AJ Sanchez

Texas State students have noticed some changes to their meal plans on campus, and not everyone is pleased. Bobcat Update's A-J Sanchez tells us more:

The food vender, Chartwells, provides meal plans at Texas State, so students can use their I-Ds to eat at places like the Den, the L-B-J Student Center, and Jones Dining Center. Those who live on-campus are required to buy one of these plans. Chartwells used to offer meal trades so that certain combo meals at these places could be bought with one swipe of their ID,  but NOW the meal trades can only be used at the buffet halls. Some students aren't happy.
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Replacing them are Meal Swipes, which can be used on orders for up to six dollars, AND Dining Dollars, which can be used dollar for dollar to supplement purchases. Plans come in Maroon, Bronze, Silver and Gold packages, but some students find the new plans confusing.
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Chartwells representatives say the meal trade system was inefficient and this new system will allow students to choose what they want -- based on their lifestyle and dietary needs.
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In addition, for the first three weeks of the semester, Chartwells could be found at many dining locations to answer any questions about the new plans.
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