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Davis Joint Unified School District educators reflect on the COVID-19 academic year

FeaturesMay 27, 2021
Jo Eberle and Jessica Beckinger share their experiences teaching during the different phases of the pandemic Educators continue to adapt to the changing phases of the pandemic, and as the school year comes to a close, Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) teachers Jo Eberle and Jessica Beckinger reflect on this “demoralizing” year for educators.  […]
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Students and faculty explain their preference for in-person learning

FeaturesMay 24, 2021
After over a year of online school, members of the UC Davis community share why they are excited to return to learning in person With Fall Quarter 2021 scheduled to be in person, plans are being made for a safe return to campus. As students polish their bikes for use again and professors prepare their […]
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Professors offer tips to develop financial literacy for college students

FeaturesMay 21, 2021
UC Davis professors discuss topics ranging from student loan debt, to car payments and insurance policies Many students spend their time in and after college learning how to manage their income, loans and larger purchases. A lack of formal education on these topics, however, has caused many students to struggle with understanding financial literacy. As […]

Best tacos: Taqueria Guadalajara

Best of DavisMay 20, 2021
Taqueria Guadalajara manager explains that students love the fresh, authentic food and homey atmosphere Taqueria Guadalajara has won the title for Best Tacos in Davis for the second year in a row, receiving 65.4% of the vote this year. Nicknamed Guad’s, the restaurant has a wide variety of fresh and authentic eats and is a […]

Best study spot: Peter J. Shields Library

Best of DavisMay 20, 2021
Students, staff and community members find Shields Library to be a productive and peaceful environment for completing their work Peter J. Shields Library aims to provide students, faculty and community members with resources that help facilitate research and learning. It is ranked one of the top academic research libraries in North America, located at UC […]

Best masked/socially distanced activity: Picnic in the Arboretum

Best of DavisMay 20, 2021
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 […]

Best Late-Night Snack: In-N-Out Burger

Best of DavisMay 20, 2021
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 […]

Best student resource center: LGBTQIA Resource Center

Best of DavisMay 20, 2021
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 […]

Best Class to Take Online: NUT 10

Best of DavisMay 20, 2021
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 […]

Best Coffee/Matcha: Mishka’s Café

Best of DavisMay 20, 2021
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 […]

Best item given out by Aggie Public Health Ambassadors: face masks

Best of DavisMay 20, 2021
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, […]

Best grocery store: Trader Joe’s

Best of DavisMay 20, 2021
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 […]