the Informer

Look no further for a little entertainment in your life, because this year Hawk’s Nest is revamping its reputation by holding nightly performances and events, as well as evaluating the option to start serving alcohol.

It’s been ten years since the Hawk’s Nest has served alcohol to students on campus, which was unfortunately ended because of the difficulty controlling underage drinking and the pricing of the beverages.

However, after seeing the success of last year’s “21 Clubs,” the option to regularly serve alcohol in Hawk’s Nest is looking like an increasingly good idea.

“We’d like to provide opportunities for students to socially and responsibly drink here instead of always having to leave campus,” said Lee Peters, Vice President of student affairs.

Keep in mind this possibility is still being evaluated. In order to further the plans Hawk’s Nest would first have to obtain a liquor license.

“Before we can get a liquor license something needs to be done to partition the 21-year-olds from the younger students,” said Peters.

With so many factors involved, it is important that the proposal is tested before actually being carried out.

The idea as of right now is to hold a “club 21,” similar to the two events held last year, but in Hawk’s Nest.

If students seem to positively respond to this trial run, more action will be taken.

According to Peters, in that case they “would have to build a half wall so 21-year-olds can be easily identifiable without having to shut down Hawk’s Nest to the rest of the students.”

Price point will also prove to be an obstacle in this new of-age attempt to quench thirst.

Because the drinks (which will most likely be limited to beer and wine) need to be served through ARAMARK, they need to find a reasonable cost.

Unlike the “21 Club”, which was paid for by the university so students could enjoy free drinks, this will need to act as an actual business would.

“We need to find a price so that ARAMARK can at least break even,” said Peters.

As of right now, serving alcohol is still up in the air, but would probably be available on Friday and Saturday nights, if and when it becomes a reality.

However, events for Tuesday through Thursday are set in stone.

For a little laughter along side your less than amusing buffalo chicken wrap, come down Tuesday nights where comedians will be featured.

“Starting at nine there will be two comedians, each performing for 90 minutes,” said Kristy Severino, Student Center Director.

Wednesday nights will highlight one of campus’ several a cappella groups.
For some soothing background noise as a change of pace from the bumping beats usually being blasted through the stereos, Hawkapella, L’shir, and Uharmonys will rotate each week.

If one can’t make it to a formal concert, be sure to pop in on a Wednesday night to check them out.

Thursday nights, which may turn out to be most popular, will transform the Hawk’s Nest into a true concert venue. Each week a live band will be performing, starting Sept. 9 with Bronze Radio Return.

The weeks following will feature on-campus bands.

Events for Friday through Monday are still in the works, however there are tentative plans.

Monday will possibly be karaoke night, for which a student host will be needed (contact Kristy Severino if interested).

Friday and Saturday will be Club 21 nights if the arrangements can be carried out, and Sunday may have more of a sports bar feel while being centered around football games.

Next time while standing impatiently in the unavoidable line, there will be a little entertainment to ease the hunger pains, and students will maybe even start saying “I’ll take it to go” a little bit less.