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Cartoon: DC Menu

HumorNovember 20, 2018
Written by: ROSEY MOREARTY — rosey@morearty.org

Political violence as a symptom of democracy in decline

ColumnNovember 20, 2018
Why we should be worried about the rise in American violence Violence seems to be everywhere in America. Last month, police identified the perpetrator behind a series of attempted mail bombings targeting key Democratic officials. Later that same week, a neo-Nazi gunman engaged in the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history, murdering eleven people at […]

Humor: Man who smells good confused as to whether he himself smells good or his ability to smell is good

HumorNovember 20, 2018
It’s a classic conundrum Holding his arm up to his face, Tyler S. Mell, or “Nose Goes,” as he is more affectionately known by his drinking buddies, takes a good whiff. His eyes roll back in his head as a slight moan escapes his lips. They open again, concerned and searching. “I thought I used […]

Humor: UC Davis administration says class cancellations still “up in the air”

HumorNovember 18, 2018
Get it? When questioned by The California Aggie about the status of class cancellations and the continuation of the quarter after this week’s series of missed days, Davis administrators replied by saying it’s all still “up in the air.” “Get it?” an administrator asked The Aggie, smiling and slapping his knee. “Because, it’s like, there’s […]

Cartoon: A Visit to the Gallery

HumorNovember 15, 2018
Written by: GENEVIEVE RYAN — geryan@ucdavis.edu

We must prioritize healthcare funding

ColumnNovember 15, 2018
State budgets should be reevaluated if Americans want affordable healthcare Despite efforts on behalf of Republicans to do away with the Affordable Care Act, 37 states have voted to expand Medicaid. These include Idaho, Nebraska and Utah, which voted in the midterm elections to adopt Medicaid expansion. While Medicaid expansion has afforded  benefits in multiple […]

Students, workers shouldn’t have to fight admin for their health

EditorialNovember 14, 2018
Student leaders petition for campus closure UC Davis cancelled classes on Tuesday, Nov. 13 after the air quality in Davis rose to unhealthy levels due to smoke from the devastating Camp Fire in Butte County, Calif. In a statement released on Tuesday night, the university announced that classes were initially scheduled to resume on Nov. […]

Cartoon: You Get What You Vote For

HumorNovember 13, 2018
By DIANA OLIVARES — deolivaresvalencia@ucdavis.edu

Humor: Delta of Venus designated official meeting place for “cool” instructor office hours

HumorNovember 13, 2018
Professors and students respond to new policy As a part of its new “Get Aggied!” engagement initiative, which builds connections between Davis businesses and the University, the Aggie Alumni Association has designated local cafe Delta of Venus as the official office space for “cool” instructors on — though technically, off — campus. “Delta of Venus […]

Social Media Echo Chambers: Fake news and confirmation bias in the online era

ColumnNovember 13, 2018
How misinformation, personal bias threaten critical thought Fake news: it’s a phrase we hear more and more in today’s political climate in reference to sensationalist and oftentimes entirely fabricated journalism. Its effects are widespread and damaging; according to one analysis of Facebook trends during the 2016 election, the top 20 fake news stories had more […]

Guest: The benefits of the student advocate

GuestNovember 13, 2018
The ASUCD Internal Affairs Commission Chair explains the possible role of the student advocate ASUCD is incredibly important to this school. From the CoHo to the Bike Barn to Unitrans, it plays an integral role in students’ everyday lives. Yet ASUCD is virtually unknown. I hope to change that by creating the new position of […]

Humor: Crepeville admits infestation publicity stunt was “not that great of an idea”

HumorNovember 12, 2018
Meanwhile, restaurant adds a rat crepe option “Yeaaaaah, so maybe it wasn’t a good idea? Maybe?” The public relations manager of Crepeville tried to meet my eyes, but I avoided his black beady pupils. He was pulling a small handkerchief out of his pocket nearly every few seconds to wipe the buildup of sweat on […]