An hour into a two-hour lecture and running on only two hours of sleep, you begin to write illegibly as your head bobs — you desperately need a place to konk out. But with only a 20-minute gap between classes, you don’t have time to go home for a quick catnap. Well, have no fear, […]

UC Davis is unique in the fact that it offers classes you wouldn’t encounter at many other schools. One of these is Food Science and Technology 3: Intro to Beer Brewing, which is considered to be one of the best general education classes. The class covers a variety of topics on beer, including the history […]

The various stalls, the fresh produce and the enticing scent of cooked food and kettle corn draw in students and families alike. People new to the Davis Farmers Market quickly learn to appreciate its charm and invite their friends or family to partake in the experience. As such, the Davis Farmers Market is the number-one […]

Ballerinas for the Environment, a charitable organization founded by UC Davis alumna Cinthia Conlon and graduating fourth-year David Werner, is hosting a Gala event featuring the Davis Ballet Company, DJ Darkness and DJ MaTaterTots at Odd Fellows Hall on Apr. 11 as a fundraiser for their stray-animal rehabilitation project in Ecuador. The overpopulation of stray […]

On Monday, Camper Van Beethoven, one of the pivotal groups of ’80s alternative rock, will perform at The Odd Fellows Lodge on 415 Second Street. The group, whose inventive blend of genres such as psychedelia, folk, and surf forged a path for the eclecticism of indie rock over the past two decades, will begin playing […]

As one of the only clothing chain retailers in Davis, Forever 21 wins best clothing store for the second year in a row. The store, which opened in 2011, is conveniently located at the University Mall shopping center across the street from campus and next to other highly patronized stores. The store boasts an impressive […]

Davis is the UC school known for bikes, so of course bike shops are a top concern for students here. And this year B&L Bike shop won first place in its Best of Davis category. B&L has been in Davis for 48 years and has provided consistently friendly service and helpful advice to the commuters […]

Sandbox Politico Much to my chagrin, my editors forbade me from writing about elections and the relevant candidates this week. I’m disappointed, but rather than pretending there’s some other ASUCD-related topic I’d rather be writing about, I’m going to leave the sandbox and do something entirely different. Let’s talk about the privatization of the UC. […]

The winning restaurant for best sandwich in Davis is, once again, Zia’s Delicatessen, an Italian restaurant located in downtown Davis. When asked why Zia’s is such a popular place among Davis residents and students of UC Davis, Anne Marie Crilly, Zia’s manager, said that it’s the combination of the quality of the food and service […]

I like to consider myself the Dark Knight of The California Aggie, and not just because I have a deep brown complexion. Like the Caped Crusader himself, dear readers, I live by one simple rule that has come to define my suave, brooding existence — if the song you’re listening to can be enjoyed by […]

The UC Davis Arboretum has captured the eyes of students, earning itself the name of Most Picturesque Location. With 100 acres of gorgeous gardens and reflecting pools of water, the Arboretum is a venue where many students go to relax, exercise or spend time with friends. “We’re thrilled that students appreciate coming to the Arboretum,” […]

Teams: UC Davis vs. Hawai’i; vs. Cal State Northridge Records: Aggies 9-13 (5-6); Rainbow Wahine 15-9 (9-4); Matadors 13-12 (4-9) Where: The Pavillion — Davis, Calif. When: Thursday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 7 p.m. Who to watch: Sophomore Corey Hawkins is simply unstoppable. He returned from an injury to score 36 points through his […]