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After shutdown, students say SNAP disruption revealed deep need

After shutdown, students say SNAP disruption revealed deep need

photo credits to Ron Lach on pexels.com With the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits now restored, some AUM students say last month’s pause revealed how vulnerable college students are when it comes to food affordability. Sky Williams, freshman sociology major after being interviewed in the AUM Bookstore. (photo courtesy of Jordan White) Sky Williams, freshman sociology major, shared her own fears as a campus resident living with celiac disease and a gluten-free diet. “It’s really hard to make sure I have food… with the price hikes on them already plus inflation price hikes, it’s making meals and finding affordable…
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Cookin’ on the Coosa MacDown: The cheesiest cook-off of the year

Cookin’ on the Coosa MacDown: The cheesiest cook-off of the year

Cookin' on the Coosa MacDown event poster featuring a mac and cheese noodle in sunglasses. Listed on the poster are the sponsors of the event including some contestants in the competition. A mac and cheese lover’s dream  By: Makenzie Martin WETUMPKA, Ala. — More than 300 mac and cheese enthusiasts were found in Merchants Alley in Wetumpka this Saturday tasting and judging Mac and Cheese cook-off entries. The Three Noodles Team, Team Joseph and Coosa Cleaver took home the mac and cheese champion title.  The MacDown judging informational poster explaining each step to voting for a contestant. The Cookin’ on…
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