That Damn Card!

I just finished looking at my VCU card online, and was kind of shocked at the numbers. I have practically no dining dollars, and very few swipes left. I think it is complete bullshit that are options are so limited when it comes to food. I hate shafer, and can never find anything worth my swipes anywhere else. Also the plan that I am on only allows me to use two swipes a day! I eat a lot and that does not cover it for me. The meal plan is entirely over priced, especially when the food quality is so low. Last semester I also had trouble with my swipes and dining dollars. I ran out so fast, so this semester I tried to be cautious, but it obviously hasn't worked out to well. If you go to shafer you have to swipe to get in and then anything that's good cost you more swipes. It's a joke. I feel like they give you just enough to survive, but that's just me. How are you guys doing on swipes? Do you find the food here to be good?