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Partaking in extracurriculars is essential for a balanced life By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu Looking back on my first year at UC Davis, I realize that I did absolutely nothing besides school work, hanging out with friends and surviving. My life revolved around academics and nothing else. For me, it has become increasingly difficult to […]

Learning to be clear and concise will help you in your daily life By OWEN RUDERMAN — opinion@theaggie.org   It’s no secret that the humanities are being deprioritized by the workforce and, consequently, by students. The end of 2021 marked the eighth consecutive year that the number of college graduates with degrees in the humanities […]

Making connections with your peers can be hard — here are my tips By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu   College can be isolating when you haven’t made friends with your peers. Not only does everyone have different schedules, but at this stage in our lives, we as students have so many other priorities we need […]

By JOSHUA CLOVER — jclover@ucdavis.edu Dear Gary, I was not at the event at UC Davis on Tuesday night, but neither were you; nor were the police (or so you claimed in your first statement’s position, later revised to the exact opposite). I am sure we both have access to the same accounts. One difference, […]

Having ample time to yourself is a great opportunity to broaden your horizons By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu   Remember high school? For most, this was a time where it was easy to find a niche, to make friends and develop bonds with those in the same grade as you. We all had the same […]

Examining Erewhon’s expensive empire  By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu   Early on a Friday morning in Silver Lake, a neighborhood in Los Angeles, I walked through shiny, sliding glass doors painted with big letters reading “EREWHON.” It would be my first time inside the full-service organic produce market-cafe and the hottest influencer hangout in L.A.  […]

Here are my tips on how to maximize your chances of getting a great letter By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu Application season is intense, and whether you are graduating this academic year or in a few, the pressure to get a letter of recommendation can be stressful. If you need a recommendation for graduate school, […]

Indecision in food and life from the point of view of a college senior By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu  When I ask myself, “What do I eat for dinner tonight?” my internal dialogue goes a bit like this: A chicken shawarma pita from Sam’s sounds really good. I should save money, though. Didn’t I just […]

Even if you’re not a Davis resident, you can still enjoy the full experience this fun-loving cowtown has to offer   By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu   The beginning of the academic year is full of excitement and stress for everyone, first-year, transfer students and seasoned upperclassmen alike. And that stress is often compounded for […]

Welcome to fall quarter — find your next study spot here!  By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu  Early into fall quarter, the sunny weather and excitement of returning to campus make it easy to forget how quickly coursework and other activities can escalate. To keep up with your busy schedule, and rapidly growing to-do list, here […]

Everyone should consider studying abroad   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu   Choosing to study abroad was one of the best, most formative decisions I’ve ever made. Back in 2018, I took a semester-long trip to London through my community college. It was a big step for me — I didn’t know anyone else in […]

The closing of de Vere’s has left a hole in Downtown Davis   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu   The Downtown Davis area has a lot to offer students and residents alike. Unique little shops like the Kobe Mini Mart and Armadillo Music dot the busier streets of downtown, and there always seems to be […]