Opinion

Here it is: the totally official Davis animal ranking
ColumnMarch 6, 2024
Ever wonder which animal is the G.O.A.T? Look no further By MALCOLM LANGE — mslange@ucdavis.edu With so many animals here on campus, UC Davis students have pondered the essential question of which is the best. Well, there are so many to choose from: we have cows, squirrels, cats, turkeys and so many more. […]

My Safe Ride flipped the iPad around on me
HumorMarch 6, 2024
This tipping thing is getting out of hand By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu The other night, I decided to study late at the Teaching and Learning Complex (TLC) for my upcoming midterms. As I was studying, the material became so unbelievably boring that I nodded off and later woke up in a pile […]

A love letter to not knowing what’s next
EditorialMarch 5, 2024
How to practice gratitude for this uncertain time in your life By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Whether you’re graduating this June or in a couple years, the thought of life after college has surely crossed your mind. Some people wince at the thought, some are excited to get out of here and some even have jobs […]

Different types of schedules
CartoonMarch 5, 2024
Drawn by: Lanhui Zhen –– lazhen@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are fictionalized.)

Tell your ASUCD representatives how to best represent you
EditorialMarch 4, 2024
From Lawntopia to divestment bills, the student body can directly impact where their student fees go By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Every Thursday night at 6:10 p.m., the ASUCD Senate and other elected officials gather on the third floor of Memorial Union to make decisions representative of the wants and needs of the student […]

What’s in your water?
ColumnMarch 4, 2024
Where Davis water comes from, and how to ensure it is safe to drink By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu Do you know where your water comes from? I asked around with this question, curious to see the breadth of knowledge that my peers, friends and UC Davis students in general have about our […]

Bits of Davis: Rock avalanche
CartoonMarch 4, 2024
Drawn by: Nimra Farhan –– nfarhan@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are fictionalized.)

TikTok says I have ADHD
ColumnFebruary 29, 2024
The implications of self-diagnostic social media content By MOLLY THOMPSON — mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu “Put a finger down if it’s hard for you to stay organized,” an “expert” said in a TikTok video who went on to diagnose me with ADHD — attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It has become increasingly common in recent years for internet creators […]

Your major decides your Peet’s order
HumorFebruary 28, 2024
Sorry, I don’t make the rules —- or the drinks By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu Animal Biology: Iced milk. Geology: Coffee on the rocks (translation for non-geology majors: iced coffee). Managerial Economics: Small hot latte (only ordered for a networking event). Mechanical Engineering: Vanilla frappe (doesn’t like coffee) but washes it down with […]

It’s time to say goodbye to unpaid internships
ColumnFebruary 28, 2024
While they may be legal, they are never really ethical By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu Internships, though not mandatory for graduation at UC Davis, offer valuable opportunities for students to explore career options and develop professional skills essential for job applications. Given this, society puts immense pressure on college students to get an […]

Office hour panic
CartoonFebruary 27, 2024
Drawn by: Lanhui Zhen –– lazhen@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are fictionalized.)

The complex politics of separating art from the artist
ColumnFebruary 27, 2024
Is it possible to be objective about art? By JOAQUIN WATERS — jwat@ucdavis.edu The phrase “separating art from the artist” has been thrown around a lot recently. Arguments in favor of the mantra and against it permeate just about every space of cultural discussion. Is it possible to view art with complete objectivity, even […]

