Sacramento State giveth, and Sacramento State taketh away. That’s just how life goes, I guess.

University President Alexander Gonzalez recently said that this university “is not a democracy.” I could be wrong, but I’m pretty sure he was talking about croissants.

Don’t think so? Well, no one asked me whether I wanted La Creperie, Sac State’s only French eatery, to be removed from campus.

If they had, I would have told them that I most certainly do not.

Then I would have taken their head firmly in my hands, brought it toward my stomach and said “Listen! Listen to this noise! I have a rumbling in my stomach and the only cure is delicious French cuisine!”

Maybe that would have gotten the point across, or maybe that would have gotten me arrested.

With dining choices that include paninis, breakfast croissants, crepes, chocolate and fresh fruit I just can’t understand who in their right mind would let such a special place go?

Oh, that’s right. The people at Sac State would.

La Creperie has been a part of this campus’ dining selections for almost 10 years now, but this year, when their lease expires on June 16, they are being asked to leave and refused a lease renewal.

Michel Bloch, the owner of La Creperie, was once dubbed the “Crepe Crusader” by Sacramento Bee food critic Michael Dunne, but food preparation isn’t the only thing that he brings to this campus.

Bloch greets hungry students with a lighthearted, friendly attitude and conversation. Purchasing a sandwich on campus without standing in a 30-minute line is a rarity in itself; add personable service and La Creperie can’t be beat.

University Enterprises director Matt Altier said that La Creperie’s removal is purely based on business reasons.

The university feels that its decisions are in the student’s best interest (don’t they always?), and that whatever replaces the eatery will be something students desire.

What if students desire La Creperie? I know I do, at least twice a week, when I miss breakfast, and just can’t live without a freshly made bacon, egg and cheese croissant. How about that, University Enterprises?

The university may be thinking, “In with the old, out with the new,” but you know what’s getting old for me?

Taco Bell, huge lines, overpriced fast food and ice cream with questionable-looking sanitation.

La Creperie, on the other hand, will be dearly missed by the loyal students and faculty who frequent its corner of The Riverfront Center.

Before getting rid of a unique, enjoyable dining experience, the university should re-evaluate the mundane, low quality dining atrocities dragging down students as well as their campus.

Speaking of which, someone check up on Da Deli. I think their lease might be up.

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Jen White can be reached at [email protected]