Daily Archives - February 16, 2012
February 16 2012 Archives

Best Pizza
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. Village Bakery 814 Second St. 2. Woodstock’s Pizza 219 G St. 3. Uncle Vito’s Slice of N.Y. 524 Second St. Looking for the best slice of pizza in Davis? Located at 814 Second St., Village Bakery has been voted the best pizza in Davis and is therefore one spot not to be missed when […]

Best Meal on a Budget
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. ASUCD Coffee House Memorial Union 2. Taqueria Guadalajara 640 W. Covell Blvd. 417 Mace Blvd. 3. Hunan 207 D St. The next time you’re thinking of rolling out the big dough for a quick lunch, forget about it! The ASUCD Coffee House, casually known as the CoHo, is the premier dining destination for the […]
Guest opinion: What is a student loan?
OpinionFebruary 16, 2012
Our present moment of political upheaval differs from the ‘60s in at least one crucial regard. The antiwar protests on U.S. campuses, for example, happened within an economic boom. Now we have a global capitalist system: everywhere in general and nowhere in particular. This is much more challenging to picket, blockade or write songs about: […]

Best Frozen Yogurt or Ice Cream
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. Yolo Berry Yogurt 316 C St. 2. Sugar Daddies 113 E St. 3. Cultive 231 E St. I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! That is the famous saying, but in Davis, residents clearly prefer frozen yogurt over ice cream. Yolo Berry Yogurt has been voted Davis’ favorite ice cream or […]

Best Place to Live
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. Downtown Davis 2. North Davis 3. Central Davis “Downtown is the place to be,” said recent graduate, ASUCD Controller and downtown Davis resident Don Ho. And he isn’t alone. Reprising its role as 2011’s Best Place to Live, downtown Davis has once again won Best of Davis. It’s not hard to see why. “The […]

Best Place to Plug In
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. Peter J. Shields Library 2. Mishka’s Cafe 610 Second St. 3. ASUCD Coffee House Memorial Union Studying no longer relies upon just a stack of textbooks and a pile of notes. Wireless internet is also an integral part of the college studying experience, whether downloading professors’ slides off of SmartSite, looking up facts on […]

Best Clothing Store
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. Forever 21 875 Russell Blvd. 2. Target 4601 Second St. 3. The Gap 500 First St. If you’re wondering why two girls who just walked into class are sporting the same jacket that you just purchased yesterday, the coincidence can probably be traced back to UC Davis’ apparel hot-spot: Forever 21. One of the […]
Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez announces the Middle Class Scholarship
Campus NewsFebruary 16, 2012
Under a proposed bill by California Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez, beginning this fall, California students from middle-income families would receive significant tuition breaks that can amount to annual savings of $8,100 for University of California students and $4,000 for California State University students. Announced on Feb. 8, the new bill would mean that current […]

Best General Education Course
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. Food Sciences and Technology 3: Introduction to Beer and Brewing 2. Human Development 12: Human Sexuality 3. Nutrition 10: Discoveries and Concepts in Nutrition Not many college grads across the country can say they took a course in beer making during college. But for UC Davis grads, this is almost a rite of passage. […]
An interview with Gardens and Villa
Arts & CultureFebruary 16, 2012
In April, James Mercer and The Shins will lure an audience to cheer at the Mondavi Center. But before evoking nostalgia for the Garden State soundtrack, a band of a much different nature will take the stage. Gardens and Villa, a five-member, synth-heavy ensemble hailing from Santa Barbara, will open for The Shins. At its […]
Filmmakers’ Ambitions Club presents 5-Minute Film Competition
Campus NewsFebruary 16, 2012
The Filmmakers’ Ambitions Club is hosting its first annual 5-minute film competition, open to all UC Davis students. All entries are due this Sunday. An entry must be an original interpretation of “Cinderella,” “Humpty-Dumpty” or “The Three Little Pigs” and cannot exceed five minutes. “Hopefully the competition will get students excited about amateur filmmaking,” said […]

Best Asian Cuisine
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. Sophia’s Thai Kitchen 129 E St. 2. Hunan Bar & Restaurant 207 D St. 3. Namaste Nepal 825 Russell Blvd. Of the 37 Asian restaurants in Davis, only one can claim to rule them all. Sophia’s Thai Kitchen has once again bested the competition to be this year’s Best of Davis pick for best […]
