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The initiative has helped students with intellectual disabilities find community and acquire both life and job skills as they become independent   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   The Redwood SEED (Supported Education to Elevate Diversity) program is one of the newest disability programs at UC Davis. Designed to support students ages 18 to 23 […]

Students share their thoughts on the change in ranking   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org   The annual release of the U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of public universities serves as a benchmark — a litmus test of sorts — for these institutions to measure their progress and overall quality of education. In a […]

The event enables students to explore the resources, clubs and organizations available on campus    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — features@theaggie.org   The Involvement Fair at UC Davis offers students the opportunity to roam around the quad and learn about the different ways they can get involved on campus. Described as an “annual student organization showcase” […]

Various centers and groups around campus collaborate to give students a month-long celebration of their culture, heritage and identity    By ELIZABETH WOODHALL — features@theaggie.org   The UC Davis community is gearing up for a celebration of Chicanx/Latinx Heritage Month where students can expect events hosted by campus centers and organizations to recognize the Latinx […]

Yoga can improve both your physical and mental health   By YASMEEN O’BRIEN — features@theaggie.org   An atmosphere of calm surrounds each student scattered across the padded yoga studio. Some sit still with their eyes closed, others are already beginning their stretches. Tamara Vodovoz, a yoga teacher of 14 years, stands in the front of […]

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 […]