Features

UC Davis’ Chinese Union hosts the “Dragon’s Market” for all   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   Lunar New Year celebrations are just around the corner for many students at UC Davis. One particular student-run organization is committed to celebrating in a unique and memorable way. The Chinese Union (CU) is a 501-(c)(3) non-profit organization […]

First-years share their college experiences as first-generation students   By JULIANA MARQUEZ ARAUJO — features@theaggie.org   Although all students undergo a level of apprehension for their first contact with a college campus, it may be an especially daunting event for a first-generation student — a person who is the first in their family to attend […]

The Jack Black Pack provides a welcoming space for UC Davis students to unwind and connect through movies   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   The Jack Black Pack may never have assumed a false identity in a desperate attempt to make money as a substitute teacher or faced off with an evil snow leopard, […]

Students share their New Year’s resolutions and reflect on their purpose   By SABRINA FIGUEROA— features@theaggie.org   For many, the new year inspires the spirit of change and the desire to turn over a new leaf. About 37% of Americans said that they had a resolution or goal they wanted to fulfill in the new […]

The Undergraduate Womxn in Economics Society hosts speaker panels, socials and other career events for those of all genders   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   Economics has historically been a male-dominated field at many colleges in the United States. In fact, only 37% of declared economics majors at UC Davis identify as women. However, […]

UC Davis students share their views on the recent TikTok trend    By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   If you’re familiar with the constantly changing realm of TikTok trends, you’ve probably heard of one referred to as “girl math.” Essentially, girls have been posting videos justifying excessive spending, with captions saying that it’s “girl math,” […]

Students and the executive director at UC Davis’ Student Health and Counseling Services share their advice for the cold season   By SABRINA FIGUEROA— features@theaggie.org   Walking around the UC Davis campus, seeing masks and hearing people coughing and sneezing isn’t new during the winter quarter. But people are curious to know what is behind […]

UC Davis students defend their love of the big screen   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   For many, some of their earliest and most cherished memories took place in movie theaters. There is an undisputed magic within them for people all over the world: the smell of popcorn wafting throughout the lobby; the suspense […]

Learn how one of the largest multicultural dancing groups on campus came together   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org    AfroVibes, a student-run multicultural dance group, emerged as a rhythmic force, passionately championing the artistic traditions of Africa and the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. With a compelling fusion of music and dance, this organization is more than […]

The local band shares how they formed and their experiences as musicians   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org    Many students and Davis residents are familiar with the local band Cowboys After Dark. Whether it’s by attending their shows or seeing their posters downtown, Cowboys After Dark has accrued quite a reputation in Davis. For […]

Secret Spot’s founders discuss their recent open-call show and Davis’ art scene   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   Secret Spot Davis is just that — a secret spot. Located behind The Wardrobe, the art studio would be hard to come across to anyone who wasn’t looking for it.  “We’ve lived in Davis our whole […]

Paul Hom Asian Clinic provides free health care to Asian population in Sacramento   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   Student-led organizations from UC Davis can make great impacts on local communities. The Paul Hom Asian Clinic, a free student-run clinic located in Sacramento, is dedicated to providing free primary care services to the underserved […]