Opinion

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 […]

100% guaranteed. You can sue UCD if these don’t come true.    By ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu    Aries: Your utilities will be about the same as last quarter. Maybe a little more. Capricorn: Childproofing your house isn’t just for expecting parents. It’s also for idiots who come home drunk and walk into the dinner […]

So the frat boys can frat better!   By CARMEL RAVIV— craviv@ucdavis.edu   After a superintendent meeting discussing the vitality of fraternities at UC Davis, Chancellor Gary May realized that we need to do better to accommodate them. After all, they have done so much for campus social life and student alcoholism, without doing any […]

While some may advocate for separating the art from the artist, Rowling’s regressive views have always been present within the text   By GEETIKA MAHAJAN — giamahajan@ucdavis.edu   Even before the “Harry Potter” book series was complete, it began to transcend the kind of popularity typically associated with works of children’s literature. Describing it as […]

Disclaimer: If you listen to any of these bands, you have great taste   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   Fleetwood Mac You have a flair for the dramatic, great hair and lots of rings. When you were a kid you dressed up as a witch for Halloween. You shop exclusively at Trader Joe’s. If […]

Eating healthy and sharing food with family and friends can help boost physical and emotional well-being   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Most of the time, we don’t think about what we eat. Sure, we often try to figure out a balanced diet, or at least fight impulses to go to In-N-Out every couple […]

Yeah, pregnancy is a big deal. But what if I scrape my elbow?   BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu    What’s the worst thing that could happen as a result of sex? Unwanted pregnancy? STIs? Emotional damage? What about jamming your finger? Sixty percent of college students will injure themselves during sex, with 15% breaking […]

Brace yourself for the heat with these upbeat tunes from your favorite student journalists   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   While we’ve all enjoyed the past week or so being cooler than expected, we knew it couldn’t last forever — heat, bugs and blooms are on the horizon. What better time than now to curate […]

Trendy trouble for our planet and people   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   Fashion trends may come and go, but the consequences of fast fashion are here to stay. As college students, most of us have fallen victim to the allure of inexpensive and trendy items from popular brands like Target, GAP, H&M or […]