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A. A. (Avocaholics Anonymous)

April 21, 2015

Admit it. You have a problem. I was in denial too, for quite some time. It wasn’t until my best friend, who’s black, turned to me one night and joked, “What is with all you white people and avocados...

Chow down this Super Bowl season

January 27, 2015

Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner. As the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots show down on the field, only one can become the XLIX champion. What will you be doing before the big game?...

Recipe: These coconut ice pops are paradise

July 22, 2014

Sweat drips from your temple the moment your foot hits the Florida pavement. As your mouth starts to dry up, becoming the next Sierra Desert, thoughts start to run rampant through a list of common aliments...

Have a clear mind and get fit… with a proper diet

July 22, 2014

It’s two-thirds of the way through summer and my junkie habits are at an all-time high. Chips, soda, juice, pizza, burgers, chips, cake, ribs, hotdogs, chicken — you name it I’ve had it. And if you’re...

Eating straight off the vine

February 26, 2014

While the majority of the United States has suffered through a frostbitten winter, Southwest Florida has been experiencing clear skies with temperatures rising to the 80s. This perfect weather is primetime...

Budget gourmet: Easy-to-make kale chips are a healthy alternative

January 29, 2014

Kale is a super vegetable rich in vitamin K, vitamin C and vitamin A. If you’re a fan of spinach, this veggie is the next best thing. Baked kale chips are uncommonly found at conventional grocery stores. At...

Cheap eats off campus

January 15, 2014

Local restaurants lend variety to dining options FGCU’s dining options are wildly convenient, but after a couple weeks of exhausting their menus options, they become dull and tiring. Big names like...

New coffee shop wows with flavors

January 8, 2014

With the start of spring semester, there couldn’t be a better time for a coffee shop to open up near campus. On Dec. 20, Maui Wowi, a Hawaiian coffee and smoothie franchise, opened in the Miromar Outlets,...

Burger21 not award-winning, but solid dining option

January 8, 2014

Burger21 is something of a new wave fast-casual place that prides itself on its expansive selection of burgers. Of course, in a classic Andrew move, I’ll be eschewing that and taking a look at its buffalo...

Season your sweet tooth with holiday candy

December 6, 2013

Tis’ the season for decking your dorm, reciting Christmas movies and sipping on eggnog. Despite your urge to reach for a traditional candy cane found lying around from last holiday, indulge in this season’s...

The campus food struggle

November 13, 2013

School provides healthier options than students realize Nowadays, students are spending more time on campus than they are in their dorms. Backto- back classes, followed by long nights spent studying in...

Brain food: Study where you snack

September 18, 2013

When the bleak silence of the library and barren colored walls of your dorm room become too overwhelming to concentrate, you know its time to mix up your study scene. Many local eateries located around...

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