Opinion

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 […]

Why did the fossil fuel industry invent the carbon footprint?   By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu   Everyone knows the concept of having a “carbon footprint.” The idea of reducing your carbon footprint has been around for a while (first coined in 2000) and is known almost universally due to its prevalence in the school […]

How to relieve and reduce Dutch Bros anxiousness     By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu    “Dutch Bros?” My friend asks me in a text that I wake up to on a Friday morning. That one question alone holds the power of making me look forward to rolling out of my comfortable little bed and beginning […]

Sometimes it’s easy to forget where we are   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu    Being a college student can feel like a full-time job. Schedules packed full of classes, deadlines and club activities need to be balanced with social lives and work. It’s extremely easy to become overwhelmed with the variety of tasks and […]

It’s crucial to build a supportive environment for student-athletes    With the recent news of multiple student-athlete suicides across the country, changing the culture of mental health among the student-athlete population has become a priority. The pressure to compete at a high level in addition to the already stressful college life is something that needs […]

The Editorial Board endorses four candidates for ASUCD Senate and the single executive ticket   ASUCD Spring Elections began today on Monday, May 9, with seven Senate candidates running for six available seats, one executive ticket running for the president and internal vice president positions and one candidate running for student advocate. The Editorial Board […]

Changing names should be a celebrated experience   By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu   Names are super interesting. They are oftentimes the very first thing that you judge and envision new people by, yet it’s often not something they choose for themselves. It really is essential that everyone has a name that feels true to […]

Those drivers have it too easy   BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu    Lick the side of the bus.  Enter the bus by walking backward.  Read a copy of my newest book, “100 People Who Have Died Gruesome Deaths on a Public Bus.” (Signed copies are very much available.) Ask people on the top of […]