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Jamba Juice and Caprizzi open in GSU food court

With the absence of Pasta Works and Ben and Jerry’s from the George Sherman Union food court, Boston University students are facing two new options for lunch and dinner.

The introduction of Jamba Juice, a 12-year-old franchise started in California, gives students a new place to grab a quick meal with a wide variety of smoothies, according to Joshua Hubbard, Boston University’s director of dining services.

“We felt Jamba Juice had a more year-round appeal and is more health conscious,” Hubbard said.

Many students’ comments convinced both the administration and dining services to include a Jamba Juice, Hubbard said.

“Students were looking for healthier alternatives and Jamba Juice was an obvious choice,” Hubbard said.

And not many will miss the presence of Ben and Jerry’s in the GSU. Raymond Tong, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, expressed his relative indifference.

“Ben and Jerry’s is available in many places around campus,” he said.

Other students expressed their happiness with the change.

“I’ve heard good things from my friends in California,” said Young Yoon, a Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation senior.

Open since Sept. 1, the Jamba Juice in the GSU serves a variety of smoothies.

Another new addition to the GSU’s food court is Caprizzi. Caprizzi boasts mostly Mediterranean entrees, including lasagna and fresh baked casseroles.

“Students have already expressed their enjoyment at the freshly made food,” Hubbard said.

Aiko Ruch, a Sargent College of Rehabilitation Services freshman, enjoyed her meal, saying she was attracted by the “fresh pasta and vegetables,” and planned on returning.

However, some students said they were unhappy with the changes. Emily Siglin, a College of Fine Arts freshman, was not enthusiastic about the food at Caprizzi. Siglin described the food only as “fairly decent.”

“The food was all right considering the price,” she said.

Hubbard said it is impossible to please all students with the dining choices available.

“There will always be a diehard,” he said. “We can’t necessarily please everyone.”

While not everyone is warming up to the changes in the GSU, many seem to be drawn to the new food choices. Danielle Finkelstein, a CAS freshman, said she thought healthy food was better.

“It’s nice to have options to eat healthy,” Finkelstein said. “I would definitely go back.”

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