Editorial

Social media has created a virtual playground, but it’s not a safe space
EditorialJanuary 16, 2024
Adults can help children navigate this social realm rather than criticize how they are being influenced By THE EDITORIAL BOARD It may be difficult to remember a time when entertainment came from something other than electronics. But before free time was taken up by scrolling on TikTok or playing several hours of video games, people […]

The Editorial Board calls for an immediate ceasefire to the Israel-Hamas war
EditorialJanuary 16, 2024
A ceasefire is only the start to addressing a crisis that has existed for decades By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Less than three months into the Israel-Hamas war, an estimated 6,000 buildings have been damaged and nearly 20,000 total people have died — with women and children representing nearly 70% of all deaths reported. […]

The Editorial Board pretends to understand horoscopes
EditorialDecember 7, 2023
You deserve that finals week coffee — it’s written in the stars By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Aries (March 21 – April 19): You are courageous, competitive, energetic and confident. Your competitive nature might make finals week a stressful time, but remember that trying your best is all you can do! As a fire sign, it’s […]

President Joe Biden isn’t attending this year’s global climate conference
EditorialDecember 5, 2023
Leaders show their priorities by their actions — what message is the U.S. sending? By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Beginning on Nov. 30, leaders from all over the world will meet for the Conference of the Parties (COP) that is the result of a collective treaty called the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC). […]

The Editorial Board meets with Chancellor Gary May, UC Davis administrators
EditorialNovember 28, 2023
May and administrators discuss Leidos involvement, campus safety measures, an academic advising overhaul and more The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor Gary May, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan, Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff Karl Engelbach, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Pablo Reguerin, Vice Chancellor for Finance, Operations and Administration Clare […]

Here’s what the Editorial Board is grateful for this Thanksgiving
EditorialNovember 23, 2023
Spoiler alert: it’s not finals season By THE EDITORIAL BOARD We’ve all heard the benefits of gratitude extolled: better sleep, less anxiety, lower levels of depression and so on. During the Thanksgiving season, gratitude is especially placed in the limelight. As an Editorial Board, we want to acknowledge that this holiday has a complex history […]

You don’t need to go home to have a good Thanksgiving break
EditorialNovember 16, 2023
Take time to celebrate yourself and your found family, no matter where you are By THE EDITORIAL BOARD This quarter has been uniquely difficult. There has been no shortage of traumatic events, both locally and globally, that have been difficult for many members of our community to process and recover from. While every […]

ASUCD 2023 fall election endorsements: Consider the following
EditorialNovember 14, 2023
The Editorial Board endorses five candidates for ASUCD Senate By THE EDITORIAL BOARD ASUCD fall elections began on Monday, Nov. 13, and voting will be open through Friday, Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. Undergraduate students can cast their votes on the ASUCD elections website. This election cycle, there are 21 candidates running for six available […]

Subject: The art of the follow-up and other emailing tips from seasoned professionals
EditorialNovember 14, 2023
To: Students everywhere (and also some of our professors, to be honest) By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Hi all, Hope you’re doing well! You’re probably rather busy with midterms and early holiday preparations, but if you have a minute, we’re hoping to share some tips with you on how to combat your email anxiety. To some, […]

Advising should be a resource, not a hurdle
EditorialNovember 10, 2023
Why UC Davis needs to reevaluate the goals of academic advising By THE EDITORIAL BOARD You’ve just barely crawled across the halfway line of fall quarter and, before you know if you will actually pass CHE 2A, it’s time to schedule your winter quarter classes. You should probably figure out what those classes […]

Calculus may get you a job, but it won’t help you change a tire
EditorialNovember 7, 2023
Why did we cut home economics? By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Many students leave college with a vast breadth of academic knowledge and the ability to churn out endless assignments on little sleep. However, if you asked these same people to mend a torn sweater, what their credit score means or how to cook something other […]

The California Aggie can be a platform for your voice
EditorialNovember 3, 2023
Whether through submitting guest-ops or leaving a comment on an article, take advantage of the space that student journalism holds for community engagement By THE EDITORIAL BOARD In today’s world, trying to become educated about current events can be difficult when it feels like people are trying to tell you what to think, […]

