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Eased restrictions on indoor businesses means greater social responsibility from individuals As we return to Davis, the Editorial Board urges all students to do so safely and responsibly in accordance with all public health directives to protect our community against the spread of COVID-19.  On Sept. 30, Yolo County eased restrictions for select businesses to […]

Despite pandemic, voter turnout predicted to remain similar to previous years This article was updated on Sept. 17 to reflect that the Harper Junior High School VAC was changed to Montgomery Elementary School. In a press release published on Aug. 18, 2020, Yolo County announced “proposed Voter Assistance Centers (VACs) and Ballot Drop-off (BDB) locations […]

The following transcript has been edited for length and clarity. The California Aggie: If you could introduce yourself — your name, your year, your major and your pronouns.  Alex Cohen: My name is Alex, my pronouns are he/him/his. I’m a first-year student. I’m majoring in neuro bio, the NPB major.  TCA: And are you associated […]

UAW Local 2865’s bargaining team voted 10-8 to not call a strike vote, increasing current discontent with union leadership Hundreds of phone calls and countless emails hounded members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 2865 Bargaining Team, asking them to call an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) strike vote. Wildcat grade strikes — unsanctioned by […]

If passed, ACA 5 would allow voters a chance to repeal Prop. 209, ending California’s ban on affirmative action The UC Board of Regents voted unanimously at its June 15 meeting to endorse Assembly Constitutional Act 5, which passed assembly this month and now goes before the Senate, where it must pass with a two-thirds […]

Six SHCS counselors say they feel devalued, voice frustrations with management This article fits into the context of a previous article by The California Aggie titled “UC Davis Counseling Services staff at odds with SHCS leadership over summer furloughs.” All six counselors who agreed to an interview spoke on the condition of anonymity in order […]

Consider what will really matter years from now and make your choices off of that. Say yes, call your mom and don’t sweat the small stuff I was never supposed to be here. This statement could easily be applied to a number of circumstances I’ve experienced over the last four years — the first one […]

Despite an unceremonious end, this is only the beginning. Strangely enough, I’ve always loved newspapers. As a kid, I can remember snatching the Los Angeles Times off its newsstand, flipping through the pages and skimming the black and white text for words I recognized. I remember hoarding every magazine I could get my hands on […]

Taking a moment The first time I was caught in a bike circle during passing period, I froze. I looked around, caught another person’s tire and crashed. I remember shakily returning to the dorms, washing the blood off my foot in the communal sinks, jumping on my bike and heading back to class. College has […]

The value of an idyllic college town filled with resources is unbeatable Spring Quarter has been filled with remote instruction, working from home, virtual workouts with friends and countless zoom calls to maintain sanity. I am back in my hometown, and to make the most of it, I reconnected with old friends. During a high […]

I love my friends so much I think highly of myself. I am mentally strong. I can handle stress and adversity with grace. I enjoy throwing myself out of my comfort zone. I’m emotional, sometimes to the annoyance of my close friends (you’ll know exactly how I’m feeling). I am not afraid to be vulnerable. […]

An insatiable high The beauty of going to UC Davis is that it is endlessly cinematic. If you know where to point the camera, you’re going to capture some of the most captivating people and stories, bar none. It’s the former that drives the latter, however, and I was lucky enough to be part of […]