Features

Club members discuss resources, culture and stigmas in powerlifting   By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org   Everyone’s journey to powerlifting looks different. But for many at UC Davis, the community that Aggie Barbell has created seems to be a common thread. Aggie Barbell is a student-led powerlifting club that was established in 2014. “Aggie Barbell […]

The historic civil rights leader continues his legacy with words of inspiration for Davis students   By DANIELA DULA MEJIA — features@theaggie.org   “It [was] absolutely surreal,” said Dionica Bell, the director of the African American Retention Initiative and the Center for African Diaspora Student Success (CADSS). “How often do people get to say that […]

How the beloved, beginner-friendly sport captured the hearts of students and community members in Davis    By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org    Pickleball’s appeal has reached Davis, and it’s here to stay. This sport has grown in popularity both on and off campus and shows no signs of slowing down. According to the USA Pickleball […]

An inside scoop on the new family-friendly supernatural attraction in Davis   By KACEY CHAN — features@theaggie.org    There has been renewed interest in UFOs, or Unidentified Flying Objects, in the news due to the U.S. Department of Defense shooting down three such phenomena earlier this month. Davis, however, was ahead of the UFO game […]

UC Davis students give insight into the best places to eat in Davis   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org   Some students may be tempted to flock to the chain restaurants they recognize from their hometowns, but the locally owned restaurants of Davis are the ones that really capture the attention of adventurous foodies. If […]

The event is a direct counterprotest to the Proud Boys’ appearance on campus in recent months   By DANIELA DULA MEJIA — features@theaggie.org   Editor’s note: The names of two sources in this article have been changed or removed at their request to protect their safety and privacy.    On Thursday, Feb. 16, a coalition […]

Whether you are looking for love or following it to Davis, there is no shortage of love to be found on campus   By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org   At UC Davis, all Aggies, students and alumni alike, have a shot at love. With no shortage of people and date spots, you are bound to […]

UC Davis student recreation dance instructor Evie White builds up students’ confidence through her classes   By ANA BACH — features@theaggie.org    The competitive world of dance offers a platform for experienced dancers to compete with one another, advancing their skill sets and performances to prepare for their professional dance careers ahead. For others, dance […]

Community members create posters and murals to promote well-being and celebrate culture    By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org  Lea este artículo en español.   While on the UC Davis campus, students, staff and visitors might encounter colorful art posters depicting the culture and life experiences of the Chicanx and Latinx communities, as well as […]

The ecologically engineered neighborhood has helped pioneer environmentally conscious living in Davis   By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org   Village Homes is a 70-acre subdivision in Davis, California, designed by Mike and Judy Corbett in the 1970s, according to the Village Homes website. The completed development includes 225 homes and 20 apartment units, as well […]

Mental health counseling for specific communities acknowledges the unique experiences of students from marginalized racial groups on campus    By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    In an effort to address the diversity of experiences and identities among the student population and their complexities, UC Davis hosts group counseling services for students to have conversations […]

How our agricultural roots and ever-changing history are reflected in our campus buildings    By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org   The UC Davis campus has grown tremendously since its founding in 1908, according to the UC Davis website. Over the last century, the campus has developed from a small agricultural branch of UC Berkeley to […]