(Photo courtesy of UMass Lowell) “Hawk’s Nest is one of several dining options at UMass Lowell that has not yet returned to its pre-COVID functionalities.” Troy Lafond Connector Editor The quality of the dining hall has been a constant source of strife for students, as expressed frequently in this newspaper. Issues such as food availability…
Aramark needs improvement in several areas
(Photo courtesy of Aramark) “The official logo of Aramark.” Qinglong Diep Connector Staff Aramark has been our food vendor for quite some time for both catering and dining hall services. Their management team needs to address the complaints and issues students bring up each and every semester that are especially heard in our dining halls.…
UMass Lowell should partner with Farm Forward
(Photo courtesy of Farm Forward) “The official Farm Forward logo.” Andrew Theobald Connector Contributor UMass Lowell has always prided itself on its sustainability, particularly in its dining options, proudly labeling dishes as “plant-forward”: vegan, vegetarian, or halal. As a vegetarian, I have found myself satisfied with the selections offered. That said, UMass Lowell can do…
Dining hall workers ask UMass Lowell to support its family by providing hazard pay and compensation for lost hours
(Courtesy of UMass Lowell) Brigid Archibald Connector Editor With 85 percent of workers laid off, UMass Lowell’s dining hall and cafe workers have created a petition asking for the university to commit to guaranteeing full pay for hours lost due to the closing of the campus. The petition was posted almost two weeks ago and currently has 165 signatures. It has…
Aramark On Thin Ice: University administrators deliver firm ultimatum to meal provider
(Photo Courtesy of UMass Lowell Dining) Pricing for UMass Lowell’s 2019-2020 Plans, which are mandatory for most campus residents, range from $4,450 to $5,120. Brigid Archibald Connector editor Last spring, UMass Lowell dining halls underwent a reform that was supposed to fix issues with food quality and service in the dining halls. Flyers were hung…
Op-ed: Is it ethical for UMass Lowell to partner with Aramark?
Alexander Gounaris Connector Contributor On Dec. 3, 2018, students at New York University (NYU) — the nations largest private university — began a 155-hour occupation of the institution’s library demanding the termination of any business relations with the dining services conglomerate Aramark. NYU’s Incarceration to Education Coalition, which advocates for prison divestment organized the protest.…
Cumnock reopens, student organizations impacted by university growing pains
Andrew J. Sciascia Connector Editor In previous academic years, North Campus students have found themselves between classes sitting out in their cars, cramped elbow to elbow in hallways outside their lecture halls to do homework or making the lengthy trek back to Fox Dining Commons just to have a bite. Recognizing a key issue in…
Students respond to the Student Open Forum on campus dining
On Nov. 1, UMass Lowell students had the opportunity to voice their opinions about campus dining. (Courtesy of UMass Lowell) Andre Ragel Connector Staff On Nov. 1, University Dining held its annual Student Open Forum on Campus Dining, sponsored by the Student Government Association. Days after Larry Siegel, associate vice chancellor of student affairs, and…
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