Opinion

A farewell to four years of nerding out at The Aggie By MARGO ROSENBAUM  I’ve always loved stories. I spent much of my free time growing up at the library with my nose tucked into a nonfiction book — of course, when I wasn’t doing my other favorite things like poking starfish in tide pools, […]

Congratulations to the class of 2022, and goodbye!  I can say with certainty that I never anticipated becoming the editor-in-chief of a college newspaper during a pandemic. I found my way to the role in a not-quite traditional way, after having attended just a handful of storyboard meetings as an assistant editor. Though it felt […]

Extracurriculars can be the key to a good college experience By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu  UC Davis has a lot to offer its students, with a variety of engaging classes and fun school events like Picnic Day. But if these are the only things you’re taking advantage of during your time at UC Davis, you […]

A focus on fresh, quick and heatless recipe ideas  By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu  Maybe it is just me, but when the weather outside hits triple digits I’m hit with a lack of appetite — eating anything that requires heat to make sounds unappealing as anything. Here’s what to make when the temperature gets to […]

Once an Ag, always an Ag As spring quarter comes to a close, thousands of UC Davis students, including most members of the Editorial Board, are gearing up to graduate next week. Completing an undergraduate education might mean many different things to the soon-to-be graduates, but regardless of what this experience holds for you, it […]

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 […]