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Ch a n g e s a t Ch a rt w e l l s<br />
A Message Fr o m Ch a rt w e l l s’ Ma r k e t i n g<br />
Di r e c t o r<br />
By Kyle Pleva and Sol-Ana Martinez<br />
Contributors<br />
First I would like to welcome all new and returning students to<br />
SUNY <strong>Purchase</strong>. I would also like to introduce myself; I am a recent<br />
alum of <strong>Purchase</strong> and now the Marketing Director for Chartwells on<br />
campus. We here at Chartwells have made quite a few changes from<br />
the last semester. We have taken numerous approaches to staying<br />
green, increasing sustainability, and becoming more environmentally<br />
friendly. Yet this comes at a cost.<br />
Walking around campus you can see all the amazing renovations<br />
Chartwells has accomplished. Terra Ve has transformed into a more<br />
inviting, warm and social place. Although the renovations have not<br />
been completed we are hoping for the total package within the next<br />
few weeks. Booth seating has been installed for your pleasure, we<br />
now also offer a full vegetarian breakfast. The hours of operation have<br />
been updated as well. Terra Ve now opens at 7:30 am and closes at<br />
10:00 pm. During these renovations we took another step towards going<br />
green. All of the old cabinets in Terra Ve have been reconstructed<br />
and recycled for use in the upcoming Main Dining Hall renovations.<br />
Terra Ve was not the only dining location to see major enhancements.<br />
Over the summer all the managers on staff (not contractors)<br />
upgraded the Main Dining Hall. The atmosphere is more diner friendly<br />
and organized. The new 50’s theme seems to be a hit already. We<br />
have added name brand cereal as well as a more accessible choice of<br />
desserts at our Double Treat Bakery section. This more pleasant and<br />
clean feeling location was created as a thank you to the student community<br />
from Chartwells for six years of success.<br />
The Hub Food Court has seen some vast modifications as well. The<br />
new ABC boards have created a bit of controversy over the past few<br />
weeks. Students are voicing their complaints that the deli sandwich is<br />
no longer on the ABC board but now part of a combo meal. Due to the<br />
rising costs of food and gas, in order to maintain a quality dining program,<br />
adjustments were necessary. Instead of charging the students<br />
an extra sixty dollars a semester for our sustainability programs, we<br />
altered our ABC board. To break it down, a sandwich costs $4.85 and<br />
a water or fountain beverage is $1.20. That is equal to $6.05, where<br />
we charge a meal equivalency of $5.00 in turn saving you $1.05. The<br />
changes to the meal plan are not done without student input. <strong>Purchase</strong><br />
has seven student members of the PSGA on the PCA Board that vote on<br />
major decisions such as sustainability initiatives and other important<br />
topics. We here at Chartwells have actually done more than what was<br />
planned for this year.<br />
Sustainable living has taken over SUNY <strong>Purchase</strong>! Chartwells has<br />
taken huge strides in supporting this “going green” movement but<br />
we need your help. You the students are our motivation in becoming<br />
more eco-friendly. We have installed programs such as; biodegradable<br />
napkins and biodegradable utensils made out of cornhusk in the<br />
Hub and Terra Ve. These products help downgrade waste product as<br />
well as conservation of water and energy. Other programs that follow<br />
the same guidelines are trayless service in the Main Dining Hall and<br />
the Refillable Mug Program. In a new effort to combat gas prices we<br />
have also initiated a Bio Fuel Recycling Program in which a trucking<br />
company uses our French fry oil as gas. Also, Trim Trax is a new program<br />
in which we track, measure and reduce all food waste in each<br />
unit. This program gives our staff the tools to accomplish tracking of<br />
our food waste and increase waste awareness. Recyclable plastic bags<br />
are also offered now. Just ask a cashier at any location.<br />
If students have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate<br />
to call my extension at 6961. We hope that you find these changes positive<br />
and helpful in your new school year. Good Luck!<br />
A Message Fr o m Yo u r Lo c a l<br />
NYPIRG Ch a p t e r<br />
Letter to the Editor:<br />
Hello SUNY <strong>Purchase</strong>! I want to formally introduce myself to the<br />
student body as the new NYPIRG Project Coordinator on campus. (I<br />
plan on meeting every single student in person, but until that time<br />
the pages of the Independent will do fine.) For students who do not<br />
know, the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) is the<br />
largest student-directed not-for-profit in the state.<br />
We work on issues chosen by the all-student Board of Directors,<br />
meaning they are issues relevant to students. Some of our issues<br />
include keeping higher education affordable for everyone, voter<br />
registration, and environmental protection. Our motto is: ‘Building<br />
Student Power’ and that’s what we do. We are advocating for social<br />
change by working to pass legislation, taking action, and organizing<br />
on-campus events. Beyond our campaigns, we teach tools such as<br />
media outreach, campaign planning and meeting facilitation skills.<br />
The tools we offer can literally be applied to any issue on and off<br />
campus, as well as employment.<br />
Last semester at <strong>Purchase</strong> NYPIRG was able to register new voters<br />
and hold numerous events on campus. NYPIRG campaigns addressed<br />
popular issues such as the environment and worked on our<br />
‘Hunger and Homelessness’ campaign. As always, there was a focus<br />
on teaching students organizing skills. NYPIRG also hosted a show<br />
on WPSR campus radio. Another resource which will continue to be<br />
offered is the Small Claims Court Action Center, a hotline for free<br />
non-legal advice to individuals going to small claims court. If you<br />
need advice, call us at (914)-521-6986. If you are interested in helping<br />
out at the Center, get involved.<br />
We run an internship program open to students with at least 30<br />
credits, who have an academic sponsor; which many professors will<br />
gladly support! By committing to a weekly number of hours (5-10<br />
hours), interns will learn skills and work on campaigns while earning<br />
credits (2-4 credits). So come by our office (soon to be your<br />
office) and fill out an application and set up an interview. There is<br />
about a week left to register, and many students have already started,<br />
so hurry!<br />
This semester, we will step up our voter registration work leading<br />
up to the election. This is important work that everyone should get<br />
involved in. Please come by and grab a clipboard to help register<br />
new voters. We will continue to fight proposed cuts to SUNY funding.<br />
A highlight of our work this semester will be a statewide bike tour,<br />
raising awareness about global warming. Our crucial ‘Hunger and<br />
Homelessness’ outreach work will continue as the need continues<br />
to grow. NYPIRG brings an important focus on social justice issues<br />
matched with staff members who are experts in their respective<br />
fields.<br />
As you can see, there will be many opportunities for students<br />
to play a role in NYPIRG’s work. Our success starts and ends with<br />
student involvement. ‘Building student power’ means the more students<br />
involved, the stronger our collective power. My goal is to be a<br />
useful asset and resource to the entire student body and I am eager<br />
to get to know as many of you as possible. If you are a student leader<br />
on campus, let’s see how we can work together. Feel free to contact<br />
me by email, phone or please come and stop by our office, located<br />
in Campus Center North, Room 0004. My email is Roger.drew@<br />
nypirg.org Our office extension is 6986.<br />
SIC<br />
“Fuck, we’re dumbasses” *We are so dumb* *Yep*. Canada’s like, “What’s going on, eh?” Australia’s still like, “wtf?” Mars is laughing<br />
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