Editorial

The Editorial Board reflects on the important role of being UC Davis’ official, student-run newspaper With Picnic Day upon us and a notably larger community on campus this week, the Editorial Board thought now would be a perfect time to re-introduce ourselves — and highlight our work here at The Aggie.  Everyone on the Editorial […]

Students and professors must prioritize in-person attendance while still accommodating those who need access to virtual education By THE EDITORIAL BOARD    Despite the fact that in many ways we’ve returned to life as it was before the pandemic (social gatherings, in-person classes and the like), there are some ways our culture has shifted away […]

Talking, notifications and inappropriate tangents distract others and take away from the learning experience With over a year of school exclusively over Zoom, some of us developed some chaotic habits during the “school day.” Whether it was loudly eating a bowl of cereal during discussion or scrolling through Instagram, it probably worked out alright from […]

Renting in Davis is a burden on employees and students, but increased collaboration between the university and city could lead to improvements Members of the three unions representing postdoctoral students, academic researchers, teaching assistants, graduate student instructors, tutors and readers recently held a rally to raise awareness about how high rent prices impact UC academic […]

As mask mandates relax in California, it is important to continue practices that make you and your community comfortable  Sometimes it’s hard to remember a time when we did not wear masks in populated spaces. With two years passed since the start of the pandemic, grabbing a mask on our way out the door has […]

Anti-abortion advocates in the U.S. should not use religious beliefs to justify stripping people of the freedom to choose On Monday, Feb. 21, Colombia decriminalized abortion, making it possible for women across the country to exercise control over their bodies and their lives. This historic decision follows closely after Mexico’s Supreme Court ruling in September […]

Grading assignments on completion can reduce the incentive to cheat Why do students cheat? Typing this question into Google yields a wide variety of answers ranging from peer pressure to stress to meeting an important goal such as graduating from high school or college. These answers may apply to many students but fail to fully […]

Make the environmentally friendly decisions you can, and don’t shame yourself or others for what is not feasible Davis has seen some pretty idyllic days in the past few weeks — it’s been perfect weather to go for a walk in the Arboretum, get some work done in the Kemper Courtyard or take a nap […]

Sports leagues need to take real action rather than merely focusing on performative activism The Super Bowl LVI halftime show was one that brought levels of excitement, nostalgia and a long-awaited focus on hip-hop. Since the beginning of musical performances at the Super Bowl in 1993, there had never been a hip-hop headliner until this […]

When navigating a lifestyle change midway through the quarter, the Editorial Board reminds students to prioritize their health and wellbeing Being a student for the past two years has required more patience, flexibility and empathy than anyone could have anticipated. And while many may have adjusted to the constant uncertainty of the education system during […]

This Black History Month, the Editorial Board commends the many Black physicians leading more equitable healthcare  The theme of Black History Month this year is “Black Health and Wellness,” which invites us to recognize and celebrate the many distinguished Black physicians, scholars and leaders in the healthcare and wellness industries — but also to recognize […]

On Jan. 27, administrators shared information about meetings with students, spring graduation, affordable housing and carbon neutrality The Editorial Board meets with a panel of UC Davis administrators, including Chancellor Gary May, each quarter to ask questions prepared in advance. These are some of the main points from the one-hour meeting, along with our thoughts […]