Exploring the role of political incorrectness in humor
By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu
I figured the perfect introduction for this topic would be a good joke. I...
Exploring drag’s history of resistance and how it inspires us right now
By TARA ROMERO— tcrome@ucdavis.edu
Drag is so much more than the new season of...
Finding meaningful experiences amongst life’s inherent limitations is easier said than done
By JHANA RHODES—jsrho@ucdavis.edu
I feel existential and have been this way for over two...
Finding the value in social sciences in an era of animosity
By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu
As someone majoring in the humanities and social sciences, I...
Musicians now play the role that jesters once played in Shakespearean plays
By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu
I am proud to announce that I was the kid...
Bootcut jeans are a bold choice, eh?
By NEVAEH KARRAKER— nakarraker@ucdavis.edu
The ignition of a revolution is near: There’s a demand for justice and a cry...
Why do advertisements feel so surreal?
By CALEB SILVER —chsilver@ucdavis.edu
Ryan Reynolds, actor and billionaire, has appeared on my screen a lot lately — and it...
Commanding a laugh: cue or crutch?
By Abhinaya Kasagani— akasagani@ucdavis.edu
The laugh track sits itself down beside you on the couch, right as you are in...
Contract grading can become a tiresome statutory obligation
By Abhinaya Kasagani — akasagani@ucdavis.edu
“On a grading scale of one (below expectations) to three (exceeds expectations), give...
How dangerous political rhetoric works to normalize the mass deportation of undocumented Latino immigrants
By TARA ROMERO— tcrome@ucdavis.edu
“Illegal aliens.” It’s a phrase that already feels...
Limiting your time on social media can open up a world of self-discovery and connection
By JHANA RHODES — jsrho@ucdavis.edu
I chose to disappear in an...
Bad Bunny initiates a dynamic conversation around the issues affecting Puerto Rico
By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu
On Jan. 5, Bad Bunny released his sixth studio...
Exploring the importance of sports in community building
By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu
The Philadelphia Eagles — my team — are the 2025 Super Bowl champions. Of...
Thank you to my dance teachers
By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu
It’s no secret that our childhood experiences shape who we become as adults. The way...
The looming rise of greenwashing and how to recognize it
By ELLIE NOH — eenoh@ucdavis.edu
Many individuals, especially in companies, recognize the detrimental impacts of climate...