College life is not conducive for Hungry-Hungry Hippos. After feeding myself for two semesters, I have gained an incredible amount of respect for parents, the pantry protectors, who devote their lives to keeping the shelves stocked for ravenous dependents. Eating on a budget is not easy, so I have compiled a few helpful tips to keep your belly and wallet [...]

Homegrown Alabama will kick off its season with a demonstration of how to clean in an eco-friendly way and a “stuff swap.” The student-led group that hosts a weekly local farmers market is hosting the event in conjunction with the University’s Sustainability Day Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. at Canterbury Episcopal Church. The market will have demonstrations to teach [...]

With the the number of people with gluten allergies and celiac disease increasing, restaurants have started to take notice. Now, as more students go gluten-free, dining halls are trying to catch up as well. “Bama Dining has offered gluten-free options for a while, but over the past two to three years, we increased our options due to the rising number [...]

I’m stressed out, exhausted, hungry and broke. As a college student, this is my natural state of being, and I am now accustomed to the bland taste of ramen noodles. This past weekend, however, I ventured out of the ramen rut and used this collegiate staple food in several creative ways. All of these recipes can be prepared with a [...]

As diversity on campus grows, so do organizations designed to inspire and expose students to different global backgrounds. The South Asian Society is one of them. Okha Patel, a senior majoring in international studies, founded TSAS organization last spring. The group is open to students as well as Tuscaloosa residents, meets weekly and strives to celebrate the cultural, religious and [...]