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I say tomato,​ you say toma-No

November 20, 2009 | Richard Jesse Markel

The University’s catering service has been duped by the latest incarnation of the classic “sweatshop” argument. Labor conditions activists, who classically gave Nike grief about how they make shoes, have shifted their gaze toward farmers. Our food service company, Bon Appétit, has been tricked into supporting the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and their so-called “fair food” campaign.

Bear’s Den redux

October 07, 2009 | Randy Brachman

You may remember that I was boycotting Bear Lair. At first, it was easy. I switched from getting a biscuit in the morning to getting a scone or croissant at the DUC Café.

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