Features

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on online tools is stronger than ever at UC Davis

Students and staff weigh feelings of disconnection with the convenience of virtual activities, classes and appointments   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   By now, we have all...

UC Davis Arboretum brings health and wellness to our community

Students and instructors share their positive experiences in the Arboretum   By JULIANA MARQUEZ ARAUJO — features@theaggie.org   With an abundance of scenic images in the town of...

The AB540 and Undocumented Student Center embraces change in order to remain an inclusive space

The center reflects on their goals as they continue to create a safe space for undocumented students   By JULIANA MARQUEZ ARAUJO — features@theaggie.org   In an education...

How difficult is it to get a job after college?

Recent graduates and Executive Director at UC Davis’ Internship and Career Center, Marcie Kirk Holland, share their experiences    By SABRINA FIGUEROA — features@theaggie.org   Graduation is one...

Local organization provides free food to the community

Volunteers continue operations of historic Food Not Bombs chapter in Davis  By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org Boxes of fruit salad, rice and split-pea stew stacked on...

Aggie Eats food truck mitigates food insecurity on campus

The passionate student-staffed operation gives back to UC Davis   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   On campus, there is a wide selection of food trucks to visit...

The importance of financial literacy at the collegiate level

UC Davis students and staff discuss options for students to become financially literate before entering the workforce   By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   Throughout college, newfound financial...

Ballerina Misty Copeland speaks at UC Davis Women & Philanthropy event

Copeland and other guest speakers inspire students to persevere in the face of adversity     By ZOEY MORTAZAVI — features@theaggie.org   Becoming a ballerina: the epitome of childhood...

Your guide to staying warm this fall

Read some tips and tricks from Davis students on how to layer your clothes for the cold season   By BREANNA SANDERS — features@theaggie.org   It seemed as...

Davis Triceratops Club works hard to foster a sense of community through creativity amidst leadership changes

Students find joy in hosting and participating in scavenger hunts for crocheted dinosaurs   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   It is no easy feat running a large...

Upperclassmen give advice on balancing college life, academics and a social life

How do first-year students’ expectations of college measure up against experience?   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   Freshmen at UC Davis are currently finishing up their first...

Viticulture and enology courses are hands-on, collaborative and prepare you for diverse career options

A tight-knit major and its department teach the science behind winemaking and cultivating grapevines    By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   Economics, computer science, philosophy, statistics… and viticulture...

Off-campus students speak on the Davis housing crisis, price jacks, ant attacks and outdated shacks

Good and fair-priced off-campus housing is hard to come by according to statistics and students   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org   Navigating the realm of off-campus housing...

What’s in your water? What students should be mindful of while swimming in Putah Creek

Advice from a Putah Creek Reserve specialist   By FAITH DEMEULENAERE — features@theaggie.org   The sky is clear, the bees are humming, the plants are beautiful and the...

Email scams commonly target UC Davis undergraduates for money and personal information

How to maintain cybersecurity and protect yourself from fraudulent job and internship offers   By LYNN CHEN — features@theaggie.org   At UC Davis, most of us are young...