Features

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 […]

Indie music, stand-up and African dance all have a place on this year’s stage   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org    With Picnic Day 2023 just around the corner, local artists and performers are getting ready to celebrate another year of Aggie pride and Davis community. The official Picnic Day website has been counting down […]

Meet the design director of the KDVS 90.3 FM radio station   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org   Found in every corner of the UC Davis campus are posters that look like they’ve been taken right out of a DIY zine, advertising the multitudes of events hosted by the student-run freeform radio station, KDVS. Malena […]