Opinion

Like father, like daughter   By NEVAEH KARRAKER— nakarraker@ucdavis.edu   My father’s favorite word is “facetious.” He bellows it while cooking spicy ramen at 10 p.m., he whispers it during our debates and chuckles it out while telling cheesy dad jokes. It’s become a consistent inside joke between us, especially in the kitchen. Cooking is […]

How our phones monopolize our free time   By Tara Romero— tcrome@ucdavis.edu   “What did you do over break?” — the dreaded question for all of us social media addicts. You don’t want to admit that you spent the majority of your break watching fan-wars unfold on Twitter and clocking in for a six-hour night […]

Studies indicate that having an enemy is actually good for you   By MADISON SEEMAN— meseeman@ucdavis.edu   As children, we’re often discouraged from using the word “hate.” It’s a “strong” word, adults tell us. But I say that now is the time for strong words; We’ve been told for far too long that hatred kills […]

Seasonal affective disorder and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day   By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu   If you’ve been to the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) recently, you’re likely familiar with the fun, seemingly random exit polls the staff often pose on a little whiteboard for gym goers to vote on as […]

Now is the time to prioritize both your well-being and your academic productivity By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Every year, winter quarter at UC Davis greets students with unforgiving classes, shorter days and colder weather, making it one of the toughest periods of the academic school year. While surviving the quarter may seem daunting (cue flashbacks […]

Researchers visiting UC Davis are unsatisfied with their catering options   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   Recently, the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE) hosted three traveling researchers. It was a pleasant affair composed of a guest lecture, several meetings and an ending presentation. Many connections were made and networks were expanded. An […]

Factors to consider before purchasing your next car   By Ellie Noh — eenoh@ucdavis.edu   With the increasing inevitability of the climate crisis, new forms of green technology are being developed in hopes to help mitigate environmental damage. One of the most recent developments is seen on the roads with electric vehicles (EVs).  Although electric […]

Sentimentality drives the book industry during the holiday season   By Abhinaya Kasagani— akasagani@ucdavis.edu   Winter is magical in its crispness and twinkle of soft lights, in the warmth of traditions passed down over generations. The season is one of sentimentality, and, for the book industry (just like any consumerist industry), this is the time […]

How politicians shape contemporary culture    By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu   On Nov. 5, the citizens of the United States elected a “strongman” — who, according to NPR, is “someone who represents democracy as weak and ineffectual, presenting himself as the only one who can fix the nation’s problems.” Superman, though not a historical figure, […]

A gourmet gift guide    By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu   The hardest people to shop for are always family members. Especially the ones that are just far enough removed that you don’t really know their lifestyles, but close enough that you’re still obligated to get them a Christmas present. Like, what am I supposed […]

The beautiful meaning behind this musical’s interpretation of a beloved Greek myth   By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu   The ancient myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is a popular tale in Greek mythology. It is also, perhaps, one of the most tragic and poignant; so much so that it gives Shakespeare a run for his […]

Why would you want to eat something so sexy?    By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   To whom it may concern:   I don’t know about you, but I am tired of eating turkey every year at Thanksgiving. Frankly, it’s unoriginal and boring. Why not spice things up with a nice smoked trout? Ugh, I’m […]