Opinion

To combat health disparities experienced by Black individuals, increased diversity in healthcare is necessary
EditorialFebruary 10, 2022
This Black History Month, the Editorial Board commends the many Black physicians leading more equitable healthcare The theme of Black History Month this year is “Black Health and Wellness,” which invites us to recognize and celebrate the many distinguished Black physicians, scholars and leaders in the healthcare and wellness industries — but also to recognize […]

The Editorial Board shares key takeaways from its quarterly meeting with administrators
EditorialFebruary 3, 2022
On Jan. 27, administrators shared information about meetings with students, spring graduation, affordable housing and carbon neutrality The Editorial Board meets with a panel of UC Davis administrators, including Chancellor Gary May, each quarter to ask questions prepared in advance. These are some of the main points from the one-hour meeting, along with our thoughts […]

Column: Having too many choices is becoming a burden
ColumnFebruary 3, 2022
The onset of decision paralysis BY ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu Making confident choices and shrewd decisions is something everyone strives to reach. Making a solid choice and dealing with the consequences has been a battle humans have been fighting for the entirety of their existence, and it’s been getting more and more difficult every day. […]

Editorial Board meets with Chancellor May, UC Davis administrators
EditorialFebruary 3, 2022
May and administrators discuss return to in-person instruction, conversation with students, spring graduation plans and more The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor Gary May, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mary Croughan, Chair of the Academic Senate Richard Tucker, Associate Chancellor and Chief of Staff Karl Engelbach, Chief Campus Counsel Mike Sweeney, Vice Chancellor […]

The Editorial Board shares some fun, interesting GEs
EditorialJanuary 27, 2022
With pass times approaching for spring quarter, the members of the Editorial Board share some of their favorite classes they have taken at UC Davis Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief – ECH 001: Design of Coffee If you ask any of my friends about my most quintessential traits, they’re sure to mention that I’m quite the coffee […]

Let’s change the narrative surrounding post-graduation plans
EditorialJanuary 27, 2022
It is important for graduating seniors to enjoy the last few months of college and not stress too much about the future The five months until spring commencement will pass swiftly, especially for graduating seniors. The stressful, anxiety-inducing — yet also quite exciting — search for jobs after college has already begun for many Aggies […]

Letter to the editor
OpinionJanuary 27, 2022
To the Editor: We would like to clarify recent coverage regarding UC Davis Student Fees and Services Initiatives (SASI). SASI covers a diverse range of programs, centers and services that not all students take advantage of, by choice or by need. It supports most student services and activities, including NCAA Division I sports, but also […]

Cartoon: Resolutions
CartoonJanuary 25, 2022
Drawn by: SEANNE JAVIER –– sajavier@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are fictionalized.)

Column: What happened to reading?
ColumnJanuary 25, 2022
Books offer a lot more than you think By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu Almost nobody reads for enjoyment anymore. Reading used to just be a part of life, but it feels like those days are gone now. It was less than a decade ago when you could have a casual conversation about books with almost […]

Humor: Collective groan from UC Davis’ online extension knocks over cows, wreaks havoc
HumorJanuary 20, 2022
The power of students’ voices has gone too far BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu On the announced day of the online continuation, the entire student body simultaneously let out a groan of combined disappointment, relief and frustration so deafening it physically disturbed the surrounding area. Food trucks rumbled, Unitrans buses toppled and squirrels fell from […]

Cartoon: Staying home
CartoonJanuary 20, 2022
Drawn by: SEANNE JAVIER –– sajavier@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are fictionalized.)

Everyone should take advantage of new testing opportunities
EditorialJanuary 20, 2022
With COVID-19 testing more widely available, it is important to continue to keep ourselves and those around us safe Since cases during this past month of the omicron surge have accounted for more than a quarter of the total U.S. COVID-19 cases, the need for testing has never been greater. What was once looked at […]

