
Reinstate the Cafeteria at Luzerne County Community College
The Issue
Imagine balancing a hectic schedule, hurrying between classes and trying to fit in a quick meal in before your next 4-hour lecture and lab class. You were able to do this because of the cafeteria. Here’s our problem, a vital resource once accessible to all has been taken away. The cafeteria was more than just a place to grab snacks: it was the soul of our campus life. For all of us it was safe haven where we could enjoy a hot meal, engage in significant conversations and even ask a friendly stranger for help with a tedious math problem. The closing of the cafeteria not only left a rift in our day-to-day routine but also had adverse effects on the morale and the communal wellbeing of our student body. The vending machine lineup filled with overpriced drinks and cold sandwiches; administrators chose to replace our cafeteria with will never measure up to the value of a hot, and accessible meal. Bringing back warm smiles and hot meals to our cafeteria is the best solution to raise morale and maintain student wellbeing.

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The Issue
Imagine balancing a hectic schedule, hurrying between classes and trying to fit in a quick meal in before your next 4-hour lecture and lab class. You were able to do this because of the cafeteria. Here’s our problem, a vital resource once accessible to all has been taken away. The cafeteria was more than just a place to grab snacks: it was the soul of our campus life. For all of us it was safe haven where we could enjoy a hot meal, engage in significant conversations and even ask a friendly stranger for help with a tedious math problem. The closing of the cafeteria not only left a rift in our day-to-day routine but also had adverse effects on the morale and the communal wellbeing of our student body. The vending machine lineup filled with overpriced drinks and cold sandwiches; administrators chose to replace our cafeteria with will never measure up to the value of a hot, and accessible meal. Bringing back warm smiles and hot meals to our cafeteria is the best solution to raise morale and maintain student wellbeing.

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Petition created on September 22, 2026