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Friday, December 5, 2025

Column

The punchline: an impasta

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...

Life’s a drag, so get into drag

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...

How am I supposed to choose?

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...

Let’s appreciate the humanities more

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...

The modern fool

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...

To pimp a metaphor

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...

Genuineness and celebrity advertising culture

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...

The evolution of the laugh track

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...

Rate my performance

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...

The language of dehumanization

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...

Do yourself a favor and delete your social media

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...

The beauty of Bad Bunny’s newest album: ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’

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...

Never cheer alone

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...

Lessons from the dance studio

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...

Is that product really as sustainable as it claims to be?

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...