As an alternative to bar-hopping, many underage students go to the movie theater for entertainment and relaxation. While State College is dominated by bars and alcohol distributors, the underage crowd is drawn to the theater. 116 Hiester St. Breon added Thursdays and Fridays are often their busiest nights, bringing in the most student traffic. Other underage students find movies are a release from the chaos of everyday life. Movies take your mind off what is going on.
Students go to the movies to break away from the stress of tests, papers and classes.
In addition to the commercial theaters, several organizations, such as the Graduate Student Association and the Association of Residence Hall Students, provide movies on campus free of charge. In Pink to recent blockbusters like Armageddon, both of which were shown on campus last weekend, there are options for every cost-conscious movie aficionado. Sometimes people see a movie for the experience itself.