Opinion

A tree branch struck four UC Davis faculty members earlier this month Dear UC Davis Students,   As faculty in the University Writing Program, the four of us have long felt that UC Davis students are the most talented group of young people we’ve had the privilege to work with. However, after the events of […]

Co-op life as discussed by UC Davis Tri Co-opers Generalizations of co-ops and their occupants create false impressions that co-opers are anti-establishment and that this is a negative thing. But most co-opers, especially the ones I have talked to, wouldn’t even consider labeling themselves as such. Instead, they will gladly tell you their ideas about […]

Fifteen-year battle with internet finally resolved with weight room wifi The UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (ARC), which for years boasted zero cell phone service and absurdly long lines for squat racks, has finally installed a router in the weight room that will allow students to access the internet. Nearly 15 years after the […]

Millennials are the most stressed-out, sleep-deprived and preoccupied generation in history How human beings connect with one another is what sets us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. However, there is enough evidence to suggest that humans are heading in the wrong direction when it comes to interpersonal communication, and it’s solely the […]

Local animals take nation by storm in new tell-all show Once seen nearly solely on the UC Davis website, Instagram and Facebook feeds, the UC Davis cows are hitting the small screen. Animal Planet has decided that it wishes to get involved in Davis’ local cow obsession. Located near Tercero, the UC Davis cows have […]

Donkey Jack Ascot forcefully removed from presence of other animals after causing a scene The stables used by the Animal Science department are often quaint and quiet, full of animals who live near each other in harmony. However, donkey Jack Ascot has always felt that he’d do better in the theatre and dance department, so […]

Future chancellor visits campus to engage with students Earlier this year, the Editorial Board wrote about how Gary May was a promising choice to be UC Davis’ next chancellor. We remain optimistic as the Aug. 1 start date for his tenure approaches. May is holding available hours on the Memorial Union patio from 11:30 a.m. […]

Agriculture demands more attention for its significant impact on daily life With the rise of a rather health-conscious generation comes debate and scandal around GMOs, factory farms, food-borne illnesses, companies like Monsanto and the institutions and policies that produce and regulate agriculture. But excepting extreme cases, agriculture tends not to be a topic of mass […]

Students with family members who speak different languages understand the difficulty of surmounting the language barrier and mastering a second or even third language. As a second generation Vietnamese American, I understand the tragedy of failing to properly articulate a second language spoken by most of my family and community. My negligence in practicing my […]

Making the most out of your self-destructive habits Look, we all want to be the best version of ourselves and make our greatest ambitions a reality. But let’s face it: We’re all hot garbage and we probably won’t. However, there’s a way to trick yourself into thinking that you’re going to absolutely kill Spring Quarter, […]

Life can get lonely as a pastry at the CoHo, especially if you’re not a cinnamon roll or chocolate-filled croissant. Pastries can’t help but imagine a better life — one in which they aren’t trapped behind a pane of glass, but living out their wildest fantasies. “In my dreams, I’m either an astronaut or a […]

How to get the most out of Sexual Assault Awareness Month As part of April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, UC Davis organizations are hosting various on-campus events to raise awareness of sexual assault and harassment, provide survivors with safe spaces where they can learn about available resources and give students the opportunity to show their […]