Food

Satire: Trader, why are these bros here?

A writer satirically chronicles the jarring experience of running into frat bros at the Trader Joe's near the Tempe campus.

By Audrey Eagerton | November 30, 2023

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ASU's Garden Commons offers free food to students

Garden Commons, a green sanctuary located on ASU's Polytechnic campus, allows students to immerse themselves in the beauty of flowers and native plants while reaping the rewards of a weekly farm stand with food grown in the garden.

By Ellie Willard | November 9, 2023

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Voodoo Doughnut opens anticipated location in Tempe

The first Arizona location of Voodoo Doughnut had its grand opening on September 7. The new location is a block away from the Tempe campus.

By Lauren Boykins | September 7, 2023

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Student company partners with Pitchfork Pantry to address food insecurity

SMARTY OA+S is an overnight oats company founded with the hope of making it easier for college students to access affordable and healthy breakfast options. 

By Madison Vega | March 29, 2023

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Farms of the future: How ASU is growing food out of the ground

A new, more water-efficient way to farm may help solve the Southwest's water problem — but it comes at a cost.

By Keetra Bippus | March 28, 2023

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Kathleen Merrigan: The woman changing sustainable food systems

Kathleen Merrigan, professor and the executive director of the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, is a driving force in improving the sustainable food system curriculum at ASU.

By Brenna Gauchat | March 1, 2023

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Renewed residential program aims to give students easy access to composting

A new residential composting program run by Zero Waste, Changemaker, and RHA will eventually expand to all residential complexes and is part of the Zero Waste by 2025 goal.

By Sophia Ramirez | February 20, 2023

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Opinion: Why am I paying $2,840 on a meal plan at ASU for food I don't like?

Why are campus meal plans mandatory if they're expensive, inaccessible and average at best?

By Sam McGee | February 6, 2023

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Satire: A day in the life of an ASU Starship robot

A weathered ASU Starship robot recites the complexities of its day: grumbling students, a love triangle, and an almost-kidnapping.

By Savannah Dagupion | November 17, 2022

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City of Tempe now requiring special events permit for AZ Hugs For the Houseless

Without a special events permit, AZ Hugs for the Houseless is now struggling to find a location to continue serving food and providing resources.

By Andrea Ramirez | October 18, 2022

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ASU alumna created an app to connect students inspired by her love for food

Roza Ferdowsmakan, an ASU alumna, is sharing her love of food through her app Bites which allows students to offer cooking services.  

By Audrey Eagerton | October 13, 2022

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A Sun Devil-inspired food truck is heading towards ASU

Sun Devil-inspired food truck, Smashin' Devil, is set to open by ASU alumni and operate on ASU campuses. 

By Kylie Saba | September 27, 2022

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Devil's Depot se asocia con DoorDash y Starship para entregar comida gratis a los estudiantes de ASU

La despensa de alimentos del campus, Devil's Depot, recientemente lanzó dos programas piloto con DoorDash y Starship Technologies para abordar la inseguridad alimentaria y aumentar el acceso a los alimentos para los estudiantes de ASU.

By Mindy Lok | April 4, 2022

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Devil's Depot partners with DoorDash and Starship to deliver free food to ASU students

The on-campus food pantry Devil's Depot recently launched two pilot programs with DoorDash and Starship Technologies to tackle food insecurity and increase food accessibility for ASU students.

By Mindy Lok | March 28, 2022

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Devil's Depot continues the mission of former Pitchfork Pantry with plans to improve

Devil's Depot, formerly known as Pitchfork Pantry, initiates plans to expand services despite negative response.

By Luke Chatham | March 25, 2022

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Bringing in the harvest

The ASU campus harvest tradition that united the University faces changes brought about by expansion, the water crisis and the pandemic.

By Savannah Dagupion | March 22, 2022

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Junk Drawer: You are what you eat

Only 22% of ASU students reported eating a variety of nutritious foods in 2019 according to an ASU survey. Cameron and Nick break down how to eat healthy at ASU.

By Cameron Rubner and Nick Minker | March 13, 2022

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ASU promotes climate-friendly meals in on-campus pilot program

World Resources Institute selected ASU for a program that identifies over 350 dishes with a lower carbon footprint. 

By Andrea Ramirez | January 19, 2022

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Freshman brings creative treats to ASU with Mack's Berry Shack

Mack's Berry Shack is operated by a freshman architecture major out of the communal kitchen in the Adelphi Commons dorms on ASU's Tempe campus.

By Aden Schulze-Miller | November 22, 2021

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Sátira: Guerra de comidas

Una pieza satírica donde relato mi viaje ficticio a cuatro restaurantes frecuentados por estudiantes de ASU, describiendo el caos que siguió y pintando una imagen exagerada de la reputación de cada restaurante.

By Camila Pedrosa | November 9, 2021

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