After remaining closed for the last academic year, the Chocolate Bar is set to reopen next Monday, according to Beth Emery, director of BC Dining.
Opinions, Column
Shorten The Lines: BC Dining Should Implement a Swipe System
The transition from home to college life requires a significant reworking of eating routines and habits. Whether it’s freshman or senior year, for those who are dependent on dining halls, meal time is no longer as easy as meandering to the kitchen to eat something that is already prepared or cooking something specific. Readjustment to…
News
Every Bite Counts Returns With a Sustainable and Altruistic Goal
Boston College students have relaunched Every Bite Counts (eBC), a student-led initiative that aims to reduce the environmental impact of BC’s dining halls and feed families in need, this spring.
News, On Campus
BC Students Enjoy Pop-Up Event “Patio at Walsh”
Heights Catering surprised students with Taco Tuesday outside Walsh Hall on the afternoon of Feb. 16 as the first installment of a series of pop-up dining sites called “The Patio at Walsh.”
News
Boston College Kicks Off the Spring Semester by Expanding Dining Options
Boston College Dining Services is ready to expand their campus locations and food options for the spring semester, according to Beth Emery, director of BC Dining.
Opinions, Editorials
Editorial: Successful Fall Semester a Testament to University’s Planning, Leadership
The University’s successful completion of the fall semester is a testament to its strong planning and execution of its procedures. No college administrator, professor, student, or staff member was trained to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Given this lack of training, it is impressive that Boston College was able to do what many other universities could…
News, On Campus
After Weeks of Complaints, Parents Grill BC Dining About Poor Service and Food Quality
After weeks of complaints about both the quality and price of the food in Boston College’s dining halls, Dining Services held a Zoom meeting on Wednesday night with a group of parents to address their concerns.
Opinions, Column, Featured Column
Students’ Healthy Diet Should Be BC Dining’s First Priority
Confession: I used to be 250 pounds. While a small fraction of this could be attributed to an Italian grandmother who had little to no regard for portion sizes, most of it could be attributed to late-night stress-eating coupled with the easy availability of junk food. As is the same with many college students across…
Opinions, Column
New Green2Go Container Program Should Be Free for Students
Throughout all of BC’s dining halls, over 60 percent of student meals are taken to-go, using containers that probably won’t make their way back to a recycling bin. To address this concern, BC Dining is currently testing a program aimed at reducing this waste. The pilot program, Green2Go (G2G), is currently available at Stuart dining…
Opinions, Column
Top 10 Things to Eat with BC Dining
Ah, the first month of school. When that Boston College meal plan money is at its peak. I’m sure a lot of you are wondering, how, oh how, will I ever spend it all? I have the perfect solution for you. Besides buying your meal plan-less friends lunch or dinner, here’s a list of the…
