Features

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, […]

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 […]