ASUP has passed three resolutions which could be in effect soon if the University approves
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Bon Appetit asked to post nutrition facts
Health-conscious students may soon know just how much fat and sodium are in those crispy, crunchy Commons chips.
ASUP unanimously passed a resolution last spring asking Bon Appétit to make nutrition facts for their food available
However, Bon Appétit supervisor Kirk Mustain said that it is not feasible to put nutrition facts on all of their food.
"Because we change our menu so frequently, we can't go break down every item every day," Mustain said.
Mustain also said that the nutrition facts for some of the food that is served daily, like pizza and hamburgers, are available online.
He said Bon Appétit would be open to posting these nutrition facts in The Commons.
The resolution is largely intended to accommodate the needs of students with dietary restrictions, such as gluten intolerance or veganism, said ASUP secretary Julia Balistreri.
"I'm hoping it will work for students who do have special diet of have a lot of allergies," Balistreri said.
- Philip Ellefson
Major Project Fund may be spent in the fall
A resolution passed last spring allows ASUP to spend the major project fund (MPF) in the fall instead of in the spring. ASUP Secretary Julia Balistreri said this will give ASUP more time to plan and execute projects.
"If you're going to do an event or have a speaker, you want two semesters to make sure that gets done," Balistreri said.
Last fall, students voted to change the capital improvement fund (CIF) to the MPF. This allowed ASUP to spend the $20,000 in the fund on events rather than strictly on physical improvements on campus.
- Philip Ellefson
Buckley Center greenhouse could become coffee cart
Students may look forward to being able to pick up a latte before class outside of Buckley Center.
ASUP passed a resolution last spring to renovate the greenhouse outside of Buckley Center. Julia Balistreri, ASUP secretary, said the resolution was made because the space is not being used.
"We have a huge space in school that something needs to be done with," she said.
ASUP is considering turning the space into a coffee stand run by Bon Appétit that may serve pastries and other food. Although this decision has not been approved, it has been brought before administrators.
- Philip Ellefson
