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Emma Hart | Graphic Artist

Scrumptious, time-saving lunch ideas that you can prepare quickly

Ananya Swaroop February 25, 2025
Skipping lunch may not sound like a big deal, but if you continue it as a routine, it can lead to decreased energy levels, poor concentration and overall health issues. If you’re someone who is dealing with this issue and is looking for a change, here’s a list of budget-friendly meal options that I usually make. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

A trip to the tropics: BU Hawaiian Night

Nicole Lee November 13, 2023
On Nov. 7, BU Hawaiian Cultural Association took us all on a trip to the tropics of Hawaii. After scanning my ID and stepping through the gates of Warren Dining hall, I was given a lei with flowers of vibrant blue, and ready for my challenge at hand. The menu for the night was vast, and it was my conquest to try it all.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

Eating out on a college budget

Grace Knoop March 3, 2022
Here are a few small tips to eat out on a college budget.
price surges at George Sherman Union

Food prices fluctuate at GSU as pandemic creates supply chain challenge

Walker Armstrong February 1, 2022
Panda Express and Greens and Grains saw a price increase in menu items, while prices went down at CRBC.
“Homemade,” a seven-episode documentary series that features recipes from across the world. Boston University alumna Ivana Strajin created the series, which will be released Feb. 15. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU alumna’s documentary web series highlights multicultural dishes, stories

Emma Vacirca January 28, 2021
Every college student craves a homemade meal from time to time, and BU College of Communication alumna Ivana Strajin was no exception. Strajin created the multicultural food documentary web series “HOMEMADE," which highlights international recipes and the stories behind them, after being inspired for her love of multi-generational dishes.
The @bubadeats Instagram page. The account allows Boston University students to send in photos of dining hall meals that did not meet their expectations. ILLUSTRATION BY THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students create Instagram page dedicated to reforming dining hall food

Lily Kepner December 23, 2020
A BU freshman created @bubadeats on Instagram to express frustrations with the quality, quantity and taste of BU’s dining hall food.
Jun Li/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: BU can do more to better its dining experience

Editors November 6, 2020
Students need better options for dining. With some creativity — and more salt and pepper — the University can adjust the dining hall and other campus eateries to better accommodate for an unavoidably lackluster school year.

My three-course quarantine feast

Alia Al-Chalabi April 14, 2020
Being inside has really enabled me to never put on pants, makeup and to neglect properly plating any of my food. But, I decided to make a three course meal for my boyfriend’s family, who I am in quarantine with.
East to West (COVID-19 Update #5): April 10, 2020

East to West (COVID-19 Update #5): April 10, 2020

Justin Tang April 10, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. Join us for East to West’s continuing special coronavirus coverage. This week, we discuss BU’s refund policy regarding on-campus living, the university’s...

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