Director of Food Services Robert Hoag has announced several changes and additions to the SUB for the fall semester.

The SUB will now stay open until 2 a.m. while school is in session to go along with the late hours of the library and recently renovated commuter lounge.

“We hope that with more student parking around the SUB and with later hours at the library we will see more traffic,” Hoag said.

During the extended hours, students will have access to Grille Works and the grab and go section of the SUB. Hoag said that the later hours will be tested this semester.

The SUB’s commuter lounge has been renovated to include a stage for evening events, additional soft seating and TVs equipped with Comcast cable and gaming consoles.

Brook Sebren, coordinator of auxiliary enterprises, said that there are also plans to install arcade games and a Touch Tunes wireless jukebox.

Sebren said, “We wanted to enhance the commuter lounge to provide a place for all students to hang out after hours.” Sebren plans to use the new stage for CAB events, karaoke and possibly an open mic night.

The official grand opening of the new commuter lounge will be held on Sept. 13, however, it will be in operation in the weeks prior to the ceremony.

Sushic sushi is now under the operation of Young Kim. The menu will now feature the ULM roll. Kim said this interesting roll was made specifically for ULM and will include spicy cheetos.

Other additions to the SUB include a new menu at Bene Pizza and Pasta, as well as a F’real Shake machine.

Eddie Rushing, assistant director of Food Services, said that Bene will now be offering hot sandwiches, rolletos and boneless buffalo wings and will also be running monthly specials.

Rushing also said that the F’real shake machine is an exciting option for students because it offers 15 different choices in milkshakes and smoothies.

According to Rushing, the smoothie feature coincides with Dining Services efforts to provide healthier options for students along with nutritional information.

Hoag encourages students who want more information on healthy dining options to contact the university dietician, Ann Dowd.

“A lot of kids don’t know that we do have a dietician on staff,” Hoag said. “She can help students with any dieting needs.”