TO THE EDITOR:
In regards to the editorial, “The University is in need of fresh food options,” I wholeheartedly agree that access to fresh food would benefit the students of Chapel Hill.
Moreover, a grocery store or farmer’s market would make eating healthy much easier for those without continual access to dining halls.
But in the short term, something as simple as a fruits and vegetables stand could help students gain access to healthy options and also add variety for those who tire of the endless melon and pineapple mixes in the dining halls or whose only choice if they want something to-go is a banana.
Another option would be to install a fruit and vegetable oriented shop in the Student Union.
It would not compete with Alpine Bagel for business, as they sell two different types of food, and they could actually accrue some of each other’s customers.
Implementing any long-term beneficial solutions to this problem will require more than just student participation.
The University itself must make a change in order for real progress to happen.
Jacob Arett ’17
Psychology
