Opinion

Unions play an important role in securing worker protections By SAGE KAMOCSAY— skamocsay@ucdavis.edu Union participation in America is at an all-time low. As working conditions worsen and average pay lowers compared to the cost of living, this decline in union membership is especially concerning. Workers are increasingly left without necessary protections — a reality that […]

Heirlooms of flavor and family By NEVAEH KARRAKER — nakarraker@ucdavis.edu I had the privilege of growing up in an “ingredient household.” As a chef, my dad constantly filled the house with the aromas of new concoctions and rows of potions wafting over the countertops.  To others, “candy meat” is a weird conjunction of words. Yet […]

The Real Organic Project strives to provide a higher standard for American farms By SAGE KAMOCSAY— skamocsay@ucdavis.edu The Real Organic Project (ROP) is a movement that aims to raise the standard of what constitutes “organic.” Though other organic labels for food products exist — the most common being the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) […]

The fashion industry has long advertised itself as a frontier of individualism, but is this really a valid presentation? By GEETIKA MAHAJAN — giamahajan@ucdavis.edu Our society is predisposed to buying much more than we actually need, which rings especially true when it comes to clothing. Practicality might be able to answer for some of our […]

You’re not locked in — ultra-processed foods may be why By NEVAEH KARRAKER — nakarraker@ucdavis.edu The “Curious George” books, first published in 1941 by H.A. Rey and Margret Rey, depict George as a lively monkey always getting into mischief, all with a pipe between his lips. During the mid-20th century, smoking tobacco or cigarettes was […]

Exploring how people perceive themselves in time By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu Perhaps the present pandemonium about the future is all a response to the past. If we believe ourselves to exist at the end of history, life may continue on as we know it simply because we have evolved enough as a society. Maybe it’s […]

Modern beauty standards have perpetuated a fear of growing older: Let’s change that By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu A couple of weeks ago, I had a conversation with my oldest sister. She brought up how the skin on her face was beginning to form jowls — sagging folds of skin typically on the jawline. She […]

Hyperindividualism is ruining your life By ABHINAYA KASAGANI — akasagani@ucdavis.edu I’ll admit that I have a tendency to retreat into my deliberately constrictive, shell-like enclosure in order to ward off the willies, the weepies or the like. I do, however, always manage to drag myself to “go to the party.” Let me explain.  Singer-songwriter Lucy […]

Democratic politicians follow the money, when they should be focused on reconnecting with their base By SAGE KAMOCSAY— skamocsay@ucdavis.edu The approval rating of the Democratic Party has been plummeting for some time. Party approval ratings are at 34.7%, with disapproval at 59.0%, according to an analysis by RealClear Polling of several polls taken over the […]

Capitalism really popped off with this one By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu With streets and storefront windows full of perfectly-painted ceramic pumpkins, seasonally spiced lattes and witches’ wardrobes, fall is the best season of the year. When the weather starts to turn, the leaves begin to change to auburn and Pillsbury jack-o-lantern cookies make their way […]

A progressive movement requires more than faux-radical sloganeering By THEO KAYSER — tfkayser@ucdavis.edu  Nationwide “No Kings” protests were held on Oct. 18, including here in the City of Davis. These protests followed demonstrations (which took place under the same name) earlier this year — both of which were aimed at the Trump administration’s actions since […]

The explanation behind their culturally homogenous cliques By ANJALI IYER — amiyer@ucdavis.edu I spent the week leading up to my first day of classes attending a series of tedious orientation activities for international students like myself. As the days went on, I began to notice a peculiar pattern amongst my fellow foreign peers: the rapid […]