WASHINGTON – A group of students at George Washington University gathered outside the Marvin Center this week, expressing their grief over the loss of the J-Street Cafeteria.

“What now?” asked an exasperated Junior. “What am I supposed to do with all of my precious dining dollars now?”

“We only have, like, 15 minutes for lunch! We’re screwed!” The Junior’s BFF exclaimed.

The J-Street eatery has been closed since earlier this summer for renovations and a replacement in catering staff. However, development has been delayed because school contractors can’t seem to reach a consensus on how to make the new cafeteria even more of a pain to use than before.

But, while intense work is being done behind those quiet, placid curtains, students are left with a quandary. Many have openly expressed their feelings over this issue and, surprisingly enough, the most common feeling is one of remorse. “I guess I just didn’t know how well I had it,” said Sophomore Justin Sider as he pensively stared out into space as a single tear rolled down his cheek. “I can still smell the fryolators.”

He wasn’t the only one, everyone could still smell the fryolators. The machines had crashed onto floor while they were clearing the room in August and it continues to smell like salt, grease, and heart disease.

“I never thought I’d miss their off-brand Starbucks, all I ever did was complain about it,” said a forlorn Senior Abigail Richter. “Now I’ll never get a chance to tell them how much their apathy really meant to me.”

Her grief is shared by so many that the Chair of the university’s Dining Services felt the need to address the public. “We understand that many of you miss our renowned service and quality delicacies, but, in fairness, there is a perfectly good Starbucks underneath Gelman Library,” the Chair said, speaking to the people at the end of the Starbucks Gelman line.

Students have slated a candlelight vigil for this Sunday at 8 p.m.