DSG discusses Cafe @ Baker closure and Dartmouth’s switch to Outlook/Microsoft-only email

DSG discusses Cafe @ Baker closure and Dartmouth’s switch to Outlook/Microsoft-only email

By By Kailyn Holty Published May 12, 2026
Publication Date: 2026-05-12 00:00:00

On May 10, at the seventh weekly Dartmouth Student Government meeting of the spring term, senators discussed the closure of Cafe @ Baker after the spring term and the College’s plan to switch to Outlook/Microsoft-only support for future student email accounts. 

East Wheelock senator Sud Paul ’27, who serves as chief of staff for DSG, said Cafe @ Baker will close after this term due to low transaction rates. Students will still have access to Fresh Zones — vending machines offering snacks, drinks and frozen meals that can be paid for with DBA — and Novack Cafe in the library. 

Dartmouth Dining Director Jon Plodzik did not respond to request for comment regarding the possible closure of Cafe @ Baker. The Dartmouth was not able to independently verify the potential closure of Cafe @ Baker.

North Park senator Ryantony Exuma ’26 said he has noticed that Fresh Zone machines are often…