Working full-time as editors for Spoon University, we see dozens of incredible articles every day. Our office is constantly buzzing with conversations over one great article or another. Because so many articles are published on Spoon, not every one of them can be shared to our Facebook page. But just because some pieces aren't shared to one of our social media accounts doesn't mean it's not incredibly well written.
We, the editors at Spoon University, have compiled a list of 10 of our favorite articles from the month of January. These articles are in no particular order and we wanted to share them with you now simply because we think they're fabulous.
1. When It's Socially Acceptable to Pregame
This article lays out the 11 times you should and shouldn't pregame. As a college student, you hopefully have realized it's not cool to go to a job interview buzzed, but did you think of everything on this list?
2. Living With a Prediabetes Diagnosis
This contributor was diagnosed as being pre-diabetic at the age of 15, and it served as her wake up call that it was time to start taking care of her body. Read her story to see what it really means to live with diabetes and how it affects not only yourself, but your friends and family too.
3. Does Blotting Your Pizza Save You Calories?
The age-old question. We all have that one friend who blots their pizza, and it's very likely that they often get made fun of for doing so. One contributor did the heavy lifting to find out whether blotting your pizza is actually worth the effort.
4. Toxic Stuff Is Hiding in Your Fish
Pollution is a word that's often thrown around without us really knowing how it affects our daily lives. This writer spoke with a marine biologist to find out how pollution affects the fish we eat, and she discovered some gnarly information along the way.
5. Popular Musicians Who Are Actually Sober
Drinking alcohol is a choice, and no one should feel pressured to drink unless they truly want to. These 19 musicians are sober and proud of it.
6. The Ultimate KIND Bar Taste Test
One Spoon chapter, 27 KIND bars, and a lot of deliberation went into the making of this article. Spoon UVA put KIND bars through the wringer to find out which are the best, and the results may surprise you.
7. Where to Eat in Every Neighborhood in Paris
Sampling French food is tough, but someone's got to do it. This contributor compiled a list of the best restaurants to try in every neighborhood in Paris, and she found some sick deals. Good luck trying to pick which restaurant you're most excited to try.
8. The Worst Things to Do at a College Bar
Nobody likes that guy, especially not the student bartenders who have to deal with it. Take some advice from this student bartender and stop doing these 10 things at the bar.
9. Stop Mispronouncing These Middle Eastern Foods
Think you've been pronouncing hummus correctly? Think again. This writer weighs in on all the delicious Middle Eastern food we've been butchering the pronunciation of.
10. Best Tailgating Schools in the US
School pride is very real at these 10 schools, and this writer knows what it takes to throw the best tailgate. Did your school make the list?
These 10 articles highlight only a fraction of the stellar content published on Spoon University every month. Thanks to our contributors for creating great content—keep doing what you're doing!