Opinion

Leaders put an “end” to kneeling with unconstitutional requirement The National Football League announced on May 23 that all players and league personnel must “stand and show respect for the flag” during the national anthem. Teams whose players fail to comply will be fined, and individuals who do not wish to stand may stay in […]

It may benefit Muslims to put to rest a 7th-century division I would never argue that people should not know their own history, nor that of others. I would argue, however, that too much remembrance can be problematic in certain cases, especially if those historical moments occurred in the 7th century. As a Muslim, I […]

Who does he think he is? You walk in to Statistics 13 a disheveled mess. Your hair is in a frumpy knot, you’re wearing the same clothes as yesterday and you barely remembered to bring something to write with. You sit down, and there it is — supreme comfort staring you straight in the face: […]

U.S News & World Report now ranks colleges based on their school colors to give potential students more to consider This week, U.S. News & World Report confirmed what Davis students have known for a long time — that UC Davis is superior at more than just veterinary and viticulture programs. After conducting research for […]

Gunrock might have cried happy tears, if his unblinking eyes could It was a joyous day yesterday. Gunrock was reunited with his family for the first time since moving to Davis in 2003. Happy tears flowed from the eyes of Mr. Blue Man as the family hugged and kissed one another. I had the chance […]

Although mostly harmless, clickbait can have negative political and social repercussions Clickbait is one of the most pervasive and hard-to-ignore features of the Internet in the 21st century. It undoubtedly plays an important role in how people perceive the world: politically, economically, socially, racially and religiously. The early days of Internet grappled with spam — […]

Liberals are right about many things, but the way they communicate isn’t one of them Liberals are frequently accused of being smug — often deservingly. But in the same way that too many liberals label all Trump supporters as irrational racist bigots, all liberals are often grouped together as self-righteous elites incapable of changing their […]

The new meal will fill bellies but not the emptiness within During a press conference this Thursday, Taco Bell announced the launch of a new late-night food box called the “Depression Dinner.” When asked about the inspiration behind this bold step for the brand, representatives cited the Jack in the Box “Munchie Meal,” wherein the […]

By: Ariel Hilomen — abhilomen@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by individual cartoonists belong to the cartoonists alone and do not necessarily indicate the views and opinions held by The California Aggie.

UC Davis has yet to address counselor deficit UC Davis has recently promoted Crisis Text Line, a free and confidential mental health service for students. This service connects students with a trained volunteer within minutes. A student buckling under stress can simply pick up their phone and text the keyword “RELATE” to 741741. Through Crisis […]

Music needs to showcase the effects of climate change on minority communities In the United States, music is everything. Nothing speaks more strongly to the psyche of young Americans time and time again than the melodies, lyrics and beats of sonic revolutions brought by each new generation. Our grandparents had their Elvis; our parents their […]

Vote for gun reform in California primary on June 5 As the June 5 primary elections fast approach, candidates for local, state and federal positions are scrambling to establish themselves as the best people for the job. The primaries serve as the first major hurdle before being sworn in as a public official, and it’s […]