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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Editorial

University prioritizing funds incorrectly, students need more financial assistance

The Editorial Board sees multiple misuses of money by UC Davis during this unprecedented pandemic Attending college right now is challenging. With physical distancing from...

UC Davis must promptly provide clarity on reopening plans for Fall Quarter

Students, faculty and staff deserve more information about UC plans Though the recent University of California Office of the President (UCOP) press release on Jan....

The Editorial Board is angered by the discrepancy between responses to peaceful protests and violent riots

Predominately white rioters who violently stormed Congress were met with significantly less force than peaceful BLM protestors over the summer Wednesday, Jan 6., 2021, brought...

2020: A year in review

The Editorial Board reflects on some of this year’s greatest challenges and sources of hope From adjusting to working from home to inspiring societal change...

Professors should be understanding and change exam formatting in order to help students be successful

Creative solutions are needed to discourage cheating and reduce student stress Before the pandemic, it was a familiar sight: Hundreds of students shuffling into a...

Although news of a vaccine brings hope, we must remain vigilant

As we enter the worst wave yet, we should reconsider our priorities and continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19 On Wednesday, Dec. 2, the...

Students deserve more transparency behind the decision to remove PE courses

Despite paying for the majority of the athletics budget, students have lost access to benefits of physical education In late September, the UC Davis administration...

Reflect on Thanksgiving’s racist past with a justice-oriented, COVID-conscious celebration

As COVID-19 disproportionately impacts Indigenous people, The Editorial Board urges you to consider the historical context of the holiday Thanksgiving isn’t just tracing hand turkeys,...

Happy Thanksgiving from the Editorial Board

Aggie editors reflect on what they’re thankful for Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief This Thanksgiving, I am grateful to the people who have taught and supported me—and I...

UC should eliminate GRE as requirement for graduate school admission

The GRE disadvantages applicants of lower socioeconomic status and is not an accurate predictor of many important aspects of graduate students’ later success Graduate programs...

As Yolo County moves into Purple Tier, the Editorial Board urges students to be mindful of holiday plans

While a vaccine could be available for everyone in 2021, it is necessary we maintain social distancing Yolo County has officially moved back into the...

ASUCD endorsements: Consider the following

The Editorial Board endorses five candidates for ASUCD Senate and one candidate for EAVP ASUCD Fall Elections began today on Monday, Nov. 16, with 15...

Designed to attract: Social media has turned users into products

While corporations have unfulfilled responsibilities to their users, we can cultivate a healthier digital space For many of us, our phone is the first thing...

Students deserve more from university-provided mental health resources

 COVID-19 and remote learning have increased the demand for mental health services, due to rise in student loneliness, stress and anxiety Any student can schedule...