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.

Humor

Course recommendations for summer sessions

No, they don’t have the major class you need. Have you considered “Zombies Civil Rights”? A Spring Quarter slowly draws to a close, you might...
Column

How immigrant entrepreneurs disrupt the Model Minority Myth

The Model Minority Myth is engineered to tell one version of the Asian American Dream What is the Asian American dream? Since the 1960s, the...
Humor

In memoriam, financial corruption

Bernie Madoff is dead Bernie Madoff, the prince Ponzi pusher and embodiment of financial corruption is dead at age 82. With his death, the financial...
Humor

Are action stars wasting a political moment?

Updates from the Newsom recall The effort to recall California Gov. Gavin Newsom has finally prevailed in its quest to trigger a statewide vote. In...
Column

Social media’s mental health advocacy needs to change

One-size-fits-all solutions to mental health conditions need to stop Whenever I choose to forgo my responsibilities and open Instagram I am greeted by one of...
Cartoon

Accurate coloring pages

Drawn by: Rushi Tawade –– rntawade@ucdavis.edu (This cartoon is humor and/or satire, and its content is purely fictional. The story and names of “sources” are...
Editorial

Editorial Board meets with Chancellor May, UC Davis administrators

May, administrators discuss fall quarter plans, recent UC-wide data breach and continued COVID-19 precautions Chancellor Gary May, Provost Mary Croughan, Vice Chancellor Pablo Reguerín, Vice...
Editorial

Editorial Board meets with Chancellor May, UC Davis administrators

May, administrators discuss fall quarter plans, recent UC-wide data breach and continued COVID-19 precautions Chancellor Gary May, Provost Mary Croughan, Vice Chancellor Pablo Reguerín, Vice...
Opinion

We need to stop publicly funding private sports stadiums

Billion-dollar franchises are taking money from right under our noses Attending a sports game is a one-of-a-kind experience. Sitting in the stands, taking in one...
Column

Stop blaming soldiers for fighting losing wars

Soldiers don’t get to pick their own battles, so stop treating them like they do Being willing to put your life on the line is...
Humor

Teacher yet to learn swearing in class doesn’t make him cool

Never have the RateMyProfessor comments presented a more united front Middle school was likely the last time an offhand curse word sparked any emotion in...
Humor

73 questions with myself, alone in a dorm room

Things go south quickly *knock knock* “Hey Kate! We’re here to ask you 73 questions. Should we jump right into it?” “Yeah, let’s do it!” “Oops, would you...
Column

Banning chemicals is not enough if the government doesn’t force proper cleanup

Approximately 25,000 barrels of toxic chemicals were found off the coast of LA after sitting for decades Cancerous sea lions. What might sound like a...
Humor

UC Davis launches new on-campus bakery: Gary Maykery

Because what else would it be called? Preheat those ovens, because UC Davis is getting a new on-campus bakery, courtesy of a large donation made...
Column

Divergent narratives of opioid drug addictions create lives of expectation and exception

Media coverage of the opioid epidemic has significant impacts on policy and public sympathy Like 2 million Americans, George Floyd struggled with an opioid addiction....
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