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Category Archives: Campus food
BBQ tips and tricks — How to plan a cookout
No matter how old you are, summertime makes you feel like a kid again while you’re free for three months to relax and enjoy the great weather. Sure, you may still have summer school classes or a job, but June, … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, CB Blog, College life, College parties, College success tips, Student health
Tagged bbq tips, cooking tips, cookout, summer break, summer fun
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The Kentucky Derby 2013: From past traditions at Churchill Downs to Orb… and a little fashion in between
Oversized hats and mint juleps can only mean one thing: The Kentucky Derby 2013! Held at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, on the first Saturday in May every year, the Derby is THE place to be and be seen! And … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, CB Blog, College parties
Tagged kentucky derby, sports, student health, the kentucky derby
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Top 10 staycation ideas for college students in need of R&R
You’ve been studying hard all year and now you deserve some time to kick back and play! Oh right, there’s just one problem. A vacation costs money and that, my friend, as we all know, is in short supply. What’s … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, CB Blog, Discounts and savings, Dorm life, Money management
Tagged staycation, summer vacation, TheBrainiac, vacation ideas
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Improve dorm life with these great tips for being a dorm room iron chef
It can be challenging to get a decent meal when you’re living in a dorm. With a few staple gadgets and ingredients anyone can be an iron chef and improve dorm life. Follow these great tips to get you started! … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, CB Blog, Dorm life, Student health
Tagged cooking tips, healthy eating, student health, TheBrainiac
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The big game, tailgate parties and drinking responsibly
Whether you’re watching the Super Bowl, school home games, or just partying in your dorm rooms, food and beverages are a part of the fun. Your Super Bowl party, tailgate party or friendly get-together in your college dorms can feature … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, College parties, Dorm life, Greek life, Student health
Tagged campus safety, college party, student health
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The skinny on drinking coffee: The good, the bad and the bottom line
If you’re one of the myriads of college students who need their morning caffeine fix before you can have a coherent conversation, you’re part of a national trend of rising coffee drinkers. While experts have gone back and forth over … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, CB Blog, College success tips, Dorm life, Student health, Study advice
Tagged addiction, caffeine addiction, coffee, student health
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College dorm life: Cooking ideas for small kitchens and first apartments
Whether you religiously DVR the Cooking Channel or you’re simply sick and tired of so-so pizza from a box, you can turn the tiniest space into a meal-producing wonder room. Dorm life doesn’t have to mean bad takeout. Read on … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, College life, Dorm life, Student health
Tagged apartment living, cooking tips, dorm life, eating healthy, kitchen tips
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Surviving on campus foods: College food can also be cheap healthy food
Whether you have a meal plan or are on your own for college food, you can make healthy choices for snacks or meals that don’t cost a lot of money. Campus foods can often be greasy pizza and fatty burgers … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, College life, Money management, Student health
Tagged budgeting, healthy eating, student health, TheBrainiac
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College student life: The dreaded campus dining hall
Ahhh…the (dreaded) dining hall, a bane of college student life. In the past, this term conjured up images of stale pizza, mystery meat stews and salad bars that screamed salmonella. Today, campus dining halls offer everything from sushi to vegan … Continue reading
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Tagged campus dining, healthy eating, student health
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The end of summer vacation: How to begin preparing for the fall semester
We’re nearing the end of summer and you know what that means — the beginning of a new school year! While you may not be as excited as some of us (OK, maybe it’s just me), you will have to do … Continue reading
Posted in Campus food, College life
Tagged back to school, college life, fall semester, new school year
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