Opinion

The Editorial Board’s favorite charities In the spirit of the holidays, the members of the Editorial Board have listed some of their favorite charities and nonprofit organizations as a guide for your giving. Each group is dedicated to creating a more equitable and healthy society. Read on for the organizations we recommend:   Scott Dresser […]

To the UC Davis community, On behalf of The California Aggie, I want to personally thank you all for your continued readership and engagement this quarter. A newspaper is nothing without its readers and its community, and we appreciate you taking the time to grab a copy of The Aggie on your way to class […]

Ten weeks abroad showed me I’m not ready to graduate Well. Ten weeks have passed since I arrived in Australia. And I’ve got to admit: this program has been one of the most interesting experiences I have had in college. But I have come to a realization after everything that has happened here: I am […]

Acceptance of identities and opposing views is increasingly necessary Tolerance and acceptance are two separate ideals that we, as a society, have come to see as synonymous. It’s a wrongheaded view that has resulted in tolerance becoming a standard of acceptance during conflict. But tolerance is a sham. Tolerance isn’t a holy grail, high-achieving standard […]

In the wake of the heinous hate letter sent to the Davis Islamic Center on Saturday, Nov. 26, the Jewish Voice for Peace chapter at Davis expresses solidarity with Davis’ Muslim community and reaffirms our commitment to fight Islamophobia and racism. As community members, and especially as Jews, we understand the gravity of such threats. […]

Reflections after 10 weeks writing on comedy After 10 weeks writing about comedy, I’m starting to think I could write at least 10 more, as the topic seems to broaden and become more complicated the more I explore it. I’ve come to see comedy as one of the most relevant forms of journalism today. I […]

Finding a sustainable solution for gaseous emissions One thing the agricultural sector does not lack is potential. The food production system is constantly evolving and developing the potential to improve practices in order to mitigate emissions. There are countless different ways of bettering agriculture. Today, multiple fields are undergoing vigorous research in order to reach […]

Open carry laws make dangerous situations even more volatile Only California, Florida, Illinois, New York and South Carolina prohibit the open carry of handguns. That means 45 American states allow the intimidation of the public, wasting of law enforcement resources and endless opportunities for accidental injury caused by firearm misuse. In a heart-wrenching moment following […]

Kim Keever incorporates engineering education into otherworldly photographs Well, Aggies, the dreaded finals week has finally arrived. I only remind you in case you forgot, even for the slightest second, about your soaring levels of stress, plummeting amount of sleep and flatlining social life. You’re welcome. Finals week also signals my end as your guide […]

Former number-one cool school looking to reclaim its title As UC Davis looks to remodel its main library, the first thing to be nixed is the school’s collection of books. With nearly 40 percent of books sitting on carts with no destination, the school has decided that the best thing that it can do is […]

Trump’s election requires the active participation of students everywhere Donald Trump became President-elect of the United States of America late in the evening of November 8, 2016. Within hours, students on college campuses across California joined others nationwide to voice their collective refusal to honor his vision of America. Many thought a Trump presidency would […]

Appreciating animals helps us understand our place in nature Australia is certainly a country known for its rather inhospitable environment. Whether it be huge spiders, creatures capable of killing you within the hour or the deathly dry, hot and vacant center of the country, Australia runs the gamut of unforgiving life forms and ecosystems. However, […]