It was 12:47 a.m. on Saturday in the Bryce Jordan Center. I was beginning my evening shift for Onward State, and I remembered that I hadn’t eaten since noon the day prior.

As any hungry person in an arena would do, I went to a concession stand to buy a cheeseburger. The concession stand was one of the new places that has cameras that automatically charge your credit card as you walk in. With no line, I jumped at the opportunity and purchased a cheeseburger.

When you are hungry, usually everything tastes at least a little better. But that’s only if the food is edible.

As soon as I got back to press row, I opened the box, and the burger looked like it was as old as George Washington’s grave. The cheese looked frozen, and the burger looked like it was still frozen. To make matters worse, the bread was hard and crunchy like potato chips.

And to no one’s surprise, it was unreasonably expensive. When you’re hungry at the Bryce Jordan Center and trapped with only overpriced options, just get the cheesesteak. Instead of throwing a tennis ball around with your friend during THON to pass the time, switch out the ball with the cheeseburger bread; they are equally as hard.

Choose your meals wisely, folks.

About the Author

Ryan Lowy

Ryan Lowy is a junior from Livingston, New Jersey, majoring in Spanish and broadcast journalism. When he isn't writing articles for Onward State, Lowy is either at the gym or doing Duolingo. You can contact him to practice speaking Spanish or discuss college football on Instagram @ryan_lowy7, X @LowyRyan or by email at ryanlowy7@gmail.com

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