Editorial

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 […]

Californians should not feel immune to attacks on reproductive healthcare  By THE EDITORIAL BOARD In an unsurprising turn of events, Arizona made headlines this week by blocking attempts to repeal an 1864 abortion ban. Republicans have repeatedly stalled voting on the ban, which provides no exceptions for cases of rape or incest. Former President Trump, […]

As an agricultural school, we can’t turn a blind eye to the labor conditions of farmworkers By THE EDITORIAL BOARD  You may not have realized this since we didn’t get a day off, but Mar. 31 was Cesar Chavez Day. This day shouldn’t just be another date on a school calendar — it’s important to […]

The world may not be the same as it was pre-pandemic, but at least we can hug people again By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Nearly four years ago on Mar. 13, 2020, California governor Gavin Newsom issued an order to close schools in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. What was originally celebrated as an extra two […]

How to practice gratitude for this uncertain time in your life By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Whether you’re graduating this June or in a couple years, the thought of life after college has surely crossed your mind. Some people wince at the thought, some are excited to get out of here and some even have jobs […]

From Lawntopia to divestment bills, the student body can directly impact where their student fees go    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Every Thursday night at 6:10 p.m., the ASUCD Senate and other elected officials gather on the third floor of Memorial Union to make decisions representative of the wants and needs of the student […]

Take that, seasonal depression! By THE EDITORIAL BOARD We have good news: Winter is almost over. You may have already picked up on some signs; each day is longer than the last, the temperature is steadily creeping up and — perhaps most telling of all — Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow.  This news couldn’t […]

It’s not too late to build the life you vision-boarded By THE EDITORIAL BOARD It’s February, which means the gym is empty again. Fridges, which on Jan. 3 were filled with leafy green vegetables and ginger shots, are now a deposit box for take-out containers. The beautiful 2024 planner you bought is empty and forgotten […]