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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 […]

UC Davis notable undergraduate scholar recognized by the Aquarium of the Pacific   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org   Genece Grisby, a fourth-year marine and coastal science major with an oceans and the earth system emphasis, has been relentless in her pursuit of success, despite the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic posed.  According to Grisby, […]

UC Davis students weigh in on whether the city should expand outdoor nighttime lighting   By KACEY CHAN — features@theaggie.org    Despite Davis’s reputation as a safe city, UC Davis students have concerns about how poorly lit many streets are at night. Given the rainy weather over the past few months, many students say their […]

The Davis Alpine Ski and Snowboard Club is looking forward to nationals this month   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org   The Davis Alpine Ski and Snowboard (DASS) competition team’s recent performance at the regional championships is a shining example of how the power of hard work, perseverance and teamwork can bring home a win. […]

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 […]