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What you can actually do to make a difference during humanitarian crises    By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   Across the globe, from the turbulent Palestinian-Iranian conflict to ongoing battles in Sudan to the heartbreaking plight of hunger and thirst in the Horn of Africa, countless individuals are grappling with immense challenges. I’ve noticed that […]

It’s important to choose your work environment wisely when searching for a job   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opinion@theaggie.org   The post-COVID era that we are now in has changed the way we live our daily lives in a number of ways. For example, masks are a much more common sight, and many people have […]

Volkswagen gets an honorable mention because swag is in the name   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   You’ve probably heard that cars are extensions of our personalities. Whether this is true or not, it’s no secret that drivers are judged by other drivers frequently and with reckless abandon. And by other drivers, I mean […]

AI cannot replace human connection   By AUDREY BOYCE — afboyce@ucdavis.edu   For years, social media has caused a whirlwind of controversy about how it can impact young brains. Humans hiding behind screens while communicating with each other has opened the door to many potential risks for upcoming generations.  You probably think the words you […]

While some may advocate for separating the art from the artist, Rowling’s regressive views have always been present within the text   By GEETIKA MAHAJAN — giamahajan@ucdavis.edu   Even before the “Harry Potter” book series was complete, it began to transcend the kind of popularity typically associated with works of children’s literature. Describing it as […]

Disclaimer: If you listen to any of these bands, you have great taste   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   Fleetwood Mac You have a flair for the dramatic, great hair and lots of rings. When you were a kid you dressed up as a witch for Halloween. You shop exclusively at Trader Joe’s. If […]

Eating healthy and sharing food with family and friends can help boost physical and emotional well-being   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Most of the time, we don’t think about what we eat. Sure, we often try to figure out a balanced diet, or at least fight impulses to go to In-N-Out every couple […]

Trendy trouble for our planet and people   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   Fashion trends may come and go, but the consequences of fast fashion are here to stay. As college students, most of us have fallen victim to the allure of inexpensive and trendy items from popular brands like Target, GAP, H&M or […]

Apps and websites that will help you ace those midterms, maintain your health and get more sleep   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   We all know college life — especially during midterms season — can be overwhelming, stressful and exhausting. But fear not, fellow Aggies. I have compiled this list of the best apps […]

How we can learn from the U.S. intervention in Afghanistan   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   Two weeks ago, Muslims around the globe celebrated Eid al-Fitr to mark the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. After celebrating this year, a friend asked me what Eid signified and why we celebrate it. He […]

Written by a college student, 10 baby plants later   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   This year, I opted to live in one of the residents halls on the UC Davis campus. As I got to know the students in the building, one pattern became increasingly clear: almost every single room contained a plant. […]

How to spend the best season in Davis   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   Flowers begin to blossom, big jackets hang unworn in our closets and the warm sun comes out for the first time in what feels like forever; spring is here. And in Davis, it’s a very special time — my favorite […]