Hillside Market reduced their hours at the start of this semester to 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., though they have since been expanded to 8 a.m. to 12 a.m., according to the University’s dining hours of operations page.
When the CT asked a
manager at Hillside about the proposed changes, they noted that they weren’t consulted about the decision, and were just made aware of it. One manager at Hillside, David Lanpher, explained that the transition would be feasible, but underscored the challenges regarding staffing schedules.
The University did not immediately respond to comment on why these changes were made.
When asked how he believed students felt about the previously limited hours, he recalled that there were occasions where students would show up almost immediately after the store had closed, and wouldn’t be able to come in. Thus, the changed hours could greatly benefit the student athletes and students who are studying for longer hours, as they may not be willing to interrupt a work session to get food before Hillside closes.
Current graduate student and former undergrad Colin Jones explained his grievances with the store’s limited hours: “Even though I live off campus, I do think that the hour changes are inconvenient,” he said. “Especilly when I’m at radio [WRUR] and want a late night snack.”
Lanpher speculated that eventually, the hours may end up expanding to the point where the market stays open till 2 a.m. again like it did last year. For future hours changes, he wants Hillside staff to be included in the decision making process. “Maybe more consultation of those people who would actually be employed by the market,” he said.
