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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...
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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...
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‘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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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#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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Shagufta Fatema on the struggles, triumphs of immigrating to the U.S.

The UC Davis lecturer discusses the effects of Trump-era politics and COVID-19 on her work and life in California By ADAM KIRCHOFF — features@theaggie.org Taking out...
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Fourth-year, 15-year-old Tiara Abraham receives YoungArts Award

Abraham discusses her college experience, YoungArts honor and her next career steps By ANNE SALTEL — features@theaggie.org Tiara Abraham, a fourth-year vocal performance major, was named...
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Aggie House serves students facing housing insecurity

The organization creates a network of staff, volunteers and students working to provide housing for Davis students By ANNE SALTEL — features@theaggie.org Housing insecurity as a...
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Student Farm helps combat food insecurity on campus

Through partnerships with on-campus initiatives, the Agriculture Sustainability Institute is working toward a more sustainable and accessible Davis food system By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org  UC...
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During Black History Month, The Aggie recognizes Black alumni

A celebration of plant biologist and mentor Dr. Beronda Montgomery By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org This article is the first in a four-part series in honor...
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