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Sunday, May 11, 2025

Features

Current students share advice for prospective class of 2026

UC Davis students share their favorite parts of the university and tips for high school seniors making college decisions By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org Months after...

The sheep mowers make their debut on UC Davis’ main campus this spring

Sheep, used as natural lawn mowers, return to campus in the hopes of lowering students’ stress and boosting morale By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org    At 10:30...

The Aggie recognizes influential women in the UC Davis community

Three women share their proudest career moments, inspiration and hopes for future generations By ALINA ISSAKHANIAN — features@theaggie.org   In honor of Women’s History Month which ended...

A guide to trivia nights in downtown Davis

Employees and UC Davis students share trivia tips and their favorite events By MONICA ROBERTS — features@theaggie.org   UC Davis students are no stranger to bar “trivia...

Students recommend thrift stores near, in Davis

UC Davis students discuss some of their favorite cheap and trendy thrift stores By SOPHIA PLACHE-CREECH — features@theaggie.org Thrifting can be a great way for college...

Unseasonably warm weather spurs excitement, climate anxiety

UC Davis students discuss unusually warm winter quarter’s effect on mental health By SOPHIA PLACHE-CREECH — features@theaggie.org February and March have felt unusually warm in Davis...

Students share their experiences studying abroad during COVID-19

Two UC Davis students discuss the perks and challenges of going abroad during the pandemic   By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org   Almost 16% of students at four-year...

‘Girl Gains’ empowers women in the weight room

New club promotes weightlifting for women to improve athletic performance and long-term health By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org  “Girl Gains,” a new club at UC Davis,...

UC Davis students, professor weigh in on U.S.’ diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics

The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing spark conversation about the role of politics in sports and the effectiveness of boycotts By ALINA ISSAKHANIAN — features@theaggie.org   Much...

UC Davis lecturer, student discuss romantic comedy stereotypes, heteronormativity

A gender studies lecturer and a student point to potentially harmful tropes and more inclusive plotlines that they hope to see in future romantic...

UC Davis community weighs in on Wordle craze

Wordle’s popularity sparks conversation about community and cognitive benefits of word games By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org  In six guesses of five letters, people can test...

#AggieMOOvement hopes to make a cow the official UC Davis mascot

A student-led petition is urging UC Davis to replace Gunrock the mustang with a cow in an effort to create unique identity for the...

During Black History Month, The Aggie recognizes Black alumni

Tiana Williams discusses having a platform in filmmaking and uplifting communities of color By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org  This article is the third in a four-part...

UC Davis students share how college has changed their major, post-graduate plans

 Students develop unexpected passions and career plans since arriving at Davis By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org When applying to colleges, many students don’t yet know what...

During Black History Month, The Aggie recognizes Black alumni

Alumni Lois and Darryl Goss share their UC Davis experience and motivation to support the Department of African American and African Studies By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI...