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The “best animal on campus” has been MOOving us for four years The UC Davis cows win the student vote for fourth year

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BY FOXY ROBI N S O N science@theaggie.org Behind the Tercero firstyear dorms, groups of dairy cows rest in the sun, watching as curious students bike along or pause for a short visit. UC Davis has several homes for cows across campus, leaving each group of cows with their own unique experiences to share with students.

Aside from the Tercero dorms, students can find over 300 UC Davis cows at the UC Davis Dairy Teaching and Research Facility, the UC Davis Beef Barn, range facilities in Folsom and Vacaville, the University of California Reserve Putah Creek Restoration site, Browns Valley and the Sierra Foothills Research and Extension Center. At each facility, UC Davis students are the

problem-solvers, critical thinkers and researchers, learning real-world world applications to start their own careers.

“We have these facilities to solve problems, our students can apply their education and knowledge from their classes from birth to production,” said Donald Harper, the animal resource manager at the UC Davis Animal Science Beef Barn.

“It’s rewarding to see their light bulbs go off. Most of our students come from an urban area, when we first meet them they come with tunnel vision, but then their vision becomes full view, like a panoramic.

They become independent and proud of their success and accomplishments because they can see the full view and understand it.”

The Dairy Teaching and Research Facility teaches students

to manage cow and calves, offering vaccinations for dry cows and cows that are close to having calves, sterilizing calf environments and caring for sick cows with gut microbiome imbalances.

“At the dairy farm, we’re not just treating a cow to survive, we’re also treating them to produce calves and milk,” said Sara Baker, a fourth-year animal science major and student herd manager at the UC Davis Dairy Teaching and Research Facility. “We are also looking at what factors into these decisions to maximize animal welfare.”

When Baker was growing up, she did not have agricultural experience. By taking a course in the ANS 49 series, she spent three hours a week working with fresh and sick cattle, realizing how much she could

learn at the dairy farm. She hopes to become a veterinarian who thinks about both production and veterinary needs in order to create practical ideas that can be implemented for food production animals.

Students can watch newborn calves grew up, applying ideas from their classes to new lives. When calves are born, they are born without any adaptive immunity. Students can then help the calves learn how to drink from a bottle, building up their immunity with their first milk in sterilized environments.

“It’s a great feeling to teach them how to survive,” Baker said. “When you cradle a calf, they like to suck on your finger. The goal is to get them to suckle on the bottle. Sometimes, they’re not interested in the nipple on the bottle. One

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time, I was there for 45 minutes feeding a calf and I had class right after, I had to remind myself that there are other people who can also help support the calves.”

The UC Davis cows support local areas just by grazing.

Last year, Vacaville burned during the Solano Country fire. Groups of UC Davis cows come out to graze on the Vacaville open rangelands, preventing the spread of wildfires.

Although the Solano County fire burned 25% of the range, the damage could have been more severe without the cows.

When cows dry graze, they prevent grass from spreading fires to trees. Even after the wildfire had passed, native wildlife seeds were grounded, ready to grow back and bring new life.

The UC Davis cows offer a similar effect with the UC Reserve’s Putah Creek Restoration efforts. Every spring, the cattle are brought to restore native species, like oak trees, in the area.

Although cattle are notoriously associated with high methane emissions contributing to climate change, California cattle industries are placing their hopes of reducing greenhouse emissions with new technologies produced with UC Davis’ cows.

“In 2014, the state of California mandated that cattle industries lower methane emissions by 40%, there was no way to do it, so they turn to universities to find solutions,” said Braden Wong, a fourth-year animal science major.

The UC Davis Animal Nutrition and Environmental Modeling Applications Laboratory investigates ways to lower methane emissions with seaweed. Certain species of seaweed have been shown to lower methane emissions by working in their digestive pathways.

Student researchers come by the UC Davis Beef Barn twice a day, during the early morning and early evening, mixing up seaweed feed.

Cows can be picky eaters too. They hate seaweed, and refuse to eat it when they spot large clumps of it in their food.

“We take ground up seaweed, alfalfa silage and mix it with molasses because cows

love molasses and it gets rid of the seaweed smell,” said Anna Wilson, a second-year animal science major. “We analyze their feed samples, refusals or leftovers, fecal samples, ruminal fluid [fluid within a cow’s stomach carrying gut microbiota] and capture 24 hours of their gas emissions once a week.”

Each week, students budget time with their classes and lives, choosing to spend the rest with the cows.

“The evenings go by pretty quick,” said Cynthia Martinez, a fourth-year animal science major. “They’re part of our routine, our normal.”

These cows have been part of the study since they were nine months old, moving towards the second phase of their production life. UC Davis cows live through three phases. In the first phase, they are born, navigating their development as calves. The cows grow during the second phase, often near the freeway, grazing to significantly gain weight. In their third phase, they continue to gain weight, nearing food production.

The methane emissions research study investigates the cows during their third phase with preliminary findings showing approximately 60% of methane emissions reduced.

Towards the end of the summer, UC Davis researchers hope to investigate how seaweed consumption impacts meat quality and internal systems.

“This experience amplifies what you have been learning in classes,” said Daisy Castro, a fourth-year animal science major. “You don’t retain a lot from a slide, but here you learn there is a lot of more work in research because a lot of changes could happen.”

Students from both animal science and non-majors can build experience in navigating memorable and unpredictable cattle behaviors at each site through the ANS 49 series.

“We have lab and discussion, where we talk about how productions work,” said Viviana Escobar, a second-year animal science major. “It opens up new windows by coming out here. It’s different than being in class and it’s important to get hands-on experience.”

Best of Davis: Farmers Market Treat

Winner: Apple-A-Day Cider

Winner: In-n-Out

BY M I KI WAYN E features@theaggie.org It’s 2 a.m. You’ve been eating salad all day and you’re lying awake in bed thinking about spread, grilled onions and American cheese. You have been trying to eat healthy, but In-n-Out calls. Next thing you know you’re in the drive-thru, burger in hand, happy.

In-n-Out has been widely acclaimed for its quality food combinations, classic menu and affordable prices; therefore, it comes as no shock that it has been named best late night snack in Davis.

The Davis community, especially students, rely heavily on double-doubles and animal fries to get them through stressful times and satisfy their late night cravings.

Fourth-year sociology major Justin Kern — whose In-n-Out order is a triple-triple with pickles, grilled onions and a side of animal fries — feels In-nOut is set apart from other late night fast food restaurants due to the higher quality experience.

“What makes In-n-Out better than a lot of other places is its consistency, friendly staff and quality of food,” Kern said.

The famous fast food restaurant has also caught widespread online atten-

tion due to its signature look. The simple yet visually pleasing packaging has made it a staple on the Instagram feeds of many — there is nothing a millennial loves more than a burger, a solid aesthetic and a great photo-op.

“I think the reason so many people love In-nOut is its overall look and aesthetic,” Kern said.

Third-year cognitive science major Daniel De la Calle — whose order is a triple-triple protein-style with extra spread — has turned to In-n-Out in times of need.

He feels comforted by the always reliable food as it brings back some of his most cherished late night memories and most shameful cheat meals.

“In-n-Out had been there for me when others haven’t, late at night, after prom,” De la Calle said.

“It’s my dirty food.”

De la Calle believes In-n-Out is so popular amongst college students because it is one of the few places with decent food that is open later at night.

“They make a good midnight snack because there are not a lot of options out there that are open late,” De la Calle said.

“In-n-out is better and healthier than many other fast food places.”

Second-year global disease biology major Tishtar

Daruwalla — whose order is two hamburgers with grilled onions and regular fries — has been going to In-n-Out since she was a little kid. As a California native, In-n-Out has always been a staple in her life, accounting for some of her favorite food-related memories.

“Growing up as a kid in California, In-n-Out is your life sustenance,” Daruwalla said. “One time after a concert I forgot to bring my lactaid pills, and I cried because I wanted an In-n-out milkshake so bad.”

Now, as a college student, Daruwalla has a newfound appreciation for the affordability of In-n-Out’s food and believes this is the reason it is so popular amongst the student population.

“As college students we spend so much money on our education and other outside expenses that we really need to keep our budget tight, especially with food,” Daruwalla said.

“When you’re really craving that late night snack and the grocery store isn’t open, you can always go to In-n-Out and get a burger for $3.50.”

Kern feels that while juggling many responsibilities and commitments, the convenience and cost of eating at In-n-Out relieves some of the pressures asso-

ciated with collegiate life.

“The price and quality of food is unparalleled for college students who need something on the go,” Kern said.

Consistency is key with any popular food item and the harmony of flavors which In-n-Out achieves never fails to impress.

While its menu is limited, the famous flavor patterns make it stand out.

“In-n-Out is the best because of the combination of flavors. I don’t really see that thousand islands inspired flavor at any other fast food restaurants,” De la Calle said. “I also love how juicy everything is.”

The best food places have not only maintained their status on the basis of quality of flavor, but on quality of experience. In-nOut is no exception. The red-cushioned benches are always lined with smiling faces and the positive atmosphere is unparalleled.

Because the In-n-Out in Davis borders the university, it has become a central part of Davis restaurant culture and is always a place to see a friendly, familiar face.

“I think it really brings people together,” Daruwalla said. “The Davis In-nOut is always packed with students so anytime I go there in the middle of the night I know I will see a friend or two.”

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BY LIN H NGUY EN features@theaggie.org Every week, hundreds of Davis residents gather at the Farmers Market in Central Park to enjoy local artisan foods and beverages, locally grown produce and live entertainment. Of all the delicacies sold at the Farmers Market, the Apple-A-Day apple juice has been voted Best Farmers Market Treat by UC Davis students.

“It feels pretty awesome,” said Melinda Garcia, the vendor of the apple juice, in response to hearing her grandmother’s family owned business was voted Best Farmers Market Treat.

“Honestly, we don’t get too many awards like that. It’s really awesome to hear a lot of people say ‘I grew up on this stuff’ or ‘my friend said I had to try this.’ We really thank the people [for] that.”

Garcia’s grandmother has been running sales of the juice for over 30 years. Garcia said that her grandmother took over for the owners who were selling it in the 1990s.

The popular beverage sells at least a hundred bottles a market. Market goers are attracted by the delicious, natural apple juice, though it is technically cider as the label advertises.

“It sells itself,” Garcia said. “At least two to three dozen people come to me and tell me ‘my friend says I have to try this’ every market, nonstop.”

Garcia says that what makes this juice so special is how natural it is.

Under the ingredients label, apple juice is the only thing listed.

“It has unique ingredients and it’s not heavily altered like many other

juices,” Garcia said. “We have to pasteurize it because we sell to stores. That is the only time we alter the juice.”

The ranch from which the apples are grown and pressed is Ratzlaff Ranch in Sebastopol, Calif. (about 80 miles from Davis). The only ingredient in the apple juice is apples. Apples are pressed for juice and treated by UV lighting to kill bacteria.

According to their website, the hydraulic press used to juice the apples squeezes ‘every drop of juice from the apple.’ This process does not produce as much heat as other methods, so the apples keep more of their fresh nutrients. The label on the bottle specifies that this beverage has no additives and is non GMO. “I like the apple juice a lot,” said Daniel Gonzales, a fourth-year Chicanx studies major. “I feel like it’s really natural compared to other apple juices. It’s one of my favorite things from the farmers market.”

A Yelp picture caption calls it the ‘best, freshest apple juice.’

“It deserves [Best Farmers Market Treat],” said Noelle Tran, a first-year wildlife, fish and conservation biology major. “It’s delicious. It’s nice to reward myself with a bottle after a midterm or whenever I’m craving it.”

Apple-A-Day apple cider can be found at the Farmers Market in Downtown Davis every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning. Pintsized bottles are sold for $2, quartsized bottles for $3, half gallon-sized bottles for $5 and gallon-sized bottles for $8. Whether enjoyed on a cloudy, windy day or a hot, sunny day, this apple juice does not disappoint!

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Best Nap Spot: Arboretum Every student has their own reason for choosing to snooze in the Arboretum

Best of Davis: Bar G Street Wunderbar

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BY PET E R SM I T H science@theaggie.org Taking a nap in the Arboretum takes some effort. Walking 20 minutes to the far west end of the Arboretum where patches of grass are shaded

by Oak Grove is not always convenient. Biking down past the students taking pictures of ducklings to the redwood forest takes a bit of time.

However, sometimes a bit of extra effort pays off.

The Arboretum is perhaps the most unique part of the UC Davis. Most of the campus is comprised of uniform concrete buildings and sterile modern structures that can be found at most American universities. The slow-moving waterway sits in refreshing opposition. The Arboretum is a quirky combination of different types of parks. Some parts of it are beautifully landscaped with native plants, reminiscent of the zero-scaped, drought-tolerant modern parks common in California. The Arboretum’s manmade lakes and large lawns are more reminiscent of the urban parks in the center of big American cities like Echo Park in Los Angeles and Boston Common.

All throughout the Arboretum you can find people sleeping on benches, in hammocks and on the grass. Students chose the waterway for all the obvious reasons. Senior Austin Decker said he liked to nap there because of the serenity.

Anjuli Kapila, a third year music major, chose the Arboretum for its temperature.

“It’s warm and there are nice sounds” Kapila

said.

There are plenty of more convenient places to take a nap. The back row of a calculus class or the comfortable chairs in the Memorial Union will do just fine. Often students at UC Davis take the sleep they can get. Walking to the Arboretum seems like an exorbitant waste of time for something you can do almost anywhere, but is that really the best way to think about a quality sleep session?

At the beginning of this year, I was sleeping in the basement of Shields Library in between math problems when a tour group walked by. I woke up and realized that parents were excitedly taking pictures of me sleeping, seemingly celebrating sleep deprivation. After all, it is usually representative of productivity and hard work, an expectation in college.

Walking to the Arboretum for a nap is a small rejection of this idea. It is a deliberate action to increase the quality of sleep. Yes, it might lead to a shortened nap, but it will be a better nap.

Somedays the grass in the central quad is just a little too close to Wellman Hall; the aroma of education, of integrals and prepositions is a bit too strong. Taking a short walk, laying down in the grass, listening to the ducklings and watching the clouds pass by overhead as you drift off to sleep is a luxury that many college students don’t take advantage of enough.

Yet those who are able to take a nap in the Arboretum know the great benefits it provides.

That is why the Arboretum is the winner of the best nap spot Best of Davis 2019.

BY S IE RRA B U RG U ENO features@theaggie.org Whether it’s a Wednesday night out after a final or a three-day weekend, Davis has many bars that are popular among students. G Street Wunderbar is one of the most notable, with the Wednesday night event “Funk Night” being a pinnacle Davis tradition for many legal drinkers. Since it opened on October 24, 2011, it has reportedly become one of the most well-known bars to visit in Davis.

Nicole Chin, a fourth year psychology major, thinks the G Street Wunderbar is not only a great place to dance, have fun and drink, but also a place with great food. The Smokin’ Ewe BBQ restaurant contains a lot of burgers, fries, wings and sandwiches.

“I like to go to the Wunderbar for the entertainment, especially to see people do karaoke,”

Chin said, “But I always like to see what kinds of foods each bar has because I think it makes them kind of unique. The Wunderbar definitely has some bomb food.”

Regille Rodriguez, a fourth year design major, remembers the first memory she had at the G Street Wunderbar, “I actually didn’t go to the Wunderbar for a while after I had turned 21 because I just didn’t know much about it. When I actually went a couple months after, it ended up being a lot of fun and I even learned how to play pool properly there.”

With a relaxed yet fun atmosphere, the G Street Wunderbar has provided many UC Davis students with memorable moments.

“I definitely recommend going if it’s your first time. Everyone is nice and it’s a different environment compared to other places in Davis. One of the things that I like about it is how spacious it is, so you can have fun but also have time to chill if you need it,” Chin said.

Best of Davis: Coffee Winner: Philz

Best Date Spot: Farmer’s Market The appeal of Davis’ local farmers market to couples

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BY MI C HE L L E WO N G science@theaggie.org Given Davis’ agricultural background, it’s no surprise that Davis Farmers Market attracts a lot of attention from the surrounding community.

Davis Farmers Market opens to the public Saturday mornings and Wednesday late afternoons until sunset, regardless of weather conditions. Yet in addition to serving as a hub for fresh produce and local cuisines, Davis Farmers Market provides another prospect: a prime date spot.

Couples of all ages can be seen walking around Davis browsing the stands and enjoying The Hotdogger’s Chili Dogs while listening to live musical performances. First year managerial economics major Jasmine Cheng believes that these performances make the experience much more enjoyable, as it contributes to the liveliness of the atmosphere. Cheng explained that she chooses this location as a date spot when she wants to sit on the grass and feel surrounded by others.

“The atmosphere of the farmer’s market is very relaxed and laid-back,” Cheng said. “It gives a homey and nostalgic feeling.”

This welcoming atmosphere attracts many college students. Second year design major Paige Talle comes to Davis Farmers Market every other week in order to buy locally made peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. Her boyfriend, Cade Keegan, a second year astrophysics major studying at Princeton University, vouched for her, stating that these were the most amazing things he’s ever eaten.

He also described the apple cider as fantastically delicious.

Every time he comes to Davis, he said he

comes to the farmers market and has found Wednesday nights to be crowded and lively. He recommends having cash on hand and walking around to support local businesses.

Ryanne Green, a senior from Woodland High School, loves coming to the farmers market on Wednesday nights.

“I would say it’s probably the best date spot,” Green said. “I would bring anyone here. But only if I like them a lot.”

Green came to the Farmers Market with Woodland HS senior Abel Preciado, who had never been to the event. They sat on a blanket on the field while enjoying dishes from Montoya’s Tamales.

“There’s a lot of people out and there’s a really nice vibe going on,” Preciado said. “Positive.

Lively. Very lively.”

Aside from the exploring the different food stands, Green enjoys watching the dogs, as flurries of fur can be seen dashing in and out chasing after frisbees. One of her favorite things to do is look for the cutest dog at the event.

Preciado added that it is important to take allergy medicine before coming to the farmers market. Green also recommended bringing a blanket to sit on, especially if you are allergic to grass.

What seems to be most appealing to students and Davis residents is how community-centered the Davis Farmers Market is.

“Especially for someone who’s not from around here I think it’s a really cool community gathering,” Preciado said. “It really makes it feel like the town really comes together around this event, and it’s a very comfortable space to be in and interact with people, so from an outsider’s perspective I think it’s a very unique, cool thing that you guys have going here.”

Walking into the Philz in Downtown Davis, you’re immediately hit with the subtle smell of fresh coffee. This location opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 8 p.m. everyday, and throughout the day (as early as 8 a.m.) tables are packed. Most of these people have laptops and appear to be working, but there are a few people in serious discussions and others reading the newspaper or a magazine. There are even some who look like they’re on an awkward first date. They mostly appear to be students, but sometimes older people or young families walk in — they tend to stay for less time than the people intently working.

Around the coffee shop, there are armchairs, sofas and a coffee bar, in addition to the many tables. The low strains of conversation are overpowered by the beats of contemporary R&B music from artists like Daniel Caesar, Frank Ocean and H.E.R. Philz Coffee was founded by Phil Jaber, who, according to the Philz website, wanted to “create a blend that was flavorful, complex, rich, smooth and low in acidity.” In pursuing this goal, Jaber traveled around the world and visited thousands of coffee shops.

The first Philz opened in 2002 in the Mission district of San Francisco, starting its trend of personalized coffee. In 2005, Jaber’s son Jacob Jaber took over and became its CEO, leading expansion of the company, and Philz locations can now be found all over California as well as in Chicago and Washington D.C. Paying attention to the little details of Philz makes it easy to realize how quintessentially Davis it is — with a bike and bike wheels prominently displayed on the walls along the E St. side and a wooden peg board with jars of spices, like cinnamon and cloves, sitting atop shelves on the opposite side of the shop. Along the coffee bar where baristas take orders, there are pride flags as well as stickers for sale that will benefit the Orphan Kitten Project. If a customer uses their own mug, they can get up to 24 ounces for the price of a small and there are mugs everywhere, so regular customers can leave one and use it when they go in.

“Our team personally changed [a lot of the decor],” said fourth-year landscape architecture major and Philz barista Hayley Chung. “It’s fun as a design student to get to do some stuff here and put some things up. Philz has a design team, and they try to get the essence of a place, so if you go to a different Philz anywhere else, it’s go-

ing to be a completely different aesthetic.”

There is a sign near the register that says that they have teamed up with local bakeries to “bring you the best.” They boast freshly madeto-order food and “wholesome (and delicious)” ingredients.

“We try to keep everything as local as possible,” Chung said. “It makes it fresher and also cheaper in terms of transportation costs and how much we’re impacting the environment. Most of these bakeries are Sacramento local bakeries […] it’s nice to keep it around here.”

According to Chung, about half of the baristas are students at UC Davis, and because of that and the age of people who generally come in, she’d describe the vibe as “young.”

“It’s laid-back, everyone who works here is pretty young,” Chung said. “I feel like we relate to our customers more, because we know [them] from classes and such.”

“If [Philz] were on campus, I’d be there all the time.” said first-year biological sciences major Anuprit Gill. “It’s a little bit of a bike, so I go at least every weekend. It’s the perfect place to study, because for me personally, I can’t sit in a dead-silent place. I can’t go to the library because there’s tension in the air. At Philz, there’s always music in the background [and] chatter. It’s just a nice vibe.”

Gill’s regular order is the iced Philtered Soul, sweet and creamy, and it’s her favorite because of its hazelnut flavor and because she finds it to be “refreshing” year round. Gill first tried Philz in Davis, because there wasn’t one where she grew up, and she strongly believes that Philz has the best coffee and is the best coffeehouse in Davis.

“Something about Philz, it’s just filled with love,” Gill said. “It feels like [that because] it’s hand-made. They make it in front of you. The vibe is [such that] you can go study there [or] just chill.”

Chung shared why she thinks that Philz is considered to be the best of Davis.

“I think Philz allows you to customize your coffee a lot more than other places do,” Chung said. “I think it has a younger feel than the other coffee shops. It has the convenience of a bigger chain, but it feels more Davis.”

Drinks at Philz can be ordered with differing sweetness and creaminess, and of all of the combinations, the Mint Mojito, sweet and creamy, and iced Philtered Soul, sweet and creamy, are the two most popular.

“Learning how to become a Philz customer is kind of intimidating, but we’re here to help people and it’s our whole job to do that,” Chung said. “So don’t be intimidated!”

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What’s the best advice you’ve been given in college?

“D’s get degrees.” - A.C. “Sleep.” - N.Y. “It’s better to go to class and half listen than go home and study all of it.” - K.A. “Stop giving a s*** about what you look like at the ARC.” - R.S. “Branch out and explore everything!” - L.M. “Call your parents and go see a doctor about mental health.” - J.S. “Be confident in everything you do.” - M.S. “Learn how to use a bike circle.” - T.Z. “Trust yourself.” - T.C. “If you don’t know what to write for your essay, write about the ‘duality of man.’” - R.M. “It’s easy to make a big school free small.” - M.F.

“You can’t use normal dish soap in the dishwasher.” - K.A. “Never use the bathrooms on the first floor of any building, go upstairs or downstairs for a better experience.” - L.M. “Student discounts are a thing!” - J.Z.S. “Chemistry is just math.” - T.Z. “Go for it. He’s down.” -T.C. “It is never a bad time to express your appreciation for someone.” - P.P. “Prioritize health and sleep over everything.” R. M. “A 10-hour deodorant only lasts 6 hours.” - A.K. “Surviving without a car for four years.” - O.R. “Don’t live for anyone but yourself. It can be so easy to go about your life day to day doing things

Why did you choose your major? What do you love about it?

Best Ode to Davis: Share a poem or piece of short prose silly or serious praising Davis.

that will make other people happy or pleased, but remember that your life is for YOU and you only, so know when to put yourself first.” - H.R. “How to open a beer using a table top.” - C.G. “Xfinity on campus lets you watch at home.” A.R.D.R. “When ever you travel to a new country, always pack enough clothes in your carry on for 3 days, just in case your luggage gets lost. And if you’re like me and travel to multiple places with clubs or study abroad, this is going to happen a lot. When it does, complain to the airline, they’ll give you airline credit for the future.” - E.S. “Mental health is a real thing!!!!” - A.C. “Use your voice.” - S.L.G. “How to talk to people on the phone. Calling

“Communication. Do you realize how many of the worlds problems could be solved if people would just COMMUNICATE with another correctly and efficiently?” - J.Z.S. “I love plants!” - M.S. “I have been in love with anthropology since I was 10 and I never wanted to stop studying it.” T.C. “I chose Design because I love art... but I wanted something that was easier to get a job in. I love my major because it teaches me Photoshop skills that help me make dumb memes for my friends.”

- R.M. “Managerial Economics is the best because it is the perfect mixture of social sciences and STEM courses. Because of this, I was challenged in technical computer science, statistics and math courses while also gaining writing and critical thinking skills. Also, it is SO flexible when it comes to post-graduation jobs.” - O.R. “I chose my major, Clinical Nutrition, because I’m really interested in working closely with people

“If you don’t get into Cal, Davis is still a pretty good choice.” - T.L. “Davis is the perfect balance between academic rigor and a friendly community. Most colleges only have one or the other.” - K.W. “The most important part about college is the people you’re surrounded by, not your surroundings. Davis is the perfect college town because it truly caters to students. It allows you make meaningful friendships and, of course, focus on academics and personal development without being distracted by the commotion of a big city.” - O.R. “Davis is wholesome in the best possible way.

Everything here is about community: it’s accepting, it’s engaging, it’s inspiring. Davis over the past four years I’ve been here has made me the best version of myself. It has taught me about love, patience, friendship, and the beauty of life.” - H.R. “Great community, both academically and socially. Also one of the few remaining college towns!” - M.W. “When I walked onto campus for the first time, I felt at home. Davis is not only an academic school that pushes you to grow as a student, but has a support community encouraging you as a life-long learner. I have professors have office hours 6 days a week; yes, I’m talking on the weekend too. Professors want to see you succeed here and so do other students. Davis is an environment that pushes students to work together in order to master material and helps provide academic assistance through peer-tutors, workshops, and teaching assistants to help you do well. The community of Davis is much more than academics, it is welcoming. Try the smile test or hold a map, and watch as people come up

“It is not about how well you perform. It is about what you have learned.” - K.W. “Try big. Fail big. Then try again. -Dr. Travis Lybbert.” - A.K. “It’s just work, not life.” - P.P. “You will always have another midterm, homework assignment, or essay to complete. Make time for your friends, even when you’re stressed.” - O.R. “You are your best advocate.” - A.R.D.R. “Flow like water.” - A.G. “To not tear yourself down when you fail a class/test, its more common than you think.” - A.C. “Do what you love.” - S.L.C. “Keep your head up and don’t let your anger control you—you’re not responsible for everything,

apartment complexes, doctors, pharmacies, the Registrar’s office when Schedule builder crashed.

Now I answer phone calls at my job and I don’t get too anxious about it anymore!” - H.S. “Cunnilingus.” - R.G. “You can get a medical marijuana card online right now for $30.” - J.B. “Trust, loyalty and independence.” - S.O. “People are willing to help you. You just need to ask.” - S.H. “It doesn’t matter how many degrees or publications someone has, realize that people are still people and you don’t have to be afraid of them.” - K.A. “How to mop.” - H.W. “I learned how to talk to girls better.” - S.D.

and I have a passion for food and general health/ well-being. I love the material I learn in my upper division courses. Everyone in my classes is so curious, intelligent, and enthusiastic to learn, and I love being in that environment.” - H.R. “I found anthropology by accident. I took ANT 32 –– Drugs, Science, and Culture and fell in love with the way my professor taught the class. I also really liked my TA, she made a huge difference.

Later that quarter she recommended ANT 132 –– Global Health and Medicine to me (which she was teaching). I was a freshman at the time, but it was by far the best class I took. I continued following my TA’s around as I kept looking for anthropology classes. By far one the most entertaining classes is ANT 32 –– Sexualities, there is a drag queen performance for one of the lectures. But anthropology has challenged the way I think about the world and has challenged me to be part of a better humanity.

A humanity that looks out for the vulnerable and breaks down social hierarchies.” - E.S. “I chose my major because it enraptured learn-

to you asking if you need help. Davis as an outdoor life style supplemented with fresh produce available at the Farmers market or student gardens. There are so many resources and clubs on campus that there is niche for everyone. I like going to a school where the town caters to the university since the students are a majority of the population. It makes being a student a lot more friendly.” - E.S. “The campus is the town in a lot of ways so there are really amazing common spaces in the community like the Coho, quad, and the farmer’s market. College can be really lonely and alienating at times, so this feature of Davis is super important and special.” - A.G. “Cows and boba.” - M.S. “It’s a small college town, so you have almost everything you need here - good food, grocery stores, LOTS of coffee shops to study, and some of the best professors in their fields. The atmosphere of Davis is just generally very chill and really follows a small town vibe but is also a top-ranked university and one of the best schools at which to get an education.” - H.S. “Davis is amazing because you are surrounded with intellectual people that are excited to live life.

Davis students spend their days in the library, but they still continue their passions they had in high school to trying out new things like inner tube water polo. They do it ALL. Even better is that Davis is surrounded by happiness from the trees to the dogs, from the bikes to the cows, and from the farmar apple juice to the CoHo Taco Salads. There is something here to drive your passions and put a flame to your studies.” - S.T. “It’s rare you get a school with this many leaders

“Cows everywhere, thought they lied.

Middle of nowhere, they cried.

Cold as heck, hot as Josh Peck, UC Davis ags.”

- K.A. “Not for life but for a magical, at times frightening, limbo.” - A.G. “It may not be fun for a cholo But it is the best city in Yolo To go for a spin In this town means you’re in For a voyage which never feels solo.” - J.B.

especially when the bus is 20 minutes late.” - J.B. “Free is your new favorite word.” - S.B. “These are the years you’ll make lifelong friends.” - A.H. “Work hard, play harder.” - M.H. “The best advice that I have been given in college is that sometimes you have to say no to some good things in order to say yes to some better things.” - S.D. “Try everything you want to do because your time here is short. You will regret what you did not do rather than what you did do. Regret is an eternal question that will never be answered. Do what you want and always live your life.” - L.L. “Don’t f*** up.” - A.W.

ing about people but also about how society interacts with them, why things are the way they are.”

- A.C. “GSW is so great. I took WMS 50 and had to take more because it was so real.” - M.S. “I’ve always loved writing and reading since I was little, so it just made sense to go into college as an English major. I love that all the professors and TA’s I’ve met in my English classes are always so willing to talk with you even on matters unrelated to the class. The staff of the English department are also wonderful.” - H.S. “I chose history because as a child I was really into American Girl dolls and old musicals, but I really love learning about different places and time periods and that even when you think you know about a particular event you will always find something that surprises you!” - E.L. “IT IS MY PASSION.” - R.P. “I love ANIMALS ! I want to be surrounded by puppies in my future.” - S.T.

in their fields who care that you learn and want you to take what you are learning and weaponize it for the betterment of those around you.” - K.K. “The safety of this campus is astounding! I always feel comfortable and free to walk where I please. Whether it is making the mile trek back to my dorm from the Shields library at 2 am after cramming for finals, or walking back from the ARC late at night post gym grind. It’s an amazing environment that UC Davis has, and not many universities have that feeling.” - E.L. “UC Davis is that diamond in the rough — it’s not quite northern California and not southern California, and surprisingly many people haven’t heard of it. I know that personally when I was applying to colleges, it wasn’t one of the first campuses I looked into. I’m so glad my mom said we should tour UC Davis, because I honestly couldn’t picture myself at another university. One thing that makes UC Davis stand out is the atmosphere. Davis is definitely a college town, but in a good way — there are so many events on campus and downtown that help connect students with the community and make everyone feel welcomed. From the Farmers Market on Saturday to walks in the beautiful arboretum to biking around downtown, there are an endless amount of activities so that you’ll never be bored. But what surprised me most about Davis is the people. I feel as though someone could walk up to any stranger in passing on campus and ask for directions, for example, and be greeted with a smile. At UC Davis, people don’t turn their backs to others — everyone has such a selfless mentality that is both admirable and refreshing compared to other colleges.” - K.T.

“The squirrels are too fat, But they are brave and will steal Food out of your hand.” - H.S. “O Davis How I love thee The smell of the cows make my nose wrinkle the burn of the pepper spray makes my eyes twinkle Besides the rain in the winter your weather is nice your students are as nice as sugar and spice o how i will miss thee Davis is definitely the best UC.” - J.N.

What’s the most useful non-academic thing you’ve learned in college?

In 250 words or fewer, convince a prospective Aggie to to UC Davis.

What makes Davis the best place to go to college?

“The constant blur of bikes pedaling by, students spiraling with their workloads but brought back to a halt with their trusty coffee shops on stand by.” - G.H. “Oh Davis you may smell of cow, people don’t visit and say wow. But you got tons of charms, even if I’m late for class after tons of alarms.” - H.W.

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“Take them to the Farmer’s Market, walk around Arboretum and Greenbelt, eat at Thai Canteen, and get ice cream at Davis Creamery.”

- E.C. “Farmers Market, yoloberry, arboretum, Raja’s.” - R.S. “It would have to be on a Wednesday to see The Tercero Cows. Farmers market. Quad hammocks.

And to top it all, the Rock/Silo/SCC/Haring bike circle between 11:50-12:10 so that they witness rush hour and bike circles.” - J.Z.S. “I would take them through campus and then downtown and show them everything and tell them funny stories along the way.” - T.C.

What do you wish you could tell your freshman self?

“Quad or farmer and lay on the grass!” - K.W. “Arboretum and listen to music while eating yoloberry.” - J.T. “7:00 a.m. Morning run in the Arboretum 9:00 a.m. breakfast burritos at Ali Babas 10:00 a.m. campus tour 12:00 p.m. lunch at the CoHo 1:00 p.m. afternoon sunbathing on the Quad 6:45 p.m. sunset on the top of Hutchison parking garage 8:00 p.m. dinner at Thai Canteen 9:00 p.m. ice cream at Davis Creamery 11:00 p.m. Karaoke night at Froggys.” - O.R. “I’d take them to Raja’s for lunch, take an afternoon walk in the arb, go to evening farmar (Wednesday), and then to funk night at G St.” -

“Be confident to meet other people in class and in passing.” - E.C. “Don’t be afraid to introduce yourself to people.

Everyone’s friendly here!” - M.K. “The dorms do not have to be the best times of your life.” - K.A. “Please do not take the DC salad bar for granted.” - L.M. “It doesn’t get easier, but it does get more worthwhile. Opportunities will open and once they do, take them.” - J.Z.S. “Don’t rush into a major choice.” - M.S. “You will make it.” - T.C. “You will have about a million awkward moments in college. In the end, they don’t matter.” R.M. “Download google calendar. Like now.” - K.W.

“FaceTiming my mom to help me with laundry.” - P.H. “I fell off a speaker at my first frat party.” - T.C. “On the first week me and my roommates were at the freshman concert/welcome thing and the DC was closed. We didn’t realize that there was a market at Tercero so we walked all the way to Segundo to get food. When I was there the cashier was talking way too quiet and I didn’t know what the question was so I just said “...yes.” Turns out she was asking if I cared about the one cent change she owed me. She dug through the cash register for one penny to give me, and looked really annoyed.”

- R.M. “I would never remember to take my ID card with me to the shower, and so I had to walk to the service center in my towel a couple times.” - H.R. “Left the lid to my laundry detergent open when I was bringing my clean clothes up, and didn’t realize to I got to my 4th floor room. Not only were all my clean clothes now detergenty, but

there was a trail of detergent stain in the carpet leading right to my room.” - M.R.W. “I was rushing between classes, riding my bike from Rock to Sciences Lab. I was so paranoid I was going to loose my coveted spot in lab on the first day. When I went to get off my bike, I was reaching for the curb with my foot (my bike was a little tall for me at the time). I didn’t realize I was further than the curb I thought, so I just kind of tipped over and fell right on my side. Needless to say, I got up and looked around and well everybody saw.” - E.S. “Too many lmao.” - A.C. “Fell off my bike in the middle of Davis.” S.L.G. “Locked myself out of my dorm at 1 a.m. after taking a shower. had to spend the night in the lounge with nothing but my towel.” - A.G. “I tried to ride my bike without hands on the way to the library once and promptly crashed within 2 minutes of leaving my dorm. Shoutout

Ever seen a professor dancing at G Street? Loading up on kale at the Farmers Market? Getting inked at Death or Glory?

Tell us your funniest or strangest teacherin-the-wild sighting.

“Me and my boyfriend at the time were kissing on the bench behind the Chemistry building when his math teacher walked by and laughed at us.” - R.M. “My TA was at the bar I was at in Picnic Day and made out with someone in front of me.” A.R.D.R. “This isn’t really an odd sighting, but I saw my ENL 10A teacher biking around on a ridiculous looking black cruiser (helmet and everything) on Picnic Day last year.” - H.S. “One of my favorite professors runs on my street every morning with her corgi and it just makes me happy!” - E.L. ‘I have seen Gulacar riding his bike with a helmet in his suit...” - S.T. “One of my calc professors does parkour and has videos on YouTube.” - A.D. “I ran into a professor at G Street on a Wednesday and he was hammered.” - C.P. “I was studying at Temple one day, as I do (anyone who knows me knows I’m OBSESSED

with Temple), and was going through my NPB slides for an upcoming midterm. The man next to me, whom I had never seen or met before, kept glancing over at my laptop screen, so I turned over and smiled at him. He asked if I was studying neurobiology, to which I replied yes. It turns out he was an environmental science lecturer and was preparing for his students’ midterm as well.

What I thought would have been a 30 second conversation with a stranger ended up being a 30 minute discussion on what ranged from science to journalism to traveling. Definitely unexpected but worthwhile nonetheless!!” - K.T. “A professor was walking his dog. I said hi to him, he looked up at me, said “oh,” and kept walking.” - S.H. “Definitely seen Palomares at the bars.” - T.P.S. “In an Akasha yoga class — hot yoga, dripping sweat, I look back through my legs in a downward dog to find my shirtless sociology professor.” - G.S.

“It gets better.” - J.T. “Leave your dorm room! Don’t take the BIS 2ABC series!” - P.P. “Chill. You have the next four years and the rest of your life to stress about life. In this moment, make friends and have fun before it gets too serious.” - E.S. “It’s okay to not know what you want to do.

It’s okay to not have a life plan. Everything in life works out.” - H.R. “GPA is for life.” - A.R.D.R. “You will get everything done.” - A.C. “You will be disappointed, bitter, cynical, and lonely. You will slide into depressed laziness unless you do everything you can to fight it. You will not make any new friends or lower your expectations unless you force yourself to talk to people at lunch. to the random girl on my floor who recognized me and helped me back to my hall and also shoutout to my RA for having bandaids!” - H.S. “I failed three classes my freshman year.” - R.G. “I took a full two quarters of Greek before I realized the class was ancient and not spoken Greek.”

- E.L. “I went on a cute bike date and we both accidentally fell off our bikes because we were not in sync yet and both tried to go a different way, then in our aim to go the same way we collided.” - S.T. “Giving up on the DC and subsisting solely off of Starbucks because I didn’t know that the food trucks too swipes.” - K.K. “Sprinting through downtown to catch my train. Backpack was wide open the whole way.” K.A. “Not knowing Picnic Day was a thing until Picnic Day, making no plans in advance, just studying all day instead.” - B.P.

If you had one day to show someone the essence of Davis, where would you take them and what would you do?

You must go to office hours when you can.” - J.B. “It won’t matter in like a month.” - M.S. “Don’t buy the book.” - O.Y. “Appreciate the dorms because they are so much fun!” - E.L. “You’re gay.” - J.B. “You don’t need to force relationships that aren’t working and you will make some of the best friendships of your life in the most unexpected of places.” - S.H. “Just send it.” - K.A. “You don’t have it all figured out. Trust me.” M.W. “Study for midterms rather than failing them and having your life depend on your finals.” - T.P.S. “You’ll make friends! also it’s not the end of the world to eat alone at the DC.” - M.D.

Share your best embarrassing freshman fail, if you have one.

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H.R. “Tea at Mishka’s, then the Redwood Grove just to contemplate, then a lap around the Davis Bike Loop and through the poorest communities, and then a movie at the Varsity before dropping them off at the train station.” - J.B. “I would take them to the Tercero cows and judge them if they didn’t try to kick the stray hay closer to the cows so they could keep eating.” - E.S. “We’d do brunch at Delta of Venus, take a walk through the Arboretum, check out the John Natsoulas art gallery, grab beers and play games at 3 Mile, then finish the day with dancing and vodka crans at G Street.” - J.B.

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Best of Davis: Grad Photo Spot Winner: The Promenade

BY M A RG O ROSE N B AU M features@theaggie.org Golden light shines through the tree canopies, grazing the tops of bikers’ heads as they head home from class, bouncing off the hammocks and right onto the beaming soon-to-be graduated student, decked out in her navy blue and gold stole and white dress. Anytime between 4:30 p.m. and sundown, during “golden-hour,” many awaiting Aggie-Alumni stand on West Quad Ave, right in front of Wellman, taking pictures. Students voted “The Promenade” as the best place to take graduation pictures.

“It’s an iconic spot on campus with a beautiful scene,” said UC Davis 2016 graduate Ed Ju, who earned a major in managerial economics and has been a graduation photographer for five years. “The canopy of trees seem to hug you from above and make you feel at home.”

According to fourth-year textiles and clothing major, Isabella Sun, who recently took graduation pictures with Ju, she got good standing shots on “The Promenade.”

“I think the trees overlap each other nicely and when it’s ‘golden hour,’ you get good sun in that area,” Sun said.

“The Promenade” is an iconic place in Davis and is a good representation of the trees and lushness that people love about the campus, according to UC Davis 2016 graduate Marisa Morton, who earned a major in design, and also is a graduation photographer. The location evokes many memories for students as it is a common place to walk or bike through.

“For a lot of students, this place really captures the essence of Davis,” Ju said. “You’ve got the bikers, the trees, the classrooms. It’s a walkway down memory lane.”

Additionally, according to Morton, when

people see others taking graduation pictures on this street, it makes more students want to take pictures there too. However, the street is pretty busy and this coupled with its popularity make private photo shoots difficult.

“Luckily, with just the perspective of the street, if you are far enough back from [the other people taking pictures], you can fit that entire group behind someone’s head,” Morton said.

“My biggest issue is when there’s a dump truck or vehicles parked on that street. Sometimes you can just move to the other side of it, it just depends on the issue.”

Even though West Quad Ave is a popular place to take pictures, students take pictures on other spots on campus as well. Other streets, like Hutchinson Drive near the library, the Silo or Storer Mall near the Science Lab Building, are good places to take pictures according to Morton. Also the Arboretum, especially the west side near the fields and the big oak trees, is a nice place to get shots. “[The best to take pictures] depends on what defines you as a UC Davis student and where you want to take photos,” Sun said.

According to Sun, she likes pictures taken outside of Mrak Hall with the Egghead sculpture or by the UC Davis brick wall sign on East Field.

“I’m surprised the most popular spot was not voted the UC Davis sign,” Morton said. “It’s not the best spot, but it does have the word UC Davis written. It’s the perfect spot for lighting because the sun comes from behind.”

To get pictures taken at the UC Davis brick wall, there can be up to a two or three hour wait, according to Morton. There is always a line, so Morton usually tells people to get pictures in this place at another time or just skip the spot.

“To me, the best place isn’t always the most popular,” Ju said. “The best place could be an

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abandoned corner or a random field. The best place to me would be the place that you spent meaningful time with meaningful people.”

According to Morton, one reason students take graduation pictures is to boost their self perception of themselves and give them confidence in their next chapter of life.

“I take pictures of a lot of women mostly,” Morton said. “I can’t speak to everyone’s experiences, but having a photoshoot can be really good for your view of yourself. It’s nice to have pictures of your smiling self and people who are close to you at that time.”

However the main reason students take these pictures is to commemorate and document their graduation, which is an exciting and big turning

point in one’s life.

“Students invest their time, energy and money into their college education,” Ju said. “With the support of family members, graduating college is a victory on many levels. You’re surrounded by the people you love and you’re moving onto something greater. It’s something you want to remember forever and pictures help do that.”

Lastly, taking graduation pictures is a way for students to say goodbye and remember some of their favorite places on campus, according to fourth-year theatre and dance and English major Victoria Casas.

“I also believe its a nice way to say goodbye to the campus that has been our home, by taking some final pictures with your stole at some of your favorite spots,” Casas said.

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Best of Davis: Meme Winner: “Use the free masks to save the Tercero cows”

Best of Davis: Best Study Spot Winner: Shields Library

BY ISA BEL L A BE R I STAIN features@theaggie.org A college campus is incomplete without a great library. Most libraries, while mostly used to house books, fulfill another purpose instead; being a comfortable, quiet and reliable space for people to study. Peter J. Shields Library at UC Davis is no different. With many different rooms and areas to fit everyone’s needs, it is no wonder why it was voted by UC Davis students as the best place on campus to study.

Second-year computer science and engineering major Sophie Bolotin agreed with this finding but also provided a differing opinion.

“I think Shields is the best study spot when

I need silence, but I study in other places when I need some sound in the background,” Bolotin said. She also added that when she does study there, she prefers the third floor.

This is a common thought also expressed by second-year neurological, physiology and biology major Valerie Betsis.

“I enjoy studying on the third floor where it is more quiet and separated from others, allowing me to focus better,” stated Betsis.

First-year English and political science major Yuri Yi further spoke about this feeling.

“I do like the library as a study spot. It is quiet and the little cubicles allow me to fixate on my work and not deviate too much,” Yi said.

BY S NE H A RAMACHANDR AN features@theaggie.org Early last November, Davis was hit with a gust of smoke that originated from Camp Fire in Butte County. For almost two weeks, the air quality index of the surrounding cities of Butte County had been deemed “unhealthy” by the Environmental Protection Agency.

The smoke had reached Davis right around the time the dreaded season of midterms crept its way in, sending students into a frenzy because of the health concerns of being on campus during this time.

Each morning students would lay in their beds checking the air quality index and praying for an early Thanksgiving break. As a result, the students of UC Davis banned together and created numerous memes regarding the fires. This year, the student body voted for “save the Tercero cows” as the featured meme of the year, with a N95 mask covering the nose of and iconic Davis cow.

Second year NPB major, Haris Terovic, prides himself as being an active member on the UC Davis Meme of Egghead Teens on Facebook. Terovic described what he think makes a meme.

“A meme is basically a startical image that makes a joke out of ironic or relatable events or moments,” Terovic said. “It could also be a funny picture that portrays a reaction or mood.

I think irony is what makes a meme funny and more relatable.”

Terovic explained why “save the Tercero cows” was voted best meme.

“The Tercero cows are almost another mascot of Davis and has always been a fairly popular subject in Davis memes,” Terovic said. “When the fires happened, access to clean air was a concern and making a meme of masks for cows was an ironic way of bringing up a serious issue in a joking manner. In a way this meme was used almost as a funny way to bring up a real issue to a wider audience.”

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The good boys of Davis