Opinion

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 […]

Getting personal with your professors is a key part of the college experience By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu  For most of the time I’ve been in college, I’ve always seen attending office hours as a last-ditch effort to raise a grade. Back at my previous college, office hours seemed to be a way to plead […]

Renting in Davis is a burden on employees and students, but increased collaboration between the university and city could lead to improvements Members of the three unions representing postdoctoral students, academic researchers, teaching assistants, graduate student instructors, tutors and readers recently held a rally to raise awareness about how high rent prices impact UC academic […]

Carelessly canceling others isn’t a substitute for listening to those impacted and addressing your own biases Technology has not only shaped the way we’re able to present ourselves online, but also the way we’re capable of viewing and judging others. The whole experience of using social media is detached: Often the images we post online […]

How the grocery store is my personal oasis   By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu  One of my favorite activities is taking a trip to the grocery store. It’s a place where I feel safe and content. A place where being alone doesn’t feel strange. A place where asking for help is normal. A place where […]

How the grocery store is my personal oasis By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu  One of my favorite activities is taking a trip to the grocery store. It’s a place where I feel safe and content. A place where being alone doesn’t feel strange. A place where asking for help is normal. A place where striking […]

Just go to Harvard and stop blocking the bike path BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu  I’m not here to fashion-bash nor trend-defend. I have a simple question. People here who wear clothes emblazoned with other schools’ names on them: Do you know where you attend college? It’s UC Davis. UC, like “you see”. Juicy without […]

Handwritten notes can help cut down on study time By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu  Like many students, I despise studying. I’ve looked up every trick in the book to try to help me stay focused and motivated, but to no avail. I always end up being sucked into the YouTube rabbit hole or doom-scrolling endlessly […]

As mask mandates relax in California, it is important to continue practices that make you and your community comfortable  Sometimes it’s hard to remember a time when we did not wear masks in populated spaces. With two years passed since the start of the pandemic, grabbing a mask on our way out the door has […]

Anti-abortion advocates in the U.S. should not use religious beliefs to justify stripping people of the freedom to choose On Monday, Feb. 21, Colombia decriminalized abortion, making it possible for women across the country to exercise control over their bodies and their lives. This historic decision follows closely after Mexico’s Supreme Court ruling in September […]

Stop declaring your independence from me, Marcus BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu  Guys. Dudes. Bros. Etc. I think there’s something off with my roommate. Like, the vibes are seriously off. No jokes.  We used to be fine. But recently he’s been acting weird. He said he wants me to stop jumping off the fridge and […]