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.

Editorial

Cut it out: stop partisan gerrymandering

Federal court rules against North Carolina congressional map In a political landmark, a panel of federal judges ruled North Carolina’s 2016 congressional map void due...
Editorial

Fight to preserve children’s health care

CHIP at risk of losing funding The Children’s Health Insurance Program provides health care coverage for children from low-income families, specifically the subset of families...
Editorial

Letter to the Editor: Properly bridging Trump’s division of the country

To the Editor: Re: “There and Back Again: The political evolution of a white guy” by Nick Irvin (column, Dec. 7):   In your article you describe...
Guest

Guest: Return on Investment for Research and Development

Nobody likes giving something for nothing. It stands to reason that governments seek out investments that deliver returns for their people. When these returns...
Column

Trump’s Jerusalem speech should be given credit: Media sound-bites have obscured its presidential content

Only by keeping an aura of fairness can journalism reclaim its former glory President Donald Trump announced on Dec. 6 that the U.S. would officially...
Humor

Cartoon: When everything wants you to be merry but it’s finals week

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

Societal norms teach men to ignore emotions rather than seek help

Men remain silent on their mental health due to lack of resources Mental illness can affect anyone regardless of age, race, socioeconomic status or background....
Humor

Humor: Allegations arise that Dining Commons puts food in its garbage

Rats found in trash cans reveal that students have been wasting good meat Allegations have arisen that the Dining Commons puts food in its garbage. “I...
Humor

Humor: Trump’s wall will never be as tall as the emotional barrier between him and Melania

And it could never cost as much as the collective American emotional turmoil, either One glorious day we will look to the south and see...
Column

Sandhill cranes are relying on us to provide their wintering habitat

Migrating cranes turn to farmlands and preserves to make up for wetland loss in the Central Valley The Sandhill cranes start out as black strands...
Humor

Humor: UC Davis apologizes for raising fees by gifting students two awkwardly-placed massage chairs in the MU

Nothing says “I’m sorry” like an expensive gift If you thought UC Davis didn’t care about you before, prepare to be proven wrong. Yes, the...
Humor

Humor: The proper etiquette behind an all-nighter at the library

It’s that time of year again If I calculated this weird system of weeks correctly, I believe finals are approaching. But I also could be...
Humor

Gary May’s Christmas Card

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

There and Back Again: The political evolution of a white guy

I almost took the path to Trump. Here’s how — and what stopped me. I almost voted for Donald Trump. Not in the physical, cast-your-ballot sense....
Editorial

Final-ly, more study spaces

New 24-hour rooms available in library Opening more study spaces — and keeping them open for longer hours — has been a long-standing request of...
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