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The Davis Cherry Blossom Festival is a celebration of spring, culture and community   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español.   The Davis Cherry Blossom Festival is a two-day event celebrating Asian American culture that occurs annually in April, presented by the club Bakuhatsu Taiko Dan at UC Davis. Visitors can […]

Students share their perspectives on the Japanese character brand   By KACEY CHAN — features@theaggie.org     Sanrio is one of the most well-known brands out there. Its most iconic character, Hello Kitty, is worth an estimated $7 billion alone. There are over 50,000 Hello Kitty product lines available in more than 130 countries, and […]

Inner child work is more than an online trend, according to psychotherapists   By KACEY CHAN — features@theaggie.org    Students may have come across TikTok posts about someone taking a self-care day or buying a fidget toy. These videos are often tagged something along the lines of “#innerchildhealing” or “#innerchildwork.” However, a lot of people […]

Students at UC Davis draw from various inspirations to make films and tell stories in different genres   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español.   The Davis Filmmaking Society (DFS) is a student-run organization that has been making waves on campus and beyond. Club President Sophie Martinez, a fifth-year design major, […]

Students from UC Davis’s Muslim community share their experiences balancing their faith and participating in campus events   By MIA BALTIERRA — features@theaggie.org   Muslim students at UC Davis practice Ramadan as a time of reflection and strength supported by community, yet some find it difficult to navigate their observance of faith with academic life […]

Students have selected the popular apple juice vendor as their favorite farmers market stall   By ALMA CULVERWELL — features@theaggie.org   Apple-a-Day, a family-owned and operated business based in Sebastopol, was voted Best Farmers Market Stall by 41.9% of surveyed students at UC Davis. The stall is best known for its fresh-pressed apple juices and […]

If the student-run sustainability initiative does not pass during spring 2023 ASUCD elections, it could be shut down after this year   By INDRANIL BASU — features@theaggie.org   Many students have seen the sheepmowers on the Wickson Hall lawn or the Freedges and compacting compost bins around campus. These projects are funded by The Green […]

These students are working to promote sustainable and free alternatives to fast fashion at the Aggie Reuse Store while building an inclusive community   By DANIELA DULA MEJIA — features@theaggie.org   The Aggie Reuse Store, a student-run organization, is making an impact by connecting students to an alternative to the fast fashion industry. Andrianna Pellini, […]

Vinyl fans in Davis celebrate as vinyl records overtake CDs in sales for the first time in three decades, according to CBS News   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español.   In the era of streaming, it’s no secret that physical music has taken a backseat. Yet, vinyl records have recently […]

An enriched perspective vs. high costs — A balanced overview of this college experience according to UC Davis students   By KACEY CHAN — features@theaggie.org    During freshman orientation, one of the most common questions asked during the small talk phase between potential friends is, “Are you thinking of studying abroad?” In movies and coming-of-age […]

Community members share their concerns about the future of the performing arts on the UC Davis campus   By INDRANIL BASU — features@theaggie.org   The Theatre and Dance Department at UC Davis houses the theatre and dance majors and minors, which include courses in acting, the history of theatre, dance and movement. These courses are […]

“Historias de Nuestra Tierra” will showcase the group’s dancing and share the importance of Latinx tradition and history   By MIA BALTIERRA — features@theaggie.org   Danzantes del Alma, established in 1977, is a student retention program under the Cross Cultural Center that aims to foster student leadership and academic excellence through the traditional Mexican art […]