Volume 40 - No. 21 - February 26, 1998
The U of R is currently still negotiating it's impending deal with Coca-Cola, but students are already upset with some of the arrangements.
The deal involves an abolishment of Pepsi products on campus by May 1, 1998. A more recent development evolving from the negotiations is uniform pricing across campus once Coke has the monopoly.-
The pricing would include machines in student lounges, resulting in students' having to pay $1.10 per pop instead of the $0.75 that is currently charged. Five student societies on campus would be affected: Engineering, Administration, Computer Sciences, Chemistry, and Education.
"It's a stupid deal. Why would students come to our lounge when they will pay the same price across campus. It's a waste of space (to have an expensive Coke machine)," said Rob Grabbldinger, treasurer of the Administration Students Society.
Jerry Dirk, vice-chairperson of the Engineering Students Society, agreed with Grabbldinger. The increase in prices would mean a loss of profits for the students and he feels that any compensation that has been suggested thus far is not adequate. Furniture for student lounges and Coke clothing have been offered as part of the deal.
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