So long as you have two feet, a heartbeat, and you’ve been at school recently: you’ve noticed changes to the cafeteria! New lunch options feature higher price points and a lower quantity of calorie dense snacks, resulting in disgruntled students.
The managerial change to Quest Foods came as a surprise to a majority of the student body, having taken place over the course of the most recent summer break. The Marquette Gazette has spoken to Mr. Harmon on the matter.
Q: Why were these changes made?
A: That’s not really an answer I can get into…malfeasance of the former company, and everyone’s going to have to look up what malfeasance means.
Q: Are you open to constructive criticism about the matter?
A: Absolutely! As is the company, they want to know what’s good, what’s bad, what needs to change.
Q: Could you see yourself attempting to meet students on their criticism?
A: I’d rather them talk to the food people, but, I suppose.
Q: Do you have any strong feelings on the matter? Specifically, the fountain soda being gone?
A: No. I am not happy about it [soda]; however, I understand the benefits of not providing soda but providing other beverage choices.
No additional information was given concerning the former company’s alleged malfeasance, nor could The Marquette Gazette find any information concerning it online.
Additionally, The Marquette Gazette interviewed senior Noah Mischeaux to better gauge student emotions in regards to the changes.
Q: Is there anything positive you could say about the school lunch? If so, is it something you prefer over the previous version?
A: The food itself is good and I prefer it over the old lunch, but it’s obviously more expensive, so it requires people to limit what they get.
Q: Do you have any constructive criticism to offer?
A: Not really, because I like all the options.
Q: What do you enjoy the least about lunch now?
A: The cost is very irritating, especially if it’s food for people to eat throughout the day, so I wish I didn’t have to watch out for all the money I’m spending.
Both students and staff have been publicly and privately disgruntled about the changes to the school lunch in some form. If it’s any reprieve to Quest Foods: there are some agreeable benefits to the changes that students and staff can see. As for the student body: Quest Foods is willing to work with students and attempt to meet reasonable demands. Refer to Mr. Harmon or Mr. Marth with questions regarding how to communicate with the aforementioned company. The Marquette Gazette will update accordingly.
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