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Features

What makes Donald Trump’s rhetoric so effective?

UC Davis professors and students discuss Trump’s persuasive techniques   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   Throughout both his campaign and his presidency, President Donald Trump, arguably one...

UC Davis Washington Program students live in D.C. amidst government shutdown

Despite being furloughed, congressional interns share key takeaways from their experiences    By SAVANNAH ANNO — features@theaggie.org   On Oct. 1, Congress was unable to reach an agreement...

Still creating music: Acme Rocket Quintet

The Acme Rocket Quintet returns to the Davis music scene, 30 years later   By AMRA ABID — features@theaggie.org   On Friday, Oct. 24, Delta of Venus hummed...

‘The middle of everywhere’ or ‘the middle of nowhere?’

Is Davis Northern California's best-kept secret?    By AMBER DUHS — features@theaggie.org    UCLA, in the heart of one of the biggest cities in the world; UC Berkeley,...

Fall activities to explore in and around Davis

Students reflect on their cozy, spooky and fun plans for this season   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   As autumn enters full swing, many students have taken...

Students bring ‘performative male’ and ‘performative masc lesbian’ contests to the UC Davis campus

Students don carabiners and Labubus as part of viral contests    By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org    On Sept. 27, 2025, students gathered in front of the Peter...

California Special Election runs through Nov. 4

Community members discuss the details and impact of the special election   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   California voters have begun receiving mail-in ballots for Proposition 50,...

Dillan Horton on activism in uncertain times

Davis political organizer Dillan Horton reflects on activism, backlash and the importance of hope   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   When Davis-based activist Dillan Horton reflected on...

What are UC Davis students wearing this Halloween?

Students detail which costume trends they expect to see in this college town   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   With Halloween season upon us, students and community...

The history of Halloween

A look into popular Halloween traditions and UC Davis students’ favorite ways to celebrate  By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org As Halloween is just around the corner,...

Interfraternity council rush begins week of Sep. 28

Interfraternity Council board members describe the fraternity recruitment process By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org At the start of the school year, UC Davis Interfraternity Council (IFC)...

UC Davis’ ‘mystery cat graffiti person’ ordered to pay $32,000

The student behind the pink cat icons spray-painted around Davis was caught and arrested   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org    Editor's Note: The printed edition of the...

A surge in deportation efforts impacts communities

UC Davis students describe the emotional and situational tolls that immigrant communities face   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org Correction: In our printed issue on Sept. 25,...

Incoming Aggies prepare for their first year

First-year students describe their experiences before moving in   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org   This past week, many incoming first-year UC Davis students have been preparing to...

Secret Spot says goodbye

As Secret Spot prepared for its closing, the founders of the beloved art and music lounge reflected on the importance of community    By LAILA AZHAR...