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Picnicking in the Arboretum is a great way to safely maintain some semblance of a normal college life during a pandemic The pandemic has led people to get creative with social gatherings while following social distancing guidelines. Here in Davis, gorgeous natural sceneries are favorite places to safely gather, as picnicking at the Arboretum won […]

Across from the 24-hour Dutch Bros, In-N-Out Burger is also open late on weekdays and weekends This year, In-N-Out Burger reigns superior as the best late-night snack, with a leading 43.2% of the vote. It’s no wonder UC Davis students remain loyal to In-N-Out Burger, which stays open until 1 a.m. on weekdays and 1:30 […]

LGBTQIA Resource Center community coordinator highlights some of the center’s important resources and upcoming events The UC Davis Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual Resource Center (LGBTQIA RC) won best student resource center this year with 32.5% of the student vote. It has continuously provided the UC Davis community with an open, safe and […]

This nutrition course takes the win for its relevance to our everyday lives As the pandemic has raged on in the last 14 months, many UC Davis students have had to take their general education classes through an online format. Even when there’s not a pandemic, general education classes can be time-consuming and difficult to […]

About 20 married couples have met at Mishka’s, according to the café’s owner Mishka’s Café, a popular coffee shop in Davis offering a wide range of drinks, pastries and snacks, won both best coffee with 40.7% of the vote and best matcha with 64.6% of the vote in The California Aggie’s annual Best of Davis […]

Two Aggie Public Health Ambassadors share their experiences giving out masks to the public It may not come as a huge surprise to those who have accepted free items from Aggie Public Health Ambassadors—40.8% of students who participated in Best of Davis this year voted face masks as the best item to be given out, […]

A student and a Trader Joe’s employee share why they enjoy the selection and ambience at the beloved grocery store Known for their unique snacks and ambience, 65.2% of students who participated in Best of Davis this year voted Trader Joe’s the best Davis grocery store.  Callie Shiang, a second-year wildlife, fish and conservation biology […]

Students reflect on taking Design of Coffee Regardless of major, every student at UC Davis must complete general education (GE) requirements. With categories ranging from “Domestic Diversity” to “Scientific Literacy,” students take courses to fulfill unit requirements in topical breadth and core literacy by the time they graduate. While there are a myriad of courses […]

‘Cautiously Optimistic’ claims the title of best Gary May email subject line—beating ‘Thriving,’ ‘It’s Working’ and ‘Weathering the Storms’ The subject line ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ won best Gary May email subject line in this year’s Best of Davis competition by 35.4% of the vote. Students are thrilled to open their inboxes every Friday afternoon to Chancellor […]

The apple juice is a popular item among both returning and new customers Whether you’re looking for a refreshing drink on a hot day or something new to try, the Apple-a-Day apple juice is a must-try at the Davis Farmers Market. Students have voted the Davis staple the Best Farmers Market treat twice, even with […]

UC Davis students often rub Bookhead to give them good luck on their exams The collection of Egghead sculptures are artistic icons marking important spots on UC Davis’ campus. Out of the seven sculptures, Bookhead, in front of Peter J. Shields Library, won the popular vote with 42.2% of students naming it the best. The […]

The Old Teahouse offers a hangout spot, drinks and food, with the Thai Green Milk Tea as popular favorite The Old Teahouse has been a Davis staple for years due to its boba teas, laid-back atmosphere and convenient location near campus. This year, 31.3% of participants voted milk tea from The Old Teahouse as the […]