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volume 130, number 108
wednesday, november 2, 2011
Forum to look for input on new Athletic Director tonight Student opinions strongly encouraged By CHARLOTTE YOUNG Aggie Staff Writer
Tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) Ballroom, students are asked to gather for a forum regarding the hiring of the new athletic direc-
tor and give their opinions and thoughts. “We are eager to hear from people what sort of traits or experiences they think would be helpful in our next athletic director,” Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Fred Wood said. This is the third forum to be held for
ASUCD to hand out scholarships for students
the public regarding the hiring. ASUCD President Adam Thongsavat and Wood agree that it is crucial for students to be involved in the direction this decision will take the athletic program in. “Adam and I were concerned that students weren’t involved enough, so we
wanted to make this forum more studentfocused,” Wood said. Those involved hope that this meeting will break the attendance of the other two meetings, most importantly bringing in
See FORUM, page 2
BEEP comes to UC Davis
New bike program saves money, increases enforcement
$5,000 to be handed out, deadline tonight By RICHARD CHANG Aggie News Writer
Attention students: ASUCD wants to pay for your books and tuition; maybe some new clothes, too. With the weak economy and tuition hikes on the horizon, students are struggling to make ends meet. In an effort to help students financially, ASUCD Vice President Bree Rombi, along with ASUCD Senator Andre Lee, uncovered a scholarship fund that has not been given out in years.
“If you go outside and ask someone what their issue is, it’s always about money. Tuition is going up,” Rombi said. In order to encourage more people to apply, ASUCD engineered a holistic approach to the screening process, noted Annemarie Stone, chair of the ASUCD Academic Affairs Commission. Applicants will be judged based on a variety of factors, including
See ASUCD, page 2
News iN Brief
Councilmember Souza to announce re-election bid Davis City Councilmember Stephen Souza plans to officially announce his candidacy for the June 2012 council election Saturday morning. The announcement will be made at 10 a.m. at the Davis Bicycle Hall of Fame at Third and B Streets in downtown. Following the speech, Souza will conduct a “Rolling Announcement,” in which he will bike throughout
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The BEEProgram was created in order to make the UC Davis campus a more bike-safe school.
Davis, stopping at places in town that represent “Promises Made and Promises Kept” in Souza’s past seven years on city council. He encourages and invites everyone to come on the bike ride with him. Stops along the route will also highlight his vision of accomplishments he still wants to fulfill. –– Angela Swartz
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 comes to SciLec tonight Breaking news from the Daily Prophet: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 will be shown in Science Lecture Hall 123 tonight. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show
starts at 8:30 p.m. Entertainment Council is hosting the event, and tickets will cost $2 at the door. Muggles and wizards alike are encouraged to attend.
By DANIELLE HUDDLESTUN Aggie News Writer
As a result of complaints, injuries and decreased overall campus safety, Transportation and Parking Services (TAPS), the UC Davis Police Department and the superior court in Woodland, have decided to start the Bicycle Education and Enforcement Program at UC Davis. Officially launched on Oct. 10, the program strives to increase education, enforcement and infrastructure. Citations were first issued Oct. 17. “There is an education and enforcement emphasis. The Bike Education and Enforcement Program was developed to help the students and the police,” said UC Davis Police Chief Annette Spicuzza. In an effort to decrease the monetary burden of tickets for students, which can cost $200 to $225, and to allow the police to properly enforce bike laws, TAPS and the UC Davis Police Department have created an agreement with the Yolo County Superior court. If a bicyclist receives a citation, they will be
California revenues fall $301.6 million below projections Aggie News Writer
State Controller John Chiang released his monthly report on Oct. 10, showing revenues came in
$301.6 million below projections from the recently passed state budget, stated a press release from the controller’s office. The total year-to-date general fund revenues are now be-
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The state is currently $301.6 million behind the revenue target from the recently passed state budget, which could cause more UC tuition increases.
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hind the budget’s estimates by $705.5 million after accounting for September, stated the press release. If 2011-12 revenues are to reach their expected level, it is anticipated that the bulk of these revenues would be reflected in higher personal income tax, corporation-estimated tax payments and final return payments, which will be made from December 2011 through June 2012, stated the October California Department of Finance bulletin. “At this point, we are developing our forecast of revenues for the current fiscal year and for the subsequent fiscal year, and this will be released in mid-November,” said Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst for the California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) Caroline Godkin in an e-mail. The LAO and Finance Office will produce new revenue forecasts for 2011-12 based on economic and cash data in November and December. It is
Forecast Welcome back, freshman stripe! For those of you who enjoy the rain, you will appreciate Thursday’s weather. For those of you who don’t, I’m sorry. Tyson Tilmont, atmospheric science major Aggie Forecasting Team
See BIKE, page 3
Ask Katehi
Possible trigger cuts could affect UC tuition By EINAT GILBOA
expected to watch a 22-minute video, complete an estimated 20-minute, 50 question quiz and pay $70. After, the student will be dismissed, with their citation waived. “We anticipate success. All of the money will stay on campus to support the program, rather than going to the court,” said Director of TAPS Cliff Contreras. Previously, the police department felt guilty about giving a college student an expensive bicycling citation. The new program will allow the laws to be properly enforced, without burdening the students. “As a bike officer, and seeing violations occur, it is a safety issue. I have seen head-on collisions, concussions, front teeth knocked out, cuts on heads and faces, broken ankles and dislocated shoulders. Being able to enforce the laws and not feel bad about fines means more enforcement and education,” said UC Davis police officer, Ralph Nuno. The most common bicycling violations are not stopping at stop signs, failing to yield to pedestrians and riding with two ear buds in.
See REVENUE, page 2
What were your preconceptions about UC Davis, and how has that changed since you got here? When I was first considering the job of chancellor, I spoke with many colleagues around the country who told me that UC Davis was a university with a great past and an even greater future. Of course, I knew it was a premier institution. And Linda Katehi when I arrived here in Chancellor August of 2009, I anticipated the strength and the quality of this university, as well as its potential. As I begin my third academic year here, I believe that the potential for UC Davis is even greater than I thought it was in the beginning. Our outstanding faculty, students and staff thrive in a uniquely collaborative environment that encourages a spirit of innovation. That has not only been a pleasant surprise, but also a source of great excitement. When I first arrived, I was concerned about a number of acts of intolerance that occurred on a campus historically known for its civility. But we responded quickly and the
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community has enthusiastically embraced our hate-free campus initiative and our efforts to encourage a more inclusive campus. Last week’s very successful Civility Project is a good example of that. Another source of deep satisfaction is the tremendous amount of support our university receives from the city of Davis and other neighboring communities. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with the community is essential for any institution to be able to progress and move forward. At UC Davis, we are a close-knit community and we have a shared vision of where we want to go. I am delighted to see that these relationships are in place here and I look forward to achieving excellence as we continue to work together. I am enjoying the job of chancellor; serving this campus and this community provides a great deal of satisfaction – more so than I’d ever imagined. Do you have a question for the chancellor? E-mail campus@theaggie.org.
The wind was so ridiculous yesterday that I gave serious thought to just riding my horse to class. I’m not sure what university policy is on equine parking though. If you have any idea, let me know at kbcarr@ucdavis.edu! :) Kim Carr