ALANA WINGATE
Special to The Leader
To dine or not to dine — that is the question.
Several of SUNY Fredonia’s dining halls have added grab-and-go options to accommodate students’ busy schedules, but do students prefer to eat in a dining hall with their friends? I asked Fredonia students their thoughts.
“I feel like the environment of the dining hall is very good, warm and open,” said public relations major Anthony Pascal. “Friendly staff, very clear instructions as to food, large variety of food daily, tvs with entertainment and news, large areas to sit.”
Although Pascal does enjoy the company of other students while eating his food, he said that he also isn’t opposed to dining alone.
“I can eat in both [settings] — at the dining hall and alone. If I eat alone, I’m eating in the rec room, not in my room,” Pascal said. “If I eat with friends, I usually go to Cranston; although I eat there alone sometimes as well. Willy C’s is only for late night meals usually.”
Sophomore video production major Brooke McIntyre voiced her feelings about eating alone, sharing that the option isn’t one she wouldn’t normally choose.
“I prefer not to eat alone. Especially not in my dorm room,” Mclntyre said. “I mean, if I need a grab and go [option], I will, but I refuse to eat alone in my dorm. That’s just something I can’t do.”
For many students, they find that dining on campus is a great way to connect with others.
“Being at Fredonia, I’ve become more social, and I actually really like eating with friends,” McIntyre said. “I’ve made most of my friends actually at the dining hall.”