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Monday, May 20, 2024

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Why “The Walking Dead” appeals to Rust Belt voters

How the Trump team used Facebook data to exploit the fears of the Midwest Since last November, much has been written about what went wrong...

Double Take: Are we in a world where GMOs need to stay?

YES — Camille Chargois Genetically modified organisms need to remain a part of the multiple food systems they already inhabit simply because, without them,...

Massage therapy: Knot your average stress relief

Free massages for students could benefit their mental health Why not a massage? It’s something people get to relax and escape — and potentially even...

How do Millennials differ across America?

Regional differences among Millennials are profound, worth exploring What does it mean to be a Millennial living in Davis, California? More importantly, how does that...

Mega-shark vs. climate change

Why the SyFy channel best represents the dangers of climate change The Syfy Channel’s creature-features carry an infamous reputation. Filled with washed-up celebrities, laughably bad...

The ongoing problems of mental health

A conversation about mental health and its challenges Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg participated in a mental health conversation last week titled “How Can We Improve...

How to be an Agvocate

A basic guide to agricultural advocacy Agricultural advocacy is as broad as it is specific, as vague as it is complex. It comes in many...

A glimpse into the lives of Millennial parents

Millennial parents question traditional values of their parents Were you spanked as a child? Have you ever been terrified at the sight of a wooden...

Laughter as medicine

Research shows laughter can create positive emotional associations A courtroom artist was arrested today for an unknown reason. Details are sketchy. Your response to that...

How nuclear war is depicted in sci-fi

Increasing nuclear tensions makes science fiction more relevant If you’re like me, you’ve probably been thinking a lot about nuclear war. Nukes have existed and...

Talent at UCs shouldn’t be concentrated to “elite” schools

The importance of supporting less-developed college towns UC Davis significantly increased the number of students enrolled this year, jumping from an incoming freshman population of...

Addressing food insecurity in the greater Davis community

Putting power in the people and food in their bellies Sundays are great for reflecting on the past week while preparing for the next as...

TV’s fall from grace

What we love about Hollywood, politics or any other form of entertainment is now being taken on-the-go It’s every generation's destiny to create a type...

Healing with the creativity of our minds

Davis promotes art therapy as method of expression Our minds’ creativity is sensational and oftentimes expressed with a paintbrush to paper, with hands to clay...

How Captain America: Civil War plays out the fight between the far right and the establishment

    The disagreement between Captain America and Iron Man echoes the current political climate No franchise has worked harder to bring science fiction to popular prominence...