Though hordes of students may at times test the Danforth University Center’s maximum occupancy limits, Washington University alum Katrina Marshall loves the building—and the crowds that come with it.

As students pour into the newly constructed Danforth University Center and explore its various options for dining, they may discover that the seating area seats only about two-thirds of the people that Mallinckrodt Center could accommodate.

After more than 10 years of planning, the Danforth University Center (DUC) has finally opened its doors. Though the long lines and problems with the DUC’s eating facilities will certainly cause students some headaches, this small problem does not negate the DUC’s ultimate success.