12 | THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018
THE CALIFORNIA AGGIE
BRIAN LANDRY / AGGIE
ZOË REINHARDT / AGGIE
Best Sushi:
Best Snapchat Filter:
CURSIVE “DAVIS, CA” BY OLI V I A LU C H I N I A ND JE SS D RI V ER features@theaggie.org
You’re sitting in the Arboretum. It’s a classic Davis day. The sun dances off of the water, and anywhere between ten and a thousand ducks are waddling about. As the sun finally settles into its “golden hour” position, you make the decision: “I’m going to Snapchat this right now,” you think. It’s a surefire move to make sure your Davis pals know that you’re not stressing over the intensity of midterms and that your not-Davis pals know that you live in a painting. What filter do you use to claim this location as your own? The cursive “Davis, CA” filter, of course. Why?
It’s a classy way of claiming your college town. It gives all of the details. It’s got that beautiful Aggie blue and gold color scheme. It’s at the very base of the photo so it doesn’t distract from what you’re trying to showcase (be it that “golden hour” or your golden face). “That’s the prettiest filter,” said Talia Basma, a fourth-year English major. “I like the font on this. It looks professional. This one is at the bottom, and I can take a picture in peace.” Peace. Professionalism. Class. These are what Davis students love to decorate their memories with, and that’s why the cursive “Davis, CA” snapchat filter is the MVF (Most Valuable Filter) of our campus.
MIKUNI BY BE CKY LEE features@theaggie.org
Mikuni is the perfect restaurant for any occasion, whether it’s a date, a reunion or a family night out. The restaurant serves delicious Japanese food with a full bar and outdoor dining. While college students usually seek cheap comfort food on a day-to-day basis, sometimes we want something fancier. Mikuni’s casual ambiance and plethora of high-quality sashimi makes it an ideal spot for a special dinner — completely inviting and not overly casual. “Mikuni had a big name before it came to Davis,” said operations manager Michael Wang. “We’re probably the most sought after, for example, if you bring your parents into town for a nice meal. There
aren’t a lot of places here you can do that.” Located in the Davis Commons, Mikuni is wellknown to Davis residents and especially university students. Being just a short walk from campus, it can be a nice place to have lunch with friends in between classes. For those who dislike fish, Mikuni provides a wide range of other food options including bento boxes, udon noodles and rice plates. “A lot of people who work here also eat here,” Wang said. “I think of it as mom’s cooking. All this time you’re really used to this taste, and you can’t find it anywhere else. It’s in our secret sauces and the fish is the same, just good-quality fish. The sauces are what’s going to be different in most restaurants.” Check Mikuni’s website for hours so you can plan your next visit.
BY GILLIAN ALLEN features@theaggie.org
KAILA MATTERA / AGGIE
Who has time to wait an hour for pizza delivery these days? Aggies definitely don’t, which is why Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza was voted “Best Pizza” by UC Davis students for the second year in a row. Known for its delicious menu items, such as the Red Vine and Green Stripe, creative build-your-own options and endless toppings, Blaze caters to every craving. For less than $10 you can order an entire pizza for yourself or even share it with that special someone. The short wait time, unique topping selection and unique open-stove fast firing
Best Pizza:
BLAZE PIZZA
technique are just some of the reasons Aggies love this Davis staple. “I like that they have so many options, like gluten-free,” said fourth-year political science major John Hancock. “It’s much faster than other places can be, aside from when a sorority or fraternity is hosting an event.” In addition to the variety of pizza entrees, Blaze is also known for its desserts. After watching your pizza get built right in front of your eyes, you can order a s’more pie, sea salt chocolate chip cookie or olive oil browny to satisfy both the savory and sweet cravings. Tie it all together with one of their refreshing agua frescas or flavored lemonades, and bon appetit!
AGGIE CLASSIFIEDS
IAN JONES / AGGIE
JOBS
WANTED TO BUY
CoffeeHouse is Hiring
Windows Desktop Computer
The Coffee House is now hiring for Fall Quarter 2018 with a limited opportunity to work over Summer 2018. Employees will spend their time preparing great food, providing excellent service, and/or working registers for our 9000+ daily customers.
Looking for one windows 10 desktop computer, 2017 or 2018 , gaming compatible, by June 15. Must have original purchase receipt/windows installation registration. Davis only. Email Mike. Email 38terrace@gmail.com
Resort Help Wanted RESORT HELP. Spend a summer in the Trinity Alps Resort Wilderness! Rustic Family Resort now hiring for 2018 Resort Team. Food Servers, Host/ess, & Store Clerks needed Memorial Weekend through Labor Day. Housing available. Resort info at www.trinityalpsresort.com Call 530.286.2206 for interview.
Best Student Group:
CAMP KESEM BY JOS H M A D R I D AND CA RO L I N E RU T T E N features@theaggie.org
Next to Odd Fellows Hall in downtown Davis is a bright and colorful mural that embodies the youthful magic of this year’s best student organization: Camp Kesem. This display of public art, like Camp Kesem, leaves a lasting impression on the community. Camp Kesem is a national organization. The Davis chapter’s mission is to fundraise enough money to send 250 children with parents fighting cancer to a week-long summer camp. The fundraising for Camp Kesem is entirely student-run, and it’s and maintained by a group of over 100 students. The annual week-long camp is a free experience that gives its campers a part of the carefree childhood they deserve — that’s what makes Kesem so magical. “Coming to Davis, I wanted to find a group or some organization to join that suited my interests,” said fourth-year genetics major Ryan Fischietto. “Kesem is a family that welcomes you in and
helps you grow to your potential. It’s a community that encourages healthy communication, positive change, and mutual support. I met campers who are wise beyond their years, who have taught me to value everything I have and to be the most caring to others I can be. Kesem is so much love. Kesem is family. Kesem is magic.” The coherency and compassion that the counselor share for each other is an intrinsic aspect of Camp Kesem. “Kesem is an organization filled to the brim with the most fun-loving, caring and down-to earth-people,” said Camron Clifton, a third-year food science major and next year’s Camp Kesem co-director. “Whether it’s yelling ridiculous nicknames across the Quad or getting hair bleached for fundraising, Kesem counselors get together to be fun, be ourselves, and most importantly, work toward an amazing goal.” Camp Kesem brings together children with similar at-home experiences and teaches them they aren’t alone. Information to get involved is available on the Camp Kesem website.
Python Web Developers and Dev-Ops Engineers nterested in building your resume while working in a collaborative setting with designers and copywriters? Creative Media is hiring Python Web Developers and Dev-Ops Engineers! Apply at https://vacancy.ucdavis.edu/
ROOMMATES Seeking Room Older person searching for a room in a house or apartment. Can be your solution for your housing requirements. Willing to pay $700/mth. Dependable and responsible. Perhaps foreign or an older student. Contact: (209) 326-5558; agresch@gotnet.net; PO Box 665, Merced, CA 95341. Email agresch@gotnet.net
SERVICES Photography
Unitrans is Hiring Drivers! Driving for Unitrans is one of the most unique jobs on campus, allows flexible and personalized hours around your school schedule, starts at $13.25/hr. once you finish Driver Training, and has PAID TRAINING. Apply today at vacancy.ucdavis.edu. Note: MUST be available for training over the summer. Applications close on May 24th. If you have any questions, please email orcunitrans@gmail.com
SERVICES Love Laundry Lowest prices in town! Free DRY with Wash 1776 E. 8th Street, Davis | 5am-12am www.lovelaundry.com
GRADUATION PHOTOS by Jay Gelvezon. Jaygelvezon.com | 310-995-0133 Email: jay@jaygelvezon.com
Photography GRADUATION PHOTOS Capturing the memories that will last a lifetime! High quality - Great prices! Contact Becca Ridge | (562) 708-1553 Email rridge@ucdavis.edu
Editing Services by Judy Proofreading, copy editing, line editing, formatting. Coaching and consulting. Dissertations, theses, research papers, manuscripts, etc. Go to judyedits.org. Excellent references. B.A. English, UC Davis. Judith 530.383.1711
Place YOUR Aggie classified ad (print or online) at: theaggie.org/classifieds