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Everything from Amtrak to Amazon   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   Let’s face it, being a student often means living on a shoestring budget and mastering the art of stretching your last dollar. But eating instant ramen for every meal and counting pennies for pizza isn’t fun for anyone, so here is my guide […]

Reframing the idea of cringing   By MICHELLE MENDOZA — mimendoza@ucdavis.edu   In a recent phone call with my mom, she told me one of our family friend’s daughters was having trouble adjusting to college life. She was facing issues with her roommates and having a hard time connecting with people. She did not have […]

Dilapidated bicycles scattered around UC Davis are taking up too much parking space   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opinion@theaggie.org   Davis is considered to be the bicycle capital of the U.S., and it shows — everyone who’s lived in Davis knows that it’s a great place to ride your bike. There are a bunch of […]

How donating and reusing can create a more sustainable way of living   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   In the United States alone, an estimated 11.3 million tons of textile waste — 85% of all textiles — fills up landfills each year, along with 40% of all food produced. Each person on the planet […]

Sustainability and inclusivity are just some of the benefits of making alternative milk more affordable   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   As a coffee aficionado and a proud planet-conscious consumer, I have always been on the lookout for ways to reduce my carbon footprint. So when I see a coffee shop or cafe promoting […]

Meditation not only brightens your day, but it also has a variety of positive health effects   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   The first time someone recommended meditation to me, I scoffed. I thought meditation was only for enlightened monks who were willing to sit in silence for hours. I also didn’t think I […]

My picks for the best books for college students   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   In honor of the start of a new quarter, I’ve compiled some of my favorite books that have had a deep impact on me. These are some wonderful reads that I believe people at any age can learn from, […]

You never forget your first time   By CARMEL RAVIV — craviv@ucdavis.edu   Watching “A Dog’s Purpose,” my middle school graduation, my first breakup and losing my AirPods in a restaurant in Jamaica — these all seemed like appropriate times to cry in my life. I wasn’t ashamed of shedding a tear or expressing myself, […]

Hint: It’s all of them   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers.   Studio Ghibli, a Tokyo-based animation studio, is world-famous for its beautifully designed films featuring stories about the human experience and unique world-building. The company was founded by directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki […]

The era of colonialism is technically over, but this doesn’t mean that past imperialist nations can forget that it happened   By GEETIKA MAHAJAN — giamahajan@ucdavis.edu   I didn’t officially “learn” about European colonialism in school until 10th grade. I had heard about, or history books had mentioned in passing, countries in the East or […]

Consider reducing your animal product consumption   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   There are a variety of reasons why you should consider switching to a vegan or vegetarian diet — let’s dive right in.  The impact of meat and animal product consumption on our planet is huge, and cutting these products out of your […]

Brad Pitt needs to be held accountable by his colleagues   By MICHELLE MENDOZA — mimendoza@ucdavis.edu   Many stars were awarded at the Golden Globes in late January, but there was one name that was continually mentioned in people’s speeches with admiration: Brad Pitt. Quinta Brunson, Margot Robbie, Austin Butler and Regina Hall were just […]