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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

bevans2233

'12

Biology Laboratory Technician

3.5

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It's aight

The nightlife at Alfred is very repetitive, but fun if you have a good group of friends that want to have fun all the time. Gj's is fun if you like to dance. And I have never been to the bar, but I heard that it was very fun as well. The house parties tend to end early because either way too many people end up at one spot or someone is passed out on the ground...They can be fun tho.

Nov 22, 2011

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fairytalewonders

'13

Art Teacher Education

4.6

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Campus Events

I find the campus events pretty amazing. A new movie every Friday night for only $2. Comedians, bands, and performers are booked all the time for us to enjoy and they are usually free. For a couple of bucks towards a club or good cause there are late night dances and club events. So if you're underage or not a party goer like me then you don't have to worry about being stuck in the dorms with the amount of things to do for free.

May 22, 2011

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schultzie543

'12

Business

3.5

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Alfreds Nightlife

Nightlife at Alfred is pretty repetitive. Its usually the same people having parties with the same people. Parties usually end around 12 or 1 and most people go to Gentlemen Jim's, which is a nightclub located in Alfred.

Apr 18, 2010

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