Opinion

Journalists are crucial in the fight against anti-intellectualism, falsehoods In the most adroit of times, the pen consistently proves itself mightier than the sword. Two tenacious young men with a damn-near death wish brought down Richard Nixon. Had it not been for an undercover writer in the trenches of Chicago’s meat-packing plants, there would be […]

An investigation of the drinking culture in Davis I will preface this by saying I am in no way a science major, nor do i intend to do anything science-related ever. But from time to time I like to dabble in the idea of it. Over the last three years, I have conducted extensive case […]

By: Julie Torres 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.

The humanities provide skills vital to a well-rounded, functioning society “This is what the real, no-bullshit value of your liberal arts education is supposed to be about: how to keep from going through your comfortable, prosperous, respectable adult life dead, unconscious, a slave to your head….” So said David Foster Wallace, the author of “Infinite […]

The school fails to address hate speech directed at Jewish students On July 14 and 21, Imam Ammar Shahin from the Islamic Center of Davis gave anti-Semitic sermons praying for the annihilation of the Jews. The anti-Semitic rhetoric began on the 14th, talking about the events that occurred at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem and […]

Amazon becomes the saving grace of the quarter system. Amazon has been upping its game lately, whether it’s through buying Whole Foods (RIP) or, more recently, becoming the Superman for sad quarter system boyz everywhere. Yes, you heard it here first: Amazon is offering same-day delivery on a will to live. Everyone was dazzled when […]

Donate time, money, food to those in need As cold weather and the holiday season approach, The Editorial Board asks that UC Davis students, faculty and community members consider donating food and other essential items to those who need them most. Davis has a 15 percent hunger rate, according to an official in Yolo County’s […]

How Ali’s views still exist in today’s multicultural society Muhammad Ali is known for his achievements and actions both inside and outside of the boxing ring. What he said outside of the ring remains the most criticized part of his life. With his fame, Ali chose to publicize and fight for his views. These views […]

Federal budget, not entrance fee, should cover increasing expenses Recently, the National Park Service announced an increase in entrance fees at 17 of the most popular national parks including Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Grand Teton National Parks. The proposed fees would be “$70 per vehicle, $50 per motorcycle, and $30 per person” from May […]

Content about mental health and suicide shouldn’t be restricted just because it’s on TV Coming to the end of 2017, it’s safe to say that almost everyone has seen or at least heard of the Netflix series “13 Reasons Why.” For those who don’t know, before the series was released, it was a book, published […]

By: Elliot White   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.

Trump issues 32nd executive order of the month Donald Trump, POTUS, or, as he calls himself, “Poitus,” has issued a royal decree to end homelessness and hunger through legalized cannibalism — a dynamic and progressive approach that he believes will clean up the streets. “I don’t see why these problems took so long to get […]