Opinion

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 […]

Buying certified specialty coffee has a positive impact on local growers   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Ah, caffeine. The chemical substance many of us college students depend on to get through lectures and focus on homework (I write this while sipping on an “Ecstatic” iced coffee from Philz). The most beloved and common […]

With a new Davis library on the horizon, the Editorial Board urges you to take advantage of the variety of resources your local library has available   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   The year is 2008, and the bell rings, signaling the end of the school day. You catch the bus home, microwave some Bagel […]

AP African American Studies course is a positive step, but contemporary issues must not be omitted   By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu    In recent weeks, the College Board has been under scrutiny for the new Advanced Placement (AP) course, African American Studies, which is currently being piloted at 60 schools across the country.  Most […]

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Fully-solicited advice from college students who have no more life experience than you   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   As students, we know how challenging college life can be — from midterms to roommate drama and everything in between. Factor in a case of the lovesick blues and there’s no chance of making it through […]

Reasons why you should play the latest installation in Nintendo’s “Legend of Zelda” series    By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Imagine a game where you’re able to glide over valleys, climb any mountain, swim up waterfalls and surf on your shield, exploring virtually anywhere. You can interact with the non-player characters (NPCs), whether it’s […]

Generative AI programs have the potential to destroy intellectual labor   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   This article was not written by AI. (No, seriously.) We’ve all heard of it. The AI promise to take the work out of everything from sending emails to writing your college admissions essays to finishing your novel. ChatGPT […]