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The AMS is not “your” school. It’s a student run voice for students and their “priorities are determined by you”. Talk to them about advertising if it’s an issue for you; I’m sure they would love to talk. Food prices, tuition prices, book prices, all these things cost money and their prices are all increasing. These food vendors are not charities, I’m sure you know that. Naturally, these businesses need to cover their expenses which include some of the highest rents in Vancouver. I agree that the prices are high, but they are not higher than they would be elsewhere. I would encourage you to spend your money wisely. There are promotions everywhere! Tipple O’s has deals on Tuesdays. Sprouts has free food on Fridays. HeWe has food by donation every month. Moreover, there are coupons for the soup outside the Sauder lounge right now. Lot’s of these places have loyalty programs that you can use. There are creative ways around paying full price. Having said that, if you are unwilling to make your own lunch and you want UBC to subsidize it you will have to pay a premium.

At the end of the day, you are the consumer. You get to vote with your dollars along with every other student, while many will choose to buy prepared food rather than make their own, we all get to pay these prices. It’s just supply and demand.

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