Georgia State Students Want a New Menu

It’s 5p.m. and the cafeteria at Georgia State is overrun with rushing, busy students. Some stand back and glance over the menu as they try and decide exactly what it is they crave today. The choices, however, are limited to the sandwich deli, the philli cheese steak and burger spot, and the most popular, Chick-Fil-A. The dining area is loud and full of laughter and conversation of students relaxing while enjoying a meal. Dustin Ramsey sits at his table accompanied by his iPod. He opens his black Styrofoam container and reveals a delicious Chick-Fil-A grilled chicken sandwich. He pulls back the lettuce to add his own special sauces. Finally he takes a huge bite. He wipes the corner of his mouth with his napkin and then proceeds to lick each and every finger. “Subway,” says Ramsey, “I would like to see a subway on campus. Because everything here is already generated,” he adds as he points toward the cafeteria. Grad students April Ingalsbe and Orsolya Kolozsvari agree. “I would like to see a Subway,” says Ingalsbe, “Or even a Wendys. I just love their salad, that’s why.” The two had been sitting together conversing after enjoying what seemed to be Chick-Fil-A, indicated by the empty fry container. Kolozsvari adds that she would like to have a sit-in restaurant on campus. She says she would love to go to a place that serves, what she calls, “real food.” “This is fast food,” she says, “Everyone is always in a rush here, but it would be nice to have somewhere to sit like a real restaurant.” Student Emily Dewey sits alone with a burrito in one hand and flips through the pages of her text book with the other. She says she is satisfied with the campus food selection, however, she says she would like to see a Chipotles. “It’s like a Moes,” she says, “But better.” Dewey says it’s different from places already on campus. “I like it,” she says, “And it’s just what I prefer.”