Features

SLLC and student stewardship coordinators aim to create an outdoor refuge and community space for UC Davis community   By MALERIE HURLEY — features@theaggie.org   On April 17, the Student Farm at UC Davis was bustling with students chatting, mulching, hauling wood and painting in a small, forested area nestled snugly between the Student Farm […]

Students discuss the importance of on-campus voting options and how the dropbox might affect their voting habits   By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org   On April 19, UC Davis and the Yolo County Elections Office co-hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of an official ballot dropbox on campus. The ballot box will […]

Lee shares her family’s history in the U.S., how her time at Davis and upbringing inspired her career in immigration law and her advocacy in the AAPI community By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org  This May, which marks the 140th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, UC […]

Students discuss the importance of on-campus voting options and how the dropbox might affect their voting habits   By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org   On April 19, UC Davis and the Yolo County Elections Office co-hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the installation of an official ballot dropbox on campus. The ballot box will […]

This spring, seniors reflect on their time at UC Davis and share their plans for post-grad    By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org   This is the second story in The California Aggie’s five part series profiling seniors graduating from UC Davis this spring. Throughout the quarter, The Aggie will be speaking with seniors about their […]

A UC Davis librarian and student team up to bring together meditation and tea for university community   By ALINA ISSAKHANIAN — features@theaggie.org   While some opt for a cup of coffee for their daily caffeine fix, many benefits can come from having a cup of tea instead. Erik Fausak, a UC Davis Student Services […]

UC Davis students discuss challenges balancing observing Ramadan while away from home, attending Picnic Day and living on campus   By UMAIMA EJAZ — features@theaggie.org   As UC Davis celebrated its beloved Picnic Day in person for the first time in three years on April 27, some Muslim students felt like they were not as […]

Childhood dreams don’t always come to fruition, but for many of these 12 students, they inspired their future careers By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org This story will be showcased on The Aggie’s social media. Check out our Instagram account to see the students behind these dreams and current career paths.  Most children grow up with […]

The founders discuss getting started, future goals and maintaining artistic integrity    By MONICA ROBERTS — features@theaggie.org   Fallen Angels Collective’s first show, held during summer 2021, was just a backyard show organized by UC Davis alumnus Desmond Chu. As a former UC Davis KDVS events director and festival director, Chu’s connections with Davis students […]

The Aggie highlights notable photos from its archives of past Picnic Days  By MARGO ROSENBAUM — features@theaggie.org Since its start in 1909, Picnic Day has become one of the most well-known campus events for the UC Davis community. Students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff and local community members alike have come together to celebrate Picnic Day […]

Check out don’t miss events, behind the scenes details from their coordinators and more By KATIE DEBENEDETTI — features@theaggie.org   This Saturday, April 23, is the 108th annual Picnic Day at UC Davis, and as the open house returns in person for the first time in three years, many are excited to experience the day […]

Students share what the day represents to them and how they acknowledge it   By ALINA ISSAKHANIAN — features@theaggie.org   Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of violence which some readers may find disturbing.   April 24, 2022 marks the 107th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. For many, including first-year international relations major Ani Jamhotchian, […]