Features

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 […]

The conference celebrates womxn’s history in a way that is inclusive and creates space for future generations of womxn to flourish   By DANIELA DULA MEJIA — features@theaggie.org   On Saturday, March 11, UC Berkeley hosted its 38th annual Empowering Womxn of Color Conference (EWOCC). Since its founding, the conference has been run by womxn […]

Professors and advisors share advice for students on how to approach them and other potential mentors   By KACEY CHAN — features@theaggie.org    Students are always lectured about the importance of going to office hours and talking to their professors, but the actual experience can be rather intimidating, especially when approaching instructors with decades of […]

The Gibson House and Property serves as a cultural hub for the Yolo community   By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    The Gibson House and Property is a historical Yolo County landmark that is officially recognized by the National Registry of Historic Places. It is situated within the city of Woodland, less than 15 […]

Adopting a pet can reduce stress, increase socialization and provide a sense of companionship during students’ busy academic schedules   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org   With spring in full swing and newborn kittens on the way, the Yolo County Animal Shelter is in need of support from the community now more than ever. According […]

Choose from dozens of unique, skill-based art classes to take without the pressure of a letter grade    By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org    For many students, the UC Davis Craft Center serves as a break from their hectic academic schedules. According to its website, the Craft Center offers upwards of 50 different classes per […]

Students review the quality of bathrooms on campus — citing the Teaching Learning Complex as the No. 1 option   By KACEY CHAN — features@theaggie.org    No one loves a public bathroom. However, in times of need, these restrooms become a necessary evil. Here on the UC Davis campus, your bathroom experience will vary depending […]

UC Davis offers resources and opportunities to set students up for post-grad success   By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org    Spring quarter is approaching, and along with it, the impending graduation of much of the class of 2023.  Minerva Padilla, a fourth-year managerial economics major, expressed that her time as an undergraduate UC Davis student […]