Bucknell Slang

Know the slang, know the school. The following is a list of things you really need to know before coming to Bucknell. The more of these words you know, the better off you'll be.

615

Usually a popular party house.

619

Also usually a popular party house.

7th Street

The coffee place.

The Beach

An outdoor patio area located on one of the roofs of Swartz dorm.

Blue-Stucco

Popular party house.

The Bison

A popular food court located in the LC.

C-store

A place to get snacks and candy.

The Courtyard

A computer area in the library where many students meet for projects.

Downhill LC

The entrance to the LC, located on the northern end of campus (Students often meet here).

Fire-Escape

Usually a popular party house.

Frat Row

Where many of the fraternities are; located behind the library.

The Gateways

Upperclassmen, apartment- style housing.

The LC

The student center, where the mailboxes, bookstore, and many eating venues are located.

Mixers

Small gatherings between a fraternity and a sorority.

The Mods

The trailerpark, small on-campus houses.

PS

Public safety.

The Penis

A grotesque looking statue located in front of Vedder Hall.

The Pit

The basement of Vedder hall. There is a study area, vending machines, and a TV room.

Points

Bucknell's punishment system.

Registers

Large fraternity parties that have an invite list.

Ride Board

Located in the LC, where people can sign up for rides with other students to different states.

The Ski lodge

A study room in McDonnell Hall.

The Suite

Any of the sorority suites in Hunt Hall.

The Taj

– Often a popular party house.

Uphill LC

The entrance to the LC located on the southern end of campus. (Students often meet here.)