Opinion

Analysis is a real killjoy    By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    “Would you say that, overall, you’re happy?” came the voice over the phone from 380 miles away, just 20 minutes into our just-to-catch-up conversation.  “Yeah, I think so. I mean, there are definitely days where I’d say I’m not, but for the most […]

Why we must reprioritize kindness   By Abhinaya Kasagani — opinion@theaggie.org   When I first moved to college, I was uncomfortable with the urgency at which most things moved. When I got to something, everyone was already onto the next thing; friendships were fleeting, kindness was limited and, worst of all, none of this was […]

May and administrators discuss mask policies, student safety, research opportunities and more  By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor Gary May, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan, Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff Carl Engelbach, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Dana Topousis, Vice Chancellor of UC Davis Finance, […]

They’ll get back together in a week   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   Just when I thought the Unitrans bus lines were in harmony again, there appears to be more drama. One of my sources in the bus garage informed me that the M bus has been seen sobbing in the corner at night […]

Understanding the importance of sidewalk etiquette is pertinent to creating a safe and courteous sidewalk environment    By JHANA RHODES— opinion@theaggie.org             I was walking mindlessly on the winding path toward the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) when a biker almost hit me. A frantic cyclist had emerged through the trees, cutting right through the […]

It’s time we stop making introverts feel like being quiet is wrong    By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu   “Don’t you ever talk?”  This is one of the many dreadful questions that almost every introverted person has been asked by peers, family members or even people they barely know.  As a fellow “quiet” person myself, […]

Our pursuits for connection in all of its obscurity   By NEVAEH KARRAKER — opinion@theaggie.org   Constantine, a Roman Emperor, sheathed by dull ceramic. As remarkably as the passing of the Edict of Milan, the statuette materialized on the Cuarto dormitory steps amidst a foggy morning. The news of a gnome-sized brunette girl in a […]

With Thanksgiving approaching, take some time to reflect on where you can find gratitude in your life   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   UC Davis Land Acknowledgement Statement: We should take a moment to acknowledge the land on which we are gathered. For thousands of years, this land has been the home of Patwin people. […]

Drawn by: Sandhya Pfile –– sbpfile@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are fictionalized.)

Next time you go to the Craft Center, make sure you say hi   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   The other day, I went to the ceramics room in the Craft Center to visit all of the artistic people here at UC Davis. As an accounting student, I try to keep in touch with […]

Our advice for cutting costs, starting savings accounts and gaining some much-needed financial grace   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD College, for many, is a time of newfound independence, and with this independence comes financial responsibility. While being fiscally responsible can be overwhelming, the Editorial Board wants to offer you some tips and resources to help […]

Impressionist art is rebellious, intuitive and imperfect   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   “Impression Sunrise,” Claude Monet’s beautifully complex debut painting, captivated me from the moment I first saw it.  Depicting a lonely boat floating on a waterway, a blazing orange sun and the plumes of industrial life in the distance, “Impression Sunrise” conveys […]