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Syracuse’s Varsity Pizza celebrates centennial anniversary (video)

Syracuse’s Varsity Pizza celebrates centennial anniversary (video)

Varsity Pizza at Syracuse University is turning 100. Customers and SU sports fans who frequent the iconic pizzeria reflect on what the restaurant means to them and the wider community. Courtesy of SCRC

Varsity Pizza, a beloved restaurant adjacent to Syracuse University on South Crouse Avenue, turns 100 this year. For the last century, students, locals and other customers have swarmed Varsity on evenings out and after Orange sporting events.

Produced by: Ike Wood
Directors of Photography: Reese Niccolls, Collin Snyder, Ike Wood
Edited by: Thandi McCain, Reese Niccolls, Collin Snyder, Ike Wood
Editorial Contributor: Rosina Boehm, Cassie Roshu
Camera Operator: Nathan Olszewski, Thandi McCain

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