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Spaghetti Isn’t Always the Answer

Food&Drink writer Joseph Helsby gives a student guide to pasta shapes

A Student-Made Christmas

Food&Drink editor Emily Roberts guides you through a budget-friendly Christmas dinner made of dreams

The Buzz On Energy Drinks: A Comprehensive Guide

Gaming Editor Louis Wright writes a comprehensive guide on energy drinks, and warns of the negative effects of overconsumption

My Meal Prep Routine at University

Food&Drink Writer Yankie Chow shares the shopping and cooking routine she uses to fuel herself during the busy winter months at University

Is There Any Loyalty in Loyalty Cards?

Chloe Melvin, food and drink writer gives us her opinion on the value of loyalty cards, ultimately arguing against them morally.

A Guide to Slop

Louis Wright, Gaming Editor, shares his experience serving up the ultimate student dinner speciality: slop.

Food For Thought: A Vegan Diet: Healthy or Hellish?

Food&Drink Writer Victoria Caplin weighs up the pros and cons of the Vegan diet.

Guilt tripped by Gluten: How I Accidentally Ate Guilt-y Pleasure Instead of Gluten-Free

Life&Style Editor Jennifer Lewis shares her experience shopping gluten free in Selly Oak as a newly diagnosed coeliac, and the strategies she uses to make life a little easier following this new diet.

Let’s Feed Brum – the local charity supporting the homeless in Birmingham

Rachel Judtt and Sophie Skrimshire volunteer with Let’s Feed Brum, sharing their experiences of speaking with both the volunteers and those using the service.

What it’s like eating food on a year abroad in the US

Sports Editor Oscar Frost discusses the benefits and drawbacks of meal plan food at the University of Connecticut

My experience with Hello Fresh Meal Kits

Food & Drink editor Ashley Kabue reviews the Hello Fresh meal-kit service, and praises its hassle-free and quick cooking experience - for a steep price.

Meal Kits: Costly, or Cost Effective?

Food&Drink Writer Polly Watton evaluates meal-kit services such as HelloFresh, Gousto and AllPlants, asking whether their heavy price tag is worth the environmental and health benefits for the typical university student.