Opinion

On Feb. 18, voting will begin for the 2014 Winter Quarter ASUCD elections, which will determine six new senators as well as a new ASUCD President and Vice President. The Aggie Editorial Board interviewed and evaluated each of the 15 senate candidates and three executive tickets. Normally, we would select six senate candidates to endorse. […]

Tacos are an important part of my life. You might even — if you were so inclined — call me something of a taco philosopher. Now a taco philosopher ponders the deeper questions of taco existence. What size tortilla is best? What is the ideal cilantro/onion ratio? And of course, the question which still keeps […]

The California Aggie is asking for your help. We are introducing a referendum to the student body to add $3.10 per quarter to student fees in a campaign that we’re calling “Save The Aggie.” As the situation stands, our college newspaper doesn’t have enough money to make it to next year. This is The Aggie’s […]

If you are looking to be impressive, but do not want to put in a lot of effort, I have the book for you. Voltaire’s Candide is short, exciting and, heck, a fancy-schmancy historical figure like Voltaire wrote it so it’s the perfect literary reference for any snobby dinner party. What is also awesome about […]

As a professor at UC Davis, I have witnessed over the years the saga of UC budget cuts, tuition hikes and increased pressures on departments to teach larger numbers of students. Teaching assistants have become the frontline instructors for our large undergraduate classes at this university. I write as a faculty member in support of […]

It’s not exactly easy to keep up with legislation. There’s a whole lot of political jargon and confusing legalese. Not to mention after sitting through class all day, it’s not the most riveting read. However, it’s crucial that we keep up with legislation that directly affects us as both students and taxpayers. So let’s buckle […]

As a transfer student, I only have two years at UC Davis. The filing period for graduation began a few days ago and I don’t feel ready to graduate just yet. Which is surprising — I always assumed I’d just feel “ready” to move on when the time came. I assumed I’d be ready to […]

For their size, it’s impressive how much confusion seeds cause. “Haven’t we been genetically engineering seeds for years?” “Don’t GMOs occur on their own in nature?” These are common questions people less familiar with plant science might ask. In order to understand the politics of seeds, it is imperative that everyone involved in the debate […]

Have you ever used coffee, energy drinks or prescription stimulants to stay awake all night to study? Many of us do so, especially the night before midterms or finals. After doing so, how do you feel the next day? Do you feel fully alert and aware while taking the test? We mostly study all night […]

It’s no secret that football (soccer for you Yanks) holds a privileged position in the pantheon of Latin American culture. The beautiful game nears an almost religious significance for many in the region — I include myself in this group. The commandments of the faith are beautiful in their simplicity: ‘stand by your side through […]

As student assistants with Student Health and Counseling Services’ Health Education and Promotion Department, we appreciate your article for spreading awareness about the new and groundbreaking UC Davis Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy, implemented Jan. 1, 2014. Additionally, we would like to draw attention to the many resources and services offered by the University to […]

I knew that transferring to UC Davis would mean taking harder classes, having more responsibilities and inevitably facing the terrifying process of graduating and moving on to the real world. I expected to have longer homework assignments and learn more diverse concepts than I previously had. I’m not sure I can say that I was […]