Features

Counseling group Adelante Mujeres promotes cultural understanding, facilitates meaningful conversations among Chicana and Latina students

Mental health counseling for specific communities acknowledges the unique experiences of students from marginalized racial groups on campus    By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    In an...

Aggie Icons: The history of UC Davis campus architecture that students know and love

How our agricultural roots and ever-changing history are reflected in our campus buildings    By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org   The UC Davis campus has grown...

One UC Davis advisor’s role in establishing the student retention and community centers

How Kayton Carter advocated for cultural centers that today provide community and resources to underrepresented students   By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    Student community and retention...

Experts, students shed light on tech user privacy concerns and online safety measures

Learn more about invasive technologies, how they manifest in your day-to-day and how to make informed decisions about your data    By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org...

UC Davis students address period poverty on campus, in the surrounding community

Students say more resources are needed to provide adequate menstrual support at UC Davis   By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    With the passing of the Menstrual...

Medication abortions are now available through UC Davis Student Health

California Senate Bill 24 further protects students’ reproductive rights amid the overturn of Roe v. Wade   By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    The new year has...

Debate over free speech versus hate speech on college campuses raises censorship concerns

Self-censorship and fear of social retribution may be hindering conversations in the classroom   By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org   On Oct. 25, 2022, Turning Point...

UC Davis sociology lecturer shares experience being LGBTQ+ in the United States military under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Living in an environment that perpetuates homophobia and gender inequality, Courtney Caviness had to hide her identity in fear of retaliation, until she decided...

Students with disabilities and temporary injuries struggle to acquire transportation accommodations at UC Davis

Experiences vary for students seeking academic and physical accommodations, but many encounter a lack of communication, long waiting times and inadequacy of services   By REBEKA...

Beyond the imagination: How Imagining America is working toward a better future

Community is at the forefront of Imagining America’s Mail Art Project and annual National Gathering     By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    In addition to being home...

KDVS provides a creative hub for music lovers and students with an affinity for music production

The student-run radio station’s student DJs, producers and radio hosts create a diverse variety of shows to listen to on the air By REBEKA ZELJKO...

Meet the people who keep the UC Davis Arboretum running

Learn about the community members and volunteers that work to make the Arboretum a beautiful place for visitors to enjoy   By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org    The...

Student-run and community organizations actively addressing student housing insecurity and homelessness in Davis

The response to the housing crisis must expand to include the university, according to involved community members   By MARIA MARTINEZ CASTRO  — features@theaggie.org    Students across the...

Native American community members discuss UC Davis Land Acknowledgement Statement

UC Davis was built on land that originally belonged to the Patwin people, and according to community members, the university’s Land Acknowledgement Statement is...

How to spend a day in Davis

Follow an itinerary curated by locals to visit popular spots downtown and on the UC Davis campus   By REBEKA ZELJKO — features@theaggie.org    Some believe that...