Features

Walid Jailani launches the non-profit to provide education in support of over 1,200 students and empower local educators   Walid Jailani, a fourth-year neurobiology, physiology and behavior major and education minor, founded the School of Freedom — a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education to young Afghan girls who have outgrown the limited schooling opportunities […]

Las Raíces board members and founder share the group’s mission, resources available to pre-law students    By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org Pre-law can be incredibly daunting. Thousands of students spend months, if not years, studying for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), applying to law schools, practicing interviews and desperately hoping they’re good enough to […]

UC Davis students offer advice and strategies for maintaining their mental and physical health during the winter season   By JENEVAH HARRISON — features@theaggie.org   The winter blues are starting to return; During these trying times, many UC Davis students struggle to maintain their mental and physical health. But try not to despair too much […]

A recent viral post from local account @mydaviscalifornia popularized the on-campus anomaly   By RACHEL GAUER — features@theaggie.org   “What is a food hole?” — that’s the opening title phrase that captured audience attention on a recent video published by the local Instagram account, @mydaviscalifornia. The account, which showcases Davis restaurants, spots and other unique […]

Caitlin Sandra Neil discusses balancing pageantry, culture and college life at UC Davis   By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org   19-year-old Cailtin Sandra Neil, a second-year cognitive science major, was crowned Miss India USA in December 2024 at the national pageant held in New Jersey. Neil was born in Chennai, India and grew up in […]

The different types of collegiate caffeine consumption, according to students   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   Caffeinated drinks, whether it’s coffee, tea or energy drinks, remain a staple for many UC Davis students. Each student’s caffeine consumption varies, with some drinking it multiple times a day, others only a couple times a week and […]

Davis students pursuing outside passions experience benefits in their well-being, athletic performance   By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org   For most student-athletes, sports are a major part of their identities. Many have dedicated years to honing their athletic skills, spending much of their time at UC Davis practicing and playing the sport they love. While […]

Lashkara dance team fosters commitment, talent and community building   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   Lashkara, UC Davis’ premiere Bollywood Fusion dance team, prides itself on the talent, community, passion and hard work of its members. Whether it be through their choreography, practices, performances or their overall bond as a team, Lashkara at UC […]

Students and professors share their thoughts about society’s obsession with the supernatural    By JENEVAH HARRISON — features@theaggie.org   The supernatural has long been a source of fascination, reflecting the fears, hopes and beliefs of societies throughout history. From medieval rituals to modern horror films, these stories evolve alongside humanity, offering glimpses into how people […]

How UC Davis students can secure internships through Handshake and Career Center resources   By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org   With the holiday season behind us, it is the perfect time for students to kick off their search and applications for summer 2025 internships. While six months might seem far away, many companies start seeking […]

UC Davis students reflect on the culture and idea of body modifications   By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   Finally living away from significant parental supervision for the first time in years, students are naturally excited for the endless possibilities that arise in college. Some of such possibilities include getting tattooed for the first time […]

The local organization tackles important issues through song   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   The Davis Raging Grannies are a chapter — or a “gaggle,” as they call it — of the international organization of Raging Grannies. The first Raging Grannies was a group of women in Canada. In 1987, in response to the […]