Fabulous Fast Foods Finding a Home on Hollywood and Bell
This year has held many firsts and many lasts. From a first time experiencing a Friday night football student section, to acting in my last fall show at Randall, my senior season has been nothing if not memorable. However, if there were one thing I wish to change about my entire high school career, it would be the dreadful, snail like, construction. Now, I’m not talking about the road construction, I am simply addressing the restaurant construction. Very few things are more important to a high school student than a quick tasty meal. I was worried for the first few months of this school year because my safety net of lunches: McDonald’s, was under construction. The problem slowly worked itself out and is now a much nicer, and much more sanitary experience.
Now I am anxiously waiting for the reveal of the petite, yet ominous, building currently residing right next to our beloved Waffle House. Many are hoping for a Chik-Fil-A. I have also heard of a Taco Bell and Starbucks claiming the building’s identity. I for one am longing for a new Chipotle. All are great choices for the men constructing this new money maker for the Randall student population, I only hope for wisdom to be laid on their minds in choosing the new member to be accepted into Hollywood’s family of chain restaurants.
Though this building is one for further in the future, we can tie ourselves over with the new, soon-to-be open, Chicken Express. Though Sonic does not have any type of food like Chicken Express’ famous corn nuggets, it’s safe to assume that Sonic does not feel intimidated by Express’ new presence over on Bell, so long as they keep the $0.50 corn dogs coming. I look forward to a preferable style of chicken strip to fill a void I was unaware of until construction of such beauty began. Thank you Chicken Express; you belong in this wonder family of foods aiding Randall High’s students.
Joshua Schmitt is a senior, and this is his first year on staff. Schmitt joined newspaper in pursuit of a career in communications and potentially mass...
Brooklyn Pearson • Jan 15, 2020 at 6:19 pm
Counter Argument- Adding more options Hollywood and bell give students more options so they won’t have to go as far for lunch, therefore, leading to fewer tardies.
Argument- However all the construction on these roads can lead to more traffic and maybe even detrimental wrecks.
Diego De La Cruz • Jan 12, 2020 at 2:45 pm
Dear Joshua,
Counter Argument: Adding new food options near Randall is a great idea to give the area more variety to everyone. The new choices could shorten the lines giving students more time to enjoy lunch.
Argument: There is already too much construction in the area and all the extra traffic can cause people to be late to class. Another thing that could happen during lunch is car wrecks, some car could come out of nowhere and hit you possibly harming you.
Gillian F • Jan 10, 2020 at 9:05 am
Dear Joshua,
I feel that more fast food restaurants will attract many students since they’re supposedly nearby. However, while going out to eat at these fast-food restaurants, more students will tend to want to leave with a friend during lunch, even if they’re not allowed to. Going off campus to enjoy the new food places and chat with friends may end up in someone getting in trouble.
On the other hand, fast food is a quick and easy way to get some lunch when you’ve got a little bit of time on your hands. It’s much easier to eat then than having to wait in a long line for school cafeteria food or coffee. It also gives students a variety of resources for their daily meals, if they can’t take something from home or pay for school food.
Kaitlyn Anders • Jan 9, 2020 at 6:58 pm
Counter Argument: A Chipotle would be a great place to go eat lunch since you can mix and match many things together to make your meal. And it could be something new for people to try.
Argument: However, a Chick-fil-A would be a great new addition to the other restaurants on Hollywood. Many students like Chick-fil-A and eat their all the time.
Brilon Lichtie • Jan 9, 2020 at 4:40 pm
Dear Joshua,
Counter Argument: Many students at Randall would benefit from wider options of food. Sometimes, people want to try something different for a change. Eating the same thing every day isn’t the healthiest option.
My argument: Though, I do agree with more restaurant options, I hope that these newer options offer nutritious foods. Don’t get me wrong, sometimes nothing sounds better than some McDonald’s, but we don’t need options that could maybe be detrimental to our health.
Mariah • Jan 9, 2020 at 3:54 pm
Dear Joshua,
I agree that the construction is annoying, but I think we are all used to it by now. It would be good to get a few more options to eat instead of eating at the same couple of places everyday. I also think that chipotle is a great option.
Ryleigh Martinez • Jan 9, 2020 at 3:49 pm
Counter Argument:
I agree with you that students at Randall find it very convenient to have a quick bite to eat close to the school. Adding new restaurants and fast food joints would also give students a wide variety to chose from during lunch. It would also come in handy with the short amount of time we have for lunch.
Argument:
I think that having that many fast food places so close could resolute in a bad thing. Its more convenient to eat a greasy cheeseburger that’s super close to the school rather than go all the way home to eat something more healthy. If students eat out everyday it can become very unhealthy, very quickly. It could also cause way more traffic which could cause more wrecks than needed.
sadie alumbaugh • Jan 9, 2020 at 3:48 pm
I think adding places to eat by Randall would be beneficial, as long as it was healthier options. Our traffic problem cant get any better, so adding a few healthy places wouldn’t hurt anything. If anything it would benefit to out health by having healthier options to choose from.
Hannah • Jan 9, 2020 at 3:42 pm
Dear Joshua,
Counter Argument: Yes! I know that I and fellow Randall students have been dying to know what new restaurant is going in across the street on Hollywood.
My Argument: However, Randall High students need a healthier fast food joint rather than soaking up all of the greasy, fatty foods. I agree with you on having a Chipotle near the school for health reasons but a Taco Bell doesn’t help those that want to start their healthy diet.
luke • Jan 9, 2020 at 2:49 pm
more restaurants in the area will not be good for time management and or easiness of selection.
Before the construction, choices were easy because of the lack of options. With two more being built, it may be more difficult to choose. Another disadvantage of the new buildings is the crowd. the roads and businesses will now be significantly more busy, which isnt good for rushing students.
skylos elizondo • Jan 9, 2020 at 2:44 pm
I think that building newer restaurants close to RHS wouldn’t be beneficial or practical. Whatever they try to build will only add to the traffic problem
Cash Kanally • Jan 9, 2020 at 2:09 pm
Counter Argument: A fast food place such as Chipotle by Randall would add an extra decent food choice to the nearby options.
My Argument: However, I think that there are too many unhealthy options already. I say that the new location should be salad bar like Sweet Tomatoes which is better due to it being a healthier option while being just as fast.
Ashley Norman • Jan 9, 2020 at 11:19 am
Dear Joshua,
Counter Argument: yes, a chipotle almost right across the street from RHS would be fantastic.
My Argument: However other Mexican restaurant options would be more efficient because taco bell has quick service. Chipotle does not offer extremely quick service. Therefore, taco bell which is very quick and to add “delicious” would be a great additional lunchtime option.
Kaydence Fergerson • Jan 9, 2020 at 10:52 am
Dear Joshua Schmitt,
Yes, it’s great we are getting the new restaurants but is it the best thing to come to and add more construction that won’t be done for months and will end up becoming really busy and hard to get into because of the placing of the restaurants.
Kali Phares • Jan 9, 2020 at 10:37 am
Dear Joshua,
Counter Argument- Student enjoy a cheap tasty bit to eat that is close by Randall, these included McDonald’s or Chicken Express.
My Argument- However these fast food joints are something that students shouldn’t eat everyday but maybe two to three times a week due to health reasons but if there was a Chipotle or a Tropical Smoothie Cafe in the area that would offer a healthier option for Randall students.
Sincerely,
Kali