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Features To the cafe or your kitchen for food?
By Stacy Minchin Staff writer As freshmen we all came to the ’Hurst with little to choose from as to where we ate our meals. The majority of us had a meal plan and took our preferences between the Laker and the Egan Hall Cafeteria. But once living in the apartments becomes an option, do students still prefer to stick with buying a meal plan or would they rather try to test their skills in the kitchen? Most students after their first year find themselves rarely going to the cafeteria for their daily meals. In the Laker many students line up, particularly at Subconnection, during peak meal times. "I usually go grab a sub for lunch or if I am in a hurry," said senior Leanne Wzontek. "There are some good wraps for take out, but I definitely find myself using my campus card more than cooking my own food." Of course the Laker has become a popular spot for those students looking for a late night snack. The extended hours are convenient for anyone with the munchies. Students also find the options in the Laker to be the fastest and easiest way to eat their meals, especially when trying to find time during their hectic class schedules. "I live off campus but I definitely prefer to purchase my meals in the Laker because I am already on campus for class and it is just more convenient," said senior Michalle Nedley. "Besides, I am not the greatest cook anyways so this way I can have tasty meals with hardly any effort." On the other hand, there are those students who would rather cook their own meals in the apartments. Part of the excitement in moving out of the dorms is having access to a kitchen. Those of you who tend to lean toward organic foods, seem to prefer going to the store and making meals out of the comfort of your own place. Senior Josh Veith likes having a kitchen to use because he says he tries to be a healthy eater and would rather take the extra time to cook his meals than to run over to the Laker. "I don’t mind having to cook my own meals," said Veith. "I think in the long run I actually save money by going to the grocery store. I really like the organic foods Kashi makes and you can’t find that type of thing on campus." Whether you decide to eat in because you are just too lazy to walk in the bitter cold or simply enjoy cooking, the apartment kitchens allow students to at least have the option to play along with Mr. Foods. Otherwise choosing to eat on campus seems to be the most popular way for students to eat their daily meals.
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