Features

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 […]

Is Davis Northern California’s best-kept secret?  By AMBER DUHS — features@theaggie.org  UCLA, in the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world; UC Berkeley, in the bustling corner of the Bay Area; and UC Davis, cow-town, USA?  Compared to its other UC counterparts, UC Davis doesn’t always fit the “college town” archetype students […]

Aggies reflect on how romance books have shaped their image of love and relationships   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   As autumn progresses and students prepare for the cold winter months ahead, many Aggies have turned to reading romance novels to get into a cozy mood.  Ariel Park, a third-year psychology major, is an […]

How much of your undergraduate experience at UC Davis is determined by TAs?    By AMBER DUHS — features@theaggie.org    Each fall quarter, new Aggies file into lecture halls and discussion rooms alike. They find a chair, settle in and look up to find someone who isn’t the professor — a structure unique to many […]

The newly crowned “pop princes” — Benson Boone, Sombr and Role Model — are taking over the Internet   By VRITI SHAH — features@theaggie.org   “Where’s my Sally tonight?” echoes across social media, with thousands excited to find out which fan of Role Model, a new fan-favorite pop star, will be pulled on stage to […]

For many attending students, expectations differed from reality   By AMRA ABID — features@theaggie.org   As the time hit 3 p.m. on Oct. 15, hundreds of students donning pressed slacks, blazers and folders full of resumes filed out of the University Credit Union Center as the UC Davis 2025 Fall Career Fair came to an […]

UC Davis professors and students discuss Trump’s persuasive techniques   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   Throughout both his campaign and his presidency, President Donald Trump, arguably one of the most polarizing figures in America, has proven his ability to appeal to his base: drawing support from his followers while alienating those outside of it.  […]

Despite being furloughed, congressional interns share key takeaways from their experiences    By SAVANNAH ANNO — features@theaggie.org   On Oct. 1, Congress was unable to reach an agreement that would extend or approve proposed funding for the new fiscal year, beginning what is now the second longest government shutdown in United States’ history.  As a […]

The Acme Rocket Quintet returns to the Davis music scene, 30 years later   By AMRA ABID — features@theaggie.org   On Friday, Oct. 24, Delta of Venus hummed with the vibrant sounds of the Acme Rocket Quintet, as their instrumental, jazz-inflected music filled the intimate space.  The Acme Rocket Quintet, starring Roger Kunkel, Rusi Gustafson, […]

Is Davis Northern California’s best-kept secret?    By AMBER DUHS — features@theaggie.org    UCLA, in the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world; UC Berkeley, in the bustling corner of the Bay Area; and UC Davis, cow-town, USA?  Compared to its other UC counterparts, UC Davis doesn’t always fit the “college town” […]

Students reflect on their cozy, spooky and fun plans for this season   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   As autumn enters full swing, many students have taken advantage of the season to involve themselves in a variety of fall-themed activities in and around Davis. Cooling temperatures allow for students to spend more time outside, […]