By Cassie Marceau

Have you tried to go get something to eat at Oceanview Dining Hall and noticed all the construction? I had the opportunity to talk to Rachel Fisk, Sodexo unit marketing coordinator and catering director, about what is going on at Oceanview. The first thing most of you are probably wondering is, When will it be finished? Construction will be done by the end of October, and the main renovations will include it to be ADA compliant on both entrances. ADA compliant just means that it will be more accessible for anyone with a disability.

You might wonder where the money is coming from to pay for this. Well, it’s not coming from SMCC. It’s coming from Sodexo, being part of their contract.

Most of you have most likely already noticed how much the Dining Hall has changed over the summer. There have been a lot more stations added, including the Simple Servings station, where you can get allergen-free food. Simple Servings is open during breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Along with all the renovations, there are also a lot more events going at the Dining Hall in the weeks ahead, and during the spring semester as well. This week, Oct. 23-27, is Weigh the Waste week (see “How Much Food Does SMCC Waste,” on Page 1); there will be Halloween-themed cupcake decorating on Oct. 30 and a spooky movie night on Halloween. November’s activities will include a Local Vendor Fair on the 2nd, an educational “Stop Hunger” trivia night on the 13th, Thanksgiving lunch on the 16th and a Star Wars night on the 30th. You can find a list of events on the Facebook page “Sodexo at SMCC,” and next to the cash registers in Oceanview.

As part of the renovations and all the events going on, one of the main goals was to create a space for everyone not to only eat, but to also socialize and do homework — to just create a more comfy space for everyone to be.