It’s Welcome Week which means we have a lot of fresh faces still finding their way around campus. Meanwhile, the rest of us often get in a routine and frequent the same buildings everyday.

But really, it doesn’t matter which category you fall into. I’m talking to every impatient stomach among us, hungry for a convenient lunch or snack. Yes, I hear your growl. “Feed my belly!”

So, let’s talk options.

You probably know that the DSC food court offers a nice variety of food choices– Taco Bell, Quizno’s, and Starbucks.

The Diamond Cafe brings us more of a cafeteria-style selection with home-style entrees, pizza and pasta, soups and salads, along with desserts.

But did you know that you can find great lunches or snacks in the Engineering (EIT) and College of Business buildings on the north side of campus? If you thought the DSC was your only food source, you need to check these places out.

EIT has the SubConnection on the first floor that offers a selection of hot and cold sub sandwiches on freshly baked bread. Chips and bottled drinks are available, and they have a coffee station, too.

Over in the Reynold’s College of Business building, there’s a similar C-Store aptly named “Business Brewing.” They have sandwiches, salads, chips, and sodas, and a personal favorite, Starbucks coffee.

Housing also has a C-Store in the Commons, and soon, construction will begin on the Trojan Grill next door to West Hall.

The meals are great, and they’re convenient. Most of them are open until 7 p.m. weeknights, so if you’re coming from work for an evening class, you can stop by and grab a quick dinner before class to tide you over. See a complete schedule on the Sodexo site.

If you’re looking for some options off campus but nearby, many of our University District restaurants offer discounts to UALR students and employees. U.S. Pizza on Fair Park, and Popeye’s, Subway, and Papa John’s on University Avenue will give a discount if you show your Campus ID. If you know about others, tell us about them below!