Editorial

Take a fun class next quarter!

Adding variety to your schedule can broaden your perspective and improve your academic experience   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   It’s that time of the quarter again —...

Artificial intelligence is the future, but is it a threat to education?

With the rise of chatbots like ChatGPT that feature essay writing technology, student academic integrity and creativity need to be preserved   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   In...

Remembering Tyre Nichols: A father, a son, an artist, a skateboarder, a friend

It’s important to celebrate Black lives, not just remember victims of violence   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Content warning: this article contains discussions of police brutality and...

The disturbing persistence of anti-Asian hate must be addressed

As anti-Asian hate crimes increase following the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to call out hate against marginalized groups in our communities   By THE EDITORIAL...

Federal action must be taken to prevent future mass shootings

In light of the recent shootings in California, we cannot allow ourselves to become desensitized to gun violence   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Reading about mass shootings...

Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. through a sanitized lens limits our perception of who he actually was

It is important to adopt a more nuanced understanding of historical figures to honor their true impacts on society   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Jan. 16 was...

Students, university must be proactive in the face of extreme weather events

 Recent winter storms spark important conversations around climate change preparedness   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   From flooded roads and homes to downed trees to extended power outages...

Has academic censorship gone too far?

The recent firing of Adjunct Professor Erika López Prater at Hamline University points to a lack of support for educators’ autonomy over their curriculum   By...

Rethinking New Year’s resolutions

How to approach the new year thoughtfully and with self-compassion   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   With the start of a new year, it’s easy to feel pressure...

Fall Quarter 2022: Wrapped

The best study tunes for finals, courtesy of The Editorial Board By THE EDITORIAL BOARD With the quarter coming to a close, the Editorial Board shares...

The Editorial Board meets with Chancellor Gary May, UC Davis administrators

May and administrators discuss the UC academic workers’ strike, plans for graduation, law school rankings and more   The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor...

Violence against the LGBTQIA+ community cannot be tolerated

We must condemn hate speech and put pressure on politicians to ensure LGBTQIA+ rights and safety   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   On Nov. 19, five people were...

Happy Thanksgiving from the Editorial Board

Here is what we at The California Aggie are grateful for this year By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Sophie Dewees — Editor-in-Chief This Thanksgiving, I’m so thankful for...

This Thanksgiving, educate yourself on Native American history

Acknowledging the violent origins of the holiday is a start; supporting Native communities with ongoing issues is the next step By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   Thanksgiving is...

The Editorial Board stands in solidarity with UC academic workers

The UCs must do better to prevent disruptions that affect the entire academic community  By THE EDITORIAL BOARD On Monday, Nov. 14, an estimated 48,000 academic...