Emory’s independent

Aug 26, 2024 | spoonuniversity.com | Emory’s independent |Safa Wahidi

There’s salt in the air and rust on the doors. While the end of summer is imminent, it’s officially the best time of year to keep folklore on repeat and get lost in a fictional love triangle. This was the era that gave rise to the iconic knit cardigan, and from lyrics about August “[slipping] away into a moment in time” to cover artwork of misty gray woods, something about folklore evokes the sentimentality of the transition from summer to fall.

Aug 19, 2024 | spoonuniversity.com | Emory’s independent |Safa Wahidi

While some of us are busy soaking up the last days of summer, pumpkin spice season is already in full swing. Fall cereals and cold foams have hit the shelves at Target, spiced lattes are making their way back onto menus, and even Halloween decorations are available now at party supplies stores. This week, a batch of new seasonal items is slated to enter discount grocery chain Aldi. Here’s a roundup of all the fall items available at Aldi for your next shopping run.

Aug 15, 2024 | spoonuniversity.com | Emory’s independent |Safa Wahidi

Although summer’s official end isn’t until late September, pumpkin spice latte season is already upon us. As of August 14, the seasonal beverage is back on the menu at Whole Foods Market Coffee Bars, and a slew of other retailers have also embraced autumn’s most iconic flavor. Here’s where where pumpkin spice lattes are available already to start getting into the fall spirit.

Aug 15, 2024 | spoonuniversity.com | Emory’s independent |Safa Wahidi

My roommate and I moved into our first-ever apartment at the beginning of this year. In true college tradition, we took many trips to Target to pick out our room decorations. We hosted our best friends after late nights and reveled in the fact that doing laundry was no longer a day-long affair. We also swore that we would put the kitchen to use, making homemade meals to save money and stay healthy. However, as the semester moved into full swing, we never quite got around to that last part.