Editorial

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 […]

May and administrators discuss return to in-person instruction, conversation with students, spring graduation plans and more  The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor Gary May, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan, Chair of the Academic Senate Richard Tucker, Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff Karl Engelbach, Chief Campus Counsel Mike Sweeney, Vice Chancellor […]

With pass times approaching for spring quarter, the members of the Editorial Board share some of their favorite classes they have taken at UC Davis Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief – ECH 001: Design of Coffee If you ask any of my friends about my most quintessential traits, they’re sure to mention that I’m quite the coffee […]

It is important for graduating seniors to enjoy the last few months of college and not stress too much about the future  The five months until spring commencement will pass swiftly, especially for graduating seniors. The stressful, anxiety-inducing — yet also quite exciting — search for jobs after college has already begun for many Aggies […]

With COVID-19 testing more widely available, it is important to continue to keep ourselves and those around us safe Since cases during this past month of the omicron surge have accounted for more than a quarter of the total U.S. COVID-19 cases, the need for testing has never been greater. What was once looked at […]

Academic advisors are doing their best but clearly need additional support  It’s not uncommon to hear students complain in the time leading up to or following academic advising appointments. Undertaking a college degree can be tedious and difficult; and while we are grateful just to have academic support through advising offices, it can be frustrating […]

Be cognizant of how search engines and social networks can reinforce your belief As college students, especially during online school, we spend an exorbitant amount of time looking at screens. One member of the Editorial Board, for example, spent 14 hours on their laptop in one day during the past week — practically spending all […]

Be kind and remember to appreciate those working amid the recent COVID-19 surge After our short but sweet stint having in-person classes and — dare we say — some sense of normalcy during fall quarter, the last thing most people wanted was to return to online school and spiking COVID-19 cases. But, here we are, […]