Opinion

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.

UC Davis’ suspension of the LSA and what this means for students’ right to open expression   By TARA ROMERO — tcrome@ucdavis.edu   On Feb. 28, 2025, the Law Student Association (LSA) on our campus passed an amendment to their constitution that adopted Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) legislation in support of Palestine. Through this […]

The key to being “good” is being terrible first   By NADIA IWACH — nmiwach@ucdavis.edu   My first run left me unconvinced that evolution was complete — when my feet first hit the pavement, I swore the pavement hit me back. Barrelling down Russell Boulevard, I lasted about eight minutes before I saved face with […]

I lie to TikTok and it lies back   By ABHINAYA KASAGANI— akasagani@ucdavis.edu   Most days, I scroll through TikTok absentmindedly, typing in phrases like “disorganized attachment,” “What if I love my partner but don’t like them?” or “Am I operating out of fear or instinct?” TikTok has none of my answers, but that doesn’t […]