Features

Nowruz Celebration showcases Persian culture through music, dance and tradition   By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org   UC Davis students, faculty and alumni gathered at the Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center on March 8 to celebrate the Persian New Year during Nowruz Celebration, an event hosted by the undergraduate Iranian Students Organization (ISO). The celebration […]

UC Davis students and experts discuss examples and implications of misogyny within romantic relationships   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   Misogyny, defined by Britannica as a “hatred or prejudice against women, typically exhibited by men,” manifests in numerous ways, on both large, societal scales and in everyday, interpersonal interactions. A consequence of our patriarchal […]

Amidst ongoing backlash, UC Davis community affirms importance of month-long observance     By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   In 1978, a school district in Sonoma, California organized a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to history, including presentations in schools and a parade. This celebration took place during the week of March 8, in order to […]

Students share experiences and perspectives from spending a year with cows, sheep and pigs   By NOAH HARRIS — features@theaggie.org   UC Davis is known for its deep-rooted connection to agriculture and its wide variety of animals. Davis boasts cows grazing next to student residence halls and wild turkeys walking around campus like they own […]

Students share their experiences and screenprint concepts from winter 2025    By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   Located in the heart of Hart Hall, one unique classroom on the UC Davis campus has a closet full of paint buckets and tape. Colorful posters line the walls and wire drying racks reach the ceiling to store […]

Students discuss how they envision their future and the many factors that influence the decision to have children   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   The decision on whether to have children is a highly personal one, with some people knowing from a young age that their future includes parenthood and others coming to realize […]

Students and faculty discuss the ramifications of Trump’s recent actions against national parks   By JENEVAH HARRISON — features@theaggie.org   As the busy season for national parks approaches, concerns are rising over the impact of recent government actions on park preservation and management.  The Trump administration’s decision to cut approximately 1,000 National Park Service employees […]

Students attending WEF’s house concert shared their thoughts about the event   By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   The lights were vibrant, streamers ran around the trunks of trees and the crowds were plentiful by the second hour. Fundraising through dance, live music, screen printing and supporting local vendors, The Whole Earth Festival (WEF) put […]

Cats owners can take action to keep their pets safe, mentally stimulated and in good health   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   Humans have lived alongside cats for thousands of years, sharing their homes with the creatures all over the world. Cat owners today face influence from the spotlight placed on pets through social […]

Intramural sports provide a way to stay connected to beloved sports or discover new ones   By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org    Sports are a fundamental part of many students’ high school experiences. They build a sense of community and lay the foundation for learning important teamwork skills. Despite these benefits, many students find it […]

The Davis Electronic Dance Music Club discusses their events    By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   The Davis Electronic Dance Music Club (EDMC) is a space for students interested in EDM. They’ve hosted events such as the “Heaven or Hell Boiler Room” themed rave and a Picnic Day afterparty.  As Tracy Duong, a third-year managerial […]

From conception to execution, UC Davis community members share the immense effort that goes into creating a successful show   By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org   Live music is a vital part of the social lives of many UC Davis students. A hub for backyard concerts, underground raves and local community music events, the Davis […]