Features

Jhankaar A Cappella creates a sense of belonging through Western-South Asian fusion   By INDRANIL BASU — features@theaggie.org   Jhankaar, UC Davis’s only South Asian a cappella team, fuses traditional South Asian and Western music genres to present a unique blend of music. Founded during the 2009-2010 academic year by three former students, Jhankaar has […]

Not literally, just metaphysically   By CARMEL RAVIV — craviv@ucdavis.edu   To be honest, I’ve been hitting the gym a lot lately and just PR’d on bench press (35 lbs), so I feel confident in my ability to take out my frustrations and show off my two months of Krav Maga practice. I’ve been eating […]

Several professors gathered for an informal panel discussion to discuss lab funding, impressing employers and the importance of self-advocacy   By MIA BALTIERRA — features@theaggie.org Lea este artículo en español.   At a research institution like UC Davis, most instructors are performing research while teaching classes. The path to these positions can take on many […]

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 […]