Opinion

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 […]

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 […]