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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 […]

Exploring the differences between semesters and quarters for college students   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   Across the United States, very few universities operate using the quarter system. Around 95% of the country’s colleges and universities implement the semester system instead, where students enroll in two 15-week sets of courses for the year. Under […]

UC Davis’ Food Tech Club hosts professional development events and hands-on learning experiences   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org    Student organizations at UC Davis cover a wide range of interests. The Food Tech Club on campus is specifically committed to career development for future food scientists. Though it is geared towards food science majors, […]

Learn more about how AI works, people’s fears around it and how it affects human lives   By SABRINA FIGUEROA — features@theaggie.org    Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have taken the world by storm, causing some to live in fear and others to embrace how it will affect society’s future.  AI has developed quite further […]

UC Davis students share their sleep routines and how they affect their daily activities   By JULIANA MARQUEZ ARAUJO — features@theaggie.org   Many college students are familiar with the concept of stress-induced sleepless nights. Getting good sleep is important for anyone, but for full-time students who have to balance sleep with assignments, classes, hobbies and […]

Students say voting is an important exercise of your democratic rights   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   The upcoming presidential election this November is the first that many UC Davis students will be able to vote in. Across the United States, the young voter turnout — the demographic ranging between ages 18 and 29 […]

How Davis Rave Co. is cultivating a greater live music scene in a small town   By LILY FREEMAN — features@theaggie.org   When a long academic week comes to a close, UC Davis students can always look forward to mornings spent perusing the Farmers Market and afternoons reading in local cafes. Once the sun sets, […]

Whether you’re a senior looking for a fun class, a freshman looking for a low-stress environment or anywhere in between, here are some of the best seminars offered at UC Davis   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org    Embarking on the exhilarating journey of university life, first-year students often find themselves at the crossroads of […]