Chick-fil-A closing, not just on Sunday

A healthy lifestyle clause leads to an unexpected closing of the popular food chain, Chick-fil-A. Students share mixed feelings for the replacement.

Have you heard there won’t be any more spicy chicken sandwiches or waffle fries? You will no longer be dousing those chicken nuggets in the infamous Chick-fil-A sauce. By this June, this nightmare will become a reality.

Last week, UMBC administration conducted a meeting in order to pass a new “eat clean” clause. Their ultimate goal is to reinvent the campus by selling only organic and natural meals, as well as pressed juices. Simply combining healthy options with the original eateries wont be enough. Drastic measures need to be taken, starting with the popular chain.

“I saw the closing sign on the entrance doors, but just assumed it was a renovation,” said Jordan Hines, a freshman math major.

At the meeting, members of the administration board agreed that Chick-fil-A is not a sufficiently healthy option. With the food being cooked in peanut oil, it isn’t fair for the students who have peanut allergies.

On June 1, reconstruction of the University Center will begin. The Starbucks will be moved outside on a food-cart type of contraption, while the inside gets a complete makeover.

The new eatery is predicted to be finished by the spring semester. However, with all the other construction on campus, it may take even longer. Although students are upset with the change, they are most interested in what will take Chick-fil-A’s place.

Replacement discussions are still underway, but an organic sandwich shop called Valley Greens is one of the popular choices. It is well known for its freshly made sandwiches, soups and veggie cups. “I’m actually really excited for the change. Chick-fil-A isn’t that good anyway,” said Stephanie Barker, a junior public health major.

Many other students are upset about this decision, including sophomore biology major Rebecca Miller. “They can’t just close Chick-fil-A. I go there everyday during free hour,” said Miller. Some have alternative plans. “I’ll drive all the way to the Chick-fil-A in Arbutus if I have to,” said Adam Andrews, a senior biology major.

Once noon hits, it seems as though students from all areas of campus rush to the University Center for their Chick-fil-A fix. The line is always freakishly long and some of the students even sacrifice being 5 to 10 minutes late to their next class just to get their twelve count nuggets.

With Chick-fil-A gone, it is expected that the entire atmosphere of the campus will change. The withdrawal is the least of our worries. To prevent the shock of chicken sandwich deprivation, students should stock up on Chick-fil-A sauce or have the meal at least once a week.

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