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\nKachelle Pratcher
\nStaff Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new and improved dining services at Jackson State University are a hot topic among students this spring semester. These services are now under the operation of SodexoMagic, a premier food contractor in the dining business known for providing a restaurant style dining experience. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur goal is to come in and provide restaurant quality food while making sure students feel they\u2019re getting their money\u2019s worth,\u201d said Eugene Lebouef, Heritage Dining head chef. <\/p>\n

While the Heritage Dining Hall has maintained the buffet style eating experience that was provided by Aramark, the former food service provider, there are many more options. SodexoMagic uses a program called \u2018Fresh Expressions\u2019 which provides diners with an upscale restaurant setting and dining experience. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe Heritage is very nice and the appearance has a classy setting. Jackson State is rebranding itself and since my freshman year the change is a good one,\u201d said Ashley Booker, a senior criminal justice major from Chicago, Ill. <\/p>\n

Many students who are health conscious will be pleased with the menu and ingredient information provided at each food station along with a bar code that can be uploaded to the myfitnesspal calorie counter app. <\/p>\n

\u201cFirst we want to be able to present what we have. When you go to a restaurant, you have a menu, nutritional count, and a touch on allergies,\u201d said Lebouef. <\/p>\n

Many JSU students are pleased with the new options.<\/p>\n

Jeryl Gibson, a sophomore biology major from Terry, Miss., is pleased with the change to SodexoMagic.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m actually happy with the switching of the companies, the food is way more tasteful than last semester,\u201d said Gibson.<\/p>\n

Ashlee Brown, a senior political science major from Jackson, Miss., said, \u201cI am happy to see that they brought back the multiple options, especially the fresh spinach for salads.\u201d <\/p>\n

Shaquille Carter, a junior computer engineering major from Anguilla, Miss., said: \u201cI am very impressed with the improvements of the dining hall, but I just hope they can keep it going throughout the semester and not become boring with the food choices.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chef Leboeuf has big plans for the dining hall and hopes students come to give SodexoMagic a try.<\/p>\n

\u201cUtilizing the structure my vision is to be the hottest spot on campus. I want everybody to be able to come here with a full satisfied feeling, asking what they will serve next,\u201d said Leboeuf. <\/p>\n

Along with the Heritage Dining Hall, students will also have the following food options to choose from: Pizza Hut Express, Market Place at Legacy, Simply to Go, Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, Bistro 1877, Burger King and 34 Payton Place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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