Features

A proposed Sidewalk Vending Ordinance in Davis sparks concern for some community members  By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org A student who stops at a taco stand for a quick bite after a long day on campus likely isn’t thinking about state legislation or municipal ordinances. A few dollars change hands, foil-wrapped food is passed across […]

Unsafe riding practices and haphazard storage may impact student safety while navigating campus    By AMBER DUHS — features@theaggie.org    Picture this: It’s a foggy morning and you’re sluggishly walking to your 9 a.m. class across campus. An AirPod in one ear and a hot drink in your hand, you walk to the edge of […]

From resume review services to career advising, the Career Center has it all By AMBER DUHS — features@theaggie.org  UC Davis regularly emails undergraduate and graduate students about the wide range of on-campus resources, from the Women’s Resource and Research Center — which provides advocacy and education and a general safe space — to the Educational […]

The AISC helps students engage with artificial intelligence amid global technological development and controversy By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org As artificial intelligence (AI) technology rapidly expands, its presence is increasingly felt in academic and professional settings. At the same time, it also represents one of the most controversial topics of campus discussion, as many community […]

Rowan McGuire details the philosophy behind his music studio  By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org Rowan McGuire — the musician behind Davis music studio JumpDog Studios — has been a musician for as long as he can remember. A drummer since youth, McGuire grew up playing in bands ranging from jazz to metal.  When he founded […]

The three co-founders of D3C discuss the inception of their novel club By AMRA ABID — features@theaggie.org In late 2022, Miguel Rezapour got a call from Parsa Bavargani with an idea for a club: one that was rooted in social activism, would create projects towards the end goal of sparking social change and was radically […]

UC Davis students and a fitness trainer share tips for maintaining gym consistency By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org With the start of 2026 comes a new round of students’ New Year’s resolutions, many of which include fitness and gym-related goals for the year. In aiming for a fresh start, many may feel especially motivated in […]

Students reflect on ways to prepare for their winter workload By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org As winter quarter enters full swing, students adjust to their schedule changes while looking forward to all that the new year has in store. Some students find that, similar to the New Year’s resolutions they may have just set, setting […]

Yousafzai’s speaker event served as an inspiration for UC Davis students By VRITI SHAH — features@theaggie.org Malala Yousafzai is a renowned Pakistani activist, best known for her advocacy for the right of education for girls and women from all around the world. As a teenager, she worked to spread awareness by speaking at events and […]

Changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) prompt many to look for alternative food resources By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org This summer, H.R.1 — also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — implemented several changes into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides low-income households with funding for food and groceries.  […]

Aggies give tips on prioritizing self-care while studying By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org As midterms wrap up and students begin to prepare for finals, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the pressure of staying on top of homework, projects, studying and the countless other obligations college students take on. However, even in times […]

What women love, the world will hate — that is, until they love it   By VRITI SHAH — features@theaggie.org The music industry has dominated popular culture for centuries, from iconic artists like Elvis Presley, The Beatles and Michael Jackson to newer artists like Justin Bieber, BTS and Harry Styles.  As these artists achieved their claims […]