Features

The volunteer group works to make the Arboretum more pollinator-friendly through plant maintenance, garden development and outreach    By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   Amidst the Anthropocene epoch, a geological time period in which humans have substantially impacted Earth’s climate and ecosystems, our responsibility to care for and preserve the environment around us is greater […]

The SCC strives to celebrate all parts of students’ identities and promote academic excellence   By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — features@theaggie.org   Forming friendships and becoming part of a community can often be challenging for incoming students, especially for those with anxiety about moving in and adapting to college life. Although there are various ways of […]

Finding community within Davis housing co-ops   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — features@theaggie.org   On a morning stroll past 217 2nd St. in Davis, CA, your eyes wander before you can catch them. The bold shamelessly crane their necks while the timid sneak glimpses through calculated side-eye. As the white picket fence enclosing the front yard […]

Student leaders from the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Advisory Board share the process behind implementing the initiative with the ASUCD Academic Senate    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — features@theaggie.org   With the small time gap between assignments due during Week 10 and finals week, it’s no surprise that many students feel burnt out as finals draw near. This […]

Plush toys often have nostalgic meaning for adults and can be beneficial for relieving stress   By KACEY CHAN — features@theaggie.org    Through all its ups and downs, adulthood is certainly filled with stressors. At times, individuals may want to revisit the nostalgic simplicity of childhood. Many achieve this through collecting plush toys. On social […]

An unconventional sports club upholds athleticism, community and sportsmanship   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   When discussing sports, basketball, soccer or football might pop into many peoples’ heads first. While not mainstream, ultimate frisbee is still a sport that prides itself on energetic athleticism, a passionate fanbase and steadfast sportsmanship. One such team that […]

The Davis Night Market shares food with the community every weekday in Central Park    Founded in May 2019, the Davis Night Market is an operation powered by the community, for the community. Volunteers gather at C and Fourth Streets in downtown Davis from 9-11 p.m. each weeknight to share food with the public.  Volunteer […]

Students say that the marching band has helped them adjust to college and make friends   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org    The UC Davis Marching Band, known as the “Spirit of the Davis Campus,” performs at on- and off-campus events throughout the year with over 175 members. The Aggie Band was formed in 1929 […]

Spring graduates share advice on the keys to academic success and forming long-lasting friendships    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — features@theaggie.org   First-year students’ adjustment to college life often requires guidance from current students, advisors and orientation leaders. UC Davis provides resources for first-years, including housing, financial aid and all the steps required after admission, according […]

Student organization brings together anime, cartoons, games and community   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   To those who watch anime, animated TV from Japan, it can represent anything: a pastime, a source of comfort, a nostalgic memory or even a source of inspiration. Communities are built on discussing, sharing and enjoying anime, and one […]

Kesem provides community and support to camp attendees and students who are connected to the club   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org    Camp Kesem is a national nonprofit organization that was founded in 2000 and provides free week-long overnight summer camps for children six to 18 who are impacted by a parent’s cancer diagnosis. […]

Meet the canine companions of students across campus By MIA BALTIERRA — features@theaggie.org Second-year animal science major Ashley Cabrera and Louie, her five-year-old shih tzu Q: Tell me about your dog. A: He has a closet. He has an Instagram and everything, @louie_the_pawteenth. Q: When did you get your dog? A: Last year. He was a stray. I’m […]