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.  

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