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Nightlife

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Primary Areas with Nightlife 1st Street West—where all three bars are located.
Other Places to Check Out
  • Donmar Lanes
  • Lincoln Wine Bar
Local Specialties Pitcher of Fun: A legacy at Chameleon's, this drink is exactly what it sounds like: lots of fun (alcohol) in a pitcher.
Favorite Drinking Games
  • Beer Pong
  • Quarters
Useful Resources for Nightlife
  • Facebook
  • OC Banners—parties and events are advertised here.
  • Today@Cornell—lists events sponsored by Cornell or organizations.
  • Word of mouth

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Nightlife at Cornell doesn’t smack you upside the head as soon as the sun goes down. Weeknights are pretty quiet, both on and off campus, because skipping one night of homework can put you way behind. On the weekend, students often gather in small groups in dorm rooms to watch movies or drink, but large parties almost always get busted in the residence halls. Head off campus to one of the unofficial Greek or athletic houses and you’re more likely to find the typical college party scene. Kegs of Keystone are the norm and most groups charge $5 for all-you-can-drink beer. There are three local bars of varying degrees of newness—and cleanliness. Lately, the bar scene has not been as popular as it has in the past, but if you manage to pick the right night, they will be packed by bar time, usually around 11 p.m. Only one of the bars charges cover, and only for underagers on certain nights—usually weekends. The bars in downtown Cedar Rapids are all 21-and-over to get in, so students looking for a club with a dance floor usually head to the Ped Mall in Iowa City.

If drinking isn’t your thing or you’re underage, there is still plenty to do. The local bowling alley offers affordable fun. PAAC, the student organization which receives the biggest annual budget from the student senate, brings entertainment of some sort to campus, two to three times a block. Bands, comedians, hypnotists, and game show nights are popular attractions with many students.

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Nightlife at Cornell College

Alexandraya

Studio Arts '13

3.5
B

It Is There If You Look for It

Cornell is a very happening school. Night life for us tends to start around 4pm and can range from a table-top RPG that lasts well past midnight or a Greek party that ends at the bars and who knows when. Iowa as a state is fairly bereft of clubs, so if you are looking for that sweet rave, or raucous club scene you are going to have to make the three hour drive to Chicago over a weekend or block break. Bars on the other hand are quite numerous, and each one in town caters to a slightly different crowd so you have to try them all to find the one you like most.

Dec 17, 2010

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Nightlife at Cornell College

aflor

Foreign Language Teacher Education '12

3.5
B

Liver Cirrohsis Is Not Inevitable, but..

Cornell has a very high stress enviroment, and while this can be incredibly rewarding, it can cause mental breakdowns if not realesed properly. Most of the campus turns to drinking, "dating" or running about the campus acting ridiculous. Nothing is too bizarre here, as there is enough hw that you have to make your study breaks count, or make your studying into a drinking game. People are mostly responsible with this though as it is common to both write a 5 page paper and go finish off a bottle of Jack on a Wednesday evening.

Jun 07, 2010

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Nightlife at Cornell College

Dzung

Business '13

4.6
A

Nightlife Is Quiet and Peaceful

People might go to lots of parties and clubs, but that makes college at night quiet. During weekends, most people just go out of town and have fun. Other people hang out and watch movies or play cards. During the week, with a quite intense load of homework, it's not quite reasonable to have parties going on at night.

Feb 09, 2010

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Facts

Closing Time

2 a.m.

Cheapest Place to Get a Drink

Chameleon's hosts quarter draws each Wednesday. An 8-ounce cup of one of the four to five beers on tap will cost you just $0.25.

Organization Parties

Many of the Greek groups throw parties off campus—especially during the biannual pre-pledge season. A few other organizations, like Chess and Games, also host parties throughout the year. KRNL-FM, the local radio station, sometimes hosts dance parties in the Ratt.

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Scorz Bar and Grill

Scorz is the newest hot spot on the Mount Vernon bar scene. It boasts a bar with two dance poles, a pool table, and lots of seating.

109 First St. W

Mount Vernon

(319) 895-8453

Chameleon's Pub and Grub

Chameleon's offers a great selection of typical bar food—including the ever popular corn nuggets—during the day and is a hub for Mount Vernon residents and students alike at night.

119 First St. W

Mount Vernon

(319) 895-8654

C & D Lounge

C & D's is a bit on the dingy side, but has a pool table and sometimes live music on weekends.

102 First St. W

Mount Vernon

(319) 895-6160

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PAAC Events

Cornell's Performing Arts and Activities Council (PAAC) sponsors a variety of nighttime events throughout the school year, including bands, comedians, and game show nights.

On campus

Bijou Theater

The Bijou is a single-screen theater with lots of small-town charm, including a drawing for free popcorn before each showing.

123 Second St. SW

Mount Vernon

(319) 895-6165

www.bijouonline.com

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