Wright State will soon be deciding between five food providers (including current provider Sodexo), which is the best fit to serve campus. Some Wright State students feel that Sodexo has not performed up to par with what they feel a campus food provider should. “I would like to see better food quality,” said Wright State Resident Assistant Jessica Kelbley. “I know they’re trying to do a big push to get Sodexo to stay, but I feel like it’s too late.” Resident Assistant Christina Bossetti took a more blunt approach to the matter. “I think Sodexo had their time here, and they didn’t do much with it,” said Bossetti. “I think we should try something else out.” Bossetti also said that she felt there are not enough options for vegetarians, and that the price of the food did not match the quality. “You’re paying about the same amount you would pay at Texas Roadhouse for a meal, and it tastes like hospital food,” said Bossetti. Freshman Randall Jarusiewic said that he understood that Wright State was a state school, so the food would not be perfection. He also said that the number of options had increased since fall semester. “I don’t expect much to be completely honest,” said Wright State Freshman Randall Jarusiewic. “It’s better this semester, there seems to be more options and better food.” Freshman Alex Williams thought that Sodexo was doing a fine job as Wright State’s food provider, though the hours could be more convinient. “I think the food quality’s pretty good,” said Wright State Freshman Alex Williams “I think they’re doing a good job overall, I just wish they were open later.” Both Williams and Bosseti thought that the hours of the Student Union (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) were too short, and did not suit many of the students in evening classes. Sophomore Christian Smith thought that Sodexo provided a variety of options, and that he would keep things the way they are if he were making the choice. “There’s a lot of different options,” said Smith. “You have your fast food, but you also have food that is better for you.” The final decision on the next food provider for Wright State will be announced in March or April.
