Features

Students don carabiners and Labubus as part of viral contests    By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org    On Sept. 27, 2025, students gathered in front of the Peter J. Shields library on the UC Davis campus for a “performative male contest.” Less than a week later, on Oct. 3, 2025, a similar contest, this time […]

Community members discuss the details and impact of the special election   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   California voters have begun receiving mail-in ballots for Proposition 50, part of the statewide special election on Tuesday, Nov. 4. As the sole ballot measure in the irregularly scheduled election, Proposition 50 would authorize the early redrawing […]

Davis political organizer Dillan Horton reflects on activism, backlash and the importance of hope   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   When Davis-based activist Dillan Horton reflected on his upbringing, he traced the roots of his political consciousness back to his childhood. “If you ask any of my close relatives — even if I myself […]

Students detail which costume trends they expect to see in this college town   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   With Halloween season upon us, students and community members alike are gathering their pumpkins, candy and, most importantly, costumes. Each year, Halloween’s most-worn costumes change alongside new trends, but the need for attire to be […]

A look into popular Halloween traditions and UC Davis students’ favorite ways to celebrate  By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org As Halloween is just around the corner, students are starting to participate in traditions long associated with the holiday. From buying costumes to carving pumpkins, the beginning of October denotes a segue into the spooky season. […]

Interfraternity Council board members describe the fraternity recruitment process By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org At the start of the school year, UC Davis Interfraternity Council (IFC) chapters on campus begin their recruitment process, commonly referred to as rush. During rush week, students have the opportunity to get acquainted with each IFC fraternity and learn more […]

The student behind the pink cat icons spray-painted around Davis was caught and arrested   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org    Editor’s Note: The printed edition of the article used the word “fine” in the headline and one instance in body text. For clarification, the online article has been adjusted.  On her 19th birthday, a […]

UC Davis students describe the emotional and situational tolls that immigrant communities face   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org Correction: In our printed issue on Sept. 25, the article corresponding with the headline “A surge in deportation efforts impacts communities” had the incorrect body text. The article has been adjusted on our digital version of […]

First-year students describe their experiences before moving in   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   This past week, many incoming first-year UC Davis students have been preparing to leave their homes and transition into their college lives. New students can experience a range of emotions — excitement, nervousness, sadness and more — upon moving into […]

As Secret Spot prepared for its closing, the founders of the beloved art and music lounge reflected on the importance of community    By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   On June 5, from 4 to 9 p.m., a funeral was held on D Street. Guests were encouraged to either dress in a goth style or […]

Last spring, seniors reflected on their time at UC Davis and shared their post-graduate plans   By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org   When Catherine Pham transferred to UC Davis from De Anza College in Cupertino, she thought college was just a box to check — something to get through on the way to the next […]

Petition calls for community-based alternatives to security presence     By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   As of a few weeks ago, security guards equipped with gear — including tactical vests and tasers — have been present at the entrance of the Davis Food Co-op, a cooperatively owned grocery store in Downtown Davis.  “This partnership with […]