(Photo courtesy of Eric Shultz) “Both dining halls feature the new spice racks.” Andrew Livsey Connector Contributor Students who have been to the South Campus dining hall recently may have noticed a fun new feature that has been implemented this semester. The South Campus dining hall now features a spice rack where students can add…
Palate Perspectives: Five Years of Dining at UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy of: Dunia Seidu) “The dining hall options very every day.” Dunia Seidu Connector Contributor Six resident students echo past students’ frustrations with the lack of healthy food options and meal variety at the Umass Lowell on-campus dining halls. This has been a hot topic for years, but they are still hoping for more…
The work/drive balance: A look into the commuter food experience at UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy of: Jake Hogan) “Lentil soup: Lentil soup prepared by Grace Foley.“ Jake Hogan Connector Staff Strolling through the Fox or South Campus dining halls after a long day of class is the norm for many UMass Lowell students. But not for many commuters, who say they think meal plans are too expensive for what…
First dining experience at UMass Lowell
(Photo courtesy: Kara MacDougall) “A customized sandwich offered in the dining hall.” Kara MacDougall Connector Contributor Although I am a junior at UMass Lowell, I had never tried any dining hall food until this week. I asked a few students around South Campus about their experiences dining at McGauvran Center to prepare for my first…
Eating healthy in college: is it viable?
(Photo courtesy of: Thomas McAndrews) “McAndrews picking fresh apples at Parlee Farms.” Ashley Greene Connector Contributor Maintaining healthy food habits while balancing a rigorous class schedule is difficult for many college students. Students at UMass Lowell mention numerous challenges with eating healthy, including a lack of nutritional information and variety at the dining hall, not…
The Thanksgiving Debate
(Photo courtesy of: The Today Show) “Thanksgiving is a debated holiday.” Riley Fontana Connector Editor Putting aside the colonization of the holiday, Thanksgiving is bad. There is nothing this holiday has going for it except for tradition. This holiday only brings fights, stress and tons of wasted food. If you like Thanksgiving, you can already…
Dining hall pizza is the highlight of campus dining
(Photo courtesy of: primepizza.la) “Pizza is a popular choice among students for meals and snacks in the dining hall.” Steven O’Hara Connector Editor University of Massachusetts Lowell dining hall options have been and will continue to be a place for criticism and discussion. Many students feel very opinionated about the quality of food and dining…
What types of foods do UMass Lowell students prefer?
(Photo courtesy of Eggroll Cafe website) “A popular drink at Eggroll Cafe is their boba tea.” Rosemeen Khalifa Connector Contributor Many students on and off campus at UMass Lowell take advantage of food services at the dining commons. However, there are many who prefer a wider variety of diverse food options and instead opt out…
