Despite their shiny, high-tech exterior, the pervasion of checkout kiosks throughout several of Boston College’s on-campus eateries is creating congestion, discouraging human connection, and damaging these key communal spaces.
Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down: Week of Mar. 17
After braving the January snow flurries and February downpours, it’s safe to say that this past week’s sunshine was well-deserved.
Students React to New Kiosks at Hillside Cafe
Chloe Chaple walked into Hillside Cafe on Monday morning to see the entrance to the service area replaced by self-ordering kiosks.
Dining Services Updates Its Offerings for the Fall Semester
As the fall semester approaches, Boston College Dining Services has made additions to its menus across all dining halls to both expand offerings and to better incorporate special dietary restrictions for students, spanning a wide array of foods and locations. Most notable among those changes is late night dining on Lower Campus moving from the…
Student-Run On-Campus Delivery Service to Launch Next Week
Unmotivated to walk to the dining hall one night sophomore year, JB Bruggeman, CSOM ’19, and his roommates realized that students would benefit from an on-campus delivery service.
Resolving the Drinking Stigma
“My wish is that there were some suitable on-campus locations where moderate drinking could take place with University approval.”
BC, Preparing Strategic Plan, Has Complicated History On Student Center Efforts
BC is the only top-30 university without a student center.
In Response to Student Demand, O’Neill and Hillside Extend Hours
“Hillside After Dark” is meant to give students somewhere to gather and socialize other than their residence halls.
‘The Reality is Always Better Than the Brochure:’ Graduates at Agape
“Agape Latte Extra: Senior Night” featured graduates from the Class of 2015 who shared their experiences in the last year since graduation.
Life Behind the Hillside Counter with Mark Judd
Hillside Cafe—a popular destination to grab a bite, work on homework, or people-watch—certainly doesn’t run itself. Mark Judd helps.