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Johnny Walker, a worker at Halal Shack in the George Sherman Union, creates a bowl for a customer. Student concern has risen over increased meal prices and decreased portion sizes at the GSU. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU students voice concerns about prices, portions at GSU

Leia Green April 2, 2024
Students expressed frustration with the dining experience at the George Sherman Union, saying food prices have increased while portions have shrunk. Additionally, students have expressed that weekend closures have caused inconveniences. 
UNMASKED: What is your favorite food?

UNMASKED: What is your favorite food?

Veronica Thompson November 9, 2022

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what is your favorite food? Click here to stream this episode of...

Haley Alvarez-Lauto / DFP Staff

The Intersection: Finance Meets Delicious Dining

Katie Harmon June 8, 2022
There were too many great restaurants to mention, so I just highlighted a few, and I hope you check out these and all the other amazing restaurants around Boston that are delicious and budget friendly.
Smaran Ramidi / DFP Staff

EDITORIAL: For some, masks are here to stay — and that’s okay

Editors March 3, 2022
What may seem like an unwelcome cause of “maskne” for someone who has already gotten COVID-19 may be a necessary health measure for a student with immunocompromised family members. 
price surges at George Sherman Union

Food prices fluctuate at GSU as pandemic creates supply chain challenge

Walker Armstrong February 1, 2022
Panda Express and Greens and Grains saw a price increase in menu items, while prices went down at CRBC.
A vegan breakfast taco at the vegan station in West Campus Dining Hall. Boston University students with dietary restrictions and allergies have expressed dissatisfaction toward several meal options available at campus dining halls. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students with dietary restrictions, allergies comment on limited dining options on campus

Phil London November 5, 2021
Lack of variety, availability and clear labeling listed as concerns.
Compost bins in the George Sherman Union in 2018. Boston University senior Giovanni DiMaggio created the Food for Every Terrier app to partner with the GSU to decrease food waste after winning a seed grant from Innovate@BU last semester. GSU. MIKE REDDY/ DFP FILE

Students question BU Dining’s resistance to Terrier-created sustainability app

Lauren Rowlands October 7, 2021
Student received $500 seed grant to develop app idea but has been met with difficulty from officials.
EDITORIAL: Students, it’s time to make a collective effort to support our neighboring businesses

EDITORIAL: Students, it’s time to make a collective effort to support our neighboring businesses

Editors October 19, 2020
The next time you’re hungry, take a stop by a smaller restaurant to support those who have supported us for decades.
East to West: March 2, 2020

East to West: March 2, 2020

Justin Tang March 2, 2020

This episode is also available on SoundCloud. In this episode of East to West, we cover new openings and closings at the GSU Union Court, a significant increase in incidents of white supremacy propaganda...

Students get lunch at the George Sherman Union’s Union Court. Basho and Panda Express reopened in the George Sherman Union Monday as part of ongoing renovations. YINUO ZHANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

New GSU restaurants offer increased efficiency and variety

Emma Lindsey February 27, 2020
In BU’s Union Court, two food vendors, Basho and Panda Express, reopened Monday. Alongside the reopenings, a new food concept, The Market, was unveiled Tuesday. The Market’s launch was accompanied by the closing of three other food options: Charles River Bread Co., Cheesology and Cranberry Farms.
East to West (feat. Angela Yang): February 3, 2020

East to West (feat. Angela Yang): February 3, 2020

Justin Tang February 3, 2020

In this episode of East to West, we cover BU’s decision to suspend this semester’s Shanghai study abroad programs, the first recreational marijuana shop opening in Boston, and a profile on the...

A worker enters the construction area in the George Sherman Union. Renovations to expand and redesign the food court and kitchen are set to be finished by the Fall 2020 semester. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

GSU construction expected to finish before Fall semester

Emma Lindsey January 30, 2020
Renovations to update the seating area, kitchen and several food concepts of Union Court on the first floor of the George Sherman Union began in December of 2019. Renovations will be complete by the fall 2020 semester, according to Colleen McGinty, executive director of construction services.
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