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2013 Archives

KDVS seeks new venue

Arts & CultureFebruary 14, 2013
KDVS is expanding. The student-run radio station, which broadcasts throughout Davis, is currently considering using the former Dimple location downtown as a permanent venue for smaller shows. The building has remained dormant ever since Dimple Records departed last year, with the notable exception of housing a Halloween store during the Fall months. Christine Hong, a […]
The In-N-Out in Davis at night

Best Late-Night Snack

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
Late-night snacks are a staple of life in Davis. Many of the restaurants and stores, both on campus and off, stay open late specifically to accommodate students’ nightly eating. This year, In-N-Out Burger took the top spot among late night eateries. It’s no surprise. In-N-Out is all over California and is known for their fresh […]

Best Hotel

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
The cozy, family-oriented Aggie Inn wins the title for best hotel in Davis once again. “Every time my family comes to visit me in Davis, we go to the Aggie Inn and stay in the cottage suites, which has everything from big, spacious living rooms to kitchens full of utensils and supplies,” said Lauren Tseng, […]

Baseball season finally arrives

BaseballFebruary 14, 2013
Baseball at UC Davis is finally underway as the team is set to play against Washington over the weekend. The Aggies’ first game will be held at Dobbins Stadium at 2 p.m. on Friday. Then they will play a double-header on Saturday and finish off the four game series on Sunday. Earlier in the week, […]

Column: Pinkwashing

OpinionFebruary 14, 2013
Sex & Society In 1970, one out of every 10 women in the U.S. was diagnosed with breast cancer. Today, it is one in eight. This already alarming figure is made even more frightening by an apparent lack of progress. Though mortality rates from breast cancer have dropped since the ‘70s, the number of new […]

Best Public Art

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
Robert Arneson’s egghead statues, which are displayed around campus, have been voted as the number-one Best Public Art feature in Davis. Egghead sites include the Bookhead located in front of Shields Library, the Eye on Mrak, which sits outside of Mrak Hall, the See No Evil Hear No Evil located at the Mrak roundabout, the […]

Best Indian Food

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
If you’re looking for great Indian food, you don’t need to look very far off campus to find Raja’s Tandoor. Located at 207 Third St. in Suite 230, within a stone’s throw of the Social Sciences and Humanities Building, Raja’s Tandoor offers a lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, as […]

Best Place to People Watch

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
Growing up, children are often told that it’s rude to stare. However, in a town with as many colorful characters as Davis, sometimes it can be hard not to. There are a variety of places to watch interesting individuals in Davis — whether one considers people watching to be an interesting, inexpensive hobby or something […]

Best Place to Get a Haircut

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
Most UC Davis students understand what a nice haircut looks like, and eventually need to scope out the best local barbershops to trim their locks. This year, the university population has spoken, choosing Cobalt Salon and Gallery as the best place to get a haircut in Davis. The salon, located in the downtown Davis Mansion […]

Best New Dining Spot

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
For delicious late-night Mexican food, try the number-one choice for best new dining spot in Davis, Taqueria El Burrito. The restaurant just opened in November. Aside from the excellent food and service, their late-night hours contribute to their growing popularity. They are open until 11 p.m. Sunday and Monday, midnight Tuesday and Wednesday and 3 […]

Best Place to Work

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
Your bike tire is flat and your housemates aren’t around to drive you to campus. Thankfully, the drivers of Unitrans have your back. With a bus system that covers almost the entirety of Davis, Unitrans is a reliable way to travel to and fro. Free to students (when presenting their ID card), nothing can beat […]

News in Brief: KDVS seeking questions for Measure I panel

City NewsFebruary 14, 2013
Concerned about how the surface water project — Measure I — will affect you? Don’t know what surface water is? Want to know if you can shower in better water? KDVS will be hosting a panel discussion with proponents and opponents of the surface water project on Feb. 22 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Any […]