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Senior Computer Science major Robert Orzoff plates his spaghetti
in Neptune's dining hall Wednesday evening.

Leftover meal plan money used for upgrades to dorm kitchens

By Andrea Azzo | October 20, 2011

At the end of the week, any money not used by a student's meal plan doesn't roll over into the next week; on Monday morning, the balance resets for the week. Some students may wonder where the extra, unused cash goes. However, Michael Stang, executive...

Things to consider when deciding where to take summer classes

By Portia Kerr-Newman | April 19, 2011

It's getting close to the end of the school year and students are wrapping up midterms and preparing for final exams. While some students are excited for their chance to relax following the stressful school year, not everyone is going to take a break...

Dorm food not so appetizing

Dorm food not so appetizing

By Portia Kerr-Newman | November 16, 2010

Most students who live on campus can relate to having a meal plan for dining in the residence halls.This year was my first year having a meal plan in my three years of college. My first week of school I was happy to see all the selections I could choose...