Features

How listening to full albums allows for a deeper appreciation of the art
FeaturesFebruary 15, 2024
UC Davis students discuss the return of vinyls, CDs and other ways to listen to albums By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org As far back as recorded music goes, artists have created their albums with a great deal of care and intention. A calculated effort goes into the order by which the songs are […]

Tackling foreign language courses as a college student
FeaturesFebruary 14, 2024
A guide on how to succeed in language courses at UC Davis By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org There are many reasons to take foreign language courses while in college. At UC Davis and beyond, many take language courses to study abroad. Others try to learn new languages for cultural reasons, general interest or […]

New exhibit at UC Davis’ Design Museum documents history of racial issues in the United States
FeaturedFebruary 13, 2024
Artist Barbara Brandon-Croft discusses her cartoons and recent exhibition By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org In the late 1960s, Brumsic Brandon Jr. began publishing “Luther,” a comic strip focusing on the lives of young Black children living in a fictional inner-city neighborhood. About 20 years later, his daughter, Barbara Brandon-Croft, became the first Black […]

English majors, professors share their favorite book recommendations
FeaturesFebruary 12, 2024
Who better to recommend you a book than someone who has read, well, hundreds? By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org In the halls of UC Davis, the English department serves as a sanctuary for those who find solace in the written word. Beyond the rigors of academia, a group of literary experts, both students […]

Taller Arte de Nuevo Amanecer encourages local youth to express themselves artistically
FeaturesFebruary 9, 2024
Stories of how the workshop began and how it currently functions By SABRINA FIGUEROA — features@theaggie.org Located in the heart of Woodland, Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer (TANA) is more than just an art gallery. Co-founded by the Chicano artists Malaquias Montoya and Carlos Francisco Jackson, TANA aims to provide local artists and […]

Chinese student nonprofit seeks to spread cultural awareness through Lunar New Year celebration in Central Park
FeaturesFebruary 8, 2024
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 […]

How do college expectations differ for first-generation students?
FeaturedFebruary 7, 2024
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 […]

Students bond over love for actor Jack Black
FeaturesFebruary 7, 2024
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, […]

What goals are UC Davis students setting for 2024?
FeaturesFebruary 6, 2024
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 […]

Inclusive economics society fosters camaraderie, professional development
FeaturesFebruary 5, 2024
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, […]

Why the ‘girl math’ trend can be a harmful mindset for young women to follow
FeaturesFebruary 2, 2024
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,” […]

With respiratory illnesses on the rise, how can people protect themselves and others?
FeaturesFebruary 1, 2024
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 […]

