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FLIK staff is listening to students' concerns
Courtney Kohloff
Issue date: 3/19/06 Section: News
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The word that comes out of every student's mouth as they near hunger and begin to look for something to eat. Whether you want a quick bite to eat or are dealing with starvation, FLIK is the place to go.
While some students complain about how there are not enough options or the food is over priced, as soon as class gets out at around lunch or dinner time, hoards of students flood the cafeteria in search of food. But are they really getting what they are looking for?
FLIK employees are listening to students needs.
If you are anyone who frequents FLIK, then you are obviously aware of the high priced items that have been eating away at your meal card. Literally. Because so many students have been complaining about prices, the FLIK management, along with the senators of the FLIK committee, has been working vigorously to accommodate the students as well as their wallets.
Janelle Watson, sophomore, Reading, Mass., is the senator of the FLIK Committee. Relaying comments, complaints and feedback to the FLIK management, Watson has been working very hard with her committee to listen to the students opinions to better FLIK.
Every Tuesday, the FLIK Committee meets with Walter Ward, the operation manager of FLIK to discuss the student's feedback. Because one of the main issues that students bring up is the over priced food items, the committee has been visiting local diners and stores to compare prices with those in our very own cafeteria.
As of now, FLIK's prices are becoming very close to affordable. "The students are their customers and [FLIK] want sto make them happy," says Watson. "They are working on it."
Another complaint that students have is the service on the grill. Because it does sometimes take the grill workers a bit too long to make each and every student's sandwich, other options are being made available. "Pre-made hot sandwiches are available, so kids can grab and go," says Ward, operation manager.
To broaden the student's options of healthier foods, FLIK has also added some new additions to the cafeteria. "Veggie cups have been added as well as a Terre-Ve station, which consists of hot, healthy foods," says Ward.
There is also a Vegetarian Committee in the works, which caters to students who prefer vegetables over meats. A Shoos station may be added, which is a wide variety of vegetarian foods to please vegans as well as students who are looking for something other than poultry and beef.
Although some students may complain about the food, many appreciate the hard work and service of the FLIK staff.
"The workers have always been very friendly helpful," says Melissa Daddana, sophomore, of Trumbull. "Other than the high prices, I definitely think FLIK is a quality place to eat."
As you can now see, the Senator of the FLIK Committee as well as FLIK itself have been busily working to better our cafeteria and cater to the student's needs. If there are any complaints, questions or concerns you may have, students are more than welcome to contact the Student Senate to address their issue.