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Which fast-food favorites make up America’s perfect plate?

Which fast-food favorites make up America’s perfect plate?

A new survey has revealed America’s ideal fast food plate: a Burger King burger or Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, paired with McDonald’s french fries and nuggets, washed down with a soda or Dairy Queen milkshake. A poll of 2,000 U.S. adults took an a la

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

Like many young, urban professionals, we run on coffee. We especially enjoy frequenting independently owned cafes that pride themselves on ethically sourced beverages, strong local ties and a hip aesthetic. They’re the kinds of places that sneer at the homogenization and predictability of Tim Hortons, Second Cup, Dunkin and

Hot Takes by Culture Flakes

Hot Takes by Culture Flakes

Local Pick-Me-Ups Meghan AmRhein International Coffee Traders There’s truly nothing better in life than sipping a good cup of coffee surrounded by struggling college students, and International Coffee Traders (ICT) provides just that. With a cozy atmosphere and a ton of tables, ICT is an ideal place

Head to Head: Pumpkin Spice Not-tes

September is officially here, so that means pumpkin spice lattes are back earlier than ever. The summer heat may not have retreated to crisp fall days yet, but that has not stopped Starbucks from rolling out their seasonal fall drink. Unfortunately, I have already seen posts on Snapchat and Instagram.

Starbucks Orders a Venti

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Remember when people avoided being sell-outs? We don’t. A recent advertising trend has taken hold, and it may be here to stay.