Editorial

For the sake of everyone’s well-being, we must proceed with caution UC Davis students received a mid-quarter check-in email on Tuesday from Emily Galindo, the interim vice chancellor for Student Affairs. “As you think about your fall plans and upcoming class registration, please note that while no final decisions have been made, some or all […]

Federal government needs to do more for small businesses, undocumented immigrants On March 27, President Donald Trump signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act” (CARES Act) into law in an effort to mitigate the severe economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation offers financial relief for businesses and a baseline cash payment […]

Chancellor Gary May empathizes with graduating students, encourages student input The Editorial Board commends UC Davis’ decision to move its Spring 2020 Commencement to a virtual platform and potentially offer an in-person ceremony option in December during this uncertain time. Students are currently dealing with anxieties associated with the current health crisis and the inability […]

All members of the Editorial Board, applicants for EIC ask Media Board to follow its own guidelines, commit to reform selection process Dear members of the UC Davis Media Board, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life Sheri Atkinson and Chancellor Gary May, We are writing to let you know that all four prospective applicants for […]

Prioritize your mental and physical health during this time, save the next Great American novel for later California and many other states have been under shelter-in-place orders for a few weeks now, and with the transition to remote learning and teleworking, there seems to be more hours in the day. With those extra hours, some […]

Food accessibility, tech resources, study resources and grading options, crisis lines and mental health resources, paid administrative leave  While much of the campus remains closed as a result of COVID-19, there are still many on-campus and off-campus resources available to students and non-students. When accessing these resources or going about your day, we, the Editorial […]

Continuing to provide essential news during the COVID-19 outbreak To our readers, UC Davis and city of Davis community: During these uncertain times amid the COVID-19 outbreak, news media outlets are more important than ever in ensuring that the public is well informed. Especially in times of crisis, readers turn to trustworthy, reliable news sources […]

The Editorial Board stays busy while attending UC Zoom Kaelyn Tuermer Lee, Editor-in-Chief  While this is not what I envisioned my senior year looking like, I’ve come to really enjoy the things I used to take for granted. I’ve been playing ukulele and writing music, going for walks and (attempting) to paint. I also realize […]

We are grateful for healthcare workers, local and state leaders, UC Davis faculty and administration, community helpers As we each do our best to navigate these unnerving and uncertain times, we might choose to take solace in the resiliency of our community. To the Davis community members eager to lend a helping hand; to our […]

Affordability means more than just housing In recent years, Americans have been leaving the big coastal cities for other locations deemed more affordable. There’s a possibility, however, that New York City isn’t as unaffordable as it may seem at first glance — it might even be more affordable than many “cheaper” cities. A report from […]

In honor of International Women’s Month, each member acknowledges the impactful women in their lives Kaelyn Tuermer Lee, Editor-in-Chief Emelia BensonMeyer has been my best friend since I first moved to Humboldt in seventh grade. We’ve been through a lot together, including a traumatic car crash, and she’s the first person I call when I […]

Remain calm, practice basic hygiene A novel coronavirus — also known as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) — first detected in Wuhan, China has spread to almost 70 locations worldwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Coronaviruses are commonly spread by contact between people and animals, and the origin of this specific strain […]