Opinion

The pastor who predicted the end of the world a few months back was, I think, really on to something. Given that his followers sold their homes, spent huge sums of money on billboards and advertisement trying to tell the world – or, as much of the world that drove by their billboards and advertisements […]

Halloween weekend and the envelope-pushing skin-baring “costumes” it yielded have come and passed. Don’t worry, I’m not going to bore you with a diatribe about trashiness versus creativity – that shtick is a tired, silent shout. I will, however, gladly lay this other doozy of a seasonal cliché on you: just as the candy that […]

On Oct. 27, a group of over 75 protesters entered the UC Davis Shields Library, carrying signs and chanting as they marched through the building. We support their goal of publicly opposing UC fee hikes but interrupting students’ studies is not the way to create such a change. Midterm season is upon us and students […]

Several years ago I suffered a head injury as a result of a bike accident; consequently, I am particularly conscious of the risks and possible dangers of biking. My accident was the result of another cyclist getting too close and bumping my back tire, something that could happen any day here on campus. All of […]

I am somewhere to the left of the Democratic Party but, when I saw that Conscience of a Conservative by Barry Goldwater selling for $1.99 on Kindle, I snapped it up. Clearly, the market had spoken. Conscience of a Conservative, ghostwritten by Goldwater’s speechwriter in 1960, is a classic statement of libertarian principles. Indeed, one […]

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 […]