Opinion

Intense stress renders college students especially vulnerable to mental illness As a college student, I can say that this period in our lives often provides us with the most stress. Between classes, extracurricular activities, jobs and internships, the workload is intense — especially at the start of the transition. The stress continues even after adjusting […]

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Rat meat brings flavor, possibility of plague to Tercero After a catastrophic two inches of rain — more than the Davis area has seen in months which have felt like years — the H. West Laboratory for Experimental Procedures suffered a power shortage, leading to the escape of hundreds of lab rats. The rats were […]

A sad day for students everywhere On the ten year anniversary of iClicker, CEO Bob Trabajo announced the iClicker X with glass backing and facial recognition. “We’ve truly done it this time” Trabajo said. “We’ve made it so that students will no longer be able to take their friends’ iClickers to class, while also creating […]

What may Gary do next? First-year student Grace Hackie could be heard yelling the question “Gary may WHAT?” last Thursday into her acai bowl, which she received in exchange for one punch in the face. Hackie’s scream rang across the CoHo, and it was clear that UC Davis’ new chancellor was the origin of her […]

A brief story of tragedy The cold light of the waiting room was piercing. I fumbled with my keys in my pocket. It had been hours. There was a line at the door. I was awaiting news. It only took something simple like this to get worked up. I had about $100 left to my […]

ASUCD must address its numerous flaws and damaged reputation As a three-year ASUCD member and former Internal Affairs Commission Chairperson, I garnered a comprehensive understanding of ASUCD’s numerous conundrums. Though my review here is reductive, I hope to offer students an insider’s glimpse into the association tasked with representing them and recommend realistic solutions to […]

It is my pleasure to welcome all those at UC Davis and the surrounding community back to school. For incoming first-year and transfer students: I hope you find joy and fulfillment at this university and in this delightful college town. For returning students: campus was lonely without most of you here this summer. (I assume, […]

Receiving an accurate diagnosis can stabilize everyday life I received a diagnosis of bipolar disorder II this past June, shortly after I turned 20. It was the first ray of light that broke two dark, choking years of my life. I was put on Prozac last October after being diagnosed with major depressive disorder — […]

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.

Solutions to the problem no one is addressing It can be daunting to approach a stranger and ask to sit with them, but with the recent influx of admitted students to UC Davis, space at the CoHo has become rare and highly prized. If you’re lucky enough to get there at the right moment, which […]

After three years at UC Davis, here are the most important lessons I’ve learned As a fourth-year undergraduate, UC Davis is my second home because the people here are family. This school has presented me with so many opportunities for academic, athletic and professional growth, which wouldn’t be possible without the bright and welcoming people […]