Students Challenge Campuses to Ditch Junk Food (USA Today College) Students at 216 campuses in 46 states and five countries are asking their campuses for healthier and sustainable foods. Saint Mary’s College is the first college in the country to officially endorse the Real Food Commitment. It’s a pledge to purchase and serve at least 20 percent “real food” by 2020. The national Real Food Challenge seeks to shift university/college food budgets towards locally produced, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources—what the organization calls “real food.” Belles Take 22nd at NCAA Regional The Saint Mary's cross country team wrapped up their season by finishing in 22nd place at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional on Saturday. Saint Mary's 1st College to Sign "Real Food Commitment" (WNDU-TV) Saint Mary’s College is the first college in the country to officially endorse the Real Food Commitment. It’s a pledge to purchase and serve at least 20 percent “real food” by 2020. The national Real Food Challenge seeks to shift university/college food budgets towards locally produced, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources, or what the national organization calls “real food." Professors during the week, actors on the weekend “Ellie McDoodle” Author to Offer Professional Development Children’s author Ruth McNally Barshaw will offer a free interactive discussion about writing and reading with children for area teachers and Saint Mary's education students. It will be held on Wednesday, November 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Carroll Auditorium, Madeleva Hall. 9/11 had no lasting effect on economy, says professor Seniors conduct biology research in Nicaragua Belles Suffer Sweep at Hands of #15 Hope The Saint Mary's volleyball team had their hands full on Saturday as they took on nationally-ranked Hope in their final home match of the season. College year starts with Mass