Editorial

As the trial begins, the Editorial Board remembers and honors those victimized by the stabbing spree   BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD   In the spring of 2023, former UC Davis student Carlos Reales Dominguez went on a stabbing spree. The spree resulted in the death of unhoused resident David Henry Breaux and UC Davis fourth-year […]

UC Davis’ student body has the right to a transparent and clear election    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Though the ASUCD spring 2025 elections have been called and all elected officials announced, much uncertainty remains surrounding the vote and the campaigns themselves. A record number of disqualifications, including of a presidential ticket, and the […]

Do your part to keep the planet safe for future generations   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Tuesday, April 22 represented an important day for the environment and our world as a whole, as it was the 55th annual Earth Day celebration. First created as a way to give back and recognize the crucial role […]

The Editorial Board encourages you to consider accountability, diversity and fiscal responsibility when casting your ballot   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   From April 21 to 25, the ASUCD spring elections are open for students to cast their ballots for six senators, one executive ticket and three measures, as well as a number of other […]

It has become abundantly clear that these deportation efforts’ true aim is to ethnically cleanse Latino communities and restrict freedom of speech    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   As the year continues on, it feels like not a day goes by where headlines aren’t filled with new instances of people being wrongfully deported. The Trump […]

Taking away students’ visas violates their rights and threatens the UC’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, pushing international students into further uncertainty      BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Last weekend, campus administration announced that seven students and five recent graduates had their F-1 visas terminated without explanation. Unfortunately, this is happening across other universities and […]

The 111th Picnic Day welcomes you to Wonderland   BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Since its inception in 1909, Picnic Day has been one of the most anticipated events within the Davis community. Bringing with it a shower of merriment and an atmosphere of adventure, Picnic Day boasts over 70,000 annual attendees, drawing in visitors […]

Censorship is never acceptable, but particularly in spaces intended to uplift the tenets of free speech   BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD Universities have historically fostered a vibrant marketplace of ideas, but with political polarization on the rise this freedom of expression is at risk. From the national stage to right here at UC Davis, students […]

May and administrators discuss the growth of the student population, sustainability, updates on the recent strike and the effects of the Trump administration on campus life   The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor Gary May, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan, Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff Carl Engelbach, Chief Marketing and […]

As budget hearings approach, The Aggie is concerned about potentially severe cuts to our budget   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD    As our readers know, The California Aggie is the independent, student-run newspaper at UC Davis. The paper’s primary role is to provide an accurate, fair news resource for the campus and local community as […]

Publishing in print is fundamental to any student newspaper’s journalistic endeavors    By THE CALIFORNIA AGGIE EDITORIAL BOARD   The California Aggie has been serving the UC Davis campus and local community for 110 years. However, due to budget concerns, The Aggie’s future in print is currently in jeopardy. Print journalism is essential to a […]

What hasn’t the Trump administration done?   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   This week marks the one-month anniversary of President Donald Trump’s return to power, with a new and fascist-aligning administration. Within a month of assuming office, Trump has signed 73 executive orders, with many more expected throughout his term.  During this time, the Trump […]