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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Opinion

Wealth inequality will and is killing America

A very brief look about the largest inequality in American society: class    By CALEB SILVER —chsilver@ucdavis.edu   On Election Day 2024, it was quickly apparent that Donald...

The detrimental nature of current beauty standards

Modern beauty trends and their effect on our definitions of conventional beauty   By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu   What makes a “beautiful” person? Or, rather, what is...

Kitchen conversations

Like father, like daughter   By NEVAEH KARRAKER— nakarraker@ucdavis.edu   My father’s favorite word is “facetious.” He bellows it while cooking spicy ramen at 10 p.m., he whispers...

Put the phone down and go read a book or something

How our phones monopolize our free time   By Tara Romero— tcrome@ucdavis.edu   “What did you do over break?” — the dreaded question for all of us social...

It’s time to start making enemies

Studies indicate that having an enemy is actually good for you   By MADISON SEEMAN— meseeman@ucdavis.edu   As children, we’re often discouraged from using the word “hate.” It’s...

Feeling SAD?

Seasonal affective disorder and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day   By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu   If you’ve been to the Activities and Recreation Center...

The Editorial Board’s tips and tricks for a successful winter quarter

Now is the time to prioritize both your well-being and your academic productivity By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Every year, winter quarter at UC Davis greets students...

Soup fixes everything

Researchers visiting UC Davis are unsatisfied with their catering options   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   Recently, the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ARE) hosted three...

Are electric vehicles really sustainable for the environment?

Factors to consider before purchasing your next car   By Ellie Noh — eenoh@ucdavis.edu   With the increasing inevitability of the climate crisis, new forms of green technology...

All I want for Christmas is a good book

Sentimentality drives the book industry during the holiday season   By Abhinaya Kasagani— akasagani@ucdavis.edu   Winter is magical in its crispness and twinkle of soft lights, in the...

The man behind the mask

How politicians shape contemporary culture    By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu   On Nov. 5, the citizens of the United States elected a “strongman” — who, according to NPR,...

Sugar, spice and holiday spirit

A gourmet gift guide    By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu   The hardest people to shop for are always family members. Especially the ones that are just far...

Why I love the musical ‘Hadestown’

The beautiful meaning behind this musical’s interpretation of a beloved Greek myth   By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu   The ancient myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is a...

Petition to remove turkey from the Thanksgiving menu

Why would you want to eat something so sexy?    By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   To whom it may concern:   I don’t know about you, but I am...

The sun setting early is ruining my life

The onset of winter can worsen one’s productivity; here’s how to not let it   By Abhinaya Kasagani— akasagani@ucdavis.edu   I am not being hyperbolic, nor am I...