Heyne sight is 20/20: Free food at UD
Jon Paul Heyne
Issue date: 2/2/10 Section: Arts & Entertainment
You've probably heard a lot here at University of Dallas about living the good life. Plato has his ideas of the good life, Dante has a theory, and Ben Franklin at least has an autobiography. The only problem is none of these men actually lived at this University. In my generosity, I will give to you, over the course of the next few weeks, some advice from those who have made it nearly four years on how to live the good life at UD.
The focus of this week is food. Though I do know some here who would starve themselves in order to afford a $60 bottle of Chartreuse or, even worse, to afford not having to spend money at all, we all know that food is essential not only for the good life but more simply for life itself. So here are three ways to get good, soul-nurturing food.
First, though it isn't free, the "poor man's special" has long been the source of sustenance for many poor students. That's right, at the Rathskeller, you can get beans, rice and flour tortillas for under two bucks. Just think of all the protein and carbs. And it's served hot, so when the weather suddenly turns to freezing and Groundhog is ruined, at least you have this meal to warm your heart.
Now, I know not all have the luxury of spending two dollars on such an aristocratic meal. Don't fear, there is free food on campus. We all eye with longing the puffed pastries that are daily displayed at the Cap Bar. Well, when you're in need of a late night study break as well as a late night snack, go by and see if any pastries are left. They give out these sweet delights around 11 p.m. for free.
"I've tried that," you say, "but the last pastry was stolen from my very hands by some creep skeleton of a senior." Don't fret. He probably needs it more than you. You have a meal plan. He eats from the ashtrays of Old Mill. And more importantly, there are other opportunities for obtaining food. The Rat gives out leftover pizza when they close, and there's always Open A. With so many possibilities, you're bound to get a meal somewhere.
The focus of this week is food. Though I do know some here who would starve themselves in order to afford a $60 bottle of Chartreuse or, even worse, to afford not having to spend money at all, we all know that food is essential not only for the good life but more simply for life itself. So here are three ways to get good, soul-nurturing food.
First, though it isn't free, the "poor man's special" has long been the source of sustenance for many poor students. That's right, at the Rathskeller, you can get beans, rice and flour tortillas for under two bucks. Just think of all the protein and carbs. And it's served hot, so when the weather suddenly turns to freezing and Groundhog is ruined, at least you have this meal to warm your heart.
Now, I know not all have the luxury of spending two dollars on such an aristocratic meal. Don't fear, there is free food on campus. We all eye with longing the puffed pastries that are daily displayed at the Cap Bar. Well, when you're in need of a late night study break as well as a late night snack, go by and see if any pastries are left. They give out these sweet delights around 11 p.m. for free.
"I've tried that," you say, "but the last pastry was stolen from my very hands by some creep skeleton of a senior." Don't fret. He probably needs it more than you. You have a meal plan. He eats from the ashtrays of Old Mill. And more importantly, there are other opportunities for obtaining food. The Rat gives out leftover pizza when they close, and there's always Open A. With so many possibilities, you're bound to get a meal somewhere.
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