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Wednesday, June 5, 2024

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The stupidity epidemic

What leads even the smartest people to be so stupid?   By MALCOLM LANGE — mslange@ucdavis.edu   “Everyone is stupid!” This is an exclamation that most, if not...

The class of 2020 finally gets a graduation

From an abrupt ending to a long-delayed celebration   By JOAQUIN WATERS —- jwat@ucdavis.edu    When the world shut down in March 2020, I often thought that my...

California’s new $20 per hour fast food minimum wage is long overdue

What does this change mean for both customers and employees?   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   As of April 1, 2024, all fast food workers in California...

The California Aggie has a radio show!

Listen to “Agricola” on KDVS 90.3 FM every Friday   By SONORA SLATER — editor@theaggie.org   Dear readers,   Hello!! We have so many writers now that we can’t fit...

The importance of media literacy

We must do everything we can to combat misinformation   By CLAIRE SCHAD — cfschad@ucdavis.edu    As college students, most of us have gotten pretty good at identifying...

College is a lawless place

School/life balance is unattainable in our current atmosphere    By MOLLY THOMPSON — mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    There are no boundaries in college. The Powers That Be can have you...

Thank your barista

Latte art as the mark of excellent coffee craft   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   You walk into your local coffee shop and order a hot latte,...

The live-action series ‘Avatar The Last Airbender’ proves not every animated show needs an edgy reboot

Aang can fly now… I guess?   By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Warning: Spoilers ahead!   The day the live-action remake of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (ATLA) aired on...

A love letter to philia

Don’t let your friends fall by the wayside   By MOLLY THOMPSON —- mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    I’ve never been in love: I’ve never had a date on Valentine’s Day,...

Growth hurts

Homesickness is part of the process    By MOLLY THOMPSON — mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    It’s the Saturday night before winter quarter starts. It’s been raining all day, and I...

Girlwalking back into the 1950s

Hey, sometimes girl math is just math   By GEETIKA MAHAJAN — giamahajan@ucdavis.edu   Being a girl is easier than ever these days; instead of working out, you...

Everything that you think is real is a lie

Plato’s metaphysics are really weird   By MALCOLM LANGE —- mslange@ucdavis.edu   When one hears the term “philosopher,” it is very common to think of the traditional Western...

Is ‘plant-based’ really for the planet?

How much of a difference is your oat milk really making?   By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu    20 years ago, you would have never been able to...

Here it is: the totally official Davis animal ranking

Ever wonder which animal is the G.O.A.T? Look no further   By MALCOLM LANGE — mslange@ucdavis.edu   With so many animals here on campus, UC Davis students have...

What’s in your water?

Where Davis water comes from, and how to ensure it is safe to drink    By MAYA KORNYEYEVA — mkornyeyeva@ucdavis.edu   Do you know where your water comes...