Spartan Times

Hair in cafeteria food

By Holli Skyles, Reporter

There is a dilemma currently being spoken about amongst the student senate. Throughout 2011’s fall and spring semester, there has been an issue with hair in the cafeteria food. It is not uncommon to hear people speaking about their dinner having hair in it. Aleksei Sharp says, “It is very unappetizing and has been occurring for two years now.” He is a sophomore this year who lives off campus and also states, “I am very glad I don’t eat that food anymore.” Sharp proceeds to speak about the requirement of hair nets and how this same solution was produced last year but nothing was ever done about it.

I spoke with another one of CNCC’s student and this is what she had to say “I have found a hair in my food four or five times and it is disgusting.” Many of the students here and Colorado Northwestern Community College are hoping that some regulations and rules will be established and this article will shed light upon the unappetizing situation.

After researching the laws and regulations, according to a well accredited website, hair restraints are required but that does not mean they must wear full hair protection such as a hairnet. Though there is no law requiring full hair coverage, Aleksei Sharp says, “It would be courteous if the cafeteria staff would just wear the hairnets. After all, who wants hair in their food?”

According to an anonymous source, “I was sitting at the dinner table with Holli Skyles when she pushed her plate away from her and had an upset look on her face. When I asked her what was wrong she pointed in her soup where I saw a hair floating! To make matters worse, she had already eaten more than ¾ of the soup. That is nauseating if you ask me and the cafeteria staff should be required to wear hairnets.”

Everyone I have talked to understands that this is not a regulation but it is asked why the staff will still not wear hairnets even after the controversies at hand. As previously said by Aleksei Sharp, “…has been occurring for two years now.” The students interviewed for this article agree that it is unacceptable that nothing has been done about the hair issue yet.

If you would like more information about the laws and regulations, please visit the following website: http://jeffco.us/health/health_T111_R45.htm

Tags: cafeteria, Food, Hair

Let us give thanks for dinner, a side, and dessert

Compiled by Jasmine DeFreitas

Reporter

   What college student doesn’t think, dream and hope for food? However, what is available isn’t always one’s first

Just because you may not have all the fixins for this Thanksgiving doesn't mean you can't still make yourself some mouth-watering eats.

choice. Here are some food creations you can cook up that are delectable and that you can smack into the microwave and have in no time.

Remember that warm, heavenly seasoned meatloaf? Well, try it in a mug–from the microwave. Sure to be a hit. Great single serving, too!

   Meatloaf in a Mug

Ingredients:
•  1 slice white bread, torn into pieces
•   2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 pound ground beef
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Tags: Features, Food

Take a bite out of Rangely:Check out the best eats in town

Reporter

 Rangely has several locations to grab food, but the quality of the food and service, not to mention the overall value, are all aspects to be considered if you want to eat in town.Perhaps a place that pulls you away from a tiny town mentality is Main Street Coffee, on Main next to the Bank. This place has a calming atmosphere, wi-fi access and plenty of sweet and tasteful concoctions for just the right price. A bonus feature about Main Street Coffee is that they also offer a 10% student discount if you show your ID.

The coffee shops offers paninis, smoothies and an assortment of hot and cold coffee drinks and hot chocolate. Most items are below $5 and are delicious. › Continue reading

Tags: Entertainment, Food, Opinion, Restaurants, Reviews

Is the cafeteria meal plan worth the extra cost?

Robert Underburg is a regular sight for most students living on campus;as are most cafeteria staff as they prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to hoards of hungry college students. (photo by Darnell Thompson)

  According to the “Colorado Collegiate Handbook,” nearly every college and university in Colorado requires first year students to live in the residence halls, as well as have a meal plan. The problem is that, for some students, it may not be worth the some thousand dollars a semester that could be used for groceries.

   Here at CNCC, students are not required to live in the residence halls, but with some students living so far away from home, it’s easier to live there than go through the hassle of finding a place in town. › Continue reading

Tags: cafeteria, Food, meal plans, News

A three-course meal—straight out of the microwave

 Compiled by Pearl Atoafa

   Tired of missing lunch time and coming home to a microwave and noodles? Well, here are recipes for a three-course meal right out of your microwave, so you won’t have to be bummed you missed the dining times in the Cafeteria.

For an appetizer:       

BBQ NACHOS                                                              

                                                                                       Ingredients                                                                                                 

20 tortilla chips

• 1/4 pound smoked beef sausage
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup barbeque sauce › Continue reading

Tags: Entertainment, Food

Taste something from the South in the west

    Whether you are new to Colorado or not, food is always a consideration when you travel out of town. And there is no place with a more exciting atmosphere, a better set of prices and more delicious food than at Texas Roadhouse in Grand Junction.

    Students and locals in Rangely inevitably have to travel out of town for shopping or  other reasons, and one of the two most common destinations is Grand Junction, the other, Vernal, Utah.

    Texas Roadhouse has a lively atmosphere with music being played, food being sizzled on a fiery grill, and plenty of laughter occurring. When walking in, you will find an assortment of freshly cut steaks sitting in the window as proof that your meal will be cooked fresh and delicious. At your table, you will find a bucket of peanuts that you can dig your fingers into, and shortly thereafter, you will taste fresh rolls with a bit of cinnamon butter just begging to come home with you. › Continue reading

Tags: Food, Opinion

The Nintendo DS Personal Chef makes us hungry

Nintendo DS Personal Trainer for cooking puts a tasty spin on education, making recipes step-by-step simple, interactive and entertaining!

Reporter

The kitchen isn’t so intimidating when someone or something makes food easy–and delicious. That is the goal of the Personal Trainer for cooking on the DS Nintendo game system. Students, it is a great help because there are strictly microwave-based recipes (though not many). But if you wanted to impress your friends off campus and get together for a dinner/movie night, you might borrow the kitchen and make up something that seems extravagant but really isn’t. › Continue reading

Tags: Entertainment, Food, Nintendo, Reviews