Opinion

By PAUL MEDVED — pcmedved@gmail.com You may have heard about two proposed referenda to re-formulate the SASI and CEI student fee initiatives. Those are the initiatives jointly approved by UC Davis students and the Regents decades ago to support and protect in perpetuity a number of programs important to students. By far the largest of […]

Everyone should give expressive writing a try    By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu  I’m willing to bet that most students at UC Davis write on a daily basis. Texts, academic papers and discussion posts are a few of the most common forms of writing for us. But those are all for school or for other […]

A discussion on how failure contributes to learning and success   By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu   We hear it all the time: “Two steps forward, one step back,” “For every good idea there are thousands of bad ones” and “Nobody succeeds on their first try.” What I want to ask first: Who is “nobody” […]

The Editorial Board reflects on the important role of being UC Davis’ official, student-run newspaper With Picnic Day upon us and a notably larger community on campus this week, the Editorial Board thought now would be a perfect time to re-introduce ourselves — and highlight our work here at The Aggie.  Everyone on the Editorial […]

Pap tests are highly effective for detecting cervical cancer, but many find the procedure uncomfortable By EDEN WINNIFORD — opinion@theaggie.org   Once someone with ovaries turns 21 in the U.S., it is recommended they receive routine cervical cancer screening, commonly known as the Pap test, every three years. Regular Pap tests save lives by detecting […]

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. […]