Features

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 […]

How Kayton Carter advocated for cultural centers that today provide community and resources to underrepresented students   By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    Student community and retention centers on campus are communal spaces where students of color, often the most underserved and underrepresented populations in higher education, can access resources to succeed as scholars […]

Learn more about invasive technologies, how they manifest in your day-to-day and how to make informed decisions about your data    By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org   Researchers say that many are unaware of the ways technology companies utilize our personal data. According to LegalJobs, “67% of internet users in the U.S. are not aware […]

Students say more resources are needed to provide adequate menstrual support at UC Davis   By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    With the passing of the Menstrual Equity Act in 2021 and the creation of the Menstrual Equity Task Force, UC Davis students have had increased access to free menstrual products over the past […]

California Senate Bill 24 further protects students’ reproductive rights amid the overturn of Roe v. Wade   By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    The new year has brought a new wave of laws to California, some of them pertaining to reproductive rights.  As of Jan. 1, in conjunction with Senate Bill (SB) 24, which […]

Self-censorship and fear of social retribution may be hindering conversations in the classroom   By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org   On Oct. 25, 2022, Turning Point USA, a student-led conservative group, organized an event hosting speaker Stephen Davis on the UC Davis campus. However, the event was canceled before it started after protests and counter-protests […]