Opinion

How character assassinations absolve blame from the actual perpetrators—the police When it comes to victims of police brutality, a frequent narrative is touted: They were no angels. Victims of police brutality receive polarizing news coverage and have their reputations ruined in the courtroom. Their death is not put on trial—their life choices are. As author […]

As our free time runs out, their spotlights may dim BY ISABELLA CHUECOS –– ifchuecos@ucdavis.edu  For the first time since last March, our pandemic-ridden lives seem to be coming to a close—safe and healthy freedom is on the horizon. No more are the days of lying face-down on the couch, staying up ‘till six in […]

Drawn by: Rushi Tawade –– rntawade@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are fictionalized.)

We will all continue to feel the consequences of climate change if direct action is not taken immediately In May 2019, the Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration in Australia released a report on climate risk, detailing the possible environmental disasters that could take place by 2050 if we proceed to wreak havoc on the […]

Federal legalization should be equity-based and confront criminal justice and economic inequities With this Tuesday marking 4/20, the Editorial Board wants to express its support of the federal legalization of marijuana—Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer recently announced that he and other senators are drafting a bill to “end the federal prohibition of marijuana.”  The federal […]

De-stress at your own peril BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu  In—at this point—moderately-precedented times, it is important to set aside time for oneself. Many colleges advise students to guard against burnout with mental health days. As UC Davis student Allison Kwon discovered, it’s easier said than done. “I took one day off, and now I […]

The truth behind our favorite friends The bulldog is a dog breed known for its wrinkled nose, exaggerated gait and easygoing companionship. It clocks in as the fifth most popular dog breed in America according to the American Kennel Club, but its popularity has led to people ignoring dangerous issues with the breed. Although its […]

Transgender youth and gender affirming care are not items on an agenda Next on the agenda: the livelihoods of transgender youth and the state of gender-affirming care—ploys in a culture war that when made into law, reap political benefits at the expense of those most vulnerable. Despite names like Arkansas’ Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) […]

Despite the many calls for change, Black individuals continue to be unjustly killed by the police—it must stop Last Sunday afternoon, another Black individual died at the hands of a police officer. An encounter from a traffic violation was all it took for Daunte Wright to be fatally shot. Expired registration tags, an arrest warrant […]

Drawn by: Rushi Tawade –– rntawade@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are fictionalized.)

The world’s most controversial app should continue to uphold its legacy If you’re like every other person that’s gone through 2020, you’ve either heard about, downloaded or loathed TikTok. Personally, I’m a TikTok fanatic. I’ll tell myself I want to scroll for five minutes and end up with my cornea inches from the screen for […]

As disparities in the vaccine rollout become increasingly apparent, the Editorial Board encourages everyone to help others stay safe and get vaccinated On April 6, 2020, President Joe Biden announced that all Americans would be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by April 19, roughly two weeks earlier than the previous deadline set by the […]