Editorial

The California Aggie editors share our backgrounds and express excitement for the start of a new year By THE EDITORIAL BOARD As the official student-run newspaper at UC Davis, The California Aggie is the best way for students to gain experience in the field of journalism, especially because the university does not offer a journalism […]

The Editorial Board shares advice, tips and tricks on how to make biking enjoyable for you and the people around you By THE EDITORIAL BOARD You might have noticed that parking prices on the UC Davis campus have increased. If you’ve been driving to campus every day and you’re worried about how this change might […]

Once an Ag, always an Ag As spring quarter comes to a close, thousands of UC Davis students, including most members of the Editorial Board, are gearing up to graduate next week. Completing an undergraduate education might mean many different things to the soon-to-be graduates, but regardless of what this experience holds for you, it […]

The Editorial Board looks back on a wonderful year together (and cries) Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief By Madeleine Payne As I write this, you’re sitting across from me at a table in the Main Reading Room, vigorously editing stories before tomorrow’s layout while sipping on some Tazo Zen tea, pausing to ask my opinion on two […]

May and administrators discuss Cow4Mascot, COVID-19, California Building Code standards and more The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor Gary May, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan, Chief Campus Counsel Mike Sweeney, Director of Athletics Rocko DeLuca, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Renetta Tull, Faculty Advisor to the Chancellor and Provost […]

All artists should be compensated for their work and time Whether it is dancing at a concert, reading poetry, perusing a gallery or watching a film, almost everyone can find a way to enjoy and appreciate art. Local art is especially important to celebrate and support. Smaller artists must be celebrated as their work provides […]

Here are some ways for students to receive support and save time and money While being in college isn’t always easy, there are many perks associated with being a student at UC Davis. From unique discounts with certain companies to invaluable on-campus resources, Davis has many often underutilized resources that can save students both time […]

The Editorial Board encourages the university to prioritize student well-being with improved mental health services   Although mental health is always important to consider, the month of May specifically marks Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to promote advocacy for mental health and support individuals with mental illnesses. While the pandemic has shed light […]

We share our ranking of french fries from eight Davis restaurants To celebrate our Best of Davis issue, the Editorial Board ordered takeout from eight restaurants to taste and rank their french fries. We tried fries from Ali Baba, Nick the Greek, Burgers and Brew, Burger Patch, The Gunrock, Cafe Bernardo, Fire Wings and Raising […]

It’s crucial to build a supportive environment for student-athletes    With the recent news of multiple student-athlete suicides across the country, changing the culture of mental health among the student-athlete population has become a priority. The pressure to compete at a high level in addition to the already stressful college life is something that needs […]

The Editorial Board endorses four candidates for ASUCD Senate and the single executive ticket   ASUCD Spring Elections began today on Monday, May 9, with seven Senate candidates running for six available seats, one executive ticket running for the president and internal vice president positions and one candidate running for student advocate. The Editorial Board […]

The Editorial Board endorses four candidates for ASUCD Senate and the single executive ticket ASUCD Spring Elections began today on Monday, May 9, with seven Senate candidates running for six available seats, one executive ticket running for the president and internal vice president positions and one candidate running for student advocate. The Editorial Board interviewed […]