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Thursday, April 16, 1998 - Page 8 FEATURES Students question some common Glar practices avenues available to them--calling, napkin By SARAH ilADIC£ so is the coffee. The only difference is psy- instead of the regular utensils? SIa!fWriter comments, and the food committee-to give chological. The Pub is outside of Glar and Equipment breakdown is the culprit. Ex- him useful, specific feedback on what they cooked to order, the dinners have nice ar- plained Dolid, "when the dish belt breaks "Where do they get this stuff?" are dissatisfied with. rangements and are served to you." down there's no way for dishes to go through. "There's nothing good to eat again." Why doesn't the Dining Hall serve the Why aren't students allowed to get two en- or if the steam goes off, we can', sterilize Does this sound familiar? same food as is served in the Pub? trees at once in the serving line? the dishes," Englar Dining Hall has long been the butt The same food is served in both the Din- The reason is simple: it wastes less food. Can nutritional i~formation be made of campus jokes and the recipient of much available on the food served? griticism. In an effort to address student con- "Yes," said Ootid, " you can get an ap- cerns, Director of Dining Services and Ex- "If somebody doesn't care for the food, they need to be proximate nutritional analysis and this will ecutive Chef Alan Ootid, Assistant Director specific about their wants and desires. When you're be incorporated in the fall semester," Brenda Davidson and Director of Auxiliary Should breakfast hours be extended on Services Barry Bosley answer some common serving 800, it's not going to appeal to everyone; TUesdaysand Thursdays to accommodate questions. students with classes that begin at 10 am? Why does the food taste so bad? that's why we try to give different options. It's not "In the fall," replied Dolid, "continental While this is a commonly heard question, your mother's cooking but we buy only Grade A food, Dolid explained that it is too general to ad- breakfast will be served until 10:30 am." What happens to leftovers? dress well. probably as good as, or better than, restaurants in "If somebody doesn't care for the food, town." The amount of food served is calculated they need to be specific about their wants based on historical data, so there are usually not a lot of leftovers. When there is "they're and desires. When you're serving 800, it's Alan Doltd, director of Dining Services and executive chef served within one day and eaten" or donated not going to appeal to everyone; that's why to homeless shelters, Dolid said. we try to give different options. It's not your Is food recycled? mother's cooking but we buy only Grade A ing Hall and the Pub, as well as at food shows "You can get as many entrees as you want, "No," "Any food, once Dolid. said food, probably as good as, or better than, and the special dinners. "It's psychological," but only one portion at a time because served, is not reused-it goes in the garbage restaurants in town," he said. said Bosley. Dolid agreed, "The chicken ten- people's eyes tend to be bigger than their disposal." He encourages students to use the many ders in the Pub and cafeteria are the same, stomach. You wouldn't waste food at home, How does the new block meal plan work? so why do it here?" said Dolid. The new meal plan for next semester has Why can't students take food out of the 220 meals a semester that can be eaten at £oft g~ Snfmt cafeteria? are allowed to take only one any time. Fifteen 10 are available midnight. Said for use in the "Students to pm from Pub piece of fruit or one ice cream novelty out of Davidson," it also allows reentering on a 359-R Manchester Road (route 27) the cafeteria with them so they can walk out meal, which you can't do now." Kegel Plaza eating a dessert. Glar is all you can eat three What are some changes that will occur meals a day, not all day. It's just like a nor- Westminster next semester? mal buffet house where you eat on the spot. "We plan more Mediterranean-style items (410) 857·9849 It's not to stock the dorm rooms," explained for a more healthful outlook, some foods Dolid. Students are stopped usu- cooked to order on a grill, and a special din- Spring Special ally only for taking excessive amounts of ner each month that will be on the meal plan, food, such as when they cram their pockets by reservation only for a small group of stu- quarts of milk. 1 month unlimited tan package $49.95 with food or remove said Davidson, is spoil- dents, featuring more exotic items that might reason, Another not appeal to the wider population," replied Regular bed. Extra charge applies to super beds age. "If a student takes a deli sandwich and Dolid. eats it three hours later and gets sick, they Alan Dolid welcomes student comments. Students with illreceive 25% off any lotion can say it was Glar's fault." He can be reached at extension 732. 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