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* Campus vending machines, by request of [http://wso.williams.edu/orgs/greensense/page.php?name=who Greensense], 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 the device in as little as 4 months. = General News and Info ==
* Coke has a deal with In the college to provide free soda in the dining halls in return for the exlusive right to put fall 2005, twenty campus vending machines on campus. This is unfortunate because the company is being boycotted by , through the efforts of [[Green PartyDining Services]] for hiring paramilitaries , were fitted with motion sensors which turn the machine on when people walk in Columbia front of it. These devices conserve enough energy to assassinate union organizers pay back the cost of the device in its bottling plantsas little as 4 months. The company denies these charges and refuses to fully investigate [http://www.killercoke.org read more...]
* Please update frequently with the availability of various beverages at different == Coke machines, card acceptance/rejection, eating of money, and any other advice/warnings.==
"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."  ==='62 CTD Basement = Coke machines ==
=== 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 Entrance ===).
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.
 
=== 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===
 
Situated in the basement, the 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.
 
=== Greylock Dining Hall ===
 
What was the point of putting vending machines behind doors that would be locked at night, when students would need them most?
 
=== Hopkins Basement ===
 
Located near 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.
=== Jesup 2nd floor ===
Update: The coke machine currently does not work.
Update 2: Appears to be fixed Update 3: Appears to be broken again === Goodrich, 2nd floor Mission ===
A dark horse, reliable diet coke source which lurks next to the copy machine Machines on the second floorboth sides.
=== Sawyer entrance ===The snack machine in the lounge/pool room gives an error message and steals $.75 about every other time a card is inserted.
Infrequently empty.=== Morgan ===
Except during finalsLocated in the basement. Was the cause of much frustration for certain upperclassmen living there this past summer; never accepted either cash or cards, when there's no diet coke by necessitating the end meticulous collection of reading periodloose coins before making a trip downstairs.
=== Stetson near Office Services Perry House ===
Somewhat creepy as it's motion-activated; when you approach it, it suddenly springs to lifeCoke machine located in the side entrance. And it dispenses cans for 75 cents instead of 500 ml bottles for a dollarFrequently empty. What's up with that?
=== Prospect Basement===
Has been known to give water instead of Powerade.
=== Fitch Basement Sawyer entrance ===
Near the pool table; a good alternative if the Prospect machine is Infrequently empty or not working. However, quite frequently steals money.
Also very convenient for Odd Quad residents trying to finish problem sets at 3 AMExcept during finals, when there's no diet coke by the end of reading period.
=== Mission Schow Entrance ===
Machines Probably the most-used on both sidescampus. 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.
=== Morgan ===Has, in the past, been very convenient for [[Williams Trivia]] players seeking caffeine at 5 AM.
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.=== Stetson near Office Services ===
=== Greylock Dining Hall === What was the point of putting vending machines behind doors that would be locked at nightSomewhat creepy as it's motion-activated; when you approach it, when students would need them most?it suddenly springs to life. Has bottles. usually full.
=== Thompson ===
It's between the Big House and the annex. It dispenses Coke products, and it has the motion sensor thing. If you duck, stealthily, you can avoid activating the motion sensor every time you come in the door. This saves energy.
 
=== Brooks ===
 
It's a coke product machine underneath the staircase as you go down to the basement. Be forewarned, however, that it steals coins--don't even bother with them.
 
=== Hopkins Basement ===
 
Located near the men's bathroom, perhaps the most theiving machine on campus. However, undeniably useful if one has a morning class in Hopkins or is drooping off during [[College Bowl]] practice.
===Williams E===
=== 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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