By Danni Ybarra |Staff Writer| Hamburgers and S’mores are staples of any summer cookout; now, you can turn those staples into a dessert that is sure to be the highlight of your next summer gathering. S’MORE CUPCAKES Servings: 24 cupcakes 1 box of chocolate cake mix 1 can of buttercream frosting 1 jar of marshmallow cream 3 Hershey’s milk chocolate bars Graham crackers Cupcake baking cups Muffin tin Instructions: Bake cupcakes according to directions on chocolate cake mix box. While the cupcakes are baking, empty the buttercream frosting into a mixing bowl and fold marshmallow cream into frosting a little at a time. Once the cupcakes are done baking, allow … [Read more...] about Let them eat (cup) cake
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Try something new: Seven things you must before you graduate
By Marlyn Rodriguez |Staff Writer| While at CSUSB there are seven things I dare you try. Being involved and finding some escape from our chaotic and busy schedules is crucial. The good thing is that we are a part of a very active campus looking for proactive people to take part in activities. “Keep yourself busy and have fun while you’re here,” said student Kendall Smith. “Give everything your all.” There is always something happening on campus at different times and days of the week to accommodate students’ schedules. Here are a few things I recommend you try doing while on campus. 1) Recreational Center If you need to relieve some stress and want to stay fit, visiting our … [Read more...] about Try something new: Seven things you must before you graduate
Bacon, bacon and more bacon!
By Danielle Workman |Staff Writer| Bacon has always been the underdog in the food world. Not any more. The newest craze is bacon. Cupcakes, ice cream, soda, chocolate and much more are all being made with bacon. People usually use it as a topping on a burger, or as a side with eggs, but bacon is rising to the top of not only popularity, but as a healthy food. Dr. John Salerno, a celebrity dietitian and prodigy of the Atkins Diet, explains in the article, “Bacon-The Next Health Craze,” how bacon can be one of the healthiest foods to eat. “Nitrate-free bacon is an excellent source of high protein, low-carbohydrate energy that helps to reset the metabolism and it’s filled with amino … [Read more...] about Bacon, bacon and more bacon!