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"Pop" is actually called '[[Category:Guides]] [[Category:Dining]] [[Category:Resources]]'soda'' [http:Please update frequently with the availability of various beverages at different machines, card acceptance/rejection, eating of money, and any other advice/www.popvssoda.com by some people]warnings.''
Please update frequently with Diet Coke availability, card acceptance/rejection, eating of money, == General News and any other advice/warnings.Info ==
In the fall 2005, twenty campus vending machines, through the efforts of [[Dining Services]], 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.  == 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 exclusive right to put vending machines on campus, thus all soft drinks here may be justifiably gathered under the term "Coke."  === '62 CTD Basement === Located in the depths of the lower level in the mini-kitchen, near the AMT green rooms. Is both empty and seemingly dysfunctional. 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). ===Art Studio=== Albeit 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 nook next to the couches. === 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. === 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 === Another good alternative, though it has sometimes not worked. May eat your cash. Update: The coke machine currently does not work. Update 2: Appears to be fixed Update 3: Appears to 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. === 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 Basement === Infrequently empty. Except during finals, when there's no diet coke by the end of reading period. === 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.
Has, in the past, been very convenient for [[Williams Trivia]] players seeking caffeine at 5 AM.
== Bronfman = Stetson near Office Services === Somewhat creepy as it's motion-activated; when you approach it, 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. ===Williams E=== Basement , by the laundry machines. == Juice machines ==
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.=== Jesup ===
== Jesup 2nd It's on the second floor ==, north side, and dispenses Minute Maid brand products. . . or eats your money.
Another good alternative=== Sage Basement ===Like an awesome slot machine, though sometimes it has sometimes not workedwastes your money, but once in the while you hit the jackpot. I once got 4 for the price of one.
== Goodrich, 2nd floor = Williams E ===
A dark horse reliable diet coke source which lurks next to Near the copy machine on Laundry machines. As of this summer, dispensed two orange juices for the second floorprice of one. Considered a delight by many.
== Sawyer entrance = Hopkins Basement ===
Infrequently empty.== Warm beverage machines ==
== Stetson near Office Services ==Downstairs below Sawyer library.
Somewhat creepy as Outside Schow Library, behind the stairs in front of the restrooms. It gives no indication of when it's motion-activated; when you approach itout of cups, however, it suddenly springs to lifeand so your hot drink (and your money) may end up down the drain.
== Prospect Snack machines ==
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.=== Schow Entrance ===
Very convenient Rarely has strawberry pop-tarts. Bronfman basement is, generally, a safer bets for Odd Quad residents seeking caffeine at 3 AMa strawberry pop-tart buzz.
== Fitch basement = Greylock Dining Hall ===
Near Like the pool table; a good alternative if the Prospect coke machine , this is empty or not workingalso inaccessible at night.
Also very covenient for Odd Quad residents trying to finish problem sets at 3 AM.=== Hopkins Basement ===
== Mission ==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.
Machines on both sides.=== Lasell Gym ===
== Greylock Dining Hall ==Installed next to the Powerade vending machine at the entrance during Spring Break 2006. Perhaps the most ironically placed snack machine on campus.
== Thompson = Mission Lobby ===
It's between Tucked in the Big House and corner of the annex. It dispenses Coke products, and it has room with the motion sensor thingpool tables.
== Brooks = Williams Hall ===
It's a coke product machine underneath the staircase as you go down to By the basementwashing machines under Willy E/F. Be forewarnedOccasionally eats up money on your card, however, that so it steals coins--don't even bother s better to pay with themcash.
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