You're running to the Bovee University Center after class, absolutely starved and craving something that isn't bland and truly fills you up. As you head down the stairs and enter Central Eats, you catch a whiff of sugar in the air.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2023/12/d_news_crepesontheflyreview_12-22-23

Michigan farmers embrace sustainable grazing methods

(11/21/23 5:00pm)

Over the past year, interest in sustainable farming practices has been gaining momentum among farmers across the state.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2023/11/d_rotationalgrazing_news_111723

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(11/09/23 12:13am)

Organic farmer Tyler Shepherd tosses tomatoes he couldn’t take to market over a fence to feed his turkeys in Hemlock, Michigan, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. Shepherd, of Shepherd Organic Produce & Poultry LLC, keeps his turkeys near the growing tomatoes so it’s easy to feed them the ones he can’t sell, Tyler said. No tomatoes go to waste.

https://www.cm-life.com/multimedia/1c45511a-c341-4de9-8257-b28be286c7fb

EDITORIAL: A silent growl

(11/09/23 5:00am)

When November arrives, many Americans get excited for the holiday season and the delicious, hot, home-cooked meals that come with it. College students drool over the sheer thought of going home for Thanksgiving break to indulge in the feast or to simply raid our parents’ cabinets and fridges.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2023/11/d_editorialnov_opinion_110823

‘The food is the heartbeat of our people’

(11/09/23 5:00am)

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was edited to clarify that food insecurity is not a universally experienced issue among the SCIT.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2023/11/p_scitchef_news_110823

SGA: Merrill dining, academic affairs, resolution introductions

(11/07/23 7:16pm)

Students could face a $5 "green fee" starting in the fall 2024, under a joint resolution presented to the Student Government Association House Monday night.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2023/11/d_sgamerrillfood_news_1172023

The fight against food waste

(11/09/23 5:00am)

The fight against food waste

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2023/11/p_foodwaste_news_11062023

CMU Student Food Pantry: Growth of visitors means increase of hours

(11/09/23 1:00pm)

Between Calkins and Robinson Halls, a normally quiet place since North Campus has closed, resides a small grocery-like store with shelves lined with canned food products and cleaning supplies with fridges stocked with fresh dairy and produce.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2023/11/p_foodpantry_110323

'You do what you have to do to make a dollar spread'

(11/09/23 5:00am)

Across the country, in communities large and small, wealthy and poor, citizens struggle with decisions like whether they should fuel up the car or their bellies.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2023/11/p_news_fooddeserts_11032023

Through family and faith

(11/09/23 5:00am)

IMLAY CITY -- Central Michigan University sources its produce from a variety of farms located all across the state. One of these farms is a family owned and operated business called Van Dyk Farms.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2023/11/p_vandykfarms_news_110223

Food Pantry sees dramatic increase in visitors since Fall 2021

(02/18/22 11:19pm)

Visitors at the Central Michigan University Student Food Pantry have doubled since last semester.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2022/02/food-pantry-abbey-claes-increase-visitors

SGA discusses president's veto of meal compensation legislation during Feb. 14 meeting

(02/15/22 4:19am)

Students discussed the recent veto of legislation regarding meal compensation for those living in the South and Towers Community at a Student Government Association meeting on Feb. 14.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2022/02/sga-veto-meal-compensation-legislation

Creation Coffee opens new storefront on Pickard Street

(02/19/22 7:01pm)

Creation Coffee has expanded from the Midland area to Mount Pleasant opening its second location at 914 E Pickard St. The shop opened at the end of January and has experienced an influx of customers craving a new coffee spot.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2022/02/creation-coffee-opens-new-storefront-on-pickard

Green Tree Co-op Market to hold grand opening for new location tomorrow

(02/03/22 9:05pm)

Green Tree Co-op Market's grand opening at 410 W. Broadway is this Friday, Feb. 4, and Saturday, Feb. 5. Customers should expect sales, giveaways and free "swag" available for the opening.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2022/02/green-tree-co-op-market-to-hold-grand-opening-for-new-location-tomorrow

Green Tree Cooperative cuts the ribbon on new downtown location

(12/08/21 9:29pm)

Mitten-covered hands clapped as Sarah Christensen and Laura Coffee cut the big ribbon to officially open the new location for Green Tree Cooperative grocery.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/12/green-tree-cooperative-cuts-the-ribbon-on-new-downtown-location

Award-winning breakfast spot opens doors in Mount Pleasant

(11/12/21 4:26pm)

Award-winning Midland-based breakfast restaurant Omelettes & More opened its third location in Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, Nov. 9.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/11/award-winning-breakfast-spot-opens-doors-in-mount-pleasant

COLUMN: Students are paying the price for CMU's dining hall responsibilities

(10/20/21 6:02pm)

Two weeks ago the Towers dining hall, The Eatery, temporarily closed due to labor shortages. Since I live in Carey Hall, I didn't have access to food unless I walked to another residential restaurant or spent extra money off campus.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/towers-dining-hall-closed-for-weekends-to-come-with-no-future-resolve-in-sight

Student petitions against ‘drastic’ changes to dining hall hours

(10/15/21 8:40pm)

An Oxford, Michigan senior is organizing an event to collect petition signatures at the Central Michigan University homecoming tailgate.

https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/10/dining-hall-petition