Opinion

The opinions expressed by columnists, humorists, cartoonists, guest opinions contributors and writers of letters to the editor belong to those individuals alone. Editorials reflect the opinions of the Editorial Board. Content from the opinion desk does not necessarily indicate the views and opinions held by The California Aggie.

Humor

Cartoon: Protests

Written by: Ariel Hilomen — abhilomen@ucdavis.edu Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by individual cartoonists belong to the cartoonists alone and do not necessarily indicate...
Column

Our language about climate change isn’t helping anyone

Headlines about “record-breaking” temperatures dissuade readers from addressing the issue properly Once, my father and I took a walk around the edge of Lake Tahoe....
Editorial

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...
Column

Shia and Sunni: What these labels mean for the Middle East

Long-standing religious divisions could keep Syria and Iraq from democratizing As easy as it may be to reduce the conflicts in the Middle East to...
Guest

Guest: What Israel means to me

President of Aggies for Israel celebrates 70th anniversary of Israel’s establishment This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of Israel. On April 18,...
Humor

Humor: Teachers should quit their bellyaching

I mean, is it really that bad? It’s like the Buffalo Springfield song, “A thousand people in the street, singing songs and carrying signs.” Only,...
Humor

Cartoon: Guide to Davis critters

Written by: Diana Olivares — opinion@theaggie.org Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by individual cartoonists belong to the cartoonists alone and do not necessarily indicate...
Humor

From the California Chronicles: Then I noticed there were two of him…

As I leaned in, Paul was trying to hand me a stick of peppermint gum. I cuffed my hand around my mouth and exhaled...
Column

Cambridge Analytica: Privacy breaches in the age of “transparency”

What do Cambridge Analytica’s actions imply for today’s Facebook users? Facebook users have become increasingly startled this month as revelations regarding Cambridge Analytica’s involvement in...
Humor

Humor: Yeah, I’m STEM — Spending Time Eating, Mmmm

I’ll take food over a degree any day College is a time for exploration, a time for finding your passion and a time for growth....
Humor

Cartoon: Colors

  By: Ariel Hilomen — opinion@theaggie.org   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by individual cartoonists belong to the cartoonists alone and do not necessarily indicate the...
Column

The tangible effects of global warming on coffee

Rising temperatures could drive coffee to extinction Each day brings with it damning forecasts of the consequences of global warming:  intense and prolonged droughts, rising...
Editorial

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...
Editorial

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...
Humor

From the California Chronicles

He was clearly going to be the responsible one... It’s never like the movies. I knew this much as I unlocked the door to my...
1...132133134...378Page 133 of 378