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The social phenomena that has people doubting their own morality   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   You’re standing at a counter, waiting to pay for your large iced chai. The price totals to $5.50, and you shrug off the nagging voice telling you to go make your own chai to save money. The barista […]

Is print still preferred in a digital society?   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   The debate between books and textbooks in either print or digital format has been a hot topic for quite some time, especially in academic circles. While some students prefer to stick with traditional print, others find the convenience of a […]

The 3rd Street market is a wonderful display of Davis’s artistic community   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   A stroll through the Saturday Art Market is a feast for your eyes, ears and soul. Jewelry glistens in the early sunlight and intricate art pieces adorn tables and boards. Vendors smile warmly at the passersby, […]

Five key takeaways from the 2023 State of the Union Address   By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu   As the house chamber filled on Feb. 7, many were unsure of how President Joe Biden would perform in his second State of the Union address. Amid political chaos, would he be able to stand out and […]

Adult allergies are more common than you think   By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu   I never really knew what food allergies were. Growing up in an ethnic household, saying you were allergic to something was seen as a myth. To be fair, I understand why that is; where my parents and grandparents grew up, […]

Although it can take longer, there are many perks to having a double major   By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu   Choosing a major when you first start at university can be difficult, but it can be even harder when you have so many varying interests. Coming to UC Davis, I knew how much I […]

It’s important to be aware and respectful of the land you occupy   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   “Patwin” means “person” or “the people” in the Patwin language. The name was given to the subgroup of northern-dwelling Wintun in 1877 by American reporter and ethnographer Stephen Powers — a salient example of white Americans […]

Buying certified specialty coffee has a positive impact on local growers   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Ah, caffeine. The chemical substance many of us college students depend on to get through lectures and focus on homework (I write this while sipping on an “Ecstatic” iced coffee from Philz). The most beloved and common […]

AP African American Studies course is a positive step, but contemporary issues must not be omitted   By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu    In recent weeks, the College Board has been under scrutiny for the new Advanced Placement (AP) course, African American Studies, which is currently being piloted at 60 schools across the country.  Most […]

Reasons why you should play the latest installation in Nintendo’s “Legend of Zelda” series    By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Imagine a game where you’re able to glide over valleys, climb any mountain, swim up waterfalls and surf on your shield, exploring virtually anywhere. You can interact with the non-player characters (NPCs), whether it’s […]

Generative AI programs have the potential to destroy intellectual labor   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   This article was not written by AI. (No, seriously.) We’ve all heard of it. The AI promise to take the work out of everything from sending emails to writing your college admissions essays to finishing your novel. ChatGPT […]

Why it is always wiser to tell the truth   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   A few years ago, I was introduced to the Czech proverb: “Better a lie that soothes than a truth that hurts.” When I came across it for the first time as a 17-year-old, I thought it sounded beautiful and […]