Features

Cycling classes are promoting a healthy lifestyle for students looking for a fun workout  By MARLON ROLON — features@theaggie.org Cycling is not just a method of transportation in Davis — it’s a form of fitness to improve cardio, strength and overall health. Because of these health benefits, cycling is offered as a fitness class at […]

Ali Baba wins title for Best Breakfast Burrito for a third time By MONICA MANMADKAR — features@theaggie.org Serving the community since 1986, Ali Baba is considered one of Davis’ food staples. The menu is filled with plenty of options: gyros, burgers, platters and breakfast burritos. With 79.6% of the votes, Ali Baba won this year’s […]

Thai Canteen’s cuisine emphasizes the use of fresh ingredients and a great balance of flavors. It’s quick to satisfy student cravings for Thai food By BRANDON NGUYEN — features@theaggie.org This year’s favorite local Thai food business in Davis has been selected: Thai Canteen, winning with an overwhelming 63% of votes by UC Davis students who […]

Hammocks on campus let students unwind outdoors By SONORA SLATER — features@theaggie.org There are certain things that are essential to life for most college students: iced coffee, pasta and naps, to name a few. At UC Davis, students are so committed to “napping excellence” that there is even a UC Davis Nap Map that provides […]

iTea’s convenient location as well as its expansive drink menu and snack options make it a must-visit for Davis locals By ALINA ISSAKHANIAN — features@theaggie.org Downtown Davis has become a hotspot for boba, with a wide variety of options to choose from. Each location offers something unique, but this year students have rated iTea as […]

Davis students share their favorite hidden gems in the city By MALERIE HURLEY — features@theaggie.org While the calm, small-town atmosphere created in the Davis community can be a respite for many from the hustle and bustle of big cities, students sometimes crave a little adventure on the weekend outside of the joys that downtown can […]

The Arboretum wins first-ever “Best Cry Spot” category, and students attest that it is a deserved title By JALAN TEHRANIFAR — features@theaggie.org Did you fail your midterm? Drop your coffee on your brand-new white shirt? Get in a bike accident at the Silo circle? Well don’t hold back your tears, the Arboretum is the perfect […]

UC Davis votes alumni-run coffee shop for best coffee By MAYA SHYDLOWSKI — features@theaggie.org For the second year in a row, Mishka’s has won the category of best coffee for The Aggie’s Best of Davis issue.  Mishka’s, a European-inspired cafe located on 2nd Street, received 35.8% of the votes for best coffee. It is a […]

The Farmers Market is the perfect spot for a date — whether its a date with yourself, a significant other or a friend  By ALINA ISSAKHANIAN — features@theaggie.org If you are looking for the perfect spot for a date, Davis students say to look no further than the Davis Farmers Market. The beloved weekly Farmers […]

Parkside aims to offer a fun and safe environment for the 21+ college crowd By MONICA ROBERTS — features@theaggie.org Parkside Bar and Lounge has been established as UC Davis’ 21+ hotspot, racking up 58.9% of the votes for “Best Bar” in this year’s Best of Davis survey. The bar is a Greek life watering hole, […]

Students share their worst, and best, memories of the construction site that has been interrupting their morning commute By UMAIMA EJAZ — features@theaggie.org Construction sites on college campuses can be a hassle for students to handle, but like in many other cases, UC Davis students have a say in determining which of the on-campus construction […]

The Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center helps students succeed in their classes and improve their skills By SUN YIE — features@theaggie.org Coming away with 45.2% of the vote, this year’s best student resource center goes to the Academic Assistance and Tutoring Center (AATC). The AATC provides several engaging educational services that promise to deliver academic […]