Features

Davis Feminist Film Festival interns and director share their process in coordinating the festival event   By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   Hosted by the Women’s Resources and Research Center and sponsored by the Manetti Shrem Museum, the Davis Feminist Film Festival (DFFF) celebrated its 20th anniversary on the weekend of Friday, May 9 and […]

UC Davis students discuss misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding the LGBTQIA+ community   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   Although the LGBTQIA+ community has been increasingly growing in visibility over the past several years, many queer students at UC Davis say they still encounter frustrating stereotypes — whether about their physical appearance, how they should act […]

The event, to be held on May 16, follows the Undergraduate Research Conference   By NOAH HARRIS — features@theaggie.org   On Friday, May 16, UC Davis’ Department of Psychology will be hosting their annual Spring Psychology Conference at the Center for Mind and Brain in East Davis. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the conference […]

UC Davis students and alumni discuss the lack of good Mexican and Latino food in Davis   By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   Davis has a wide array of cultural food that reflects the diverse population of the city. From sushi to bingsu to birria to prosciutto, both the savory and sweet tooth have options […]

Students reflect on causes, both short- and long-term effects of low literacy rates    By ZOEY MORTAZAVI  — features@theaggie.org   As of January 2025, 54% of adult Americans read under a 6th grade level, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). That percentage, over half of the country’s population, is reflective of over […]

UC Davis students share details of their daily routines   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   Having healthy habits and routines can help students start their day fresh and keep them regulated throughout the busy life of a college student. Whether it’s taking five minutes to reflect on their day before they go to bed […]

Wyman, a cinema and digital media associate professor, shares her experience with filming    By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org Many professors on campus have their own projects occurring beyond the courses that they teach — from lab-work research to writing papers to creating films. UC Davis Associate Professor Julie Wyman, alongside teaching cinema and digital […]

Past “hatchlings” share allegations and incidents leading up to a mass departure of 17 residents    By NOAH HARRIS — features@theaggie.org   “That’s when I learned that I would never be on the lease with 17 other people ever again, because you’re liable for whatever the fuck they do,” Piper, a former tenant of Turtle […]

The lab-centered course teaches how to go from raw coffee beans to the perfect cup of coffee   By COLINA HARVEY — sports@theaggie.org   Caffeine is a staple of every college campus, and many students in Davis have experienced the fun of pulling a caffeine-fueled all-nighter in preparation for an exam. Caffeine most commonly comes […]

Just a couple of hours away, Lake Tahoe offers beautiful elevated sights, skiing and more   By BETH MUNRO-MORRIS — arts@theaggie.org   Nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lake Tahoe offers a dramatic change of scenery from the flat, farmland expanse of Davis. Its crystal clear waters, towering pines and crisp alpine air make it […]

Looking for something affordable and delicious?: Students believe that In-N-Out is the best option    By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org   Whether you’re coming back from a concert that stretched far into the night or just happen to be craving a midnight snack, it can be hard to find a good place to eat when the sun […]

The Davis Farmers Market provides fresh plants, gardening resources and a strong sense of community    BY JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   The Davis Farmers Market is a year-round market held in Central Park on Wednesdays and Saturdays, boasting fresh produce alongside an assortment of other cute and eclectic goods. Notable among these offerings are […]