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Why Lake Tahoe remains champion for the best place for a weekend excursion Lake Tahoe, the most versatile getaway destination, won the title of Best Getaway from Davis with a 48.6% majority, beating out runner-up San Francisco. Known for its clear water and mountainous terrain, this two-million-year-old lake harbors some of the most beautiful shorelines. […]

Team shares its podcast creation journey, emphasizes importance of creating laughs during crisis The absence of campus life this quarter has led student organizations to find creative alternatives to function and connect. Birdstrike Theatre, an improv team at UC Davis, has developed a podcast called “Birdcast.” Under normal conditions, Birdstrike meets twice a week and […]

Graduate student Eliza Oldach drives food delivery trucks, fourth-year Lily Keene assists deliveries through GIS Amid the current crisis, food insecurity is an even greater issue for people in need. To combat this, the Yolo Food Bank recently began running a grocery delivery service made possible thanks to local volunteers who oversee distribution and package […]

Student artists use quarantine as “an opportunity” to dive into their passions  Maxine Aiello, Natalie Tate and Sally Ellberg are three UC Davis students that have found comfort in art, utilizing creative outlets in order to present a new narrative of the world. By analyzing their styles, backgrounds and intentions, these artists each provide a […]

MHI officials talk about organization’s mission, implications of hosting events online Every May, in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, the UC Davis Mental Health Initiative (MHI) hosts daily events geared toward destigmatizing and improving understanding of mental health. The student-run campus organization focuses on a different intersection of mental health during every Zoom event, […]

Student artists use quarantine as “an opportunity” to dive into their passions Maxine Aiello, Natalie Tate and Sally Ellberg are three UC Davis students that have found comfort in art, utilizing creative outlets in order to present a new narrative of the world. By analyzing their styles, backgrounds and intentions, these artists each provide a […]

A look into the different online platforms that students are using to keep in contact Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online platforms have largely taken the place of in-person communication as individuals maintaining social distancing are unable to see their friends and family in person. Whether it is to catch up with friends or attend […]

The meaning of live performance: Nachmanoff talks about how his career as a musician has been impacted, shares personal opinions on live-streaming UC Davis alumnus Dave Nachmanoff is a folk singer-songwriter who primarily collaborates with British singer-songwriter Al Stewart, but has performed alongside a range of other musical artists in many settings over the years, […]

Streaming movies, buying bulk coffee can help protect Davis’ favorite mom-and-pop shops While many students are away from Davis or staying inside, local businesses struggle to stay afloat. Sinisa Novakovic, the owner of Davis’ local coffee shop Mishka’s and the Davis Varsity Theatre, said that while chain corporations will survive the pandemic, he worries about […]

“Dueting” the infamous TikTok coffee with UC Davis’ own Hannah Cho By now, you’ve seen it all over TikTok and Instagram stories: whipped coffee. Equal amounts of instant coffee powder, sugar and hot water are whipped together, and the resulting foam is spooned atop a glass of milk, hot or cold. Made globally popular by […]

A step-by-step recipe for a vibrant Perisan dish  Khoresht Loobia Sabz, Farsi for Green Bean Stew, is a popular dish that can be found in the center of many Persian dinner tables. Persian food is full of spices and vegetables, mainly rice and stews, and this recipe is no exception. With its tangy taste, it […]

Tips for making a snack sure to satisfy any chocolate craving When I try to explain how I feel about chocolate, the best way I can get my message across is through the Lindt Lindor commercial. On the screen, a beautiful woman appears, clad in an off-white fisherman sweater. Sitting on her couch at home, […]