Local Places to Get Your Pumpkin Spice Drink Fix

By Madison Gillespie     In the middle of fall, no drink satisfies many of us quite like a pumpkin spice latte. Just one sip of the iconic beverage is enough to transport people into the autumn spirit, and excitement for the drink builds throughout the season. While the PSL is most widely associated with … More Local Places to Get Your Pumpkin Spice Drink Fix

Refreshing Beverages for the Start of Fall

By Madison Gillespie   The first day of autumn was not even ten days ago, but weather-wise, Chambana has not quite received the memo. With days in the mid-to-upper nineties throughout September following a swelteringly hot Syllabus Week, campus has yet to fully experience the chilly bite of fall weather. Fortunately, there are some new … More Refreshing Beverages for the Start of Fall

Starbucks vs. Espresso vs. Caffé Bene: Fall/Winter Drinks

By Kelli Walker       Caffé Bene offers two drinks for the seasons: Vanilla Chai and the ordinary Pumpkin Spice Latte. The latter gives you the traditional fall feeling of warmth, while the former offers more of a winter feeling: a vanilla version of hot cocoa followed by whipped cream. Both drinks are worth a try, but the Vanilla Chai is … More Starbucks vs. Espresso vs. Caffé Bene: Fall/Winter Drinks

A page out of Amirah’s photo diary: U of I excursion

Photos by Amirah Zaveri The constant consumption of java and the various iced teas at Espresso. The exuberant amounts of late night drunken foods on campus. Do you want fries in your sandwich, a giant burrito covered in queso or a large pepperoni pizza for one?   19+Bars. $2 Wells? Bar life is U of … More A page out of Amirah’s photo diary: U of I excursion