Dinner

Got to say, today's dinner was the best I have had this year. Keep it up Harcombe!!

Dessert!

This cake taste even better then it looked!

Whats for Dinner?!?!?

Lunch Menus for Tuesday December 1st

Harcombe
Turkey Supreme Wrap
Chicken Fajita with Vegetables, Re fried Beans and Mexican Rice
Stir Fry Station
Burger Station and Corn dogs
Country Fried Steak Sandwich
Oven Roasted Chicken with Pinto Beans and Roasted Potatoes
Sausage and Pepperoni Linguini
Pizza Bar

Schilletter
Pizza Bar
Black Bean Soup
Bella Bruschetta Salad
Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Chili Cheese Conney
BLT Sandwich
Grilled Cheese
Tomato Soup
Shrimp Tortellini with Spinach

Proximity

Probably the biggest factor that determines where an individual eats is proximity. A student would be far less likely to traverse across campus to eat at the other dining hall even if they thought it was better. For example, I love pizza and I like Schilletter's Pizza more but I only eat at Schilletter maybe once a week because it is so far away. I live in Holmes Hall which is right next to Harcombe Dining Hall. I prefer Harcombe over Schilletter anyway, but it's proximity also helps me have that opinion. Occasionally someone will suggest that we travel to Schilletter to eat but 99% of the time that suggestion is vetoed because the group does not want to have to go all the way across campus just to eat. Time is limited and we waste enough of it goofing off and we can't afford to spend any more of it trekking far away. Most people would agree that any difference in the quality of food would be negated if they had to spend 15 minutes to eat and then walk 15 minutes back to their dorm. Proximity is definitely one of the major deciding factors of which dining hall people eat at.

LIBRARY BRIDGE POLL!!!

Personally I like Harcombe better, but I wanted to find out what other student's thoughts were. I decided that I would go out to Library Bridge, a neutral spot on campus between the two cafeterias, and ask students which one they prefer. I asked the following question to students passing by;

If you had a choice between Harcombe or Schilletter which one would you choose and why?

Out of thirty people I asked, 21 one of them said that they prefer to eat at Harcombe. Here were a few of the comments students made

I like to eat at Harcombe because they are open every day of the week and its closer. –Frank

I like the sandwiches at the deli in Harcombe. –Kelly

If I had to choose, I would go to Schilletter, they always have fresh fruit and the salad bar has more options. –Rachael

The pizza at Schilletter is really good and the ice cream machine is always working.- Dan

Harcombe is way better then Schilletter because there are so many different lines. I never have to eat the same thing. Lunch time is the best. –Darien

Harcombe, because there desserts aren’t just pudding and cool whip. The cookie sandwiches are the best. –Sam

I’m tired of them both-Claire

Harcombe, the True Champion!

After being at Clemson for a few months I have concluded that Harcombe has way more to offer then Schilletter. Harcombe located on the West Side of campus, is the main dining hall. Because it is the main dining hall on campus it is open every day of the week compared to Schilletter, which is only open during weekdays. Harcombe has more food lines offering more variety to each meal. This ensures that students don’t get bored of eating and still have something to look forward to at each meal. Personally I look forward to the meals at the home cook food line. They are generally the best and rarely the same. The workers at Harcombe are also much nicer than the ones at Schilletters. They make you feel welcomed when you walk in and seem to care about the food they cook. When talking to a worker at Schilletter I immediately feel that I am nuisance. The one thing that Schilletter has going for it, is the food generally looks pretty good. That is until you taste it. When I eat I don’t care what the food looks like, as long as it tastes good. I can’t tell you the number of times I have tried a dessert at Schilletter and been sadly disappointed. So if you’re looking for a good meal and you want to feel welcomed go to Harcombe. Don’t waste your time at Schilletter.

INTERVIEW FROM THE INSIDE!!!

I thought trying to get an interview would be a scary and life threatening event because of the general belief that cafeteria workers are mean, but here at Clemson the Harcombe staff is known to be the nicest on campus. Upon entering Harcombe Cindy R. the greeter/card swiper was a little shy to the thought of the interview but she warmed up to it an allowed it.

How long have you been working here?

About a year and a half.

What is your all time favorite food?

Meatloaf

Which do you like more, Harcombe or Schilletter?

Harcombe is much better.

What is your favorite part about the job?

The deli hahaha. Just joking, but really it's everything, the coworkers and the students, just the entire atmosphere of Harcombe.

Cindy R. was great to interview but was obviously biased towards Harcombe because it was the only dining hall she had worked at.

Interview with a Fellow Student

Me: Do you prefer Harcombe or Schilletter?

Student: Schilletter, but I go to Harcombe all the time.

Me: Why's that?

Student: Because I live in the shoeboxes and Harcombe is a lot closer.

Me: Everyone says Harcombe is better, so why do you like Schilletter more?

Student: It doesn't seem as chaotic. It's organized better and you don't have to make laps around the cafeteria just to see what there is to eat. At Schilletter, the food is all in one place.

Me: So it's not about the food at all?

Student: I think its about the same. Harcombe has burgers all the time, and Schilletter doesn't but Schilletters pizza is alot better.

Me: Do your friends think the same as you do?

Student: No most of them like Harcombe, but I just don't see the difference except in the buildings.

Me: So, if you could only have one cafeteria on campus, which one would it be?

Student: I would combine the two. Get the burgers from Harcombe, and the pizza from Schilletter then put them in a building set up like Schilletter.

Me: Anything else you want to add?

Student: No, food is food to me. You'll eat anything if you're hungry enough.

A Meal in Schilletter

Today I was extremely hungry, but I didn't feel like eating anything in my room. So I decided to go to the dining hall. The question is, which one do I go to? There was the long trek to the famed Harcombe, or the walk down the stairs to Schilletter, which has earned the nickname "Shit Later". In a lazy mood, I decide just to go to Schilletter, as I do most days. When you walk in, they have a display where the put all the food that you can get that time of day. Today, everything looked especially good, so I just couldn't decide what I wanted to get. I finally settled on the mac and cheese, because it was look extra cheesy today. After waiting in line for what seemed like years, I finally got a plate. After finding a seat, I took a bite of the mac and cheese, which I had been so excited about, only to be let down. It didn't have any taste and was cold, bummer. So I went back to find something that would hopefully taste better. I got some japanese chicken and rice, which i hoped would be really good. Unfortunately, it was also a let down. I mean, it was good but nothing that made me go crazy. So I went back up, yet again. I got a slice of pizza, and some broccoli casserole. When I got back to my table, I was pretty glum, because let's be honest, everything I had got so far sucked. But when I bit into my broccoli casserole, it melted in my mouth. And the pizza was good as ever, far better than the pizza at Harcombe. I don't think Schilletter is that bad, you just have to find what tastes good, because every place has food thats good and food that sucks.

Harcombe

Harcombe Dining hall is located in close proximity to Holmes Hall, McCabe Hall, and the Shoeboxes. I reside in Holmes Hall and so I frequent eat at Harcombe because it is so close. When I first came to Clemson I was unsure about how it would be to eat at a dining hall for every meal and how the adjustment from home cooked meals would be. I was expecting the same quality as summer camp food, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food turned out to be edible, and some of it was actually good! The staff working at Harcombe is friendly and is more pleasant than I would be if I had to deal with college students all day. There are 7 food stations in Harcombe which give you a large selection to choose from. There is always the sandwich station, the pizza station, and the hamburger station. There is also a pasta station that has different stuff every day. The other stations have a variety of food everyday and it is a rare occurrence that there is absolutely nothing that you like. Once or twice a month Harcombe has a theme night where there are all kinds of food they don’t normally have. Last time they had New York Style steaks that were excellent. On a scale of 1-10 for overall quality, I would give Harcombe a 7.

INTRODUCTION!!!

Today was an extremely exciting day! I was able to eat at both of Clemsons' main dining halls, Harcombe and Schilletter! I know what you're saying, "Dragon, that sounds great. Two different dining experiences in one day" It wasn't that great but whoa man, they were different. As I thought about the day I wondered "which dining hall do students prefer more?" This couldn't be done on my own so a team of other curious students was assembled consisting of unicorn, tiger and lolcat:) to investigate the question. Their opinions and research would go into creating this blog. Food quality, service and cleanliness would all be taken into consideration. We will also be getting an inside look into the inner workings of Harcombe through an exclusive interview with a proud employee. Students from around Clemson will be polled on which is their dining preference. We welcome any comments and will gladly answer any questions on our search for the answer. Clemson House is also a dining hall but was not taken into consideration because of its small capacity and the fact it doesn't serve to the masses like either Harcombe or Schilletter. This may be the biggest rivalry within Clemson: Harcombe vs Schilletter!!!

"I rather do homework or starve then eat at Schiletter" says Chuck Norris

Clemson cafeteria food is a serious, controversial issue!!!