Editorial

The Editorial Board urges you to be mindful of yourself and others during festivities By THE EDITORIAL BOARD With Halloween just around the corner, we are quickly approaching one of the scariest times of year — and not only because of the costumes. The six weeks between the start of fall quarter and Thanksgiving break […]

A fall quarter survival guide  By THE EDITORIAL BOARD As the leaves fall and classes are ramping up, college life can feel overwhelming. Between wanting to get good grades, living in a foreign place and balancing extracurriculars, it’s a difficulty unlike any other. However, with the right tips, anyone can have a successful fall quarter. […]

Repurpose your copy of The Aggie while reducing your carbon footprint   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD  Marking the 50th anniversary of the curbside recycling program, the city of Davis recently received the Outstanding Zero Waste or Recycling Program award from the California Resource Recovery Association. The program works alongside Recology Davis to collect discarded material […]

Student activists deserve respect, privacy and safety   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Deeply rooted within university culture is the student body’s right to free speech and self-expression. At UC Davis, it is not entirely uncommon to see student groups marching with signs across campus or Eggheads spray-painted with graffiti in protest of the university’s […]

While both candidates were cordial, it is still important to not let performative politics cloud your judgment    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   On Oct. 1, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance engaged in civil discourse and policy-driven conversation as they shared the stage during the vice presidential debate. The debate, hosted […]

Get to know some of the people who help bring this paper together   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   The California Aggie is the official student-run newspaper for the UC Davis community. Our paper is also the best way for students to get involved in journalism and reporting experience on campus.  Every week we provide […]

What to keep in mind when starting the academic school year   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Wellness is highly individualized; each and every one of us has a unique regime, set of activities or habits that keep us healthy and happy — both physically and emotionally. However, we on the Editorial Board know that […]

May and administrators discuss UAW 4811 strike, AI usage, pro-Palestine encampment and their advice to graduates  By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor Gary May and administrators via Zoom to ask questions about the quarter. Attendees also included Faculty Advisor to the Chancellor and Provost Ari Kelman, Chief Marketing and […]

Here’s how to fight fast fashion — and look good doing it By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Fast fashion has revolutionized the clothing industry with the mass production of trendy items, appealing to a wide range of customers for its convenience and affordability. The business model gets its name from the rapid design, production and marketing […]

Take a day trip to stave off the burnout until summer break By THE EDITORIAL BOARD We know that sometimes you’d rather be anywhere than the top floor of Shields Library, staring at the error message in your code or at the empty page where your essay should be. We’ve all daydreamed about skipping town […]

The Editorial Board urges administrators to pay attention to student voices as pro-Palestinian protests erupt across America   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   In recent weeks, protests have broken out on college campuses across the country calling for universities to take action in support of Palestine in response to the current conflict in the Middle […]

Make Earth Day every day with these environmentally friendly tips By THE EDITORIAL BOARD April not only marks the start of spring and sunshine but also Earth Day — the celebration of the lovely planet that we inhabit! April 22, 2024 marked the 54th annual celebration of Earth Day, a global phenomenon recognized by more […]