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This easy recipe for soy sauce noodles tests the capabilities of instant food. Invented in the 1950s, instant ramen has grown to be a staple late-night student meal.

Feast or Flop: Soy sauce ramen

Emma Lucas, Staff Writer
April 1, 2021
Procrastination comes in many forms, and every student has their favorite method. Although procrastinating is often seen as a bad habit, prolonging work and having moments of low motivation are inevitable, and these are the best ways to take a much-needed break from work.

Top 5 ways to procrastinate

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
April 1, 2021
COVID-19 restrictions have thwarted the spring break plans of many. Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares the best ways to relax, refresh and make use of the week off.

Top 5 spring break activities

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
March 26, 2021
Now that students are only permitted off-campus lunch a limited number of days each week, it can be difficult to decide where to eat. Experimenting with new restaurants and eating from old favorites can not only help support local businesses but will make off-campus lunch all the more enjoyable.

Top 5 places to go for off-campus lunch

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
March 19, 2021
Oats, a popular and nutritious food, have been eaten for hundreds of years. Will this slightly unhealthier take out-perform the traditional breakfast meal?

Feast or Flop: Baked oats

Emma Lucas, Staff Writer
March 19, 2021
Tomato and feta pasta: the recipe that took the internet by storm. Made popular in Finland, this dish gained traction due to its simple instructions yet complex taste.

Feast or flop: Tomato and feta pasta

Emma Lucas, Staff Writer
March 5, 2021
White chocolate matcha brownies: a unique twist on a classic recipe. The first brownie was created during the 19th century, while the discovery of matcha dates all the way back to the 8th century.

Feast or Flop: white chocolate matcha brownies

Emma Lucas, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021
A distance learning workspace is set up with a laptop showcasing a to-do list and a work timer. While in the midst of distance learning, it is imperative to take steps to increase focus and productivity levels to maximize the learning experience.

Top 5 ways to increase focus during distance learning

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
February 5, 2021
With the US presidential election just around the corner, Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares her top 5 podcasts that discuss, analyze and predict the election.

Top 5 election podcasts

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
October 29, 2020
Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares a number of different suggestions for how to spend the summer in London while in lockdown.

What to do during isolation

Grace Hamilton, Culture Editor: Online
May 29, 2020
Deputy Editor-in-Chief: Print Lea George tackles the debate in the U.S. about whether rules set to control the Coronavirus violate citizens' constitutional rights.

L(e)aying Down the Law: The pandemic must not be politicized

Lea George, Deputy Editor in Chief: Print
May 4, 2020
Culture Editor: Online Grace Hamilton shares a number of different suggestions for how to spend the summer in London while in lockdown.

What to do during lockdown

Raunak Lally, Culture Editor: Online
April 20, 2020
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