Dear Anna Woods, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this in hope to raise some awareness on some students who need the help of the entire school. I’ve been the VP of Finances for Student Government all of this time, but it’s become true now, more than ever, that the strength of the people will surpass the likes of individuals like … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Quarantine Conditions
by Christine Nappi, Features Editor For many, access to food isn’t a problem and can often be taken for granted. However, it’s not like that for all — some, especially college students, struggle to put food on their plate and wonder what their next meal will be. Food insecurity is present across all college campuses, and Manhattan College isn’t excluded from this problem, which is … Continue reading Helping Others Get The Scoop:Addressing Food Insecurity on Campus
by Alexa Schmidt & Colleen MacNamara, A&E Editor & Staff Writer The opening of Sip & Chill, a new cafe on campus, offered free food samples, raffles and the opportunity to meet the new staff on Thursday, Oct. 1. The cafe is located in what was previously known as the Red Mango space in Thomas Hall. Randall Tomblin, the retail food services manager of the … Continue reading Grand Opening of Sip & Chill Welcomes Fair Trade and Community Business
by Katie Heneghan & Madalyn Johnson, Web Editors Passing the midterm mark of the spring semester, students are still adjusting to their daily ritual of coming into Lockes, whether it’s to grab a quick bite before class or to join friends for a family-style dinner. But sometimes, Locke’s meal options for the day aren’t always up to par. Utilizing the ingredients and utensils Lockes provides in the … Continue reading A Locke’s Survival Guide
A Taste of the Palace just opened up in Riverdale two weeks ago right by Manhattan College’s beloved Jasper Deli. Right on West 238th Street, the new Middle Eastern restaurant has already established itself in Riverdale as the place to go for authentic Middle Eastern food. A Taste of the Palace offers free delivery and is already on UberEats, Grubhub and Seamless. In addition, they … Continue reading A Taste of the Palace brings Middle Eastern Cuisine to MC Community
by ALYSSA VELAZQUEZ, Staff Writer If there is one thing all Manhattan College students have in common, it is the need for food to get through their busy days. Now, thanks to the Campus Food Service Committee, students will have the opportunity to voice their opinions on the food served on campus in efforts to make their meals a true dining experience. Everyone is different, which … Continue reading Campus Food Service Committee: “The sky’s the limit!”
by ALEX McDONALD, Contributor On average, less than 1% of Americans eat the daily recommended amount of whole grains. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines recommends eating at least half of your grains, or about 3 servings, over the course of the day as whole grains. Carbohydrates have been recently getting a bad rap, but whole grains can act as an essential part of a nutritious and fueling … Continue reading Whole Grains: The Top Five Benefits
by ALEXA McDONALD, Guest Writer Editor’s Note: Alexa McDonald, Manhattan College’s dietician, will be occasionally contributing articles centered round healthy eating in college. Now that winter is in full swing, it’s time to relax in the warmth of your dorm and enjoy a little end of the day sweetness. Whether it’s in hot chocolate, a chocolate bar or baked into a cake, you’ll be happy to know … Continue reading Top 5 Reasons Dark Chocolate Made Our Superfood of the Month
by EMILIA DRONKERT, Contributor Whenever somebody tells me that they are an international student, my mind immediately jumps to one thing: food. Food is such an integral part of one’s culture and daily life, so going without your home cuisine for an extended period of time must be especially difficult. I talked to five international students at Manhattan College about their experiences with food in America, and … Continue reading International Students’ View on Food and Culture
