Opinion

Consumer protection laws will be vitally important in solving the gun epidemic The beginning of a recent Inside Amy Schumer skit introduces the “OrthoEsterin,” a new, low-dose birth control pill. “Ask your doctor if birth control is right for you,” the ad continues. “Then, ask your boss if birth control is right for you. Ask […]

Ronald Dump makes his case: ‘Why not me?’ Ronald Dump woke up on Saturday with a goal in mind. The 22-year-old decided that he wanted to be President of the United States of America. Dump is an undeclared fourth-year student from Beverly Hills, Calif. who has taken nearly 160 units of general education courses during […]

I was in class in Australia as the final results for the U.S. presidential election were becoming clearer. Those few hours will be burned into my memory forever. I felt extreme despair and sorrow and frustration and was left speechless as I watched the electoral college numbers accumulate under Trump’s name. After I saw the […]

Trump’s triumph must stir student action It’s been a trying few days. California voters saw the outcomes of key ballot provisions such as the legalization of recreational marijuana, easier parole options for criminals of non-violent crimes and increased legislative transparency. However, Donald Trump’s presidential upset greatly overshadowed these overdue victories. The question on countless minds […]

Mike Birbiglia shows how comedy can transcend the disconnect between performer, audience In a 2013 Netflix comedy special, My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend, Mike Birbiglia tells a story. The special takes place in a big, open performance hall, with a long, wide stage elevated from the ground. The audience sits around the stage, which holds a single […]

Students, tourists need to respect their host countries There’s a saying that I heard once that said “beauty is never tarnished.” Well, I hate to break it to whoever said that, but I doubt that they have ever lived in a place that has seen its natural beauty destroyed at an alarming rate. To be […]

You can find out a lot about a person by looking at their purchase emojis Social media stalking isn’t creepy. Claiming to be above social media stalking when you absolutely do stalk on social media, however, is 100 percent creepy. It’s human nature. We love information. We want as much as we can possibly get. […]

New building plan seems to prioritize corn over education The land surrounding UC Davis is precious because of the school’s reputation as a top farming university. Recent attempts by the school have shown a desire to further increase the emphasis that the school has on farming. The goal: create more land. While the university does […]

Diverse directors will increase diversity in roles, characters on screen Just how white is the film and television industry? You don’t have to answer that. It’s become obvious in recent years just how pervasive lack of diversity is in entertainment. It seems to be the only unwavering aspect of Hollywood’s constantly changing trends (fashion, actor […]

Collaborations between designers, scientists are important for advancements in both fields As someone who stapled the bottoms of her flats everyday for nearly three months before finally buying a new pair, I might not seem like the most credible fashion source. But perhaps it’s my lack of professional expertise that makes fashion all the more […]

A dog and his peers recount stories of a mysterious man yelling The California Aggie recently spoke to a local dog who can’t understand why his owner just won’t stop yelling. The unidentified man keeps his dog tied up to tables and benches around the Memorial Union. “He always does this. All the time. I’m […]

Prevent gun violence by closing loophole that allows indirect gun purchases My dad’s a lawyer, so I’ve grown up hating loopholes. Whether it be a sneakily thrown in one-liner about a custody agreement or working at a job that pays less to avoid spousal payments, loopholes have always irked me. So it’s no surprise that […]