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Show THE THUNDERBIRD A light and airy dining room is now part of SUSC's day-to-da- y life on campus MONDAY MARCH 28, 1988 PACE 15 Welcoming colors add to the ambience Thunderbird Circle Dining, Country Store are all new e of food centers makes waiting The distinctive for food less tiresome than in the old Student Center A halt-circl- great variety of selections is available. COUNTRY STORE The Country Store provides a wide selection of goodies. Even secretaries on one of their two daily breaks can partake. We see youMarva Middleton, Shirley Cowan and Cindy Mitchell cutting in front of that poor student. students arrive at the Thunderbird Circle Dining Room, they will notice a whole new layout and design from the old cafeteria Like the rest of the building, the dining area uses desert colors in deep sandstone and rich greens The dining area features carpeting, padded seats, and plenty of greenery Large windows look out on the campus "It gives the students a more pleasant atmosphere to eat in," said Garth Jones, director ot Food Services. Sterling Church, vice president for students semces, said as an added bonus, the new location is closer to campus residents and is in the flow of traffic for other students who want to relax or grab something to eat on the run In addition to an expanded dining area, Food Service employees have more space to prepare and serve food. "We arranged the ordering area into a scramble system. It seems to be the design of the '80s," said Jones. Food items are arranged in a half circle and split into stations with neon titles hanging above them. Stations include frozen flavors, soup and salad, deli, grill, pantry, bakery, beverages, and a world fare station which features ethnic foods. After students make their meal selection they can go through one of two exits each with two checkout lines. During busy times, all four lines will open. Food Service employees can also partition an exit off and allow patrons to go through only one side. Students can pay cash for their meal or use their resident living meal plan. The plan allows students to use a computerized meal ticket. Food purchases are subtracted from the ticket total each time the student uses the it at the Thunderbird Circle Dimng Room or at the Country Store. The plan is not limited to residents. Anyone can purchase a meal plan through Food Services. Jones said some food items received a modest price increase while others remain the same or lower. In addition to the food stations, Jones said the new dining room will offer afternoon specials for people who want to purchase an inexpensive, complete meal. Most items are priced under $2. For example a student can purchase a deli sandwich and a beverage for about $1 50. "Our competition, such as McDonalds or Burger King, determines our prices," said Jones. "Of course, we're here for the dorm residents, but we also need to cater to the rest of the campus We provide a good product at a good price." "We look forward to serving students better," he said Thunderbird Dining Room hours are 7.30 am to 6 30 p m The dining area will remain open later for students who wish to eat or study there Food will not be allowed in the Kolob Canyon Living Room or the Grand Canyon Reading Room. After hours, the Student Center Board may sponsor occasional activities in the dining area Event such as Starlight Cluos and off ready-mad- e the close with a can area sponsors partition. The new Food Service office is located off to the side of the Country Store. That facility offers a great deal to the students, who no longer have to dine in when purchasing food on on campus. The Country Store allows students to buy quick food items they can take to other parts of the new Student Center, class, or home. The Country Store sits across the Kolob Living Room and in a recess off of the main hallway. Small cafe tables are located nearby. Because of the store's small size, it will be a one student operation. It is basically a take-ofood service, said Jones. Menu items include soft drinks, coffee, milk, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, pretzels, hot bread and jam, homemade brownies, rice crispie treats, big cookies, potato chips, ice cream, and Hostess snacks. A display case resembling those used in movie theaters holds many items for sale. Other equipment such as a microwave oven, refrigerator, sma!1 freezers, and an industrial-siz- e popcorn popper is located along the back wall of the store for the employee to use. mini-concert- s. ut (continued on page 16) |
