An article from the New York Times
suggested in the world of Facebook, texting, online dating sites, sex apps, and
other electronic applications to arrange evenings and outings that college
campus bars are losing their appeal.
Do you think that “college” bars and
clubs are on the track to extinction? Please state your reasons for why or why
not.
I do not believe that college bars and clubs are losing their appeal to actually college students. I believe they use these social medias to plan their outing though. However, dating sites I do believe may get some individuals away from this atmosphere. As seen on some dating site commercials they advertise meetings other singles doing activities as cooking classes, bowling, etc. I think though that individuals that are looking for this kind of relationship and needing help to get I should not even be in a college. That is unless they maybe are visiting their kids or enjoying their local college football team. Therefore I do not think any social media is taking away from college bars and clubs just maybe creating the right ages groups to them.
ReplyDeleteChristina D.
DeleteI absolutely agree, I have college and high school age children and I feel much better when they are around age appropriate people. There is nothing worse than a older men at bars creeping out the young women. And college kids do go to bars to hang and have fun. Dating sites are geared towards " meeting that special someone."
Christina D.
DeleteLike may others I agree with the others that also agreed, bars do not have anything to worry about, and may benefit from social media in the long run. Social media has made it possible to narrow the people going to the bars down to specific groups that can be catered to. The decline could be related to the fact that our young people are more educated and are not binge drinking or drinking as much. They are going to socialize and have a good time, not get wasted and fight, after all if that's what you want to do you can find that group of peeps online and make it happen. We are humans and fully capable of multi-tasking, you can have a life and still use social media,plz. People will still go to bars, after all every event in our culture requires celebrating with alcohol, besides no one want's to take selfies in the bathroom, its way more fun to be out with friends.
That is a good thought I never really thought about it cutting down on the wrong people getting involved in grimes such as: the fights or rapes. Not to say that older men only rape young woman or anything any age range and sex can have this occur.
DeleteI do not believe that bars and clubs are losing their appeal, I think it depends on what the location of the bars and clubs are. Anywhere there is alcohol there will always be an interest, especially among the college age. I think that society is trying to branch out and try new things for the upcoming generations. Social media wasn't even heard of in the early 2000's, and look how popular it has become. It was a different way to communicate and social media has seemed to skyrocket. I think the purpose of the article was more about approaching new ideas outside of bars to get people to socialize more...come up with new ways. As far as I can tell just by listening to conversations at work and at school college age students seem to go to bars frequently, in fact it seems like the thing to do.
ReplyDeleteI agree instead of thinking about if social media is making them lose their appeal look at their location along with the feel they give of (ex: music type, their layout inside, promotions, etc).
DeleteLeah Botello 47 - I do not believe that bars and clubs are losing their appeal, I think it depends on what the location of the bars and clubs are. Anywhere there is alcohol there will always be an interest, especially among the college age. I think that society is trying to branch out and try new things for the upcoming generations. Social media wasn't even heard of in the early 2000's, and look how popular it has become. It was a different way to communicate and social media has seemed to skyrocket. I think the purpose of the article was more about approaching new ideas outside of bars to get people to socialize more...come up with new ways. As far as I can tell just by listening to conversations at work and at school college age students seem to go to bars frequently, in fact it seems like the thing to do.
ReplyDeleteJulie T. 46
DeleteIn response to Leah Botello I agree that it depends on location or which bar it is. I know people that live in different places have different bars. Such as, music or atmosphere. I know college students look forward to going out on the weekend when they do not have homework.
Leah Botello 47 in response to Ashley Huskins- I agree completely with your post. I do not believe that the bars and clubs are losing their appeals, and I like how you mentioned the dating websites trying to gear away from the bar scene. I have noticed that too, and I think it is a very creative way to get people who are looking for the dating atmosphere to do activities other than drinking in a bar. But overall, bars and clubs from what I have seen are still just as popular as they have always been.
ReplyDeleteJazzmin B. 41
ReplyDeleteI do not think the bars and clubs will be extinct. College kids are looking for fun. College students will still continue to go to the bars and clubs to meet new people. Going to a bar or a club increases the chances for a college kid to "hook up" with other college kids. It is like the only social place for a college kid to meet new people and drink alcohol beverages.
Brenden D.
ReplyDeletei dont feel that there losing there appeal. why would they? When people arrange meetings on facebook or a dating website they are going to go somewhere and meet, and most of the time they go to a younger crowds bar. I do feel as though social networking is growing more and more and people may be less physically social then the past. At the same time though, college kids are always going to be around looking for a place to go and those "college" bars are the spot.
Curcio47
ReplyDeleteI do not believe college bars are on the way out. I think they may be changing the way they are as far as the entertainment at each, or maybe the people going to them are craving different things, but to say they are all going away all together, I highly doubt it. I agree with Brenden D. People like to go to them especially when they are single to meet new people and also friends and couple enjoy them to go grab a drink or watch a sports game.
Melissa P
ReplyDeleteI can completely see that happening. I feel like all these sites,although they seem easier, are taking humanistic instincts and intimacy out of the equation. My birthday, for example, all my friends posted on my timeline but not many text-ed or called. Dating sites have the opposite sex red flags and what you think you might want out of the relationship but no computer generated test can compare to the physical and emotional chemistry you must have to make the relationship work. I don't exactly feel college bars are the way to meet people but it hold the generalized social outings that we are loosing due to technology.
Melissa P
ReplyDeleteI can completely see that happening. I feel like all these sites,although they seem easier, are taking humanistic instincts and intimacy out of the equation. My birthday, for example, all my friends posted on my timeline but not many text-ed or called. Dating sites have the opposite sex red flags and what you think you might want out of the relationship but no computer generated test can compare to the physical and emotional chemistry you must have to make the relationship work. I don't exactly feel college bars are the way to meet people but it hold the generalized social outings that we are loosing due to technology.
Onyimah L.47
ReplyDeleteI do not think that facebook,dating sites and their likes which I will classify as technology will threaten college bars so much so that they will be on the brink of extinction. They will continue to co-exist.It is a phase that might endure for a while and like pop culture will fizzle out over time. My reason is that nothing will ever substitute for close one on one, face to face interaction only the college bar or gatherings like that offer.There seems to be a measure of ourselves that we get when we interact sitting close and socializing.We can liken all of the those dating sites to sex toys.I do not believe none of them substitutes for human touch.Not close. Compare? Maybe.
Alison B. 46 in response to Onyimah L. 47
DeleteI completely agree with you. As much as technology has involved itself in every aspect of our existence people still crave the actual human connection. This connection itself can't be supplemented with Facebook or Tumblr or Myspace or any of the other social networking sites of the moment. You can't snuggle your WIFI connection as much as some people out there want to believe they can.
Onyimah L.47 in reply Melissa P
ReplyDeleteI disagree that that will ever happen.It is a fad that will fade over time. Soon we will begin to reinstate that humanistic touch and people will begin to move back to how things used to be.
Melissa P
DeleteThey said the same thing about TV, and look how far it has come...
Anna Kirby,
ReplyDeleteI do not think that bars and clubs will be going anywhere, any time soon. Too many students, usally in their first two years of school, turn 21, and want to party while they can. Having clubs and bars on the campuses or close to where they attend college, is very convenient.
Marissa M. 55
DeleteI agree completely! Students still want to go out and have fun with other students and meet new people. I would be shocked if college bars disappeared.
Marissa M. 55
ReplyDeletePersonally I do not think that college bars are going anywhere. People still enjoy going out and being with other people. I would be surprised if they disappeared.
Cassaundra W 46. in response to Marissa M. 55
DeleteI agree with you I would be very surprise if the clubs just started disappearing.
Julie T. 46
ReplyDeleteI believe that college students still go out to bars. I do not think that the college bars are losing popularity. When students are not doing homework they look forward to going out and enjoying themselves. I do not think this will ever change.
Alison B. 46
ReplyDeleteWhen posed with this question my brain immediately went to the scene in The Social Network when Mark Zuckerberg says "because that's what people care about in college, are you having sex or aren't you? It's why people do what they do, and sit where they sit- because after all the cake and watermelon is gone they want to know that they'll meet a girl."
While I think it's a little extreme there is no denying that technology has played a huge role in the way people meet and interact. I don't however think these bars or facilities will become extinct. I think it's extremely possible however that their popularity and numbers will decline but I also think like all things in social climates it's a cycle and will come back around.
Norma C. 41
ReplyDeleteI do not Think most college students would stop going to college bars because of electronic applications. College bars are very convenient for students who want to have fun and meet new people but not getting to far from campus. I think college bars are still going to be around for a long time.
Oneisha Francois 46
Deleteyes I agree. I thinks its part of the college experience that most students what to experience.
Angela W. 47
ReplyDeleteI do not believe these social networking sites are affecting bars in college towns. I think that most college kids are excited to get out and party with their friends and will continue to go. If anything the social networks would be a better way for them to invite their friends down to the bar! If their is a decline, its probably because of a crack down on underage drinking.
In response to Angela W 47
DeleteI agree with you Angela. I think, the social networks are definitely a way of inviting people to a particular event. They are also used to post those embarrassing after pictures of who drank too much!
In response to Melissa P.
ReplyDeleteI see what you are saying about your birthday. I think most people feel like as long as they connect in some way, that they have celebrated with you.. However, I disagree about college bars becoming something that college kids won't go to. College kids have always and will always love to get together and drink.
Oneisha Francois 46
ReplyDeleteIt depends on the students. Some kids like to go out and have a good time with their friends and meet knew people. And some don't. I think it depends on how fun the club is to be in.
Veronica M 47
ReplyDeleteI don't think college bars have anything to worry about as long as young adults are interested in drinking. Most people prefer to not to drink alone or watch sports alone. And the fact that young people see this as one of their first liberating adult like activities, I don't see it going away. The only students who may stop attending are those bothered by smoking or don't care for music or particular group of people at a particular bar. And, in those instances, they will probably find another college bar more catering to their tastes.
Ilisha W. 47 in response to Veronica M. 47
DeleteI totally agree. I wrote that on my post. No social networking site will EVER take a good night at a bar away from the traditional college student. In our culture, our society does things like moderately drink in college. It's a time in life that is pivotal and carefree. This is a way that young adults have learned to have fun.
William W.
ReplyDeleteI don't think so. There is just a certain adrenalin rush that comes with meeting someone new. The face to face attraction and excitement that comes with a night out is something that outgoing people look forward to. Some people have a hard time feeling comfortable in these types of situations but those people would be the ones to benefit from the online type stuff. The bottom line is that we all need connections to other people. I am a face to face type person. I have a hard time just talking on the phone. Stop by and see me. Come in and have a drink. Let me see your expressions when we talk. I like the intimacy that comes with a face to face or small group conversation. That will never go away.
Linda H. 46.
ReplyDeleteI am not privy to what goes on during the evenings and outings at college campuses, I have always stayed away from the bar and club scene. But, if the college bars and clubs are on the track to extinction, I think that is a good thing. Although, I think the venue is really the only thing that would be changing not the world of Facebook, texting, online dating sites, or sex apps or other electronic applications. Many of the younger college students leave for college not for the education of learning, but too finally leave home under the strict scrutiny of their parents rules, and to have fun and live life to the fullest, even if that means doing things that they may regret later. I would hope that this generation of young college students are leaving the bar scene. It would be awesome if texting and driving would be on the track to extinction too.
Linda H. 46 in response to William W.
ReplyDeleteI am glad that there are still people who would prefer to have a face to face conversation with an individual. It is also refreshing that texting is not a way to a meaningful relationship. I agree with your comments of this subject.
Erin L.
ReplyDeleteI definitely do not think that college bars and clubs are losing their appeal. In fact these online website and apps for dating are making it easier for people to arrange dates or meet ups at these bars or clubs. Also, electronic music is becoming more popular in America which makes clubs the perfect place to go and enjoy it with friends. Another thing making clubs and bars still appealing is the use of fake IDs. They are definitely becoming more popular today which makes teens want to obtain these to be able to go to these bars and clubs, which in return makes them achieve more business. People are always interested in alcohol at any time and place which most certainly will keep these two places alive.
Chelsea W. 55 in response to Erin L
DeleteI agree with you completely. Social media is just making it easier for everyone to meet up. It doesn't take away from anything. Alcohol will never go out, that's what college students do!
Maurice L 41.
ReplyDeleteI think clubs and bars are not losing there appeal to college students. although it may be easy to meet someone online, there is still a significant amount of college students who wants the full college experience that includes going to bars and parties and even pledging in a fraternity or sorority and club or bar hopping.
Chelsea W. 55
ReplyDeleteCollege bars and clubs will never go into extinction. Social media doesn't take away from it, it actually enhances it. Everyone knows where to meet up, and you already know a lot of people prior to the event. I don't think any college student would agree with this. I don't see how social apps and texting could ever replace drinking. That's what college students do; get drunk.
I don't think college bars are going to lose their appeal anytime soon. All those social media sites should help out a lot of bars, the people using Facebook, texting, online dating sites, and sex apps have to meet somewhere. That's where bars and clubs come into play. There will always be those groups of people that just want to go bar hopping or go out for a drink and play some darts or pool. In my opinion, I don't believe college bars have anything to worry about right now.
ReplyDeleteJosephine B. 44 in reply to Levi Dozier
DeleteI agree that texting, Facebook, online dating sites and sex apps have played a big part in helping college bars out. You're right, these students may use these social media sites more and more, but students have to have some place to meet.
Brittany S. 46
ReplyDeleteI do not think that bars and clubs will become extinct. You can use Facebook to arrange evenings but I still feel that people will just make plans to meet at the bars or clubs. College kids want to go out, drink, meet new people and have a good time. The last time I checked there wasn't an app for that.
Jennifer O. 46 in response to Brittany S. 46
DeleteI agree, apps and websites can only do so much. There is no complete replacement for direct human contact. Yes, social media and apps can and do make meet-up arrangements at bars easier for students, and can make dating more approachable as well. Some students, though, still want to be in the action at bars and just love to hang out with their friends. These differentiating opinions won't change anytime soon.
Josephine B. 44
ReplyDeleteNo, I do not think that college bars and clubs are on the track to extinction. Yes, Facebook and texting are becoming more and more popular but that does not mean that college bars are becoming less popular. College students have to have a place to hang out with friends and relieve stress from school work, so I feel as if they have become more popular.
Christopher C. 41
ReplyDeleteI don't think that bars and clubs will ever be out of the question for people. While I do believe that the popularity of them has diminished slightly, the scene you get there is surreal while being drunk or not. I personally do not care much for either but I have friends that do. I also think some of the social media sites out there will diminish as new ones replace them.
Brittany S. 46 in response to Chelsea W. 55
ReplyDeleteI also think that social media actually helps. It makes it easier to arrange meet ups at these bars and clubs. I just don't think that many college kids will stop wanting that experience.
JadeS.
ReplyDeleteI do not think clubs/bars will go "extinct"... online things/texting can only do so much, you vant really interact online, its just the first step to hanging out, its where you make plans and talk when going out isn't an option.
Jennifer O. 46
ReplyDeleteFrom seeing my friends at my former college, the college area bars were definitely not going anywhere anytime soon. They are popular spots and they take pressure off of college students. People still prefer face-to-face contact and hanging out with friends there. It's not all about the dating aspect. Because of that alone, the bars will continue to have a reliable source of income. College students have their own unique preferences as to how they go about dating, and that's not going to change. What is changing are the approaches to doing so. Social media gives those who don't immediately like the face-to-face pressures a better chance to thrive, and more individualized attention depending on what site/media they are using. Like others have said, social media also makes meeting up at bars easier for students, but also can make dating more approachable and manageable.
Ilisha W. 47.
ReplyDeleteThe college bars will never completely lose their appeal. There will always be students falling into the depths of peer pressure. Granted, these networks are threatening lots of other businesses of varying backgrounds. My mother told me once that "the party will never die." It is true. Yes, we have newer means of entertainment but the old fashioned way of getting "hammered" or "plastered" will not vanish because of facebook or any other web-based form of socialism.
Rebecca B.
ReplyDeleteCollege Bars, or bars for that matter will never lose their reason for being there. People now use facebook and other things to schedule these dates or gatherings. All this really is, is that a new way of doing things. People don't go to bars as often nowadays just blindly to meet new people like they did in the past but it still does happen. All these social networks really do is make these gatherings wether with many people or between two people easier to plan out.
Rebecca B. response to Chelsea W. 55
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with your statement about how they enhance going out to these bars, Half the time notifications are from club promotions talking about different things that are going out to these bars.
Ansley L. 47
ReplyDeleteI don't think that college bars and clubs will go extinct because of facebook, twitter and all other social media. I think all the social media actually helps the business of the bars and clubs and promotes them. I don't think they will actually ever go extinct because college kids are always looking for places to meet up with friends and all social media is going to do is help.
Jennifer W. 55
ReplyDeleteI do not think that college bars and clubs are on track to extinction. I believe this because although we have facebook, texting, etc. that can not compare to going out and being with friends are actually meeting a new friend face to face. I believe everyone needs to go out and interact with friends and meet new people. I do not believe you can compare online friendship and actually going out and making a friend. I know you can make some good friends online but it is just not the same as meeting and doing things in person, in my opinion.
Jennifer W. 55 in response to Oneisha Francois 46
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Oneisha it does make since that if the college student enjoy the club then they are going to continue to go. Also, I believe it does depend on the students preference.
I think college bars and night clubs will always have there place. you know the saying " Drink by yourself you are a alcoholic drink with friends you are socializing." Thus the bar and club scene will live on. Although as with anything that cost money if you don't have it or are trying to save it you are going to cut back on the bars or clubs and maybe only do it once a month as opposed to every weekend.
ReplyDeleteMatt M.55
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion I don't think that the bars or night clubs have anything to worry about. People are always going to want to go out and have drinks with their friends, meet their date for drinks, or just go out clubbing. It is interesting but basically 1% of Americans drink 90% of all alcohol consumed.For those college kids that are trying to save money and get by on what they can, trust me the bars weren't planning on making their profit from them anyways.
Matt M. in response to Curcio47
ReplyDeleteI like how you put it that the bars and night clubs might be changing the way that they are seen and what they offer but that they are definitely around to stay..
Danielle T.47
ReplyDeleteI do not believe that "college" bars will become extinct as the world of electronic applications explodes. Sure, there are many apps that can occupy one's time when they are alone and have a few extra minutes. Social interaction on the other hand is not on a computer or phone. College kids are always going to go to clubs and bars to experience something unique, meet new friends, and enjoy a cold one in a fun atmosphere.
Flo G.47 in response to Danielle T.47
DeleteI agree this is an environment where college students feel familiar with. Students socialize with friends and relax in these college bars and clubs away from the busy reality of life. There will always be that age when one needs to experience what it is like to have a drink or two.
Danielle T.47 in response to Anna S.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with Anna. College kids are going to go out to a bar with friends and occupy the bar. The bar and club scene will live on because kids go out and drink and enjoy themselves a night or two a week. There is more to look at when you are at the bar then behind a screen.
I believe that college bars and clubs will never be extinct. Students can text, go on facebook, or online but they use social media and internet as a way of communication and keeping in touch. At the end of the day they want to meet up with friends and enjoy the company of others over a drink or two, dance a little and unwind from college life. Bars and clubs is where they create some of their memories that they will share via facebook and internet.
ReplyDeleteSabrina B. 46 replying to N.Crooks I agree. Social media and texting is a form of communication, however people like the in person interaction. Those will be the remember whens they will talk about years to come.
DeleteFalinda A. 47
ReplyDeleteNope college clubs and bars are not losing their appeal, but the social media make it seem like it is. I agree with Danielle T., Bars and clubs will never go out in style, college students would love to go out and meet people and relax. It's just they need to be careful who they be friends with. The social media is so dominant thought Facebook, twitter, texting etc. that they don't need to get up and actually meet them in person. They can have fun, meet new friends they just need to be cautious, their young and it's a crazy world out there.
Charles D. 46 The social networking sites are good for meeting people. The face-face meeting is still best the way. One thing I do not I know some college students will go to bars to meet their friends, especially on the Friday night and the care for underage drinking, when young students leave home no more parents’ commands every and anything goes. Young women should be very careful; because there are crazy; people hang around and in bars. The social media such as texting and Facebook are safe. If you do not like communicating with the individual, you can delete.
ReplyDeleteCharles D. 46
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Angela W. 47.The underage drinking is a liability to bar owners that is located around the college. Social networking is the way to meet people and bars are good. My thing is young ladies be careful who you meet. Please keep your guard up.
Travis M:
ReplyDeleteI think college bars/clubs will never go "out of style" because it's a way for students to meet face face. Whats not to love? Young, woman, men, alcohol, fun? Perfect mixture for college students. Same way for clubs, just throw in music and dancing in the mix.
Kayley F.
ReplyDeleteI highly doubt college bars and clubs will ever go away. They've been around for decades and, if anything, all that will happen is updates to the bars and clubs. People go out to bars and clubs to hangout with friends and just go out on the town to have some fun. So in my opinion, no they will not gop extinct.
Jessica S.
ReplyDeleteCollege bars will never go extinct. People in college will always want a place to go hang out and drink. It doesn't matter what college you go to, where it is, there will always be college bars around.
Just depends on the college and or club, and where it's located.I mean, if you were to relocate Georgia State and put it in some random town of Wisconsin, then obviously the chances of that bar will go extinct.
ReplyDeleteThen again, I wouldn't want to see the same faces at a college bar. It'll usually get tiresome, and I'd have to go out to other places.
Staci M. 47 I have to say my friends and I prefer to go out as opposed to staying in and socializing online. That being the case I would think I am not in the minority when it comes to this opinion. I think bars and colleges go pretty hand in hand .there not going anywhere anytime soon. I think people still need to have physical interaction with other people especially college students.
ReplyDeleteStaci M in response to Mellisa P. I have to disagree. Peoples relationships seem to be more abundant with the help of social media. I for one keep up with more of my family and friends. In the past I wouldn't even remember it was there birthday and another year would go by without saying a thing. at least this way we all get to see each others lives and keep up to date on things with each other. I do agree however that it has made it that much easier to avoid picking up a phone and getting more personal.
ReplyDeleteChelsea B. 47
ReplyDeleteI have only been to a bar a couple of times and each time it was a bar not geared towards college students. I can not say for certain that bars are becoming "extinct," but I do believe that they are not. Being around the people I went to high school with I do not think that they are losing there appeal at all. Most online dating sites are geared towards meeting your soul-mate not setting you up with groups to hang out at bars.
Chelsea B. 47 in response to Staci M. 47
ReplyDeleteI do not believe that people need physical interaction with others as far as bars go. I work a full time job and go to school full time. On my off time I hang out at home and relax or my boyfriend and I go to lunch/dinner with another couple. The people I went to high school with seemed to be more into going out a partying but the people I am around now are more focused on school, career, and family. It could go either way for bars/clubs. I do not think that college students are a crucial aspect to there extinction.
I do not think that college students are the crucial aspect of bars or clubs extinction. I have worked for clubs downtown and its mostly older middle aged people going out and clubbing. It may be different in smaller towns or college towns but I do not think it causes places like that to close down.
DeleteMehdi E.55
ReplyDeleteTo me I believe that college bars and clubs could not ever go instinct. Why? Well even if more and more dating sites are being available to the public and technology is helping us use these sites. That does not necessarily mean that college bars and clubs will go extinct. College bars and clubs are different then all these online things because in a college bar and clubs someone could dance meet people first hand instead of behind a screen to get a first judgment in person. People behind the screens are way more different than the people in real life. I think more college students prefer meeting someone at a bar then behind the screen they are far more likely to feel different meeting someone online then in a bar in my opinion. College bars are more likely to never also go extinct because the more people who go to college or enroll into it, it is more likely that they will like to go out and meet other people at the bars and drink then online. Besides college kids are always looking for a good bar or club to go out to then online.
Mehdi E.55 in response to Danielle T.47
ReplyDeleteI agree with your point as well. Even if electronics are increasing and people can use them easier for dating. People like college students are always looking for a good time. Your right to since they are so young still they are looking for something unique that brings out their inner youth.
Sabrina B. 46
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I don't believe college bars and clubs will ever go away. All the new technology is cool and good, but there is nothing like person to person interaction. In fact sometimes the bars and clubs is where they agree to meet from the social media and electronic devices.
Barbara P. 46 in response to Sabrina B. 46
DeleteI completely agree! Colleges are all about tradition too so if the bar or club is well known among fraternities or sororities then people will definitely come. New experiences is all about college and new students always want to meet new people and what better place is there than a bar or club?!
Barbara P. 46
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that college campuses bars and clubs are going to go extinct at all. College students love to party and if anything social media can help maintain their popularity. Tradition is also really big at colleges so if the bar or club has been on campus a while they probably associate with certain sororities and fraternities.
Flo G.47
ReplyDeleteI don't believe that college campus bars and clubs are going extinct. This is college tradition and communication is easier and faster with social media. Those bars and clubs are a meeting place for these students to have interaction with colleagues of mostly the same age group.
Judy S ONLINE 50
DeleteA bar is more than just a place for socializing but also a place to unwind. I totally agree with your statement that it is tradition for many students to communicate and link up at bars after a week long of hitting the books. Colleagues normally stick to the same age range between 3-5 years apart in my opinion.
Judy S. ONLINE 50
ReplyDeleteI believe that college campus bars and clubs will never go extinct even though we live in a world full of advanced electronics, social media, and other online applications. Even though texting and emailing has kept people from having a face-to-face interaction with peers, but it can not keep them away from socializing. A bar or club is a college student's paradise and it will never go out of style. After a hard week of books and studying, a bar is a place to be for many students. Some reasons why college bars may be losing business is because of the economy. College bars may be losing their appeal simply to things like over priced drinks, which students can not afford.
Cheryl R. 46
DeleteIn response to Judy S.'s comment, I agree. It's always better to see and talk to someone face-to-face rather than using electronics. College bars are more for physical socializing and I love the part about losing business for over priced drinks!
I have been a college student for about 5 years now and very rarely do I go out to a bar. If and when I do it is for a special occasion not solely for a casual evening. In my opinion I could buy twice the amount of beer from a liquor store than I would at a bar. It’s just too expensive for a budgeted college student like me. Plus I think it is much more fun and safe to have house parties. The article form New York Times suggested that college bars are becoming “extinct” due to social networking apps and devices. Being a student I can say first hand that we students are getting poorer and poorer and frankly we are frugalistas out looking for a cheap way to have fun. Bars are losing their appeal to college students and free fun like going to the park is becoming more popular.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Mehdi E .55
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that college bars and clubs could never go extinct and that technology is promoting different night life opportunities. I think college towns that have a thriving athletic community such as UGA and Auburn are more likely to have a thriving night life and bar seen. Whether it is meeting friends to watch the game or dating rendezvous, bars are still a vital part of our society not just in the college community.
Cheryl R. 46
ReplyDeleteI don't think that college bars are losing their appeal at all. Students still have their college nights where they go meet up with their friends and have a good time. And it's also a good place to go meet these potential new friends from online in a safe and public environment. I still meet my friends out at bars on Tuesdays and the place is always jam packed.
Ifeyinwa O.47 in response to Cheryl R.46
DeleteI agree with you Cheryl, College bar is a place you meet with old and new friends. one can also meet people of the same interest and peer group through drinking and dancing in these bars.
Olivia G.
ReplyDeleteI do not think bars and clubs are going extinct. In a world full of all these technological advancements humans are still always going to need the face to face interaction. Going out on a Friday and Saturday night are those nights that people go out to relax, hang out with friends as well as make new friends or meet someone special. A time to step away from their everyday life and enjoy themselves and bars and clubs are a crucial part of that experience. They are where people go to have these experiences. So no, I do not think they are going extinct.
Innocent A. 46 in response to Olivia G.
DeleteI agree with your opinion as in getting to meet face to face after online dating and much conversation it all end up in a bar with some beer. Clubs and bars can not really go extinct base on the fact that people can not really live in isolation. They must always like to meet someone to share their feelings with and most times want to hear a different music,and that could be in a place like the bars and clubs.
Anthony R. 47
ReplyDeleteI don't really go to bars or what not but from what I have come to witness and experience is that their is an online community and this online community has changed a lot of aspects in peoples life. For instance most people don't go out any more in order to meet new people, as in the bar. It has become much easier to do that just by logging on to facebook and other similar sites. Going to the bar requires effort; getting dressed, making sure you look good, driving there, finding a DD and the top most is spending money. Why do that, when you can just log on to a social site and do the same exact thing with less effort. The point is yes, college bars are begging to go extinct.
Anthony R. 47 in response to Stephanie Manning.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Mrs Manning in the aspect of free fun. College student s are poor to but it bluntly, we need every dime we can spare and so there is no better sound like the sound of free fun. Thus, the college bar will definitely be having a lot of empty nights.
Ansley L. 47 in response to Barbara P. 46
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. College bars and clubs will never go extinct and all social media is going to do is help the businesses. Also, you made a very good point about how important traditions are at colleges and students love that.
Innocent A. 46
ReplyDeleteBasically I don't think the clubs and bars are losing there appeal to social media, but the fact still remain that the frequency at which student make use of social media, sex app and the likes is more than seeing them at the club or bars drinking. Since the invention of dating site, facebook, college students took more of their time to create profile of themselves and hook-up with new friends which also tend to create a diversion of interest. Unlike hanging out for a bottle of beer is still part of socializing but with a decline that is relatively low on a scale of 45 to 100.
Amber H. 78
ReplyDeleteI could definitely understand how this could be happening. On one hand, college bars are creepy places. Men there are typically older, creeping on young girls like Matthew Mcconaughey in "Dazed and Confused". Also, a bar tab can really start to add up on a good night. Why would a person go and spend $100+ on drinks with some friends, when the group can just go to the local liquor store and head back to an apartment to start a party? That being said, I believe that prices and the declining economy have a lot to do with the popularity decrease in bars as well. On the other hand, there will ALWAYS be those die-hard people who are at the bar at the same time on the same night of every week. While some have begun to find meeting people at bars a repetitive, unattractive task, others find it enduring and 'fun', for lack of a better word.
Madlyn M.47
DeleteI do agree that the cab fairs can add up for college kids with no money! This may cause kids to go hang out at someone elses house to save money. This does bring up the question " if cab fair were lower would their be less drunk driving?'
Amber H. in response to Stephanie Manning
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more! While the ease of hooking a group up on Facebook or by texting may be a factor in this, I believe that the economy is much more prominent in the decision to stay home. Why go to a bar and spend the same amount on a shot, as you would buying the whole bottle at the liquor store? College students have always been a broke bunch, but with declining scholarship funds, tougher criteria to meet said needs, and less time to work, it's only getting worse. Maybe one day college students will find themselves at the local bar again, but it won't be today.
*Amber H. 78
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ReplyDeleteI do not think that they will become extinct. Maybe not as popular but they will definitely stay around. While facebook, texting and online sites are good for talking to your friends and new people, you can also meet anyone at a college bar. Even though you could meet someone on any of the sites you get on and create a profile for, there is just no telling. The college bars will definitely lose some appeal but I do not think they will just go extinct.
Cassaundra W. 46
ReplyDeleteI think that College bars and clubs are not going to go extinct. I am a stay at home mom and student so I am not really inclined to go to the clubs or bars, but that doesn't mean that they are going to become extinct. I think there will always be a demand for college students to need a place to celebrate or blow off steam. Yes there is things like social media to help with that but I don't think that it will have as much of an effect on who goes to the clubs.
Jacob J. 55
ReplyDeleteDo I think that college bars will go extinct because of the cheaper alternatives and mass media? I don't think so. Does the influence of such technological innovations hurt college bars and perhaps contribute to the closing of some of the smaller less successful ones? I say most definitely. While the establishment can be damaged by such things there is no way college bars will go extinct.
Jacob J. 55 in response to Cassaundra W. 46
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on the point that college students will always need a place to blow off steam. However, I do not agree on your last point because some people would more than likely not go to a college bar if they had an easier and more cost effective alternative.
Devon H. 47.
ReplyDeleteI think the articles is relating two separate truths. Facebook and the world of texting and dating online is all still very much on the rise. On the other hand, college bars have been seeing a decline in population for years anyway. The two don't have much of an affect on each other. If anything, the college students at the bar are participating in both worlds to increase their chances of meeting singles.
Devon H. 47. In response to Jacob J. 55.
ReplyDeleteThere is much emphasis on your opinion of a population at college bar scenes. An implication these places are even very much occupied these days anyway. The world of Facebook/texting/dating apps all have a significant relevance to the bar scene and don't push one out of the way of the other.
College bars and clubs will not be on the track of extinction provided that there is always an enrollment in the school year. Bars and club is an easy venue of meeting someone of the same interest, and peer groups. I only believe that it can go extinct if the owners of college bars and clubs cannot keep up with the maintenance of these bars and clubs.
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ReplyDeleteCollege bars and clubs will not be on the track of extinction provided that there is always an enrollment in the school year. Bars and club is an easy venue of meeting someone of the same interest, and peer groups. I only believe that it can go extinct if the owners of college bars and clubs cannot keep up with the maintenance of these bars and clubs.
I definitely don't think campus bars or clubs will ever go extinct. I'm in my early twenties and a lot of people I know meet up at bars on the weekends or week days simply because they're convenient. A lot of college kids gravitate towards places where it's easy to grab a drink and possibly be social. So bars tend to be a huge hit, at least to start the night.
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DeleteEmily S. 81 in response to Staci M. 47
DeleteI completely agree! I know plenty of other college kids, like myself, who want to go out, grab a drink and socialize. Bars/clubs are high on the list of where to do that. They're convenient too.
Ben Gallimore
ReplyDeleteAs a college student who has been to more than few college dive bars, I do not believe they are going anywhere anytime soon. Thursday-Saturday nights these bars are making hand over fist. A few underage drinkers will not cause the bar owner to shutdown shop.
Madlyn M.47
ReplyDeleteI do not believe that college bars are losing their appeal anytime soon. I think this is an outlet for the college kids and from my experience it doesn't seem to be lingering. Not only is this an outlet for students but also a huge social meeting market for them. Dating, friends, ect...
Shayaz A. 41
ReplyDeleteI don’t think that college bars and clubs are on the track to extinction due to the world of texting, online dating sites, sex apps, and other social network. Drinking and its rituals, such as having a toast, are specifically designed to promote social interaction and social bonding. Anyone can simply Skype their friends and interact with them while drinking a beer in the comfort of their home but it takes away from the atmosphere of bar and club drinking. The music, the crowd, the scantily dressed servers, and even the occasional bar fights adds to the appeal of bar and club socializing. The constant flow of students leaving high school and entering transitional adult -hood who can hardly wait to have their first drink in a bar, can’t be replaced with technology. Old habits die hard, especially one such as meeting at the bar for a drink, which has been around for centuries would not become extinct that easily.
Michael B 55
ReplyDeleteI don't not believe any electronic apps will ever cause college bars and clubs to become extinct. College aged young adults in my opinion will always be attracted to the bar scene. Drinking and socializing in bars and clubs will always be around. Young of age drinkers cannot wait for the weekend so they can run to the bar and hang out. I think its a freedom they may have never experienced especially after leaving home and getting away from their parents. They maybe on their phones now more than ever but they will still be at the bars.
Tim F. 47
ReplyDeleteWhile the people say "there's an app for that", a bar has some things that no application can match. There is just something about going out for an evening of drinks with friends that digital communication will never be able to duplicate. Other activities that bars use to draw in a crowd, such as karaoke, are things that would be difficult to turn into app form. Mostly, people have a tendency to want actual human contact that not every one can get from digital interaction.
Naomi 41
ReplyDeleteI agree that facebook and apps are becoming more and more popular. But i don't think that necessarily means that bars are becoming less popular. While you can use electronics and apps to organize and arrange events and meet people, etc, it still doesn't have the atmosphere of a bar and better interaction with one another.
Hannah Turk
ReplyDeleteI completely disagree that college bars are losing there appeal. Going out to a bar with your college friends on a thursday is the thing to do! I cant tell you how many friends I have that participate in that. Even more so, under age friends. I think part of the excitement is wondering if your "fake" is gonna work, and how many cute boys/girls your gonna meet. If i was a bar owner in a college town I wouldnt be worried about anything. There is always going to be college students looking to have a good time, and at this day and age having a good time means getting drunk.
Stephanie F 47
ReplyDeleteI definitely don't think that college bars are going extinct. Every once in a while college students need a break from all of the stress of school and work. What better way to ease your mind than to go out to the bar and have a couple drinks with some friends? Facebook and twitter are a huge part of college life today, but they wont take over so much that college students won't visit face to face anymore.
Claire M. 46 in response to Stephanie F.
DeleteI agree that students go to bars for stress relief and to enjoy time with friends face to face. There will always be students who don't enjoy the bar scene but that will not keep them from doing great business.
Stephanie F in response to Hannah Turk
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more. I know many people who have used fake ID's to get into bars/clubs etc. and enjoy the tie they spend there and it's even 'more fun' when you technically can't be there. It's thrilling and exciting.
Misty G 46, I don't see the college bars going anywhere. Most kids need a break or just go and have fun and get away for studying, or even homework to relax and unwind for the day or even the week. Plus you have kids that are in college away from home that want to try and get in bars with fake id's to drink.
ReplyDeleteMisty G 46 in response to Tim F, you are right there are apps for everything, but college kids just want to have a night and hanging with friends and not have a care in the world.
ReplyDeleteI don't think bars are going extinct. Technology is very much needed for the college students to get in touch with one another where to meet up and when. College students are used to studying and partying hard at a club and they won't stop doing that.
ReplyDeleteChristopher Deaton
ReplyDeleteI do not think college bars are on track for extinction, because people will always want to get drunk with strangers
Claire M. 46
ReplyDeleteI do not think that social media is causing college bars to lose their appeal. If anything, sites such as Facebook allow for more people to visit the bar because without its use people would not know of the events happening when and where. College bars provide a place for face to face interaction among similar age groups and are a comfortable place for most college students. I would much rather meet someone at a bar for conversation rather than chat online or text back and forth.
Angela M. 47
DeleteIn response to Claire M. 46. I agree that social media helps set up things but face to face contact is needed.
TinaP91 @AngelaM 47. Social media definitely helps me find things to do and people to do them with. But its a way of interacting with people on a small level. I think we all want the face to face experience at the end of the day.
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ReplyDeleteI do not think that bars are going to go away. Because I personally would rather meet someone in person than online. The reason being is because people can lie about who they are online and send you different pictures but when your in person you can see them physically.
Marie Jean-Francois
ReplyDeleteI believe that as long as there is college students then there will always be a business for college bars. If you are in college, you are 22+. During your early 20's, you are first discovering alcohol so of course you will be drinking it and if it something that just comes to you, you will be drinking it every night. If so, then there will always be business for college bars.
I don't think these kind of bars are going away anytime soon. The appeal of these places will never go away. Human beings, I believe, have this innate behavior to need to personally socialize. Social media helps plan these outings and I think may even increase these establishments revenue.
ReplyDeleteExactly, being social and being around people is something I believe we all need. Like we're meant to be around others. When I was younger I thought I would never want to go out, but I started getting out the house a little bit and now its hard for me to stay in.
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Angela M. 47
ReplyDeleteI think, like many others on here do, that bars are not going anywhere. Just because you can text, Facebook, or tweet someone does take away the face to face contact of being at a bar and talking. To me the student population still loves their bars and drinking time together.
MarcusQ 55. I don't think they are on the track of extinction but I do see a great decline. So many people are stuck into their phone that they don't know how to socialize in public places. Although these things may hurt it a bar always has the advantage of selling alchhol. This will always bring people together, They may not be as social but the so called "college life" revolves around being drunk 24/7.
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ReplyDeleteThat's tough to say. Honestly, I would be tempted to say no, because I don't think technology will ever fully replace the intrinsic need for the human need for companionship. On the other hand, the college and academic experience is changing as well, so perhaps some of the social institutions will die out eventually. However, the need for interaction will always be a priority for men and women of any and all eras to come, and will thus be met somehow.
Donavon W. 47 in response to MarcusQ 55
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting observation, Marcus. I didn't initially think about that in my original statement. But you are right: people have always gravitated towards alcohol. I doubt that need will be filled by an electronic device ay time soon.
TinaP91 In any day and age, real social places like bars and clubs will always prevail over online social spots. No matter how much technology advances people are still going to want to meet up and be around each other. I believe there are more people interested in finding someone the old fashion way instead of meeting someone online. It was a good idea in theory but many problems arise from meeting a person online. Typically you are more aware of the type of person you are talking to when you can read their body language instead of their text messages.
ReplyDeleteChristina Cromer
ReplyDeleteI do not even think for a second bars and clubs are on their way to extinction. People are always going to want a place where they can hang out, get drunk and be with friends and strangers that will become friends for a few hours. They are the best place to have the time of your life that you'll never remember.
Mina S. 46
ReplyDeleteI've never been inside of a college campus bar before, so I wouldn't know. I don't hear any of my friends talking about it or hear my parents say anything about it. I'm sure if I visited one, I might like it. I don't think any kind of bar or club is about to be extinct. If anything they're very popular right now. I have a best friend who visits clubs all the time with other people. My sister lives on campus and visits one small restaurant on campus every week, so if that's a small club or bar where college students go, then I don't think its going out of style.
Mina S. 46
ReplyDeleteI don't believe clubs or bars are going out of style any time soon. Clubs and bars are seen on television all the time with lots of people inside. I don't think anyone is getting tired of them anytime soon. As other people get older, they may want to try out going to a club or bar with friends a few times.
I don't think that bars and clubs are going extinct per se, though I do believe the culture of the bar scene is changing. Nobody really goes to bars at random, just to see who is there and talk to people they have not seen in a while. Everyone consults their Facebook and Twitter feeds to do some planning before going out. Bars and Clubs have their own social media accounts that they use to advertise events like ladies night, balloon drops, live music, etc. They also send out invites and people can either "check in" or post a status updates so their friends can plan their nights accordingly. Even as disconnected as we've become with MOST of our conversations taking place digitally. people still don't like drinking and partying alone without real human interaction.
ReplyDeleteKrista P. 47
ReplyDeleteI don't believe "college" bars and clubs will ever become extinct; although, social sites are also an option now, they also assist in the planning of meet up and events in these public places. Some people prefer to meet/socialize via internet, yet others prefer a face to face encounter. It's just something about meeting someone in person that makes things so much more comfortable to me personally; not that you are anymore aware of this persons actual tendencies, but you at least have a true, honest first impression based off of there outer appearance.
Krista P. 47 in response to Marcus Q 55.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree that college life for many revolves around drinking, at least their first go round at college. These clubs/bars provide a different scenery for people, not all college students want to spend more time online than they already have to. I also believe bars and clubs are a more comfortable situation for the extroverted people. I enjoyed and agree with your post on this.
A.Goodie 84-I don’t think College bars and Clubs are headed toward extinction, I just think it is for College students which is good because older/10yrs out of college people should not be hanging with at college clubs and bars..Yes, I think online dating is for those that may need help meeting people as well as for older people who may not be successful in meeting people in person.
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