Opinion

It’s all conjecture, really   By ABHINAYA KASAGANI— akasagani@ucdavis.edu   One of my dearest friends loves to use the phrase “it’s all conjecture,” which always strikes me as a little amusing. Although she is right that many things in life are based on speculation, I believe many things to also undoubtedly be true. In our […]

What Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation means for America   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   Censorship is a tried and true bellwether of authoritarianism. By definition, an authoritarian government thrives on a thin veil of propaganda that hides just how fragile it would be without the compliance of the public. That’s why one of the […]

Tips for making life just a bit more whimsical   By MADISON SEEMAN — meseeman@ucdavis.edu   Picture this: The laptop screens are shining, Canvas notifications are chirping and the scantrons are flying off the shelf. It’s the final stretch of the quarter, the season of tearful goodbyes to fourth-years and tearful hellos to blue books […]

Local Davis talent makes the music scene in this small town unforgettable    By JHANA RHODES — jsrho@ucdavis.edu   Nobody does the music scene in California quite like Los Angeles and San Francisco. Admittedly, as an LA native, I am biased. However, it’s crucial to get one thing clear from the start: The best scene […]

Taking a leap of faith outside of your comfort zone can lead you to something beautiful   By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    There’s a certain solace in predictability. It’s nice to settle into the familiarity of routine, to bask in the warm continuity of a comfort zone.  Newness is the opposite; it’s sharp, dark […]

The Editorial Board encourages media outlets to not sacrifice journalistic integrity as many continue to speak out   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD    As of September 2025, 248 journalists have been killed in the Gaza Strip — unprecedented numbers spanning any modern conflict. In fact, more journalists have been killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, […]

How to tell if he was checking you out or just checking you out   By MADISON SEEMAN — meseeman@ucdavis.edu   There’s a new man in my life. He’s smart, he’s easy on the eyes, he’s employed — it all started at Trader Joe’s. In one intense moment, we locked eyes as his coworker stuffed […]

It can be tempting to distance yourself from politics and social issues, but we have an obligation to advocate for change    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   With no shortage of shocking news, it’s been a year so overwhelming it has often felt fictional; we’ve all been turning off our brains to brain rot a […]

After four years at The California Aggie, working as city news reporter, editor and editor-in-chief, I’m ready for what comes next    By CHRIS PONCE — editor@theaggie.org   When I first came to Davis, I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted to do with a political science degree. Social justice and local issues have always […]

Even though it doesn’t feel like the grass is greener on the other side, it probably will be    By ANA BACH — opinion@theaggie.org    Like many fourth-years making the time to write down their parting words, I too have fallen victim to procrastinating my final sentiments at The Aggie. My time at the paper […]

An homage to the town that helped me grow in self-understanding through its mosaic of lives   By HANNAH SCHRADER — city@theaggie.org It’s difficult to find words that do justice to the profound ways that The Aggie has shaped me throughout my college career. Despite not having an ardent passion for journalism when I started […]

I’ll miss The Aggie    BY ARIANA NOBLE — apnoble@ucdavis.edu    Who would’ve thought I’d end up as the layout director of The California Aggie? Honestly, me. I’ve known since my second year of high school that I wanted to pursue journalism, even if not as a writer. My love for newspapers only deepened in […]