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It’s the end of the summer—time to soak up the last few weeks of warmth before the air chills and the shorts go into hibernation. Students are arriving back at Gettysburg College, excited to see their friends and ready to take on another year.
There have been a few changes to the college over the summer. Students marvel at the new swipe-free door entry. Now, a phone and ID in your back pocket means unlocking the door with a shift of your butt. Some students appreciate the new coat of paint of Penn Hall. The historic building glows with the unmarred white and the red of the roof now beams distinctly.
Eager toget back into the swing of things, students unpack, find groups of friends, and make their way to get food.
It was not the first night here for everyone. Some made their own food at first, some were spared by opting for Bullet or Dive or Ike’s the first few days. But eventually, every student made their way into Servo.
Upon arriving at Servo, students were greeted by an empty middle entry way—one that used to be full of trays and silverware. Glancing around anxiously, they were able to find silverware in wooden containers dispersed throughout the dining hall. But there was still no sign of trays.
Gathering their courage, students walked over to each food station they wanted something from, took a plate or bowl, and carried each individually back to their tables. Most had to make second trips for beverages and silverware.
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It was chaotic. The beginning of the year is always messy—as first years always need to learn the ropes of Servo—but now, seniors were as lost as the first years, muddling about trying to figure out what to do.
If students wanted more than they could carry, they had to go back again. This posed a new problem at the end of the meal, when students were faced with the challenge of carrying all of their dishes to the new carousel. That’s right—carousel. Gone is the conveyer belt that carried their precious trays. Had the students known then that the last time they put their trays on the conveyer belt would be the last time they saw them, perhaps they would have looked back. Perhaps they would have whispered a goodbye to their dear friends.
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All events in this story are true. Students are learning to survive in these new conditions. Students of the Class of 2019 will be the last to remember the Servo Trays.
On the other hand, the lack of trays is so much more environmentally friendly. You’re also less likely to drop a cup and be forced to transfer. Plus the new bathrooms in Servo are great.
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