Marble Slab Creamery is a common favorite among students at the University of South Carolina. Centrally located in Russell House, it is a very convenient ice cream place to go celebrate a good grade on a test or even when you are in the mood for cookie cake. Being a first-year student at the University of South Carolina it is almost a rite of passage to go use a midnight meal swipe at “the slab.”

Marble Slab offers a wide variety of flavors which change on a daily basis. I found this out the hard way when I was desperately craving a cool mint milkshake, only to find out that they did not serve cool mint that night.

The term “diverse” can be used to describe not only the flavor selection at Marble Slab but the entire USC student population as a whole.

This diversity entails many different personalities and backgrounds. For girls, this diversity makes dating especially hard because there are many different types of guys to choose from.

For this week’s article, I described every boy you would expect to come across on USC’s campus in terms of ice-cream, a language we all can understand.

1. Sweet cream - Southern Mama's Boy

This guy fits the stereotype of a southern mama’s boy. He is incredibly nice and treats everyone with respect, especially the ladies. He is very traditional, and will not sway from the morals he was brought up with.

2. Coffee - The Peppy Guy

This guy is always super peppy for some reason. He can show up to your 8 a.m. class and not seem tired at all, while everyone else is still trying to keep their eyes open.

3. Pumpkin - All About The Seasons

This guy loves the seasons. He especially loves the seasons because of the featured drinks for each season at Starbucks. For example, in the fall you can find him always with a pumpkin spice latte in his hand, and in the winter peppermint mocha latte.

4. Rum - The Partier

All this guy ever seems to talk about is about how he went to Five Points the night before, which is an everyday topic. Often times you wonder if this kid ever even goes to class.

5. Very yellow marshmallow - The Follower

This is the guy who makes you question why he is there because he always tags along. He is probably friend-zoned all the time.

6. Dark Chocolate - The Myserious One

This guy seems very mysterious. He gives off that dangerous bad boy vibe, especially if he tends to park the ZAP or his motorcycle right next to a neon pink bike.

7. Cheesecake - The Northerner

This guy is from the north. With almost half of USC’s student population being from out of state it is pretty safe to assume that he is from New York(since that is one of the states who send the most kids from out of state). Also because New York cheesecake is very good, 10/10 recommend.

8. Strawberry - The Vineyard Vines Ambassador

This guy’s wardrobe looks like it could be something out of a vineyard vines magazine. A wardrobe that is definitely not lacking bright colored tops, patterned shorts, and most commonly Sperrys. He is most likely rushing a frat, which would explain why he dresses up for class every single day.

Both the flavors and personalities act in a way that allows the community to come together to form a nice blend.

Which also gets into the topic of milkshakes, now I am craving one.