2008 Woodie Awards
More Fun Than Late Night Smoothies At The Grille
Many students now find themselves at Aloma Bowl on Monday nights seeking entertainment
Seth Stutman
Issue date: 4/14/06 Section: Life & Times
Have you ever seen a vending machine that predominantly features socks in the middle rows? At this magical sock vending venue, you can also turn in your shoes so that you can borrow snazzier ones that are sprayed with a complimentary disinfectant before you use them. As wild as this shoe fixated dreamland might seem, this place exists less than a five minute drive from campus.
There is a new trend off campus that allures more and more students by the week: Aloma Bowl. This Monday-night hangout is the ideal reprieve from a hectic start to this day of the week, and many show up for entertainment and company. Sophomore Peter White often joins the crew for bowling: "it's a great way to hang out with your friends and is a welcome distraction from the stresses of college be they academic, physical, or what not." White is often joined by some of his fraternity brothers and other people interested in a night free from homework, dorms and campus security.
Brad Tehaan, '08, started his collegiate bowling career at X-Club's annual charity event, "Bowling Strikes Against Cancer," a few weeks back. Usually unmoved by the activities offered on or off campus, Tehaan was excited to bowl for a cause while representing an organization. Tehaan found the activity itself to be a delightful break from the day to day life at Rollins and predicts a return trip to the alleys. "I'd absolutely go again, if for no other reason than to bowl a better game." Despite his score of 43, Tehaan vows that there is no place to go but up.
Aloma Bowl itself may not be as glamorous as the well manicured bushes outside of Beans and the food not quite as good but it has its own appeal. In addition to over thirty lanes of polished wood, there are many more attractions at the alley. For one, four pool tables face a big screen television tuned into ESPN. Also, arcades with somewhat outdated games and others that reward the participants with tickets for trinkets and whatever small candy lies behind the shoe counter are also available at the other side of the building.
There is a new trend off campus that allures more and more students by the week: Aloma Bowl. This Monday-night hangout is the ideal reprieve from a hectic start to this day of the week, and many show up for entertainment and company. Sophomore Peter White often joins the crew for bowling: "it's a great way to hang out with your friends and is a welcome distraction from the stresses of college be they academic, physical, or what not." White is often joined by some of his fraternity brothers and other people interested in a night free from homework, dorms and campus security.
Brad Tehaan, '08, started his collegiate bowling career at X-Club's annual charity event, "Bowling Strikes Against Cancer," a few weeks back. Usually unmoved by the activities offered on or off campus, Tehaan was excited to bowl for a cause while representing an organization. Tehaan found the activity itself to be a delightful break from the day to day life at Rollins and predicts a return trip to the alleys. "I'd absolutely go again, if for no other reason than to bowl a better game." Despite his score of 43, Tehaan vows that there is no place to go but up.
Aloma Bowl itself may not be as glamorous as the well manicured bushes outside of Beans and the food not quite as good but it has its own appeal. In addition to over thirty lanes of polished wood, there are many more attractions at the alley. For one, four pool tables face a big screen television tuned into ESPN. Also, arcades with somewhat outdated games and others that reward the participants with tickets for trinkets and whatever small candy lies behind the shoe counter are also available at the other side of the building.