Opinion

Is print still preferred in a digital society?   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   The debate between books and textbooks in either print or digital format has been a hot topic for quite some time, especially in academic circles. While some students prefer to stick with traditional print, others find the convenience of a […]

Drawn by: Lidya Shcherbakova –– lvshcherbakova@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 3rd Street market is a wonderful display of Davis’s artistic community   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   A stroll through the Saturday Art Market is a feast for your eyes, ears and soul. Jewelry glistens in the early sunlight and intricate art pieces adorn tables and boards. Vendors smile warmly at the passersby, […]

Five key takeaways from the 2023 State of the Union Address   By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu   As the house chamber filled on Feb. 7, many were unsure of how President Joe Biden would perform in his second State of the Union address. Amid political chaos, would he be able to stand out and […]

If you’re my linguistics TA, stop reading   By CARMEL RAVIV — craviv@ucdavis.edu   Some of us have fidget toys to pass the time in class. Others online shop. Others have Google Docs open so they can call themselves an academic weapon and then play 2048 the whole time. However, an unhinged population out there […]

Honest and constructive criticism is key to students’ growth and success   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Most students have likely turned in a paper that they were less than proud of or failed to allocate enough time to an in-class project. That’s okay — failure is part of the learning process. But, at least in […]

Adult allergies are more common than you think   By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu   I never really knew what food allergies were. Growing up in an ethnic household, saying you were allergic to something was seen as a myth. To be fair, I understand why that is; where my parents and grandparents grew up, […]

Although it can take longer, there are many perks to having a double major   By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu   Choosing a major when you first start at university can be difficult, but it can be even harder when you have so many varying interests. Coming to UC Davis, I knew how much I […]

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In response to the wave of anti-trans sentiment and legislation, it’s important to be an ally in any way you can   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Content warning: this article contains discussions of transphobia. Editor’s note: This article reflects the views held by the majority of the Editorial Board.   Recent backlash from a […]

It’s important to be aware and respectful of the land you occupy   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   “Patwin” means “person” or “the people” in the Patwin language. The name was given to the subgroup of northern-dwelling Wintun in 1877 by American reporter and ethnographer Stephen Powers — a salient example of white Americans […]

Good morning design majors! I hope all your dreams come true <3   By ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu    Like winter quarter, this list goes from okay to terrible to worse.   Atmospheric Science: I love weatherpeople. 10/10 Physics (B.A.): Absolutely blows my mind that you can get a bachelor of arts in physics. Rails […]