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Mikaela’s Meals

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Photos by Mikaela BissonEveryone loves a good brunch. I’m all for avocado toast and eggs Benedict, but next thing you know you’ve dropped $60 and all you have to show for it is a food baby. This week, we’re tackling the classic Marmalade Cafe breakfast. A meal so rewarding but so not in the budget. My roommate and I woke up Sunday morning (OK, technically … [Read more...] about Mikaela’s Meals

Mikaela’s Meals

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Photos by Mikaela Bisson I have always been a foodie, much to my bank account's dismay. When you have world-renowned restaurants in your backyard who wouldn’t be tempted to break their student budget? A Nobu roll here, a Tra de Noi dinner there. That is where this column comes in, to help students learn what it took others years to figure out — that you can eat well … [Read more...] about Mikaela’s Meals

A New Way to Roll: Sushi on a Budget

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Photos by Rhema Gabriella If you're anything like the rest of the Pepperdine student body, you may find yourself craving sushi on the regular. Yet with limited choices, given the fact Sushi Friday in the Caf happens only once a month, it is not hard to wonder why students are constantly looking for new places to find this beloved cuisine. Being in Malibu, students aren't … [Read more...] about A New Way to Roll: Sushi on a Budget

Rethink Your Starbucks Order

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Photo by Kelleen MullThe new year means new budgets, and $5 coffees are burning holes in the wallets of students who seek to caffeinate economically. But sometimes you need a daily grind to get through the daily grind. Luckily, there are a few quick and easy tips to shave cost off every Starbucks run! 1. Order ice on the side: Chilled drinks come filled to the brim with … [Read more...] about Rethink Your Starbucks Order

Students Examine Urban Outfitters’ Suspect Reputation

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Photo by Matt Benton Urban Outfitters has a variety of meanings to different people. For some, it is a clothing store that provides a certain carefree, hipster identity. Others view it as a place to purchase specific items, but only if they are on sale. And on another side of the spectrum, there are people who view Urban Outfitters as a scam: a store that sells cheaply made … [Read more...] about Students Examine Urban Outfitters’ Suspect Reputation