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A modern, forward-looking, social media-based approach to news-making In October 2018, we here at The Aggie instituted The Policy — a bold new journalistic ethics practice — aimed at eliminating bias by no longer allowing our reporters to cover topics which they know anything about. Our reporters no longer bring any previous knowledge or expertise […]

This is FIRE You know that thing you care a lot about? That thing you’re willing to start arguments and cancel people over? That thing you write social media posts about everyday? No, no, no — not that thing, the other one. Yes, that one. Well, the verdict is in. It can now be said […]

Written by: MARGARET LEE — mcslee@ucdavis.edu

A political failure or an artistic triumph? If you’re a sane human being, an increasingly rare combination of traits, you likely remain hopeful that we can still achieve a peaceful two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine Conflict — a solution that shows great respect to Palestinians and Israelis alike, while also forcing both sides to make […]

Two experts break down the controversy The NFL has endured a number of controversies in recent years — increased awareness about concussions, domestic violence by players, Colin Kaepernick and the national anthem protests. But these little things, as we like to say, aren’t truly “about The Game.”  Genuine intellectuals and sophisticates within the sports world […]

Jan. 12, 2020 Here at the Aggie, we’re proud to bring you high quality news coverage around the clock. Unfortunately, that clock revolves not around the 24-hour day, but around what is typically a two- to three-week editing and publishing cycle, so sometimes we may not be able to provide the minute-by-minute updates that you […]

Instagram does next to nothing by removing public like counts  Instagram said the removal of likes will reduce bullying on their platform and create a healthier environment for its users. But what the removal of tracking likes actually does is next to nothing to stop bullying or create a healthier environment. The actual consequences of […]

“For Christ’s sake, stop the Goddamn music!” ***This page has been repeatedly updated to reflect new information about Sunday morning’s events as it has become available since our initial Breaking News Report*** During the Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at St. Reagan Catholic Church 20 miles outside of Fresno, a major event of great public […]

“Me, Myself and I. Personal Interview. 2019.”   Fourth-year economics major Jonah Johnson was at the end of his rope last night. He had a 10-page paper due for his A History of the Paperclip class that he had put off until 9 p.m. the night before it was due. Armed with a dangerous cocktail of […]

The truth comes out Waking up in a cold sweat, Katie Helmer realized she couldn’t take it any longer. With graduation just around the corner, the last thing she wanted to do was leave Davis as a fraud.  Four years of lies and cover-ups have haunted her during her time as an Aggie, and after […]

by MARIO RODRIGUEZ — marrod@ucdavis.edu

This introvert has mastered the art of the Irish goodbye Last Friday, Colin Meyers, a fourth-year classics major, reluctantly accepted an invitation to a house party. After pacing outside for 15 minutes, Colin found the courage to open the door. This is your time to shine, Colin, he whispered to himself while striking a power […]