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Lindsay Porter News Editor Harden dining hall, under the direction of on-campus food-service provider Aramark, recently launched a new program designed to bring students a greater variety of fresh foods. The program, designed with the suggestions of 12 student focus groups across the country, is titled RFoC: Real Food on Campus. RFoC focuses on freshly prepared meal choices that are made in front of students rather than behind closed doors. Harden underwent some minor renovations, includ ing new paint and new lighting at food sta tions. “Students have more input,” said Jeff Gazda, food service director. “There is no mystery as to where the food is coming from.” Gazda said that the signs that once hung over the respective food stations were taken down to make the entire service more cohe sive. The new paint was added to give the dining hall more of a restaurant-like atmos phere. Harden will now offer more vegan and vegetarian options for students, as well as stir-fry at the animal-fat-free salad bar. A rotisserie oven was also added, and Belgian waffles are now served throughout the day. In coming weeks, individual pasta dishes and chicken pot pies will become available. Gadza said he would eventually like to add a hummus bar. Although more food will now be pre pared in front of the students who order it, Gazda said diners should not expect to be affected by longer wait times and lines. He said that once the staff is trained with the new procedures. Harden will run as effi ciently as it did prior to the program change. RFoC is already up and running at See Harden p. 7 INSIDE If it matters to you, it matters to The Pendulum. Aramark gets fresh with new RFoC program Comedy of Errors hits Elon’s Black Box stage Tim Rosner/Photo Editor Danielle Buynak and Audrey Ball were featured in the Black Box Theatre’s ver sion of Shakespeare's “A Comedy of Errors.” The play traditionally boasts an all-male cast, but this version was cast entirely with female performers. The show, which opened Jan. 16, will run through Feb. 8. Tickets are available for remaining performances. Read the review on page 17. Bush sets priorities during State of the Union Address Nick Rust Reporter “Iraq is deceiving, not disarming,” said President George W. Bush in the annual State of the Union Address on Capitol Hill Jan. 28. President Bush, during a major opportu nity to win public support against Iraq, set out his political agenda and roadmap for navigating the country through a prolonged economic downturn and possible war with Iraq and North Korea. In addressing the nation, Bush set down his plan for domestic affairs. He touched on Campus celebrates Black History Month page? education reform, homeland security, mak ing permanent his tax cut plan, reform of corporate white collar crime and improving small business jobs and investment oppor tunities. In his speech. Bush also reassured the public of the country’s strength at a crit ical point in America’s history, standing at the brink of war. “In a world of change our union is strong,” Bush said. “Our country has many problems but they won’t be passed on to other governments.” Bush spoke about the See Bush p. 7 Student offers insight on disability page 15 Thursday, February 6, 2003 Vol. 28, Issue 16 Elon University Elon, N.C. Administrators explain terms of inclement weather policy Jessica Patchett Assistant News Editor Although classes had been delayed a day in advance of a forecasted snow storm just days prior, Elon students begrudgingly arrived on campus as snow continued to fall upon the inches already frozen on the ground the morning of Jan. 23. In reaction to several fender-benders on Haggard Avenue and in the Burlington area, com muters from the Burlington area and beyond have voiced questions and concerns regarding Elon’s inclement weather policy. The current inclement weather policy was updated in December 2002 and out lines several responses to impending weather conditions of concern. “In general, we continue classes and services since most of our students reside on or adjacent to the campus, unless the weather is so severe that it is unsafe for stu dents, faculty and staff to travel to campus. Whether classes are delayed, canceled or being held, we never want students, faculty, or staff to take unreasonable safety risks trying to come to campus,” said Gerald Whittington, vice president for business, finance and technology and jointly respon sible for making decisions concerning class delays and cancellations in the event of inclement weather. The 2002 inclement weather policy states that the Provost and the vice presi dent for business, finance and technology, in consultation with the president’s office, the vice president for student life, physical plant, campus police and security and oth ers as appropriate, will decide if there is a school delay or school closing. “Typically Provost Jerry Francis and Gerald Whittington and Chief of Campus Safety and Police Chuck Gantos are up in See Snow p. 5 Women’s Basketball team claims victory page 24
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