Tagged as “Dining”

Listen up, students. The “freshman 15” is real.

For me, it was more like the freshman 20, so dazzled was I by the constant, never-ending buffet of sugary cereals, grilled cheese sandwiches, and other delights at the dining halls. I went there for every meal, and by November of my freshman year, I had gained a full 20 pounds. I was horrified.

I’m now at...

A "Real Deal Parents Style" question

A: Potluck is the name of the game when it comes to food on any college campus. But at Ithaca, your child won’t be subjected to the Salisbury steaks and mystery meats of decades past. Ithaca’s three main dining halls and food court have enough variety to suit even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you’re in the...

Growing up in New York City, I could pick up my phone, and a great meal would be on my doorstep in minutes. When I got to Ithaca, I didn’t have a car, and I didn’t want to take the bus every time I craved a slice of pizza, especially if I was pulling an all-nighter. I soon learned that many Ithaca restaurants deliver. With my trusty speed dial in hand (or with a click on...

Food is a major part of undergraduate life. As a new student at Ithaca College, you’ll find that many friendships are forged in the dining halls out of habit and hunger. Get a better taste of IC’s dining options with our on-campus cuisine rundown.

There's something on the menu for everyone at Ithaca.

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A: Ithaca offers 7-, 10-, and 14-meal plans, as well as an unlimited option called Carte Blanche.

The 7-meal plan is limited to students living in the Garden or Circle Apartments or off campus.

Incoming students automatically receive the 14-meal plan, but you can easily change that online.

All plans come...

It’s 10:45 on a Wednesday night.

Your head droops over your history textbook, and you attract glares and snickers from others sitting around you. The library is lively tonight, but the rumble in your stomach makes you sluggish.

That flimsy turkey wrap you ate five hours ago no longer provides you with...

A: There are lots of options for students who follow specialized diets. For students who are allergic to milk, all of the dining halls carry soy milk or rice milk. At the Terrace Dining Hall there is the Kosher Kitchen. You'll find salad bars in all the dining halls, but the Campus Center Dining Hall also has a vegan section. And the Towers Dining...