‘The prevalence is dishonorable’: Food insecurity exacerbated by UC Berkeley meal plans
In one semester, campus junior Jae Won Sim lost about 30 pounds ― and not because he wanted to.
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Tag Archives: Cal Dining
Places to steer clear of on Cal Day if you’re with your parents
If your parents are accompanying you on Cal Day, here are five places you should avoid to make sure they’re still on board with letting you commit by the end of the day:
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What if Steve Carell’s iconic characters went to UC Berkeley?
With a variety of iconic portrayals from Michael Scott in “The Office” to Gru in “Despicable Me,” we at the Clog can’t help but think how these characters would live life at UC Berkeley.
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Cal Dining unveils meal plans beginning fall 2019
In response to student feedback, Cal Dining has unveiled new meal plans open to undergraduate and graduate students beginning fall 2019.
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‘Life as a potluck’: Berkeley holds community dinners during Thanksgiving
In addition to the turkey and a box of produce, the families received $40 grocery store gift cards provided by the UCPD police officers’ union, University Village management and UCPD, according to a press release. A group of UCPD officers, Cal Dining staff, housing managers and campus administrators delivered the donations Nov. 16.
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Cal Dining employee claims substance in Crossroads’ salad bar vents was not mold
A Facebook post on the page “Overheard at UC Berkeley” showed pictures of the salad bar vents at the Crossroads dining hall Sept. 19, with a caption alleging mold was growing in the vents — but a Cal Dining employee stated that it was not mold.
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Clog report: Cal Dining replaces meal swipes with grade-based system
Students who receive test scores in the A range will receive access to late-night dining services, quality chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, fries and more.
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5 places that are cheaper and tastier than Cal Dining
The best thing about college cafeteria food is its affordability, so with the recent price hike, here are some alternative options to save you some money.
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UC Berkeley can’t cut corners when it comes to feeding its students
CAMPUS ISSUES: The campus’s new meal plan undermines the administration’s goals to combat food insecurity.
How many meals a day should a UC Berkeley student get to eat? Nutritionists (and anxious parents) might say three. Busy students might argue that they’d be fine with just two — especially if it means they can sleep through breakfast. The campus, however, seems to think that students only
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Cal Dining replaces meal points with meal swipes
“The decision was made to be more aligned with the food services other UC campuses offer,” campus spokesperson Adam Ratliff said in an email. “It is important to note that for all Meal Plans, when dining in residential commons, students must use all meal swipes, then they may use their flex dollars.”
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