Oklahoma City University’s Dining Services, like most parts of our campus community, seem to be making improvements for inclusivity, with dietary restrictions being a major focus for the Dining Services in the past few years. Throughout my three years at OCU, I’ve seen Kitchen 1904 opened and embraced by students and faculty, the change from…
Students complain of gluten-induced illnesses, other dietary concerns
The Oklahoma City University dining venues serve approximately 1,600 students a day, 900 of which go to the cafeteria, while Alvin’s Market and Kitchen 1904 serve about 700 combined. However, some students have come forward saying they feel their dietary needs are not being fulfilled by the venues, frequently becoming sick due to mislabeling and cross contamination of gluten-free meals, specifically, as well as vegan and vegetarian meals. This is significantly dangerous in some medical cases such as celiac disease, which, if gluten continues to be ingested, other serious complications can occur in a student’s health such as Type 1 diabetes, anemia, infertility, heart disease, intestinal cancer and many more.
Chick-fil-A set to open March 7 with full menu
Chick-fil-A is scheduled to open March 7 on campus, but hot food still is unavailable at The Market at Alvin’s.
Students pleased with full Market at Alvin’s
The full Market at Alvin’s officially opened for service 6 p.m. Sunday with more space and new food options, especially for those with dietary restrictions.
Chartwells keeps historic name of Alvin’s Café
Alvin’s Café was named after Alvin Naifeh, a former OCU student and employee.
Chartwells to hire more students at new Alvin’s
Students can now apply to work at the Market at Alvin’s and will get the chance to work at a future Chick-fil-A Express.
New food provider falls short of improved expectations
We have a long way to go until this year is up, and hopefully changes will continue to be made as far as dining at OCU goes.
Chick-fil-A won’t provide enough variety on its own
Officials announced earlier this month that they will replace Alvin’s Café with a Chick-fil-A, leaving students with dietary restrictions concerned.
Students express concern about plan to replace Alvin’s Café with Chick-fil-A
University officials plan to replace Alvin’s Café with a Chick-fil-A. The decision was made based on a Jan. 12 dining survey asking students to voice their opinions on potential food providers.
Alvin’s Cafe oven fixed, weekly specials continue
Alvin’s Cafe is a study spot, a place to meet with friends, a restaurant with a diverse food selection, and much more to students.
Checkout the life of Jorden the cashier
Jorden Nelson, cashier, graces Alvin’s cafe with his presence nearly every night, serving students and conversing with anyone.
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.
Officials meet to improve campus study areas
A committee of faculty and staff is working to develop and improve learning commons areas on campus.
Officials urged to reevaluate food prices
By The Editors Dining on campus is always a touchy subject with students across the nation. Food is one of the top complaints on college campuses, according to studentadvisor.com. Hundreds of students were surveyed to find out what their top complaints about college are. Lack of diversity and tuition also made the list. The…
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…
Holiday decorations spread cheer across campus
The OCU campus has turned festive with the advent of the holiday season. Buildings across campus have blossomed with holiday cheer. Take a virtual tour of the bedecked campus with Student Publications.
Stress relief week events scheduled for midterms
Student Activity Council will provide opportunities for study breaks beginning Monday for Stress Relief Week. SAC hosts a Stress Relief Week during midterms and finals to encourage students to take study breaks during exam periods. Midterm exams officially begin Oct. 13.
Sodexo employee acquires new job
Kelli Keegan is no longer working as the director of operations for Sodexo, the university’s food service provider.
Keegan was promoted by the company to regional brand manager for Sodexo.
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.
Adding a new dining facility would ease line traffic, dining director said
More students purchasing meal plans means more business for OCU Dining and longer lines for students.
Alvin’s Cafe offers delivery option
Alvin’s Cafe employees now deliver to dorms.
