Unless you’re a freshman, you probably noticed that something was missing from Marina Dining Hall and after spring break it will be coming back to Marina Dining Hall. It is, of course, breakfast. Breakfast had always been served at Marina until last semester when it was only available at Knight’s End Caf. The move to Knight’s End was done in part to save money for both Sodexho-Marriot and the University. The reason for bringing it back to Marina was explained by, Craig Ronson, manager at Marina Dining Hall. He explained that the reason why breakfast is coming back to Marina is because it is better equipped to handle the meal and that it is what students want. Breakfast will occur in Marina from 7:30-9am where hot foods will be available. From 9-9:30 there will be a continental breakfast where there will be available to students coffee, donuts, bagels, etc. He also explained that students will be able to use the meal plan as usual. It will count as a meal so that they will not be allowed to use a meal for breakfast at Knights End Caf. When Mr. Ronson was asked about Sodexho changing the meal plans to use the points at Marina and at Knight’s End he explained it would be too hard to regulate in Marina. Also Mr. Ronson said, “if all they want is a bagel, that’s what Knight”s End is for.” Basil George, a sophomore and a computer science major said, “All this means to me is that I will be missing more breakfast. Also I believe that they should let us change our meal plan so we have an option to eat either at Marina or Knights End.” When asked how he felt about the Marina bringing breakfast back, he also said, “Yes, I went to Knight’s End Caf about four times a week for breakfast and if I have to go to Marina it would drop down to once a week even though there was a lot less choice at Knight’s End Caf and at Marina there was a lot more choices.” Another student, Idris Daiz, a senior and computer science major said, “I think it’s a good idea because you can get as much as you want. Also I’m looking forward to more choices at Marina and not having to pay for every piece of it.”
The change begins on Monday, March 17 at 7:30 am.