Features

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 […]

There’s something for everyone at campus’ largest library By ANGIE CUMMINGS — features@theaggie.org Whether you aim to “study” with friends or actually grind and get s*** done, Peter J. Shields Library has a spot for you. Unlike other on and off-campus study spots in Davis, Shields is never lacking in a perfect spot to work, […]

The beloved grocery store offers students fair prices and delicious food By CLARA FISCHER — features@theaggie.org Known for its friendly employees, wide range of snack selections, and positive work environment, Trader Joe’s won best grocery store in Davis, garnering 63.2% of the vote. Walk into its location on Russell Boulevard at any given time, and […]

The student-run meme account is surprisingly honest By CORALIE LOON — features@theaggie.org What do you look for in a college-related Instagram account? Maybe it’s a sense of community or access to Davis-specific information. But if you’re also interested in hyper-edited memes of common UCD student conundrums, you might just want to follow the Instagram account […]

The egg-shaped sculpture in front of Shields Library takes the win By JACOB ANDERSON — features@theaggie.org Professor Robert Arneson’s “Egghead” sculptures remain some of the most memorable art installations on campus. The seven round, friendly-looking faces can be found in myriad locations across the school, and many students have no trouble naming the one they […]

Affordable and tasty food captures UC Davis students’ late night hearts By RACHEL SHEY — features@theaggie.org  In-N-Out Burger on Olive Dr. won best late-night snack for this year’s Best of Davis, receiving 36.6% of the vote.   One of the ways to get to In-N-Out from the campus is to take the Unitrans W Line from […]

The ice cream parlor located on E Street in Downtown Davis attracts customers with homemade ice cream and a wide range of flavors By RIDDHI PURANIK — features@theaggie.org Davis Creamery, located on E Street in Downtown Davis, is a popular spot that attracts college students and locals alike with their enticing ice cream flavors, delicious […]

This food science course is for students of all majors, with valuable real-life applications and professors who pay attention to both the mental and physical facets of health By LEVI GOLDSTEIN — features@theaggie.org  The three unit lower-division course Discoveries & Concepts in Nutrition (NUT 010) offers an introduction to food science, giving students vital knowledge […]

From tea to coffee to classes, Temple Coffee has it all By SHRADDHA JHINGAN — features@theaggie.org  Whether you’re looking for a coffee for your next midterm study session or a cup of tea for an afternoon pick-me-up, Temple Coffee Roasters offers many items that are worth trying. It even won the spot for Best Matcha […]

Students have selected Dumpling House once again as their favorite stand at the Davis Farmers Market By ISABELLA KRZESNIAK — features@theaggie.org Dumpling House, which can be found on 129 E St. and at the Farmers Market in Davis, was voted as the best Farmers Market food truck with 46.6% of the vote in this year’s […]