Features

Davis resident with visual impairment shares her journey of losing her vision and learning to use tools around her to excel By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org An ode to the time when she could see bright lights and high contrasts, Gena Harper’s living room is scattered with Christmas lights and checkerboard patterns. Next to her […]

UC Davis researchers strive to understand “hugely problematic” catastrophic injuries in racehorses By MARGO ROSENBAUM — features@theaggie.org With bottles of coat shine and thin layers of sweat, racehorses glitter in the sun and dance on spindly legs across the soft-dirt track. Jockeys adorned in colorful silks are slung onto the backs of skittering two-year-old horses as […]

Board members share their perspectives on Pride celebrations, planning the first Pride Festival on campus and goals for future years By MALERIE HURLEY — features@theaggie.org If you were near Dunloe Brewing Co. on the warm evening of May 21, you would have heard an outpour of cheers from a large group of Davis students tucked […]

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 third 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 […]

UC Davis students behind Davis’s AoT chapter discuss the organization’s mission and what community members can expect at monthly presentations   By MONICA ROBERTS — features@theaggie.org   Physics majors and astronomy lovers alike are gathering at Sudwerk Brewery Co. every third Thursday of the month for a chance to crack open a cold beer and […]

UC Davis students gather to protest Supreme Court decision, amplify local resources By MALERIE HURLEY — features@theaggie.org On Tuesday, May 10, students gathered on the Quad to march in response to the recent leaked draft of the Supreme Court majority opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. Two students, fourth-year English and communication double major […]

Inner tube water polo takes this year’s crown for best intramural sport at UC Davis By OMAR NAVARRO — features@theaggie.org With 36.8% of the vote, inner tube water polo took home the victory of best intramural sport. Currently ongoing during spring quarter, this intramural sport is played at the Rec Pool and is great for […]

Cycling classes are promoting a healthy lifestyle for students looking for a fun workout  By MARLON ROLON — features@theaggie.org Cycling is not just a method of transportation in Davis — it’s a form of fitness to improve cardio, strength and overall health. Because of these health benefits, cycling is offered as a fitness class at […]

Ali Baba wins title for Best Breakfast Burrito for a third time By MONICA MANMADKAR — features@theaggie.org Serving the community since 1986, Ali Baba is considered one of Davis’ food staples. The menu is filled with plenty of options: gyros, burgers, platters and breakfast burritos. With 79.6% of the votes, Ali Baba won this year’s […]

Thai Canteen’s cuisine emphasizes the use of fresh ingredients and a great balance of flavors. It’s quick to satisfy student cravings for Thai food By BRANDON NGUYEN — features@theaggie.org This year’s favorite local Thai food business in Davis has been selected: Thai Canteen, winning with an overwhelming 63% of votes by UC Davis students who […]

Hammocks on campus let students unwind outdoors By SONORA SLATER — features@theaggie.org There are certain things that are essential to life for most college students: iced coffee, pasta and naps, to name a few. At UC Davis, students are so committed to “napping excellence” that there is even a UC Davis Nap Map that provides […]

iTea’s convenient location as well as its expansive drink menu and snack options make it a must-visit for Davis locals By ALINA ISSAKHANIAN — features@theaggie.org Downtown Davis has become a hotspot for boba, with a wide variety of options to choose from. Each location offers something unique, but this year students have rated iTea as […]