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The best local spots for culure, music and good times
I know what you’re thinking. You're thinking, “wow, this place is
in the middle of nowhere! College is supposed to be crazy, and I'm
pretty sure I saw cows on the side of the road on my way here. I'm
supposed to wake up in strange places on top of a puddle of my own
vomit, but instead I’m eating hummus chips at a cafeteria named
If you aren’t the night club type, take
a look at Forward Hall and take part
in Erie’s lively alternative music
scene. Forward Hall is also located in
downtown Erie, at 2502 Peach St.
Forward Hall features many nation
ally-renowned and upcoming bands.
Acts of many different styles come
through, from Indie to Pop-Punk to
Hardcore. Tickets for events can be
purchased at Ink Assassins Tattoos &
Piercings located at 2601 Peach St.
For a full schedule, go to
www.erieshows.com.
On your way to Waldameer, you
might notice a really big lake. That
lake is Lake Erie, and is also a fun
place to go. All along Peninsula Dr.
are small beaches open to the pub
lic. It’s a good place to go to on
dates, and its sunset was rated one
of the best in the world by National
Geographic. Guys, definitely take
girls here. You can thank me later.
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By Matthew Schwabenhauer
college life editor
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isn't all that bad
after a dead dog. This stinks." Well don't worry, while it ma\ not
seem like much at first there are plenty ot interesting things to do in
Erie and the community surrounding Penn State Behrend. Here's a
list of some of my picks for the best local places lor dancing music,
recreation and just plain old relaxing.
If you’re looking for a dance club
atmosphere, check out Peccadillo’s
at 14 E. 10th St. in downtown Erie.
Every Wednesday night,
Peccadillo’s hosts a College ID
night. Even if you are under twenty
one you can enter the club with a
College ID. The club also hosts var
ious musical acts from time to time.
Previous performers include Coolio,
Tommy Lee, The Misfits and more.
at 220 Peninsula Dr. Waldameer
features several roller coasters,
including the brand new "Ravine
Flyer II,” which is considered the
second best wooden roller coaster in
the country. Yes, they really do still
make roller coasters out of wood,
and no, no one gets excited when
they hear the words “second best
wooden roller coaster.” All in all,
Waldameer is a decent way to kill a
day for under twenty bucks.
If none of my suggestions seem
appealing to you, there is always
the Millcreek Mall at 5800 Peach
St. The mall has the usual stores
you would expect: American
Eagle, Hollister, Abercrombie,
Gap, etc. Also scattered through
out the mall are kiosks for some
very interesting things like local
artists and bakers, and some very
un-interesting things like cell
phone covers, glittery sunglasses
and other useless knick-knacks.
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By Matthew Schwabenbauer
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