Word: central
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Disarmament unquestionably has moral overtones, and public debate on that count can do little harm. But the central issue is its strategic value for the security of the U.S.; the ethical question must remain secondary, since self-preservation must be the nation's cardinal objective. In the '30's public over-optimism and moralizing on the issue of neutrality led the Government to tie its hands militarily, leaving the country unprepared for World War II. Public disregard of the strategic importance of preparedness distracted official attention from the realities and necessities of the world situation...
Another recent Central Kitchen closeout resulted in a migration to Dunster House. In Dunster House hamburgers were served, with French fried onions. The Central Kitchen does not serve French fried onions. Now it seems that French fried onions bought in bulk--if that is in what French fried onions are bought--will be cheaper for the larger bulk which the Central Kitchen will buy. Expense, therefore, is not prohibitive...
These are of course isolated instances; but the fact remains that there is little consideration for Central Kitcheners. Vanilla is a popular flavor; but its constant repetition is just the "bland leading the bland," and macaroni with lemon meringue pie is--to phrase it softly--a highly original combination...
Assuming that dining hall budgets are roughly equal, it is lack of imagination--not of funds--that is to blame for the quality of Central Kitchen food. There seems no reason why sauce for the goose should be gruel for Lowell House...
Many students have already noted recent changes in the Central Kitchen fare, such as the innovations of meatballs with spaghetti, and cranberry sauce with chicken...