Opinion

The art of public shaming
OpinionMarch 24, 2026
Really? Not even a thank you? By NEVAEH KARRAKER — nakarraker@ucdavis.edu The lack of situational awareness on campus has become enraging. Between classes, I’ll be walking with a friend behind someone in the middle of the sidewalk, headphones blaring and trudging along slow enough that a line forms behind them. In the next instant, […]

The MANicure
OpinionMarch 24, 2026
Why we should celebrate femininity in men By SAGE KAMOCSAY— skamocsay@ucdavis.edu In the past few years, there has been a rise in Generation Z men getting piercings, doing their makeup, painting their nails and participating in all other manners of stereotypically feminine forms of gender expression. And, contrary to what one may assume, […]

An ode to ‘unc status’
OpinionMarch 24, 2026
Understanding what age insecurity is and how it plays a role throughout life By VIOLET ZANZOT — vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu Nine is my lucky number, 10 is double digits, 13 makes a teenager, 15 is endless anxiety about not being able to drive, 16 is freedom, 18 feels more juvenile than eight and 20 is […]

The death of the movie theater
OpinionMarch 13, 2026

The Editorial Board’s book recommendations for spring break
EditorialMarch 12, 2026
Stories about romance, friendship and growth to inspire your week of relaxation By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org With spring break fast approaching, the time for reading for leisure is almost upon us. The Editorial Board has provided you with a comprehensive list of book recommendations for this time between quarters — from […]

You've already been mogged
ColumnMarch 11, 2026

Isn’t it ironic, Trump?
ColumnMarch 11, 2026
The Board of Peace is not about peace at all By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu After three years of Israel committing genocide against Palestinians, a United States-backed ceasefire was proposed in October 2025. However, the ceasefire is fragile, and remains a serious threat to the future of Palestinians. Israeli airstrikes have killed 600 […]

Fool’s spring
OpinionMarch 11, 2026

The Editorial Board meets with Chancellor Gary May, UC Davis administrators
EditorialMarch 10, 2026
May discussed the Equestrian Team reclassification, immigration enforcement, campus safety and AI policy On March 3, The California Aggie’s Editorial Board spoke with Chancellor Gary May, Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff Carl Engelbach, Chief Vice Chancellor of UC Davis Finance, Operations and Administration Clare Shinnerl, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Renetta […]


