Features

UC Davis students reflect on what drew them to their majors   By JULIANA MARQUEZ ARAUJO — features@theaggie.org   The duration of college, however long it may be for each individual, is a tedious journey through students’ exploration of their careers. Throughout this time, students may doubt if the direction they are heading is the […]

Students and alumni share details on the training process and what they’ve learned so far   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   Arguably, one of the most important jobs on campus is the Unitrans transit driver. Many students and Davis locals depend on Unitrans to attend classes, run errands or just travel around town. The […]

UC Davis students speculate what styles the new year will bring   By JULIANA MARQUEZ ARAUJO — features@theaggie.org   2023 consisted of some of the most creative and versatile fashion trends yet, making many excited for what fashion in 2024 will look like. Fashion statements tend to go down in history, especially in today’s generation […]

Sexual Well-being Student Coordinator Tristan Fernandez-Acosta speaks on the often unasked questions about students’ sex lives   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org    Not many students are aware of The Love Lab, which is, according to their website, “a mobile cart stocked with external condoms, internal condoms, dental dams, water-based lubricant and silicone-based lubricant available […]

Founders Brianna Romine and Ian Gomez share how the company got its start, the way it’s run and where it’s going   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — features@theaggie.org            You’ve probably seen their iconic cow design adorning Davis students’ attire and accessories for sale at the Davis Street Market or stocked in various shops downtown. […]

UCD Fits aims to spread love through fashion and foster a sense of community   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   In October of 2021, current fourth-year sociology major Cleo Harrison-Felner and fourth-year design major Olivia Hurley had a conversation in their dining hall.  “We were like, Davis style and fashion is so underrated. People […]

The musical genre is a popular subculture on campus   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   At UC Davis, you might have occasionally heard K-pop songs playing at the dining commons, Latitude or in the markets. In fact, K-pop is quite a staple of music playlists here on campus. As part of 2023’s “Spotify Wrapped,” […]

The co-founder and a club officer discuss the organization’s purpose   By SABRINA FIGUEROA— features@theaggie.org   In the United States, 3 out of 5 inmates are considered illiterate, but only about 6 percent of inmates receive education to be able to read during their time in prison. That doesn’t stop them from wanting to learn […]

How artistic activities can be used to combat overwhelming winters    By JULIANA MARQUEZ ARAUJO — features@theaggie.org   The start of winter quarter, albeit a fresh start, comes with a set of new challenges. To students, it may symbolize the beginning of the most jam-packed and intense quarter of the whole school year. While some […]

Opportunities and advice for those seeking to learn more about the world around them without breaking the bank   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   Throughout the average college experience, students can often become overwhelmed by their courses and extracurriculars, sometimes losing sight of the kind of learning that cannot be achieved in a classroom: […]

Multilingual professors and students share their experiences with learning multiple languages   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org   In a world where communication is key, the significance of being multilingual cannot be overstated. Embarking on a linguistic exploration within the vibrant realm of bilingualism unravels the myriad of benefits through the perspectives of a distinguished […]

Despite its rewards, being a CA carries a lot of responsibility   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   According to the 2022-2023 Joint Housing Report, approximately 38.1% of UC Davis students live on campus. With so many students in residence halls and campus apartments, Community Advisors (CAs) play a vital role in developing safe and […]