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Ship Life
April 29, 2014
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RaiderFest thwarts stress, but wind tests its limits Hannah Wolfe
Ship Life Editor
Strong winds threatened to blow away booths on a blustery yet sunny Saturday. The Shippensburg University Activities Programming Board (APB) hosted its annual RaiderFest in Commuter Lot 7 on April 26. APB president Christopher Paoli said, “[One goal of the event is] just to create a huge celebration that everyone can enjoy. Just at the end of the year, everyone’s stressed, it’s nice to go to something for free and be able to win free prizes.” RaiderFest provided participants with activities such as a rock wall, balloon animal stand and sand art. Fairgoers could try their hand at carnival games like cornhole, bocce, ring toss and more. The victors in each game were eligible to design their own custom tumblers, air brushed pillowcases, spin art frisbees, street signs and photo key chains. At one activity, leap of faith, students could climb a ladder and jump off, landing on a giant cushion. “I liked feeling on top and like I was jump-
ing out into the world. It was awesome,” said Angeline Rodriguez after her leap. The following SU clubs volunteered at the event: P.O.T.T.E.R, Quidditch Club, Lambda Chi Alpha, Student Senate, Kappa Delta Phi, Social Work Organization, SU Marching Band, School of Academic Programs & Services, Circle K, SU Homecoming Committee, Ski & Snowboard Club, REACT, The Slate and Mini-Thon. RaiderFest was sponsored by the following businesses: Shippensburg University Bookstore, PSECU, Madison/ Brookside and Creekside Court Apartments, Bard Townhouses, The National Guard, Meadows Frozen Custard of Chambersburg, Red Robin, Cluggys Family Amusement Center, and Chartwells Dining Services. All fairgoers were given a punch card, $3 for non-SU students with ID and children and $5 for the general public. Each SU student received his or her first punch card free and Photos by Hannah Wolfe after that paid $3 for each additional card. All proceeds benefited the Drew Michael Taylor Creating a spin art frisbee was one of five prizes those attending RaiderFest could choose after winning Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicat- carnival games. The annual event raises money for charitable organizations. This year the proceeds ed to providing support to children in need benefitted the Drew Michael Taylor. and their families. The event went from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
D’Lish Bakery hopes to attract students to new location Devin Hill
Staff Writer
Shippensburg University graduate Alisha Smith and her business partners have brought back D’Lish Cake Bakery with new looks and a new menu. The local sweet spot, once located on King Street, is cranking out big variety with new flavors at its new location in the Shippensburg Shopping Center. The bakery has a full calorie menu and, also, its newest venture, a menu featuring vegan and gluten-free treats thanks to its partnership with Betsy’s Bakery out of Camp Hill. D’Lish offers more than 160 cupcake flavors including weekly gourmet specialties like the Take 5 candy bar cupcake. Smith and her partners opened D’Lish originally in July 2012 and Photo by Devin Hill remained in business until June 2013 when an agreement could not D’Lish Bakery’s new location in the Shippensburg Shopping Center offers ample seating and free Wi-Fi. The bakery moved be reached between her and the from its original location on Morris Street to the shopping center off of King Street near Little Caesars Pizza.
property’s owner regarding expansion of the business. After several months of searching for a new location, one was found that Smith hopes will attract a larger crowd, especially Shippensburg University students. She said the bakery’s previous location was not accessible enough for the local college community, but with the new offerings of free Wi-Fi, comfortable seating arrangements and a more convenient location, she and her partners hope to attract the student community. Smith has aspirations of turning her and her partners’ small business into a franchise in the future. Being self-taught with no formal, classical training, she remains dedicated to the bakery and its continued success. For more information about D’Lish, Smith invites anyone to check out Dlishcake.com and to like them on Facebook.