The Ithacan

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As a junior on the swim team, I can say that achieving a balanced, nutritious diet as a student-athlete with a meal plan is extremely difficult.

I put time aside at home to go grocery shopping and make food for myself. It requires much more work but eating food that I actually enjoy is worth it. 

All in all, I did not come to Ithaca for the food. Good luck to those with dietary restrictions on campus, it will be difficult, but try not to skip meals.

In March 2019, Ithaca College announced its decision not to renew its contract with Sodexo, a food service management company.

Ithaca College Dining Services, fueled by food provider Sodexo, has received high ratings for its vegan options over the past several years.

Hiding notes around campus is just one of the activities the Random Acts of Kindness club does weekly.

Though the Terrace Dining Hall at Ithaca College underwent major renovations this year, it has experienced new problems with staffing and operations. Jeffrey Scott, Sodexo area general manager, said attendance in the dining hall has been up about 10 percent so far this semester, which he said could be attributed to the renovations. However, the dining hall experienced a shortage of student employees and is also missing a chef manager.

The college’s Dining Services have added new, more expensive dining options for students looking for a more gourmet meal.

With student loan debt accumulating and the cost of living on the rise, experts encourage students to become more conscious of their spending habits.

Terrace Dining Hall opens a new food venue to supply healthier choices for students.

About 15 percent of the food served in the dining halls at Ithaca College is from local farms. Students at the college answered this question: Does it matter to you whether food in the dining hall is local?

Blondeva Brooks, an employee at Campus Center dining hall, swipes in hundreds of students at Grab and Go daily.