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.
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Veggie Febbie: Cultivating a Plant-Based Community
This February, Veggie Club challenges Amherst students to try a plant-based diet for “Veggie Febbie.” Their end goal is to build a plant-based community and, for President Tim Carroll ’25, to convert a new class of long-term vegetarians.
Val Hacks: Pho’s Frappe
In this edition of Val Hacks, Pho Vu ’23 whips up a frappe in an effort to emulate Starbucks’ classic and delectable drinks.
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.
Coping With Campus: I Rave About Val
Managing Opinion Editor Dustin Copeland ’25 raves about Val in this crossover column, a miniature ode to the ideal of a single unifying dining hall — especially a particular corner table in it.
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