Favorite Things To Do
During the day, you can grab a latte or cappuccino at Jitters, head to the gym, watch a varsity or IM game, or play pool or grab a bite to eat in Muddy Run. Many times, you can also go to a lecture by numerous visiting speakers, and less frequently, go to sit-ins, read-ins, or other entertainment and awareness events sponsored by different clubs and departments around campus. Clubs often sponsor dinners or movie nights, and Alumni Hall often shows second-run and older movies for $1 or $2.
Everyone loves to procrastinate, and you won’t need to look for help to do so. There are always movies playing—between the $2 second-run movies in Alumni, films sponsored by various clubs, and the International Film series, odds are you’ll never be without cinematic entertainment. There are many coffeehouses where Juniata bands or outside bands play for the students, and Friday Night Live events feature comedians, hypnotists, and the occasional musician. Juniata also sponsors the popular Artist Series, in which many performers—from Chinese acrobats to musicians and dancers—come to JC throughout the year, usually attracting big crowds and high praise. The international clubs often host dinners, and if you’re religious, Campus Ministry is also very active. The theater department is growing at top speed; between that and the Musical Theater Club, you can count on a thought-provoking or enjoyable show. And then there are the revered traditions, but that’s for a later page.