Opinion

Long-standing religious divisions could keep Syria and Iraq from democratizing As easy as it may be to reduce the conflicts in the Middle East to “red team versus blue team,” it’s not that simple. The Middle East is a region tangled within its own cold war: the Iran-Saudi Arabia proxy conflict. There are many players […]

President of Aggies for Israel celebrates 70th anniversary of Israel’s establishment This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Israel. On April 18, Aggies of different cultures, religions and sexual orientations will come together to celebrate this historic occasion as part of a campaign on more than 160 campuses across the U.S. and […]

I mean, is it really that bad? It’s like the Buffalo Springfield song, “A thousand people in the street, singing songs and carrying signs.” Only, instead of a thousand people, there are dozens of teachers. Handfuls, really. All around the U.S., teachers are acting like mafia wise guys, demanding money and respect — in New […]

Written by: Diana Olivares — opinion@theaggie.org 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.

As I leaned in, Paul was trying to hand me a stick of peppermint gum. I cuffed my hand around my mouth and exhaled to get a good whiff. I quickly reached for the stick of gum. Turns out, we were both from the same part of the state, so we had a boring, yet […]

What do Cambridge Analytica’s actions imply for today’s Facebook users? Facebook users have become increasingly startled this month as revelations regarding Cambridge Analytica’s involvement in social media privacy breaches have been made public. Cambridge Analytica is a firm that develops voter profiles based on data harvested from social media. In tandem with an app company, […]

I’ll take food over a degree any day College is a time for exploration, a time for finding your passion and a time for growth. I found my passion in exploring the menu at Dumpling House and growing my waistline.      Why do I need a degree when my best credential is on display at […]

By: Ariel Hilomen — opinion@theaggie.org   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.

Rising temperatures could drive coffee to extinction Each day brings with it damning forecasts of the consequences of global warming:  intense and prolonged droughts, rising sea levels and stronger storms. And each day, this data falls on deaf ears as we struggle to understand how to incorporate it in our daily routines: How can I […]

Students face disciplinary hearings following Mrak sit-in For over a month in 2016, students occupied Mrak Hall to protest then-Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi. It was intrusive, it was vocal and, most importantly, it was effective. Students occupied Mrak again in January of this year, this time in protest of proposed tuition hikes throughout the University […]

Tourist litter causes ecological, economic devastation The Philippines announced on April 5 that the island of Boracay, a popular tourist destination known for its bright blue water and white sand beaches, would be closed to tourists for six months due to sustained environmental damage. The closure is in large part due to infrastructure problems and […]

He was clearly going to be the responsible one… It’s never like the movies. I knew this much as I unlocked the door to my second floor dorm room in Segundo. I found my roommate already settled on one not very decorated side of the room (the side that I would have preferred, but it […]