Opinion

Our tips for saving money and reducing stress during the moving process   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Yes, it’s that time of year again in Davis. We’re at the tail end of the last quarter in the academic calendar, seniors are preparing for graduation, others are planning for summer and it seems like everyone […]

You should turn your college living situation into your own personal sanctuary   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   As college students, our rooms are pretty temporary. We likely won’t live in these dorms, apartments or houses for more than a few years. For this reason, decorating your room may seem like a tedious, unnecessary […]

Incoming freshmen are the future of America. Hoorah!   By CARMEL RAVIV — craviv@ucdavis.edu   As this tumultuous school year comes to a close and we shed our prolific senior class, it is time to welcome an exciting new generation of Aggies. They will carry the torch of this great institution’s legacy and relish in […]

How you can utilize knowledge of color for your benefit   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu        Colors are all around you. From the blue of the sky to the green of the trees to the beige gray of the asphalt, your eyes perceive millions of colors in every moment. However, colors are not […]

Reduced anxiety and new friendships are some of the advantages to getting active   By AUDREY BOYCE — afboyce@ucdavis.edu   It is no secret that college provides a lot of new stressors for students. Living away from home for the first time, navigating new social situations and an uptick in academic responsibilities are all possible […]

Help, I’m being replaced   By ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu    When I heard that comedian and UC Davis alum Hasan Minhaj had been formally invited to speak at the 2023 commencement, I just assumed he had already said yes. But, no (the opposite of yes). They were “just asking.” I didn’t realize that UC […]

Show your support for Davis’s music scene that showcases a diverse range of up-and-coming artists    By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   With mainstream artists like K-pop group BTS and Drake and large concerts like Coachella and Rolling Loud, many are ready to drop hundreds (or dare we say, thousands of dollars for resold tickets) to […]

“It reminds me of the weather back home,” Satan said   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opinion@theaggie.org   “Summer vacation destination” isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Davis, CA. Most people get out of the Central Valley during the hotter months, visiting family, taking a trip to the Bay Area […]

There are ways to balance the economic benefits of a beverage company sponsorship with our commitment to reducing plastic waste on campus   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   It’s a question every environmentally minded individual has asked themselves: what difference can one person really make? Does recycling, riding your bike or toting around reusable utensils […]

Show your appreciation for those who have made your college experience special   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   There’s an episode of “How I Met Your Mother” that describes a concept known as “graduation goggles,” referring to the poignant feeling of nostalgia as soon as a job or life experience is about to end. And […]

Reflections on meaningful interactions with strangers   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   I am often the person who will spark up a conversation with the person next to me, whether I’m waiting in line, sitting at a crowded café, at a music festival or even just walking down the street. For the most part, […]

Drinks and customizations that are sure to improve your next coffee run   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   To some, Starbucks can seem slightly overwhelming, with their special beverage size names and dozens of modifications for their constantly expanding drink options. Many just stick to one or two drinks every time they visit their […]