Instead of taking what happened in BD and the campus response as a way to further divide ourselves, we should take it to consider where we get our information, how we want our campus spaces treated, and how we engage with all members of this community in the future.

WashU Dining serves thousands of students daily across BD, the Village, and the DUC. Student Life’s Junior Multimedia Editor Sanchali Pothuru joined the team as they prepared for a Wednesday lunch rush on campus.

With the new dining company Sodexo, Washington University’s Dining Services’ gluten-free options have been updated this year.

Washington University has introduced 5 new local restaurants to campus, while also changing pre-existing dining locations such as the Danforth University Center (DUC) and Bear’s Den (BD) dining halls.

While food probably isn’t your priority right now, as a rising sophomore, I find myself looking back on my first year wishing I knew more about WashU food and dorm cooking last fall.

It has been over a month since the week of hectic red move-in carts, kaleidoscopic residential college shirts, and proud convocation chants for the Class of 2026.

WashU has a shortage of dining staff. We need to treat the staff they have with kindness and understanding.

As Dining Services faces supply chain issues and staffing shortages, some students are struggling to find food options on campus.

No matter how many booths are blocked off by blue tape, the people who make BD what it is are still there.

While all dining areas except for the law cafe are open and running, many have reduced hours and have altered processes to fit social distancing guidelines.