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Losing yourself is the path to self-discovery   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   As my graduation date approaches, I’ve been feeling pressure to get my life in order. But every time I take a step back to think about it, I realize that the whole point of being a college student is to experiment […]

The disappointing trend of one cinematic flop after another   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for “WandaVision,” “Loki” and “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.”   I would argue that the release of the first “Iron Man” was a pivotal moment in the blockbuster film industry. Before then, I […]

Entertainment isn’t just entertainment anymore but a vehicle of self-expression; here’s why that’s a problem   By GEETIKA MAHAJAN — giamahajan@ucdavis.edu It’s 2023, and your identity is an accessory. No — it’s the amalgamation of everything you’ve watched, read and listened to in the past month but only if you’ve posted about how much you […]

The constant fear of school shootings haunts an entire generation   By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu   Content warning: this article contains discussions of gun violence that some readers might find disturbing.   I was in fifth grade when I heard about 26 people being killed at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. I remember […]

Recent censorship bills passed in Florida should serve as a reminder to combat policies, even if they don’t directly affect us   By MICHELLE MENDOZA — mimendoza@ucdavis.edu   I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the headline “Why Florida is getting rid of books in their libraries” in my morning newsfeed. Some videos included […]

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 […]