Diamond Marie PedrozaWeb Content Contributor Did you know that a staggering amount of food produced globally is thrown away instead of given away? In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that the U.S. wastes around 40 percent of its food supply yearly. In the 2014 documentary, “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story,” a couple spends six months determined to not waste any food. They only eat discarded food […]
By Katie KrupinskiCommunity Relations Stellar Coffee Co. is an ethically sourced coffee shop located in downtown San Marcos. The demographic of people that visit this coffee shop is based on college students. Due to its welcoming and cozy atmosphere, this is an infamous spot for students to study and hang out at leisure. This craft coffee shop never gets comfortable staying in the same spot and always strives to reinvent […]
By Paige Greene Web Content Assistant Manager It has been no secret that COVID-19 has been tough on students, families and schools, but many of us may fail to recognize the strain this pandemic has on local businesses. With the lack of labor and supply, many residents of San Marcos have relied on large chains this past year. This leaves many smaller businesses in the dust. If you live in […]
By Tiger ShiWeb Content Contributor Yesterday was the Spring Lantern Festival, marking the end of Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations. The holiday (Lunar New Year) itself lasts two weeks. The lantern festival is a fitting way to conclude the holiday. Usually on this day people make lanterns, light them and watch them fly up into the sky. Based on my personal knowledge, this tradition was started during the Three Kingdoms […]
By Gena SysavathWeb Content Contributor I have a problem. For some reason, when I get an idea, I always decide to do it. It’s a real inconvenience for both me and my friends. Mostly to my friends. Let me give you a rundown on how the Turducken came to be. Basically, I watch a lot of food channels on YouTube and ended up watching a professional competitive eater eat a […]
By Tiger ShiWeb Content Contributor Every holiday meal is obligated to include a dessert. For this season, I would like to introduce this dessert I have been trying to make for a year now: the Molten Lava Cake. This past Thanksgiving, I made it a reality. I first saw how the lava cake was made from this YouTube channel called Joss and Janik. They made it so precise that it […]
By Ally BolenderAssistant Web Content Manager Many San Marcos businesses closed for the safety of its residents when the Coronavirus pandemic became apparent in the city; however, some outdoor recreations, businesses and events recently came back under CDC guidelines in an outdoor environment only. If you have been driving around town recently, you’ve probably noticed a few new places popped up as well. Here are five outdoor places to (safely) […]
By Jernice KelleyWeb Content Contributor Developing and maintaining a healthy diet can be difficult when certain products are expensive. As a college student on a tight budget, it is easy to stick to a bad diet when choosing between health and what’s affordable; or so we think. In all honesty, there are so many different ways to have fulfilling meals, even on a budget. What’s even better is having left-over […]
By Andrea MauWeb Content Contributor Photo of the Santi’s Taco from Santi’s. Image by Andrea Mau. Santi’s Tacos is an authentic Mexican drive-thru in San Marcos. The fast-food establishment offers many Mexican dishes wrapped in homemade tortillas available for pick up or delivery. Some of their most popular dishes are the Street Tacos and Santi’s Nachos. I ordered the Santi’s Taco, consisting of a large flour tortilla with melted cheese, […]
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