When I started college, my friends joked that I would eventually start eating instant noodles like every other student. I was confident that would not happen—I was too proud to rely on such a simple ...

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When I reflect on my college dining options, I remember pizza delivery and a pitiful dining hall buffet. Fortunately, college dining has changed tremendously in recent years. This up-and-coming ...

Imagine, you just got done with a long, late-night study session. You collect all of your notes, textbooks, and highlighters while thinking about that delicious sweet treat you’re getting yourself as ...

Living in a dorm room often means facing the challenge of limited cooking space. But with the right gear, you can whip up meals that even a top chef would approve of, all without breaking a sweat. Pro ...

Let’s be real, cooking in a college dorm isn’t always easy. Tiny communal kitchens, barely any counter space and maybe just a microwave to work with? We’ve been there. But that doesn’t mean you’re ...

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One of the biggest concerns any vegan has when going to college is finding a healthy, tasty variety of vegan food available to them at mealtimes. In the Cornell dining halls, there are many vegan ...