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Clever marketing tactics and how to avoid them   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Over the course of your life, you’ve probably made a few — or maybe more than a few — regrettable purchases. Perhaps it was a pair of jeans that were trending that just didn’t fit or something you bought on […]

Give your queerphobic family a chance this winter break, and be the bigger, gayer person if you can   By KOMOLIKA INDRANIL BASU — ibasu@ucdavis.edu   TW: Homophobia, queerphobia   As one of the very few students who actually lives with their family in Davis and is staying back here for the break while seeing […]

It’s important to recognize all the types of love in your life   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   I have always thought that the word “love” is not specific enough. There are too many kinds of love for there to be only one word for it. As a result of this language limitation, I […]

Developments in how movies and visual media are consumed could mean the end of the industry as we know it   By GEETIKA MAHAJAN — giamahajan@ucdavis.edu   At Universal Studios, Hollywood, there is an attraction that allows park visitors to go “behind the scenes.” It’s essentially a tour of the soundstages and sets, interspersed with […]

How your ego can make you a better person    By MICHELLE MENDOZA — mimendoza@ucdavis.edu   Ego is usually considered a negative thing to have. Often, having a big ego seems to mean that you are full of yourself and feel superior to others. When used in everyday speech, ego aligns with trying to satisfy […]

How changing your study space to a local coffee shop can increase focus and encourage creativity   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Historically, coffee shops have served as a place for the gathering and birth of creative thought. In London, they were a site for aristocrats to gather and muse about the latest scientific […]

The ticket sale disaster for Swift’s upcoming tour is evidence that change is needed in the live entertainment industry   By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu   When Taylor Swift announced her 15th studio album, “Midnights,” I was thrilled. As a lifelong Swiftie, I have loved everything that Swift has released. Her debut album “Taylor Swift” […]

Winter break is a perfect time to explore Northern California and its amazing sites   By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu   Winter break is the perfect time for students to relax without the stress of coursework, midterms and classes. With the holiday season, many students will be returning to their hometowns or going on vacation, […]

International cinema can allow you to experience other cultures through media   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Foreign cinema is a unique way to experience another culture through a distinctly human lens. You can immerse yourself in the language and customs of another country virtually — no plane ticket required.  In fact, foreign films […]

Proper representation starts with getting the narrative right   By MICHELLE MENDOZA — mimendoza@ucdavis.edu   For as long as I can remember, my parents have told me I can do anything if I put enough hard work into it, so It’s no surprise that I adopted these beliefs along with the other American Dream motivational […]

Davis has a vibrant musical community — go out and see a show   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   One Thursday evening a couple months ago, I biked past Central Park in Davis and couldn’t control the smile that came to my face at the sight of it. It was full of people — […]

Make the most of your time here — it doesn’t last forever   By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu   When starting undergrad at UC Davis last year, I wasn’t that excited. On the contrary: I was kind of stressed out. I felt like I had changed so much over the course of the pandemic and […]