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EDITORIAL: Avoid Forking Over for Campus Meal Plans

By Editorial Board February 7, 2017

The past academic year has seen the successful implementation of long-anticipated dining reforms and the promise of further renovations by fall of 2017. However, students continue to skewer Auxiliary Business...

University Renews Aramark Contract

By Tara Subramaniam and William Zhu November 4, 2016

Aramark will remain the university’s dining contractor for the next 10 years, with plans to expand meal exchange options and convert the first floor of O’Donovan Hall into a food court this summer. The...

Trump Hotel Opening Spurs Labor Protests

By Grace Lobo November 1, 2016

More than 400 people protested the grand opening ceremony for the Trump International Hotel in on Pennsylvania Avenue to demonstrate against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s stances on...

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The new meal exchange options offered by Aramark this academic year, expanding options for students beyond Leos, above, have been met with enthusiasm despite discrepancies in pricing.

Students Commend Dining Changes Despite Value Gaps

By Matthew Trunko September 27, 2016

With Aramark’s new meal exchange policy, students may not receive the actual monetary value of their meal swipes when using them at Hoya Court and Cosi. Aramark’s dining policy reforms this...

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As the dining contract expires, Aramark and Sodexo come under scrutiny for their treatment of workers.

Dining Contract Concerns Raised

By Christian Paz September 16, 2016

As the university approaches its December contract renewal deadline with Aramark, the two finalists for the meal service contract — Sodexo and current auxiliary services provider Aramark — presented...

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Aramark Diversifies Options as Contract End Looms

By Tara Subramaniam March 10, 2016

With its contract coming to an end in May, Aramark is implementing changes to its dining options such as increased weekend brunch options and new food stations including sushi, as well as incorporating...

‘Flex-ible’ Dining Plan

By Editorial Board January 26, 2016

Dining hall plans compose a significant portion of the costs of living here at Georgetown. On top of that, they can also affect students’ physical health if the dining options are too unhealthy. These...

CAROLINE KENNEALLY FOR THE HOYA
Five Starbucks locations in D.C. may soon serve wine and beer, pending approval from the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration.

Starbucks Applies for Liquor Licenses

By William Zhu October 27, 2015

Starbucks applied for liquor licenses for five of its Northwest Washington, D.C. locations earlier this month as part of the expansion of its “Starbucks Evenings” offerings. The Wisconsin Avenue,...

A Rotten Program

A Rotten Program

By The Editorial Board October 23, 2015

O’Donovan Hall serves around 3,000 students per week — slightly less than half of the student body — and receives a near-constant barrage of student criticism. Recognizing the poor reputation of...

DAN KREYTAK FOR THE HOYA
As Aramark and Georgetown’s contract comes to an end in 2017, the company has increased its dining options beginning this academic year at both O’Donovan Hall and its Grab ‘n’ Go locations, including a wider international selection in response to student feedback.

Leo’s Sees Wider Dining Options Ahead of Contract End

By Aly Pachter October 9, 2015

Ahead of the expiration of Georgetown’s contract with its auxiliary services provider Aramark in 2017, the company has increased its efforts to improve the quality of on-campus dining and engage with...

As Contract End Looms, Dining Reexamined

By Tom Garzillo September 22, 2015

Students participated in focus-group sessions this week as part of an external evaluation of on-campus dining options and the meal plan structure in light of the upcoming expiration of the contract between...

Aramark Reduces Waste Through Compost Program

By Ashley Miller April 24, 2015

Aramark launched a new composting program in collaboration with the Office of Facilities Management and the Office of Sustainability, that will divert over 25 tons of food waste per month from O’Donovan...

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