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University of Missouri, St. Louis IRL @ UMSL Current (2000s) Student Newspapers 12-7-2009 Current, December 07, 2009 University of Missouri-St. Louis Follow this and additional works at: http://irl.umsl.edu/current2000s Recommended Citation University of Missouri-St. Louis, "Current, December 07, 2009" (2009). Current (2000s). 242. http://irl.umsl.edu/current2000s/242 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at IRL @ UMSL. It has been accepted for inclusion in Current (2000s) by an authorized administrator of IRL @ UMSL. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ? STUIDI[ ~ N [ TS FIND CATER ~ , ING, UNSA ~T' IS,FACTORVJ C:'HAR:TWELLS DISAG~,E: ES BY ANNA MARIE CURRAN MICHELLE KAUFMAN / THE CURRENT Chartwells, the food proviqer for University of Mis o ud-St. Louis, is also ucts, Chartwells is too expensive. Bryant said that there ,is very little variety the food provider for S int Louis University and Mis ami S&T: At UM of food as well, and that "the only thing [he] ever really w;m;s tto eat is the St. Loui. stud nt. can purchase food from ChartweUs at numerous outlets burgers." ind uding (he Nosh, La Cantilla Loca at the Pilot Bouse, Provincial House Maggie Schmidt, freshman, musi~, said that the quality of food at UM Cafeteria, The Campus C-Store and Aromas Cafe. .St. Louis pales in comparison to other universities. Schmidt said that in her Many scudents have complained that Chartwells has higher prices than t:xperience, differem universities'have had ,a better selection of food, . comparative food provide.r in the ar<::a. However, Lori liming, Chartwdls "1 visited KU [Kallsas UnivcJ;sityJ over fall break and their food was amaz coordinator for UM-St. Louis, said that Chartwells' prices ar' actually "sec to ing!" Schmidt said. ".Plus they are open aU day and provide breakfast, unlike be in line with local convenience stores and quick serve restaurants." [Provincia[ .House]." "In many cases, our prices are equal to or even below what you might be Bah Ross, technical services at Ward E. Barnes Library, said that he feels charged at a local convenience score or restaurant,'" Lim,ing said. "FO,r ex like on-campus dining is not reliable. Ross ha~ ~een working at the University ample, we are below prices on Qdoba at La Cantina ioea [and] our C-store for 18 years and said that he feels like Chartwells gives up on new products prices are on target for Walgreens.'" before really giving them a chance to see if they are going to work. " Liming said that the prices of sandwiches and grill items on campus are "There doesn't seem to be any real consistency," Ross said,' "They try tih[ngs also priced competitively with local qwck serve restaurants such as Quiznos, out [and then] they let [them] go." . Jimmy John's and Dairy Queen. Tim Bryant, junior, accounting, said that for the quality of the food prod- See CHARTWELlS, page 2 . I I I I 2 1:hc: lturrent DEcEMNER 7, 2009 FROM PAGE 1 Ross said that the ho~rs of tl~ e dining oudets on campus Liming said, "Additionally, our plates and to go contain rs can be inconvenient, .and [hat til e "hours are very limited" are made from a paper bagasse [crushed sugarca.n J mate ri :ll ~ EDITORIAL at many of the outlets: Ross cited. the University's C-Store as which are also compost ~eady.'~ • Editor-in-Chief.. ...... .... .... ......: .. .. .... ............... .... .. ... ..... ....... .Jessica Keil beinga particular problem because it is never open dLJring the Liming said that Chartwells decides what new implementa Managing Editor ......... .. ..... .: ...... ..... .... ..... ....... : ....... ........ Matthew Hill summer for faculty and staff to purchase food items. tions to make or what new products to bring to campus based News Editor. .. : .......· .... ... ................ ..... .. ..... .. ......... Anna Marie Curran Liming said that Chartwells also tries to work with students ~ainly o'n student feedback. She said that through student Features Editor. ... ... ... ....... .... ·.. ...... .. .... ... .... .. :........... ........ Sequita Bean to ensure that products students want to see on 'campus have · feedback provided "via [the] website, semester surveYSl and Science/Health Editor. .... .. .. ... ... ............. ... ; ....... ... :... .... .. .. Andy Phipps the chance to be implemented. Liming said that two years comments," Chartwells rries to 'give the students what they_ Sports Editor..... .... .... ... ........... .: .. .............. ,..... .......... .Cedric Williams want food-wise on campus. Assistant Sports Editor. ............... ... .. ..... .... ....... .......... Anthorw Padgett ago, Chartwells was "approached abo~t the need for fair trade A&E Editor. .. ............. ,. .... ......... ... .. .. ...... .... ... ... .. ... .. .. ... ... Cate Marquis coffee to _be offered on campus." She said. that now the coffee "If students have recommendations for items they'd like to Opinions Editor..... ... ....... ....... ......... .. .. ....... ...... ..... .. .. ...... Andrew Seal at Aroma's Bal~ery and Oak Cafe offer fair trade coffee to stu see on campus, we will do our best to bring them to UMSL," Copy Editors. ;....... .. ... .. ·. .. ..... .. ..... Stacy Beckenholdt, Rebecca l\juckolls dents. Liming said that last spring they were also approached , Liming said. Liming said that right .now, Chartwells is work Proofreader .. ... ..... ....... :..... ... ....... ...... .... ......................... Chera Meyer to bdng more eco-friendly packaging on campus. ing on bringing about a few changes to the cafeteria in Pro Staff Writers .. .. .... .......... ..... .. : ........ ;Patrick Canoy, Aaron Holdmeyer, "We worked with various vendors to ensure that our water vincial House as well as the Nosh. She said that oon . student Matthew B. Henry, Sarah Hill, JenO'Hara, . cups and salad containers are made from. greenware materials," feedback will be needed . Kevin Korinek, Joe Schaffner DESIGN Design Editor... .... ..... ...... ... ... ............ ...... ... ... ..... .... ... ....... Ge~e Doyel Student fee increases put to vote next semester Assistant Design Editor... ....... :................ ... ............... ... .. Chris Stewart ally gave their two cenrs as Photo Editor. .. ..... ... ............ .. .. ........ .. ....... .... ....... .............. .... Sofi Seck The SGA meeting this crease some student fees for Communication, Ron Yasbin, Assistant Photo Editor........ .. .... ;:.. ................. ......... Michelle kaufman Friday had three unexpected the 2010-2011 school year. College of Arts and Sciences to why the new fees are for a Page Designers ......... ..... ................. Zachary James Kraft, Phil Freeman guests, all of whom tried to The deans: John Hylton, and Juliann G. Sebastian, needy cause. ". Staff Photographers .. .... .... .......... .. Ahmad Aljuryyed, Jennifer Meahan, convince the assembly to in- College of Fine ' Arts and .College of Nursing individu- By Jessica Keil. , ~ . Chera Meyer Web Editor.... ... , ................. ..... .. ..... .. .. .... ........... , Zachary James Kraft Illustrators .. .... .. ..... .. .. .... .Jeffrey Grossman, Paul Maguire, Cody Perkins I BUSI.NESS A fee of $27.10 per credit h'our for special equipment and supplies in certain theater and dance courses. Business Manager.... ..... .. ......................... : .. ... ... .... .............. Dan Pryor Advertising Director. ... ...... ................... ...... ............ ....... .Christina lee TH DAN 1900, Intro to Theatre Technology TH DAN 3257, MakeLlp for Theatrical Productions Distribution Manager.. .. .. .... ...... .. .. ...... ... ... .. ..... .. .. .. ...... .Claire Beeman · 1o....T=:""::"::'=""";;"";;:;"';;';;;';:"'=-=':=:..::....I TH DAN 2020, Acting for the Camera TH DAN 3263, Scene Painting Training Director........... .... ....... ...... .. .... ..... .............. .... ... Chris Stewart TH DAN 2250, Stagecraft TH DAN 4020, Directing for the Camera TH DAN 2290, Drafting for the Theatre TH DAN 2260, Intro to C~tume Design & Production Adviser.: .. .......... ., ... ... ... ..... ... ...... ...... ... .. .. ... .. .. .. ... .. .. ... .Charlotte Petty The Theatre/Dance program needs maintenance, props, costumes, set pieces, disposable materials, and sho'p materials. II [These] classes are hindered without equipment and supplies," Hylton said. MCMA A fee of $4 per credit hour to hire fouTto five new advisors/retention specialists in the Advising/Retention Center in order aYJ)J to provide Developmental Advising : The fee would generate approximately $320,000 per year. The Current is the student newspaper atthe University of Missouri-St. louis, printing weekly through the fall and spri Og s'emesters on Mon-' Developmental Advising wilt better prepare students through their college career, help retain students and days. AdvertiSing rates are available upon request; terms, conditions, shorten their time in college."Developmental advising is in some cases a realiw check for students," Yasbin and restrictions apply. The Current financed in part by student activi said. ' .' . I • ties fees, is not an official publication of UM-St. louis. The University is not responsible for the content of The Current and/or its policies. All materials contained in each printed and online issue are property of A 4.5 percent increase to the current credit hour fee; making it $33.75 per·credit hour to learn under an experience created The Current and m~y not be reprinted, reused, or reproduced without . by College of Nursing faculty