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''Please update frequently with the availability of various beverages at different machines, card acceptance/rejection, eating of money, and any other advice/warnings.''
* Twenty == General News and 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 exlusive 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.
=== Bronfman Basement Brooks ===
A good alternative if the Schow It's a coke product machine is empty. Has been known to emit two bottles of diet coke for underneath the price of one on more than one occassion, perhaps due staircase as you go down to the fact that the bottle sometimes gets stuck while being dispensed and some don't think to reach up and pull it outbasement. It can be frustrating, however, that there are three slots for regular coke despite the fact that diet coke is frequently sold outnow accepts coins. Joy.
=== Brooks 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.
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 themNote: NEVER WORKS.
=== Bryant Carter===
Takes neither cards nor coins, so keep your dollars crispThis one is outside the building in the overhang. Card reader is broken.
=== Dodd Kitchen ===
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
=== Mission ===
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===
Has been known to give water instead of Powerade.
=== Sawyer entrance Basement ===
Infrequently empty.
=== Stetson near Office Services ===
Somewhat creepy as it's motion-activated; when you approach it, it suddenly springs to life. Has bottles, but on March 5th, there was a sign saying it takes dollars without dispensing bottles. Hopefully they'll fix this soonusually full.
=== Thompson ===
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 === Love them strawberry pop-tarts. === Bronfman Basement Williams Hall ===
If you're studying in Schow and By the machine there is out of washing machines under Willy E/F. Occasionally eats up money on your favorite treatcard, sneak over so it's better to this under-utilized gempay with cash.
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