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Campus Comment | Carmichael just began its trayless dining trial. What do diners think about this?

Caitlin Doherty

"I would be all for trayless. I never use trays, and I'd rather go up and back and take many trips than use a tray."
-Caitlin Doherty, freshman

Oliver McClellan

"I don't mind; I think it's fine … except it's annoying for the drinks."
-Oliver McClellan, sophomore

Nathaniel Kerbin

"They've got all the trays still on the rotating thing to put the dishes on, so they're going to have to wash them anyway."
—Nathaniel Kerbin, sophomore

Caroline Littlewood

"I think it's good. I think it's good that we're doing a trial run."
—Caroline Littlewood, freshman

Cody Hochheiser

"I've never used a tray a day in my life, so it makes no difference to me."
—Cody Hochheiser, sophomore

Seth Rau

"All the water they're going to save from cleaning up the trays is going to be wasted cleaning up the floor from all the spills, and they're using paper to promote the trayless campaign. Isn't that hypocrisy right there?"
—Seth Rau, sophomore

Jeff Brooks

"I think it causes some unnecessary difficulties. I'm definitely for the idea, and I understand the reasons for it, but I mean, for example, having to juggle multiple things like only getting one cup, especially now that the cups are smaller, it's just kind of frustrating."
—Jeff Brooks, sophomore

Jenny Karo

"For people who don't have a lot of time to eat — for example, I have 15 minutes; I don't have enough time to run back and forth every time I need something, and the glasses are really tiny. I drink a lot more water than one glass worth."
—Jenny Karo, senior

Patrick Elliot

 "This is my first time here in a few months, actually, so it was totally news to me. It's not too bad. I carried two plates and went back and got my last plate's worth, and had to go back to get silverware, so it was a bit of a pain. Although I guess if it takes a lot of resources to wash the trays, it wouldn't be the end of the world."
—Patrick Elliot, Fletcher student

Gabe Lewenstein

"Everybody's complaining a lot, but I think it's a good exersice in self-control and figuring out how to make small sacrificies for the greater good."
—Gabe Lewenstein, sophomore