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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 […]

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 […]