The Ithacan

Four students attended an open forum to offer feedback about the change in meal service providers hosted by Ithaca College Dining Services Oct. 15.

While the new dining services have the potential to revolutionize dining on campus, with that also comes the risk of worsening the program.

The event included a panel of representatives from the college that discussed the future of Dining Services and addressed concerns brought up by the students.

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

Ultimately, the best way for Dining Services to improve is to genuinely listen to the desires of students, and then act on them.

Moving forward, Dining Services should extend this initiative to all dining halls and keep these anti-contamination areas open during all hours.

A new area located in the Campus Center Dining Hall opened at the beginning of Spring 2019 to provide a way for students with food allergies and intolerances to safely eat in the dining hall.

Even after these changes have been made, the company still leaves much to be desired. Enough is enough.

Ithaca College Dining Services implemented an array of changes to IC Square prior to the beginning of the Fall 2018 semester.

Ithaca College Dining Services has shown improvement, while many local Ithaca restaurants have committed critical violations with the Tompkins County Health Department.

Students debate whether Ithaca College Dining Services’ options effectively cater to the needs of students on special diet restrictions such as veganism, vegetarianism and gluten-free.

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