Imagine paying thousands of dollars for a meal plan just for the academic institution to tell you how many times you are allowed to swipe at dining facilities on campus. Students at Rutgers University are furious that the university has implemented this new policy; others might say that this is just one way for the university to keep money in its pocket. The less swipes we use, the more money that is returned to the university.

I am a sophomore and I currently have the 120 meal plan (which is $2,095). Let's be honest: meal plans are not cheap. For many students (including those who have a higher meal plan), this daily limit may be inconvenient for them, considering that some people eat more than 3 times a day.

What is the University's purpose for implementing this limit, other than it being monetarily motivated? Rutgers prides itself on being revolutionary for various things, but when it comes to the well being of its students, there is a lack of that "revolutionary" mentality.