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Liam Corcoran sophomore, elementary education major and Ella Wang freshman Undecided. Eating in South Quad Dining Thursday afternoon

Dinner After Hours returns to Stevenson, dishwasher fixed in South Quad

Koria Downs, Reporter January 17, 2025

The start of the spring semester saw new changes in the dining halls including the short use of disposable plates and cutlery and expanded dining hours. “In South Quad, our dish machine broke...

EDITORIAL: Students need healthier, more flexible late-night food choices

EDITORIAL: Students need healthier, more flexible late-night food choices

Editorial Board January 17, 2024

Have you ever finished writing a ten page paper at midnight and asked yourself "what is even open right now?" There are countless pizza places open. There are the usual fast food places like McDonald's...

Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a student worker can become hectic.

Thomas and Stevo serve allergen-free dinners for students

Adriana Hernandez-Santana, Feature Junior Editor August 23, 2022

With Taylor Dining Hall being known for accommodating those who have food allergies, those who benefitted from these options worry about how they will get an allergen free dinner since Taylor Dining has...

Campus closed for fall break

Campus closed for fall break

Ryan Meyer, Multimedia Reporter October 13, 2021

Friday’s classes are canceled as this weekend is Eastern’s Fall Break, and there are going to be some changes in the hours of operation for some of the university’s dining halls and other facilities. According...

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