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Reginald Briggs, associate director and interim head of Dining Services, said students often misidentify gastrointestinal symptoms as food poisoning and attribute it to campus dining halls. Briggs said students may actually experience gastrointestinal distress because they have contracted viral gastroenteritis, which is commonly referred to as the stomach flu, or they have unrecognized food sensitivities.

IC dining services clarifies food safety practices

By Kai Lincke, Community Outreach Manager • May 3, 2023
In light of incidents where students have been attributing food poisoning to dining hall food, Dining Services clarifies its food safety practices.
At the Ithaca College Student Governance Council (SGC) meeting Oct. 3, members of Dining Services spoke as well as members from Physical Therapy Students of Color (PTSC).

SGC discusses adjustments to dining services

By Emma Kersting, Podcast Editor • October 5, 2022
At the Ithaca College Student Governance Council meeting Oct. 3, members of Dining Services spoke as well as members from Physical Therapy Students of Color.
Commentary: SGC hopes for positive change

Commentary: SGC hopes for positive change

August 29, 2019
If there is one thing I’ve learned in college, it’s that change is the only constant. Change sometimes moves us backward before it moves us forward.
Editorial: New in-house dining plan supports local businesses

Editorial: New in-house dining plan supports local businesses

August 29, 2019
In March 2019, Ithaca College announced its decision not to renew its contract with Sodexo, a food service management company.
From left, junior Maria White and sophomore Peyton Fleming eat in Towers Marketplace, formerly Towers Dining Hall. Ithaca College has brought in more retail dining locations as part of its new self-operated dining program.

New college-operated dining services dishes out changes

By Madison Fernandez, News Editor • August 29, 2019
In three months, Ithaca College started its own dining program, transformed its dining halls and brought in local businesses.
Bill Guerrero, vice president for finance and administration, is leaving the college to take the role of vice president for finance and administration at Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts.

VP of finance discusses future of Dining Services with SGC

By Alexis Manore, Staff Writer • April 9, 2019
Bill Guerrero, vice president for finance and administration at Ithaca College, spoke to the SGC about ending the college’s contract with Sodexo.
Editorial: New dining arrangement introduces potential risks

Editorial: New dining arrangement introduces potential risks

March 20, 2019
While the new dining services have the potential to revolutionize dining on campus, with that also comes the risk of worsening the program.
The college announced March 18 that it will not renew its contract with Sodexo. The food provider has existed on campus for nearly 20 years and has faced frequent criticism from the campus community.

UPDATE: IC gives more details on cutting ties with Sodexo

By Madison Fernandez, News Editor • March 18, 2019
Ithaca College announced March 18 that it has decided not to renew its contract with Sodexo, the college’s widely criticized food provider.
From left, sophomores Justin Wooster and Paige Florin attended the open forum March 4 to discuss their concerns about Sodexo, the current dining service at Ithaca College. Many criticized Sodexo at the event.

Students criticize IC Dining Services during forum

By Noah Pincus, Staff Writer • March 6, 2019
Ithaca College hosted an open forum to discuss Dining Services concerns with the campus community March 4 in the Klingenstein Lounge.
The vegan station in Campus Center. The vegan program at Ithaca College has received high ratings over the past several years, but vegans on campus have expressed skepticism.

Students question Ithaca College’s A-plus vegan rating

By Krissy Waite, Assistant News Editor • February 20, 2019
Ithaca College Dining Services, fueled by food provider Sodexo, has received high ratings for its vegan options over the past several years.
Ithaca College dining services have implemented a new food allergy dining area for those in the IC community who have allergies and sensitivities to certain foods.

Campus Center adds new exclusive food allergy area

By Elizabeth Henning, Staff Writer • February 18, 2019
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.
Editorial: Criticism should be paired with student engagement

Editorial: Criticism should be paired with student engagement

January 30, 2019
Rather than merely voicing our grievances to one another and posting on social media, students should voice their concerns to people who are actually capable of making change on our campus.
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