Editorial

Nobody is safe from Trump’s war on “woke”   BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Black History Month has long been an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the Black community. This recognition is an integral part of social progress and the mending of long-standing divisive social conditions. However, President Donald Trump’s dissolution of […]

A heart-to-heart with the Editorial Board By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Roses are red, violets are blue, romance feeling dead? The Editorial Board can help you! You wrote to us with your deepest romantic problems, and we are here to give you all of the answers as certified love doctors.    From Esther:  Q: I just […]

The executive office’s agenda was never about grocery prices    BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD   The idealized concept of the “American Dream” is a fairly simple one — no matter where you came from, no matter when you left, people can call this place home and strive for a better life. This ideal has been […]

The situation warrants our compassion and support rather than unjustified speculation BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Most of us are aware of the devastating air collision that occurred on Jan. 29, 2025 in Washington, D.C. All 67 passengers on the American Airlines jet and the United States Army Black Hawk helicopter were killed, marking the […]

The clock serves as a reminder of the impacts of real-world issues — but it’s not too late     By THE EDITORIAL BOARD    As 2024 kicks off, we are already reminded of how we are living on borrowed time — metaphorically speaking. On Jan. 28, 2025, The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists declared that […]

The Editorial Board condemns the Trump Administration’s dangerous rhetoric on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal  By THE EDITORIAL BOARD    As the Trump presidency enters its second week, significant changes to domestic and international relations are well underway. Trump has signed executive order after executive order, confirmed new government positions and halted all United States foreign […]

Now more than ever, it is important to examine the quality of your media diet   BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD   In a time when disinformation can be rampant, it’s critical to take a step back and have a harder look at the media we consistently consume. Whether it’s the podcast you listen to on […]

It’s time to start saying the quiet part out loud  BY THE EDITORIAL BOARD   It has been a strenuous last week, with news that sounds like it’s straight out of a dystopian novel. On Jan. 18, TikTok was briefly banned following a Supreme Court decision, only to be abruptly brought back the next day […]

Now is the time to prioritize both your well-being and your academic productivity By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Every year, winter quarter at UC Davis greets students with unforgiving classes, shorter days and colder weather, making it one of the toughest periods of the academic school year. While surviving the quarter may seem daunting (cue flashbacks […]

May and administrators discuss mask policies, student safety, research opportunities and more  By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   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 Communications Officer Dana Topousis, Vice Chancellor of UC Davis Finance, […]

With Thanksgiving approaching, take some time to reflect on where you can find gratitude in your life   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   UC Davis Land Acknowledgement Statement: We should take a moment to acknowledge the land on which we are gathered. For thousands of years, this land has been the home of Patwin people. […]

Our advice for cutting costs, starting savings accounts and gaining some much-needed financial grace   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD College, for many, is a time of newfound independence, and with this independence comes financial responsibility. While being fiscally responsible can be overwhelming, the Editorial Board wants to offer you some tips and resources to help […]