Opinion

In a leaked tape, UC Davis administrators were recorded saying that they do not care about students who do not provide revenue for the school. Students who are not involved in clubs, athletics or organizations on campus are seen as “useless” to the university. In a scene very similar to Mitt Romney’s 47 percent gaffe […]

Politicians, no matter what policies they promote, strategically use their words to get people to like them. This may sound obvious, but much of the population would be surprised to learn that politicians manipulate words and phrases to sway peoples’ opinions and position on various issues. When one repeats a word multiple times, it may […]

One of the most subliminal and pervasive forms of racism today is whitewashing. When you break down the word, it’s merely a metaphor for covering up or glossing something over. Americans essentially ignore stark racial injustices by “whitewashing” minority plights. This past month, the Academy Awards placed the issue of racial inequity front and center. […]

This week we’re going to talk about sauce (or as I like to pronounce it, “sowse”). Often, sauces bring flavors to life, help mix two otherwise incompatible flavors or, in more dire cases, mask the bland or unpalatable thing that somehow ended up on your plate. Thanks to Cholula, I’ve been able to get through […]

The Anglo-American poet W. H. Auden once said: “I am beginning to lose patience with my personal relations. They are not deep and they are not cheap.” Auden’s quote may sound like the lyrical cynicism of a grumpy recluse, but it points out some hard truths about friendship that some people are hesitant to realize. […]

As a kid, I was always trying to skirt my parents’ rules. I stayed up late reading under the covers and I snuck extra cookies I wasn’t supposed to have. Yet, there is no clearer disregard for authority than marijuana use among Millennials. As punishment for use, members of the older Boomers and Generation X-ers […]

One of UC Davis’ hidden gems is finally getting the renovation it deserves. Olson Hall, originally built in 1963, has seen very few changes in its 50-plus years on the UC Davis campus and is simply too old. Minor changes have occurred, such as a decision to fasten plastic chairs to the floors in 2000. […]

To the Editor: Voting is our right, but registering to vote is a hassle. California’s voter registration process is outdated, inefficient and prone to error, which helps explain why the number of eligible voters registered is declining, as noted in the California Aggie article, “Have you registered to vote?” As the article mentions, the complex […]

Anti-abortion zealots take to the Quad A group of anti-abortion protesters took to the Quad on Feb. 29 and March 1, displaying graphic images as an attempt to shame and pull back the curtain of the supposed atrocities practiced by those who believe in a woman’s right to choose. The UC Davis Women’s Resources and […]

Next time you’re in the Bay Area visiting a friend or seeing a show, think about giving one of these places a try:   SF Hometown Creamery – The Inner Sunset, San Francisco Topping off the list, we have the San Francisco Hometown Creamery (SFHTC). This is the only place in San Francisco that makes […]

Hide yo kids hide yo Smartsite It’s all over the news and your Facebook timeline. Some guy you went to high school with shared it and added a very long paragraph with several emojis that you deemed TL;DR. For those of you reading this and asking yourselves, “What the heck is this woman talking about?” […]

UC Davis B- highest among UC’s A statewide study published earlier this month by the UC Student Association (UCSA) found that on average, UC’s are not adequately addressing their communities’ mental health problems, highlighting the need for more financial investment in counseling and therapeutic services. UC Davis scored the highest in the UC system, with […]