The Connection

Thursday, May 4, 2006

News

• Immigration bill receives mixed reactions
• Bill would protect free speech in state schools
• Competition brings out best mathematicians
• Dancing king of the jungle
• Earth Day promotes change
• Cheaters lose out in the end
• Blackboard extends learning to the Internet

Opinion

• Students have equal opportunity to reach University of California
• Student sees life from a Chinese perspective after missionary trip
• Letter to the Editor
• Duke alumni meddle in Lacrosse suspensions
• DUI ankle bracelet would save more lives
• Technological advances may cause hearing loss later in life

Features

• Music professor hits his last note
• Q & A: Priscilla Hansen
• Photo class captures beauty of Yosemite
• Dreams blossom in the Elk Grove Community Garden
• Acting is OK in new movie, but is a 'Hoot' with kids
• Play avoids buttering-up some controversial topics
• May movies jumpstart summer
• Summer concerts rock Nor Cal
• Feng Shui encourages energy flow
• E-40 earns average grade on 'Report Card'
• San Quinn sparkles in 'Diamonds' album

Sports

• Hawks lose despite third baseman's grand slam
• Bowling class is enjoyable and a learning experience
• Texans foolishly pass on once-in-a-lifetime player in Reggie Bush
• Aloha to Hawks' slugger
• Hopes are high for next season's softball team

More Issues

Issue Summary

News

• Students react to cuts to higher education
• Bill would help colleges
• Students elect officers
• Students rally for higher education
• Campus celebrates Earth Day
• Students find alternatives to book buybacks
• Jazz Gala showcases campus

Opinion

• Textbook prices problematic for students
• Celebrity moms exploited
• Action necessary to curtail global
• Muslim women redefine feminism

Features

• Sounds of jazz flow on windy day
• Q&A Professor Jonathan Nielson
• RTVF classes gateway to radio industry for students
• Tips for a successful fall semester for returning students
• Students enjoy astronomy for Earth Day
• P.E. professor bikes for cause despite injury

Sports

• Seasons end with an optimistic attitude
• Tennis tourney ends season
• Q & A: Shara Shimabakuro