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42.6% of students voted ultimate frisbee as the best on-campus recreational sport   By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org   Ultimate frisbee is in many ways the quintessential college club sport. Offering students opportunities to get active in a welcoming and low-pressure environment, many have found a tight-knit community through the sport. The UC Davis community […]

Shields Library remains one of the most popular study spots for Davis students   By NOAH HARRIS — features@theaggie.org   Shields Library, UC Davis’ largest building by square feet, has been voted the best study spot in Davis. Situated in the heart of campus, it has both indoor and outdoor areas to study, as well […]

Beloved local spot voted Best Coffee by UC Davis students   By RACHEL GAUER — features@theaggie.org   It’s rare to enter Mishka’s Café without finding bustling, intellectual conversations and students intently typing away at their computers. Located at 610 2nd St. in Downtown Davis, the space provides a cozy café space to both the student […]

Trader Joe’s voted Best Grocery Store in Davis for the fourth consecutive year   By GRACIELA TIU — features@theaggie.org.   Yet again, UC Davis students voted for Trader Joe’s as the Best Grocery Store in Davis. Appreciated for its affordable prices, unique signature products and welcoming environment, Trader Joe’s remains one of the most revered […]

The Varsity Theatre voted UC Davis students’ favorite spot for romance    By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   Open since 1950, the Davis Varsity Theatre, located at 616 2nd St., is a beautiful staple of the city of Davis. However, in 1990, the theater was almost torn down due to being unable to keep up […]

The seven-piece act pairs musical versatility with magnetic stage presence   By LAILA AZHAR — features@theaggie.org   Cowboys After Dark, Davis’ beloved cover band, wasn’t always known as Cowboys After Dark. As Bernadette Albano, a fourth-year biological sciences major and the band’s lead vocalist, recalled, they adopted the cowboy theme after an early show. “We […]

Students reflect on their experiences eating at the restaurant   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   Dumpling House has been deemed the best dumpling restaurant in Davis yet again, earning 70.8% of students’ votes in the category. The restaurant, located at 129 E St., has been serving the Davis community for over two decades, offering […]

Redefining what “welcome” means   By NEVAEH KARRAKER— nakarraker@ucdavis.edu   For over half of a century, the Women’s Resources and Research Center (WRRC) has been a pivotal aspect of the Davis community. It has transitioned from a small place of simple but impactful peer counseling and support groups to a hub of programs dedicated to […]

Proof that everything in Davis is just a click away   By ABHINAYA KASAGANI— akasagani@ucdavis.edu   If you ever find yourself wondering how to fill your days and are plagued by the prospect of being presented with more than one choice, you’re in luck. The Instagram account @mydaviscalifornia caters to all — students, locals and […]

Yoga has once again earned the highest honors   By JHANA RHODES—jsrho@ucdavis.edu   As the end of the school year approaches, navigating demanding spring quarter schedules while finding time for rest can be daunting. However, the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) offers a much-needed sanctuary through its diverse yoga classes. The ARC provides a variety […]

Meet the physics cat of UC Davis    By MOLLY THOMPSON – mmtthompson@ucdavis.edu   UC Davis is famous for all of the animal life present on campus. From cows near the Tercero dorms, horses by the Arboretum and turkeys that haunt the pathways between lecture halls to therapy dogs that comfort students during finals week […]

Upper Crust is recognized as the best bakery in Davis for the third year in a row   By OLIVIA HOKR — city@theaggie.org   Over the past few years, Upper Crust Baking has earned the titles of Best Bakery and Best Pastries. They have once again been voted the Best Bakery in Davis for 2025. […]