Editorial

Recent efforts by the Trump administration discredit journalists and enforce a single narrative By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   On Oct. 14, new restrictions were issued by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, targeting the work of the “very disruptive” journalists within the United States Pentagon: requiring escorts, discouraging communication with sources and barring publication of information without […]

Proposition 50 offers Californians the opportunity to flip five Republican House seats blue in response to Texas’ redistricting   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   At a time when President Donald Trump and Republicans are dominating headlines, Proposition 50 offers an alternative: a way to use your voice, even when it feels bleak, a […]

The Editorial Board’s guide to getting through the frat flu (or any other seasonal illness you may be facing)   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   It seems to be that time of year in Davis where people all around us are succumbing to the common cold or some other virus (the members of […]

Israel’s illegal boarding and detainment of activists, including Greta Thunberg, is unforgivable   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   On Sept. 1, the Global Sumud Flotilla — constituting 50 vessels and roughly 500 activists on board — set sail toward Gaza. On board the flotilla, there were representatives from 57 countries and more than […]

The detrimental cost of the government shutdown for the American people   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   A government shutdown, a phrase we often hear on what feels like a constant occurrence, is upon us yet again — not because of a natural disaster or a pandemic, but because Democrats and Republicans cannot […]

This past Sunday’s church shooting emphasizes our country’s deepening political polarization and reminds us that gun violence will continue without reform   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   If you follow politics, you are likely aware of one of the most continuously pressing political issues in the United States: the fight for stricter gun laws. There […]

What Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation means for America   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   Censorship is a tried and true bellwether of authoritarianism. By definition, an authoritarian government thrives on a thin veil of propaganda that hides just how fragile it would be without the compliance of the public. That’s why one of the […]

The Editorial Board encourages media outlets to not sacrifice journalistic integrity as many continue to speak out   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD    As of September 2025, 248 journalists have been killed in the Gaza Strip — unprecedented numbers spanning any modern conflict. In fact, more journalists have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, […]

It can be tempting to distance yourself from politics and social issues, but we have an obligation to advocate for change    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   With no shortage of shocking news, it’s been a year so overwhelming it has often felt fictional; we’ve all been turning off our brains to brain rot a […]

Reproductive injustice in red states and the recent bombing of a Southern California fertility clinic are part of a dangerous national trend   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD    On May 17, 2025, a Southern California fertility clinic was damaged by a bombing labeled as “an intentional act of terrorism” by the head of the Los […]

In a time of normalized apathy, it is crucial to stay engaged with media surrounding global issues   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   As the year continues on, headlines about Palestine seem to grow more and more devastating while empathy toward Palestinians seems to stay stagnant or even decrease. As of March 2025, the conflict […]

The Trump administration’s withholding of billions of dollars from colleges is unconstitutional and strips them of their autonomy    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Harvard University is facing severe budget cuts and the withholding of funds following a publicized battle with President Donald Trump’s administration. Beginning in March, the Trump administration sent a series of […]