Meal Plan Controversy

Learning Communities

         High school is winding down and Loyola University is just beyond the horizon.  There are lots of adventures waiting for you, so why not go through them with people who are just like you?
       
         It's not too late to join a Living-Learning Community at Loyola, so make sure to jump on it.  Not only do residents in learning communities feel right at home, but they are more connected to the university because of all the activities the communities participate in.
       

Wellness Learning Community

          Loyola Currently has 6 learning community options:
                        - Greenhouse
                        - International Learning Community
                        - Leadership Learning Community
                        - Multicultural Learning Community
                        - Service and Faith Learning Community
                        - Wellness Learning Community
Housing for the learning communities has not been finalized yet, but that information will be available soon.
       
         If that isn't enough, did you know that students in Learning Communities on average have higher GPAs than students who don't?  A lot of fun and good grades are the perfect recipe for success in college.

Check Out

          The 2012-2013 school year is sadly coming to an end, and that means that it’s time to move out. With final exams and last minute projects galore, this time of year can be really stressful.
       
          To avoid a lot of the hassle, make sure to have open communication with your roommates. If there is a mess, pointing fingers at the end will result in both roommates paying a fine. Make sure to finalize who cleans what, and who takes ownership of what damage.
       
          If you need an extended stay (up till May 12th) you have until 4 pm on April 23rd to sign up for that. For everyone else, the last day to sign up for check out is April 29th. Failure to do so will result in a $100 fine.
       
          Make sure that you are on time to your appointment. If you show up more than 10 minutes late to check out, you will be fined $100. If you are overwhelmed by the large number of things that you have to do before you move out, don’t be. Here are 8 steps to simplifying the check-out process.

Baumhart Hotel

This is a satirical news broadcast I did about the Baumhart Hotel.  This school year is the first time that non Loyola students will be able to stay in Baumhart Hall during the school year.  Please let me know what you think about the idea below.

Meal Plan Controversy

          Everyone knows that college costs increase as time goes on, but few could foresee the exorbitant rise in meal plan prices.

         Under the current reform, the 2 year cost for food at Loyola will be over $8000, and it is expected to rise to over $9000 dollar over a 2 year span in the coming years. 

         This represents a 12% increase in meal plan costs for Freshman and a 150% increase in meal plan costs for sophomores who no longer have the $685 declining balance option.  

         Numerous students protested last Friday afternoon at the quad on the Lake Shore Campus.  Despite the protest and talks with Loyola University administration, no immediate changes seem likely. 

          Because of the strong attendance and support for the cause, there will likely be another protest.  Contact Shay Collins at bcollins5@luc.edu if you want to get involved with the cause.  

Photo by: campusdish.com