The Bog

Waiting in line can be a thing of the past at the Courtyard Cafe for those who take advantage of the online ordering system. Navigating campus on foot is a quick way to work up an appetite, but the cafe’s prime location at the heart of campus in Takena Hall makes it a perfect pit stop between classes. Roadrunners who flock to the cafe to handle their cravings will notice two things that immediately stand out: the line to order, which often extends through the door into the courtyard itself, and the intense work being done by the staff members to hold down the fort. Those who want to skip the line can do so by ordering ahead through a QR code link which is posted on the walls of the cafe. “We see more than 300 students on most days,” said cafe manager Jesse Jones. “I have about 10 people working back here this term.” The kitchen makes use of a ticketing system to keep track of the influx of orders, and the majority of orders received are placed in person. Despite flyers with QR codes t...

Who am I? My name is Marsh Hamel. This is my blog, but I'm calling it The Bog, because somewhere down the line, this is gonna get messy. Regardless, whether sticky, sweaty, muddy or otherwise, I'm happy to welcome readers to this little digital window into the inter-sanctum that is my mind. I'm currently a Digital Communication Arts Major at Oregon State, but I'm also dual enrolled at Linn-Benton part time. In other words, I'm all over the place- and happily, too. On my own time, I can usually be found plucking away on my bass,  tickling the ivories, taking it easy by the river, or looking for nooks and crannies to explore out on the town. I've spent all but the first few months of my life in the Mid-Willamette Valley, primarily in Albany, but I originally hail from Independence MO. I like to tell folks I'm a 'neo-pioneer' of the Oregon Trail, only I waited for a 757 and a decent meal.  New year, new me: goals for this term Through my time with The...