America’s Top Party Schools of 2012
America’s Top Party Schools of 2012
If partying is more important than classes, check out this list of the America’s Top Party Schools!
According to the Princeton Review’s annual list of top party schools, the University Ohio is the No. 1 party school in America. Seeing as there is nothing to do in Ohio, but go to the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame or figure out what a ‘Buckeye’ is, partying seems like the only option.
Southern schools, unsurprisingly, like The University of Georgia, The University of Mississippi, Florida State University, The University of Florida, and The University of Texas all came in strong. Penn State also made the list. The recent firing of beloved Joe Pa apparently turned the school in a bunch of ranging alcoholics. The University of Maryland also made this year’s list giving the Washington, D.C. area a feeling of local pride in the hard partying ways of area college students.
1. Ohio University
Location: Athens, Ohio
Mascot: Ohio Bobcats
Athletic Conference: Mid-American Conference
Party Scene: Whether any of the administrators want to admit it or not, OU is a party school. Drinking is the most popular student activity, thanks in part to the sheer number of bars that line Court Street. The drinks are cheap, the atmosphere is energized, and the people are outgoing. While there is only one dance club, most people don’t have a problem with busting a move in the middle of the bar floor or on nearby tables. For those students who enjoy a drunken time in an alcohol-soaked atmosphere, OU’s nightlife is a dream come true. Ou is also famous for their big Halloween block party which typically attracts at least 20,000 people to downtown Athens streets. Arrests and citations during the party, mostly for alcohol and disorderly conduct violations, have at times reached more than 200 in recent years.
2. University of Georgia
Location: Athens, Georgia
Mascot: Bulldogs
Athletic Conference: Southeastern Conference
Party Scene: The University of Georgia earns its party reputation from its balance of a strong Greek presence as well as its location in Athens, a hip city with dozens of fun—and cheap—bars with a local music scene (B52’s and REM are from Athens). Athens’ happening downtown area is extremely close to campus; it often only takes a two to five dollar cab ride to get you out there partying and get you back home safely.
3. University of Mississippi
Location: Oxford, Mississippi
Mascot: The Rebels
Athletic Conference: Southeastern Conference
Party Scene: A New York Times article specifically featured Ole Miss’ tailgaiting scene, and quoted a woman after the Rebels lost—”We may not win every game, but we’ve never lost a party.”
4. University of Iowa
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Mascot: Hawkeyes
Athletic Conference: The Big Ten
Party Scene: Educational institute where learning comes third to drinking and football.It has been said that the weekend at UI begins on Wednesday night and ends Monday morning. Most bars in Iowa City allow anyone 19 or older through the doors. So even if you can’t legally drink, you can still head out to the bar.
5. University of California-Santa Barbara
Location: Santa Barbara
Mascot: Gauchos
Athletic Conference: Big West
Party Scene: A glamorous location on 989 acres of Pacific Ocean coastline overlooking the Santa Ynez Mountains. It’s the party school with an increasingly impressive academic reputation. Three faculty members have won Nobel Prizes in recent years. Besides beach parties and bon fires, downtown is what most students do on weekends. You can take a taxi or ride the bus to there. Students also go around Isla Vista where you can walk to all the night spots.
6. West Virginia University
Location: Morgantown, West Virginia
Mascot: Mountaineers
Athletic Conference: Big East, 2012 Season will be Big 12 Conference
Party Scene: A small town with 20,000 permanent residents and about 25,000 college students, the school and its surroundings have an atmosphere that is decidedly collegiate. In 1989, Playboy magazine purposefully excluded WVU from the top ten list, noting that the magazine does not rank professional partiers.
7. Pennsylvania State University
Location: University Park, Pennsylvania
Mascot: Nittany Lions
Athletic Conference: Big Ten
Party Scene: The school is known in part for its football tailgate weekends and fraternity and sorority scene. In 2009 PSU finished #1 in the Princeton Review survey.
8. Florida State University
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Mascot: Seminoles
Athletic Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference
Party Scene: Florida has a huge football following amongst student and also landed on the Major Frat and Sorority Scene. On any given night, you can have your choice of live music, dancing, and drink specials. The Greeks on campus have a reputation of throwing some of the best bashes, and the off-campus parties often wind up being large and loud. Most students will hang out on the Tennessee Street Strip, but bars and clubs surround the campus.
9. University of Florida
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Mascot: Gators
Athletic Conference: Southeastern Conference
Party Scene: Students pour onto University Avenue every night. Even in the morning, before a game starts, UF students begin their partying. A student was once quoted in a New York Times article, saying, shortly before a game at 10:30am, “We will not let anyone drink under the influence. I mean drive under the influence. I’m sorry, I’m drunk already.” Enough said.
10. University of Texas
Mascot: Longhorns
Athletic Conference: Big 12 Conference
Party Scene: A focal point for constant student celebration is UT’s sports culture. The fraternity and sorority scene at UT is remarkable—the school is home to more than 50 different chapters. And, what’s more, UT’s main campus is centrally located in the self-lauded “Live Music Capital of the World.” Austin’s Sixth Street, similar to Bourbon Street in New Orleans, is lined with raucous bars, clubs, and music venues.
11. University of Illinois
Location: Urbana-Champaign
Mascot: Fighting Illini
Athletic Conference: Big Ten Conference
Party Scene: It is home to the largest Greek Community in the country with over 50 fraternities and 30 sororities. The bar and club scene is crowded every weekend, and they tend to be just as busy during the week. Closing time is 2 AM, but parties here do not start or end in bars for most students. Once the bars close, people often pour out to either an after-party at a frat or an apartment.
12. Syracuse University
Mascot: Otto the Orange
Athletic Conference: Big East Conference
Party Scene: House parties- The frats are very good proof of that. Those who like 100–200 people jammed in a basement waiting in line for the keg should head towards Frat Row on Comstock Avenue. Parties have games like Flip Cup, multiple Beirut tables, an area for Shotgun or Beer Bong challenges, a house drink, and multiple kegs.
13. Louisiana State University
Location: Baton Rogue, Louisiana
Mascot: Tigers
Athletic Conference: South Eastern Conference
Party Scene: Between the football, baseball and the tailgating, students at LSU have plenty of opportunities to party. Most of the places are bars as opposed to clubs. Students looking for great places to dance might be best served to make the trek to New Orleans. Live music tends to be at the center of most bars.
14. University of Wisconsin
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
Mascot: Badgers
Athletic Conference: Big Ten Conference
Party Scene: UW is associated with two gigantic drinking fests: Halloween’s Freakfest and Mifflin Block Party. Both are two of the largest college drinking fests in the country, attracting thousands upon thousands of drunk students.
15. DePauw University
Location: Greencastle, Indiana
Mascot: Tigers
Athletic Conference: North Coast Athletic Conference
Party Scene: The frat party is king when it comes to weekend entertainment. Most weekends boast several different parties, generally themed, for which you’ll see costumed coeds running all around campus.
16. Indiana University
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
Mascot: Hoosiers
Athletic Conference: Big Ten Conference
Party Scene: The school was also ranked in the top 20 for schools with “lots of beer” and “lots of hard liquor”. There are bars on campus, plus the Greek social atmosphere is very enthusiastic with a much more cost-effective party atmosphere. House parties and apartment parties are also abundant. Over all, IU social life is exciting, intense, friendly, and never boring.
17. Arizona State University
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Mascot: Sun Devils
Athletic Conference: Pac-12 Conference
Party Scene: Pre-gaming for the Pre-game, Pool parties, a mere 4 hours from Mexico, 6 hours from LA, and 5 from Vegas. You do the math! Mill Avenue and the surrounding area are saturated with places to grab a drink and dance. Scottsdale is the place to go for students who to want to dress nicer and go to more sophisticated clubs.
18. University of Maryland
Location: College Park, Maryland
Mascot: Terrapins
Athletic Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference
Party Scene: With only a handful of bars in town and no bar on campus, it’s a good thing that there is plenty of nightlife 18 and over in D.C. and Baltimore that is not too far away. As for parties on Fraternity Row, times have changed: alcohol-focused parties are fading, and UMCP seems to be slowly changing into a barren, dry campus, as it continues to crack down on on-campus revelries. This is where living off campus comes in handy for students who crave alcohol and parties.
19. University of Vermont
Location: Burlington, Vermont
Mascot: Vermont Catamounts
Athletic Conference: America East Conference
Party Scene: There are a number of bars ranging from relaxed to loud. There are also several spots for under 21 nightclubs . Montreal is also about two hours away for students looking to go to clubs. Although Burlington isn’t a party Mecca, there are enough venues to keep students busy and enough variety to provide the little-city feel to the style of New York City. Parties on campus tend to be no more than a dozen people due to noise regulations and enforcements.
20. University of South Carolina
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Mascot: Gamecocks
Athletic Conference: Southeastern Conference
Party Scene: The nightlife in Columbia revolves mainly around Five Points and the Vista, where bars and clubs are abundant with social students and good times. While almost all of the bars prohibit underage students, some of the dance clubs permit entry to the underage crowd.
Naughty & Nice 3 : Holiday Massive at Ultrabar
3D Productions and Euphoric Productions present the 3rd annual Naughty & Nice drum and bass holiday party at Ultrabar in D.C. Wednesday December 21.
Featuring:
CHARLES FEELGOOD – House/Electro [Ultra, Porno Star, Instereo] Hungtinton Beach, California
NUMBERNIN6 – Dubstep [subHuman, Human Imprint, Z-Audio] Richmond, VA
KEITH MACKENZIE – Breakbeats [Illeven Eleven] Chicago, Illinois
A SIDES “Mysterious Vibes” Album Release – Drum & Bass [Eastside Records, Basshead Music]
CONSCIOUS PILOT – Dubstep [Basshead, Bassline, Play Me] Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
SERAPH – Drum & Bass Philadelphia, PA
Presale tickets are available for $20 HERE. Doors open at 9PM and allow nightlife 18 and over crowd with no dress code and reentry. There is an open bar 9PM-10PM for all over 21 with pre-purchased tickets.
There is an expansive local drum n’ bass DJ lineup for the evening spanning several floors of Ultrabar including:
*SET TIMES*
DRUM & BASSMENT:
- 1-2 A Sides
- 12-1 Seraph
- 11-12 D-fect
- 10-11 The Preacher vs Solace72
- 9-10 RenderOne
ULTRABASS: House/Electro/ MoomBahton
- 1-2 Lexus King vs. ReedRothChild
- 12-1 Charles Feelgood
- 11-12 Shugadadde
- 10-11 Obeyah
- 9-10 The Wetsteppers
BEDROOM BREAKS:
- 1-2 Jay Shock
- 12-1 Keith Mackenzie
- 11-12 Proxxy & Lantern (Live)
- 10-11 etch
- 9-10 Bella Bounce vs. Throdown
COMABASS: Brostep/Dubstep
- 1-2 NumberNin6
- 12-1 Conscious Pilot
- 11-12 Neumann
- 10-11 JessFX
- 9-10 KinetiK
For table reservations email @3dtables@gmail.com and be sure to visit www.dcclubbing.com/wordpress2, and www.ultrabardc.com for more information.
Top Christmas Gifts of 2011 for Music Lovers
Top Christmas Gifts of 2011 for Music Lovers
Don’t know what to get your music loving friends for Christmas? Here are some suggestions of gifts to keep your friends rocking through the New Year.
“Glow Washington DC Winter 2011” compilation albums on the legendary Black Hole Recordings
“Glow Washington DC Winter 2011″ on Black Hole Recordings features a diverse collection representing favorites from two leading Dutch and American club brands. From Cosmic Gate & Emma Hewitt’s inspiring “Be Your Sound,” to the freaky-bouncy rhythm of Manufactured Superstars feat. Scarlett Quinn – Take Me Over (Bingo Players Remix); the compilation embodies the sounds Black Hole and Glow were built on, and where they are going.
Tablets
Tablets offer a whole new way to share, stay connected, be productive and have fun, all with the convenience of a touch screen display. CNET reviewed and suggests the top five tablets.
Ticketmaster Gift Card/Concert Tickets
Give the gift of a lasting memory with a ticket to a concert or club event. For tickets to Glow events click here.
Headphones
Everyone can always use a new pair of quality headphones, and Beats By Dre not only sound great, but they look nice, too. They’ve just released some new limited edition colors. Check out the top headphones for under $100.
Abbey Road Studios Merchandise
The famed Abbey Road Studios recently launched an 80th Anniversary merchandise range, featuring laptop cases, tote bags, mugs, notebooks, hoodies and loads more.
Portable Turntable
Got a DJ friend who always loves to crank out some tunes at parties? This will make it easy for them to spin some vinyl, without the hassle of lugging around a massive contraption of a player. Just plug this Portable Turntable from Crosley Revolution into a USB, and you’re good to go.
Vinyl Display Cases
A set of three flip frame vinyl display cases is perfect for an avid record collector who likes to leave them on display. It’s easy to install and easy to swap.
Amy Winehouse’s Clothing Line
Fred Perry’s Amy Winehouse clothing collection has just been released (with the late singer’s family’s approval) with proceeds going to the Amy Winehouse Foundation. So for a good cause, and in remembrance of her legacy, you can pick up an item of clothing that’s just her style.
Mini Portable Speakers
The X-mini II Capsule Speaker collapses to a tiny size making it the ultimate pocket-sized speaker. It can hook up into your phone, your iPod or you laptop – or it can even plug into other capsule speakers for maximum sound. Plus it comes in loads of pretty colors.
Booze
It seems like everyone’s releasing booze nowadays, so take your pick. There’s some Motorhead wine, KISS beer and wine, AC/DC wine, Whitesnake wine, Iron Maiden wine and even the 90’s pop trio Hanson has their own brand of beer on the market, aptly named ‘MmmHops’ (who knew they were now drinking age).
Now get ready for DC Nightlife’s Best New Year’s Eve Events.
Resident DJ Contest Winners!
Panorama Productions Announces Two New Resident DJs
In September, Panorama Productions announced it was searching for a new resident DJ. The polls were opened and voters selected eight winners to showcase their talents in Ultrabar’s Vault. After two months of impressive performances, we are pleased to announce the following winners:
George Tsakiris
DJ residency and $2,000 prize for biggest crowd
George Tsakiris is a 20-year-old Greek-American from Baltimore with big plans to move into DC. Inspired by local resident DJs Saam and Kevin Melito, he has a love for all music genres. His influences include DJ Tektronics, DJ Kidlucky, DJ LIAKOS, David Solano, DJ Mixalis, and Alex Kuros. According to George, “DJing is not just about the music, it’s the culture: you are a painter and your job is to inspire your audience to create the perfect picture.”
Euro House Vibes Vol. 1 by George Tsakiris
Shawn Groove
DJ residency
DJ GRooVE is one of the most upcoming talents out of the nation’s capital. For over 10 years, the GRooVE has held many residencies around the world and now in the United States. The GrooVE maintains a close connection to his fans and feeds off their vibes like no other – the energy is always at peak levels when he performs. DJ GRooVE is also known for providing dance party solutions at clubs and special events. With over 12 years of experience as a DJ, the GRooVe has brought dance music to massive parties throughout the nation.
Earthquake Ft. DJ GRooVE! by djaygroove
New Year’s Eve 2011-2012 in Washington, DC
Washington, DC Parties in Style this NYE:
Two solutions to having a great time this New Year’s Eve. Capacity is limited so act fast.
Ultrabar Nightclub
6 Bars, 5 Levels, 4 DJs – The #1 Destination for NYE 2011-2012 in DC
For information and tickets visit the New Year’s Eve at Ultrabar DC page!
This is a 21+ event.
Glow @ Fur Nightclub Featuring Morgan Page (18+)
“Best Venue in the World” – David Guetta (2010)
3000+ People, 7 Bars, 3 Rooms, 3 DJs, 2 VIP Mezzanines, Outdoor Patio
Main Room: House w/ special guest Morgan Page | Martini Room: Top 40/Mashup w/ Geometrix
Mafia Room: Latin | Outdoor Patio weather permitting
featuring the Grammy-Nominated
Morgan Page
General Admission, Open Bar, Bottle Service and Information:
Visit the Morgan Page New Year’s Eve event page!
This is what it’s gonna be like:
The Worst Hangover Stories
The Worst Hangover Stories
Everyone’s been there. Too much to drink, turns into time you won’t remember, and things you may regret; but, the rest of us benefit from the stories you hungover fools tell us. Thanks to these die hard party people of course.
Silence of the Lambs
Went out on a friend’s boat on the Potomac. Drinks, drinks, drinks…next day, woke up in a strange, dark basement alone thinking I was reliving “Silence of the Lambs”. Could barely see straight, my dog was hopping around in the distance- PRECIOUS! Crawled to the bathroom to drink out of the sink. I had to use the GPS locator on my phone to realize I was in Centreville, VA (45 minutes from my apartment) – CAR-LESS! The owner of the boat called me a few hours later from his office letting me know I was threatening jumping off the moving boat. They had to carry me over their shoulder to the car. I threw up while I was being carried and couldn’t tell them directions back to my house so they smuggled me to their house. I finally got home around 10PM the following night still feeling near death but happy he wasn’t wearing my skin as a dress.
Hurricane
During college, we had a terrible hurricane. We were all sent to the dorms to stay there for safety for a few days. There were several extra students assigned to each room. We had about 6 of us in one dorm room one night. The two girls we were staying with had put all their valuables in a trunk in the closet on the other side of the room with clothes on top. We all went to sleep, I was completely blacked out, went to go use the bathroom and wandered to the closet instead of the bathroom and did ALL my business on all their valuables. They woke up in the middle of it and I ran naked to the bathroom and locked myself in there, passed out. The rest of the year I was tormented.
Dead Chef
I was a chef at a restaurant and was teaching a cooking class for a group of twenty 12-year-old girls. I was so drunk from the night before I passed out in the middle of in and collapsed on the floor. The ambulance was called because I wouldn’t wake up and my nose started to bleed. Funny thing was I wasn’t fired!
Sprinkler System
My worst hangover came after drinking 7 hurricanes. I remember waking up in a neighbor’s lawn with nothing but my boxers on. The sprinkler system woke me up as I was getting soaked. Everything was blurry and I had the worst headache that I have ever experienced. I walked home wet in my boxers. Apparently I made out with a girl that I am repulsed by, and tried to fight a wall…I mean literally a wall. My friends say they left me in my bed, so I don’t know how I ended up on my neighbor’s lawn.
Drifter
I woke up on a flat bottom boat that had drifted into a cove on Lake Lanier… I don’t know whose boat it was or how I got on it, but I proceeded to drive the boat around the lake, with a horrible hangover, until I found an area I was familiar with. At which point I got out and walked to a friend’s house. I have no idea whatever happened to that boat…
Have a crazy hangover story? Tell us about it on the Panorama Facebook and your story could make our next edition!
DJ Saam’s November Mix
DJ Saam Does It Again!
At the end of each month, Panorama resident DJ Saam releases a new mix with all the hottest tracks out there! This month’s theme is the subject of “love.”
Tracks by Usher, LMFAO, David Guetta, Pitbull, Alesso, and more!
Why are his mixes always named after the previous month? Since there’s no way to know what’s going to be hot in October on the first of the month, the mixes are reflective of Saam’s track selection throughout the month. With up to five gigs per week, DJ Saam is a connoisseur of fresh music: his songs are battle-tested in DC on a weekly basis!
Be sure to catch DJ Saam at Lima Lounge on Tuesday for College Night, Barcode on Friday, and Ultrabar on Saturday.
DJ Saam November Mix by dj_saam
Check out his monthly rants and raves in his monthly opinion column, Saam’s Corner.
Guys Going Out Guide Part 1: Dress Code
Guys
Get Past the Velvet Ropes
What to Wear to Make it into the Finest of DC Nightlife
Since the beginning of time (as far as nightclubs go) dress codes have the secret language of getting past the burly bouncers and velvet ropes. Nothing dresses up a room, like the clientele, so nightclubs across DC and every major city use dress codes as a way to sift through the serious club goers and the lack luster crew better suited for a house party. This will give club hoppers some guidelines before heading out for the night, and save all from a night waiting in line only to be sent packing.
Do
- Wear a Dress Shirt – Keep it classic. Wear a nice button down dress shirt. But keep it buttoned to an acceptable level. Nobody wants to see your entire chest complete with gold chain and burly chest hair.
- Accesorize – A nice piece of jewelry, stylish scarf, or trendy hat can be a nice way to add style to a boring outfit, but some clubs have a no hat policy, so check before you rock your fedora.
- Save the Suit for Work – DC is uptight enough, when at the clubs, loosen up. If coming from work, at least ditch the tie.
- Keep the Chain Wallets at Home – A chain wallet is better suited for the skate park, and can be considered a weapon at some night spots.
- Wear a NICE Pair of Jeans – Jeans are a staple, but pick a clean pair that is not torn and tattered or acid washed.
- Keep it Simple – No need to wear a bow-tie, red pants, an umbrella, and a fedora. Try one stand out item per outfit.
- Iron Your Clothes – A nice outfit can go terribly wrong if it’s a wrinkly mess. Have your mom teach you how to iron over Christmas break, or spend the extra bucks on dry cleaning.
Do
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Do Not
- Wear Metallics– Steer clear from the ‘Night at the Roxbury’ costumes. Shiny, glittery, silky shirts scream “I have not updated my wardrobe since the disco era!”
- Wear Timberlands – Unless you’re going hiking, chopping wood, or on set on a rap video, these boots will keep you farther away from the velvet ropes then you were by staying at home in your own bed
- Wear Baggy Pants– These pants make it look like you are either smuggling children across the border or just had gastric bypass surgery and didn’t adjust the size of your wardrobe.
- Wear Ed Hardy – Glittery dragons and graffiti clad beef cakes can only roam freely at the Jersey Shore.
- Wear Loads of Man Bling – Loads of jewelry layered haphazardly weigh you down and look cheap.
- Wear Athletic Jerseys – Jerseys reek of sweat and beer from a plastic cup. Save these for sports bars and stadiums.
- Wear Sunglasses – It’s nighttime. That means it’s dark outside. Shades will bring the wrong assumptions your way.
Do Not
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Also check out “The Best and Worse Celebrity Fashion Lines” HERE
Nervo Twins Dazzle DC, Destroy Dance Floor
Australian Twins Bring the Party!
Fashion models, musicians, and songwriters from Australia, Miriam and Olivia Nervo definitely know how to bring the party! From the moment they stepped into Lima for Glow last Thursday (Dec. 1), things got wild!
Nervo Drops an Unreleased Song
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Washington DC NYE 2011-2012 at Ultrabar
DC Nightlife New Year’s Eve 2011:
Ultra NYE
Saturday December 31, 2011
Ultrabar Nightclub
911 F St NW
Washington, DC 20004
(202) 271-1171
