Sixth College Turned into Chocolate-Lovers Paradise

Christine Clark | May 4, 2009

Above: Students lined up to dip marshmallows, doughnuts and strawberries in free-flowing chocolate fountains.

Students Chris Hill and Chelsea Baumgartner participated in the chocolate tasting contest.

It was a chocolate-lovers’ paradise at Sixth College on Friday as more than 700 students and staff celebrated UC San Diego’s fifth annual chocolate festival. The event featured chocolate fountains, sweet and savory dipping treats and loads of chocolate-themed games and activities.

Students lined up to dip marshmallows, doughnuts and strawberries in free-flowing chocolate fountains. They also played games, such as “chocolate milk pong” and “chocolate jeopardy.”

“I think it’s one of the best festivals on campus,” said Sixth College junior Daniel Caddel said. “Second only to Sungod.” Caddel was one of the students who particularly enjoyed the Rice Crispy Treat decorating booth.  

Other popular activities included a pie-throwing contest where Sixth College residents were challenged to aim, shoot and fire pies at their Resident Advisors. “This is something different for students,” Sixth College Resident Advisor, Leonardo Hong said. “It’s Friday, and an event like this helps students relax and have fun. Who doesn’t like chocolate?”

Seven-hundred students and staff attended last year’s Chocolate Festival and the event gets bigger and better every year,” said Marciano Perez, Sixth College resident dean. “This started out as a Sixth College Tradition, but it has become an opportunity for students across the campus to come together and interact with each other in this fun, social way.”