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Susan Bailey serves lunch to a returning costumer at Acorn Market. “We have a lot of older customers so it’s good to see students coming in and loving the food too.”

Whether it is to study, grab food or to destress from the everyday life of a college student these small businesses provide local spots that satisfy everyone.

Salisbury University students share what they think is the best places to go around the Salisbury area that are independently owned.

Many students said that they enjoy going to Salisbury Super Pet, The Deli, Rise Up Coffee Roasters and Acorn Market.

SU sophomore Kacy Koolage thinks Salisbury has some of the best local businesses in Maryland.

Koolage goes to Rise Up and The Deli on a weekly basis with her friends.

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Adrian Tombini studies for finals at Rise Up on West College. He likes that he can eat his food and get work done at the same place.

“Rise Up has the best iced coffees and everyone is so nice,” Koolage said. “It is kind of like my home away from home.”

Rise Up Coffee Roasters began in 2005 from a single coffee trailer and eventually expanded into three locations on the Eastern Shore.

SU senior Eric Spangler really enjoys going to Acorn Market. He loves that not a lot of students know about it.

Spangler heard about Acorn from some of his friends from Salisbury.

“I’m so glad I found this place,” Spangler said. “Definitely top 5 best places to go eat around here.”

Acorn Market is known for its homemade food and friendly atmosphere.

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SU alumni Daniel Albers and SU December graduate Corey Phillips enjoy breakfast and beverages to start their day off at Rise Up. “I just love their burritos,” Albers said.

Another popular local spot is The Deli right across from campus.

Students thought that this was a top local spot because of its cheap meals and attached liquor store.

SU senior Hannah Miller likes to go to The Deli after a long day of studying and field hockey.

“I just grab a quick bite to eat and maybe a bottle of wine right next door and its perfect,” Miller said. “It has everything I need.”

The Deli owner Ryan Miller said The Deli gets a lot of carry out business, too if the students do not have time to stop in for dinner.

“I love that we are the place to come to for a quick, cheap and delicious dinner.” Ryan Miller said. “We really just want to contribute to the local business community by being there for the people who make it a success, the students.”

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Kilted Karaoke Wednesday’s At Irish Penny

The Salisbury community lets loose mid-week at Irish Penny’s kilted karaoke night. Students and community members belt out their favorite songs while Dj Lastcall spins the tracks.

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Brew River’s College Night

An inside look at Brew River’s College Night on Thursday’s.

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What SU Students Think About Their School

Salisbury University students express their positive thoughts on their  school Salisbury University while others find reasons to complain.

Two students really like the people they’ve met on SU’s campus.

While others would like more diversity among people and see some advertising to lore different people in.

Many students would like to see improvements on food and parking throughout the campus community.

Two students think that the professors are helpful while one student thinks she is not getting what she needs to be successful.

Many people enjoy how small the campus is. They think it is just the right size.

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The Brick Room Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary With a Pub Stroll

SU students gather around to watch the band Flint Eastwood perform at Roadie Joe's.
SU students gather around to watch the band Flint Eastwood perform at Roadie Joe’s.

The Brick Room celebrated its one year anniversary of its grand opening with a Pub Stroll in downtown Salisbury that included drink specials, Halloween costumes and live entertainment  on Saturday.

Hundreds of Salisbury students and community members came to The Brick Room for its one year anniversary and as a part of the Halloweekend Pub Stroll including two other bars, Roadie Joes and Headquarters Live.

Headquarters Live bartender, Luke Bragg gets beer for college students. Bragg is dressed as a biker for the Halloween festivities downtown Salisbury.
Headquarters Live bartender, Luke Bragg gets beer for college students. Bragg is dressed as a biker for the Halloween festivities downtown Salisbury.

The Brick Room had a reverse happy hour with $1 off craft beers, $2 domestics, $4 house wines and $4 bombs that last from 9 to midnight.

The Brick Room, Roadie Joe’s and Headquarters Live teamed up with ConnectU SBY to get the community together with a Halloween Pub Stroll. Roadie Joe’s and Headquarters Live had live entertainment from bands Flint Eastwood and Breakfast.

Brick Room owner, Blair Carey thought partnering with other local bars would be more effective.

“I was excited to see everyone come out and let loose,” Carey said. “That is why we started this bar and we were grateful to be apart of the pub stroll with Roadie Joes and Headquarters Live.”

Flint Eastwood guitarist jams out for the crowd on Halloween night.
Flint Eastwood guitarist jams out for the crowd on Halloween night.

Ashley Corbin, a SU alumni came to The Brick Room for the Halloween costume competition dressed as a pumpkin and for the drink specials. She liked how the drinks were cheaper although she did not become a finalist in the costume competition.

“The Brick Room’s vibe is really great,” Corbin said. “I hope they do more of these because it was a lot of fun.”

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Keepin’ It Local With The Dressing Room President

President of The Dressing Room in Seagull Square Anne Heavner describes her store and the importance of keeping it local to support the community. Heavner describes her small business and how she plans on giving back to the community through retail.

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Small Businesses of Seagull Square

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Marketing director of Pemberton Apothecary Brynne Hayes monograms a vest for a customer. First she starts by measuring where to pin down the fabric so that she can get a stable base.

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SU students Nicole Eck and Will Handy get to work on a customers order at Roly Poly located next to Tutti Fruitti. Roly Poly sells sandwiches, soups and salads.

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Susan Siegeo works at The Dressing Room during the day and answers calls for the owner when she is not there. “We’re just great ladies working hard to sell some clothes,” Siegeo said.

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Terri’s Hair Design

Terri East began her own small business Terri’s Hair Design in January 2009.

East had been in a partnership before and decided it was best to start her own to build a good clientele. She also thought being her own boss would let her come and go as she pleased and gave her time to spend with her family.

“Family was always important to me so at my age, it was my best option,” East said. “I also built great relationships with my clients, I really love it.”

East got her business started by searching for the right location, getting a business traders license and then starting to advertise. She said it was easy for her since she had clients before that would continue to go to her.

“I always want to give my clients what they want,” East said. “It’s important especially since I am my only employee.”

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ConnectU SBY’s SUNDAGE Event

ConnectU SBY hosted their second event with strong drinks, loud music and good company at Headquarters Live on Sunday.

ConnectU SBY is a marketing and event promoting company founded for an entrepreneurship class by three SU seniors. Headquarters Live hosted ConnectU SBY’s “SUNDAGE” that included drink specials, live entertainment and outdoor games.

Founder of ConnectU SBY Rachel Lanza thought the event was an eye opening experience of what downtown Salisbury has to offer students and is very proud of how the startup of their company is going.

“Everyone had a great time,” Lanza said. “I think everyone was excited about doing something out of the ordinary.”

SU senior, Joey Wiedner, thought that these kind of events are important to expand downtown Salisbury and get the community together.

“It was so fun to get together with friends at an organized event,” Wiedner said. “We should do this every weekend.”

The company finished second place in the Richard Beirnstein Entrepreneurship Competition earning them the funds and help they needed to start up their business last spring.

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