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An angular view of the grocery store Meijer in Sycamore. Meijer is one of many stores where students can get discounted groceries at. (Umer Khan | Northern Star)

Saving on groceries makes cents

By Eli Tecktiel, Lifestyle Writer | September 6, 2023

If you’ve spent the first 18 years of your life never giving groceries a second thought, finding ways to budget for weekly shopping can be a daunting task as a college student. Here are a few ways to plan ahead, save and make the most of your grocery...

Financial aid spending differs among students

By Jalen Cobb | October 5, 2010

Martha Pankow , senior early childhood education major, spent some of her financial aid refund check on items not related to school, but she said saving some money is also important. "I think students who work hard to get a refund check should use at...