Features

Spotlight on OVO, a sustainable menstrual hygiene company  By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org Environmental sustainability is a frequently discussed topic, leading many people to look into more eco-friendly swaps for the products they buy. This is especially true for feminine hygiene products, which often contain environmentally toxic “forever chemicals” that can take 500 to 800 […]

Students and faculty discuss the implications of widespread headphone use By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org On an early Monday morning, you hop off the bus and start walking toward your first class. As you hear the soothing beat of your favorite song playing in your AirPods, you cross the street and navigate your way through […]

As the speaker of this year’s Eugene Lunn Memorial Lecture Series, Applebaum emphasized the threats to modern-day democracy By YUENJO FAN AND AMBER DUHS — features@theaggie.org  On Feb. 9, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and historian Anne Applebaum headlined the annual Eugene Lunn Memorial Lecture Series. Held at the Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of […]

As the world becomes more efficient, students grapple with staying motivated for assignments and relying on AI By AMRA ABID — features@theaggie.org Today is Monday. You open your general education course syllabus to see that by Wednesday, you are expected to read 30 pages of dense 16th-century prose to prepare for a class discussion that […]

Political messaging and its presence in the arts    By VRITI SHAH — features@theaggie.org   Recently, it seems like everywhere one turns they are faced with a political opinion, argument or reference. Even after turning off the news, many are met with even more political conversations on social media and television, in music and literature, […]

In cities throughout the nation, both high school and university students organized against escalated immigration enforcement By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org As United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations are still active through cities across the country, students in and around these communities continue protesting by holding school walkouts, rallies, vigils, marches and strikes.  […]

Students reflect on their experiences camping around Davis By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   UC Davis, known for its ties to the outdoors and its agricultural reputation, attracts many students who are interested in spending more time in nature. However, to Aggies who may be new to the Davis area, the idea of planning an entire […]

Experts weigh in on how the holiday influenced America’s historical and cultural landscape By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   Every Feb. 2, one of the strangest American holidays of the year takes place; people all across the country wait to be told by a groundhog what the weather will be in the coming weeks. Despite how […]

As snowstorms persist, the dangers of extreme weather become more apparent    By VRITI SHAH — features@theaggie.org   In recent weeks, a series of turbulent snowstorms has held its reign of terror over areas from the Midwest to the East Coast — spanning roughly 2,000 miles across the country. With more than 8 million people […]

The new web app matches students with potential partners and helps them find companionship By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org Date Drop, a compatibility-based matchmaking platform, has recently launched at UC Davis and is now available to students. Run by The Relationship Company, the web application is now free for all UC Davis students, providing weekly […]

College students express dating advice fatigue By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org As Valentine’s season approaches and stores begin to stock their shelves with heart-shaped chocolates and sappy cards, many students are reminded of the possibility of finding true love in college. However, although Aggies may be looking for a relationship, it can be difficult to […]