Opinion

Finding meaningful experiences amongst life’s inherent limitations is easier said than done    By JHANA RHODES—jsrho@ucdavis.edu   I feel existential and have been this way for over two weeks. As I stood in front of one of the many towering bookshelves in The Avid Reader Bookstore, vibrant mosaics of books — from Edgar Allan Poe […]

Finding the value in social sciences in an era of animosity    By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu   As someone majoring in the humanities and social sciences, I have my fair share of “What are you gonna do with that?” questions. I used to answer genuinely, putting all of my energy into a beautifully crafted […]

Musicians now play the role that jesters once played in Shakespearean plays     By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu   I am proud to announce that I was the kid in high school who didn’t mind, and honestly kind of loved, reading plays. I’ve decided that owning this truth is half the battle of rebranding the enjoyment […]

Do they hate you? Love you? A secret third thing?   By MADISON SEEMAN — meseeeman@ucdavis.edu   Nearly 30 minutes into my three-hour-long computer lab, I felt a strong disturbance in the vibes. Something was boring to me, strong enough to bypass all three layers of my incredibly cozy outfit. It was the kind of […]

Bootcut jeans are a bold choice, eh?   By NEVAEH KARRAKER— nakarraker@ucdavis.edu   The ignition of a revolution is near: There’s a demand for justice and a cry for change, and Kendrick Lamar holds the power of unity within his grasp. His artistry is more than just songs — it’s a reflection of the complexities […]

Why do advertisements feel so surreal?    By CALEB SILVER —chsilver@ucdavis.edu    Ryan Reynolds, actor and billionaire, has appeared on my screen a lot lately — and it isn’t because I’ve been watching any of the films he takes part in. Reynolds owns a large chunk of Aviation American Gin, which runs ads featuring him […]

Commanding a laugh: cue or crutch?   By Abhinaya Kasagani— akasagani@ucdavis.edu   The laugh track sits itself down beside you on the couch, right as you are in the middle of shoveling popcorn into your mouth. You want the laugh track to be like watching television with you. You want the laugh track to like […]

How will this impact my daily omelet?   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   Late one night, I left the library around closing time (since I am a nerd), and I noticed something peculiar in the distance. Looking toward Mrak Hall, I saw a team of doctors in hazmat suits rushing toward the Eye on […]

Contract grading can become a tiresome statutory obligation   By Abhinaya Kasagani — akasagani@ucdavis.edu   “On a grading scale of one (below expectations) to three (exceeds expectations), give yourself any grade you wish to have and we will expect that you uphold this promise. We might check in once throughout the quarter, but otherwise have […]

What hasn’t the Trump administration done?   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   This week marks the one-month anniversary of President Donald Trump’s return to power, with a new and fascist-aligning administration. Within a month of assuming office, Trump has signed 73 executive orders, with many more expected throughout his term.  During this time, the Trump […]

How dangerous political rhetoric works to normalize the mass deportation of undocumented Latino immigrants   By TARA ROMERO— tcrome@ucdavis.edu   “Illegal aliens.” It’s a phrase that already feels like Propaganda 101, and yet it’s plastered across news outlets and feeds throughout the country. With President Donald Trump’s return to office, dehumanizing rhetoric has circulated in […]

Limiting your time on social media can open up a world of self-discovery and connection   By JHANA RHODES — jsrho@ucdavis.edu             I chose to disappear in an era where social media is equated with connection, relevance and visibility. Gone with the likes and comments, I deleted all of my social media accounts in a […]