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A Brief History of SU’s Favorite: Varsity Pizza Written by Sophia Leone | Photography by Nina Gerzema
Varsity Pizza, situated between Purple Banana and Down Under Leather, is a renowned landmark of Marshall Street. A local hot spot for students, alumni, and visitors to gather and enjoy freshly made pizza, Varsity is a staple of the university community.
Without fail, you can always count on Varsity for your daily dose of orange spirit. Photos of athletes line the iconic blue and orange interior walls of the restaurant. And everyone knows it is the place to be before every Orange game and after every win for some victory pizza and beer (try the Varsity Special if you’re feeling more adventurous than plain cheese). But the legacy of this family-owned and operated business is a long one and has a rich history that many of its pizza-loving customers may not know. 26 | baked
