Editorial

With schools reopening, we would like to acknowledge teachers’ flexibility and dedication under unprecedented circumstances By THE EDITORIAL BOARD From learning our ABCs in kindergarten to studying integrals in high school, teachers shape our lives—whether we realize it or not. And even during a normal year, teachers have to deal with unresponsive students, pushy parents, […]

Our political leaders need to pass gun control laws that limit the access to and use of guns The members of this Editorial Board cannot remember a time before we were required to participate in school shooting drills or lockdowns due to a threat. We don’t know what it’s like to not always have an […]

From the smelly cows to the flat farmland, Davis is hard to beat… (Happy April Fools’ Day) As we come to the time of year when many future Aggies are contemplating attending UC Davis in the fall, the Editorial Board wanted to take a different approach to this editorial. As seasoned Davis students, the Editorial […]

Get your vaccine as soon as you can and continue maintaining COVID-19 precautions As we start a new quarter, it’s a good time to remind ourselves to continue practicing safe COVID-19 behavior. A post-pandemic life looks even closer than it ever has, but that’s no excuse for putting ourselves or anyone else at risk.  In […]

In light of the struggles that local businesses have faced during the pandemic, members of the Editorial Board highlight Davis establishments that are meaningful to us Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief The first time I went to Taqueria Guadalajara was well after I moved to an apartment only 0.2 miles away from it. After telling some friends—at […]

It’s important to still be considerate of housemates as restrictions ease and student vaccinations rise Housemate conflicts are bound to be especially common this year between the new rules of pandemic etiquette and being locked down together 24/7 for months on end. With some restrictions easing, Spring Break approaching and student vaccinations on the rise, […]

For Women’s History Month, members of the Editorial Board honor women who have influenced our lives Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief A couple years ago my sister insisted that I watch a show on Netflix—as a devoted fan of all things cooking, I proceeded to watch the entirety of “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” in one sitting. I […]

Although the task force’s initial recommendations are well-intentioned, more radical change is necessary to fundamentally alter campus policing In response to large-scale national demonstrations and calls for local change to the system of policing in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, Chancellor Gary May established the Task Force on Next Generation Reforms to […]

Many of us are dealing with both school-related and pandemic-related emotional stress The quarter system can be brutal even without the added emotional stress of living in a pandemic. Midterms start as early as the end of Week 2 and the next eight weeks can feel like a steady stream of never-ending exams, assignments and […]

As COVID-19 death counts continue to rise, a strict following of COVID-19 guidelines is necessary to ensure the health and safety of student-athletes As vaccinations increase and the U.S. gradually inches toward herd immunity, the return to normal life may seem in sight. In reality, however, the battle against COVID-19 is far from over. On […]

The Editorial Board recognizes the importance and significance of Black History Month In 2021, Black History Month has come at a time when Black Americans are dying of COVID-19 at three times the rate of white Americans, and after a year in which Black Americans faced countless instances of continued police brutality and injustice. But […]

Staying informed on other countries’ affairs is as important as knowing about those in your home country For most of us, life hasn’t felt quite right for some time—we have a global pandemic to thank for that, not to mention relentless updates on former President Donald Trump, from insurrection to impeachment. But the chaos of […]