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Bon Appétit!

Friday, January 30, 2026
Kiah
When you come to the University of Iowa, you have a lot of choices to make about your diet: what, when, where, and how. There are three dining halls: Catlett, Burge, and Hillcrest, as well as cafes on campus where you can use dining dollars (that come automatically with a meal plan), like Yella’s and the Food for Thought café at the library. The Food Pantry in the IMU is another resource for students and ...
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Which Iowa Dining Hall Are You, Based on Your Aesthetic?

Friday, January 30, 2026
Shuchita Poddar
A highly scientific analysis based on vibes, not nutrition facts. At the University of Iowa, dining halls are more than places to grab food. They’re personality hotspots. Each one has its own energy, crowd, and main character potential. Whether you’re choosing based on mood, schedule, or pure instinct, here’s which Iowa dining hall matches your aesthetic. Catlett Market Place Aesthetic: clean, minimalist, coquette, preppy Location: Catlett Residence Hall, east side of campus Catlett Market Place ...
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A “Normal” College Day As a Hawkeye

Thursday, January 29, 2026
rkelly13
Hello Everyone,  I hope your day is going well. But today I am going to give you a little look into a busy day in college. Everyone’s schedule is different, but here is what a normal Thursday for me here at uiowa looks like for me.  6:30-7:50: I get up early on school days not only to prepare for classes, but my skin and makeup routine takes time, so I like to be up early ...

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