Opinion

Students and professors must prioritize in-person attendance while still accommodating those who need access to virtual education By THE EDITORIAL BOARD    Despite the fact that in many ways we’ve returned to life as it was before the pandemic (social gatherings, in-person classes and the like), there are some ways our culture has shifted away […]

Students share how the pandemic has impacted their mental and physical health  By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org    Content warning: This article discusses eating disorders and disordered eating.   The long-term effects of COVID-19 extend beyond what scientists call “long COVID.” There’s also the myriad mental health struggles, including disordered eating, that have been triggered […]

Whenever someone says something like “You don’t look like what I expected,” I never know how to take it. It’s a super neutral remark, but I can’t help but wonder if they mean it as a compliment or not. This cartoon is just a little play on that thought. Drawn by: SEANNE JAVIER –– sajavier@ucdavis.edu  […]

Talking, notifications and inappropriate tangents distract others and take away from the learning experience With over a year of school exclusively over Zoom, some of us developed some chaotic habits during the “school day.” Whether it was loudly eating a bowl of cereal during discussion or scrolling through Instagram, it probably worked out alright from […]

Lack of coverage of essential medications causes undue stress for employees and students On Jan. 1, pharmaceutical coverage for UC employees and retirees on Anthem Blue Cross PPO insurance plans switched. Previously covered by Anthem IngenioRx, the plans’ pharmaceutical and medical benefits were decoupled and pharmaceutical benefits were taken over by Navitus Health Solutions. This […]

The Editorial Board shares what we’re looking forward to in spring quarter Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief There is a simple joy that comes from laying on a field of grass with a group of friends, a good book and/or a favorite snack (it’s like Clue: Anjini on the West Quad with baby carrots and “Crying in […]

An analysis of how to craft the perfect antagonist By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu   It’s hard to create a complete story without a villain. Whether it’s just one really bad person, an omnipotent being obsessed with ending the world or even the mind of the protagonist themselves, villains are the genesis of many stories. […]

The best advice you’ll ever get, in a pack of cards By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu  As students, we can get locked into a certain way of thinking. It’s easy to tunnel vision on a problem or get stuck in a creative rut. Writer’s block always seems to strike at the worst possible moment. But […]

Students who opt out of the program face a lengthy refund processes and a difficult time accessing required materials With a new quarter comes preparing for classes, reading endless syllabuses and, more often than not for many on the Editorial Board, opting out of Equitable Access. The quarter system is known for its rapid-fire nature, […]

Drawn by: SEANNE JAVIER –– sajavier@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 transformation of our carnivorous society By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu It’s pretty clear we have already reached the apex of meat consumption in the U.S. Animal products are finally “meating” their makers and going out of style in a flash and with good reason. Constant consumption of animal-based protein has been a mainstay in […]

Don’t let that horde of political science kids through the door. Please. BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu   JUDGE MAY: We are here today to hear the case of Michael Plegger, a sophomore English major. Plaintiff, state your case. PLAINTIFF: Hello, your honor. My name is Dr. Kelly Garcia and I’m teaching Romanticism Literature. Michael […]