Editorial

Previous issues at other UCs should have been a warning — apologies won’t cut it now The California Aggie’s Editorial Board was clear when it voiced its vehement disappointment with the university’s implementation of UCPath. The importance of paying employees, especially student employees, accurately and on-time cannot be understated. As more time passes, our previous […]

Students are more than just a number: SAT/ACT does not reflect students’ worth, potential for success The UC announced in September of 2018 that it would investigate whether or not SAT and ACT scores were an accurate measure of college success, according to the Los Angeles Times. Now, a year later, the UC Board of […]

There can be zero room for errors in paying students for their work UCPath, the UC system’s new payroll system, wreaked havoc when it was first rolled out at four campuses between early 2018 and January of this year. During that period of time, hundreds of employees said their pay was delayed and raised concerns […]

May discusses positions on commencement, student safety, employment, among other issues The California Aggie Editorial Board sat down with Chancellor Gary May on Monday to talk about issues concerning UC Davis students and faculty. Below is a transcript of the meeting that has been edited for length and clarity. Commencement TCA: With respect to your […]

Trump administrations denies migrants a shred of human dignity Between impeachment inquiries, elections and cease-fires, it may be easy to find oneself distracted by the political turmoil currently unfolding within the U.S. It is, however, important to remember that the crisis at the Southern Border is far from over. Tensions between the Trump Administration and […]

Commencement changes at UC Davis, lack of details leave students unprepared Last May, UC Davis announced that undergraduate commencements would change starting Spring 2020. Instead of having seven smaller ceremonies divided according to college, about 7,500 students from 28 majors will now be mixed and split across three ceremonies taking place over the weekend of […]

Purchase is gross misuse of community funds At the request of the Davis Police Department, the Davis City Council unanimously approved the purchase of a new $138,000 Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) for the department at a meeting on Sept. 24.  In arguing for a new armored vehicle, Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel stated that it […]

Other states should follow California’s lead As the 2019 legislative year comes to a close, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a spree of bills, paving historic advancement for the state. Among these of bills, the Editorial Board believes that four stood out, including the right to access medical abortion through public college campus clinics; the […]

Power shut-offs by PG&E necessitates awareness, preparedness It’s wildfire season in California and, unsurprisingly, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has yet again caused trouble for the state after deciding to shut off power and electricity in 34 counties for an unspecified amount of time. These Public Safety Power Shut-Offs will last anywhere from […]

SB 206 a virtuous step toward ethical compensation for student-athletes On Sept. 30, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 206, the “Fair Pay to Play Act,” into law, making California the first state to officially legalize student-athlete compensation. The law, which will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023, allows student-athletes attending any four-year college […]

Call your representative, choose your news source wisely Last week, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the U.S. House of Representatives would initiate a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. Trump is charged with betraying his oath of office and the nation’s security.  Following months of pressure from Democratic lawmakers, Pelosi launched the inquiry […]

What oversight does the university actually have on reformed UC Davis Marching Band? The Cal Aggie Marching Band, known to most students as Band-Uh!, was formally disbanded on Sept. 3. With it, the former band’s harmful culture and traditions, as detailed in The California Aggie, should have disappeared as well. Since the announcement, though, it […]