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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 […]

A discussion about the place of dreams in society   By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu   In a sense, dreams are mystical things — even though almost everyone has them, very few people understand them. While this may drive away some, their dynamic nature enthralls others. In some social circles, sharing them feels taboo, while […]

The Aggie showed me how expansive Davis really is By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI-BESMER  As anyone who has attended UC Davis knows, there’s a magical charm about this bubble-like town. For my family and friends from home, Davis is a stop in for food on the way to Tahoe or a destination for a middle school soccer […]

In the wise words of Kacey Musgraves, “Everything is alright now, ‘cause the sky has finally opened” By JOELLE TAHTA  I grew up as a somewhat domesticated version of a granola kid, never anticipating my first 18 years would lead me to a town similar to my upbringing. Fortunate to have spent much of it […]

“Your best camera is the one on you” – By BENJAMIN CHENG In the 1,344 days since my first day of school, so many life-altering events have collectively formed my college experience. Since starting, I’ve coughed my way through wildfire smoke, I’ve fought my way through hordes of ruthless turkeys, I’ve hidden from the rain […]

– By Katherine Franks

Straying from tradition and paving a new path for myself  By JELENA LAPUZ When I first began my undergraduate career at UC Davis as an English major, I felt extremely apprehensive about the future that lay before me. As the eldest daughter in an immigrant family, I did something rather unexpected: I strayed from a […]

Thirteen years later than expected, but right on time By KATHLEEN QUINN As I walk across the stage to receive my undergraduate degree on June 12, I will be 34 years old. When I passed the California High School Proficiency Exam at 16, I thought I would be graduating from college a couple of years […]