On a college campus known for its inviting atmosphere and hospitality, the need for an ice cream parlor is almost a given, right? Messiah College answers that call with its very own South Side Café in the ground floor of the Mountain View Residence.

Started in September of 2007, the South Side Café is more than just a fun place to get a Jones Soda or a Turkey Hill ice cream treat; it’s is a business, completely staffed and operated by students, including a manager and five employees. When you stop in, you may also see the manager, Krystin Lay, undertaking scooping duties as she picks up one shift each week along with her managerial work.

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