Opinion

Money should not buy moral absolution
EditorialOctober 17, 2017
USC refuses Weinstein’s money, sets example for institutions In response to The New York Times’ story detailing allegations of sexual harassment and abuse stretching back decades, Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein sent a statement to The Times apologizing for his behavior and renewing his pledge to create a $5 million scholarship fund for female directors […]

Humor: Frats now saying “I’d TAPS that” after being screwed by TAPS
HumorOctober 17, 2017
TAPS: Those Awful People Suck Catcalling and the objectification of women have been taken one step further with reports that frats are now saying, “I’d TAPS that” in place of the traditional “I’d tap that.” “It’s abhorrent,” said Katherine Weaver, a second-year gender studies major. “Both phrases are disgusting, but at least ‘I’d tap that’ […]

My experience with mental illness is real, and now I’m ready to share
ColumnOctober 17, 2017
No single story looks the same — and that’s why listening is so important I can’t stress enough that mental health is a serious issue that needs to be openly discussed. There are research articles and even personal stories that are shared, but they’re often not the first pieces viewed on a Facebook feed, on […]

Cartoon: Are clubs getting too specific?
HumorOctober 17, 2017
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.

Guest: Dear Chancellor May: Please restore a badly broken trust
Front page storyOctober 16, 2017
Reuniting the community with truth and transparency after years of corruption Dear Chancellor May, The UC Davis campus, including its extended community, has been put through a lot these past eight years. In addition to whatever else you hope to accomplish as chancellor, your first challenge will be to restore a badly broken trust. First and […]

Humor: Freshman Exclusive: What your dorm says about your commitment to Scholastics™
HumorOctober 16, 2017
It might surprise you! As the Class of 20-something starts to adjust to dorm life this new school year, you might be wondering, “What does the dorm building they were forced to inhabit say about their ability to thrive in a trying and rigorous academic environment?” Luckily, The California Aggie has got this question covered. […]

Humor: Anatomy student bewildered to learn that the clitoris is not a type of shellfish
HumorOctober 16, 2017
Content Warning: The article contains graphic sexual content. What is the clitoris? Our journalists dive into the “investigation.” You’ve heard of clams, mussels, oysters and scallops, and I’m sure you’ve chowed down on a tasty lobster, or perhaps little tiny shrimp. And I bet you’ve definitely taken a huge bite of a clitoris. Hah! I […]

Here’s an “eye-opener”: Removing the tired cliches about traveling
ColumnOctober 15, 2017
Travel has more to offer than simply another story Over the summer, I traveled around Thailand and Malaysia by train and bus. It was a real doozy of a trip, but one hyphenated adjective I refuse to use is “eye-opening.” Travelers need to do better than resort to overused language that reflects pomposity and largely […]

Humor: Intro to Freshman Year 101
HumorOctober 15, 2017
Things they didn’t teach you at orientation Being a first-year can often be daunting and overwhelming, and in a brand-new metropolis like Davis, it’s very easy to get lost in the sauce/system. As a third-year who’s still not really sure about anything, I’m writing from a place of sincerity and hope that these tips carry […]

Humor: The real reason eggheads don’t have more body parts
HumorOctober 15, 2017
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.

Humor: Sorority neighbor gets annually angry toward parody songs
HumorOctober 13, 2017
Dave Bishka has had it up to here with parodies Dave Bishka, subpar pastry shop owner, hates two things: children and parodied versions of songs from the ‘80s. Ever since Bishka moved in next to a house with a bunch of Greek letters on it, he has been consistently flabbergasted each time the last week […]

Perspective in Politics: Current policing strategy has polarized the public
ColumnOctober 12, 2017
Trust is the key to ending police violence When people talk about the police, the subject of police brutality often comes to mind. Eight years after the shooting of Oscar Grant in Oakland, cases of excessive force at the hands of police continue to reach national coverage. Despite years of research and deliberation, the debate […]

