The 15 or so students who turned out for “Retro Night” at Studio 7 in the 7th Street Underground last Thursday night may have found a good alternative to bars.

Although the turnout was low for the first Studio 7 event of the semester, the staff said they were not discouraged.

Every other Thursday night at 7th Street Underground, the University Board hosts Studio 7, an alcohol-free bar alternative with themed nights, featuring a dance club-type setting and music from a DJ.

“Being the first (Studio 7) event of the year and sorority rushes going on, a lot of people had other things to do tonight,” said Chris Yonke, DJ for the event. Dina Tenuto, UB mini-concert coordinator, said the newness of the event and other special activities Thursday night, including the MTV Video Music Awards, were also causes for low turnout.

Yonke played a wide variety of music including hits from Nelly, N’Sync and Smashmouth.

The students who did attend appeared to have a good time as they sang along with songs and talked.

Colleen Carmody, a sophomore elementary education major, said she enjoyed the opportunity to “get a bite to eat, listen to good music and talk with my friends.”

Studio 7 offered the regular Connie’s Pizza late night menu along with popcorn. Door prizes, including CDs and videos, were given away as well.

Tenuto said there are many more events to come.

“Hopefully we can get some co-sponsors to help with the future events, which should help increase the attendance,” she said.

The next Studio 7 event will be Thursday, Sept. 20 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.