The Redbird Word-September 22-23

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New Food Blues
By: Taylor Lawson
This past year, Alton High has gotten all new cafeteria staff and food.
From an outsider looking in, it may look like Alton High has it all
together, but there’s far more that needs to be improved behind the
scenes. You may notice that each line has a TV screen above it displaying
the choices of food for the day. The food seems to look more bougie than
any previous years; but is it really? Many students have complained
about the food that they have gotten has been worse than in previous
years. From the lettuce in the salads already browning, to the so-called
“chicken” which has been spongy and more like bread.
But poor food quality isn't the only issue. Students with later lunches
face a problem with fewer lunch choices. Some students tend to get the
same thing every day, as that choice is most appealing and tastes the
best. What happens when that one choice runs out? They go for the
second-best option. Well, what happens if that one is gone too? Most
students would choose to not eat at all. So, students go the rest of the day
starving not because of their own choice, but because the school has run
out of food. Ultimately it’s an underlying issue with food services by not
ordering and preparing enough food each day. Students notice a
principal is monitoring lunch lines, yet fail to notice students walking
out empty-handed. Something needs to be done to make sure every
student not only has more choices but makes sure that they are eating.
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