Pizza Time

Do you like free pizza? The first couple weeks of October is the best time to score some free food while you're on campus. Many companies come to BYU to participate in the career fair and give information sessions. What's at nearly all information sessions? Pizza, and lots of it. Interested? Check out the career center or look on e-recruiting to see a list of available information sessions. Hey, you may just get a job offer for going.

Cheap Eats on BYU Campus - Look to the Vending Machines

Reader Gianna gave us a tip in regards to going on the cheap when it comes to eating on BYU campus.

"For a quick and cheap lunch, the McKay building vending machines sell Cup of Soup/Instant Lunch for 80 cents. They charge $2.00 for the same thing in the JFSB!"

Grab a cup and enjoy a cheap lunch. The prices of nearly all foods on BYU campus have increased the past year. It's nice to see that the vending machines are remaining fairly consistent.

Deli Hot Dogs

The new deli in the Tanner addition is a little expensive and thats no secret, but there is at least one thing that a cheap and worth it.  Hot Dogs!  The hot dogs in the deli are about $1.70 and are big.  They'll fill you up and are really tasty.  The dogs are only available after 11 am, but who wants to eat a hot dog for breakfast anyway?

Save Money By Not Talking to Anyone

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It's no secret that the brand spanking new deli/restaurant is open for business in the Tanner building. You can get anything from sandwiches to cold beverages, but is it the best value for your money?

Reader Jonas noticed a slight price difference between the vending machines and the new deli restaurant.

"You can save money by going to a vending machine instead of purchasing a drink at the deli. For example, a chocolate milk at the deli costs 1.69+tax while the same exact chocolate milk costs 1.40 at the vending machines right down the hall."

So it looks like you spend more to wait in line?

Vending machines-1, Deli-0

Best Drinking Fountains on Campus

We all realize that not all drinking fountains are created equal.  For some reason, certain spouts are fantastic, while others taste like bad breath in a copper can.

I'd like to list some of the oasises (oases?) that I've found, and please let us know the ones that you have found.

• The fountain on the 1st floor TNRB in the vending machine room is best in the building.


• In the library, on the third floor as you go towards "Interlibrary Loan," there is a drinking fountain that almost always tastes good.

I'm sure there are a lot more, but those are the ones that stand out in my mind.  Where is your favorite drinking fountain?

Best Burger Deal on Campus

One of the best things I like about BYU creamery is their ability to make a decent meal at a good price. Although some student's argue that Wendy's, Subway, and Burger King is cheaper, the Creamery seems to make real food that doesn't leave you feeling like you had a "processed" meal.

For this post, I'm singling out my favorite secret at the creamery. The kids meal there comes with a cheeseburger (or hotdog, hamburger, or grilled cheese), fries, drink, and a child's size ice cream. Best of all, it's only 3.29. I don't think any of the chains can beat this deal.

Free Food

Free food is what every college student looks for.  Companies love to get their name out and one of the most effective way of doing that is to give free stuff, especially food.  There are many places on campus during many times of the school year that will have free food, but it seems that the most likely time and place to get it is the Tanner and Wilkenson Center during the start of the Fall semester.

Many companies will have information sessions to draw in potentional employees and there is almost always food.  For the most part, anyone is invited to go to the sessions.  The sessions are usually entertaining and very informative so go for the food and stay for the information (also the food is usually at the end).

Time To Start "Snickering"

Ever feel like a snickers ice cream bar? That smooth ice cream coupled with caramel and wrapped up in a chocolate coat. You know it sounds good.

On BYU campus, you have many choices to purchase this little wonder of joy. I've found that the prices for these items are consistently higher at the Twilight Zone or BYU Creamery. Looking to save .40 to .50 per item? Check out the vending machines. I'm not sure why there is a big discrepancy, but enjoy the cheaper ice cream bars while they last!

Brownies

The brownies at Sugar N' Spice and the Twilight Zone are delicious!  They come with mint or without and with nuts and without.  Yummy!

The brownies are a little more expensive (.65) than Grandma's cookies out of the vending machines, but I personally think it is well worth it!

Searching For A Caffeine Fix

Finding caffeine on campus can be a difficult endeavor. Past rumors of Brazilian drinks at the Twilight Zone haven't led to much. The Cougar Eat, Creamery, and all vending machines are dry of the good stuff. Or are they? Is there a place on campus to get some caffeine?

If you're a privileged employee or visitor to the Movie Studios near the Office of Information Technology (OIT), oddly enough most of their vending machines have caffeinated beverages. Sure, it may be easier to make a quick trip to Subway or Wendy's off campus, but technically, BYU has caffeinated beverages at the movie studios.