Whether it’s learning how to make a dorm-friendly sweet treat or cooking on a budget, I hope to share some of the things I’ve learned about cooking in college. Hopefully, you can use these tips to connect with the people around you and enjoy some comfort food while you’re away from home. Even though I have access to a kitchen, I know most of you are working with just a microwave and mug. So, I’d like to share a dorm-approved version of my muffin recipe. These lemon blueberry mug muffins are sure to make your dorm smell like a bakery.

BU StuGov in a meeting Monday night introduced new initiatives such as a student community for mental health discourse and a potential Allston crawl not for partying, but for aiding the neighborhood’s fight against gentrification.