Five snacks that need to be at your Super Bowl party


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This Sunday, millions will be watching the nation’s biggest sports event of the year: Super Bowl 50. Whether you’re an avid football fan or don’t know the difference between a touchdown and a home run, these snacks will surely be the best part of the big game. Classic Guacamole Guac and chips go together like […]

Spudnuts sweetens the college experience


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★★★★☆ Once again, I have found a donut shop that is open 24 hours, and through my experiences, I have found that they are just as delicious at every hour of the day. You never know when a donut craving will strike, and a donut craving is not something you can simply ignore. Lucky for […]

Three wake-me-up alternatives to coffee


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Like most overwhelmed, exhausted college students, I am hooked on coffee. I have come to love coffee’s unique aroma and crisp, bold flavor. Honestly speaking, at this point, coffee is basically the sole reason I pull myself out of bed for 8 a.m. classes. I start my days with a grande dark roast from Starbucks […]

How to do DineLA right with these delectable restaurant deals


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I hope you’re hungry, because 2016’s restaurant week is finally here. From Jan. 18 through 31, some of Los Angeles’s best eateries are offering sweet deals for both lunch and dinner starting at just $15. Here are some of the best deals for every occasion. Bacaro LA If you’re looking to stay close to USC, […]

Easy food and drink recipes for the microwave dorm life


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Hey there, Trojans! As the semester begins settling in, hopefully you’re all feeling a little less homesick and eating a bit healthier than last semester. For those of you who don’t have a kitchen but do have a microwave and don’t want to eat at the dining hall everyday, here are seven recipe ideas for […]

Five must-try food vendors at Grand Central Market


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If you are anything like me, you get tired of the same old campus dining options. Simply put, there are only so many Lemonade cookies and Seeds paninis a girl can consume. If that’s the case, head over to Grand Central Market in downtown Los Angeles. This enormous open-air market is a foodie’s paradise. Bonus: […]

Fantastic Donuts and Where to Find Them


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★★★★★ For those of you who are getting tired of eating kale and drinking kombucha for your New Year’s resolutions, let me do the honors of welcoming you back to the good life. On my most recent donut adventure, I followed the road down Vermont Avenue to an up-and-coming donut shop called Fantastic Donuts. Though […]

Be on the lookout for these five food trends in 2016


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Los Angeles thrives on foods of different tastes, multiple cultures and one-of-a-kind trends. As we start the new year, several predictions have been made in terms of what will dominate over kale and acai bowls and be deemed most popular. Here are a few fads that you might want to look out for in the […]

Nine delightfully healthy recipes to try over winter break


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Now that finals are finally over, use winter break to try some healthful recipes. Though many of us have our own kitchens at school, taking the time to cook a recipe from start to finish could seem like a daunting task. Why make a meal when the easiest thing sometimes is just running out with a […]

Five dorm-friendly homemade holiday gift treats


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Bright lights drape trees, and hints of peppermint, gingerbread and eggnog fill coffee shops and kitchens — the time of year we’ve all been waiting for has finally rolled around. As college students, we might not have the means to make or spend a lot on gifts for friends and family. But one of the best […]