Opinion

Women interested in celebrating their 21st birthday at Froggy’s on Second Street are greeted with a complimentary 1.5 fluid ounces of sexism and degradation. Two parts alcohol, one part whipped cream and the inability to use your hands? Meet The Blow Job, just one example of a sexist culture that encourages daytime intellectuals to remove […]

I didn’t expect to encounter bros in Brussels. I figured that Europeans were way too intelligent for such a trend and that typical American bros wouldn’t ever leave the frat house. I was wrong on both accounts. It’s not that there are any real, stereotypically bro Euro-bros around; rather, Europeans love bros. There are two […]

In his opinion published Nov. 1, titled “Aggie Athletics,” Paul Medved discussed his fear that pressure to succeed in athletics will ultimately be the demise of our university’s principles and values. We respectfully disagree. Success does not necessarily mean compromised values. UC Davis’ history has always been about growth and striving for greater success. We went from a farm, […]

Once upon a delightful time, when Borders still existed and life was thus full of sunshine and rainbows, I was geeking out in the sci-fi section when a book suctioned my attention faster than a vacuum eats hair clips. As always, I skimmed the back, then flipped the book open to examine the barcode on […]

With the World Series now over (congrats to UC Davis alumnus and Cardinals’ shortstop Daniel Descalso on becoming a world champion) the attention of the American sports public is pointed directly at the NFL. Every NFL team has a distinct reputation, and with those reputations comes comparisons. So, without further ado, here is a rundown […]

Do you know anyone who doesn’t have a cell phone? Chances are that, if you’re in lecture while you’re reading this, most students are either on their cell phones or have them out on their desks. Despite some professors’ rules to keep cell phones turned off and in backpacks, students still use them. UC Davis […]

When I was 16, I wanted to be 18. Then when I turned 18, I couldn’t wait to be 21. After that, there’s not another age which anyone looks forward to. Every age gained after 21 will just be another passing of a year. Besides, becoming an adult is frightening. There are so many uncertainties […]

“My intention is to review the input you provide, and then set a course for achieving excellence in our program and our student-athletes.” With that statement Chancellor Katehi recently declared her intent to decide the future of Aggie Athletics. She’s hiring a new Athletic Director, so she’s decided that the very nature of the program […]

On Oct. 25, an unknown group passed out DVDs on campus entitled 180 labeled with nothing more than “Award-Winning Documentary.” Some students who received the video were told it was a historical documentary. To the surprise of many viewers, the video, which began its first half in discussion about the Holocaust, turned quickly and unexpectedly […]

I have several concerns regarding the Chilean Student Association of UC Davis, California. It blows my mind that the students who belong to this association have chosen to participate in a lunch with a visiting, unelected Congressman from Chile who was appointed by the leadership of his party (UDI) to represent District #32 in the […]

Herman Cain is not running for president, not really. In a recently infamous campaign ad, his manager Mark Block claims, after taking a drag on a cigarette that would make lung cancer itself blush, that we’ve never seen a candidate quite like Herman Cain before. I beg to differ. In this last year, we’ve seen […]

I write in response to Jordan Carroll’s column last Thursday alleging a connection between Occupy Wall Street and the University of California. His argument was built on some pillars that simply are not factual and he ignored or understated some inconvenient truths to make his case. Let me offer just two examples. First and foremost, […]