When students came back to Aggieland, they experienced a lot of changes from Auxiliary Services in reference to the dining facilities available to students.One of the biggest changes students were shocked to see was the complete renovation of Williams Cafeteria.As well as the new eateries on campus, Williams Cafeteria, the premiere eating spot on campus, underwent an entire layout change. The new layout includes booths, lounge chairs and bar chairs as opposed to the old standard table and seating. “The new layout is very nice, but it’s not efficient for our cafeteria. It creates less seating,” said Jasmine Wood, a junior Journalism and Mass Communications major.Although to the aesthetic eye, the cafeteria seems to seat less people, however according to a staff member it actually seats more students. “The new cafeteria is an organized mess,” said Leland Baptist, a junior Landscape Architecture major. “There are about 5 different tile textures. If I had obsessive compulsive disorder, I would probably go into shock and have a seizure, spoon needed,” he joked.Responding to the students desire for more variety in their eating options, Auxiliary Services announced the opening of a new dining area on campus. Power Blendz opened on Thursday, Aug. 12. Power Blendz is a complete juice bar and fitness shake dining area.The new addition is located on the first floor of the Williams Cafeteria, known as Boss Webster’s. Auxiliary Services has also launched three new eateries this past year alone. The newest auxiliary services dining projects include Starbucks and now Power Blendz. “I was confused about the menu, because they included a lot of boards that look like it could have been a menu,” said Nakisha Riddick, a senior Management major. Riddick tried a strawberry, pina colada and orange smoothie. She was given a choice to choose the assorted blended flavors for her smoothie. “The price is fair, it was $2.95 for regular smoothie and about $3.03 after taxes,” Riddick explained. “If it were my choice I would bring Krispy Kreme Back in replacement of this smoothie bar.”Power Blendz replaced the donut establishment Krispy Kreme. The hours of operation of Power Blendz are from Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Also in Boss Webster’s, students have the option of dining in franchises such as Pizza Hut and Starbucks.Auxiliary Services decided on the change while visiting other campuses and establishments around the area to keep up with new styles and changing trends. Angela Peterson is the director of Auxiliary Services.While many students share their different views and opinions both good and bad, on the innovative establishments and layouts. All Aggies are encouraged to visit the new establishments to enjoy and make your own decision about the new and improved stations.

• Nisha Streeter