Opinion

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Opinion

Community members discuss effect of COVID-19 on disordered eating, eating disorders

Students share how the pandemic has impacted their mental and physical health  By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org    Content warning: This article discusses eating disorders and disordered...
Cartoon

Cartoon: Face reveal

Whenever someone says something like “You don't look like what I expected,” I never know how to take it. It's a super neutral remark,...
Editorial

The Editorial Board shares tips for being a thoughtful participant in the classroom

Talking, notifications and inappropriate tangents distract others and take away from the learning experience With over a year of school exclusively over Zoom, some of...
Opinion

The UC must communicate health insurance changes with its employees

Lack of coverage of essential medications causes undue stress for employees and students On Jan. 1, pharmaceutical coverage for UC employees and retirees on Anthem...
Opinion

The joys of spring

The Editorial Board shares what we’re looking forward to in spring quarter Anjini Venugopal, Editor-in-Chief There is a simple joy that comes from laying on a...
Opinion

What makes villains compelling?

An analysis of how to craft the perfect antagonist By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu   It’s hard to create a complete story without a villain. Whether it’s...
Opinion

Oblique Strategies: A tool for the creative

The best advice you’ll ever get, in a pack of cards By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu  As students, we can get locked into a certain way...
Opinion

Equal pricing doesn’t make Equitable Access an equitable program

Students who opt out of the program face a lengthy refund processes and a difficult time accessing required materials With a new quarter comes preparing...
Cartoon

Cartoon: Interview with a Davis biker

Drawn by: SEANNE JAVIER –– sajavier@ucdavis.edu  Disclaimer: (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources”...
Opinion

What is the future of meat?

The transformation of our carnivorous society By ALEX MOTAWI — almotawi@ucdavis.edu It’s pretty clear we have already reached the apex of meat consumption in the U.S....
Humor

Humor: Courtroom Transcript: Prof v. The Guy in Your English Class Who Didn’t Do the Reading

Don’t let that horde of political science kids through the door. Please. BY ANNABEL MARSHALL — almarshall@ucdavis.edu   JUDGE MAY: We are here today to hear the...
Opinion

The hidden usefulness of office hours

Getting personal with your professors is a key part of the college experience By OWEN RUDERMAN — opruderman@ucdavis.edu  For most of the time I’ve been in...
Editorial

Postdoctorates, student employees need rent relief

Renting in Davis is a burden on employees and students, but increased collaboration between the university and city could lead to improvements Members of the...
Opinion

A case for reconsidering cancel culture

Carelessly canceling others isn’t a substitute for listening to those impacted and addressing your own biases Technology has not only shaped the way we’re able...
Opinion

I’ll take grocery shopping in person over Instacart, any day

How the grocery store is my personal oasis   By NADIA ANEES — nsanees@ucdavis.edu  One of my favorite activities is taking a trip to the grocery store....
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