| 5.15.2008 |
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The Los Angeles Times
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| Cal State, UC hike fall tuition fees |
Despite protests that led to the arrest of 16 students, both California State University and University of California approved fee raises for the next academic year. UC President Robert C. Dynes said that "this is one of the most painful things we do. None of us wants to raise fees...We're between a rock and a hard place." (No UC Davis reference)
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| 5.15.2008 |
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San Francisco Chronicle
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| $60 fee for UC mistake irks students |
UC students expressed anger on Wednesday over a $60 fee tacked onto yearly tuition costs. The fee covers the $40 million UC lost in a recent court case that found the institution overcharged for admission five years ago. Students expressed frustration over why this cost, which is aimed at the administration, is being passed onto them. (No UC Davis reference)
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| 5.15.2008 |
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San Jose Mercury News
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| College hikes will have "terrible impact," students, professors worry |
The recent increase in student fees is discussed in this article, which quotes UC students and Let. Gov. John Garamendi, who states that fee hikes make college less available to young people and may drive potential students away from the public system. (No UC Davis reference)
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| 5.14.2008 |
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Contra Costa Times
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| Fee increases wreak havoc on college students |
This article, written by an undergraduate at UC Davis, discuses the recently approved fee increases, stating that "the apex of this matter is that the increase in student and registration fees means that the availability of a college education will decrease."
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| 5.15.2008 |
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The Times
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| Chemicals in pet shampoo may increase autism risk |
Irva Hertz-Picciotto of UC Davis will present preliminary findings from an autism study which found that exposure to chemicals in pet shampoo by pregnant mothers may lead to the development of autism.
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| 5.12.2008 |
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KCRA Channel 3 (NBC)
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| Hospital-Acquired Infections Can Be Deadly: California Lawmaker, Task Force Push For Public Reporting
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This article highlights the danger of infections that can be acquired though hospital visits, a complication estimated to add billions to health care costs. The article mentions such a case that took place at the UC Davis Medical Center, in which a patient developed a strain of strep A and staph after a successful spinal surgery.
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| 5.14.2008 |
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KOVR Channel 13 (CBS)
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| Is Green the New Black? |
This televised segment highlights a new exhibit at the UC Davis Fashion Museum, which focuses on ways in which the fashion industry can embrace a greener image.
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| 5.14.2008 |
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Contra Costa Times
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| Polar bears added to list of threatened species |
Holly Doremus, a professor of natural resources and environmental law at UC Davis, states that contradictions in environmental policy may hinder the effectiveness of federal regulations. Doremus states that "on one hand they say the polar bear is threatened by the disappearance of sea ice, and on the other hand they seem to be saying they don't have to do anything about global warming....I don't think that works as a matter of law."
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| 5.14.2008 |
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Davis Enterprise
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| UCD scientists discover genes for frost tolerance in wheat |
Researchers at UC Davis, led by Jorge Dubcovsky, have determined which genes regulate frost tolerance in wheat, a finding that many hope will allow the crop to be less affected by winter injury.
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| 5.14.2008 |
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Davis Enterprise
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| Just like Mom's - Family recipes served in UC Davis dining halls |
This article highlights the "Favorites from Home" program that is featured at UC Davis' dining halls. The program encourages students to submit their favorite hometown recipes, which if selected, appear on the menu for the entire hall to share.
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| 5.14.2008 |
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The Press Democrat
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| Dog, owner battle cancer together: Santa Rosa woman says she and Gizmo give each other strength as they fight disease
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This article tells of Maureen Lyons, who is battling breast cancer along with her dog, who also has cancer and is receiving treatment from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
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| 5.14.2008 |
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San Francisco Business Journal
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| UCSF, UC Berkeley, other UCs face possible strike |
As many as 20,000 medical workers statewide are scheduled to vote on authorizing a strike on May 17. Such a strike, lead by the AFSCME Union, would affect the operations of medical centers in the UC system, including UC Davis.
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