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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 fall 2005, twenty campus vending machines, through the dining halls in return for efforts of [[Dining Services]], were fitted with motion sensors which turn the exlusive right to put vending machines machine on campuswhen people walk in front of it. This is unfortunate because These devices conserve enough energy to pay back the company is being boycotted by cost of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Party Green Party] for hiring paramilitaries in Columbia to assassinate union organizers 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 exclusive right to put vending machines on campus, thus all soft drinks here may be justifiably gathered under the term "Coke." == 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.
=== Schow Entrance Bryant ===
Probably the most-used on campus. Nifty dispenser. Runs out of Diet Coke frequently. Known to eat Takes neither cardsnor coins, so keep your dollars crisp. The only machine with Dr.PepperMake sure your item is in stock too, also known to contain diet coke with lime just after being re-stockedbecause it doesn't return those dollars either.
Has, in the past, been very convenient for [[Williams Trivia]] players seeking caffeine at 5 AMNote: NEVER WORKS.
=== Bronfman Basement Carter===
A good alternative if the Schow machine This one is empty. Has been known to emit two bottles of diet coke for outside the price of one on more than one occassion, perhaps due to building in the fact that the bottle sometimes gets stuck while being dispensed and some don't think to reach up and pull it outoverhang. It can be frustrating, however, that there are three slots for regular coke despite the fact that diet coke Card reader is frequently sold outbroken.
=== 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.
Another good alternative, though it has sometimes not worked. May eat your cash.===Garfield===
Update: The coke Situated in the basement, the soda machine currently does not workonly 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 Hopkins Basement ===
Infrequently emptyLocated 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.
Except during finals, when there's no diet coke by the end of reading period.=== Jesup 2nd floor ===
=== Stetson near Office Services ===Another good alternative, though it has sometimes not worked. May eat your cash.
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. Very handy, as I find I never really want the last 4 ozUpdate: The coke machine currently does not work.
=== Prospect Basement===Update 2: Appears to be fixed
If you're in the mood for [[Jagged Ice]], Update 3: Appears to 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.broken again
Very convenient for Odd Quad residents seeking caffeine at 3 AM.=== Mission ===
Has been known to give water instead of PoweradeMachines on both sides.
=== Fitch Basement ===The snack machine in the lounge/pool room gives an error message and steals $.75 about every other time a card is inserted.
Near the pool table; a good alternative if the Prospect machine is empty or not working. However, quite frequently steals money.=== Morgan ===
Also very convenient Located in the basement. Was the cause of much frustration for Odd Quad residents trying to finish problem sets at 3 AMcertain upperclassmen living there this past summer; never accepted either cash or cards, necessitating the meticulous collection of loose coins before making a trip downstairs.
=== Mission Perry House ===
Machines on both sidesCoke machine located in the side entrance. Frequently empty.
=== Prospect Basement===
The snack machine If you're in the lounge/pool room gives an error message and steals $mood for [[Jagged Ice]], be warned.75 about every other time a card is insertedTo get this most awesome of the [[Powerade]] varieties, you may have to push the button for the less awesome orange-colored Powerade variety.
=== Morgan ===Very convenient for Odd Quad residents seeking caffeine at 3 AM.
Located in the basement. Was the cause Has been known to give water instead 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 downstairsPowerade.
=== Greylock Dining Hall Sawyer Basement ===
What was the point of putting vending machines behind doors that would be locked at night, when students would need them most?Infrequently empty.
=== Thompson ===Except during finals, when there's no diet coke by the end of reading period.
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.=== Schow Entrance ===
=== Brooks ===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 a coke product machine underneath Has, in the staircase as you go down to the basement. Be forewarned, howeverpast, that it steals coins--don't even bother with thembeen very convenient for [[Williams Trivia]] players seeking caffeine at 5 AM.
=== Hopkins Basement Stetson near Office Services ===
Located near the menSomewhat creepy as it's bathroommotion-activated; when you approach it, perhaps the most theiving machine on campusit suddenly springs to life. However, undeniably useful if one has a morning class in Hopkins or is drooping off during [[College Bowl]] practiceHas bottles. usually full.
=== Bryant Thompson ===
Takes neither cards nor coinsIt's between the Big House and the annex. It dispenses Coke products, so keep your dollars crispand 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===
=== Jesup ===
It's on the second floor, north side, and dispenses Minute Maid brand products. . . or eats your money.
=== Sage 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.
=== Prospect Basement Williams Hall ===
Love them strawberry pop-tartsBy the washing machines under Willy E/F. Occasionally eats up money on your card, so it's better to pay with cash.
