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Saturday, May 18, 2024

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Nuclear power needs to be developed further

Nuclear energy has potential, but stigma and lack of funding are holding it back   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Upon hearing the word nuclear, images of...

A pub needs to return to Downtown Davis, and fast

The hole in Davis’s nightlife remains unfilled, despite promises from would-be businesses   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opinion@theaggie.org   Back in 2022, I wrote a column about how...

The best student discounts, both in Davis and online

Everything from Amtrak to Amazon   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   Let’s face it, being a student often means living on a shoestring budget and mastering the...

This article will make you cringe

Reframing the idea of cringing   By MICHELLE MENDOZA — mimendoza@ucdavis.edu   In a recent phone call with my mom, she told me one of our family friend's...

The old broken-down bikes on campus need to be addressed

Dilapidated bicycles scattered around UC Davis are taking up too much parking space   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opinion@theaggie.org   Davis is considered to be the bicycle capital...

From a linear to a circular economy

How donating and reusing can create a more sustainable way of living   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   In the United States alone, an estimated 11.3 million...

Why coffee shops shouldn’t charge extra for non-dairy milk

Sustainability and inclusivity are just some of the benefits of making alternative milk more affordable   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   As a coffee aficionado and a...

Why you should meditate

Meditation not only brightens your day, but it also has a variety of positive health effects   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   The first time someone recommended...

Start your quarter off right with these eye-opening books

My picks for the best books for college students   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — yjobrien@ucdavis.edu   In honor of the start of a new quarter, I’ve compiled some...

My first college cry

You never forget your first time   By CARMEL RAVIV — craviv@ucdavis.edu   Watching “A Dog’s Purpose,” my middle school graduation, my first breakup and losing my AirPods...

Must-watch Studio Ghibli films

Hint: It's all of them   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers.   Studio Ghibli, a Tokyo-based animation studio, is world-famous for its beautifully designed...

Are colonies still owed reparations?

The era of colonialism is technically over, but this doesn’t mean that past imperialist nations can forget that it happened   By GEETIKA MAHAJAN — giamahajan@ucdavis.edu   I...

Why go vegan or vegetarian?

Consider reducing your animal product consumption   By EMILIE BROWN — emrbrown@ucdavis.edu   There are a variety of reasons why you should consider switching to a vegan or...

Abusers are abusers, no matter how famous they are

Brad Pitt needs to be held accountable by his colleagues   By MICHELLE MENDOZA — mimendoza@ucdavis.edu   Many stars were awarded at the Golden Globes in late January,...

Over-influenced: Influencer marketing and its effects

Overconsumption finds a new home in the eyes of influencers    By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu   I’ll admit that I scroll through TikTok and Instagram more than...