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"Soda" is actually called ''pop'' [http[Category:Guides]] [[Category:Dining]] [[Category://www.popvssoda.com by some peopleResources]]. Others try to please most demographics by refering to it as "soda pop''Please update frequently with the availability of various beverages at different machines," while still otherscard acceptance/rejection, for some inexplicable reasoneating of money, call all varieties of soda "cokeand any other advice/warnings."''
Please update frequently with == General News and Info == In the availability of various beverages at different fall 2005, twenty campus vending machines, card acceptance/rejectionthrough the efforts of [[Dining Services]], eating were fitted with motion sensors which turn the machine on when people walk in front of it. These devices conserve enough energy to pay back the cost of money, and any other advice/warningsthe device in as little as 4 months.
== Coke machines ==
"Soda" is actually called ''pop'' [http://www.popvssoda.com by some people]. Others try to please most demographics by refering to it as "soda pop," while still others, for some inexplicable reason, call all varieties of soda "coke." The title of this section is able to sidestep this issue, as Coca-Cola Co. has a deal with the college to provide free beverages in the dining halls in return for the exlusive right to put vending machines on campus, thus all soft drinks here may be justifiably gathered under the term "Coke."  === Schow Entrance '62 CTD Basement === Located in the depths of the lower level in the mini-kitchen, near the AMT green rooms. The card reader does not work and if you ask for your dollar bill back it gives you quarters instead. This machine is notable for being one of the few on campus that distributes CANS of soda, rather than plastic bottles. On one hand, you get less soda per order- on the other hand, sometimes you just want to satisfy a small craving, not chug a 400+ fl. oz bottle. This machine is perfect for those times. Also, each can is only 65 cents. That's AMAZING when compared to the exorbitant pricing of some machines (I'm looking at you, dollar-twenty-five-soda-machine-just-outside-of-Schow).
Probably the most-used on campus. Nifty dispenser. Runs out of Diet Coke frequently. Known to eat cards. The only machine with Dr.Pepper, also known to contain diet coke with lime just after being re-stocked.===Art Studio===
HasAlbeit unreliable when it comes to using change (the coin slot has been broken for quite some while), the soda machine takes cards and dollar bills. Located on the 2nd floor of Spencer, in the past, been very convenient for [[Williams Trivia]] players seeking caffeine at 5 AMnook next to the couches.
=== Bronfman Basement ===
A good alternative if the Schow machine is empty. Has been known to emit two bottles of diet coke for the price of one on more than one occassion, perhaps due to the fact that the bottle sometimes gets stuck while being dispensed and some don't think to reach up and pull it out. It can be frustrating, however, that there are three slots for regular coke despite the fact that diet coke is frequently sold out.
 
=== Brooks ===
 
It's a coke product machine underneath the staircase as you go down to the basement. It now accepts coins. Joy.
 
=== Bryant ===
 
Takes neither cards nor coins, so keep your dollars crisp. Make sure your item is in stock too, because it doesn't return those dollars either.
 
Note: NEVER WORKS.
 
===Carter===
 
This one is outside the building in the overhang. Card reader is broken.
=== Dodd Kitchen ===
Frequently problems with card reader. Some occasional problems with cash as well... coins are your best bet.
=== Jesup 2nd floor Fitch Basement === Near the pool table; a good alternative if the Prospect machine is empty or not working. However, quite frequently steals money. Also very convenient for Odd Quad residents trying to finish problem sets at 3 AM. ===Garfield===
Another good alternativeSituated in the basement, though it has sometimes not worked. May eat your cashthe soda machine only takes change.
=== Goodrich, 2nd floor ===
A dark horse, reliable diet coke source which lurks next to the copy machine on the second floor.
=== Sawyer entrance Greylock Dining Hall ===
Infrequently empty.What was the point of putting vending machines behind doors that would be locked at night, when students would need them most?
Except during finals, when there's no diet coke by the end of reading period.=== Hopkins Basement ===
=== Stetson Located near Office Services ===the men's bathroom, perhaps the most theiving machine on campus. Also boasts the worst selection of drinks (particularly when the Coke and Sprite are sold out). However, undeniably useful if one has a morning class in Hopkins or is drooping off during [[College Bowl]] practice.
Somewhat creepy as it's motion-activated; when you approach it, it suddenly springs to life. And it dispenses cans for 75 cents instead of 500 ml bottles for a dollar. What's up with that?=== Jesup 2nd floor ===
=== Prospect Basement===Another good alternative, though it has sometimes not worked. May eat your cash.
If you're in the mood for [[Jagged Ice]], be warned. To get this most awesome of the [[Powerade]] varieties, you may have to push the button for the less awesome orange-colored Powerade varietyUpdate: The coke machine currently does not work.
Very convenient for Odd Quad residents seeking caffeine at 3 AM.Update 2: Appears to be fixed
=== Fitch Basement === Near the pool table; a good alternative if the Prospect machine is empty or not working. However, quite frequently steals money. Also very convenient for Odd Quad residents trying Update 3: Appears to finish problem sets at 3 AM.be broken again
=== Mission ===
Machines on both sides.
 
The snack machine in the lounge/pool room gives an error message and steals $.75 about every other time a card is inserted.
=== Morgan ===
Located in the basement. Was the cause of much frustration for certain upperclassmen living there this past summer; never accepted either cash or cards, necessitating the meticulous collection of loose coins before making a trip downstairs.
=== Greylock Dining Hall Perry House === Coke machine located in the side entrance. Frequently empty. === Prospect Basement=== If you're in the mood for [[Jagged Ice]], be warned. To get this most awesome of the [[Powerade]] varieties, you may have to push the button for the less awesome orange-colored Powerade variety. Very convenient for Odd Quad residents seeking caffeine at 3 AM. Has been known to give water instead of Powerade. === Sawyer entrance === Infrequently empty. Except during finals, when there's no diet coke by the end of reading period.
What was the point of putting vending machines behind doors that would be locked at night, when students would need them most?=== Schow Entrance ===
=== Thompson ===Probably the most-used on campus. Nifty dispenser. Runs out of Diet Coke frequently. Known to eat cards. The only machine with Dr.Pepper, also known to contain diet coke with lime just after being re-stocked.
It's between the Big House and the annex. It dispenses Coke productsHas, and it has in the motion sensor thing. If you duckpast, stealthily, you can avoid activating the motion sensor every time you come in the door. This saves energybeen very convenient for [[Williams Trivia]] players seeking caffeine at 5 AM.
=== Brooks Stetson near Office Services ===
ItSomewhat creepy as it's a coke product machine underneath the staircase as motion-activated; when you go down approach it, it suddenly springs to the basementlife. Has bottles. Be forewarned, however, that it steals coins--don't even bother with themusually full.
=== Hopkins Basement Thompson ===
Located near the menIt's bathroombetween the Big House and the annex. It dispenses Coke products, perhaps and it has the most theiving machine on campusmotion sensor thing. HoweverIf you duck, undeniably useful if one has a morning class stealthily, you can avoid activating the motion sensor every time you come in Hopkins or is drooping off during [[College Bowl]] practicethe door. This saves energy.
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=== Jesup ===
It's on the second floor, north side, and dispenses Minute Maid brand products. . . or eats your money. === Sage Basement ===Like an awesome slot machine, sometimes it wastes your money, but once in the while you hit the jackpot. I once got 4 for the price of one.
=== Williams E ===
== Warm beverage machines ==
Downstairs below Sawyer library. Outside Schow Library , behind the stairs in front of the restrooms. It gives no indication of when it's out of cups, however, and downstairs below Sawyer libraryso your hot drink (and your money) may end up down the drain.
== Snack machines ==
=== Hopkins Basement ===
For a faultless vend, 24 hours a day (you might have to come in through the security door on the East side and walk down the whole hall... occasionally well worth it though). As of Nov. 30th, refuses to take coins, although still delivers when presented a crisp Washington. === Lasell Gym === Installed next to the Powerade vending machine at the entrance during Spring Break 2006. Perhaps the most ironically placed snack machine on campus.
=== Mission Lobby ===
Tucked in the corner of the room with the pool tables.
 
=== Bronfman Basement ===
 
If you're studying in Schow and the machine there is out of your favorite treat, sneak over to this under-utilized gem.
 
=== Williams Hall ===
 
By the washing machines under Willy E/F. Occasionally eats up money on your card, so it's better to pay with cash.
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