Between classes, club meetings and study sessions, students often find themselves physically and mentally drained. When it comes to finding a place to destress and regain energy, UC Davis students call the hammocks on the Quad the best place to take a nap. “I love napping in the hammocks because they provide a comfortable, but […]

The eggheads have been an iconic part of the UC Davis campus since the beginning of their installation in 1991. As students walk around campus, they’re greeted by the sculptures’ friendly faces, which are a staple of any UC Davis student’s social media account as well as the winner of this year’s “Best Public Art” […]

This year, Shields Library has more than one title to boast about, as its egghead statue, the “Bookhead,” has been voted the best egghead statue on campus. Robert Arneson’s egghead statues, which can be found all over campus, have been a staple of the UC Davis campus for over 20 years. While Arneson had a […]

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 […]

As a city filled with bikes, it is only fitting that Davis has numerous bike shops to keep its bikers safe. This year, UC Davis’ own on-campus bike shop, the Bike Barn, has been voted the best bike shop in Davis. The barn was built in 1910, and is one of the longest standing buildings […]

For Segundo residents, it will come as no surprise that Trader Joe’s was once again voted Davis’ favorite grocery store. Given its convenient location on the corner of Russell Boulevard and Sycamore Lane, Trader Joe’s is a student favorite for purchasing both study snacks and weekly groceries. The University Mall location sells frozen foods, ready-to-eat […]

Of all of the coffee shops, nooks and cranniess to study in, Peter J. Shields Library has been chosen as the best place to study in Davis. Shields Library is conveniently located between the Memorial Union and the Silo, so students can easily grab a cup of coffee and head to the library to catch […]

For most students, there is no better place to buy fresh fruits and vegetables than at a farmers’ market. Plus, it’s safe to say that there’s no sight more charming than little kids running around farmers’ stalls filled with a variety of colorful foods on a Saturday morning. Loved by all in the Davis community, […]

Tour includes a diverse collection of work by black writers from around the U.K. On Tuesday, May 3, the Mondavi Center will host an event for the Breaking Ground: Black British Writers U.S. Tour. The tour showcases a variety of written work from 10 talented black writers from around the United Kingdom. The project is […]

Respectful student involvement critical After initially expressing support for UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi, University of California (UC) President Janet Napolitano announced April 27 that Katehi was placed on a 90-day paid investigative administrative leave. Napolitano’s change of heart came after a series of suspicious events were brought to light, including Katehi accepting a […]

Unless you’re a buff or nerd, history may be a boring subject. One UC Davis professor by the name of Andrea Lorraine felt that this was an important challenge, and decided she would make the first day of history class a day to remember for her students. She thought that if she focused on the […]

Davis Dirt brings food trucks, entertainment to West Davis Food trucks, live music and community gathering can all be found at the Street Food Rodeo on Friday, May 20. The event will take place at the Westlake Plaza, located at 1260 Lake Blvd. The event is hosted by Davis Dirt, which is Davis’ free arts […]