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Kent State University launches new entertainment-centric dining spot

Amanda McCorquodale

December 4, 2019

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Dining services on college campuses try to create community-building opportunities, and Kent State University’s newly opened The Patio dining spot accomplishes just that. With plenty of board and arcade games and space available for watching college sporting games, The Patio is drawing students in—and feeding them good food.

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Amanda McCorquodale

Amanda McCorquodale, a freelance writer based in New York, covers emerging trends in the food industry. Her writing recently won a 2019 FOLIO award in the B2B, Food & Beverage category. Visit her at AmandaMcc.com.

Amanda McCorquodale has been a contributing writer to Food Management since 2016 covering K-12 child nutrition programs, healthcare nutrition programs, and college and university dining services.

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