
Sarah Son
Graphic depicting a squirrel holding a basket of dumplings and smiling with the words, "Food Dumplings hosted by Sarah, Sammie, Siting, Jessica."(Hustler Staff/ Sarah Son)
Vanderbilt University introduced bamboo utensils and other single-use items across campus dining halls this past year. With student dissatisfaction rising, Food Dumplings hosts Sarah, Semmie, Siting, and Jessica voice their thoughts on a specific email response that Vanderbilt recently put out. They explore the university’s rationale behind the switch, uncovering the tensions between its sustainability efforts and student preferences.