Recently, Alfred University decided to do away with the Greek system entirely, and with it, a good portion of the party scene. Also, stricter drug laws nationally mean no parties on campus. If you don’t mind being packed onto a tiny stage and you’re over 18, you can dance until 2 a.m. at Gentleman Jim’s. No matter what, you’ll probably end up at a house party. Thirsty Thursdays, an Alfred tradition, is the most popular. Live DJs spinning a creative mix of drum and base, reggae, hip hop, and house keep the crowd jumping until 4 a.m. Everyone is welcome, and you can chill out or dance all night. Nobody will try to grind on you, and occasionally, there’s even a breaker’s circle.
It can be frustrating looking for the “college party scene” at Alfred. The Animal House formula just doesn’t work out here. We’re too subdued, and the liquor usually runs out before anyone can get sufficiently uninhibited. Instead, there’s something very endearing about the Alfred routine: go to the bar or drink at home before you head out to GJ’s to grind some poor bastard till the club closes at two, then see if you can drag him to a house party. The entire campus seems to commiserate on the weekends—it’s truly a bonding experience. Sometimes, kids venture out into Rochester looking for something better, but usually they return just as uninspired—it’s in our heads, man. Deep down I think we all know that the whole pursuit is a bit silly.
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Nightlife at Alfred University
Nightlife at Alfred University
Nightlife at Alfred University
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What Nightlife?
Everybody here just wants to get drunk to the point of death, smoke like crazy and the parties are lame, repetitive and boring.
Mar 25, 2012
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