Features

UC Davis students share contributions of transgender individuals, contemporary rhetoric surrounding transgender rights   By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   The political climate has presented a troubling and frightening time for many communities in the country. With extensive immigration policies and widespread misinformation, underrepresented and marginalized communities have had the most to lose. One specific […]

Bernadette Grace Albano and Rosie Mendoza discuss their band’s history and inspiration   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   The musical duo Nineteenth Operator is the type of partnership that seems like it was meant to be. Bernadette Albano, a fourth-year biological sciences major, and Rosie Mendoza, a fourth-year English and American studies double major, […]

UC Davis students reflect on “Wipeout” and how the game show shaped humor and childhood memories   By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org   There are a lot of things that seem to define Gen Z — existential dread, an obsession with saying “slay” and an ability to diagnose obscure psychological conditions based on one TikTok […]

Students and faculty discuss the lack of accessibility for affordable technology on campus   By JENEVAH HARRISON — features@theaggie.org   In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of many conversations, the accessibility of refurbished and second-hand technology remains a challenge for UC Davis students. While initiatives like the TechHub on campus provide repair […]

Brian Pearson, Devavrata Das, Suvarna Bindu Das and other monks arrive in Davis to share Hindu teachings    By NOAH HARRIS — features@theaggie.org   The unassuming house sits in a small corner of Davis, on B Street and E 8th Street. There are no decorations outside, no signs to lead any wanderers to it. However, […]

UC Davis communication professor and students weigh in on staying politically informed    By RACHEL GAUER — features@theaggie.org   Following the re-election of President Donald Trump, many have taken note of the president’s close relations with key players in various technology and social media companies. Elon Musk, chairman of X, Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer […]

Students open up about their social and academic backgrounds as they navigate college    By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org College can be challenging for many students, with balancing social life, academics and work experience proving difficult across majors. Neurodivergent students however, may face unique challenges as they encounter a system that was designed around a […]

$100 million dorm project expected to be completed in 2027   By NOAH HARRIS — features@theaggie.org   New construction is starting at UC Davis in its northwest campus as the Segundo Infill Housing Project commences — a massive project that will eventually result in a new residence hall in the Segundo dorm area. On Feb. […]

Students delve into the different facets of navigating the LGBTQ+ dating scene    By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   Navigating the labyrinth of love can be especially difficult when Feb. 1 hits. During the month of romance, Valentine’s-related items and rhetoric can be ubiquitous and discouraging for people who aren’t lucky in love. For the […]

While subscription fees provide income for news outlets, they also create barriers to reliable journalism    By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   For college students, research sessions are often interrupted by a barrage of pop-ups. The Atlantic, for example, does not permit non-subscribers to read its articles. The website flashes a screen that reads: “To […]

The society aims to promote core values of scholarship, leadership and service   By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org   There is a certain stereotype associated with honors societies. Historically, they have followed in the footsteps of many societal biases, overrepresenting men and often perpetuating elitist and exclusionary views. Despite this history, the reality of modern […]

UC Davis students share their spring break plans, from classic Florida parties to local getaways   By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org   Spring break as we know it today traces its roots back to the 1960s, when movies like “Where the Boys Are” romanticized the idea of students flocking south for sun, surf and socializing. […]