b"Renowned MARIANISTPHOTO BY DARREN SHIVERDECKERHOSPITALITYDinners at the three Marianist-sponsored universities make college students feel at homeF By Jennifer Lloydollow the shouts of laughter and clatter of cutleryfrom Texas to Ohio to Hawaii, and youll find Marianists at universities embracing a tradition ofwelcoming college students into their midst for foodand fellowship. Right: From left, Brother Mike Sullivan, SM,PHOTO BY DARREN SHIVERDECKERAt first, students might be beguiled through the Arely Reyes, Brianna Canales (back), and Mollydoors of the three university-affiliated MarianistForrestall share a laugh at Casa Tuesday in Aprilresidences by the offer of tangibleand tastyat the Casa Maria Community in San Antonio.benefits: a free plate of spaghetti with meatballs, aseat on a cozy couch that reminds them of home,and in the case of those in Hawaii, a view from theMarianist communitys lanai overlooking DiamondHeads volcanic cone.IT PROVIDES STUDENTSAN INSIGHT INTOAbove: A sign welcomes students to the Casa MARIANIST LIFE THATMaria Community at St. Mary's University in San Antonio. SOME OF THEMWOULD NEVER HAVEHAD IF WE DIDNTOPEN OUR HOUSE TO THEM. Brother Ed Brink, SM12Call 1.800.348.4732"