Meal swipe changes affect student dining

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A student uses their wildcard ID to purchase food at Bowman’s Den on September 14, 2016 in Lexington, Ky.

By Dominique Page

Campus food options have seen some changes this year. 

Meal plan holders can use meals swipes, Wildcat Deals and Flex dollars still, but hours have changed. 

Meal swipes are mostly used for Blazer Cafe and Fresh Food Company in The 90. Meal plan holders can use up to five swipes a day, according to UK Dining’s website. 

Wildcat Deals are still at retail venues, like Bowman’s Den and Intermezzo, but can only be used up to twice a day, UK Dining said. The Wildcat Deal gives students, faculty and staff an opportunity to purchase a meal with a $7 value. Any amount that is left over can be paid with flex, cash, plus account money and credit.  

The website said Hours of operation for meal plans are from 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Wildcat Deals 7 a.m.-4 p.m., and 10 p.m.-12 a.m. for Common Grounds and K Lair.