FLIK makes the news, again
Meal plans run dry and food prices questioned in the CT Post
Lauren Confalone
Issue date: 11/30/06 Section: News
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Some beg to disagree. This was evident in recent complaints by students in the Connecticut Post.
Appearing in the "Opinions" section of the Connecticut Post's Nov. 14 issue, two sophomore students gave their opinions. Their letters did not address issues about minimal choices or that the food does not meet their standards, but rather the high prices.
"I think it is unfair that college students are being charged so much money," said Kim Crowley in her letter to the Connecticut Post, sophomore, Fairfield. "There are already plenty of college students in debt due to loans." Ron Lesko, new Executive Chef for FLIK, is aware of the negative opinions on campus towards FLIK.
"We're trying to listen to everyone's wants and needs," said Lesko.
FLIK Food Service Director, Angel Rosado, contacted Crowley for feedback concerning what was printed in the Post.
Rosado discovered that Crowley did not write her opinion piece. According to a letter she provided to Rosado, Crowley simply forwarded the e-mail with the information at the request of her associate to common acquaintances, not realizing it would be printed in the Post with her name attached.
"I sincerely regret that the article appeared in Tuesday [Nov. 14] newspaper," said Crowley
Despite whether the article was intentional or not, food prices have become a common issue discussed among students and the SHU community.
"The prices are ridiculous," said Jessica Muniz, junior, Meriden.
Alexandra Prim, sophomore, Natick, Mass. was the other student who sent a letter about FLIK to the Connecticut Post.
"I am on the Bronze Meal Plan, which allots me $1,108 per semester," said Prim, "With an amount like that, it would seem like one would never run out of money. But many people have to add on to their meal plans before each semester ends."
Rosado explains that FLK prices are beyond Sacred Heart's control.
"FLIK does make the last decision on pricing," said Rosado. "It is not the responsibility of FLIK to make sure that students are managing their own money properly."
Lesko compares students meal plans to credit cards.
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