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Mahveen Arshi, a graduate student studying computer technology, serves chicken sandwiches and tater tots at Thomas Dining Aug. 29. Starting the 22-23 school year, Taylor Dining will only be open for breakfast and lunch. Because Taylor had the allergen meal choices, Thomas Dining now offers allergy-friendly meals.

Thomas, Taylor Dining to consolidate into one center

Cam'ron Hardy, News Editor April 26, 2023

Starting Fall 2023 semester, Taylor Hall will be the only south quad dining center. According to a press release, with Taylor and Thomas halls open for lunch this semester, they each only serve an average...

Kymoni Dixon, a sophomore majoring in exercise science for physical therapy, works at Thomas Dining hall, swiping cards. Dixon said she likes the convenience of having an on-campus job although being a student worker can become hectic.

Taylor Dining to stop serving dinner

Luke Taylor, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2022

Taylor Dining will not be open for dinner this school year according to Housing and Dining Director Mark Hudson. "We're short on staffing and we tried to figure out what we could make adjustments to...

Heather Webb, the director of student accountability and support, brings her therapy dog named Bear to the Dogs and Doughnuts event in the Taylor Hall lobby. Brooke Ozier, a freshman biology major, enjoys a doughnut while she pets Bear.

THROUGH THE LENS: Dogs and doughnuts

Ashanti Thomas, Photographer November 4, 2021

Brent Mann, a videographer for MTVU, tapes Jessica Stewart, a freshman music education major, as she auditions to be a video jockey for MTVU. Students will have another chance to audition from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 3 in Taylor Hall. MTVU will announce the newest video jockey by Oct. 31.

MTVU seeks out new video jockey

Kennedy Nolen, Multicultural Reporter September 12, 2017

Scouts from the MTVU were on campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lights and a camera as they looked for the action. Over 30 students came to the dining center in Taylor Hall with the hopes of becoming...

Lee Harper, a senior pshychology major,stares into a mirror with derogatory phrases sorrounding the LGBT community. “As an asexual person I get the 'you just haven’t met the right person yet.' People just don’t understand,” says Harper.

Students traverse tunnel to learn about oppression

Mallory Kutnick, Campus Reporter March 28, 2017

An unused floor of Taylor Hall featured facts about different forms of oppression and oppressed groups Tuesday. Marissa Damore, vice president of committee engagement, worked with volunteers to post...

Non-occupied floors affect halls

Cassie Buchman, Administration Editor September 21, 2015

Jason Howell Two floors from Taylor Hall and one in Lawson are without residents because of renovations and a declining student body. Mark Hudson, the director of housing and dining, said there are...

Crime blotter: Student arrested at Taylor Hall

Staff Report September 16, 2015

Matthew Nafziger, 18, of 437 Johnson St., Carlinville, IL was arrested at Taylor Hall at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday and charged with Criminal Damage to State Supported Property. Nafziger was released to the custody...

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