Brown Bag Special

The economy has put a strain on the wallets of many students here at CSULB especially when it comes to what they eat.
According to the Daily 49er, "Cal State Long Beach eateries are offering more specials to encourage student purchases..." since there has been a decline in business for on-campus restaurants beginning last semester.
"I've noticed the deals," said Patricia Gonzalez who is a sophomore and undeclared major. "I still bring food from home because it's already there and I don't need to spend extra money."
The Daily 49er reported, "Don Penrod, CEO and general manager of 49er Shops Inc. at CSULB, also observed more students with sack lunches, as well as fewer students purchasing meals in the UDP or at the Outpost."
"I've never eaten at the Outpost," said sophomore Ashley Azevedo. "I've been bringing food from home since my freshmen year."
With the economy not showing any vast improvements it is safe to assume that the "5 to 10 percent decrease in business" is something that will continue throughout the remaining weeks of this semester and perhaps through all of next year.