Davis Digest Newsletter

Your insider guide to life in Davis delivered weekly.

The best events, hidden food spots, weekend plans, campus happenings, and everything worth knowing about all in one email. No FOMO required.

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What You'll Actually Get

This is where you show, not tell. Give people a preview of what lands in their inbox every week.

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This Week's Can't-Miss Events

Every Thursday, we round up the best stuff happening from free yoga at the Rec to indie shows downtown to weird and wonderful campus lectures. We do the scrolling so you don't have to.

Example snippet:

  • Open Mic Night at Delta of Venus Thursday, 8pm
  • Art Show Opening at Pence Gallery Friday, 6pm
  • Aggies vs. Long Beach Saturday, 7pm
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Where to Eat & Hang This Week

New restaurants, hidden gems, student discounts, and the spots locals actually go to. Plus seasonal recs because sometimes you just need to know where to get good pho on a rainy Tuesday.

Example snippet:

  • Just Opened: Taqueria on 2nd Street with $2 taco Tuesdays
  • Student Special: 15% off at Mishka's with your ID
  • Comfort Food Alert: Ramen spot doing late-night service till 11pm
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Campus News You'll Actually Care About

Deadlines, opportunities, cool projects, hiring announcements, and the campus news that actually affects your week. No fluff, no spam just the stuff that matters.

Example snippet:

  • Summer internship apps close Friday
  • Career Center hosting resume reviews all week
  • New bike paths opening near Tercero
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Weekend Plans Sorted

Every Friday edition includes curated weekend ideas whether you're staying local or venturing to Sac. Think: day trips, farmers markets, live music, popup events, and spontaneous fun.

Example snippet:

  • Arboretum picnic + live acoustic set, Saturday 3pm
  • Outdoor movie night at Central Park, Sunday at sunset
  • Day trip: Apple Hill is 45 minutes away and peak season right now
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Community Shoutouts & Reader Tips

This section is all you. We feature reader-submitted tips, local business love, random acts of kindness, and the little things that make Davis feel like home.

Example snippet:

  • Shoutout to the guy who helped someone fix a flat on campus
  • Best sunset pic of the week (submitted by @username)
  • Reader tip: "The Arboretum at 7am is unreal go before class"

Recent Issues (Let Them Browse)

Give people a scrollable archive so they can see your consistency and range.

See what you've been missing

Why People Actually Read This

Social proof, but make it real. Use testimonials with names and photos or anonymous quotes that feel authentic.

What readers are saying

"I used to miss everything. Now I actually know what's happening."
Sarah, 3rd year
"Honestly the only email I open every week."
Mike, Grad Student
"It's like having a friend who's always in the know."
Priya, Alumni (still subscribed!)
"Finally, a newsletter that doesn't feel like homework."
Jason, 2nd year

About the Digest (Make It Personal)

Who we are (and why we started this)

The Davis Digest started because we kept hearing the same thing: "I had no idea that was happening."

So we built this a weekly email that rounds up everything worth knowing about life in Davis. Events, food, news, weekend plans, random tips, and the occasional deep dive into why the geese are so aggressive.

We're students, locals, and people who genuinely love this town. And we think you should actually enjoy living here not just survive it.

One email. Once a week. Zero fluff.

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