Presenting Randy’s Donuts, as seen on TV


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★★★☆☆ For my most recent donut adventure, I explored arguably the most visited donut place in Los Angeles — Randy’s Donuts. You’ve probably seen photos of the small shop dating back to 1953 when it was founded, or perhaps you recognize it from the scene in Iron Man 2 where Tony Stark casually sits on […]

Six healthy late-night snacks to fuel midterm season


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  Midterm season is upon us. If you’re anything like me, you are staying up until 2 a.m. memorizing study guides, furiously typing essays and taking practice exams. At some point during this process, your stomach starts to growl. You can’t focus. You’re dying for a snack. Most of the time, you’re tempted to run […]

Throwing out ripe bananas and expired bread? Not so fast!


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It’s always unfortunate when food goes bad and you’re forced to throw it away, but before you do that, here are some ideas to salvage some of those goodies. Ripe bananas If you bananas have gone ripe, don’t worry! That’s the perfect way for them to be used in the next two delicious desserts: A) […]

Five places in LA to get your burrito fix without going to Chipotle


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Most college students depend on Chipotle to satisfy their burrito cravings, and that makes sense. After all, Chipotle has quick service, quality food and a wide variety of fillings. On top of everything else, the food is pretty affordable. What’s not to love? However, while Chipotle burritos are great, they aren’t the only option. Once […]

Best places to get your greens on campus


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When you’re in a hungry mood between classes, it’s easy to want to satisfy your hunger with a sugary granola bar or with orange chicken from Panda Express. But if you’re looking for something substantial to eat, consider getting a “green-centric meal.” There are many ways to incorporate some greens into your diet right on […]

Primo’s Donuts needs to keep up with competition


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★★★☆☆ Just a few weeks ago, I decided to visit one of the classics: Primo’s Donuts. Hailed “The Best in LA Since 1956” by Food & Wine Magazine, Primo’s is known for its traditional, hometown donut shop feel. It is located in a rather random area in Westdale that you could easily drive past if […]

Five instant foods for days when you feel like doing nothing


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We all have those days when we can’t muster up the energy to cook ourselves a meal. Or the days when we’re simply tired of the repetitive options that the dining halls offer. When those times come, all we want is to crawl into bed and and eat. These five foods require minimal effort to […]

It’s never too early: Four graduation restaurants in L.A.


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Many of you seniors probably think graduation is far, far away, but as you probably know by now, second semester flies by. Soon enough, your family members will be stressing over finding the best dinner spot on graduation night. Nothing’s better than a delicious meal to celebrate your journey into the real world! Whether you […]

Four nearby smoothie spots to satisfy your craving


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It’s a beautiful 85 degrees out in Los Angeles, and you want nothing more than to quench your thirst with a delicious smoothie. Whether you’re feeling a quick smoothie between classes or you’re up for a short trip off campus, here are the best smoothie spots to satisfy your cravings. Nekter Nestled away in the […]