Opinion

Sign now!   By AUDREY ZHANG – aurzhang@ucdavis.edu   When was the last time you’ve been inside a monument to human engineering? When was the last time you saw colors that clashed so horribly they made the presidential debate look like a loving embrace? When have we as a society lost our sense of whimsy? […]

While both candidates were cordial, it is still important to not let performative politics cloud your judgment    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   On Oct. 1, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance engaged in civil discourse and policy-driven conversation as they shared the stage during the vice presidential debate. The debate, hosted […]

If you know anything that can help, speak now or forever hold your silence   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu    Look. I know that the following message may sound crazy. You might (perhaps rightfully) question my sanity. I urge you to cast those thoughts aside. Seriously. Toss them in a bin, cover the lid […]

Get to know some of the people who help bring this paper together   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   The California Aggie is the official student-run newspaper for the UC Davis community. Our paper is also the best way for students to get involved in journalism and reporting experience on campus.  Every week we provide […]

Exploring the emotional and physical benefits of giving and receiving hugs   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Hugs are my absolute favorite thing in the world. There’s a number of reasons why I love them: they’re comfy, soft, stress-reducing and generally pleasant. Whenever I give or receive a hug, it truly feels as though […]

Pumpkin as a versatile (and healthy!) fall ingredient By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu Starbucks launched their famous “Pumpkin Spice Latte” (or PSL, for short) on Aug. 22, marking the beginning of the transition period away from hot, blazing summer and toward a moody, pumpkin-filled fall.  Pumpkins — whether in their plump harvest mode or hollowed […]

Wait, we have a student newspaper?  Hey Reader,  I debated opening this up with “Dear Reader,” but I wanted to keep this letter more casual. I’m sure there will be times when I need to use this platform to discuss the importance of journalism, campus issues and any other list of pressing topics — maybe […]

Is it healthy or is it advertising?   By MOLLY THOMPSON — mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu   Workout and diet fads are constantly circling the media stratosphere. The rise of the internet sped up the cycle, but we’ve seen it long before the advent of social media (think back to the jazzercise craze of the ‘80s). Recently, we’ve […]

May and administrators discuss UAW 4811 strike, AI usage, pro-Palestine encampment and their advice to graduates  By THE EDITORIAL BOARD The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor Gary May and administrators via Zoom to ask questions about the quarter. Attendees also included Faculty Advisor to the Chancellor and Provost Ari Kelman, Chief Marketing and […]

The Middle Class Scholarship and Cal Grant provide millions for California students, and cutting them will cause students to suffer    By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu    For many students, attending college would not be possible without financial aid and scholarships. Luckily for myself and many others, California has been a leader in the efforts […]

Here’s how to fight fast fashion — and look good doing it By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Fast fashion has revolutionized the clothing industry with the mass production of trendy items, appealing to a wide range of customers for its convenience and affordability. The business model gets its name from the rapid design, production and marketing […]

The jawline goes crazy   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu    UC Davis is a well-known, acclaimed university with esteemed faculty and plenty of research opportunities. However, it’s also known as “cow town.” Every freshman who is accepted into this fine institution is selected based on their knowledge that the cow goes moo.  Unsurprisingly, the […]