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Thursday, November 21, 2024

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A Plug for Used Bookstores: How used bookstores offer a more intimate reading experience

The digital age has shifted the reading discourse At the corner of Speedway Boulevard and Wilmot Road, a certain store awaits shoppers as they brave...

Pretending to fight in the Civil War

What it’s like to be part of an online gaming community “Why can’t you be racist in a game that is set in the Civil...

What can we do about the plastic problem?

Despite litter statistics, our everyday choices still matter A flyer posted in the Davis bathrooms last year asked students to reconsider using red solo cups....

Nick’s Meditations on Love: My quest to understand love, Greeks and hotdogs

One of life’s universal feelings is surprisingly tricky to define I’m no expert on love. Only one person has ever received the love of this...

Perspective in Politics: The appeal of violent and nonviolent social movements

In an era seeking to fight injustice and inequality, nonviolence seems weak Worldwide social movements have struggled with the dilemma of whether to employ violence...

Don’t let social media control your time or mental health

Polished social media posts can fuel feelings of inadequacy and loneliness We constantly walk around campus with our eyes glued to our smartphones. Some people...

Squash the condescension: In defense of the liberal arts

The humanities provide skills vital to a well-rounded, functioning society “This is what the real, no-bullshit value of your liberal arts education is supposed to...

Perspective in Politics: Muhammad Ali, racial separation and diversity

How Ali’s views still exist in today’s multicultural society Muhammad Ali is known for his achievements and actions both inside and outside of the boxing...

Addressing the controversies of “13 Reasons Why”

Content about mental health and suicide shouldn’t be restricted just because it’s on TV Coming to the end of 2017, it’s safe to say that...

Perspective in Politics: Can we fix polarization?

Appealing to diverse moral values is vital to uniting people Polarization in politics affects not just discussions in Washington and Sacramento, but also those at...

Failing to reach the World Cup reveals questions about America’s winning ways

In a country so used to winning, what does losing to minor nations say about our national character? If you missed the final whistle amid...

How can UC Davis get the attention it deserves for mental health awareness?

UCLA’s study on depression receives both praise and publicity College students have a high risk of developing a mental illness. With this in mind, I...

Kaepernick’s kneeling: The anthem is not reserved exclusively for the military

What began as a rightful protest has been obscured by slander in the name of patriotism Flags and the people waving them tend to make...

Perspective in Politics: A personal dilemma with hate speech

My experiences and core beliefs affect my views on hate speech “Hate speech” is a term that’s used often on this campus and at universities...

My experience with mental illness is real, and now I’m ready to share

No single story looks the same — and that’s why listening is so important I can’t stress enough that mental health is a serious issue...