By Lindsay Christ

Feb. 28 was not only the last day of the month, but it was also the last day of Black History Month. In honor of this, Lackmann Culinary Services whipped up a special celebratory meal during common hour at the Student Center, the Netherlands Café and in Bits ‘N Bytes.

The meal consisted of barbeque spare ribs, southern fried chicken, baked macaroni and cheese, collared greens and butter biscuits. This is Lackmann’s sixth time holding this festivity, and they say that the main reason they do it is not only to celebrate Black History Month, but also to break up the monotony and let students taste foods they normally don’t get a chance to have. The Southern themed cuisine that was served got mixed reviews from students.

Some at the event felt that it was stereotypical and slightly offensive, while others thought it was a good way to raise awareness and it wasn’t any more stereotypical than other cultural holidays such as St. Patrick’s Day. Other than that, most everyone enjoyed the food, and the turn-out was just as good as it was every year.

In addition to the food celebration, there is also an art exhibit in the back of the Student Center that features Martin Luther King Jr.

If you missed this celebration, don’t worry; Lackmann constantly has different activities planned throughout the year. They have these promotions in order to create excitement, andto offer students new experiences and flavors, said Eisa Shukran, director of Lackmann.

“It’s always good to change things up,” said Shukran.

Lackmann’s employees are most looking forward to the second annual Diversity Day, which is scheduled to happen some time in April. This event takes place on the Hofstra Quad ,which is right outside Bits ‘N Bytes. During this occasion, which will most likely take place during common hour, the University’s many different organizations will join and set up stands. They also hope to schedule performances like last year.

Interested in upcoming events? Check out the events poster located in the Student Center or go on the University’s Web site for times and dates.

Food prepared for the celebration included all-time favorites of macaroni and cheese.

Last Wednesday, the last day of Black History Month, students were able to enjoy authentic cuisine, which included spare ribs, biscuits and collared greens.