Gov. Jerry Brown approved Senate Bill 70 (SB 70) on March 24, 2011, which has continued into this year. The bill, along with other budget-related bills, was signed in an effort to save on state spending. According to the California Department of Finance, SB 70 was the omnibus education trailer bill. “It included everything from […]

1. Let Them Eat Cake 310 C St. 2. Ciocolat 301 B St. 3. Sugar Daddies 113 E St. Marie Antoinette supposedly said of her subjects, “Let them eat cake.” Though she spoke of her fellow Frenchmen, Davis residents have apparently taken her words to heart, voting cupcake bakery Let Them Eat Cake Davis’ best […]

1. UC Davis Dining Commons 2. Davis Sushi Buffet Japanese Restaurant 707 Second St. 3. Kathmandu Kitchen 234 G Street Moving up from last year’s number two spot, the UC Davis Dining Commons was voted the best buffet in Davis. “Freshmen are excited to see the number of choices,” said Kyle Peiper, the dining commons […]

1. Sophia’s Thai Kitchen 129 E St. 2. Tie: Sudwerk 2001 Second St. 3rd and U Cafe 223 Third St. 3. Davis Beer Shoppe 211 G St. Specials hold a fond place in all college kids’ hearts. After all, what could be better than getting something at a discounted price? Well, it would be getting […]

1.   Zia’s Delicatessen 616 Third St. 2.   Nugget Market 1414 E. Covell Blvd. 409 Mace Blvd. 3.   Beach Hut Deli 109 E St. Turkey, smoked mozzarella and pesto mayonnaise make up the classic Viareggio, served at none other than Zia’s Delicatessen, voted to be home of the best sandwich in Davis. Owners Kevin and Anne […]

In 2010, the UC Davis men’s basketball team defeated Pacific for the first time in 70 years. It didn’t take quite that long for the Aggies to repeat their victorious efforts over their Big West Conference rival this time. Five players scored in double figures for UC Davis, led by Harrison Dupont’s career-high 17 points […]

1. ASUCD Coffee House Memorial Union 2. UC Davis Research Labs 3. Activities and Recreation Center Once again, the student workers of UC Davis have agreed — the ASUCD Coffee House (CoHo) is the place to work. Yes, a job’s a job but it sure doesn’t feel that way for those making delicious pastries or […]

1. Davis Barber Shop 209 G St. 2. Tie: Aggie’s Barber Shop 724 Second St. Supercuts 1300 E. Covell Blvd. 3. Pomegranate Salon 123 D St. The haircutting game is relevant to everyone because of one reason: if your hair is wrong, your entire life is wrong. Luckily the greater campus population can go easy […]

1. Peter J. Shields Library 2. At home 3. Mishka’s Cafe 610 Second St. It is no surprise Shields Library clinches the top spot for best place to study in Davis. Students, faculty, and guests alike enjoy Shields for its resources, space and study-friendly hours. With a computer lab and dozens more sporadic computers, wireless […]

1. UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center 2. UC Davis Arboretum 3. Davis Greenbelt It’s no surprise that the most diverse and student-friendly colossus known as the UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (the ARC) has topped the charts this year for the best place in Davis to get exercise. Besides specializing in weightlifting, cardio […]

1. The Davis Graduate 805 Russell Blvd. 2. KetMoRee Thai Restaraunt and Bar 238 G St. 3. Activities and Recreation Center dance classes Put on your cowboy boots, because Davis loves ‘em some country dancing. The Davis Graduate, host to country, salsa and top 40 themed nights, was once again voted the best place to […]

1. Mishka’s Café 610 Second St. 2. Tie: Starbucks ASUCD Coffee House Memorial Union 3. Peet’s Coffee For many sleep-deprived students, coffee is a life saver for getting them through heavy course loads and every day student obligations. This year, Aggies have voted Mishka’s Cafe the number one spot to grab a cup of coffee, […]