The Market at Alvin’s will expand later this month to a full market with additional space and new food options, officials said.
Students happy about caf food as Chick-fil-A construction delays
Chartwells, the university’s food service provider, has impressed some students with its food options, but officials have yet to open the Chick-fil-A Express students were promised.
10 ways to save/make money this summer
There’s one thing almost all college kids have in common: they’re broke. Here are some ways to prevent going further down the pit of debt.
Campus joins with new food service provider
OCU will enter enter a contract with a new food service provider on July 1.
Students concerned with food allergens
Some students claim that Sodexo, OCU’s food services provider, does not accommodate their dietary needs, especially in the caf.
SGA approves semester budget, plans for spring
Student Government Association approved their semester budget during the first meeting of the semester.
10 Cyber Monday must-haves
Here are some hidden Cyber Monday gems that I feel empowered to expose to the public.
Campus cook prepares Thanksgiving brunch celebration
Willie Butler, weekend campus cook, will host a special Thanksgiving celebration at brunch Nov. 20 in the caf.
Sodexo to extend hot to-go food pilot program
The hot to-go food pilot program in the caf will continue throughout the rest of the semester, officials said.
Food service app allows students to plan meals ahead of time
A new app from Sodexo, the campus food service provider, allows students to plan their meals without having to step inside the caf at all.
Sodexo focus group identifies food waste issue
Food waste was noticed this semester by the focus group Sodexo organizes each semester. The focus group is made up of several students who volunteered to give feedback to Sodexo.
SGA, Sodexo negotiations lead to more food service changes
SGA leaders began negotiating with Sodexo officials after passing a resolution in February that allowed SGA President Chance Johnson to address six requests.
SGA prepares for the end of terms, new officers
Student Government Association members are focused on tying up loose ends a month before new officers take office.
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.
The man behind the grill
“It’s my responsibility to treat you well–like a name, not a number,” Willie said. “You’re not a meal plan. You’re a person.”
Holiday Hospitality: feeding the homeless in OKC
Students have the opportunity to donate their unused prepaid meals to provide lunch for the homeless in Oklahoma City.
Administrators urged to cooperate with SGA
Food service is a touchy subject on college campuses. Food is one of college students’ top complaints, according to studentadvisor.com. It is nice to know Student Government Association is seeking solutions to issues surrounding food on campus. But the real problem is university administrators not cooperating with SGA in these efforts. Sodexo, the university’s food…
SGA works to solve food service issues
Students are concerned with the university’s food service provider, Sodexo, and Student Government Association wants to help. SGA officials said they hope to resolve concerns surrounding Sodexo’s food quality and its contract with the university. They have not determined a definite plan yet, but they are exploring issues and possible solutions. “We’re not necessarily…
Sonja Rhodes – OCU’s Most Passionate Caf Employee
Q: Sonja, how did you come to OCU, where you are one of the most loved cafeteria employees? A: Well, honey, I was born and raised in California, but my parents were from OKC. My mom went to OCU, actually! When they got married, my dad was a bus driver in San Francisco. Eventually, he…
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…
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,…
Serving pancakes in tradition before Lent
Wednesday at the Wesley will host Flat Tuesday, a traditional pancake dinner marking the last day before the season of Lent. Flat Tuesday is a free event from 5-6:15 p.m. Feb. 17 in Watson Lounge in the lower of the Chapel. The season of Lent is the six weeks leading up to Easter, it is…
OCU celebrates International Education Week
The OCU Study Abroad department will celebrate International Education Week with a variety of events and presentations.
Native American Heritage Week begins
The Native American Society is hosting Native American Heritage Week this week.
