Panera’s flat flatbread pizza
Panera officially started serving flatbread pizza on Oct. 28, so being the avid food lovers (and critics) we are, we had to try them. The flatbread pizzas come in three flavors: Margherita, Chipotle Chicken and Bacon and cheese. The Margherita consists of fresh mozzarella, fontina mozzarella cheese blend, basil, red grape tomatoes and tomato sauce, […]
Burrito? More like burrit-no
Anna’s Taqueria is a local chain of “Mexican-fusion restaurants,” founded in 1995, with headquarters in Brookline, MA, according to its website. It has eight locations throughout the Greater Boston Area. It was “first conceived with the mission of bringing the home-style flavor of Mexican street food to the people of Boston,” according to its website. […]
Wendy’s Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger
This summer has been very active in terms of various restaurant chains coming out with new menu items. Even though the summer is over, Wendy’s is still treating us with new, innovative and exciting items on their menu. The items that caught our eye (causing us to leave our comfy home) are the Pretzel Bacon […]
There’s somethin’ new brewin’ at Dunkin’
Earlier in the summer Dunkin’ announced that they were partnering with Post cereal to come out with cereal that will be made with Dunkin’ coffee. They came out with two flavors: Caramel Macchiato and Mocha Latte, which became available in stores in August. As The Hoot’s resident food critics (and coffee lovers), we had to […]
Apple picking during COVID-19
You know that writing opinion pieces has become a lifestyle when the first thing that comes to mind when you do something new is, “We should write an op about it!” So please enjoy our experience at Honey Pot Hill, and we hope that this will inspire you to go apple picking this very weird […]
The Grande disappointment
I’m going to be honest, when I heard about a Grande Homewrecker burrito from Moe’s that was only slightly more expensive than their regular alternative, I knew I had to try it before the promotion ended. Especially when I saw those persuasive advertisements: a gargantuan juicy monster of a burrito next to a wimpy pathetic […]
McDonald’s revisited; The Travvy Patty
My peaceful Wednesday afternoon was interrupted by my girlfriend, Sasha, coming in and telling me that we were going to McDonald’s and trying their new spicy chicken nuggets. I cannot say that I was against the idea, but let’s just say that the spicy chicken nuggets were not the McDonald’s novelty that I was interested […]
A pointless endeavor: ‘Phineas and Ferb: Candace Against the Universe’
Before we start the review, we would like to warn you that this review contains a good amount of spoilers. You have been warned. Phineas and Ferb, a cartoon recognized by many, is often characterized by its lovable cast. From the kind-hearted Phineas (Vincent Martella) and stoic Ferb (David Errigo Jr.) to the clumsy antagonist […]
Student helps fundraise money for Minnesotan community
Following the murder of George Floyd, a lot of stores were looted or forced to close during the protests. This resulted in food insecurity in communities in Minnesota that already face various socioeconomic challenges: People in those areas were unable to access food that they needed as stores were closed. Following the murder of George […]
The ultimate mask guide
The masks discussed in this article are listed in order from most effective to least effective: choose your weapon of choice wisely. Sasha Skarboviychuk N95 Ah, the king of all masks. How did you get your hands on one? You surely have connections to the mask mafia. If you are one of those people who […]
Spiders and insects and snakes, oh my!
Although my teenage years consisted of locking my gaze locked on a computer screen, I can assure you that at some point in time, I actually enjoyed the great outdoors. While playing outside, I would come across a variety of creatures, some of which were particularly more irritating than others, namely various insects, spiders and […]
The drawbacks of dining
Last summer, I found myself binge-watching Gordon Ramsay’s “Hell’s Kitchen” or “Kitchen Nightmares” all the time. It could be because I really enjoy cooking, or maybe it was the catharsis of him yelling at inadequate people, who knows. Although it’s hilarious to watch his outbursts, there is an important reason for them: food poisoning. This […]
Bleeding: severity, treatment and when to call for help
In everyday life, the type of bleeding we encounter is simply blood oozing out of a paper cut or a small bruise. Contrary to how the excruciating pain of a papercut would make it seem, the extent of blood loss is often minor and will go away with a little time and without any intervention. […]
A new beginning for Chum’s
Cholmondeley’s, more commonly known as Chum’s, is a student-run coffeehouse located in Usen Castle and founded in 1955. Students working at Chum’s make all the decisions, from what gets served to the decor of the space. Chum’s serves dollar coffee, tea and hot chocolate, as well as other drinks and snacks. According to its website, […]
Crowning a new king
Without a doubt, 2020 has started with a bang. At the time this article was written, there have been over 6,000 confirmed cases of and 133 deaths due to coronavirus worldwide, with the vast majority of cases being in China, according to the New York Times. Unsurprisingly, coronavirus has hit the headlines, and speculations of […]
Falling like flies
Did you know that falls are responsible for over half of accidental deaths in adults over the age of 65? Although for teenagers and young adults a simple fall will likely only lead to minor cuts and scrapes, for an elderly person it can easily lead to a hip fracture, which is fatal for nearly […]
Pushing the limits of alcohol
On almost every college campus in America, whether you look up, down, left or right, parties seem like ubiquitous constants. At many of these parties, alcohol is present, and unfortunately, there are many students who do not think twice about the amount of alcohol they consume and the impact it has on their bodies. Maybe […]
Say goodbye to UTIs
Did you know that over 50 percent of women will contract a urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point during their lifetime? In fact, it is the cause of over 8.1 million visits to healthcare providers every year. A UTI is an umbrella term for any infections inside of your urinary system, commonly affecting organs […]
In search of a sustainable future
In today’s world, talk about climate change is everywhere. It is an issue that is increasing in its global importance, and is slowly becoming the center of world politics. Although the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) are known by everyone, how many people can tell you what what sustainability is? How many truly understand […]
Beware of the strep
As infants and children develop, their immune systems are not fully mature and often are not strong enough to fight off many infections. As a result, these children are often vulnerable to many painful and debilitating viral and bacterial infections. One of these infections is known as strep throat, a bacterial infection of the throat […]
