This week, Pulp brought you food fights, student ingenuity and lazy imaginary roommates. Read about them all and more here in Pulp’s week in review. Click on the headings to check out the full story.

 

1. Avoca Mexican Grill vs. Chipotle

 

Pulp pitted Marshall Street-newcomer Avoca against Chipotle this week to decide who made the better burrito. Although Chipotle still has mile-long lines and is a little more expensive, Pulp found that the quality is worth the pitfalls. Avoca’s chicken is well-spiced, but everything else falls flat. Avoca’s confusing decor and menu featuring both Mexican and Asian cuisines also makes for an off-putting dining experience.

 

2. Philosophy major makes terrible roommate

 

Humor columnist Evan Hohenwarter chronicled the tension between a philosophy major and his roommates as the Workshop for Oxford Studies in Political Philosophy came to SU this weekend. Even though it was all in good humor, Hohenwarter made passive-aggressive arguments seem like heaven compared to “ad hominem attacks.” Hopefully, the boys will be able to work it out without hiring a maid.

 

3. Juice Jam

 

Big Sean, Oliver Heldens, and Matt and Kim ignited the crowd on Skytop Field exactly one week ago today during Juice Jam 2015. The weather was brisk — BØRNS wore a parka — but the artists still brought energy to the festival. Matt and Kim were particularly enthusiastic, with Kim dancing on the hands of audience members and on her drum set.

 

4. Sophomore entrepreneur opens shop

 

Julia Haber, a sophomore public relations major, recently opened POP^ Shop, a space for student entrepreneurs to test products and get business experience. Starting in October, students will have access to a public relations team, a marketing team and an interior design team to help them promote and sell their products. Next week, Lululemon will be occupying the space, which resides in Marshall Square Mall.

 

5. Hamsa tattoo honors student’s mother

 

Isobella Antelis, a sophomore film major, shared her tattoo — which is a tribute to her mother — with Pulp this past week. The hamsa is a symbol of protection and, for Antelis, represents her mother’s hand on her back guiding her through life. Antelis’ mother died after she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma when Antelis’ was 8 years old. She said her mother still impacts her life today and reminds her to find happiness daily.

Published on September 20, 2015 at 5:41 pm

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