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Club sports provide opportunities for athletes to continue their sport in college   By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org   Sports are an integral part of the high school experience for many teenagers. They provide a sense of structure, a way to make friends and a chance to play at a highly competitive level. After graduating […]

Sam and Megan discuss their new album and inspiration from the Davis gardening community   By GRETA FOEHR — features@theaggie.org    Local musical duo Misner & Smith brings the Davis community together through their passions for music and gardening, which they often express simultaneously.  The duo is made up of Sam Misner, the guitarist and […]

Club officers share memorable experiences and give insight into how the organization works   By SABRINA FIGUEROA — features@theaggie.org    Everyone needs a little light and magic in their life, especially kids. But that can be difficult to achieve for children who live under difficult circumstances such as being hospitalized with a critical illness or […]

A breakdown of the conditional policy on seasonal time changes   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   In March 2024, the biannual round of “Don’t forget to change your clocks!” comments commenced as usual. In California, there has been confusion surrounding the topic of daylight savings for quite some time, with constant back and forth […]

Flowers aren’t the only things flourishing this spring   By JULIANA MARQUEZ ARAUJO — features@theaggie.org   As students prepare to shift their focus from spring break to spring quarter, they must also consider how to end the academic year strong without sacrificing their mental well-being.  Aarushi Desai, a first-year English and psychology double major, said […]

The Davis Swing Dancers club teaches dance moves and the cultural history of swing dancing   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   If you ever need a space to learn a new hobby, groove to the music or blow off some steam, then the Davis Swing Dancers club might be the place for you. “Our […]

Students share stories and opinions about zodiac signs, tarot readings and manifesting    By SABRINA FIGUEROA  — features@theaggie.org    “Your actions may be touched by a fanciful frame of mind today,” the stars said. Well, at least the horoscope.com website says they did.  Astrology, tarot card readings and “manifesting” have all been re-popularized among younger […]

UC Davis students discuss the “coffee shop phenomenon”   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   Picture yourself in your ideal studying environment: you’re in a workflow; your headphones are on; your devices are charged and nothing can stop you. No matter where you are picturing yourself, it is no secret that everyone has a preferred […]

Students and experts share their thoughts about social norms and rules for live shows    By SABRINA FIGUEROA — features@theaggie.org    After the COVID-19 pandemic shut concerts down, live music has finally made its full comeback with several major artists including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Harry Styles touring the world again. However, people are beginning […]

Students share their experiences forming friendships at UC Davis    By JULIANA MARQUEZ ARAUJO — features@theaggie.org    When students think about the difficulties of college, the social aspect can often be overlooked or misconstrued. Each individual has their own experience coming into a new environment, and while one person may consider the task of forming […]

The “book club but for albums” allows students to deepen their understanding of music through discussion and shared appreciation   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org    While listening to music is often a solitary activity, discussing it with others can make listeners feel more connected to their favorite songs, albums and artists.  “Whenever I talk […]

UC Davis students express their identities through creative personalizations of their belongings   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   An important aspect of being a young adult is self-expression. As humans, we often observe the world around us and seek to find ways to emphasize our identities to others. One creative outlet for expressing who […]