Opinion

How making unconventional pesto fixed my food waste problems — and how it can help fix yours, too By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu  I first learned that pesto was something I could make by myself, in my own kitchen, when I was a freshman in high school, and it flipped my world around. I’d been […]

A deep dive into barometric pressure and the human body By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu The human body is capable of many amazing things. Take a moment to think about it: The successful creation of the human body, with so many different moving pieces working together perfectly in union, is a miracle in itself. With […]

Grading assignments on completion can reduce the incentive to cheat Why do students cheat? Typing this question into Google yields a wide variety of answers ranging from peer pressure to stress to meeting an important goal such as graduating from high school or college. These answers may apply to many students but fail to fully […]

Make the environmentally friendly decisions you can, and don’t shame yourself or others for what is not feasible Davis has seen some pretty idyllic days in the past few weeks — it’s been perfect weather to go for a walk in the Arboretum, get some work done in the Kemper Courtyard or take a nap […]

Human rights minors, I’m watching you very carefully BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu  Animal Science: Animal gravedigging. Applied Physics: First of all, what is applied physics? I apply physics every time I push someone on an electric skateboard into the street — no one has offered me a bachelor’s yet.  Art Studio: Forgery. Art History: […]

Virtual and augmented reality are the future of interacting with technology By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu  When many people think of virtual reality (VR), they think of someone with a toaster strapped to their head running into a wall or punching a hole in their television. For augmented reality (AR), it’s Pokémon GO. At first […]

Why last names are outdated By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu Last names first entered the limelight across many cultures thousands of years ago.  Through the ages, they have developed to encompass most of the world and follow many different conventions. The evolution of last names as we get into the current age is fascinating, but […]

Sports leagues need to take real action rather than merely focusing on performative activism The Super Bowl LVI halftime show was one that brought levels of excitement, nostalgia and a long-awaited focus on hip-hop. Since the beginning of musical performances at the Super Bowl in 1993, there had never been a hip-hop headliner until this […]

When navigating a lifestyle change midway through the quarter, the Editorial Board reminds students to prioritize their health and wellbeing Being a student for the past two years has required more patience, flexibility and empathy than anyone could have anticipated. And while many may have adjusted to the constant uncertainty of the education system during […]

POV: You’re getting hit on by an econ major in wine-stained chinos BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu  School has opened up, but you probably should hold off from attending a massive gathering in the poorly-ventilated, pathogenic-mold-breeding hellscape that is a frat house. Here’s a walk-through of what it’s like to hold you over: Enter. There’s […]

A column on why you should start loving dates By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu  Dates, a superfood that have grown in popularity amongst the food and wellness community within the last year or two, are a food I have been well-acquainted with since my youth. Every year during the holy month of Ramadan, the Medjool […]

The science behind alternative sleep cycles BY ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu  Welcome to college and the real world. As growing humans with growing responsibilities, the days suddenly get a lot shorter. Getting adequate sleep used to feel inevitable, and boy, is that different now. Now sleep is at a premium, making the required eight hours […]