Opinion

The pros and cons of non-traditional schools   By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    I grew up attending school on 14 acres of hilly, renovated farmland. I went to art and music classes in a repurposed dairy barn with one corner full of drums and recorders, one with long, stained wooden tables, wide rugs in […]

We need to resurrect the valuable art of hat-wearing   By MADISON SEEMAN— meseeman@ucdavis.edu   Walking through the streets of Davis, I’m assaulted by the tragic absence of hats. Sure, there are a few brave little baseball caps and a beanie or two in the winter, but these are underwhelming in the face of our […]

Watch out, ladies   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   In a not-so-far-away land, dubbed the “Pad,” there slept many Unitrans buses through the night. Not a single bus was stirring, not even the Z line (he’s a heavy sleeper). You see, these buses need their sleep because their days start bright and early. To […]

Coachella isn’t that fun when you don’t have the money for it    By JHANA RHODES—jsrho@ucdavis.edu   Coachella 2025 has officially wrapped after two weeks of iconic performances featuring some of the most talented artists in the world. Lisa and Jennie from Blackpink, Lady Gaga, Megan Thee Stallion, Charli XCX and Green Day were some […]

Since when was there so much protein in the ice cream aisle?   By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu   “Try our new protein donuts!” proclaims the advertisement on my Instagram feed, followed by another showcasing protein-packed cereal, protein-fortified lattes, protein-filled Pop-Tarts and protein-enhanced tortilla chips. Nowadays, grocery stores are filled with protein-forward products — the […]

Do your part to keep the planet safe for future generations   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Tuesday, April 22 represented an important day for the environment and our world as a whole, as it was the 55th annual Earth Day celebration. First created as a way to give back and recognize the crucial role […]

Unitrans fosters a sense of community at UC Davis   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   Unitrans has been awarded the title of Best ASUCD Unit once again. This ASUCD unit tasks itself with the transportation of thousands of undergraduates to and from campus and around the city of Davis. With two major bus terminals […]

The Editorial Board encourages you to consider accountability, diversity and fiscal responsibility when casting your ballot   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   From April 21 to 25, the ASUCD spring elections are open for students to cast their ballots for six senators, one executive ticket and three measures, as well as a number of other […]

By AILI KOGA— aakoga@ucdavis.edu   Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are fictionalized.)

Riddle me this, Troll   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   There’s a new trend developing on the UC Davis campus, and clearly, I need to know about it. Couples are flocking to the Arboretum in droves, with the hopes of strengthening their relationships. Some may think they are participating in the “love lock” tradition, […]

Political statements that start and end with “protection” and “acceptance” reinforce targeted communities’ positions as a “victim” or an “other”   By GEETIKA MAHAJAN — giamahajan@ucdavis.edu   In early 2021, a video of Missouri father Brandon Boulware went viral. In the video, Boulware is condemning a ban against transgender athletes in Missouri by citing his […]

Drawn by: Katherine Ong–– keong@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are fictionalized.