The 2025 Senior Scoop ice cream flavor is now available for purchase at the University of Connecticut’s Dairy Bar, according to the Dairy Bar Instagram.
This year’s flavor is Bleed Blueberry Bliss, which consists of cheesecake ice cream with Biscoff cookies and blueberry swirl.
Every year, the senior class votes on a flavor and name as their Senior Scoop. This year was no different, as a form was sent out earlier in the year for students to fill out and pick different ice cream flavor combinations. After the flavor was chosen, another form was sent out so students could submit and vote on a flavor name.
The Bleed Blueberry Bliss flavor was submitted by five students: Robin Hunt, Shannon Maher, Gemma Peterson, Saachi Shah and Danielle Stephenson. The name was submitted by students Madina Mamedli and Sophia Gaspard.
Hunt, who is an eighth-semester real estate and economics major, stated that she submitted five flavors in all and was surprised to find that her blueberry flavor had won.
“I submitted a few, but I did think that that one was most likely to win out of all the ones I tried,” said Hunt. “I was like, this one’s actually like, kind of good. But I was shocked that I actually made it all the way through.”
After a visit to the Dairy Bar to try her flavor, Hunt said that she was happy with her choice.
“I recently went, and it was actually pretty good,” said Hunt. “I will definitely get it again.”
The UConn Dairy Bar website calls the Senior Scoop an “edible tribute to Husky Pride,” and Hunt feels the tradition is a fun way for seniors to leave something behind at UConn.
“I think it’s pretty cool,” said Hunt. “I think it’s a nice way to leave my mark on the school before graduating. I’m pretty happy about it personally.”
As for the name, Hunt and other students think it is very creative.
Eighth-semester allied health student Stephen Duhamel thinks the name does a good job representing the school.
“I like the name because it represents the school’s motto of ‘bleed blue,’ and is a great play on words,” said Duhamel.
Sixth-semester sociology major Carly Pitruzzell said that she can’t wait to get to the Daily Bar to try the flavor.
“I can’t wait to sprint up to Horsebarn Hill and purchase a pint of perfection,” said Pitruzzello.
Macie Watkins, a sixth-semester communications major, said that she is looking forward to trying the new flavor and also is excited to create her own flavor next year as a senior.
“It’s a crazy combo,” said Watkins. “I guess I’ll find out when I visit the Dairy Bar. I am very excited to create a flavor next year. It’s going to be so fun. It is a great tradition.”
For those interested in trying the Senior Scoop flavor or any other Dairy Bar ice cream, the Dairy Bar is open every Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is closed on Mondays.