For the Hungry, Late-Night Snack By Carina McCallum Photograph by Quinn Bryant There are only so many sugar cookies and cupcakes one student can take from the dining hall before dealing with the age-old dilemma: how to kill that late-night, sweet craving with only a dorm room and a microfridge? For the average college student, a trek to Insomnia Cookies might not always be the best move, and TruFru can become a bit too costly. Sometimes, the best option is to kill your hunger

Proceed with caution! By Katie Sam At the time I pitched this article, I settled on the idea of comparing the various BU dining halls. I mean, what’s more relatable to the food section of a collegiate literary magazine than an article on such places? And while this initial thought remains true, I’ve actually found the process of comparing the dining halls to be very subjective—to the point where my singular opinion seems almost trivial. In fact, I fear the only good coming ou

How Trends and Lifestyle Affect the Foods We Consume By Ella Nenadic Photograph by Emma Almaraz A new year signifies a fresh start, new goals, and new habits, but how do those resolutions find their ways into our kitchens? Every year, Whole Foods releases what they predict will be the biggest food trends based on consumer wants and needs. This year we see a continuation of past trends, but with a nutritious twist. In 2025 we saw a variety of trends—some for pure enjoyment an

Enter a New World Across the River! By Anika Mahansaria Photograph by Julien Pedro When most people think of Cambridge, the first thing that comes to mind is Harvard and MIT. However, as a self proclaimed food lover, I love taking weekly trips across the river to find the best underrated spots. In my four semesters at BU, I’ve found my most favourite restaurants across the river. Spot 1: Flour Bakery and Cafe , Massachusetts Avenue There are many Flour’s in Boston itself, but

Easy Breakfast Spots in Beantown for College Students By Yoni Andorsky Photograph by Emma Almaraz Brunch is more than just a combination of breakfast and lunch; it’s not simply a meal eaten between the two, either. Brunch is a phenomenon that takes over weekend mornings. Its slow-paced, leisurely nature makes it a special experience, rather than just a meal. Time must be set aside because going out to brunch is, essentially, a luxury. But what about us college students who

By Carina McCallum In every city, there are a few culinary rites of passage you must go through before you can really claim to know the food scene. But in a city as vibrant and expensive as Boston, it can seem like there’s too much to try and too little money in your wallet. If you want to get the balance just right, check out this Boston food bucket list to see every must-try spot you need to go to before you graduate. Photo by Serena Sharma Seafood (obviously!) This one mig

By Katie Sam Graphic by Zoe Lyko I love trying new cuisines, waiting in line for the latest trending pastries, and discovering underground mom-and-pop storefronts. Nothing beats the sensation of biting into a foreign flavor and slowly falling in love with a new taste. Yet, amid all of this novelty, I find myself returning to familiar staple dishes. If you’ve ever dined at a Korean restaurant before, you may recognize the typical “ appetizer .” For me, however, this dish is

The Best Super Foods For College Students By Clara Kye Graphic by Charlie Tran Undergraduate life moves fast. If you think about it, college can be like a full-time job, with some students starting their days bright and early by going to class, work, pilates, and then ending their nights with a three-hour meeting for a group presentation. Students who quietly sleep in their lectures, are antsy for their research presentations, and move at 0.5x speed, are almost undoubtedly do

What Does It Mean and Why Is Everyone Talking About It? By Ella Nenadic Graphic by Layan Boulon Chances are, if you're interested in health you’ve probably heard someone mention GLP-1; recently, this hormone has been making headlines and creating a strong impact in the weight loss scene. But in order to understand why GLP-1 is earning so much publicity, we must first understand what it is and what role the hormone plays in our body. Glucagon-like peptide 1 is a hormone prese

Can one of Boston’s most expensive neighborhoods work on a college budget? By Anika Mahansaria Photo by Hannah Sender Seaport is famously known as one of Boston’s most bougie neighborhoods. Whether in terms of apartment rent or an average meal, nothing seems to be affordable in Seaport. But is this simply a myth? While most of the restaurants in the Seaport area are marked as $$$ or more, if you try a few cafes or select restaurants, you can make one of Boston’s most expensiv