Higher Education

Senator Patrick Sheehan recently proposed to the UC Davis Academic Senate the idea of quantifying A+s so that students who receive the above average grade are rewarded for their efforts through an increase in their GPA. In his two proposals for a GPA-calculable A+, an A+ could either be weighted as 4.3 on the...

Have you ever wondered how it is that our brains process so much information and yet it seems like it never has a mental jam? This is due to the fact that the brain runs different parts of itself at various different points; it all depends on what you are doing. According to a...

Completing a triathalon will leave you with a burning in your lungs, searing pain in your legs and that delightful crunch in your hair from too much chlorine exposure. In some ways, triathlons require the perfect athlete, someone who is talented in three areas of exercise and has the willpower to push themselves through...

If you have yet to meet Taranbir Chowdhury, now may be the time to get acquainted with him; in fact, many of his customers say that he is one of the most genuine and heartfelt people you will ever meet. Chowdhury and his family are the owners of Raja’s Tandoor in Downtown Davis, which...

Temperatures in the mid-90s didn’t keep revelers from enjoying Whole Earth Festival this past weekend. The annual three-day celebration, held on the Quad, offered workshops, performances by local musicians and dozens of arts and crafts booths, all dedicated to honoring our Mother Earth. And, as always, visitors relished in the latest sustainable cuisine and...

Junior psychology and French double major Lauren Menagh visited the Place de la Bourse and the Miroir D’eau reflective fountain while studying with the year-long UC Education Abroad Program: Bordeaux, France, which began in August. — Photo by Laure...

This past weekend, ASUCD senators discussed the $11.1 million budget for the 2012-13 year. The budget hearings lasted three days, and senators made decisions about the funding of the different ASUCD units. Writers from The California Aggie attended the three-day meeting and compiled a summary of events. Friday Friday’s meeting was called to order...

The total amount due of UC Davis undergraduates for student fees during the 2011-2012 school year was $15,123.36 ($5,041.12 per quarter), $11,220 ($3,740 per quarter) of which is for tuition. Fees increased by 15.6 percent since last fall. With the exception of the tuition (educational fee), $3,903.36 annually ($1,301.12 per quarter) is used for...

The Engineers Without Borders (EWB) chapter at UC Davis is stepping up to make a difference in the lives of communities worldwide. EWB is a nonprofit organization renowned for helping developing communities around the world with their engineering needs. The UC Davis EWB chapter offers students the unique chance to use their skills to...

Welcome to week seven of the ICC’s Countdown to Summer!  Each week the Internship and Career Center (ICC) will highlight a task that will help you be prepared to land a job or internship by summer.  Breaking the process down to weekly tasks will make it less daunting and will yield success. Trust us,...