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FIU’s Food Pantry Increases in Usage

Rebecca Abraham & Aziza Ibragimova | Contributing Writers According to an email by Charles Andrews, the Student Food Pantry on the MMC campus has witnessed an increasing demand from FIU students. The Student Food Pantry, located on the second floor of the Graham Center, serves FIU students in need by allowing students to pick up […]

Nationwide Labor Shortage Impacts Dining on Campus

Maya Washburn / Asst. News Director FIU is experiencing a staffing shortage at its dining locations, with a rush to reopen restaurants and hire workers on the spot. The shortage – which began in September 2020 – is reflective nationwide as the pandemic caused a termination of many in-person jobs and limited work hours. “We […]

FIU Friendsgiving Campaign Helps Over 312 Panthers in Need

Camille Orquera/Contributing Writer The second year of Panther Dining’s Friendsgiving campaign has collected more than 312 meals for Panthers in need this year. The program continues to accept donations until Nov. 30. “These meals are going to be donated to the FIU Food Pantry and Fostering Panther Pride,” said Gabriela Alfonso, a registered dietician who […]

Roary’s Bay Cafe: late for class on time for midterms 

By: Valentina Palm/Asst. News Director   The new food court at Biscayne Bay Campus was late for class but opened right on time for midterm exams. Roary’s Bay Cafe was expected to open the first week of fall semester but due to construction delays it opened earlier this week on Monday, Oct. 14. Before, the […]

Students should rely on home-cooking rather than restaurants

Even though dining out is fun, it’s always best to learn how to cook. It's a necessity to becoming independent.

Deciding whether to eat in or dine out

Contributing writer Adrianne Richardson discusses the dilemma of choosing whether to eat in or dine out.

Letter to the Editor: Healthier options at Fresh Foods

A Letter to the Editor on Fresh Food Company.

Services available to you aren’t as bad as you think they are

An editorial on the services provided at FIU, such as panther dining, parking and the Barnes & Noble Bookstore.

Students miss their Fresh Foods

Students and patrons will have to go about their summer days at the University without Fresh Foods. The dining location is receiving a top-to-bottom renovation, scheduled for fall 2013 completion.

New options for meal plans coming fall 2013

Stephanie Mason/Staff Writer In an attempt to better tend to the needs of students, the University’s Dining Services will be making changes and additions to its options for meal plans. “Our goal is to try and meet the students’ needs,” said Patricia Williams, marketing manager for Panther Dining Services. According to Williams, the most popular […]

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