Opinion

Recent attack on Paul Pelosi is an example of how democracy is being threatened by extremist ideology   By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu  There is no denying that violence is intricately woven into the history of the U.S. In times of transition, those who oppose radical change lash out. This can be done through protest, […]

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.)

How to act appropriately at a concert from a frequent concert-goer   By MICHELLE MENDOZA — mimendoza@ucdavis.edu   Not too long ago, Davis students were graced with a thrilling hour-long set by Remi Wolf at Sunset Fest. As a fan, I was excited to get the chance to see her band for free. The atmosphere […]

“I just didn’t see it coming” By ANGIE VELARDE — avelarde@ucdavis.edu   Rejecting the student vote to replace the official mascot of UC Davis has left a bad taste in the mouths of many. But the controversial vote has had the biggest impact on one individual: a mustang named Gunrock. Ahead of the release of […]

And no, the Metaverse does not count  By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu    Some of my favorite childhood memories are of the annual block parties my street would throw. On that one day each year, all of the neighbors on my street would come out of their houses, lawn chairs and potluck items in hand, […]

Acknowledging the violent origins of the holiday is a start; supporting Native communities with ongoing issues is the next step By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Thanksgiving is next week, and while we’re all excited for a much-needed break from this stressful quarter, the Editorial Board encourages you to learn about the historical origins of the […]

The UCs must do better to prevent disruptions that affect the entire academic community  By THE EDITORIAL BOARD On Monday, Nov. 14, an estimated 48,000 academic workers across the UC academic system, including teaching assistants (TAs) and post-graduate students, went on strike in light of alleged “unlawful actions” on the part of the UC system. […]

Partaking in extracurriculars is essential for a balanced life By JENA TUFAIL — jjtufail@ucdavis.edu Looking back on my first year at UC Davis, I realize that I did absolutely nothing besides school work, hanging out with friends and surviving. My life revolved around academics and nothing else. For me, it has become increasingly difficult to […]

In honor of the changing seasons, the members of the Editorial Board share their favorite fall and winter recipes By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Sophie Dewees — Editor-in-Chief Recipe: Braided Cardamom Bread Alright, alright, I know choosing a Christmas recipe in a fall recipes editorial is a little controversial, but hear me out. Every year, […]

Become a better ally by educating yourself and including ace and aro people in your conversations By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Asexual Awareness Week, or “Ace Week,” started on Oct. 23 and ended on Oct. 29. Ace Week aimed to educate the public on the many different asexual (ace) and aromantic (aro) identities that exist. […]

Learning to be clear and concise will help you in your daily life By OWEN RUDERMAN — opinion@theaggie.org   It’s no secret that the humanities are being deprioritized by the workforce and, consequently, by students. The end of 2021 marked the eighth consecutive year that the number of college graduates with degrees in the humanities […]

The UC Davis college experience is finally starting to resemble life before the pandemic — let’s keep it that way By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   It finally seems like things are going back to “normal” — most instruction is in-person, the CoHo reopened The Fickle Pickle deli and, believe it or not, Unitrans is no […]