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Letter from the Editor

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Catch up with Damir Kocer as

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SGA tells us about the development around campus.

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requirements for the fall.

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Student Style Profile

Weather Apparel

Wear it Now

We found one of the most

Kentucky weather requires a lot

Need a new style, find out

fashionable people on campus.

of clothing preparation.

what we think is up-to-date.

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Ten Best Places to Eat on Campus

Dorm Recipes

One word: food

Be your own personal chef even inside a community kitchen.

IN MEMORY OF JONATHAN KRUEGER

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Hello

Class of 2019

To start, welcome new and returning students to campus. You may notice as you walk

My name is Austin Mullen, and I have the honor of

around, getting your bearings, that quite a few things have changed. Our campus is growing,

serving as the 2015-2016 Student Body President. It is

relationship

administrators. The Task Force helps to help ensure

between

themselves

and

university

and not just physically.

my privilege to welcome each of you to the University

that students of all backgrounds are not only treated

of Kentucky. The next four years will be a time of

equally, but are also made to feel welcome at UK.

Yes, though you may see a host of brand new residence halls and classroom buildings,

growth and transformation, not only for you, but for

3) Leadership Development Program (LDP): LDP

some still under construction and others opening their doors for the first time this fall, the

this university as well. Since 2012, $1.7 billion has been

is an SGA program that is dedicated to building the

best changes are deeper than that.

invested in the growth and expansion of our campus’

future leaders on our campus. The highly competitive

infrastructure. It truly is a great time to be a student

program provides 40 participants the opportunity to

at UK, and I would like to give some advice on how to

work with various campus organizations, network with

make these next four years the best they can be.

city and university leaders, and learn how to build their

This year’s new class is set to be one of the biggest, smartest and diverse that we’ve seen.

We’ve been set on a trend of growth the past couple of years, and we’re going to see quite a bit more coming up.

As a senior this year, I can’t help but be nostalgic sitting in front of Patterson Office Tower or walking through Gatton.

But my time here has been marked by the growth of this university, and I don’t mean just walking the long way to class to avoid construction areas.

Each class hopefully makes things better for the next, and I hope we leave behind a better campus for those who replace us.

Being a student has many perks. From free

own leadership skills. If you have any questions about

appointments at University Health Services to free

the program or the application process, please email

bus rides with Lex-Tran, UK provides its students

VicePresident@uksga.org.

with the tools they need to have a successful

With a campus of more than 30,000

first year. The Student Government

students, it is extremely important to

Association also provides students with many exemplary programs and

feel smaller. During the 2014-2015

services inluding legal consultation,

academic year, there were nearly 500

childcare grants, safe rides home

registered student organizations.

on weekends through Cats Cab,

From religious organizations to the

scholarships, internships and many Every year has been better than the last for me, and I hope that’ll be the same for each one

others. Please visit www.uksga.org, email us at UKStudentGovernment@

of you reading this.

gmail.com, or visit us in room 351 in

Have a great year UK,

Blazer Hall with any questions, comments or concerns.

I would like to highlight three big initiatives that the Student Government Association will be working on this upcoming school year.

Damir Kocer

get involved to help make the campus

Paranormal

Study

Organization,

and from the Pokémon Trainer’s Association to DanceBlue, there is truly something for everyone here at UK. To find contact information for those clubs and additional details, you can log into your OrgSync account or go to getinvolved.uky.edu.

Your four years as an undergraduate student here at the University of Kentucky will be an experience you

1) LiveSafe: A mobile safety app available on smart

will treasure for the rest of your life. I encourage you

phones to increase student safety throughout campus

to invest in that experience, so you can ensure that it

and the surrounding areas. LiveSafe allows students

will be the best that it can be. Your time here will be as

to anonymously report safety tips to the University of

fulfilling as you make it, so take advantage of the services

Kentucky Police Department, access a map of campus to

and opportunities afforded to you as you embark on the

see crime data and safe locations, and use the SafeWalk

road to creating your wildcat legacy.

feature to virtually walk home with a friend.

2) Diversity and Inclusion Task Force: A task force operated by students who strive to create a working

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Go Cats, Austin Mullen

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Kentucky Wildcats freshman Austin MacGinnis (99) waits to kick a 53-yard field goal which tied a school record during the first half against the Ohio Bobcats at Commonwealth Stadium.

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Kentucky players exit the tunnel prior to the University of Kentucky vs. Ohio University game at Commonwealth Stadium. Kentucky defeated Ohio 20-3.

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BY KEVIN ERPENBECK

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n early April, buzz was surrounding the seven Lyles, Devin Booker and Dakari Johnson had made UK basketball players that declared for the their announcement to turn pro, it hit them that 2015 NBA Draft. they were the only ones left.

Now, all the attention is focused on the “We were walking around in the gym and were three main pieces that decided to stay from last like, ‘Where’s the rest of us?’” Lee said. “We slowly year’s group. But Tyler Ulis, Marcus Lee and Alex started talking about things we needed to do when Poythress are ready to be the focal points of next we realized we were all we had.” year’s team.

But pretty soon, that practice gym will be filled They’re ready to be leaders. with new faces as more recruits commit to UK in “We have an entire new team with seven people the coming days. The Cats are bringing in the No. 1 leaving,” Ulis said. “But with the leadership of me, overall recruit in Skal Labissiere and the No. 1 point Marcus and Alex, I feel like we’ll be fine.” guard of the 2015 class, Isaiah Briscoe.

Ulis’ path to becoming the starting point guard UK got another commitment on Tuesday of next year’s team began when JUCO transfer Mychal “The pressure is going to be the after the Cats’ Final Four Mulder announced he loss to Wisconsin. Head same every year. The new guys will would be joining the team coach John Calipari texted next year, giving the Cats have to learn that...I feel like we have the 5-foot-9 player, “I’m a knockdown three-point going to build a team. Get a great group of guys coming in and shooter. The All-American your guys and let’s do this from Vincennes University they’ll be able to handle it. ” again,” referring to how averaged 15.7 points and hit close UK was to winning the national championship.

46 percent from beyond the arc last season.

That was all Ulis needed to hear to make his But if there’s anything the three newly decision to stay. appointed leaders can teach the incoming players “He told me he wanted to coach me again about playing for a buzzworthy program, it’s how and make another run at it. I was all down for it,” to handle the outside pressure that comes with Ulis said. “I feel like he wants me to lead the team, suiting up for the blue and white. especially as a point guard. I have to step up and do “The pressure is going to be the same every a lot more than I did last year.” year. The new guys will have to learn that,” Poythress But that new sense of leadership doesn’t come said. “Tyler, Marcus and I will be there to help them without some adjustment. Lee said that after a along the way. It’s just hard. But I feel like we have week had passed since Willie Cauley-Stein, Karla great group of guys coming in and they’ll be able Anthony Towns, Andrew and Aaron Harrison, Trey to handle it.

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MEET THE KERNEL NEWS EDITOR

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For the first time in recent history, you get a peek inside your favorite campus paper. Meet the friendly faces who work tirelessly to bring you the best in news and entertainment: the 2015-2016 Kernelites.

The best part? We’ve always got room to grow.

Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Technically Germany, but Morocco felt further fom home.

What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

I’d say it’s been a three-way tie between the Kernel, studying abroad and Pazzo’s.

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ASST. NEWS EDITOR

What’s your name?

Joshua Qualls What year are you?

Junior What’s your dream job?

I would like to be an international reporter for a major print or digital publication.

Who do you aspire to be most like?

As a journalist: Russell Baker; as a thinker: Bertrand Russell; as a person: my mom.

If you could play one sport professionally, what would it be?

Baseball

What’s your favorite comfort food?

I recently played a music festival in Belgium and became obsessed with fries and mayonnaise after having to eat it every day while I was there, so probably that at the moment.

Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

I’m not sure which is further, but either Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Moscow, Russia.

What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

As a 28-year-old college student, I’m honestly more interested in learning new things and gaining careerrelated experience with the Kernel and internships than I am with anything else traditionally related to college life.

What’s your name?

Derek Terry What’s your major?

Journalism What year are you?

Junior What’s your dream job?

Sports Illustrated baseball writer Who do you most aspire to be like?

Luke Rakestraw, who’s a campus minister for Campus Outreach If you could go pro in one sport what would

it be?

Baseball What’s your favorite comfort food?

My mom’s macaroni and cheese Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Las Vegas What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

Friendships I’ve been able to make that I hope will last a lifetime.

ASST. SPORTS EDITOR

MANAGING EDITOR What’s your name?

Cheyene Miller What’s your major?

Journalism What year are you?

Senior What’s your dream job?

Staff writer for a major newspaper or magazine Who do you most aspire to be like?

The infamous journalist and degenerate Hunter S. Thompson.

What’s your favorite comfort food?

Shrimp and grits Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Spain and Hawaii What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

I’ve met so many amazing people through ResLife and in the journalism department.

SPORTS EDITOR

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

What’s your name?

Will Wright What’s your major?

Journalism What year are you?

Senior What’s your dream job?

Professional disc golfer Who do you most aspire to be like?

Hobbes from Calvin and Hobbes What’s your favorite comfort food?

Grilled salmon with green beans and rice pilaf

What’s your name?

Sarah Brookbank What’s your major?

Journalism What year are you?

Second year senior What’s your dream job?

I want to work for the Travel Channel, become a NYT Bestselling novelist and open a bakery/ bookstore called Brookbank’s Books and Bakes.

Who do you most aspire to be like?

Amy Poehler

If you could go pro in one sport what would it be?

Mixed Martial Arts What’s your favorite comfort food?

Chicken quesadillas from Taco Bell (I’m not particularly proud of that answer).

Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Three years ago I traveled to Ireland and the Czech Republic.

What’s your name?

Jordan Ondroff What’s your major?

Journalism What year are you?

Junior What’s your dream job?

Being a sideline reporter Who do you most aspire to be like?

Erin Andrews If you could play one sport professionally, what

would it be?

Soccer What’s your favorite comfort food?

Frozen yogurt. Specifically, Orange Leaf Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Hawaii What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

The basketball team making it to the Final Four my first two years at UK has been the most memorable and exciting experience so far.

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MEET THE KERNEL PHOTO EDITOR

OPINIONS EDITOR

What’s your name?

Marjorie Kirk What’s your major?

Journalism and international studies double major What year are you?

Junior What’s your dream job?

I would love to be a foreign correspondent reporting from areas of conflict, especially in the Middle East.

Who do you most aspire to be like?

As a Christian I am always trying my best to be more kind and selfless like Jesus, but I was also lucky

enough to have two amazing, kind and hardworking parents who I aspire to be like as well. If you could go pro in one sport what would it be?

Olympic gymnastics What’s your favorite comfort food?

Ben and Jerry’s ice cream “phish food.

Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Istanbul or Kusadasi in Turkey What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

Late night escapades I’ve gone on with my friends

ASST. OPINIONS EDITOR

What’s your name?

Jamilyn Hall What’s your major?

Journalism and mass communication What year are you?

Senior What’s your dream job?

Own my own coffee shop and work as a lifestyle journalist Who do you most aspire to be like?

My grandmother If you could go pro in one sport what would

Soccer What’s your favorite comfort food?

Haagen Daz Caramel Cone ice cream Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

California What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

Latent learning. All of the different perspectives and views of the people at school have really helped me grow as a person.

MULTIMEDIA EDITOR

it be?

American football What’s your favorite comfort food?

I would never pass up a taco, burrito or any Mexican food Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Paris, France (It was amazing!)

What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

How much I have changed as person for the better

PHOTO EDITOR

What’s your name?

Marcus Dorsey What’s your major?

Media Arts & Studies What year are you?

Senior What’s your dream job?

Cinematographer for music videos and short films Who do you most aspire to be like?

Samuel Bayer If you could go pro in one sport what would it be?

Snowboard What’s your favorite comfort food?

Spaghetti Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Dubai in 2009 What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

The independence in being able to be around more of what you want and be able to discover your passion.

DESIGN EDITOR

What’s your name?

Michael Reaves What’s your major?

Business management and marketing What year are you?

Senior What’s your dream job?

Sports photographer or a NY Times photojournalist If you could go pro in one sport what would it be?

Baseball What’s your favorite comfort food?

Chips and queso Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Dallas for an internship What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

Meeting all of the new people and being a part of the Kernel

PHOTO EDITOR What’s your name?

Taylor Pence What’s your major?

Marketing What year are you?

Junior What’s your dream job?

Sports photographer Who do you most aspire to be like?

My mother If you could go pro in one sport what would it be?

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What’s your name?

Cameron Sadler What’s your major?

Psychology What year are you?

Junior What’s your dream job?

Lead singer of an indie rock band Who do you most aspire to be like?

Ezra Koenig If you could go pro in one sport what would it be?

What’s your name?

Liz Glass What’s your major?

Art History What year are you?

Senior What’s your dream job?

To be a curator at a major art museum or gallery Who do you most aspire to be like?

Joan Jett If you could go pro in one sport what would it be?

Table tennis What’s your favorite comfort food?

Pistachio ice cream Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Budapest What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

Working with the best people at the Kernel

ASST. DESIGN EDITOR Eventing What’s your favorite comfort food?

Mac n’ cheese Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

California What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

Shooting my first game at Rupp Arena

What’s your name?

Damir Kocer What’s your major?

Economics and marketing What year are you?

Senior What’s your dream job?

Owner of a socially-responsible company Who do you most aspire to be like?

Madeleine Albright If you could go pro in one sport what would it be?

Soccer What’s your favorite comfort food?

Burgers and fries and a milkshake Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Turkey What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

The people I’ve met and gotten to work with.

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MEET THE KERNEL WEB EDITOR

What’s your name?

Sawyer Holcomb What’s your major?

Media arts and studies What year are you?

Sophomore What’s your dream job?

It would be pretty awesome to be an animator at Pixar Studios Who do you most aspire to be like?

I really think that [name of person who signs my paycheck] is such an inspiration and role model

If you could go pro in one sport what would it be?

Tennis. Wii tennis What’s your favorite comfort food?

Any food is acceptable when hidden under queso Where is the farthest you’ve traveled from home?

Dominican Republic for a mission trip. It was an amazing experience

PROJECTS EDITOR

What’s your name?

Nick Gray What’s your major?

Journalism What year are you?

Senior What’s your dream job?

A beat writer covering any of the major pro sports franchises in North America Who do you most aspire to be like?

Dr. Mike Farrell If you could go pro in one sport what would

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it be?

Hockey with a scaled down schedule What’s been your favorite part of college so far?

Working with the Kernel. Inside and outside of the office there’s a fraternal sense of friendliness and willingness to succeed. If you allow yourself to become a part of it, not just come in twice a semester, there’s a reward greater than your imagination.

Emoticons | The Wombats Doses and Mimosas | Cherub Polish Girl | Neon Indian Postcards From Italy | Beirut Weekend | Class Actress Help Our Souls | Nihils Fancy Footwork | Chromeo That Girl | Justin Timberlake Roll The Bones | Shakey Graves Modern Drift | Efterklang

1. Moleskine notebook 2. Planner/agenda 3. Travel coffee mug/water bottle 4. Tablet or laptop 5. Backpack (see p. 27) 6. Sunglasses

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THE ESSENTIALS

THE JAMS

THE BACK TO SCHOOL LIST

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STUDENT PROFILE

By Taylor Clements

Style

Bella Fugate, a merchandising, apparels and textiles sophomore at UK, loves fashion. We caught up with Bella to ask about her shopping tendencies and favorite trends in our student fashion profile.

How would you describe your style?

Who are your favorite designers?

My style has been described as a lot of things by a lot of people.

I absolutely adore Marc Jacobs, Giorgio Armani, Zac

I’ve been called preppy, a hipster, sometimes even a tomboy.

Posen and Prada.

I wear a lot of grey, black and blues, and, in general, tend to stick to darker colors to wear. But, in general, I think how I

Where do you get your fashion inspiration?

dress is relative to my mood. Like, for example, if I’m feeling

There’s this great website that I always browse called

lazy, I might layer with a plaid flannel, and if I were feeling

Polyvore, and it has tons of outfits that are put together

dressy, I might layer instead with a fitted sweater. But overall,

by people from all over. I always go there when I need an

I don’t think you can label my style, since it’s composed of so

idea.

many styles.

.

What do you typically where to class?

Where do you like to shop?

I usually dress pretty casually. I mean, not like in the

I really like shopping online. I tend to shop for a specific

sense where I wear leggings and an over-sized T-shirt

product rather than by brand, so it varies on which site carries

every day like everyone else, but like I’ll wear a casual

what I’m looking for. But when I shop in-store, I tend to go to

skirt or a dress to class, along with a pair of boots. I don’t

Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

wear T-shirts really ever.

When you have no idea what to wear, what is your go-to outfit?

I have this giant oversized red and black plaid shirt that I wear with black jeans and boots that I always fall back on when I don’t know what to wear.

What fashion advice do you have for freshmen here at UK? Personal style is something that is really important as a form of self expression. In college, a big thing is finding yourself.

It might seem silly, but really developing your own sense of personal style really helps with that. Dressing how you want really helps you “be yourself” and not get caught up in conforming. When you interview for that dream job you want, having a strong sense of individuality will help you stand out against that competition.

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Boots

Because the winters have gotten a little wonky, you’ll need more than just rain boots to keep your feet warm and dry. A majority of the students wear L.L. Bean or Hunter boots, but there are plenty of other options. If you’re budget-conscious, check out Target or Kohls for cheapies that will get you through the season. Or if you’re looking for something outside the norm, try J. Crew, Zara or Urban Outfitters.

Umbrella

There is nothing more unfortunate than seeing someone walking in the rain through campus with a banged-up umbrella. I cannot emphasize this enough: you need a durable umbrella. I’m not talking about the cheap, fold-up ones from Rite Aid. I’m talking the heavy-duty golf or bubble umbrellas.

They are the only tried-and-true way to make it to class without getting soaked.

Scarf

One thing we know to be an

absolute truth: Kentucky weather

is crazy. More than likely, one of

your ‘welcome to UK’ moments will happen outside of Patterson Office

Tower or while crossing the street on Avenue of Champions. The streets here flood when it rains and there's a constant wind tunnel surrounding POT. The winter, when it arrive s in February, brings bitter cold and absurd amounts of snow. In short, you’ll need to be prepared. Along with textbooks and school supplies, UK students know weather apparel is an essential part of school year prep.

Here are the essentials for surviving UK weather.

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In the fall, the breeze flowing through campus is lovely.

Then winter hits and the breeze turns into an icy arctic blast that chills you to the bone. No matter the season, never leave home without a trusty scarf — the thick kind that can double as a blanket when the heat in your classroom hasn’t been turned on. If you don’t have a friend that can knit, Gap, Zara, Anthropologie, and Etsy are your best bets.

Gloves

These are tricky. We all know that your fingers are the first to loose heat, so you need to make sure to keep them warm. But, if you also want to text or change the song on your phone, you need the ugly texting gloves.

Fear not, I have found a middle ground: nice-looking gloves that keep you warm and let you text. Check out Glider Gloves, Ann Taylor Loft, The North Face and SNAP Creativity.

Trench Coat

This is the all-time best way to be prepared for the weather and still look good. Real trenches are water resistant and fully lined; so they’ll keep the water off of your clothes and keep you warm. They’re somewhere in between a jacket and a winter coat, so they’re perfect for layering and you can throw them over almost anything (even workout clothes) and look pulledtogether. Top-of-the-line is Burberry, but those are incredibly expensive. Zara, Urban Outfitters, Banana Republic, Gap and H&M will give you the most bang for your buck.

LADIES

We all need something to put our stuff in. But who says we can’t have a little fun with it?

zara Two-tone shopper bag | $39.99: Impeccable craftsmanship, clean lines and large enough to fit the kitchen sink (and then some!)

mango Faux leather backpack | $69.99: Pay no mind to the ‘no white after Labor Day’ thing. This bag is where it’s at.

matt & nat July bag from the DWELL collection | $150: A well-made minimalistic bag that is built to last. Plus, they’re made from vegan leather.

GENTS herschel Heritage backpack in Wild Dove Hemp | $94.99: Classic and durable, this bag is all you need.

urban outfitters United By Blue hiker backpack | $98: Perfect for the avid Gorge hiker or climber, yet cool enough to stand out in a sea of UK blue.

chan chan bag Canvas backpack | $45.99: The coolest Korean backpack you’ll ever see.

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BEST PLACES TO E AT A R O U N D C A M P U S

Einstein Bros Bagels Noodles & Company Common Grounds The Lemon Tree Local Taco Coffea Habachi Express La Madeleine Aqua Sushi Pazzo’s

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DORM RECIPES Question: What can you do with a microwave, a mug and a few minutes? Answer: Make some of the most delicious food you’ve ever eaten (okay, maybe that’s an exaggeration). We know that you’re short on time, cash, and yummy food, so we’ve scoured the interwebs and found two delectable recipes to test out from the comfort of your own dorm. Bon appetit!

Coffee cup quiche Ingredients: 1 egg | 1.5 tbsp milk | 1/4 of a bagel or similar French bread | 2 tbsp cream cheese | 1/2 slice of ham | fresh or dried herbs | Dijon mustard | salt and pepper to taste

1. Beat egg and milk together with a fork in a mug, adding salt and pepper to taste.

Tear bread into dime-size pieces; add to mug. Stir in cream cheese. Tear or cut ham into small pieces; add to mug. Sprinkle with herbs.

2. Microwave on high until done, about 1 minute and 10 seconds. Garnish with mustard and herbs.

Recipe courtesy of St. Louis Post-Dispatch (stltoday.com).

5 minute microwave berry cobbler

Ingredients: 3/4 cups strawberries | 1/4 cup powdered sugar | 1/3 c flour | 1 tbsp sugar | 1/2 tbsp baking powder | 1 tbsp butter | 2 tbsp milk

1. Chop berries and add to a mug. Add powdered sugar and stir to combine.

2. In a separate bowl, add flour, sugar, and baking powder; mix to combine. Add the butter and rub it in with your fingers until combined. Add the milk and stir.

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3. Add the dough to the top of the berries and sprinkle with sugar.

4. Cook on high for 1.5-2 minutes; allow to cool Recipe courtesy domesticfits.com

PHOTO BY TAYLOR PENCE Jonathan Say, a junior psychology major, takes advantage of a quiet Whitehall to catch up on a nap.