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Grab-n-Go Changes Improve Wait Times

Grab-n-Go Changes Improve Wait Times

Grab-n-Go has made several modifications in response to long wait times from the previous academic year. The attendant-served salad bar was replaced by tables with prepackaged sides and snacks, and entrees are now served off to the side in tinfoil wrap.

Local Lookout: The Humble Peach

Local Lookout: The Humble Peach

Nestled in the heart of Amherst, the Humble Peach is a vegan bakery-cafe that opened last spring. The Student traces its origins, culinary philosophy, and secret ingredients, which culminate not only in a delicious, plant-based menu but action toward more sustainable food systems.

From Eggshells to Energy: Tracking the College’s Compost

From Eggshells to Energy: Tracking the College’s Compost

The college produces a staggering amount of food waste which, thanks to a new contract, is processed by Vanguard Renewables into low-carbon fertilizer and renewable natural gas. The new composting program is part of a broader reassessment of food systems and food waste at the college.