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...fact, the stockpiling of edibles that frequently occurs in response to this situation is regrettable. HUDS purchases food to accommodate the size of the freshman class, while possibly assuming that some might be taking a little bit of food out of the dining hall. However, those students who hoard enormous quantities of food into their bags are putting a strain on the dining hall and costing the university. It should not be overlooked that HUDS does a great job of keeping costs down as the percent change in board costs has been lower than peer institutions like Yale and Stanford...
...effect could be that less food gets taken out than that which is removed under the current system. Former thieves can leave their criminal pasts behind and find redemption in the new system of taking food. And as the commonplace act of taking food out of the dining hall becomes regulated, actually invidious food stealing could be punished deservedly...
Would there still be people trying to cheat the system? Of course. But these burglars should face tougher penalties as a result. With this clear distinction, the now ambiguous and unfair system of taking food out of our dining hall will disappear. A compromise between now-hungry criminals and concerned HUDS enforcers can make the overall dining experience a more positive...
Matthew S. Chuchul ’13, a Crimson editorial writer, lives in Thayer Hall...
Lowell House Dining Hall...