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Can You Gig it?: Whole Earth Festival hosts house concert to promote festival in May
FeaturesMarch 12, 2025
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 […]

Students advise cat owners on tips to keep their pets happy and healthy
FeaturesMarch 10, 2025
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 […]

UC Davis recreational sports support students physical, mental health
FeaturesMarch 10, 2025
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 […]

Students form community through Electronic Dance Music
FeaturesMarch 10, 2025
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 […]

Behind the scenes of the Davis music scene
FeaturesMarch 10, 2025
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 […]

Datamatch: a UC Davis student-specific dating site
FeaturesMarch 8, 2025
Involved parties discuss the success and scope of small-scale dating services on college campuses By NOAH HARRIS — features@theaggie.org At UC Davis, there is a relatively unknown and unconventional method for students to find love: Datamatch, a website initially started at Harvard University in 1994. Unlike Hinge or Tinder, which are mobile apps, […]

Davis Craft and Vintage Fair: a look into the operations of the biweekly event
FeaturesMarch 7, 2025
The entirely volunteer-based event offers various crafts, vintage clothes and jewelry to community members at Central Park By RACHEL GAUER — features@theaggie.org On two Sundays of every month, the fresh produce, bread and cheese booths that typically populate the Davis Farmers Market in Central Park are replaced by an array of handmade goods, […]

Gunrock or a cow?: The Davis mascot debate
FeaturesMarch 6, 2025
UC Davis students discuss what image of UC Davis best represents the school and its history By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org The debate over whether or not the cow should replace Gunrock as the UC Davis mascot has been going on for years. In 2022, 73% of students voted to change the mascot […]

President Trump’s executive actions face legal pushback
FeaturesMarch 6, 2025
UC Davis students and law professors discuss the situation’s implications on the separation of powers By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org For the past three months since President Donald Trump took office for his second term, his administration has been progressing its agenda through numerous executive actions. Many of these measures have faced various […]

Best places to ‘Hot Girl Walk’ in Davis, according to UC Davis students
FeaturesMarch 1, 2025
From peaceful paths to the vibrant streets, discover the best spots for a ‘hot girl walk’ while prioritizing safety and confidence By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org A few years ago, the simple act of going on a walk got a full rebrand, and thus, the “hot girl walk” was born. Coined by TikTok […]

Is it a bird? Is it a squirrel? A turkey? Nope: It’s just a student in a tree again
FeaturesMarch 1, 2025
Students at UC Davis discuss the nostalgia, mindfulness and excitement of climbing trees By JENEVAH HARRISON — features@theaggie.org If you have ever spent time near the East Quad on the UC Davis campus, chances are you have seen a humanlike figure looking down at you from high up in the trees. Between studying […]

UC Davis play ‘Small Mouth Sounds’ opens Thursday, Feb. 27
FeaturesMarch 1, 2025
The director, cast and crew share their experiences creating the play By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org On Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m., the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of the play “Small Mouth Sounds” will have its opening night. The show, taking place at the Wyatt Pavilion Theatre, will […]

