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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Opinion

The Global Sumud Flotilla reminds us of the power of multi-national cooperation

Israel’s illegal boarding and detainment of activists, including Greta Thunberg, is unforgivable   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   On Sept. 1, the Global Sumud Flotilla —...

Accountability and cooperation have been lost in the government

The detrimental cost of the government shutdown for the American people   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD — opinion@theaggie.org   A government shutdown, a phrase we often hear on...

Dear freshman me: please take care of yourself

Learning from hindsight By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu  As I enter my third year at UC Davis, I can’t help but return to the memories of...

The ‘performative male’ stereotype might mean more than we think

At what point does it stop calling out odd behavior and start reinforcing gender stereotypes? By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu  “I’m not going to tell you...

The more you fear, the more you know, the better you fare, the more you grow

Exploring self-awareness as a critical, underrated form of intelligence built from challenging oneself and calculating risk By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu On my flight to London this...

How I love being a woman

The paradoxical burden and beauty of femininity By NEVAEH KARRAKER — nakarraker@ucdavis.edu Approximately one in three women globally have experienced some form of sexual assault or...

Recent attacks on religious institutions highlight the need for stricter gun laws

This past Sunday’s church shooting emphasizes our country’s deepening political polarization and reminds us that gun violence will continue without reform   By THE EDITORIAL BOARD   If...

Immigration officials can now racially profile people

It’s time to pay attention, now more than ever before   By SABRINA FIGUEROA — sfigueroaavila@ucdavis.edu   The United States Supreme Court’s (SCOTUS) decision to allow racial profiling...

Home away from home

Exploring why place identity makes college towns sites of mixed emotions    By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzot@ucdavis.edu   One of the most eye-opening conversations I’ve had occurred in my...

‘For the good of the people’

A nation divided, unified by hate   By NEVAEH KARRAKER — nakarraker@ucdavis.edu   Political violence is taking hold of our nation. On June 14, 2025, Minnesota House Speaker Melissa...

Juxtaposition on wheels

Loving the craft while hating the craftsman: Teslas and Elon Musk   By VIOLET ZANZOT— vmzanzotl@ucdavis.edu   If you need a surgery — a surgery so rare and...

The ‘Love Story’ of the ages

Lessons from Miss Americana herself    By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    It’s been a great summer to be a ‘Swiftie’; As the TikTok videos flooding my feed...

Life in technicolor

Seeing red, feeling blue and tickled pink   By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    When I was in first grade, one of my most beloved elementary school teachers...

How to induce the flow-state

I got you girl — from right here   By NEVAEH KARRAKER — nakarraker@ucdavis.edu   “Lord of the Rings.” “Star Wars.” “Harry Potter.” It’s easy to get lost in...

The California Aggie welcomes you back!

By AILI KOGA — aakoga@ucdavis.edu   Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are...