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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 […]

Riders say the equestrian community has provided them with social and emotional benefits    By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org    The riders of the UC Davis women’s equestrian team, established in 2018, compete in Western and English competitions across the country and practice three times a week at the Davis Equestrian Center. The team has […]

Dedicated members reflect on the essence of the Whole Earth Festival   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español.   Nestled within the vibrant grounds of the University of California, Davis, the Whole Earth Festival is an annual celebration of music, art and sustainable living.  While the festival attracts thousands of visitors […]

Love Lab staff give insight on “Sexcess Week” and raising awareness about sexual health    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — features@theaggie.org   From May 15 to 19, UC Davis’s Love Lab hosted “Sexcess Week,” a week all about promoting awareness about sexual health for students. It consisted of workshops and events where students could learn more […]

Aidan Hyman will travel to the base camp of Pakistan’s K2 in June to raise funds in partnership with the Human Rights Campaign   By MIA BALTIERRA — features@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español.   When offered the chance to climb one of the most dangerous mountains in the world, second-year biological systems engineering major […]

Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan club celebrates Asian American art forms through explosive performances   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan is a student-run Japanese cultural drumming group at UC Davis founded in 2001. Taiko is the art of using traditional Japanese percussion instruments for performances. The group’s name is derived from the club’s […]

The staff also explains Coffee House history to reveal customers’ favorite handcrafted drinks    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — features@theaggie.org    The UC Davis Coffee House brings in a lot of customers because of its location and price point. It serves more than 7,000 customers every day and has over 250 student employees, remaining the most […]

College students share their experiences with sobriety   By LILI ARMSTRONG — features@ucdavis.edu    In a sea of red cups and beer pong tables, most don’t associate college years with sobriety. Drinking is a huge part of social life for many college students. Fresh out of the nest, it’s a common theme for college students […]

What crystals mean for people, from healing properties to beauty   By KACEY CHAN — features@theaggie.org    Crystals are seen in jewelry from online brands like Enroute Jewelry, sold at events like Whole Earth Festival and even infused into skincare services like facials. However, despite their ubiquity, people are often unclear as to what they […]

According to students, serving in the military can have financial and social benefits    By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org    Serving in the military is often presented as an alternative path to college, but some students choose to pursue both. The Military Reserve is a route many college students take, in which they only serve […]

A nonprofit student organization is taking environmental initiative to conserve California natural habitats   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org  Lea este artículo en español.    The Davis Rewilding Society, a nonprofit student organization founded in 2021, has the mission of introducing California native plants to the UC Davis campus as part of efforts to restore […]