Tag: campus dining
Green Bean opens with a festive gathering after a two-year hiatus
Occidental's student-run coffee shop, the Green Bean, was decorated with fairy lights, colorful ribbons and balloons tied down to Yerba Mate bottles Feb. 5....
Campus Dining staff shortage leads to reduced hours, disposable dishware, longer...
Since Occidental's in-person return, the Marketplace staff has been working hard to feed the student body despite a staffing shortage, according to Amy Muñoz,...
A day in the life: On shift with the Marketplace’s Jenny...
11:30 a.m. On a typical day, Jenny Mendoza, known to students as simply "Jenny," arrives for a long shift at the Marketplace as a cashier....
Occidental students return to campus and to NELA local businesses
Throughout the pandemic, small businesses of all kinds have struggled to adapt and stay afloat. Now, the return of Occidental students is having a significant impact...
Opinion: Longing for late night Cooler culture
This summer, the question of “What are you most excited for?” was a common conversation starter. The first answer always referred to the mundane,...
Furloughs, hiring and budget cuts seek to minimize $33 million deficit
With only around 100 students residing on campus and 1,835 students — 12 percent fewer than anticipated — enrolled at the college for the Fall 2020 semester,...
Martin Fernandez named new Campus Dining Executive Chef
Executive Chef Martin Fernandez began work at Occidental Aug. 19, 2019 following the departure of previous Executive Chef Michael “Meesh” Montygierd Summer 2019. Fernandez came to...
Stories behind a decade of The Green Bean Coffee Lounge
Greeted by shimmering streamers, a cow piñata and rainbow-colored balloons galore, students and faculty gathered Oct. 23 to celebrate the Green Bean Coffee Lounge's...
Members of Occidental’s food community gather to provide inside view into...
Representatives from various departments across Occidental gathered for a panel in Johnson Global Forum Feb. 28 to provide a more transparent view of how food systems...
Food for thought: We should make time for mindful mealtimes
The beginning of the year is a time when people reflect, set goals and change themselves and their habits for the better. It’s a...