by: Tyler North on March 9, 2012 <\/p>\n
Students have diverse opinions when it comes to eating on campus. However, most students agree on one aspect of on-campus dining its expensive. <\/p>\n
Food on campus is the worst value anywhere in the entire valley, said James Kennedy, a graduate student in bioengineering. They give us low-quality food for very expensive prices. <\/p>\n
Many students find that the price often outweighs any other positive aspects of on-campus dining. <\/p>\n
Off campus you can get more food for a cheaper price, said Asad Rauf a senior in biomedical engineering. Even for a small sandwich you are paying like $3, so I just dont think its fair. I started bringing more food from home and I rarely eat on campus anymore. <\/p>\n
Chartwells, a major provider of on-campus food including the contracted provider of food for the Heritage Center and the Union has a different stance. <\/p>\n
We do a market basket analysis of all the businesses within a mile radius of the school and we make sure our prices are within reason of those other establishments, said Reggie Conerly, resident district manager for dining services. <\/p>\n
Most items are made daily in the Union Food Court, some in front of you as you order, Conerly said. Quality is something Chartwells strives for. <\/p>\n
That quality comes with a price. Purchasing basic meal plans on campus will cost a student anywhere from $7.50 to $8 per meal, depending on the plan. <\/p>\n
If they opened up more dining options, I think it would be to our benefit and would lower the price, Rauf said. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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