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The Most Delicious Snacks You Need for Long Days, According to College StudentsFood & Recipes
From sweet and salty to fresh and crunchy.
Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University (Master's)
Sep 7, 2025
The Only Dorm Grocery List You’ll Ever Need Food & Recipes
Here’s everything you need to feed yourself, from breakfast to dinner.
Alanna Quirk-AboujaoudeSimmons University '26
Sep 4, 2025
This New Limited-Edition Reese’s Is My Current Go-To CandyFood & Recipes
The resealable pouch is a game-changer.
Ali Domrongchai
Sep 3, 2025
I’ll Be Stocking Up on the “Most Delicious” Cinnabon Flavor This FallFood & Recipes
It's perfect for pumpkin spice season.
Nina Derwin
Sep 2, 2025
This Nostalgic Sandwich Is My Newest Freezer StapleFood & Recipes
They're so easy to take on the go.
Londyn Crenshaw
Aug 30, 2025
I Tried Starbucks’ New Fall Drink That Rivals the PSLFood & Recipes
I wish it was bigger!
Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University's Medill School of Journalism '25
Aug 26, 2025
I Drive 45 Minutes to Find This Unique Lay's FlavorFood & Recipes
Am I the only one who likes this flavor?
April Benshosan
Aug 24, 2025
This "Legendary" Frozen Pizza Is My New Dorm Freezer StapleFood & Recipes
I didn't even have to trek to Brooklyn for it!
Alexandra Foster
Aug 24, 2025
This Limited Edition Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Is My New FavoriteFood & Recipes
Need to stock up on King-Size ASAP.
Ali Domrongchai
Aug 23, 2025
This Is My Petition to Add Dunkin’s New Fall Drink to the Permanent MenuFood & Recipes
It’s giving fall Saturday morning.
Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University's Medill School of Journalism '25
Aug 21, 2025
The Delicious Pancake Mix That I Can't Stop Eating for Breakfast Food & Recipes
I've had it three days in a row.
Maria Yagoda
Aug 18, 2025
I Always Keep My Mini Fridge Stocked With This Staple (It's Less Than $5!)Food & Recipes
It's almost better than homemade.
Bete SlocumMount Holyoke College
Aug 11, 2025
The 1-Ingredient Seltzer Upgrade I Drink All Summer (So Refreshing!)Food & Recipes
It's the perfect addition.
Ali Domrongchai
Aug 10, 2025
I Can’t Stop Eating This $4 Trader Joe’s Pantry Staple (It’s So Yummy)Food & Recipes
Peak summer — any time of year.
Caida StanelleUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill '27
Aug 7, 2025
This Wendy’s Mystery Dip Is the Star of the “Wednesday” MealFood & Recipes
I can’t say the same for the "Raven's Blood" Frosty.
Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University's Medill School of Journalism '25
Aug 5, 2025
This New Mac & Cheese Is the "Best Quick Lunch Ever" (It's SO Good!)Food & Recipes
It sold out almost immediately!
Leila Alem
Aug 2, 2025
I Wish These 2 Crumbl Cookie Flavors Were on the Menu EVERY Week Food & Recipes
They nailed this classic flavor.
Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University's Medill School of Journalism '25
Jul 30, 2025
This $4 Dessert Is the Best Thing in Freezer Aisle at Trader Joe’sFood & Recipes
Perfect for summer.
Leila Alem
Jul 26, 2025
Upgrade Mornings in Your Dorm with This Little Luxury That Students “Love, Love, Love!”Food & Recipes
It’s the perfect size and comes in so many colors.
Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University's Medill School of Journalism '25
Jul 24, 2025
The 3-Step Secret to Making Incredible Avocado Toast (Every Time!)Food & Recipes
Are you slicing or mashing your avocado? 👀
Jan Valdez
Feb 27, 2024
I Tried Starbucks’ New Secret Menu Drinks — Here Are the Two I'll Order AgainFood & Recipes
I wish I’d thought of this cold brew hack years ago.
Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University (Master's)
Jul 15, 2025
We Tried as Many Cracker Brands as We Could Find — And the Winner Tastes Buttery, Crunchy, and Is Absolutely “Delicious”Food & Recipes
It has such a “satisfying crunch.”
Ali Domrongchai
Jul 10, 2025
I Want Both Summer Styles of These “Beautiful” Limited-Edition Starbucks Cups Food & Recipes
One for you, and one for your bestie!
Nina Derwin
Jul 6, 2025
The “Delicious” New Ice Cream Sandwiches That I’ll Be Eating All Summer Food & Recipes
A celebration on a stick.
Ali Domrongchai
Jun 24, 2025
This Iconic Pizza Brand Launched a "Delicious" Pizza That I’m Stocking My FreezeFood & Recipes
This isn't your ordinary slice.
Leila Alem
Jul 5, 2025
Hershey’s Limited-Edition Bar Is the Perfect S’mores UpgradeFood & Recipes
It’s seriously delicious.
Nina Derwin
May 28, 2025
Dunkin’s New Sabrina Carpenter Drink Reminds Me of This Discontinued 2000s Treat (So Much Nostalgia!)Food & Recipes
Am I the only one who remembers these?

Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University (Master's)
Jun 26, 2025
Oreo’s Newest Limited-Edition Cookie Is a Collab with a Huge Celeb (This Is Major!)Food & Recipes
We’re ready to come and get it!
Nina Derwin
Jun 19, 2025
The New $6 Trader Joe’s Bakery Find That Has Everyone “So Excited”Food & Recipes
It tastes just like summer!
Nina Derwin
Jun 15, 2025
Keurig Just Debuted Its Smallest-Ever Coffee Maker, and It’s Seriously So Cute Food & Recipes
Perfect for a one-cup morning!
Nina Derwin
Jun 14, 2025
The Biggest Mistake I Made When Trying the Viral Starbucks Gummy Shark Drink Food & Recipes
Thankfully, it's totally fixable!
Kaitlyn LuckoffNorthwestern University (Master's)
Jun 13, 2025
This Popular Brand Just Launched My New Favorite Cheese PuffsFood & Recipes
Cheesy and crunchy.
Claire FanBrown University '25
Jun 8, 2025
Cheetos Just Launched a New Flavor That Flamin' Hot Fans Will *Love*Food & Recipes
It's a twist on a classic!
Nina Derwin
Jun 5, 2025
We Tried 9 Different Frozen French Fries — And the $4 Winner Was a Total UpsetFood & Recipes
It's time to level-up homemade burger night.
Ali Domrongchai
Jun 2, 2025
My Mom's Cheap Trick for Making Oatmeal Taste Unbelievably DeliciousFood & Recipes
No more lackluster mornings.
Sangita Vasikaran
Jun 1, 2025
People Are Just Discovering This Trick for Making Coffee SyrupFood & Recipes
It’s like having a coffee shop in your dorm!
Nina Derwin
May 30, 2025
The Only First Apartment Grocery List You NeedFood & Recipes
It may not be gourmet, but it’s tasty!
Celia Funderburk
May 28, 2025
This Limited-Edition Coffee Tastes Like My Favorite Summer DessertFood & Recipes
It’s the perfect pick-me-up!
Nina Derwin
May 26, 2025
I've Bought This "Legendary" Trader Joe’s Snack Every Week for 4 YearsFood & Recipes
It’s pretty much perfect.
Celia Funderburk
May 24, 2025
Nutella Is Releasing a New Flavor for the First Time in More Than 60 YearsFood & Recipes
Let the countdown begin.
Nina Derwin
May 22, 2025
This Hack for Anthropologie's Viral Glasses Makes Them 100x More UsefulFood & Recipes
It’s perfect for summer!
Quinn Fish
May 15, 2025
You Can Make These Scrambled Eggs in the Microwave (Seriously!) Food & Recipes
It’s so simple.
Patty Catalano
May 12, 2025
This $2 Trader Joe’s Grocery Makes the Most Delicious Dinner (I Eat It Every Week)Food & Recipes
It’s so comforting.
Caida StanelleUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill '27
May 5, 2025
Lay’s Just Launched 3 New Limited-Edition Potato Chip FlavorsFood & Recipes
Um: yum.
Ali Domrongchai
Apr 25, 2025
The $5 Grocery Staple That Makes Everything Taste 1000x BetterFood & Recipes
Add it to noodles, quesadillas, and rice bowls.
Claire FanBrown University '25
Apr 24, 2025
This $3 Bag Is “Everything I Want in a Snack and More”Food & Recipes
It tastes like this diner classic.
Max MillerOberlin College '25
Apr 9, 2025
The “So Good” $2 Potato Chips from Walmart That Everyone Is Talking AboutFood & Recipes
You need to try!
Ashia Aubourg
Apr 7, 2025
The “Delicious” Store-Bought Dumplings You Should Always Have in Your Freezer, According to 3 ChefsFood & Recipes
The “wrapper-to-filling ratio is spot-on.”
Ali Domrongchai
Apr 4, 2025
I Have Celiac Disease, and I'm Obsessed with These Gluten-Free Pizza BitesFood & Recipes
I actually teared up a little.
LJ SmelkerLIM College '25
Apr 2, 2025
Starbucks Just Dropped “Cheerful” New Cups That I’m Buying in Every Color for SpringFood & Recipes
They’re so colorful!
Nina Derwin
Apr 1, 2025
The $9 Fridge Staple I Buy 3 Times a Year and Use Almost Every Day (It Quadruples the Flavor of Everything!)Food & Recipes
It makes everything it touches absolutely delicious.
Claire FanBrown University '25
Mar 31, 2025
The Clever Cheez-It Hack I Wish I Discovered SoonerFood & Recipes
“I’m so here for this,” one person commented.
Ashia Aubourg
Mar 24, 2025
Lay’s Just Launched a Brand-New Potato Chip FlavorFood & Recipes
“Yum! Gotta try these,” one customer commented.
Ashia Aubourg
Mar 22, 2025
Oreo’s Newest Flavor Tastes Like My All-Time Favorite DessertFood & Recipes
It’s texture heaven.
Ali Domrongchai
Mar 15, 2025
Trader Joe’s Just Brought Back This Popular Mini Sheet Cake FlavorFood & Recipes
“This is the absolute best lemon cake,” one shopper wrote.
Ashia Aubourg
Mar 13, 2025
For the Best Rice Krispies Treats of Your Life, Swap Half Cereal with ThisFood & Recipes
You might even already have it.
Carolyn Moore
Feb 15, 2025
I Made the "Pretzel Bows" Everyone's Loving on TikTokFood & Recipes
So cute!
LJ SmelkerLIM College '25
Feb 13, 2025
I Tried the New Limited-Edition Reese’s Peanut Butter CupFood & Recipes
A pop of spring in every bite!
Alexandra Foster
Feb 11, 2025
We Asked 3 Chefs for the Best Tortilla Chips. They Said the Same Thing.Food & Recipes
“As close to homemade as one can buy.”
Ali Domrongchai
Feb 9, 2025
The Best Valentine's Day Candy for Each Zodiac SignFood & Recipes
Let your star sign guide your snacking!
Brittany Beringer-TobingUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas '25
Feb 4, 2025
M&Ms Just Launched a Limited-Edition Flavor Unlike Any I've Ever TriedFood & Recipes
It screams: BE MINE.
Ali Domrongchai
Jan 26, 2025
I Tried the New Trader Joe’s Potato Chips Everyone’s Calling “Amazing”Food & Recipes
The best $3 I’ve spent this year so far.
Ali Domrongchai
Jan 11, 2025
I Tried and Ranked Every Pop-Tarts Flavor — And the “Delicious” Winner Shocked MeFood & Recipes
Can you guess what it is?
Carolyn Moore
Jan 4, 2025
I Tried All 6 New Oreo Flavors Launching in January, and I Wish I Had Another Stash of This OneFood & Recipes
A classic combo.
Alexandra Foster
Dec 28, 2024
Why I Won't Be Making TikTok's Christmas Cookie Brownies Again Food & Recipes
They’re like three desserts in one.
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Dec 21, 2024
I Tried the Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls Hack, and It’s Perfect and EasyFood & Recipes
Learn how to make the Christmas tree cinnamon rolls that are all over TikTok and Instagram — plus, read my honest review.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Dec 20, 2024
This Is the Cutest Pillsbury Crescent Roll Trick I've Ever Seen Food & Recipes
Coquette-inspired pastries have entered the chat.
Ashia Aubourg
Dec 14, 2024
These Limited-Edition Pretzels Taste Like My Favorite Holiday DessertFood & Recipes
Edible holiday cheer!
Alexandra Foster
Dec 10, 2024
I Tried the Trader Joe’s Fondue Everyone’s Talking About — It’s So GoodFood & Recipes
It’s unbelievably good.
Ali Domrongchai
Dec 6, 2024
Skittles’ New Launch Is So Good, It’s Now My “All-Time Favorite” CandyFood & Recipes
It’s a crispy, crunchy dream.
Ali Domrongchai
Nov 29, 2024
I Tried the New Trader Joe’s Frozen Biscuits Everyone’s Talking AboutFood & Recipes
The herb combo really sold me.
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Nov 26, 2024
I Tried the $2 Trader Joe's Drink, and I Totally Get the HypeFood & Recipes
How festive!
Isabel PetrouUniversity of Vermont '26
Nov 23, 2024