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Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Editorial

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...

Unitrans and CoHo worker shortages must be addressed as quickly as possible

Despite efforts to increase staffing at essential ASUCD units, basic student needs aren’t being met Unitrans and the CoHo — two absolutely essential services at...

We must do more to support Indigenous communities

The federal recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day brings greater awareness, but  Indigenous voices can be further uplifted through land acknowledgments and more active discussion...

Facebook outage reaffirms its platforms’ addictive nature and our reliance on it

For all their value, platforms like Instagram are toxic, leaving users to self-regulate social media usage Waking up on Monday morning, many students might have...

The Editorial Board shares why we’re glad to be back

It’s the little things Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief In what may come as a shock to the biking community here in Davis, I’ve always been more of...

Public figures should not use their influence to spread COVID-19 misinformation

Trust doctors, not celebrities With the rapid rise of social media over the years, the connection between fans and people with a platform has only...

Mask up, Ags

As we return to campus, it’s imperative to follow COVID-19 protocols and keep others in mind It’s certainly exciting to be back on campus now...

Welcome back from the Editorial Board

From in-person classes and clubs to petting the cows, there’s a lot to look forward to this year for those returning to Davis The Editorial...