Students with erratic schedules and long days of class can find themselves stuck on campus with a tight wallet and a growling stomach. In this economy, campus food seems to be getting more and more expensive for students who don’t have a meal plan or extra dollars. However, there are some meal deals to be found if you look in the right places.
THE BREAKFAST WRAP
If you wake up late for that 8 a.m. class and have no time to eat breakfast, Tacos To-Go between Dexter Lawn and the Kennedy Library has a breakfast wrap for $3.79 that is served until 10 a.m.
THE TACOS
Even at under four dollars, the breakfast wrap is more expensive than most of the items on the regular menu. During the day, Tacos To-Go offers street tacos for $1.29, as well as bean and cheese burritos or a bean and rice bowl for 99 cents each.
On the other side of campus there are plenty of snacks that can hold over an empty stomach for a two-hour class and the ride home.
THE CHICKEN
Tapango’s in The Avenue offers a classic burrito for $1.99, and it’s a filling meal. At the Chick-Fil-A stand, one can either get crosscut fries for $1.49 or eight pieces of chicken for $2.99.
THE VEGETABLE WRAP
The Green Street at The Avenue has a vegetable wrap for $1.99.
“(They offer) a lot of variety, a lot of selection,” said English sophomore Mackenzie Qualey of The Avenue.
THE CHILI-CHEESE FRIES
If it’s early in the morning you can get two eggs cooked any way you like for $1.75 at Slyder’s. The best-kept secret on the Slyder’s menu are the chili-cheese fries. For $3.25 you get a meal that will keep you more than satisfied until the next mealtime.
THE ICE CREAM
For students who have long breaks but can’t go home on those hot days, the soft serve ice cream from The Avenue is a way to cool down.
Add any of the array of toppings on a decent serving size of ice cream that costs about $3.
THE HAPPY HOUR
The best deal on campus in terms of a full meal occurs during the 3-5 p.m. Happy Hour at Backstage Pizza. This means that two slices of pizza and a drink only cost $5.
One item on the Backstage menu that is relatively unknown yet delicious is the cinna-twists. For $3 you can enjoy tasty long strips of baked dough covered in sugar and cinnamon.
“I usually eat at Backstage … because I don’t really eat that much when I eat on campus,” said business administration sophomore Nate Cook. “It’s just like I need to sustain (myself) until I get home, and it’s cheap.”