Totally Takeout is undergoing a fall makeover and has garnered mixed reactions from students on the run.

The former system - where students were allowed two drinks, two entrees and three sides - has been replaced by a point system. Totally Takeout was the the convenient way to grab cafeteria food quickly.

Now counting on fingers will become MSU's newest trend as students use a 14-point allowance to buy their Smuckers Uncrustables and nachos.

The points can be used on whatever the students want, and each item has a different value. Pizza and submarine sandwiches are five points each, and cream cheese, drinks and some condiments are one point.

Totally Takeout was revamped over the summer, according to Charles Gagliano, assistant vice president of Housing and Food Services because of confusion on students' part.

The switch, Gagliano said, was "to simplify the process for the students using it."

"They weren't sure which items fit which category," he said, adding that the change had nothing to do with students taking more than their rationed amount.

Students and food services workers often confused where each item was classified.

The new rules were developed after suggestions from staff and students throughout last year, Gagliano said.

The system was tested during the summer semester in the Mason-Abbot cafeteria. Gagliano said the overall response was positive, so they decided to keep it for the school year.

It became official on Aug. 25.

Totally Takeout employees said they believe the new system will be ultimately less argumentative between workers and students.

"The kids seem to like it," said Deanna Arksey, food service employee at Shaw Hall. "I haven't had any problems. They can get more of what they want with better options."

Although some staff members have favorable comments about the switch, the student response is varied.

Roommates Danielle Bunge and Mary Kovich disagree with the new policy.

"The point system is so stupid," said Bunge, a criminal justice sophomore. "The only thing I do like is that the drinks are one point. That's a good deal."

But Kovich said now she can get more of the food she wants, and isn't limited to specific items.

"If you're in the mood for five entrees, you can get five entrees," the human biology junior said. "Before, you could only get as many as you were allowed."

As a student supervisor at Wilson Hall, telecommunication junior Darnell Dorsey doesn't mind the switch.

"It's a lot easier," he said. "Last year you had to check for certain things. There are a lot less arguments too. It's also a lot faster."