By Sarah Skordas

It was a crazy Thursday (as most Thursdays tend to go) and I was roaming around, pass in one hand, phone in the other, scoring the halls for an administrator on hall duty. Coming across Assistant Principal Mrs. Cooper, I asked if she had a few minutes to spare.

“Not really,” Cooper exclaimed, but she motioned for me to follow along and talk to her as we walked. I was working on a new story, one centered on Arundel’s culinary community and a project called Take&Bake. Making our way down F-hall stairs to the basement, Cooper was quick to express her enthusiasm on the topic, having picked up several Take&Bake meals herself. “The ziti… loved that,” she commented.

Continue reading “Take&Bake: easing the stress of teacher’s lives one meal at a time” →

By Sarah Skordas

Friday again. February 23rd. The sun’s not shining, birds aren’t chirping. The sky can’t figure out if it’s a dull grey or a pale, pale blue, the color that normally means snow if it were 10 to 15 degrees cooler. But school’s out, there’s poetry to be written, and food to be eaten, so I can’t really complain about that day’s circumstances, especially not with the Brown Box Eatery just down the road. Continue reading “Study food reviews: The Brown Box Eatery” →

By Sarah Skordas

The buzzer sounded on February 9, just as it did any other day during the week: a shrill exclamation to every student at Arundel High School that they could finally go home. Or in my case, go to Bento’s Hibachi and Sushi Express. Continue reading “Study food reviews: Bento’s Hibachi and Sushi Express” →

By Isaiah Freeman

Newk’s eatery is tucked away in Gambrills Maryland sitting next to the Navy Federal Bank off of route 3 in the Waugh Chapel. Dan Newcomb founded Newk’s in 2004. Newk’s sells anything and everything from pizza to Sandwiches to salads to wraps. Walking into Newk’s eatery you are greeted by the smiles a Continue reading “Newk’s eatery Waugh Chapel: A fresh take on salad” →

By: Briana Mercado

Crofton, Maryland- The infamous question ‘what do you want to go eat?’ has been asked for many a year, but the answer is always ‘I don’t know’ or ‘anywhere’ which usually leaves one party or another unsatisfied. Here are a few solid options in the area to answer the seemingly unanswerable.  Continue reading “Crofton eats: burgers, taco trucks, and an old favorite” →

By Amber Hill

We started with 11 different foods sold on Friday nights at Arundel football games. The Pulse newsroom took a vote and agreed on the most popular foods sold at the concession stand. Going from drinks to foods, here are the 3 best bets:

SMOOTHIES

At the last football game, there was a smoothie truck. Smoothies at football games came in 3^rd place. The smoothie truck offers multiple flavors of creamy, colorful, tasty drinks. I recommend waiting in line to try one of these smoothies at the next game!

SNOWCONES

Kona Ice snow cones came 2^nd place for the voting of best concessions at Arundel Football games. The Kona Ice offers 10 different flavors and 5 different sizes. The truck allows customers to mix and match flavors by themselves. If you haven’t tried Kona Ice before, Make sure to try it out at the next football game!

FRIES

Fries were chosen to be the best concession at Arundel High! A lot of students who attend football games enjoy the fries the most. If you’re not sure what you want to eat at the next football game I suggest going for the fries.

FUNNEL CAKES

A few students here at Arundel have expressed interest in the return of funnel cakes. We want funnel cakes to be sold at football games again. Let’s bring them back!

By Zach Carver

In Adventures for Your Weekend, we’ll be giving readers local adventure spots and weekend ideas that offer more than your average weekend hangout. This week’s spot is Kilgore Falls.

The basics

Kilgore Falls, located within Falling Branch Park in Pylesville, is one of Maryland’s largest free-falling waterfalls. Leaving early in the morning is crucial to enjoying a day at the Falls, because it ensures you both a good spot and a full day. The drive is a little over an hour depending on traffic, but the drive is well worth it. More on transportation later.

The hike

Hiking the 1.3 mile loop breaks a short sweat.  You’ll notice a small stream beside you, with vast forest on both sides. Arriving at the falls, you’ll begin to hear flowing water. the falls drop water from an above stream into a semi-deep pool, surrounded with big rocks to explore and jump off. The water is always cool.

Getting there

Not the easiest drive in the world, but it’s all worth it once you hit the cool water. Whichever route you choose, you’ve got to make it around Baltimore. Early morning weekend traffic is usually light. Some routes may have tolls, so if there’s no EZPass setup in your car, bring some one dollar bills. If a parent or friend is driving, hook them up with some toll money. Consult GMaps for the best timing/route.

What to bring

• Bathing suit and towels
• Sturdy shoes
• Sunscreen
• Lightweight cooler or bag with snacks and drinks