In this Ear episode, reporter Alan Chen outlines the history of Columbia’s dining halls. From the origins of the JJ’s Place pub to the bygone Wien Dining Hall, on-campus dining has changed over time. But how has the dining experience evolved? And how have the changes to Columbia Dining corresponded with the student body’s calls for change? Listen to find out!&nbsp; &nbsp;
Credits
• Reported by Alan Chen
• Script Edited by Sam Hyman and Claire Schnatterbeck
• Produced by Matthew Schwitzer
• Music by Jazz at Mladost Club
• Illustration by Noelle Hunter

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By investigating the past and present of Columbia University through audio projects, The Ear aims to uncover rich, controversial, and enduring stories that may be otherwise hidden from the community. The Ear is a podcast of the Columbia Daily Spectator, the undergraduate newspaper at Columbia.