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Father Marquette is a Jesuit explorer who Snapchats. Follow him at: fathermarquette.

1. He supports the arts.

He takes meetings at the Haggerty Museum of Art.

And he is a fan of the stage.

2. He loves food.

Late night breakfast is his favorite meal.

And he embraces the celebration of food.

3. He looks out for his friends.

4. He knows how to beat the heat...

...while also staying cool.

5. He leads an active lifestyle.

And he never misses an opportunity to get fit with his friends.

6. He has his own geofilter.

Because he is official.

7. He is a fashionista.

8. Winter doesn’t bother him.

9. He enjoys the occasional selfie.

10. And he is always up for an adventure.

Looks like @FatherMarquette enjoys his farmers market veggies

So you’ve found yourself with an unlimited meal plan, for those that don’t know that means you have been granted 10,000 meal swipes for the year. That’s a lot! And with that many meal swipes you can be persuaded to eat more that 2 hot cookies per sitting, and indulge in Cobeen’s Mac n’ Cheese and Chicken Nuggets on Saturdays. 

Thankfully, you can eat healthy too. That way, you won’t feel guilty when you decide to go for that second hot cookie or that extra serving of chicken nuggets. 

Here’s the lowdown on how to eat healthy at Marquette and in the surrounding Milwaukee area:

Farmer’s Markets Are All Around Us 

(That means fresh fruit and veggies everywhere)

Westown Farmers Market

East Side Green Market

Newaukee Night Market

Marquette University Farmers Market

The Dining Halls Offer Healthy Alternatives

All five dining halls on campus offer nutritional information on site and online. That means you have access to all things nutrition wherever you are on campus. Each dining hall has vegan/vegetarian options, and caters to those who are gluten free. 

Sodexo just launched a new program within the dining halls to focus on wellness by eating the right foods. “Mindful” options can be found in all dining halls.

Cobeen Dining Hall

Simple Servings 

Marquette Place

Salad Station

Soup Bar

McCormick Dining Hall

Vegan/Vegetarian bar

Made to order stir fry station (this means lots of fresh veggies!)

Schroder Dining Hall

Gluten free options available

Straz Dining Hall

Salad Bar

There are no friers at this location

All pizza is made on whole wheat dough

All deli meats are low in sodium

Milwaukee's Healthy Dining And Grocery Options

Beans and Barley: Full of goodness, healthy foods, and fun grocery options, this grocery store and restaurant on the east side is well worth the bus ride.

Whole Foods: Located across the street from Beans and Barley, this store not only serves as a grocery store, but serves the community with healthy dining options, organic clothing, and organic coffee and tea.

Milwaukee Public Market: The Milwaukee Public Market is located in the Third Ward, just one short mile away from campus.  On a beautiful day the walk is worth it, but when winter comes, have no fear, the Milwaukee County Transit System is here. You can find veggies and fruits, fresh flowers and even stop by the “Green Kitchen” for a fresh squeezed juice. Check this place out, it’s most definitely one of Milwaukee’s prized possessions. 

There you have it, you can enjoy Marquette and Milwaukee all while eating healthy.  But don’t worry it’s ok to indulge every once and a while too. For more info on the dining halls, here are some tips!

Follow @MarquetteDining on Twitter to keep up with healthy seasonal specials.

Download the app “My Fitness Pal” that gives you all of Sodexo’s nutritional information.

It’s summer, the sun is out, and the warmth in the air is something that you can’t help but love.  There are times where it can be hard to fully appreciate everything our fine state has to offer.  As a college student in the city, we can be easily consumed by the “fast paced” life that the concrete jungle offers.  We’re students who have the whole city at our fingertips, yet there are times where we yearn to see what else is beyond the Milwaukee city limits. 

Wisconsin is packed with places to camp, hike, boat, and bike.  Whether you want to make the short 45 minute drive, or the long 6 hour hike, you can find nature wherever you go. Wisconsin is home to some of the most beautiful lakes, trees, and scenery.  

If camping doesn’t sound like your cup of tea, let me spell it out for you:

MARSHMALLOW

CHOCOLATE

GRAHAM CRACKER

Put those things together and you have made yourself a s’more.  S’mores are easily one of the greatest and most delicious creations. Add an open fire and good conversation and you have the recipe for a great summer night. Plus s’mores are a camping staple. 

So, if you find yourself itching to get out of the city.  I highly recommend camping.  Find a group of people you enjoy spending time with, and get in a car packed with food and bug spray.  It really helps you appreciate the simple things in life, and truly brings you closer to those around you.  Turning off your phone for a few days might not sound ideal, but trust me when I say it is one of the best things I have done in a while.