Editorial

The Editorial Board’s spring 2026 interview with Chancellor Gary May and university leadership
OpinionMay 19, 2026
UC Davis administration discusses bike safety, equestrian team demotion and May’s position on Leidos’ Board of Directors
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The death penalty is an abuse of government power
OpinionMay 8, 2026
Firing squad, electrocution and gas asphyxiation's return signals Trump administration’s continued assassination of moral principles

The Editorial Board’s ASUCD spring 2026 elections endorsements
OpinionApril 22, 2026
Vote to choose the next students representing you in student government

The war on Iran is a war of arrogance, imperial interests
EditorialApril 21, 2026
Amidst ongoing conflict in Iran, the Iranian people and their safety must remain the utmost of priorities
The Trump administration’s attempts to undermine birthright citizenship fly in the face of America’s ideals
OpinionApril 2, 2026
If being born in this country does not make you an American, what does?

The Editorial Board’s book recommendations for spring break
EditorialMarch 12, 2026
Stories about romance, friendship and growth to inspire your week of relaxation By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org With spring break fast approaching, the time for reading for leisure is almost upon us. The Editorial Board has provided you with a comprehensive list of book recommendations for this time between quarters — from […]

The Editorial Board meets with Chancellor Gary May, UC Davis administrators
EditorialMarch 10, 2026
May discussed the Equestrian Team reclassification, immigration enforcement, campus safety and AI policy On March 3, The California Aggie’s Editorial Board spoke with Chancellor Gary May, Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff Carl Engelbach, Chief Vice Chancellor of UC Davis Finance, Operations and Administration Clare Shinnerl, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Renetta […]

U.S.-Israel-Iran War: Iranian liberation will not be achieved at the imperialist hands of the United States
EditorialMarch 4, 2026
Trump’s horrifying hypocrisy becomes all the more apparent By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org On the morning of Feb. 28, United States and Israeli forces launched a joint missile attack on Tehran, effectively killing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and various other high-ranking officials. This operation, called “Rising Lion” by Israel and […]

The EPA is prioritizing short-term profit over climate action and policy
EditorialFebruary 24, 2026
Public health and the livelihoods of future generations are at risk due to the latest cuts by the Trump administration By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has undergone some of its most drastic changes since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, marked by major deregulation efforts, immense staff […]

Warding off the winter blues
EditorialFebruary 19, 2026
The Editorial Board’s recommendations for combatting seasonal depression By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org Spring may be just around the corner, but the winter blues are still hanging on to the newly budding leaves. With the chill of winter quarter comes gloomier weather, fleeting sunlight and often-overwhelming workloads — a recipe for “seasonal depression,” or […]

