Opinion

The Editorial Board looks back on a wonderful year together (and cries) Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief By Madeleine Payne As I write this, you’re sitting across from me at a table in the Main Reading Room, vigorously editing stories before tomorrow’s layout while sipping on some Tazo Zen tea, pausing to ask my opinion on two […]

Professional cycling embodies true humanity in sport   By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu   There is something special about professional cycling. When I first tuned in, I thought it was just like every other sport on television, but it’s different. I had a hard time putting my finger on why it was, but now that […]

Guys, guys, guys — this is my life’s passion. For real this time BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu  Two people crossed paths in front of the CoHo. From an outsider’s perspective, they had nothing in common, no reason to stop or even glance at each other. Two ships passing in the night.  But soulmates are […]

The aftermath of the mistake is more relevant than ever By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu Vaccines have been a part of our society for ages, with the first vaccine being given way back in 1796 (for cowpox). That means scientists spent over 200 years establishing the virtues of vaccines and how beneficial they are to […]

May and administrators discuss Cow4Mascot, COVID-19, California Building Code standards and more The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor Gary May, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan, Chief Campus Counsel Mike Sweeney, Director of Athletics Rocko DeLuca, Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Renetta Tull, Faculty Advisor to the Chancellor and Provost […]

All artists should be compensated for their work and time Whether it is dancing at a concert, reading poetry, perusing a gallery or watching a film, almost everyone can find a way to enjoy and appreciate art. Local art is especially important to celebrate and support. Smaller artists must be celebrated as their work provides […]

Here are some ways for students to receive support and save time and money While being in college isn’t always easy, there are many perks associated with being a student at UC Davis. From unique discounts with certain companies to invaluable on-campus resources, Davis has many often underutilized resources that can save students both time […]

We are teaching about conflict the wrong way   By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu   War is patriotic. War is full of emotion and is an avenue taken by nations or other entities to build a world more favorable to themselves. The U.S. wouldn’t be around today if it wasn’t for ordinary people willing to […]

The strange, soothing power of an American breakfast classic    By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu    From elementary school until most of high school, I would only eat one thing for breakfast: Eggo chocolate chip toaster waffles slathered with vegan butter and maple syrup — the ultra artificial kind that is basically just corn syrup […]

College is an amazing opportunity to meet others within your field   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu    I think when many people think of the word “networking,” especially college students, they think of car salesmen or pompous people in business suits making shady deals. There’s a sort of sneaky, smarmy connotation to the word. […]

The Editorial Board encourages the university to prioritize student well-being with improved mental health services   Although mental health is always important to consider, the month of May specifically marks Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to promote advocacy for mental health and support individuals with mental illnesses. While the pandemic has shed light […]

We share our ranking of french fries from eight Davis restaurants To celebrate our Best of Davis issue, the Editorial Board ordered takeout from eight restaurants to taste and rank their french fries. We tried fries from Ali Baba, Nick the Greek, Burgers and Brew, Burger Patch, The Gunrock, Cafe Bernardo, Fire Wings and Raising […]