Opinion

On my plate: Me and my emotional support toaster waffles 

The strange, soothing power of an American breakfast classic    By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu    From elementary school until most of high school, I would only eat...

Networking gets a bad rap, but it can be key to your success

College is an amazing opportunity to meet others within your field   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu    I think when many people think of the word “networking,”...

Students should feel more supported in seeking mental health care

The Editorial Board encourages the university to prioritize student well-being with improved mental health services   Although mental health is always important to consider, the month...

Best french fries (from the Editorial Board)

We share our ranking of french fries from eight Davis restaurants To celebrate our Best of Davis issue, the Editorial Board ordered takeout from eight...

Carbon Footprints are a scam

Why did the fossil fuel industry invent the carbon footprint?   By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu   Everyone knows the concept of having a “carbon footprint.” The idea...

On my plate: Why Dutch Bros is my favorite coffee shop experience    

How to relieve and reduce Dutch Bros anxiousness     By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu    “Dutch Bros?” My friend asks me in a text that I wake up...

Remember to take time to appreciate what’s around you

Sometimes it’s easy to forget where we are   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu    Being a college student can feel like a full-time job. Schedules packed full...

Student-athletes’ mental health is just as important as their physical health

It’s crucial to build a supportive environment for student-athletes    With the recent news of multiple student-athlete suicides across the country, changing the culture of mental...

ASUCD endorsements: Consider the following

The Editorial Board endorses four candidates for ASUCD Senate and the single executive ticket   ASUCD Spring Elections began today on Monday, May 9, with seven...

New names need to be normal

Changing names should be a celebrated experience   By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu   Names are super interesting. They are oftentimes the very first thing that you judge...

Things to do on Unitrans that aren’t technically illegal

Those drivers have it too easy   BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu    Lick the side of the bus.  Enter the bus by walking backward.  Read a...

ASUCD endorsements: Consider the following

The Editorial Board endorses four candidates for ASUCD Senate and the single executive ticket ASUCD Spring Elections began today on Monday, May 9, with seven...

UC Davis’ chaotic bicycle culture needs to be addressed

By not following the rules of the road, bicyclists put themselves and others at risk   By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu    With UC Davis reopening and with...

Students must engage with the ASUCD elections process 

ASUCD makes important decisions about campus, so consider candidates and ballots carefully and encourage others to vote   Seven hundred and sixty-two students voted in the...

On my plate: Toast is cooking, actually! 

Turning simple ingredients into beautiful meals   By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu    I came into this academic year feeling very confident about my cooking abilities. Last summer...