Editorial

NFL favors false patriotism

Leaders put an “end” to kneeling with unconstitutional requirement The National Football League announced on May 23 that all players and league personnel must “stand...

Crisis Text Line not a substitute for counseling services

UC Davis has yet to address counselor deficit UC Davis has recently promoted Crisis Text Line, a free and confidential mental health service for students....

Be an informed voter

Vote for gun reform in California primary on June 5 As the June 5 primary elections fast approach, candidates for local, state and federal positions...

Students pay the price

UC fails to meet deadline, noncompliance could result in tuition hike A 2017 audit outlined that the University of California had not disclosed $175 million...

ASUCD can’t even navigate its own bylaws

Bylaws made incomprehensible after years of legislative tinkering When a student recently pursued the process to recall elected officials, ASUCD failed them. According to the...

Happy Mother’s Day

The Editorial Board loves their moms Bryan Sykes, Editor-in-Chief: My mom always tells me, when I’m worried or stressed, to “think good thoughts and good things...

Power imbalances in academia open door to abuse

UC Davis conductor faces few consequences for sexual misconduct Christian Baldini, the UC Davis symphony conductor who was put on unpaid leave after sexual misconduct...

EPA no longer stands for environmental justice

California, other states sue Environmental Protection Agency California was among 16 other states and the District of Columbia to sue the Environmental Protection Agency on...

Fight to increase wages, end discrimination

53,000 UC workers to participate in three-day strike The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees has announced its plans to go on strike...

The dwindling newsroom

The Sacramento Bee lays off journalists, employees The Sacramento Bee laid off 15 journalists and eight employees from its production team this Tuesday. The announcement...

Hold fraternities accountable

Syracuse University, others punish Greek organizations for despicable behavior Syracuse University has permanently expelled its Theta Tau fraternity chapter after videos revealed its members spouting...

America’s drained educational budget

Reinvest in public education, students’ futures Each year, teachers have watched, petrified, as money is diverted from the education budget and students become desensitized to...

Student protesters deserve genuine university support

Students face disciplinary hearings following Mrak sit-in For over a month in 2016, students occupied Mrak Hall to protest then-Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi. It was...

Leave nothing but footprints

Tourist litter causes ecological, economic devastation The Philippines announced on April 5 that the island of Boracay, a popular tourist destination known for its bright...

Food insecurity a UC-wide issue

44 percent of UC undergraduates experience food insecurity, study shows A recently published national survey conducted by the Wisconsin Harvesting Opportunities for Postsecondary Education Lab...