Features

Best ASUCD Unit: The CoHo
Best of DavisMay 19, 2022
Students and employees have selected the CoHo as the best ASUCD unit for Best of Davis 2022 By KRISTIN TRENT — features@theaggie.org The Coffee House, also known as the CoHo, was originally established by the ASUCD in 1968 as a small eatery and area where students could relax in between classes. Now, the CoHo houses […]

Best Tacos and Restaurant in Davis: Guads
Best of DavisMay 19, 2022
New restaurant Guads takes winning title for best tacos By KAYA DO-KHANH — features@theaggie.org UC Davis students selected Guads Tacos and Beer as the best tacos and restaurant in Davis, receiving 79.7% of the votes for best tacos and 54.3% of the votes for best restaurant. The restaurant, located on 3rd Street, has been open […]

UC Davis chef on finding his way in his career, the joys and challenges of the food service industry
FeaturesMay 18, 2022
Justin Ridgway shares his view of the Segundo Dining Commons from the Pacific Fusion station and beyond By UMAIMA EJAZ — features@theaggie.org Justin Ridgway serves over 1,000 students every day at one of the busiest platforms at Segundo Dining Commons: Pacific Fusion. The lines are often so long that they can be the […]

Student Farm launches effort to restore wildlife area ‘The Woods’
FeaturesMay 17, 2022
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 […]

Permanent ballot dropbox installed on UC Davis campus
FeaturesMay 16, 2022
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 […]

UC Davis alumna Olivia Serene Lee reflects on 140th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, AAPI Heritage Month
FeaturesMay 13, 2022
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 […]

Permanent ballot dropbox installed on UC Davis campus
FeaturesMay 13, 2022
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 […]

Winona Lo on what Davis means to her, following her passion and ‘going for it’
FeaturesMay 10, 2022
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 […]

The art of mindful tea drinking
FeaturesMay 9, 2022
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 […]

Some UC Davis students say college life isn’t always Ramadan-friendly
FeaturesMay 5, 2022
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 […]
UC Davis students discuss ‘dream jobs’ growing up, whether they are pursuing them now
FeaturesApril 27, 2022
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 […]

‘We do these shows for the community:’ Behind the Davis-based music organizers, Fallen Angels Collective
FeaturesApril 26, 2022
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 […]

