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Yearly Archives - 2016

2016 Archives

ARIEL ROBBINS / AGGIE

Most Picturesque Location: The Arboretum

Best of DavisMay 4, 2016
For the second year in a row, the Arboretum has been voted the most picturesque location in Davis. The Arboretum’s popularity for picture-taking can be traced to a variety of characteristics. For one, the Arboretum displays a diverse array of landscapes. On the Arboretum’s website, it boasts an estimated 100 acres of lush gardens and […]
NICHOLAS YOON / AGGIE

Best Place to Dance: The Davis Graduate

Best of DavisMay 4, 2016
If you’re looking to let loose and show off your skillful dancing moves, the Davis Graduate, this year’s best place to dance, is the place for you. Located on Russell Boulevard at the University Mall, the Davis Graduate, otherwise known as “the Grad,” is a combination sports bar and restaurant that turns into a dance […]
MONICA CHAN / AGGIE

Best Thai Restaurant: Thai Canteen

Best of DavisMay 4, 2016
There is no shortage of Thai restaurants in downtown Davis, but Thai Canteen has captured the title of Best Thai Restaurant with its popular Thai tea and specialties such as pork belly and duck. It is a student-oriented establishment that serves lunch, dinner and even late-night munchies at an affordable price. Open Tuesday to Saturday […]
AMY HOANG / AGGIE

Best Boba: Sharetea

Best of DavisMay 4, 2016
An ice-cold boba tea is the perfect complement for those warm, lie-in-the-grass-and-soak-up-the-sunshine days in Davis. This year, ShareTea takes the gold prize for the Best Boba in Davis. ShareTea has been open in Davis since October 2015. The popular boba shop is located right off campus at 207 Third St., a convenient location for students […]

Best Bike Shop: Bike Barn

Best of DavisMay 4, 2016
As a city filled with bikes, it is only fitting that Davis has numerous bike shops in order to keep its bikers safe. This year, UC Davis’ own on-campus bike shop, Bike Barn, has won Best Bike Shop in Davis. Located between the Silo and Rock Hall, Bike Barn is easily accessible for the […]
NICKI PADAR / AGGIE

Best Day Trip: San Francisco

Best of DavisMay 4, 2016
Heading down I-10 West from Davis, it only takes a little over an hour to get to what has been voted the Best Day Trip: San Francisco. Whether you’re travelling with friends, family or going to get some alone time from the hustle of college, San Francisco truly has something to offer everyone looking for […]
NICKI PADAR / AGGIE

Best Drink Special: 3rd and U Café

Best of DavisMay 4, 2016
3rd and U Cafe, located and Third Street and University Avenue’s, is a staple for Davis’ over-21 crowd. A deal of two pints for $6.50 keeps a college student’s wallet, and emotions, happy. An outdoor patio and large flat screen televisions make for an inviting and social environment in the heart of Downtown Davis make […]
NICKI PADAR / AGGIE

Congressman John Garamendi introduces Student Loan Reform Bill at UC Davis

City NewsMay 4, 2016
Former UC Regent outlines Student Loan Refinancing and Recalculating Act of 2016 In a press conference held at the UC Davis Student Community Center on Tuesday, May 3, United States Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced a student reform bill intended to reduce the burden of current and future student debt. The Student Loan Refinancing and […]
MONICA CHAN / AGGIE

UC Davis women’s lacrosse falls to Denver, preps for next season

SportsMay 4, 2016
The Aggies fall to Denver Pioneers 15-4 at conference championships, look to improve for next season The fourth-seeded UC Davis women’s lacrosse team took a 15-4 loss against the Denver Pioneers in the quarterfinal game of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championship (MPSF) tournament . This loss put an end to the Aggies’ season, as […]
KEITH ALLISON / CREATIVE COMMONS

A plea to trim the fat off of the NBA Playoffs

SportsMay 4, 2016
Having just finished two back-to-back midterms, I walked home on a Thursday afternoon and entered my home to see my housemates and close friends watching Game 3 of the Warriors-Rockets series in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Just like Steph Curry, I told them I wanted no part of that mediocre series (too […]
ARIEL ROBBINS / AGGIE

May the Fourth be with you

Arts & CultureMay 4, 2016
Star Wars-themed events on campus Celebrate Star Wars Day, you must! May 4 is Star Wars Day, a day of celebration for Star Wars nerds everywhere and the only day when it is (semi) acceptable to make the pun “May the fourth be with you” and like Yoda to speak. To celebrate, ASUCD Entertainment Council […]
ALEXA FONTANILLA / AGGIE

Conscious College Road Tour makes pit stop at UC Davis

FeaturesMay 4, 2016
The Conscious College Road tour raises awareness and educates students on eco-friendly lifestyle. The lure of free Klean Kanteens and Chipotle may have been reason enough for UC Davis students to come out to the Quad for the Conscious College Road Tour this past Wednesday, April 30, but the event proved to leave an even […]