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Davis Library cafe project indefinitely postponed

By Allison Hurley | November 10

UNC hosts a variety of other cafe options around campus, however on-campus dining options close before or at midnight.

Column: Carolina Dining Services claims to be food-forward. Its association with Aramark says otherwise.

By Natalie McCarthy | October 13

"If students must fork over thousands of dollars for meal plans, they should know whose plate they’re eating off of."

CDS provides halal-certified chicken in dining halls under new vendor

By Dallia Lindell | September 12

Carolina Dining Services reintroduced halal-certified chicken to Chase and Lenoir dining halls last Friday after they ran into sourcing issues in August. ...

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CDS and community members reflect on Bojangles litter across campus

By Regan Butler | July 16

Bojangles’ rectangular boxes has reportedly caused trash cans to overflow and litter to increase across campus, potentially due to the bulkier packaging. ...

University provides variety of food options in dining halls, on-campus restaurants

By Sarayu Thondapu | May 21

When choosing a dining plan, it's vital for incoming students to consider both the numerous options available to them and the caveats, like Chapel Hill's ...

Some on-campus students find budget-friendly solutions in dorm cooking

By Brooke Xu | April 15

For students who live on campus with a small meal plan — or none at all — cooking and meal prepping in residence halls can be a cost-effective solution ...

Taylor Hall welcomes new hot food vending machine

By Sofia Szostczuk | March 26

The new Just Baked Smart Bistro kiosk offers warmed savory and sweet foods such as small burger sliders, potstickers, cinnamon rolls and molten lava cakes. ...

Column: UNC has a PLUS Swipe problem

By Teo Almaguer | February 28

"Were you planning on using a PLUS swipe for dinner? I hope you’re okay with fried chicken."

UNC Police arrest individual at Chase Dining Hall for trespassing, resisting arrest

By Lauren Rhodes | February 9

UNC Police arrested an individual at Chase Dining Hall at around 8:45 p.m. on Thursday for second-degree trespassing and resisting arrest.

Hundreds sign petition to 'restore freedom of expression' for Lenoir worker

By Celia Funderburk | February 7

Hundreds have signed a petition after Lee Win, a food service worker who is known for his banter with students at the ice cream bar in Lenoir Dining Hall, ...

Muslim students express concerns about halal-labeled foods in UNC dining halls

By Daneen Khan | January 25

Some Muslim students are wary of CDS's halal options because of discrepancies in its online menu, including sourcing and lack of providers.

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Bottom of Lenoir welcomes La Farm Bakery, IP3 to move to Chase

By Keerthana Gotur | January 14

Alpaca will now be serving students Monday though Friday in lieu of the Taste of the Hill rotation, which featured IP3 and Alpaca on alternating days. ...

Student creates petition to remove calorie labels from dining halls

By Charlotte Wilkerson | October 25

Grabriela Giulumian, the student behind the petition, said calorie labels can be a "huge trigger" for those with eating disorders or susceptible to eating ...

Three new restaurants come to the bottom of Lenoir, two leave

By Keerthana Gotur | August 20

Asian restaurant Bento Sushi will replace Sushinara in the bottom of Lenoir Dining Hall this fall, while Bandido’s has been moved into a permanent location ...

Editorial: No, that seat isn't taken. No, you can't join me.

By Editorial Board | March 5

"In this new semester, I encourage you to have a meal by yourself and appreciate precious quality me time."

Sustainability in sorting — CDS campaign promotes composting and recycling

By Anna Heath | October 23

To help educate students and community members on proper composting and recycling at UNC, Carolina Dining Services created the Eat Sort Win campaign. ...

Column: Ranking the seven places to eat at the bottom of Lenoir Hall

By Lucas Thomae | July 5

"Not sure where to spend your precious Plus Swipes? Do not worry. Without further adieu, here is my very official and infallible ranking of the seven ...

Op-ed: It's time to divest from Aramark

November 16

"As UNC’s contract with Aramark comes up for renewal in 2022, it is critical to divest from Aramark and invest in a partnership with a food service ...

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UNC employee Sam Wagner honored by Chase Dining Hall chef

By Jacie Smith | April 29

Chase Dining Hall employee Sam Wagner was recently surprised with with an honor from the chef — a set of knives, specially engraved with his name. ...

Column: In Chase Dining Hall, seating is getting a little fishy

By Hannah Kaufman | March 30

To many students, it’s just the clear, open seating area at Chase Dining Hall. Some might even call it “the big glass box” or “that thing people ...