It is the start of a new academic year at UNCW and with it comes new places to grab something to eat on campus. Three new locations have opened their doors and new healthy vending machines have been placed around campus.

Dub’s Café, located in the Warwick Center, is UNCW’s second and newest dining hall. Dunkin’ Donuts and the P.O.D. Market (Provisions on Demand) are two new additions located in the new resident hall area of the Seahawk Crossing.

The convenient location of Dunkin’ Donuts and the P.O.D. Market is a quick way for many students to grab a snack or lunch on the way to class. These places offer a variety of new food options with the grab-and-go theme, as well as different hours from Wagoner Dining Hall and The Hawk’s Nest. Dunkin’ Donuts is open until midnight or later, making it the only dining location of campus open past 10 p.m.

“Dunkin’ Donut’s hours are really good and work for students. It is nice to have a late night option on campus,” junior Jenna Roney said.

Healthy vending machines have also been added to campus this year. These are located at various locations around campus including Randall Library, Fisher University Union, Dobo Hall and Leutze Hall, to name a few.

UNCW’s registered dietician, Alice Merritt, has selected items for the machines including, but not limited to, yogurt, cheese, soy, granola, low-fat products and UNCW signature water.

“For the healthy snacks that I recommend I usually try to keep them between 100 to 200 calories. I also like them to have both a carbohydrate source and a protein source,” Merritt said. The healthy vending machines accept both cash and Seahawk Buck$.

“The main reason I do this is to help educate the UNCW community on healthier food choices. I think a lot of people have no idea what is in the foods they are eating. I just want to help them make a more educated decision,” Merritt said.