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A nation divided, unified by hate   By NEVAEH KARRAKER — nakarraker@ucdavis.edu   Political violence is taking hold of our nation. On June 14, 2025, Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman was assassinated in her own home, along with her husband Mark and their golden retriever Gilbert. Three months later, on Sept. 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk […]

Loving the craft while hating the craftsman: Teslas and Elon Musk   By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzotl@ucdavis.edu   If you need a surgery — a surgery so rare and specific that you feel cosmically unlucky to need it — I’m sure that finding the perfect surgeon would be a priority.  When searching for this surgeon, wouldn’t […]

Lessons from Miss Americana herself    By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    It’s been a great summer to be a ‘Swiftie’; As the TikTok videos flooding my feed proclaim, “Mother has been feeding us.”  On Aug. 11, Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album and cover reveal, “The Life of a Showgirl.” On Aug. 13, […]

Seeing red, feeling blue and tickled pink   By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    When I was in first grade, one of my most beloved elementary school teachers would call me “rainbow girl” because of my constant propensity to dress myself in an array of vibrant neons and cheerful pastels. I would enthusiastically accompany my […]

I got you girl — from right here   By NEVAEH KARRAKER — nakarraker@ucdavis.edu   “Lord of the Rings.” “Star Wars.” “Harry Potter.” It’s easy to get lost in the lore of incredible stories like these. I can spend hours studying elvish runes, ancient wars and the distinct fighting styles of each Jedi without a […]

How code-switching changes a person’s identity    By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu   How many languages do you speak?  Personally, I can speak English. That’s it. That being said, I can do a decent amount with English. I like to think that I can write in formal English, and on occasion, I can speak in formal […]

Vegetarianism, now more than ever before, is an indication of personal morality and responsibility   By GEETIKA MAHAJAN — giamahajan@ucdavis.edu   Vegetarians and vegans get a lot of flack— and it’s understandable why. For all the goodness of their cause, it’s hard to tolerate a group of people who ceaselessly preach about how their life […]

It’s all conjecture, really   By ABHINAYA KASAGANI— akasagani@ucdavis.edu   One of my dearest friends loves to use the phrase “it’s all conjecture,” which always strikes me as a little amusing. Although she is right that many things in life are based on speculation, I believe many things to also undoubtedly be true. In our […]

Tips for making life just a bit more whimsical   By MADISON SEEMAN — meseeman@ucdavis.edu   Picture this: The laptop screens are shining, Canvas notifications are chirping and the scantrons are flying off the shelf. It’s the final stretch of the quarter, the season of tearful goodbyes to fourth-years and tearful hellos to blue books […]

Local Davis talent makes the music scene in this small town unforgettable    By JHANA RHODES — jsrho@ucdavis.edu   Nobody does the music scene in California quite like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Admittedly, as an LA native, I am biased. However, it’s crucial to get one thing clear from the start: The best scene […]

Taking a leap of faith outside of your comfort zone can lead you to something beautiful   By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    There’s a certain solace in predictability. It’s nice to settle into the familiarity of routine, to bask in the warm continuity of a comfort zone.  Newness is the opposite; it’s sharp, dark […]

After four years at The California Aggie, working as city news reporter, editor and editor-in-chief, I’m ready for what comes next    By CHRIS PONCE — editor@theaggie.org   When I first came to Davis, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do with a political science degree. Social justice and local issues have always […]