Editorial

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Israel is reportedly using illegal and horrific thermobaric weapons against Palestinians   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org    Since Oct. 7, 2023, mainstream media outlets have largely painted an inaccurate picture of the livelihoods and suffering of the Palestinian people. A genocide has been livestreamed and simultaneously mislabeled right before our eyes, with some […]

As the fourth anniversary of the invasion approaches, remember that the Russo-Ukrainian war continues to claim innocent lives   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org    Nearly four years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the environmental, economic and human costs are deafening. While coverage by American media remains scarce — mainly focusing […]

Love is on the way By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   ‘Tis the season of love and loneliness. From the recently broken-hearted and the long-jaded bachelors to the hopeful lovebirds and delusional yearners, each Valentine’s Day ushers in a complex slew of emotions. No matter how you are feeling as the holiday approaches, rejoice […]

America’s wealthiest mentioned in 6 million pages of investigative documents, Trump administration says to move on By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   On Jan. 30, 2026, over an additional 3 million pages of the Epstein Files — documents related to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigations — were released to the public, albeit with numerous […]

When corruption runs rampant in the world, be a part of a movement for good   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   Protests have been a powerful act of public dissent in America for as long as the country has existed. A successful protest is one that mobilizes political action — it prompts new […]

The whole world will feel the consequences of ongoing events in Iran   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   On Dec. 28, 2025, the Iranian rial hit a record low against the United States dollar: $1.4 million to $1, compared to $700,000 in January of 2025. Food prices on average in Iran are about 72% higher […]

The California drought has come to an end, but we must stay vigilant about its potential return   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — science@theaggie.org   For the first time in 25 years, the California drought is over. This news follows a series of continuous winter storms, which have replenished reservoirs that were previously depleted. As […]