Five best Starbucks lattes to get you in the holiday mood


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Get excited because the most wonderful time of the year is upon us! With temperatures dropping below 70 degrees in Los Angeles, it is finally chilly enough to enjoy that warm steamy latte that you’ve been craving. Are you sick of pumpkin spice yet? I know I am. Starbucks is ready for the holidays, so […]

Kick off the holiday season with a brownie mug cake


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Fall semester is almost over, which means the holiday season is about to start! For many of us, stress levels are at an all-time high with all the midterms, projects and finals making their way in. Though it’s been said many times, chocolate boosts happiness. So here’s a quick and easy brownie recipe to celebrate […]

Three tips to avoid acrylamide in home-cooked food


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In the world of nutrition, sometimes, it can feel like everything is bad for you. While several studies will caution against the dangers of saturated fats, others might link saturated fats to decreased cardiovascular risk. It can be difficult to navigate through all of this information, especially when it’s conflicting. But there’s one thing that […]

The four flavored butters you need in your dorm fridge


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Do you ever have a midnight craving for peanut butter before bed? I know I do. Here’s to those late nights — stock up on four peanut butter alternatives that will have you reaching for more. Coconut Peanut Butter Does your peanut butter need an upgrade? Whole Foods’s Coconut Butter combines the classic creamy taste of peanut […]

Five points to chew on for this POP-ular, corny study snack


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With finals coming up , many of us are preparing for the long nights ahead. For foodies, December offers a unique challenge – finding the perfect study snack, a snack that is light but filling, classic but not boring and, most importantly, easy to make. For me, there’s only one ultimate midnight snack for college […]

Cirque ‘SC-inspired treats that put the fun in funnel cake


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With the recent cooler weather and gloomy, overcast days, our campus has been lacking in brightness and summer warmth. A way to cheer up and reminisce summer is to bring back the celebration of summer festivities. Today, the USC Performing Arts Committee and USG brought to us a visual spectacle with live performances and servings […]

Espresso yourself: Urth Caffé vs. Augie’s Coffee House Point-By-Point


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Coffee. Whether this godsend keeps you awake for your 8 a.m. or your all-nighter, it’s definitely a must-have for many college students. The million-dollar question students face each day isn’t whether or not to get coffee, but where. This week, we’re offering up a debate over two coffee shops, Urth Caffé and Augie’s Coffee House. […]

California Donuts falls short of taking the cake for best in state


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★★★☆☆ For this week’s donut adventure, I took a trip to California Donuts, as the shop is so popular on social media. If you haven’t heard of them or been there, I’m sure you’ve at least seen photos of the legendary Panda Donut on Instagram. Despite its “Insta-worthy” donuts, I have to say it’s a […]