Yearly Archives - 2013
2013 Archives

Best Place to Use Aggie Cash
Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
Cheap prices, enormous entrees and the savor of Mexican flavor have attracted students to vote Dos Coyotes “Best Place to Use Aggie Cash.” “There is something for everyone and it’s easy to use Aggie Cash,” said Bobby Coyote, the owner of Dos Coyotes. Serving dishes ranging from seasonal specials to vegetarian options, Dos Coyotes makes […]
Women’s Water Polo Preview
SportsFebruary 14, 2013
Event: Davis Challenge Teams: UC Davis (1-5) vs. Cal Lutheran; vs. CSU Bakersfield; vs. Pacific; vs. Sonoma State Where: Schaal Aquatics Center — Davis, Calif. When: Saturday through Sunday Who to watch: Senior Jessica Dunn ought to be thrilling to watch, as she put on a phenomenal performance against top-ranked and two-time defending NCAA champion […]

Best Thai Food
Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
With a plethora of Thai food options in Davis, UC Davis students chose Thai Canteen as the best. The restaurant, located on E Street, opened in 2010 and prides itself on its casual and student-friendly atmosphere. “We cater to UC Davis students,” said store manager Peter Sriboonreuang. “It’s not your typical Thai restaurant with a […]
Best Pizza
Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
A small, unassuming building by the train tracks, Village Bakery takes the crown for having the best pizza in Davis. “We use simple, but quality, ingredients for our product. All the extra-virgin olive oil, vegetables and stuff that makes pizza good is organic,” said manager Raul Cruz. “We use a brick oven, one of the […]
Searching for the perfect fit
FeaturesFebruary 14, 2013
Whether you’re a lowerclassman about to leave the dorms or an upperclassman unhappy with the fruits of your labor in apartment searching this past year, ASUCD hears your calls for help. Housing Day, put on by ASUCD Office of City and County Affairs, will be held on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in […]
Faculty spotlight: John Iacovelli
Arts & CultureFebruary 14, 2013
John Iacovelli has gone from graduating art school to working on the number-one show on television to becoming a stage design professor at UC Davis. Iacovelli’s interest in art design began at a young age. “When I was a child, I played with puppet theatres. The whole family helped me out,” Iacovelli said. “I was […]

Best Breakfast
Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
Black Bear Diner, a well-known favorite of the Davis community, was voted as the best place for breakfast for its uniquely-sized plates and hearty menu. This small-town American diner is easily identifiable by its signature wooden black bear sculpture. “We are known for our big portions and friendly atmosphere. Our breakfast is favorable since you […]
Editorial: Election endorsements
OpinionFebruary 14, 2013
The ASUCD Winter Quarter elections are next week, Feb. 19 to 22, Tuesday through Thursday. Students will vote to elect the next crop of senators to the Senate table as well as ASUCD President and Vice President. Votes are cast through a choice voting system, allowing voters to rank candidates in order of preference. All […]
41 residential burglaries since beginning of January
City NewsFebruary 14, 2013
As of Feb. 11, there have been 41 residential burglaries in Davis since Jan. 1. This is a noticeable increase from 36 in 2012 during the same time of year. According to Lt. Glenn Glasgow of the Davis Police Department, these crimes are a combination of forced entries and thieves seizing the opportunity of open […]

Best Frozen Dessert
Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
Forget chasing the ice cream truck, just swing by one of Davis’ fine frozen yogurt shops. Yolo Berry Yogurt has once again been voted Davis’ favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt shop. Yolo Berry opened in October 2008, and is owned by former Sudwerk manager Lee Pflugrath. Yogurt machines in the shop are self-serve, and […]

Best Evening Entertainment
Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
In the past year, the Mondavi Center has boasted many hard acts to follow; to name a few: Eddie Izzard, B.B. King, Dance Theatre of Harlem and The Shins. As a result, Mondavi was picked the best venue for evening entertainment in Davis. The Mondavi Center hosts a wide variety of artists in different disciplines […]

Best Chinese Food
Best of DavisFebruary 14, 2013
Nestled behind Sophia’s Thai Kitchen and The Dumpling House, the winner of the Best Chinese Food is Noodle City, which offers delicious spring rolls, pot stickers, noodle broths and fried rice as a few of their menu items. “We [have] had a Noodle City for about 11 years, and [the] noodle is very popular in […]

