David Dar

David Dar, a senior, is now in his third year at the Jaguardian and is working as an editor for the paper for the first time. In the past, David has written about politics, education, and Subway sandwiches, among several other topics. Outside of editing and writing for the Jaguardian, he serves as the vice president of Movies & Munchies, the premier club on campus for both movie discussions and food consumption. In his free time, David enjoys attending concerts, being in nature, and hanging out with his friends. Jonas says David is better than him at giving feedback.

Editor

The AI Cat Video Rabbit Hole

The seemingly endless pump of meaningless AI-generated cat content on the web gets stranger than you’d think. If you’ve been on the internet any time within the past year, there’s a solid chance you’ve seen this video of a kid in tears while watching a feed of AI-generated cat stories. The video has amassed over 160 million views on TikTok (the original appears to be no longer available) and at least 22.8 million likes. This video and its popularity aren’t an isolated incid

David Dar '26

Apr 218 min read

Pals over Professionals; The Who and Why of Trump’s Cabinet Picks

Who are Trump’s cabinet picks, what might their positions be, and what do they mean for the Trump Administration? After Donald Trump emerged as the victor of the 2024 U.S. presidential election cycle a month ago, he quickly mobilized to put together his second presidential cabinet, roughly a month earlier than he did the first time in 2016. This second time around, Trump’s presidential cabinet picks have notably contrasted the first — not just in the speed at which they were

David Dar '26

Jan 88 min read

That’s a Lot of Sandwich Restaurants

Has Subway taken the Sub way too far? In the middle of California, along the Interstate 5 and surrounded by the pungent smell of death from the nearby Harris Ranch (which can contain up to 120,000 cattle at a time for perspective), lies a gas station, and more relevantly, a Subway. Throughout the U.S, this seems to be a common image. Chances are, if you’ve taken a roadtrip in the U.S, you’ve seen something along these lines plenty of times, and maybe even noted just how comm

David Dar '26

Apr 29, 20245 min read

A Deeper Look Into Notebook Color Beef

Why and how do we form opinions on this seemingly useless argument? Subconsciously, colors can affect our thoughts and provoke certain emotions. That ability is often illustrated in marketing and how companies use colors to bring out an intended reaction. Blue is a dependable, soothing color, while red is an energizing color that conveys strong emotions of love or fear. People marketing a product may have to be careful about their color choices for a better effect, but how do

David Dar '26

Feb 28, 20244 min read

An Inclusive Education

Exploring the obstacles in accommodating disabled students. The 7.3 million disabled students in the US made up 15% of all students enrolled in the public school system last year. As that number climbs, an increasing number of students need accommodations to stay at the level of their peers. In 2021, people without disabilities earned a median of $40,948, while people with disabilities earned $28,438 . As the number of students with disabilities increases, a need for accommo

David Dar '26

Dec 12, 20234 min read

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David Dar

The AI Cat Video Rabbit Hole

Pals over Professionals; The Who and Why of Trump’s Cabinet Picks

That’s a Lot of Sandwich Restaurants

A Deeper Look Into Notebook Color Beef

An Inclusive Education