Features

UC Davis students shared their research presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference and their experiences surrounding it   By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   The 36th annual Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) was held on April 25 and April 26. The 36th year of the conference saw a record-breaking attendance of over 1,000+ students presenting their […]

Keeping a look out for bees, dragonflies and crane flies native to Davis   By AMBER WARNKE — features@theaggie.org   Davis is home to countless insect species, including varieties of spiders, bees, butterflies, dragonflies and more. Despite their small size, insects can have a huge impact on the ecosystem as a whole, maintaining healthy soil, […]

Students and members of the TEDxUCDavis team spoke on their experiences and stories to be shared   By EVELYN SANCHEZ — features@theaggie.org   TEDxUCDavis has been a student-run organization hosting TEDx conferences since 2012 and has played an important role in delivering inspiring stories to the community at Davis. This year’s theme, UncharTED, offers the […]

How a local dispensary has won the hearts of Davis residents   By PIPER AWEEKA — city@theaggie.org   Club420, formerly known as F Street Dispensary, remains a Davis favorite, winning the 2025 title of Best Dispensary in the city. With an additional location in Dixon, the dispensary remains a local operation with humble roots. As […]

For the third consecutive year, the Thai restaurant was voted as a favorite amongst UC Davis students   By MATTHEW MCELDOWNEY — city@theaggie.org   Topping the list of hot spots in Davis’ bar scene, Sophia’s Thai Kitchen came out as a standout favorite. The restaurant opened from the kitchen of another bar as Davis’ first […]

How the local bookstore strengthens and celebrates the Davis community with books.   By KATYA OKS — city@theaggie.org   Located in Downtown Davis on 617 2nd St., The Avid Reader is an all-time favorite for UC Davis students. With wide glass windows showcasing displays of books that span from national favorites to releases from local […]

Its variety of drinks and authentic ingredients allow Teaspoon to stand out   By YUENJO FAN — city@theaggie.org   The California Aggie’s Best of Davis series has voted Teaspoon, located at 110 F St. Suite D, as Davis’ Best Boba. Since it first opened in January of 2024, Teaspoon has quickly become one of the […]

Davis votes local Japanese chain, Mikuni, as Best Sushi for another consecutive year   By GIA LOOMIS — city@theaggie.com   Mikuni was voted the Best Sushi in Davis. The local Japanese chain, located just off 1st Street in Davis Commons, serves a large selection of made-to-order sushi along with hot dishes. From their unique hand […]

Unitrans fosters a sense of community at UC Davis   By ALLISON KELEHER — adkeleher@ucdavis.edu   Unitrans has been awarded the title of Best ASUCD Unit once again. This ASUCD unit tasks itself with the transportation of thousands of undergraduates to and from campus and around the city of Davis. With two major bus terminals […]

Guads Tacos & Beer voted Best Restaurant in Davis   By ALMA CULVERWELL — city@theaggie.org   Guads Tacos & Beer, located at 231 3rd St., has been voted the Best Restaurant in Davis by UC Davis students. The popular restaurant, known for its affordable yet high-quality food and drink, has been serving the community since […]

It might not be finals week yet, but we’re still going to praise this beloved statue    By SAIRAKSHA THIRUNAVUKKARASU — campus@theaggie.org   In an egg-straordinary race against four formidable opponents, the Bookhead sculpture has been voted the Best Egghead on campus. The sculpture depicts an egg with a humanlike face and its nose buried […]

Students and faculty reflect on the changing relationship between fraternities and campus judicial affairs   By EMME DUNNING — features@theaggie.org   Recent disciplinary actions by UC Davis’ Office of Student Support and Judicial Affairs (OSSJA), including the suspension and disaffiliation of multiple Greek life organizations in the past year, have sparked disagreement on the role […]