2008 Woodie Awards
"It went into a holocaust," said former police chief Richard Hellman. "There were people screaming, running and yelling in all directions." Now, the incident described by Mr. Hellman isn't referring to the grisly string of school shootings that has plagued the country in recent months.
You walk into the Marist cafeteria with your group of friends, and immediately drop off your stuff at one of the many open tables. Then proceed to wait in one of the many short lines for food. Any of the meals you choose will be mouthwateringly delicious, but you choose to wait in line for Culinary Classics.
Most chefs these days have their own specialty - some sort of culinary forte for which to exemplify their sophisticated skills. Rachael Ray is somehow able to make delicious meals in less than 30 minutes, and dinner out of less than $40 a day. Emeril Lagasse just adds a few spices and a whip of the hand, and Bam! the meal is complete.
CANDY! Now I knew that intro would draw you in. A Marist student's love of all things sweet is what keeps the Cabaret open until midnight and the vending machines well stocked. As if candy wasn't enough of an appeal, add the word 'bar' to any location's name and you have instant campus cred.