2008 Woodie Awards
The Loft maintains status as local social hotspot for freshman class
Lisa Adler
Issue date: 11/30/06 Section: News
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A local club called The Loft is this year's hotspot for the freshman class. The club, which has an "18 to enter, 21 to drink" policy, is attracting more freshmen than ever before, according to employees and students.
Senior John Palmer is a bartender at The Loft.
"There's more people this year than any other year at The Loft. It definitely has turned into one of the top hot spots," said Palmer.
The Loft, one of the four clubs located at The Chance Entertainment Complex on Crannell Street, offers a dance floor, live music, and a $5 cover for Marist students.
Sophomore Erica Pires works at the entrance door of The Loft.
Pires says there are about 300 patrons on a good night, a majority of whom are freshmen. She says the recent success is due to the closing of Ciboney, a similar club also located in Poughkeepsie.
"The Loft has always been a freshmen hangout, but then Ciboney opened last year and become our competition," said Pires. "Now that Ciboney is closed, The Loft is more popular again."
"Freshmen love the Loft, they feel at home there," said Palmer.
Freshman Caroline Leeds says she often goes to The Loft on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
"It's fun because it's pretty much all freshmen so it gives us a chance to meet each other since we're all still new to the school," said Leeds. "I feel comfortable there."
Leeds says she also enjoys the theme nights at the Loft, which so far have included 80s night, Mardi Gras and a blacklight party.
Freshman Dave Serratelli said he attends The Loft at least once a week.
"Everyone goes," Serratelli said. "On any Friday or Saturday you know you'll see people you know there. If not for the whole night, people will at least go after the usual house party."
Palmer said The Loft offers a variety of entertainment.
"We have a rock room and a hip hop room so you can dance. If you're 21, there's very cheap drink specials," said Palmer. "It's a place where everyone is just willing to have a good time and let loose."
Leeds said freshmen choose the Loft over other Poughkeepsie clubs.
"I've been to Sandbar and the Mad Hatter, but The Loft is the best place to go," said Leeds. "Sandbar is way too small, there's barely any room to dance and Hatter is full of upperclassmen."
Palmer, who also promotes for The Loft, said he went "door to door in every freshman dorm and gave out flyers in the beginning of the year."
"Freshmen went to the bar, had a great time, and it's been gold ever since," said Palmer.
Senior John Palmer is a bartender at The Loft.
"There's more people this year than any other year at The Loft. It definitely has turned into one of the top hot spots," said Palmer.
The Loft, one of the four clubs located at The Chance Entertainment Complex on Crannell Street, offers a dance floor, live music, and a $5 cover for Marist students.
Sophomore Erica Pires works at the entrance door of The Loft.
Pires says there are about 300 patrons on a good night, a majority of whom are freshmen. She says the recent success is due to the closing of Ciboney, a similar club also located in Poughkeepsie.
"The Loft has always been a freshmen hangout, but then Ciboney opened last year and become our competition," said Pires. "Now that Ciboney is closed, The Loft is more popular again."
"Freshmen love the Loft, they feel at home there," said Palmer.
Freshman Caroline Leeds says she often goes to The Loft on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
"It's fun because it's pretty much all freshmen so it gives us a chance to meet each other since we're all still new to the school," said Leeds. "I feel comfortable there."
Leeds says she also enjoys the theme nights at the Loft, which so far have included 80s night, Mardi Gras and a blacklight party.
Freshman Dave Serratelli said he attends The Loft at least once a week.
"Everyone goes," Serratelli said. "On any Friday or Saturday you know you'll see people you know there. If not for the whole night, people will at least go after the usual house party."
Palmer said The Loft offers a variety of entertainment.
"We have a rock room and a hip hop room so you can dance. If you're 21, there's very cheap drink specials," said Palmer. "It's a place where everyone is just willing to have a good time and let loose."
Leeds said freshmen choose the Loft over other Poughkeepsie clubs.
"I've been to Sandbar and the Mad Hatter, but The Loft is the best place to go," said Leeds. "Sandbar is way too small, there's barely any room to dance and Hatter is full of upperclassmen."
Palmer, who also promotes for The Loft, said he went "door to door in every freshman dorm and gave out flyers in the beginning of the year."
"Freshmen went to the bar, had a great time, and it's been gold ever since," said Palmer.
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