Features

Students majoring in the animal sciences share what sets Davis’ program apart from other universities   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org If there is one thing UC Davis is known for, it is the university’s deep-rooted connection to animals and farming. When many think of Davis, its association with cows and agricultural life may be […]

Students comment on the worldwide college protests supporting the Palestinian cause    By SABRINA FIGUEROA — features@theaggie.org    As children and innocent civilians continue to be killed in Gaza, students all over the world have come together in solidarity with Palestine, opposing “complicity in the Palestinian genocide,” according to one student group at UCLA — […]

This social club on campus welcomes undergraduates of all ethnicities and backgrounds to join in various bonding activities   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org    The Asian American Association (AAA) at UC Davis organizes social, cultural and professional events to unify Asian American communities on campus. Charlotte Chow, co-president of the AAA and a fourth-year […]

Through a diverse range of initiatives, the farm provides opportunities for students to partake in UC Davis’ legacy of agriculture and environmentalism    By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org    From its beginnings as the UC Berkeley University Farm, UC Davis has been known for its emphasis on agriculture and sustainability — in fact, it was […]

“Malaquias Montoya and the Legacies of a Printed Resistance”   By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org   The Manetti Shrem Museum of Art is a free museum located on the UC Davis campus and a pillar of the art community in town. Its exhibitions have ranged in content from Roy De Forest’s whimsical “Habitats for Travelers” […]

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 […]