What's cookin' in the cafeteria

JILLIAN MILAM FEATURES EDITOR JGM726@CABRINI.EDU

As the students rolled-in and the atmosphere of Cabrini started to liven up once again for the fall semester of 2005, new changes and moderations on campus kicked-in and are being noticed by the student body.

Many of these changes involve the cafeteria, including more than just a newly painted dining facility.

"It was a universal decision to paint the cafeteria, not only through us but through Cabrini also," Rodney Stockett, executive chef, said. "To brighten it up a bit," he said with a smile.

You also might have noticed that the workers have new uniforms. "They look a lot more like the Cabrini colors and style," Stockett said.

In addition to improving the appearance, modifications have been made re_gardingthe different stations in the cafeteria.

"They are going to build a selfcontaining unit for the Red Hot station, the burners will be built in and it will be much more visual than what we are doing now which will be pretty exciting," Stockett said.

As you walk into the cafeteria next time, check out the wall to your immediate left. The computer

Their food preparation techniques are also changing this year placed on a table is there for our convenience, specifically for our nutritional concerns. The many table-top advertisements promote the idea of the balance of mind, body and soul; furthermore, the computer is connected to this theme.

While the cafeteria has previously hosted special meals such as Italian night and Asian night, students will get to see special promotions on top of these occasions once a month. This month, we had have a special promo entitled Route 66. According to Stockett, this. meal included different cuisines from different cities such as Chicago and St. Louis.

So how can we make a difference if we're not satisfied with what we see?

"We're trying to get the students to use the computer more. All the nutritional information from everything you eat here is on that computer... with the implementation that there will be a dish from that program every meal," Stockett said.

KELLY MURPHY STAFF WRITER KAM736@CABRINI.EDU

For some people their favorite season is the one they are in but for others they choose their favorite based upon a certain holiday or memory that took place within one of the four. There are only four choices. Winter, spring summer and fall but just at the colors and temperatures change so do our individual moods with the presence of each new season.

Not everyone is going to pick the same as his or her favorite. "I wish it was summer all the time," said sophomore psychology major Davena Stevenson. "I'm from Delaware and I live so close to the beach so I go all the time." The majority of students who attend Cabrini are from the east coast, allowing them to be minutes from the beach or the shore.

Senior business major Mark Martino claimed that summer was also his favorite because "I look good all the time," whatever that means. Even if many people enjoy the same seasons their reasons for

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with the idea of cooking to order. You might go up to the grill and notice a lack of food; however, the chefs will be there waiting for your order to make it fresh in front of your face.

"This ensures better quality and makes the food fresher so students will like it more, Stockett said. "I hate lukewarm french fries, you know? So the students' should be hot too!" Stockett said with a laugh.

According to Stockett, the menu in the cafeteria grows as the semester goes by. "It's already expanding," he said.

"We listen to the surveys we talk to the kids, and nobody should be afraid to say, 'hey what do you think about this?"' Michael Antolini, general manager, said. "But be specific. A lot of people ask for variety, but what is it you're looking for and what else would you like to see?" Antolini said.

If you don't get a chance to speak with either of these gentlemen in the cafeteria, you can post your comments on the Comment Board located on the wall next to the computer.

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We are now enjoying the season of fall. The official start of fall was September 22. The season of fall is a favorite for many because of the picturesque scenes that occur due to the change in leaves. Unlike the bright colors of flowers, which are meant to attract bees, the bright vibrant colors of fall foliage are a byproduct of chemical changes as the trees prepare dormant. The change in leaf color serves no biological function or significance but" provides the human eye with a spectrum of colors unique to the fall season as reason it is a favorite to many.

So as you walk around campus whether it is to class or on your way back from the gym notice the change in the leaves, the coolness in the air and the scenic views that our campus provides especially at this time of year.

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Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting and autumn a mosaic of them all.

- Stanley Horowitz