Desserts by Marshelle, a locally-owned baking and catering business, has begun to stock some of the shelves of Alvin’s supermarket with desserts for all, including gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, and many more dietary-restricted-friendly desserts.
Dining services consider replacing Chick-fil-A
OCU’s food service company Chartwells is considering replacing the university’s Chick-fil-A restaurant with a new food service called Bowl Life.
Campus closure removes work options for international students
International student employees are struggling after the Market at Alvin’s adjusted their hours due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Students frustrated by lack of diet-conscious dining options
Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free students have struggled to find sufficient meal options for themselves, both in the cafeteria and in The Market at Alvin’s.
editorial: Students encouraged to provide survey feedback
After reading student responses to a survey, Chartwells officials made changes, giving students what they want.
The Market at Alvin’s promotes new meal, snack options
The Market at Alvin’s expanded its meal trade options and snack choices this semester.
Dining officials celebrate caf grand reopening, plan new programs
During the summer, the space was given new flooring, paint, light fixtures, furniture, and decorations.
Senior guard prepares for career in athletics, business
Walter Rickett, mass communications senior and guard for the OCU men’s basketball team, is preparing for a career in athletics and business.
Flu deaths in Oklahoma increase, clinic offers vaccine
The country is experiencing one of the deadliest flu seasons in the last decade.
Market at Alvin’s closes to prepare for opening of full market
Officials closed The Market at Alvin’s at 11 a.m. Oct. 16 to complete renovations for the opening of the new Market on Nov. 19.
The Market at Alvin’s to expand, offer more options
The Market at Alvin’s will expand later this month to a full market with additional space and new food options, officials said.
Crazy Kazoo Lady: a bad advice column
Crazy Kazoo Lady has life experience and is ready to share it with the world. She’ll answer your questions and give you advice on everyday problems. Email any questions to chawthorne@my.okcu.edu.
Linda the cashier’s two cents
Linda Whittle can usually be found in her natural habitat: Alvin’s Cafe. Today’s feature unveils some new information about Linda, the cash register warrior.
14 OCU bucket list challenges by major
I’ve been thinking about all the things I have secretly wanted to do this year, so I developed a bucket list by major.
8 free, on-campus date ideas
Most social engagements cost money, reservations, and transportation. Here are eight dates to enjoy together without spending money or leaving campus.
SGA to address student concerns with food service [Video]
The Student Government Association’s Sodexo Resolution was passed by consent last week.
SGA approves resolution to address student concerns with food service
The Student Government Association’s Sodexo Resolution was passed by consent last week. The resolution includes six requests, some of which made the Top 10 list of issues on campus during the STAR Summit last year.
Students decide top ten issues on campus
Student leaders across campus brainstormed together to find the top 10 issues on campus at STAR Summit April 24. The event has been hosted by Student Affairs every spring to help bring together leaders from every student organization on campus to build community, plan the student activity calendar for the next academic year, and identify…
Workers fix damaged awning before new students arrive
By Sage Tokach, Staff Writer The awning on the southwest corner of the Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center began to droop last week to the point that it became dangerous to students. “I noticed the concrete bowing above my head as I went into Alvin’s last Tuesday,” said Shannon Beshears, dance performance sophomore….
Students question meal plans, Sodexo prices
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor One of the first things students must decide each semester, along with where they will live on campus and what classes they will take, is which meal plan they will use for the coming year. While nearly all students utilize Alvin’s Café or the caf for meals and snacks,…
Alvin’s offers new specialty items
By Kayla McKenna, Staff Writer Alvin’s Café started a new tradition toward the end of the fall 2014 semester, adding the weekly special. The specials are meant to offer a new home-cooked addition to the menu for the week. Prices of the weekly specials vary with each dish. “I just decided we needed to offer…
Resisting the urge: healthy snack habits for hard-core studying
By Lauren Matheny, Lifestyles Editor What you eat while studying can affect your memory, mood, and general well-being. Though it might seem easier to rip open a bag of chips or scarf down a candy bar, making healthful and easy choices can go a long way to energizing students for studying marathons or long days…
Columnist enjoys food, supports new campus restaurant
I had the great opportunity to be at a soft launch for Rehearsals, the new campus restaurant at the corner of 23rd Street and Kentucky.
Alvin’s releases dollar menu
Alvin’s Café released a new dollar menu Oct. 7.
The menu features new items that cost less than $2. Menu items include chips, candy, fruit, taquitos, hot dogs, and various types of slider sandwiches.
Campus restaurant scheduled to open sans alcohol
Rehearsals Grill will open with a revised business model, officials said Monday.
The university-owned building at 23rd Street and Virginia was leased to Sodexo, the university’s food service provider, who will operate the restaurant. Sodexo will run the restaurant, but will not serve beer or wine there, officials said.
Students encouraged to try new food options
By The Editors Returning students may have noticed changes in the cafeteria and in Alvin’s Café. OCU Dining services recently added more options to the menu in Alvin’s Café and upgraded some items in the cafeteria. The cafeteria has new coffee machines, as well as a hot chocolate machine. Other additions to the cafeteria include…
