A quick look at the options available to you on Clark’s campus.
iTunes
Most people get music from iTunes – either legally or illegally. I don’t know the breakdown, but I know everyone has the software installed on their computers.
Legally: People download music from the iTunes store for 99 cents a song. Good deal.
Illegally: People download music from other people on the network through iTunes and another program such as myTunes or ourTunes for zero cents a song. Good deal.
g2p.org
Good for quick song searches- an mp3 search through google
BitTorrent
Torrent files are a form of peer to peer sharing that is good for large volumes, such as albums or movies or software. It is possible to download music in this manner.
Concerts
Last year they were sparse, but I think this year will be a big comeback and you can help! Join the Public Entertainment Committee (PEC) to put bands on stage or the Student Activities Board (SAB) to help plan some of the largest musical performances. Spree Day committee is another option.
Informal Jam Sessions
Always going on somewhere on campus. Usually just a few kids inside a room jammin’. Guitar is most popular, and then drums I believe. Sometimes you can find people out in the hallway or in a common room.
Open Mic
A truly awesome experience, Open Mic, one night a week talented (usually) performers get up on stage and share whatever they’ve got for you — poetry, song, comedy, dance? It’s all there, and it’s always a good time.
Dance Parties & DJs
Every so often a student group gets a few bucks together to throw a dance party some with food and drink, some without, always with good music usually mixed by fellow Clarkies. Usually taking place below the UC in the Grind. Black Student Union (BSU) puts the most on, and they usually have the biggest attendance. There are at least two major dances that are organized and somewhat formal (put on by SPOC or RHA) and a strictly formal dance in the spring (Spring Formal put on by SAB).
Radio
Not too many stations come in while on campus. Something to look forward to is the rebirth of the ClarkU radio station. Look for this beginning some time in the fall. Check out Pandora for a good web radio option.
Clubbing
There are a good number of dance clubs in the Worcester area, with plenty of variety. Clark can provide transportation to some of them. Just call escort!
DDR (dance dance revolution)
There are no machines on campus, but SPOC (and the Info Desk??) has the game and dance pads. Also the Clark Activities Board (CAB) had a special DDR dance party one night — but it didn’t get a huge turnout. I love DDR though, so give me a call if you want to play.
Posted by Monty 