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Monday, December 23, 2024

Editorial

Let’s change the narrative surrounding post-graduation plans

It is important for graduating seniors to enjoy the last few months of college and not stress too much about the future  The five months...

Everyone should take advantage of new testing opportunities

With COVID-19 testing more widely available, it is important to continue to keep ourselves and those around us safe Since cases during this past month...

Information about graduation requirements needs to be accurate, easily available

Academic advisors are doing their best but clearly need additional support  It’s not uncommon to hear students complain in the time leading up to or...

Understanding and combating the filter bubble

Be cognizant of how search engines and social networks can reinforce your belief As college students, especially during online school, we spend an exorbitant amount...

Thank you essential workers for your tireless work throughout the pandemic

Be kind and remember to appreciate those working amid the recent COVID-19 surge After our short but sweet stint having in-person classes and — dare...

It’s time to rethink letter grades

Students and instructors could benefit from learning practices that do not revolve around letter grade outcomes After nearly two years of mainly virtual and hybrid...

Students, staff need to be flexible during an uncertain winter quarter

Instructors should be prepared to record lectures and teach remotely Temporarily returning to online instruction isn’t ideal for some students, but caution and flexibility are...

Sensationalizing tragedies is unethical

Media coverage and social media’s response to Astroworld demonstrates desensitization to tragedy On Nov. 7, Travis Scott’s “Astroworld” concert in Houston became a mass casualty...

Effort from ASUCD, students is needed to increase community engagement

Individuals already involved with ASUCD should actively encourage voting and promote awareness Since Monday, undergraduate students have had the opportunity to vote in the ASUCD...

ASUCD fall election endorsements: Consider the following

The Editorial Board endorses five candidates for ASUCD senate and one for each of the non-senatorial positions in this election  ASUCD Fall Elections began today...

‘Tis the season for cozy activities

The Editorial Board shares our fall favorites   Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief Growing up, rainy days often meant one of two things — my mom bringing home soup...

Normalize asking instead of assuming others’ pronouns

By using gender neutral language until learning someone’s pronouns, we can create a more inclusive environment for queer, gender non-conforming, nonbinary and transgender people Transgender...

Some helpful tips for safe biking in Davis

Remember to equip bikes with lights, reflectors and fenders Biking on campus is already hazardous enough, with bikers navigating through bike circles, other cyclists and...

UC Davis COVID-19 academic policies need to be more consistent and widely spread

Administrators must set standards for COVID-19 accommodations With the return to in-person learning this fall, we are all in classrooms once again, surrounded by strangers,...

UC lecturers deserve job stability, increased pay

The Editorial Board calls on UC administrators to support our instructors Last week, members of the University Council-American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT), the union representing...