Deciphering the Mysteries of Cox Hall

Jonathan Lung

Deciphering the Mysteries of Cox Hall

             What is Cox Hall? Is a place where the gods feast or is it an illusion that has overshadowed the cafeteria food? When people set food into the Cox Hall, what are they thinking? Why do they come to Cox Hall? Cox Hall’s facility, its people, or the food could clue into the mysteries of Cox Hall.

            Cox Hall is the alternative food court to the main cafeteria at Emory University. They serve a variety of food including Korean, Mexican, Deli, and much more. They differ from the main cafeteria because they are a collection of different entities that operates in a supportive yet competitive nature. The facility can hold an estimate of 200 people. Cox Hall is organized efficiently where all of the food choices are in back left corner and, with a simple turn, all of the tables and chairs are available with even an outdoor dining area. Cox Hall is conveniently located near Alabama Hall freshman dorm, Emory Hospital, and right across from all the classes. Cox Hall is painted with bright colors of green, yellow, and orange, giving a warm welcome to all of its customers.  

            The people that go to Cox Hall seems to consist of Emory Hospital employees, construction workers, upperclassmen, few freshmen, and other professional class of people. People seem to swarm between 1 to 2 p.m. during lunch hours and 6 to 7 p.m. during dinnertime. The atmosphere feels different than from main cafeteria as the people in Cox Hall socialize within smaller groups. The people also does not seem to be open to sit with new people as much as the main cafeteria; freshmen tend to show a pattern of sitting with random people more often from different observations. The employees at Cox Hall seem to be lack a community amongst themselves unlike the main cafeteria where all of the employees socialize and work as a team. This could be due to the single entity that controls the food at the main cafeteria. Cox Hall’s employees, however, appears to be nicer.

            The food quality, comparatively, has more flavors and bigger portions. However, the price seems to be the main reason that keeps many college students on their toes when they walk into Cox Hall. While they do offer many more selections than the main cafeteria, they lack a diverse change that the main cafeteria manages to do everyday by changing its menus per meal to keep the student’s interest at its peak as they wonder what food they will serve next.

            Overall, Cox Hall offers an alternative food option that is convenient, inviting, and different. With the consideration of its prices, crowded hours, and little change to the variation of food, Cox Hall still offers a unique experience for the consumers. After all, a satisfying meal is what customers are looking for, and Cox Hall delivers that.