By Troy Pope
Managing Editor

Fresno State President Joseph Castro has confirmed that he wants the replacement of Chick-fil-A to be a Mexican restaurant. Although I can’t get enough of Chipotle, there’s already one across the street. We need something a bit more authentic, and a bit more greasy.

The perfect option, because there isn’t one in the area, is Robertito’s Taco Shop. Greasy, meaty, delicious.

You can get a burrito stuffed with meat, cheese and french fries. You can get a box of french fries with carne asada, cheese, sour cream, and pico de gayo on top. Perhaps it’s enough to put you to sleep in early-morning geology, but it will satisfy you.

It’s fun to get a group together and do the asada fries challenge. See who can finish them in one sitting. They’re so big that four out of five of you won’t finish. The victor has gloating rights and then quickly hates life.

Finishing off your meal with a big cup of horchata, a Robertito’s in the student union will get a ton of business from students and faculty. There are tons of good options to pick to put there, but my vote goes with Robertito’s.

By Nadia Pearl
News Editor

Mexican food to replace the recently closed Chick-fil-A? How unoriginal.

With Mexican restaurants left, right and center on what seems like every street corner in Fresno, I want something outside of the box.

The time has come for people to step out of their comfort zones and try a new ‘delicacy’ — my vote, the humble meat pie.

While America has burgers, Mexico has tacos and Japan has sushi, New Zealand has the meat pie. Essentially, it’s perfection. A flaky, pastry crust that can enclose a variety of fillings — steak and mushroom, ground beef and cheese, curry chicken, lamb and sweet potato or bacon and egg.

As possibly the only New Zealander on Fresno State’s campus, it makes sense that I lead the project. Although, I would be most welcome to employ people from Australia and England, other nations that embrace this gourmet goodness.

They say stepping outside of your comfort zone is rewarding, although sometimes scary.

As a nation accustomed to the sweet pie — apple, cherry, pecan or pumpkin — I’m aware this tasting plunge may seem scary to Americans. But I assure you, the plunge will be worth it.

President Joseph Castro encourages students and faculty to “be bold.” So be bold America, eat a meat pie.