Revamping Dining
Following Joe Flueckiger’s departure, the Editorial Board reflects on what it values most about Val and what changes they hope to see as dining transitions to new leadership.
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Flueckiger Steps Down as Head of Dining Services
Joe Flueckiger, who has served as executive director of dining and hospitality services for more than six years, resigned earlier this week. He shared his reflections on his time in the role.
Val Relocates, Reduces Supply of Disposable Cups
Val has made to-go cups less accessible in the hopes of reducing unnecessary waste. Some staff say it is part of a larger plan to phase out all plastic and paper materials.
College To Discontinue To-go Containers in Val
The college announced on May 1 that to-go containers will no longer be provided in Val beginning this summer, citing budgetary and sustainability concerns.
Rants and Raves: Stop Whining About Amherst Dining
Columnist Thomas Brodey ’22 claims that Amherst students should discard their privileged complaints about Val food in favor of more substantial topics of conversation.
Despite Mixed Val Experiences, Students Express Gratitude for Dining Accommodations During Covid
This story began, as so many things in this pandemic campus do, when a
discussion in the on-campus student group chat spiraled into a spirited debate
over dining options. Students sent a slew of complaints regarding flavor,
lamenting the absence of things like plain pasta or waffle-makers, both of which