October 6, 2016

A Year of Progress

As a Freshman in 2014, I had no idea what to expect from the Wheaton dining experience. It was a rollercoaster of a year with Chase and Emerson both being closed for renovations (at separate times) and the original "loft" transitioning into the Emerson from Balfour. I never personally had a problem with the food but it was pretty widely known that there were mumbles and grumbles about our services. To their credit, feeding so many students couldn't be an easy task especially with all of the major renovations .
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After taking medical leave for unrelated health problems, coming back this fall has been a breathe of fresh air and I've personally become a big fan of our new dining service head, Scott O'Rourke. The class of 2020 will never appreciate the variety of healthy options that we have now comparatively to students who lived through the old Chase. Don't get me wrong, the old grill was fantastic- who didn't love getting omelets, burgers, or chicken patties made to your liking at any hour? That being said, I think Mr. O'Rourke and the dining services crew have taken great strides to provide more and healthier options that appeal to a larger variety of students. With a large stocked salad bar and a multitude of options ranging from sandwiches to Indian food it's hard to believe you cant find something to eat.

For students who do have requests, I've come to understand that Mr. O'Rourke is very open to suggestion. So if you're so inclined, shoot him an email and make your contribution to the progress of our dining services.

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