Opinion

Here at The Aggie, we’ve made our New Year’s resolutions. After a tumultuous 2015, we’re looking forward to continuing to contribute our voice to the Davis community. These are some of the most important issues the Editorial Board wishes to see addressed in 2016: Less sexual assault Sexual violence is a huge issue on college […]

My name is Evan Lilley, and I’m here to introduce readers of The California Aggie to my new and “completely necessary” humor column. Some may doubt why the newspaper actually needs such a column when there are plenty of other good sources of satirical news such as The Onion or “The Daily Show.” Good point. […]

With primary election season less than a month away, both Democrats and Republicans remain uncertain over who will become their eventual nominee. But one thing is clear: Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump have sent shockwaves across the country with their widespread popularity. So how are these candidates, often considered renegades by members of their own […]

In this special edition of The Internet Explorer, I have tasked myself with the mission of ranking the most popular social networking sites. That being said, this list is centered around the very trivial, high stakes question of how I would rather waste my time. As a note, since my assessments are based on experience […]

U.N. Climate Change Conference engages world leaders. Leaders from around the world gathered in Paris on Nov. 30 for the 2015 U.N. Climate Change Conference that will take place over the next 12 days, culminating on Dec. 11. The Paris talks are a critical chance for world leaders to agree on a sweeping climate action […]

After reading a quarter’s worth of columns on the topic, I’m sure you’re just about over anything Millennial. Yet, you can’t help think about the elements and individuals that have defined our generation, from social media innovators like Mark Zuckerberg to courageous education activists such as Malala Yousafzai. The technological, ideological and cultural revolutions which […]

For many big corporate companies, the use of forced labor, underpaid workers or unhealthy chemicals is an attempt to maximize profits. What if we lived in a world where these types of practices didn’t result in rewards? What if profit only came to those who were patient, worked hard and played fair? We have a […]

In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, many have taken to social media to pay tribute to the fallen victims and express sorrow for the city. Like many people, I found out about the tragedy through Facebook. Shortly after the attacks, the site made a photo filter of the French flag available for […]

Editorial Board thankful for UC Davis. Ellie Dierking, Features Editor It’s that time of year again: the season of “thankfulness.” While there are lots of things to be thankful for this holiday season, you’re probably most thankful for the opportunity to stuff your face with Thanksgiving dinner plus pumpkin pie, cookies, ice cream and other […]

Twenty years ago, a career in writing or media meant working for a newspaper, magazine or a TV or radio station. Basic blogging sites may have existed, but a person certainly couldn’t make a living through this medium. Entirely different standards define today’s careers in media. Advances in blogging and social media have not only […]

Get on Santa’s good list! Think of the food, gifts, games and memories that will fill your home this holiday season. Now think of the origin of all those things. The wrapping paper, the packaging for the food you purchased — consider all the greenhouse emissions that will be produced creating that food and those […]

Whether we realize it or not, information technology is taking over the world. The use of ‘Big Data’ and technology is becoming an important part of society, with applications not only in social networking, but also in business, social science and medicine. Today, a degree in computer or data science seems to be a Millennial’s […]