Students Hungry For More Options at Campus Store
Fair prices make the search for variety at the student store a tedious task.
By Jake Brodrick
Fair prices make the search for variety at the student store a tedious task.
By Jake Brodrick
The student store has been a valuable resource to students for their mid-day snack or drink or other items like prom tickets. While the store helps to provide basic snacks, students would like to see more variety offered on the menu.
The store is run by ASB clerk Rosi Corpuz and staffed by Michelle Mayhew’s leadership class. All administrative and logistics are handled by Corpuz, while leadership students sell the items to the rest of the student community.
While the store marks up the prices on their products, it doesn't make much money off of each sale. The most expensive item in the student store is Gatorade which is sold at $2 per bottle.
“The student store's profit is pretty slim on most of the snacks, maybe 15 to 20 cents each. I don't order any items that would cost more than a few dollars,” said Corpuz.
Providing healthy options for students has been a concern for both cafeterias and student stores nationwide and the student store adheres to the rules and guidelines set by the state of California regarding the sale of food to students.
“(The student store) is limited by California's Department of Education School Nutrition requirements. There is a list of items that fit these requirements that are available from the vendor. I order from that list the snacks and beverages that Leadership wants to sell,” said Corpuz.
While the pricing has been deemed reasonable from the students perspective, many would like to see more options introduced into the flow of the store.
“I think the variety in the student store should be expanded to provide students more choices,” said Nick Kimber, 12.
Students aren’t the only ones noticing how the store is limited by what it sells, some teachers see it as well.
“(The student store) doesn't offer a variety of food and is pretty limited as another option for food on campus,” said history teacher Alan Smart.
Brining more variety to the student store could help bolster its popularity and profits, some students already have ideas.
“Adding Gatorade Zero would be nice, it gives you enough energy and tastes good” said Gianni Costanza, 10
Others who are more interested in the variety of snack options such as the chips selection.
“I would just like a rotation of chips or just add more chips, they get boring and I'd like to see new stuff ,” said Jasper Timmer, 11.
Students are often pitching new ideas for the store, but the problem lies if student suggestions can align with the California laws. Despite this, junior John Williams, has also expressed interest in expanding the stores ability to sell to those who can’t eat certain foods,
“(I would like to see) more allergy-friendly options, lots of the foods like the chips in the store aren’t gluten free,” said Williams.
While there’s room for improvement, people think the student store does a good job,
“It’s very organized, has good snacks, and is run well overall,” said sophomore class president Arya Pishva.
The store is run by ASB clerk Rosi Corpuz and staffed by Michelle Mayhew’s leadership class. All administrative and logistics are handled by Corpuz, while leadership students sell the items to the rest of the student community.
While the store marks up the prices on their products, it doesn't make much money off of each sale. The most expensive item in the student store is Gatorade which is sold at $2 per bottle.
“The student store's profit is pretty slim on most of the snacks, maybe 15 to 20 cents each. I don't order any items that would cost more than a few dollars,” said Corpuz.
Providing healthy options for students has been a concern for both cafeterias and student stores nationwide and the student store adheres to the rules and guidelines set by the state of California regarding the sale of food to students.
“(The student store) is limited by California's Department of Education School Nutrition requirements. There is a list of items that fit these requirements that are available from the vendor. I order from that list the snacks and beverages that Leadership wants to sell,” said Corpuz.
While the pricing has been deemed reasonable from the students perspective, many would like to see more options introduced into the flow of the store.
“I think the variety in the student store should be expanded to provide students more choices,” said Nick Kimber, 12.
Students aren’t the only ones noticing how the store is limited by what it sells, some teachers see it as well.
“(The student store) doesn't offer a variety of food and is pretty limited as another option for food on campus,” said history teacher Alan Smart.
Brining more variety to the student store could help bolster its popularity and profits, some students already have ideas.
“Adding Gatorade Zero would be nice, it gives you enough energy and tastes good” said Gianni Costanza, 10
Others who are more interested in the variety of snack options such as the chips selection.
“I would just like a rotation of chips or just add more chips, they get boring and I'd like to see new stuff ,” said Jasper Timmer, 11.
Students are often pitching new ideas for the store, but the problem lies if student suggestions can align with the California laws. Despite this, junior John Williams, has also expressed interest in expanding the stores ability to sell to those who can’t eat certain foods,
“(I would like to see) more allergy-friendly options, lots of the foods like the chips in the store aren’t gluten free,” said Williams.
While there’s room for improvement, people think the student store does a good job,
“It’s very organized, has good snacks, and is run well overall,” said sophomore class president Arya Pishva.