Entries by Valerie Yu

Breakfast in college: English muffin life hacks

Toasting up an English muffin and loading on some toppings is a smart, tasty way to fuel your morning — especially during midterms season. English muffins have many benefits. Besides being fairly low in fat and calorie content, they’re also versatile and suitable for various dishes. To add, they’re a wonderful supply of fiber and […]

Beware: Redundancy weakens writing

How often have you heard a friend say something like, “I had an urgent meeting at 2 a.m. in the morning,” or “It was unexpectedly surprising when my sister gave birth to a pair of twins”? Here, what does 2 a.m. mean if not morning? What is a surprise if not unexpected? What are twins […]

Five campus foods to satisfy your basic cravings

While we’d all like to claim that we’re adventurous in our food endeavors, there are times when we cannot help but let our basic cravings get the best of us. We put our search for all foods new and exciting on hold, and indulge in food that is painfully cliché, yet greatly satisfying. If you’re […]

Top five cross-cultural fusion foods in L.A.

  As many people know, Los Angeles is a diverse city with an incredible food scene. I usually have a hard time deciding what type of cuisine I want. The options are endless. Am I craving Korean or Mexican food? Italian or Chinese? Well, there is finally a solution to my problem of indecisiveness: cross-cultural […]

Love U: An open letter to a former Valentine

From break ups to make ups and everything in between, “Love U” captures the nuances of college students’ relationships. “Love U” runs in DeeTs on Mondays.   Dear former valentine, It’s been two years since you’ve been my valentine. Now what you are to me is something between a distant friend and a memory. Over […]

Nirvana’s In Utero exudes nightmarish beauty

In 1993, Nirvana was king of the grunge world. Two years earlier, they released their breakthrough album, Nevermind, which garnered incredibly commercial success. Butch Vig produced that album, and he produced it very well; a little too well for the band’s liking.  (Butch would often trick Kurt into recording multiple guitar layers by telling Kurt he […]

Celebrate black history month through music, through the times

Black History Month is upon us once again — a time that allows us all to celebrate the culture that African Americans have contributed to this nation. One of the most notable contributions from African Americans to American pop culture is music, which has helped to define every generation since the birth of the nation. […]

Can’t decide what to eat? See what your zodiac sign wants!

Every now and then, you might have used your zodiac sign to check your horoscope and get predictions about your day. Why not refer to it for food advice, too? If you’re ever hungry but can’t decide what to eat, take advice from the stars and choose a food based on your zodiac sign. Find your star […]

Two comfort food desserts to sweeten up your day

Hope everyone had an amazing weekend and enjoyed watching the Super Bowl! As the semester progresses so does our stress, and if you’re anything like me, your cravings get a bit out of control. For all you sugar fans, here are two of my favorite recipes: Peanut butter cookies (18-20) Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour […]