RPS Food and Culture

Now that we have landed on the roof of Rutgers Prep, we are preparing to mix with the students to see what they do in everyday life.  Their day starts out with a couple classes, but after a quick delegation assembles, they move on to do what they please.  For most, this is eating.  The foods range from fruits to candy.  Both boys and girls tend to eat fruits, but it is mainly girls that eat fruity snacks, like Nutrigrain bars.  Some students also prefer the healthier alternative, sandwiches.  The meeting is usually very brief, but they convene later in the day to eat yet again.

At lunch time, the Dining Commons is full of food for the students.  There are many options for meals the students can eat.  There’s pasta with two or three bins of flavored water to top it.  There are many green vegetables, and also, a meat dish here or there.  We have noticed that the staff likes to ensure the meat is not undercooked, so they make sure to cook it very very very well done.  There also is a salad bar, which tends to attract more girls, although some boys may make one as a supplement.  Even though the food appears to be free, some older students drive off and get food of their own.  Mostly, this food is very greasy and fatty, but the male students seem to care little about their health.  However, there are some that claim fast food makes them sick, and they would prefer a more healthy meal than burgers and fries.  In the end, it seems that every student winds up losing.  They either have to go out and pay additional money for the food, or they have to stay in and eat what the Dining Commons surprise them with today.  The population seems quite vulnerable during this eating period, and it would be the best time to begin the takeover.