What does the start of a typical semester at Georgetown have in common with a typical political campaign? Lots of promises are made, and no one ever seems to deliver.

This year, however, we were happy to see that one promise came to fruition. The renovation of Leo’s was a welcome change for all returning students and a sign of hope that the administration will continue to keep at least some of its promises, even if it can’t keep its own deadlines.

The most notable changes were to the Leo’s décor. Overall, it is now cozier and its environment is more people-friendly. The varied seating, especially the smaller tables and the oversized booths, offer more ways for friends to meet up for a meal or just a quick snack and encourage students to stay longer. The increased natural lighting in the upstairs dining area provides a warmer atmosphere and may lead more students to bring work into Leo’s, making it not only a place to grab a quick meal but also a cozy spot for studying.

Though there seem to be a few kinks to work out, such as the lack of panini grills upstairs, the redecoration overall was a success. Unfortunately, the changes end with the appearance. The food seems to be more or less unchanged, except for the diner, which now serves delicious, deep-fried goodness (though it’s the place to go for a sure-fire heart attack). But the other stations show only a superficial change, and the food options remain disappointingly the same.

It is undoubtedly difficult to cook for the thousands that depend on Leo’s for their daily bread, but a few improvements should be within the realm of reason. The Bistro downstairs, for example, could branch out from serving just pizza and calzones to become an Italian ristorante that serves pizza, lasagna, chicken and eggplant parmesan, baked ziti and mozzarella sticks.

No one expects Leo’s to start serving escargot or beef carpaccio, but there are other meals they could serve to add a little more variety to the current menu.

So, this year, let’s get abord the straight-talk express and find some change we can believe in.