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The Student News Site of Trinity University

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Mabee Market mishaps: Kiosks, meal swipes and more

Mabee Market mishaps: Kiosks, meal swipes and more

Trinity students weigh in on the recent technical disruptions at Mabee Market
Cael Ferland, Pulse Reporter October 27, 2023

Recent technical malfunctions with the Chartwells dining system have students calling for a reevaluation of the management of Mabee Market. From high prices, technical issues and lack of item variety,...

A student checks into Mabee Dining Hall using the new smart kiosks.

Chartwells continues cooking up change

Sustainability and accessibility are at the forefront of Chartwells’ ongoing assimilation
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter August 31, 2023

The incoming reviews of Chartwells have been largely favorable, allowing Trinity’s new dining provider to focus on long-term goals of being eco-friendly and accommodating. Despite plans for Chartwells...

Mabee Dining Hall's familiar Steak n' Shake will be replaced this coming fall.

Goodbye, Steak ‘n Shake. Hello Breakfast and Co.

Aramark-to-Chartwells transition develops with more concrete details revealed
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter April 13, 2023

Steak ‘n Shake is slated to be replaced by Breakfast and Co., with dining services changing to Chartwells in the 2023-2024 school year. This decision demonstrates the commitment of the Student Dining...

Previously, on SGA: Chartwells confirms on-campus food trucks

Previously, on SGA: Chartwells confirms on-campus food trucks

The following covers the meeting on April 12.
Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor April 13, 2023

Climate Check: Sophomore Senator Ani Siva gave an update on the library greenspace beautification project, stating that the project would move forward after they acquire one or two more green lights. Senator...

Chartwells to introduce similar rotating dining service

Chartwells to introduce similar rotating dining service

The concept of Revolve will live on as Trinity makes the switch to new dining provider
Joshua Mitra, News Reporter March 23, 2023

Amidst Trinity’s transition from Aramark to Chartwells as dining service provider, the future of many of the food vendors with which students are familiar is up in the air. With each merchant, Chartwells...

Greener pastures with Chartwells?

Greener pastures with Chartwells?

Call for accountability amid the promise of more sustainable dining
Ava Peinhardt, Opinion Columnist March 2, 2023

When Trinity announced that it would be switching its dining services provider to Chartwells after 50 years with Aramark, I was pleasantly surprised. Our relationship with Aramark was one fostered over...

SGA president Danny Nguyen moderated Tuesday's RFP committee panel.

Town hall reveals new info about Chartwells changes

Alejandra Gerlach, Managing Editor March 2, 2023

On Tuesday, Feb. 28, six members of the Request for Proposal (RFP) committee which selected Trinity's new dining contract, served as panelists at a town hall meeting in the Fiesta Room. The meeting was...

Trinity trades out Aramark for Chartwells

Trinity trades out Aramark for Chartwells

Trinity moves toward more ethical dining while protecting the jobs of frontline employees
Samara Gerstle, News Reporter February 23, 2023

Trinity announced on Feb. 13 that it will be switching dining service partners to Chartwells after 50 years with Aramark. Sheryl Tynes stated in an email to students that Chartwells “truly reflect[s]...