University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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'-s., Y . t' .Q- Photo by Evie Pace You're kidding! They cancelled classes because there was a tornado in Oklahoma? Photo by Evie Pace A woman stops for a picture outside of Hampden Dining Commons ,ag Nina Nobrega enjoys a free moment. Photo by Evie Pace

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Photo by Evie Pace Move over Richard Gere here comes the next casual male. Rows of trees mark the way to Bershlre Dining Commons Q 4 i Photo by Judy Fxoia

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DINING C NS The Dining Commons, or the D.C.'s as they are commonly known, are part of everyone's college experience. Who can forget those chicken cutlets and that savory beef strudel? With the meal plan mandatory for freshmen and sophomores, over half of the campus visits the D.C.'s daily in search of nourishment. Each meal provides a wide variety of choices that should please almost any taste as well as the discriminating eye. Breakfast offers omelets or french toast, pancakes and waffles. Bagels, toast and several varieties of cereal are always offered for those who wish to eat light. At lunch time the selection grows even larger. Two main meals that can range from hamburgers to roast chicken to fried scallops are offered. If those are not to the students liking they can choose a hot dog, the soup du jour, a sandwich or they can help themselves to the salad bar which provides a variety of green, red, and orange vegetables. Dinner at the D.C.'s is usually the heartiest meal. Students can choose from three main dishes which range from steak to shepard's pie to canetelli supreme. Bread, rolls, fruit and desserts are available at the salad bar. For those with special dietary preferences the Basics line is available at each meal. Basics consists of a selection of foods that does not include red meat. These meals range from salads to pizzas to an enormous variety of tofu dishes. The D.C. regularly prepares tofu meatballs, tofu ala king, tofu burgers and tofu surprise. For any students who wishes to eat Kosher, he or she may do so at Hampden Dining Commons. Hampden, Berkshire and Hampshire Dining Commons are located in Southwest where the largest percentage of the stu- dent population lives. Franklin and Worcester Dining Com- mons are centrally located near Central and Northeast respec- tively. Some D.C.s offer a variety of settings in which to eat. There is the 'LBarracks, in Worcester D.C., which makes up the bulk of the dining space. Tables are fairly close together and the atmosphere is usually noisy and hurried. For those who have time between classes and wish to dine at a more leisurely pace there are small sections such as the Oak Room. These have a quieter and more comfortable atmosphere. Students may eat in any area regardless of where they live on or off campus. The only inhibiting factor depends upon the student's meal plan. The 19-meal plan is based on 3 meals a day and brunch and dinner on weekends. The 14-meal plan is based on two meals a day but can be used for any meal combination. The lO-meal plan, however, cannot be used on weekends and therefore limits the student to eating in the D.C. only during the school week. : Preston Curtis waits in line for his breakfast. wr,-4.-K. ' tj . ...K 1 Photo by Judy Fiola .Io Symanski and Scott O'Brien are hard at work. Photo by Judy Fiola S