Daniela Aguilar

Waaaay back in September, I wrote a Top 5 about the best Commons Munchie Mart items. But, I was just a naïve little first-semester freshman and hadn’t ventured out into the other Munchie Marts. Now, I have a completely new list of personal Munchie Mart favs! Hope you enjoy!

1. Highland Boba

Whenever I want a sweet drink to accompany my meal, I get on the VandyVan and go to Highland for some boba (the brown sugar milk tea is my personal favorite)! I especially love how the boba pairs with the next item on the list…

2. Sushi

I have to admit, I was a bit hesitant to try Munchie Mart sushi at first but once I gave it a try I was anything but disappointed! It’s a pretty filling and convenient meal to get whenever I’m not in the mood for dining hall food.

3. Frozen Mango Chunks

I’m kind of embarrassed to admit that I didn’t know the Market Basket items were on the meal plan until this semester🤧 Once I finally realized I could get a bag of the frozen fruit/vegetables plus a side for one meal swipe, I was super excited because I looooove frozen mango. It’s the perfect refreshing snack to eat after coming back from the gym. If I had a blender, I would be making smoothies 24/7!

4. Branscomb Cereal

Much to my surprise, I found out that so many of my friends didn’t know there’s a cereal bar in the Branscomb Munchie. They have Lucky Charms, Froot Loops, and so much more! I love to snack on dry cereal even though it makes me feel like a toddler lol

5. Nature Valley Sweet and Salty Almond Granola Bars

Last but not least, is the one item that was also included in my original Top 5– the almond granola bars! I always make sure to have 2 of these granola bars in my book bag just in case I need a quick study snack. They are sooo good for no reason.

Everyone always talks about Halloween movies, but what about Halloween episodes? If there’s one thing that I look forward to every Halloween season, it’s to rewatch the Halloween specials from my favorite shows. There’s so many great ones out there that it was incredibly hard to choose just 5. Nevertheless, here is a list of my Top 5 Favorite Halloween Episodes!

1. Gravity Falls, “Summerween”

Looking to feel some nostalgia this Halloween? Look no further than Disney XD’s Gravity Falls. From urban legends to trick-or-treating, “Summerween” has the perfect balance of spookiness and silliness.

2. The Office, “Halloween”

At Dunder Mifflin, you’re always in for a crazy time–especially during Halloween season. Full of wickedly creative costumes and workplace drama, it’s not your typical office Halloween party.

3. Bojack Horseman, “Mr. Peanutbutter’s Boos”

While Bojack Horseman may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it remains high on my list of Netflix originals. Using beautifully-crafted transitions from one Halloween party to another, “Mr. Peanutbutter’s Boos” gives fans a crash course on Mr. PB’s romantic history. This episode is a great example of how the show depicts character development (or, as in this case, a lack thereof) in a hilarious yet realistic way.

4. Glee, “The Rocky Horror Glee Show”

I am a proud Gleek, so there was no way I wasn’t going to include “The Rocky Horror Glee Show” on this list. I absolutely love the spin that the McKinley students put on Rocky Horror. The costumes, the vocals, just about everything was *chefs kiss*

5. Euphoria, “The Next Episode”

Euphoria never fails to have the most breathtakingly beautiful visuals and cinematography–and the Halloween episode was no exception. I miss the thrill of Euphoria Sundays and scrolling through the Euphoria hashtag on Twitter after every episode. I can’t believe I have to wait until 2024 for the new season</3