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Please update frequently with the availability of various beverages at different machines, card acceptance/rejection, eating of money, == General News and any other advice/warnings.Info ==
== Schow Entrance ==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.
Probably the == Coke machines == "Soda" is actually called ''pop'' [http://www.popvssoda.com by some people]. Others try to please mostdemographics 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-used 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. " Nifty dispenser === '62 CTD Basement === Located in the depths of the lower level in the mini-kitchen, near the AMT green rooms. Runs out 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 Diet Coke frequentlysoda, rather than plastic bottles. Known On one hand, you get less soda per order- on the other hand, sometimes you just want to eat cardssatisfy a small craving, not chug a 400+ fl. oz bottle. This machine is perfect for those times. The 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 with Drtakes cards and dollar bills.PepperLocated on the 2nd floor of Spencer, also known in the nook next to contain diet 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 lime just after being re-stockedcard 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 ===
HasA dark horse, in reliable diet coke source which lurks next to the past, been very convenient for [[Williams Trivia]] players seeking caffeine at 5 AMcopy machine on the second floor.
== Bronfman = Hopkins Basement ===
A good alternative if Located near the men's bathroom, perhaps the Schow most theiving machine is emptyon campus. Has been known to emit two bottles of diet coke for Also boasts the price worst selection of one on more than one occassion, perhaps due to drinks (particularly when the fact that the bottle sometimes gets stuck while being dispensed Coke and some don't think to reach up and pull it Sprite are sold out). It can be frustrating However, however, that there are three slots for regular coke despite the fact that diet coke undeniably useful if one has a morning class in Hopkins or is frequently sold outdrooping 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 == Goodrich, 2nd floor =Mission === Machines on both sides.
A dark horse reliable diet coke source which lurks next to the copy The snack machine on in the second floorlounge/pool room gives an error message and steals $.75 about every other time a card is inserted.
== Sawyer entrance = Morgan ===
Infrequently emptyLocated 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 = 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===
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. == Fitch basement = 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. === 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 == === 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 === Near the Laundry machines. As of this summer, dispensed two orange juices for the price of one. Considered a delight by many. === Hopkins Basement === == Warm beverage machines ==
Near the pool table; a good alternative if the Prospect machine is empty or not working. Has occasionally, but fairly rarely, stolen moneyDownstairs below Sawyer library.
Also very covenient for Odd Quad residents trying to finish problem sets at 3 AMOutside Schow Library, behind the stairs in front of the restrooms. It gives no indication of when it's out of cups, however, and so your hot drink (and your money) may end up down the drain.
== Mission Snack machines ==
Machines on both sides=== Schow Entrance === Rarely has strawberry pop-tarts. Bronfman basement is, generally, a safer bets for a strawberry pop-tart buzz. === Greylock Dining Hall === Like the coke machine, this is also inaccessible at night.
== Morgan = Hopkins Basement ===
Located For a faultless vend, 24 hours a day (you might have to come in through the basementsecurity door on the East side and walk down the whole hall. Was the cause .. occasionally well worth it though). As of much frustration for certain upperlcassmen living there this past summer; never accepted either cash or cardsNov. 30th, necessitating the meticulous collection of loose refuses to take coins before making , although still delivers when presented a trip downstairscrisp Washington.
== Greylock Dining Hall = Lasell Gym ===
What was Installed next to the point of putting Powerade vending machines behind doors that would be locked machine at night, when students would need them 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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