Opinion

Hyperactivity is only one of many symptoms of the disorder, and it doesn’t manifest itself as often in girls   By AUDREY BOYCE — afboyce@ucdavis.edu   Contrary to common belief, ADHD is not just limited to disruptive young boys who cannot sit still in their seats. The ADHD diagnosis for females doubled from 1997 to […]

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Aggies deserve classic and creative official merchandise    By OWEN RUDERMAN — opinion@theaggie.org   Regrettably, my time in Davis is approaching its end. And even though I’ve only been here for a couple of years, it’s come to feel like my home. I’ve cherished (almost) every moment here, and, as a result, it’s only natural […]

The event invites students to open their hearts, mind and wallets (but mostly their wallets)   By CARMEL RAVIV — craviv@ucdavis.edu   If you came by the MU Quad a week ago, then you must have experienced the toe ring booth, soothing sounds of the wind catchers, tie-dye everything and a bunch of walking advertisements […]

Try the VIA Character Strengths Survey   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   I have found self-reflection to be one of the secrets to my happiness. For some, it’s exercise, nature, music, meditation, friends or sunshine. It can take some time to figure out what your secret is, but regardless, I believe self-reflection is helpful […]

What you can actually do to make a difference during humanitarian crises    By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   Across the globe, from the turbulent Palestinian-Iranian conflict to ongoing battles in Sudan to the heartbreaking plight of hunger and thirst in the Horn of Africa, countless individuals are grappling with immense challenges. I’ve noticed that […]

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It’s important to choose your work environment wisely when searching for a job   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opinion@theaggie.org   The post-COVID era that we are now in has changed the way we live our daily lives in a number of ways. For example, masks are a much more common sight, and many people have […]

I am suffering from the consequences of my own actions   By CARMEL RAVIV — craviv@ucdavis.edu   Every week or so, I have a paper to write, a midterm to study for, a reading response to do or math problems to solve. It’s crazy to think all of these mundane little tasks eventually add up […]

Volkswagen gets an honorable mention because swag is in the name   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   You’ve probably heard that cars are extensions of our personalities. Whether this is true or not, it’s no secret that drivers are judged by other drivers frequently and with reckless abandon. And by other drivers, I mean […]

The Editorial Board shares their favorite things to do in and around Davis   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Sometimes, the small college town of Davis tests us; school monopolizes our time, it’s hot as all get out and the town can feel boring at times. But if you take a second to stop and […]

AI cannot replace human connection   By AUDREY BOYCE — afboyce@ucdavis.edu   For years, social media has caused a whirlwind of controversy about how it can impact young brains. Humans hiding behind screens while communicating with each other has opened the door to many potential risks for upcoming generations.  You probably think the words you […]