Editorial

For all their value, platforms like Instagram are toxic, leaving users to self-regulate social media usage Waking up on Monday morning, many students might have panicked when they tried to open Instagram and found themselves unable to refresh their feeds. Maybe they restarted their phones, tried logging out of their apps, disconnected from campus’ dismal […]

It’s the little things Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief In what may come as a shock to the biking community here in Davis, I’ve always been more of a walking gal. Even in the heyday of my biking, there would regularly be days on which I’d choose to make the trek from Giedt Hall to Young Hall […]

Trust doctors, not celebrities With the rapid rise of social media over the years, the connection between fans and people with a platform has only strengthened. Having a way to interact with their favorite artist, athlete or actor has linked these fans with celebrities in ways that are new to our generation. There are occasions […]

As we return to campus, it’s imperative to follow COVID-19 protocols and keep others in mind It’s certainly exciting to be back on campus now that the academic year has started. But with that excitement comes a fair amount of pandemic-related nervousness — something that can’t be quantified because of how vastly it differs from […]

From in-person classes and clubs to petting the cows, there’s a lot to look forward to this year for those returning to Davis The Editorial Board is beyond excited to welcome everyone back to campus. We made it through a year and a half of online learning, and now we’re vaccinated, masked up and ready […]

We’re not crying you’re crying By The Editorial Board Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief By Margo Rosenbaum Anjini, we have come so far from our time as features writers at The Aggie. Under the mentorship of the outstanding Olivia Luchini, I watched your journalism skills blossom. Before every desk meeting, I loved waving to you as I […]

We did it, Joe As the school year comes to a close, and we approach what will hopefully be a return to in-person instruction in the fall, the Editorial Board wants to take a moment to reflect on the past year or so. It hasn’t been easy, but despite it all, we’ve persevered, and that’s […]

The Editorial Board encourages you to show compassion and kindness toward all people, including yourself, and especially others struggling with their mental health Any student can schedule individual counselling sessions with the Student Health and Wellness Center by calling 1(530)752-0871. The phone number for the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1(800)273-8255 or text RELATE […]

Recorded classes, open-note exams and better professor etiquette should continue into Fall Quarter and beyond All of the non-graduating members of the Editorial Board are excited to return to in-person learning. We can’t wait to socialize with our classmates and professors more easily, connect with people in our majors and engage in more active discussions. […]

All students should feel comfortable speaking to the press, no matter where they work Students and employees should be able to speak to the press. It’s as simple as that. Freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right, as is the ability to criticize and push back against the issues we see in our […]

All students should feel comfortable speaking to the press, no matter where they work Students and employees should be able to speak to the press. It’s as simple as that. Freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right, as is the ability to criticize and push back against the issues we see in our […]

By increasing the minimum wage, implementing a green new deal and taxing the rich their fair share we can build a more equitable future U.S. billionaire wealth jumped 55% during the pandemic with an increase of $1.6 trillion in total wealth. According to the Federal Reserve, the combined wealth of the bottom half of all […]