{"id":24805,"date":"2019-10-09T06:21:10","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T11:21:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/?p=24805"},"modified":"2019-10-12T19:02:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-13T00:02:21","slug":"a-definitive-ranking-of-imsas-vending-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.imsa.edu\/acronym\/2019\/10\/09\/a-definitive-ranking-of-imsas-vending-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"A Definitive Ranking of IMSA’s Vending Machines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Picture this. You\u2019ve been having an insatiable hankering for some cool ranch Doritos but you don\u2019t remember the last time your bank account balance was over 29 cents. You sulk as you imagine how crispy, crunchy, and cool ranchy those Doritos would be. Enter vending machines: The machine of convenience. Doritos no longer have to be a figment of your imagination. No. Now you can look between some couch cushions, underneath your friend\u2019s bed, or in your trousers to dust up 75 cents. The machine will dispense cool ranch Doritos at your command.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Thankfully, IMSA\u2019s campus has many of these machines. We\u2019re going to determine which of them reigns supreme for YOUR shopping convenience. The machines will be rated on a scale of 1-5 on selection and accessibility. We\u2019ll also highlight the harder to find items to make tracking down your treat much easier. The vending machine with the highest cumulative score will be crowned champion.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Selection: Drinks: 4.5\/5 Snacks: 3\/5 Total: 8\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

For drinks, 1501\u2019s machine is quite stellar but admittedly has some duplicates. 01\u2019s drink machine is one of the TWO residence hall vending machines that\u2019s got Manzanita Sol so that\u2019s enough said.<\/span><\/p>\n

For snacks, we caught 1501 kind of slacking with 5 whole rows EMPTY, but according to the locals, we just caught them on a bad day. For this, they\u2019re going to face some point deductions since someone\u2019s going to be sad about not having their favorite snacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessibility: 7\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

Since 01 is on one far end of campus, it\u2019s not the most accessible for the hooligans prowling on the other end. However, these vending machines are closest to the parking lot, basketball court, and are the closest <\/span>residential hall <\/span><\/i>vending machines to the main building. Also since most off-campus trips are out of 01, a lot of students have more reason to visit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialty Items:<\/b><\/p>\n

Manzanita Sol<\/span><\/p>\n

Total Points: 15\/20<\/b><\/p>\n

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Selection: Drinks: 4\/5-4\/5=0 Snacks: 4\/5 Total: 4\/5<\/b><\/p>\n

The only complaint with 02\u2019s snacks is that they don\u2019t have gum. Either 02-ers chew a scary amount, or they don\u2019t usually carry it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With their drinks, they\u2019ve been disqualified because the beverage vending machine is supposedly a mean-mugging thief.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessibility: 7.5\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

02\u2019s still a journey for those 06 and 07-ers but an improvement from 01.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialty Items:<\/b><\/p>\n

Jalapeno Cheetos<\/span><\/p>\n

Dove Dark Chocolate<\/span><\/p>\n

Mike&Ike\u2019s<\/span><\/p>\n

Total Points: 11.5\/20<\/b><\/p>\n

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Selection:<\/b> Drinks: 4\/5 Snacks: 5\/5 Total: 9\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

03s has the goods when it comes to chocolate. Home to both the Hershey milk chocolate with almonds AND the dark chocolate Dove bar, come here to cure your cocoa cravings. They also have real Sprite if you\u2019re tired of drinking Sierra Mist and pretending.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessibility: 8\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

03 is pretty close to all of the other halls. The location is also optimal for grabbing a post-basketball snack.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialty Items:<\/b><\/p>\n

Hershey\u2019s- Milk Chocolate with Almonds<\/span><\/p>\n

Sprite<\/span><\/p>\n

Dove dark chocolate<\/span><\/p>\n

Queso Ruffles<\/span><\/p>\n

Total Points: 17\/20<\/b><\/p>\n

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Selection: Drinks: 4.25\/5 Snacks: 4.75\/5 Total: 9\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

There’s nothing bad to say about the snacks. 04\u2019s beverage vending machine is the first of the list to feature Gatorade! If you mess with the orange flavor you\u2019ll be all about this location.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessibility: 9\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

04 is the ultimate middle ground of campus. 01ers and 07ers alike can make the journey without too much hassle. 04 also has the laundry card machine which makes it a frequented spot on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialty Items:<\/b><\/p>\n

Flaming Hot Doritos<\/span><\/p>\n

Gatorade<\/span><\/p>\n

Reese’s<\/span><\/p>\n

Total Points: 18\/20<\/b><\/p>\n

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Selection: Drinks: 4.25\/5 Snacks: 5\/5 Total: 9.25<\/b><\/p>\n

They\u2019ve got all that anyone would want from a vending machine. Fully stocked with all the snacks from the other residence halls machines + Hot Fries. They\u2019ve got the fixings!<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessibility: 8.75\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

People from 01-03 are going to be less inclined to traverse to 05, however with 05 slabs being a common area, the 05 vending machines are always an option for those party people.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialty Items:<\/b><\/p>\n

HOT FRIES<\/span><\/p>\n

3 Musketeers!<\/span><\/p>\n

Total Points: 18\/20<\/b><\/p>\n

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Selection: drinks: \u2158 snacks: 4\/5-\u2155= 3.5\/5 total: 7\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

Some awesome snacks can be found at 06\u2019s vending machine, but again where\u2019s the gum? If you\u2019re looking to mint-ify your breath, turn around. AND on top of that, the machine eats your hard-earned quarters\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessibility: 6\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

The 06 vending machines are perfectly positioned\u2026 for really only people that live in 06 and 07. Besides that, it\u2019s about to be a hike for the rest of the people on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialty Items:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Blue Gatorade<\/span><\/p>\n

Total Points: 13\/20<\/b><\/p>\n

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Selection: drinks: 4.5\/5 snacks: 4.5\/5 total: 9\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

A local source has informed us, half the time the drink vending machine will eat a quarter but half the time it will give two drinks for the price of one. So, if you\u2019re in the mood to test your luck and have a taste for some Cherry Coke, 07 is the place to be.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessibility: 7\/10<\/b><\/p>\n

07 may as well be miles away from halls such as 01 and 02, it\u2019s a pretty painstaking walk.\u00a0 However, there are plenty of occasions you might find yourself in the area: there\u2019s a trip, you\u2019re going on a walk, you\u2019re running around the track, or you\u2019re an 06-07 local.<\/span><\/p>\n

Specialty Items:<\/b><\/p>\n

Tropical Skittles<\/span><\/p>\n

Peanut bar<\/span><\/p>\n

Total Points: 16\/20<\/b><\/p>\n

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FINAL RANKING:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Tie: 04, 05: 18\/20pts<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. 03: 17\/20pts<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. 07: 16\/20pts<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. 01: 15\/20pts<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. 06: 13\/20pts<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. 02: 11.5\/20pts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In conclusion, if you don\u2019t agree with this ranking, take it up with the boss.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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