Monthly Archives - February 2012
February 2012 Archives

Best Burger
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. Burgers and Brew 403 Third St. 2. In-N-Out 1020 Olive Drive 3. Tommy J’s 726 Second St. It can hardly come as a surprise to the Davis community that Burgers and Brew is being recognized for its unparalleled savory excellence for the fourth year in a row. “It feels great every single time,” said […]
Campus Judicial Report
Campus NewsFebruary 16, 2012
No texting while testing During a final exam, a student was discovered to have a phone in her lap. The student was referred to Student Judicial Affairs (SJA), where she claimed that she did not use or intend to use her phone to cheat. Nonetheless, the student was still in violation of University policy, which […]

Best Place to People-Watch
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. The Quad 2. ASUCD Coffee House Memorial Union 3. Davis Farmers Market People-watching is one of the cheapest and easiest pastimes — all you need is a functional set of eyes, a healthy imagination and ample fodder for speculation. As a focal point for campus activities, this makes the Quad a prime location for […]

Best Grocery Store
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. Trader Joe’s 885 Russell Blvd. 2. Nugget Market 1414 East Covell Blvd. and 409 Mace Blvd. 3. Davis Food Co-op 620 G St. Although it only opened a year ago, Trader Joe’s has become Davis’ favorite grocery store, voted Best Grocery Store by California Aggie readers. “I really like shopping at Trader Joe’s because […]
Editorial: Quality over quantity
OpinionFebruary 16, 2012
An internal probe at Claremont McKenna College (CMC) found that the college has been inflating its collective SAT exam scores of incoming freshmen for the last six years, ostensibly to increase its national rankings. This is a disturbing and uncalled for action that highlights the underlying problem of placing undue emphasis on college rankings, which […]

Best Place for a Late-night Snack
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. In-N-Out 1020 Olive Drive 2. Burgers & Brew 403 Third St. 3. The Old Teahouse 825 Russell Blvd. #22 For those late-night cravings, the fast food chain In-N-Out Burger seems to be the definitive choice for UC Davis students looking for food fast. Located right off Interstate 80, the burger joint boasts comfort food […]
Education trailer bill limits Cal Grant eligibility for institutions
City NewsFebruary 16, 2012
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 […]

Best Dessert
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
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 […]

Best Buffet
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
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 […]

Best Drink Special
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
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 […]

Best Sandwich
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
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 […]

Les-sanity in The Pavilion
Front page storyFebruary 16, 2012
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 […]
