Features

The SFF program grants students hands-on experience as emergency responders   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   On May 11, the UC Davis Student Firefighter program is set to host its annual pancake breakfast event from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The event is a way for students, families and community members to gather and […]

Club officers share stories about teaching technology to seniors and learning from them in the process   By SABRINA FIGUEROA — features@theaggie.org    When we think about elders, chances are we think their wisdom is endless. As a younger generation, we will never live through their life experiences, but this is true in reverse too […]

Local band fosters an inclusive environment   By GRETA FOEHR — features@theaggie.org    Bomba Fried Rice is a local 11-person band made up of musicians from all over the world, playing “Latin genres ranging from Salsa, Rock, Reggae, Spoken Word, Cumbia, Mambo, and Ska, merging cultures and styles of music,” according to their website.  The […]

UC Davis students share books and advice that helped them learn to enjoy reading   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   It’s no secret that reading is good for your brain. In fact, getting into the habit of consistently reading can work wonders for cognitive function, memory retention, stress reduction and general brain performance. College […]

Students share their experiences as commuters   By SABRINA FIGUEROA — features@theaggie.org    Running late due to packed parking garages and sleeping in your car during gaps in your schedule are just some of the many experiences in commuter culture.  On an average weekday, 30% of UC Davis commuters drive, 19% ride the bus and […]

Two UC Davis students discuss their unique ASUCD Senate campaign   By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org   Editor’s Note: The candidates were interviewed and this article was written prior to the ASUCD elections. Both Dhilena Wickramasinghe and Amrita Julka were elected to the Senate table.    Chances are, if you’re a woman, you’ve been called […]

UC Davis’ folklórico group serves as a home away from home for many students    By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org    A week before Danzantes Del Alma’s annual show, Michelle Mendoza, a fourth-year design and communications double major and the group’s publicity chair, described the energy that went into the production of the show.  “We’ve […]

The local rock climbing gym’s pole dance showcase put on an engaging production   By GRETA FOEHR — features@theaggie.org    Rocknasium, Davis’ local climbing gym and pole studio, hosted its second annual Pole Studio Showcase on April 20, 2024. The showcase featured a variety of pole dancing performances and select belly dance acts.  Imani Latif, […]

Two UC Davis students discuss their unique ASUCD Senate campaign By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org Editor’s Note: The candidates were interviewed and this article was written prior to the ASUCD elections. Both Dhilena Wickramasinghe and Amrita Julka were elected to the Senate table.  Chances are, if you’re a woman, you’ve been called a bitch at […]

Housing crises in the nine undergraduate UC campuses make affordable housing for all hard to come by   By SABRINA FIGUEROA  — features@theaggie.org    The University of California is known to be among one of the top educational and research institutions in the United States, with nine undergraduate campuses all across the state. In 2023, […]

Students report that taking advantage of the spring weather can increase academic performance   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   To many college students, productive studying is often associated with dark, stuffy library rooms and secluded corners. Whether this reasoning stems from trying to cut off distractions, staying away from people or just because libraries […]

Faculty and students dispel common myths about office hours and highlight their importance    By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org   College can be challenging. Particularly at a competitive institution like UC Davis, it’s easy for students to become overwhelmed with mounting assignments and get lost in the shuffle of a large research institution. In these […]