Monthly Archives - February 2012
February 2012 Archives

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 […]

Best New Restaurant
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. de Vere’s Irish Pub 217 E St. 2. Paesanos 139 G St. 3. Rostini Italian Kitchen 1411 W. Covell Blvd. Just four months ago, the de Vere White family sought to bring a taste of Ireland to Davis by opening a second location of its popular Sacramento eatery and bar, de Vere’s Irish Pub, […]
Baseball Preview
BaseballFebruary 16, 2012
Teams: UC Davis vs. Utah Records: Aggies, (0-0); Utes, (0-0) Where: Dobbins Stadium When: Friday 2:30 p.m.; Saturday 1 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. Who to watch: Senior David Popkins was named to the American Baseball Coach’s Association/Rawlings All-West Region Second Team, and the All-Big West Conference First Team last season. He was one of just […]

Best Breakfast
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. Crepeville 330 Third St. 2. Black Bear Diner 255 Second St. 3. Cafe Bernardo 234 D St. Whether it’s after a long night of brain-draining studying or hard-core partying, breakfast is an integral part to any college student’s day. And students agree that with a breakfast that consists of 31 different crepe options and […]
Women’s Basketball preview
SportsFebruary 16, 2012
Teams: UC Davis at Long Beach State; at Cal State Northridge Records: Aggies, 15-8(7-4); 49ers, 10-14(5-6): Matadors, 14-10 (8-3) Where: Walter Pyramid – Long Beach, Calif.; The Matadome – Northridge, Calif. When: Today at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. Who to Watch: Head Coach Jennifer Gross has stressed that this team is one that […]
Column: Climax
Arts & CultureFebruary 16, 2012
Yesterday, while finishing up some torturous video projects, my friend came to my rescue with a hypnotizing track released by Usher just a few hours before. The track is titled “Climax” — a collaboration with up-and-coming Philadelphia-based American DJ and producer Diplo. And as they say, “There is a whole world living in that song.” […]

Best Place To Sleep on Campus
Best of DavisFebruary 16, 2012
1. UC Davis Quad 2. In class 3. Peter J. Shields Library After pulling an all-nighter, coffee from the esteemed ASUCD Coffee House may not suffice as an energy boost before your next class. No worries! Either pack a blanket or lay out a sweatshirt and catch up on some much needed snooze time on […]
