Features

$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. […]

UC Davis students utilize calendar apps and digital notes to stay organized   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   Whether it be classes, homework, club meetings or jobs, college students are constantly carrying heavy schedules on their backs. Staying organized can feel difficult, but a common way students keep track of their schedules is through […]

UC Davis students and professor discuss the history and trends of professor fashion   By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   Waking up and stumbling to early-morning lectures, the only thing on any student’s mind is often going back to bed. Lectures can grow more tiring as the quarter continues on, and students can lose interest […]

The high number of interested students poses challenges for registration, which is conducted both online and in person   By RACHEL GAUER — features@theaggie.org   The UC Davis Craft Center is widely known for its variety of art classes that both students and community members have the opportunity to enroll in. Ranging from ceramics to […]

Students and staff discuss view of the universe, hope to involve students of all backgrounds in the field   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org The stars have been objects of fascination for as long as humans have been around to see them — and the students and faculty at UC Davis are no exception. UC […]

Student bus drivers and administrators discuss operations this winter quarter   By JENEVAH HARRISON — features@theaggie.org   Each quarter, Unitrans, an ASUCD unit and student-run bus system at UC Davis, faces unique challenges in delivering reliable service to passengers while maintaining safety and comfort. Winter quarter 2025 has been no exception — but there have […]

Sets by Yana aims to create beautiful nails in a welcoming environment for clients    By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   When Ayana Call, a fourth-year animal science major and Davis-based nail tech, posts her appointment availability, it does not take long for slots to fill up — she is often completely booked for the […]

UC Davis students involved in work-study share their experiences with the program   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   Work-study, a program available at many colleges and universities, allows students to work part time and earn money for education-related expenses. UC Davis offers the program based on financial need, using certain factors such as the […]