UC Davis energy experts at the Western Cooling Efficiency Center (WCEC) announced the launch of the Western Cooling Challenge for design at the Retailer Energy Alliance Supplier Summit in Denver on June 5.Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/57Editor's note: For this edition of 10 questions, The Aggie sat down with new KDVS General Manager Ben Johnson to get the lowdown on the life of a general manager and upcoming plans for the radio station. KDVS 90.3 FM broadcasts to the greater Davis area and strives to provide its listening audience with diverse, challenging, noncommercial, freeform radio.Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/57 While an estimated 800 wildfires blaze throughout California, Davis is seeing the effects in the thick layer of smoke that has descended on the town and campus this week. A fire burning on the border of Napa and Solano counties in particular is contributing the majority of the smoke that has settled in and around Davis.Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/57 At the University of California's Board of Regents July 16 to 17 meeting, UC Santa Barbara graduate student Jesse M. Bernal will be selected as the 35th UC student regent since the position was inaugurated in 1975. The student regent is a voting member of the UC Board of Regents who attends all board and committee meetings.Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/57The University of California Board of Regents approved Heather Young as associate vice chancellor for the new Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing earlier this month. Young currently is the Grace Phelps Distinguished Professor, director of Rural Health Research Development and director of the John A. Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at the Oregon Health and Science University School of Nursing. She is also a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/56 As UC Davis students took their last finals June 12, the campus buzzed with excitement at the arrival of Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for a signing ceremony of agricultural cooperation agreements between Chile and UC Davis.Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PrdPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/56 Former California State Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez was a no-show at the June 11 School of Education commencement ceremony. Núñez canceled his appearance with a day's notice due to ongoing labor disputes between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees who are trying to negotiate a contract agreement for patient care technical workers and other service employees.Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PrdPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/55Campus Unions will host its annual spring De-Stress Night from 5 to 7 p.m. in Griffin lounge tonight. The free event will feature cap decorating and a watermelon eating contest.Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/55Before most Davis students were born, Gary Snyder began living his life without electricity.Thu, 5 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/54Alcohol violation A first-year student was referred to Student Judicial Affairs after alcohol was found in his suite. The student's friends came over and brought some beer with them. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/54 In the May 27 issue of The California Aggie, the article "University bans Epic Quad Battle" stated that there was a lawsuit filed against the university. This is incorrect; the injured student has not filed a lawsuit. Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/54 A bike in the Memorial Union is not an unusual sight at UC Davis. However, a bike students can plug their laptops into has turned a few heads. The pedal-powered laptop desk was created by an action resource team of graduate students in the Education for Sustainable Living Program. The program is part of a course offered every spring by the California Student Sustainability Coalition.Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/54 The University of California Center in Sacramento is here to stay. In a May 6 reception held at the center, UCCS staff as well as alumni, students and various state dignitaries gathered to commemorate the program's achievement and proclaim it a permanent asset to the University of California.Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PthPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/53 Big changes are happening at UC Davis - and not just because of the centennial celebration. Chancellor Larry Vanderhoef announced Monday that he will be stepping down in June 2009, leaving behind shoes administrators believe will be difficult to fill.Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PrdPDThttp://www.theaggie.org/articles/53 To avid joggers, nature enthusiasts and couples looking for a romantic afternoon stroll, the UC Davis Arboretum is known for its beautiful trails and collection of diverse plants and wildlife. However, recent visitors to the arboretum may have noticed - and likely smelled - a nastier side of this usually pristine garden.  Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:00:00 PrdPDT