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More than 100 Winthrop residents earlier this month signed a petition posted in the dining hall calling for more frequent muffin appearances, Richard J. Montville, manager of college dining halls, said yerterday.
Montville, who received the petition last week, said he readily capitulated to the students' demands, adding, that he was pleased the muffin enthusiasts had taken a diplomatic approach to the issue.
Sigrid C. Gabler '85, the petition's author, said yesterday she decided to take action on the muffin shortage after the coveted item was omitted from a breakfast earlier this month.
Gabier said she draw up the petition because, "I thought if we took the time to write a letter to the head of food services, he wouldn't say no because we were expressing an interest in what they had to offer," adding. "They must be interested in what students...
A petition drive last year supporting similar demands claimed 1500 signitures. This year's organizers said they hope to do at least as well.