Starting next semester, students who stay up late or get up early will be able to get their bagel fix in the middle of the night, as Einstein Bros. Bagels will be open 24 hours a day from Sundays to Thursdays. The change, initially proposed by the Student Union, comes just two weeks after the University completed a campuswide dining survey, which was the first part of a comprehensive dining review taking place this year.

This is the second semester in a row that Einsteins' hours have been extended, as last semester the Student Union successfully pushed for the shop to open at noon instead of 5 p.m. on Sundays.

Biana Gotlibovsky '15, the co-chair of the Senate Dining Committee, said that she and co-chair Danny Novak '15 brought the idea to Director of Dining Services Aaron Bennos because they recognized that there was a great student demand for the change.

"I think Brandeis really needs this change because there aren't really a lot of options past 2 [a.m.] during the week," said Gotlibovsky in an interview with the Justice. "I think it's nice to have an option available for students who are studying."

Student Union President Todd Kirkland '13 agreed that the demand is there. "Students want some sort of option any hour at night, especially during the week day when you see students up very late ... working on a paper or an exam," he said in an interview with the Justice.

When the Sunday hours were extended last semester, Monday service at the Stein was cut to compensate. Gotlibovsky said that the hope for next semester's change is that profits from the extra hours will make up the costs.

Kirkland said that the extension could have lasting effects on the future of University dining.

"I think the change is a step in a positive direction, and it will be interesting to see how well it fares next semester in terms of sales and usage," he said. "In my eyes, this is a trial run. If it works out really well, maybe this is something that could be expanded to other dining options."

It is not yet clear who will work at the bagel shop during these late-night hours, but Gotlibovsky said that if students are willing to work, Aramark is more than willing to hire them. Otherwise, Aramark will provide workers.

Members of Dining Services, including Aaron Bennos, did not respond to requests for comment by press time.

Students were intrigued by the idea, but ultimately wondered whether the extra hours would be utilized.

"I go to bed really early, so it doesn't really make a difference to me," said Megan Carden '15. "I think it would be cooler if they changed the weekend hours instead."

"I think [the longer hours are] a good thing. Personally, I'm not going to be up past two generally, but if I have to pull an all-nighter to write a paper, I'm sure I'd appreciate it being open," said Jeffrey Lowenstein '15.

Imara Roychowdhury '13 suggested an alternative to the extended hours. "It might be cheaper if they put a coffee machine over with the vending machines," she said.