Editorial

The Editorial Board shares tips for being a thoughtful participant in the classroom

Talking, notifications and inappropriate tangents distract others and take away from the learning experience With over a year of school exclusively over Zoom, some of...

Postdoctorates, student employees need rent relief

Renting in Davis is a burden on employees and students, but increased collaboration between the university and city could lead to improvements Members of the...

Keep wearing a mask if it makes you feel safe

As mask mandates relax in California, it is important to continue practices that make you and your community comfortable  Sometimes it’s hard to remember a...

The Supreme Court must protect abortion rights

Anti-abortion advocates in the U.S. should not use religious beliefs to justify stripping people of the freedom to choose On Monday, Feb. 21, Colombia decriminalized...

Professors, students must both address cheating on homework

Grading assignments on completion can reduce the incentive to cheat Why do students cheat? Typing this question into Google yields a wide variety of answers...

Worried about climate change? We are too.

Make the environmentally friendly decisions you can, and don’t shame yourself or others for what is not feasible Davis has seen some pretty idyllic days...

NFL, do better

Sports leagues need to take real action rather than merely focusing on performative activism The Super Bowl LVI halftime show was one that brought levels...

Take care of yourself in the transition to in-person learning

When navigating a lifestyle change midway through the quarter, the Editorial Board reminds students to prioritize their health and wellbeing Being a student for the...

To combat health disparities experienced by Black individuals, increased diversity in healthcare is necessary

This Black History Month, the Editorial Board commends the many Black physicians leading more equitable healthcare  The theme of Black History Month this year is...

The Editorial Board shares key takeaways from its quarterly meeting with administrators

On Jan. 27, administrators shared information about meetings with students, spring graduation, affordable housing and carbon neutrality The Editorial Board meets with a panel of...

Editorial Board meets with Chancellor May, UC Davis administrators

May and administrators discuss return to in-person instruction, conversation with students, spring graduation plans and more  The California Aggie’s Editorial Board met with Chancellor Gary...

The Editorial Board shares some fun, interesting GEs

With pass times approaching for spring quarter, the members of the Editorial Board share some of their favorite classes they have taken at UC...

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...