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Yearly Archives - 2013

2013 Archives

Best Clothing Store

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
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 […]

Best Bike Shop

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
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 […]

Column: Throwing sand

OpinionFebruary 14, 2013
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. […]

Best Sandwich

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
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 […]

Column: Fuck Maroon 5

Arts & CultureFebruary 14, 2013
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 […]

Most Picturesque Location

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
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,” […]

Men’s basketball Preview

Men's BasketballFebruary 14, 2013
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 […]

UC student launches travel business

Campus NewsFebruary 14, 2013
While a full-time undergraduate student at UC Davis, fourth-year economics student Ryan De Forest launched his own company in August 2012. De Forest created travel site Bagonize, which features a search engine to plan full vacations. “I’ve always wanted to be in charge of my own company but always thought it was necessary to graduate […]

Letters to a mother

OpinionFebruary 14, 2013
Editor’s note: The following is an exchange of letters between UC Davis first-year psychology major Cameron Mosier and his mother. Mosier asked to publish the letters to reach out to other students who might relate. Cameron, I am really hurt that you forgot my birthday. I did set myself up for disappointment, but I thought […]

Gun violence prevention forum to be held in Davis

City NewsFebruary 14, 2013
The City of Davis is hosting a community forum on breaking the cycle of gun violence. The event will feature renowned gun violence researcher Dr. Garen Wintemute, and Amanda and Nick Wilcox, legislative and policy chairs of the California Chapter of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. The forum will be held on Feb. […]

CD Review: Anthems

Arts & CultureFebruary 14, 2013
Artist: Pure Love Title: Anthems Rating: 3.5/5 Check out these tracks: “Handsome Devils Club,” “Anthem,” “The Hits” Similar Artist: The Fratellis, Razorlight, Maximo Park Happy Valentine’s Day to all, don’t let the grumbling loners keep you down. Celebrate! I have eloquently chosen an album by the artist Pure Love. No, their vocals don’t solely wax […]

Best Buffet

Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
Who doesn’t love an all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant? With countless dishes on the menu, excellent service and relaxing ambiance, Davis Sushi Buffet has claimed the prestigious title of best buffet in Davis. Experienced Chef Huang Cui began his career in his early twenties, acquiring a great deal of knowledge and experience in his current expertise. Under […]