THURSDAY,APRIL17,2003
CAMPUS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 3
Best outside spring study spots on campus
By Lindsey Ramsey
Iramsey@kansan.com
Jayplay staff writer
Spring is here and students have taken to the outdoors. Campus offers plenty of spots for students who want to take those long study sessions outside.
Kansas Union --- Patio
The patio next to the second floor entrance provides tables and access to the Union's market. It is relatively quiet and because the platform is lowered, it is an excellent spot to people watch.
Shade Situation: Adequate shade from the building.
Wind Woes: Wind can whip down to where the tables are.
Survey Says: "I prefer being outside because I like to eat outside. It is harder to study outside because of the wind or the temperature, but I like it," said Amanda Stinger, Kansas City, Mo., senior.
Strong Hall Front Lawn
The grassy lawn in front of Strong Hall gives an exposed atmosphere but studiers
can lie in the grass. The activity at Wescoe Beach can provide some entertainment.
Shade Situation: Some trees can provide shade, but that's about it.
Bug Burdens: Ants everywhere by the trees.
Survey Says: "It is pretty peaceful, and I have something to lean on, plus it is just nice to be out getting some sun," said Kristin Greenway, Lincoln, Neb., freshman.
Budig Hall — Grass facing Wescoe Hall
The side of Budig Hall provides a view of Wescoe Beach and a building to lean on.
Shade Situation: Depends on the time of day. In the afternoon absolutely no shade is available.
Temperature Trouble: The spot is very open and can get hot because of all the cement.
Survey Says: "I can see everything that is going on,but I don't have to be in everything that is going on," Wade Kelly, Louisville, Ken., junior said.
Wescoe Hall — Grassyhill behind Wescoe Terrace
The hill behind Wescoe Terrace has a wall to lean on and trees abound. It is quiet
and secluded, but studiers can still see what is going on.
Bug Burdens: Where there are trees,there are ants and the occasional bee.
- Wind Woes: On a windy day, the wind can be a problem here because of all the buildings.
Survey Says: "I just came out because it is a nice day, and it is kind of quiet here. Usually it is too windy, but today it was nice," said Lisa Finholm, Overland Park freshman.
Fraser Hall — Front lawn
A popular spot for studiers, there are trees and plenty of room to stretch out.
Shade Situation: Trees provide minimal shade.
Distraction factor: This is a heavily populated area because classes sometimes meet out here, and students also have been known to play games here.
Survey Says: "It is beautiful here because you can see everybody and everyone is happy because of the weather. There is good shade, and the Frisbee throwers are nice," said Erick Robinson, Miami, Okla., junior.
Campanile Hill — Facing Potter Lake
Shade Situation: No trees = no shade.
This is one of the most picturesque places to hang out on campus. The hill faces Potter Lake, and it is quiet.
Distraction factor: The bell tolls every quarter hour.
Survey Says: "This is a really nice environment with Potter Lake and the bell charms are nice," said Noah Wood, Overland Park junior.
Potter Lake — Water's edge by bridge
Bug Burdens: Lots.
The lake is practically always deserted so this is a place for studiers who like absolute quiet but still want to be outside. There is room to stretch out and trees to lean against.
Shade Situations: Lots of shade around the water and by the trees surrounding it.
- Edited by Erin Chapman
Survey Says: "It is quiet except when the bell tolls, there are no people, and I can watch the fish and frogs," said Tasha Schultz, Salina sophomore.
CALENDAR
TONIGHT
The Sites / Mr. Airplane Man at Replay Lounge
Hairy Apes BMX / DJ Dovebelly at The Bottleneck
Pocket Space at The Jazzhaus
Ghosty / The Hardaways at The Eighth Street Tap Room
In Kansas City...
The Joe Fund / Mason Black at The Hurricane
- Limbeck / Ilya / Eniac at The Brick
Mark Reeves, 8 p.m. at Westport Coffee House
Burning Mirror / Phantom Enemy at Davey's Uptown
The Frogs / Fake Brain, 9 p.m. at Grand Emporium
American Healthcare / Second Band, 10 p.m. at The Pyro Room
TOMORROW
Mark Gottschall, 6 p.m. at Pachamama's
Spectre / Import Ants / H.G.B.R. Band, 9 p.m. at Stu's Midtown Tavern
Distance To Empty, 10 p.m. at Fatso's
- Full Feature / Grasshopper Takeover / 8th Wave at The Bottleneck
Riva, 10:30 p.m. at Bambino's
In Kansas City..
Pinmonkey, 7 p.m. at Beaumont Club
Bloodthirsty Lovers, 9 p.m. at The Hurricane
Michael Burks at Grand Emporium
Schatzi / River City High at The Brick
The Banjo Ghost / Severe Brothers / The Kemps / Greenville Bends, 10 p.m. at Davey's Uptown
Peal / Cloudy & 47, 10 p.m. at The Pyro Room
Joe Cocker at Ameristar Hotel & Casino
- "The United Tour" feat. Bile / My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult / Pigface / Zeromancer / DJ Scary Lady Sarah, 7 p.m. at Uptown Theater
SATURDAY
Ultimate Fakebook / Anything But Joey / Key,
7 p.m. at Granada Theatre
Crooked Fingers / The Baptist Generals at Replay Lounge
Levee Town, 9 p.m. at Stu's Midtown Tavern
Conner / Getaway Driver / The Capsules / April Switch at The Bottleneck
No Lessons at The Jazzhaus
Kinski/ Velareat Replay Lounge Chairsaw/Mass Cheir / New Morning
In Kansas City...
Anti Difranco, 8 p.m. at Uptown Theater
Infestation of Ass / In Media Res / Texas
Changing Weather / When Good Robots Go Bad / Nosegrind, 7 p.m. at Industrial Medical Center
Waterdeep / Katy Bowser, 7:30 p.m. at The New Earth Coffee House
Hearts to Waste / National Fire Theory / Elevator Division / The Trelese, 7 p.m. at El Torreon
Red Elvises at Grand Emporium
Citizen Band / Famous FM / North of Grand at Davey's Uptown
The Band That Saved The World at The Hurricane
SUNDAY
Mooney Suzuki / Loudermilk / The Realistics, 9 p.m. at The Bottleneck
MONDAY
Open Mic Night - Last Band Standing at The Bottleneck
In Kansas City...
Brodiokie at The Brick
Pitchweekly's Best Karaoke 2002.
Dissonance, A Dark Experimental Electronic Dance Night feat. Daniel Myer (of Hajjobt, Cleaner, HMB) / Solaris (Hard Techno / Power Noise) / Sacrifice (EBM) / Dj Phelyne (Jungle) / SVS (Dark Drum n Bass), 9 p.m. at
Davey's Uptown
TUESDAY
Farmer's Ball Local Band competition Day 1 brought to you by KJHK at The Bottleneck
In Kansas City...
Club Wars Invitational Round feat. Alibi / Stonewalk / Everybody's X at Grand Emporium
Emma Feel / Mr. Airplane Man at The Brick
WEDNESDAY
$2 Shoe Revival at Abe & Jake's Landing in the Pub
Farmer's Ball Local Band competition Day 2 brought to you by KJHK at The Bottleneck
Comedian Joey Alfino w/ Tri Point Paradox at The Jazzhaus
In Kansas City...
Merle Haggard, 8 p.m. at Ameristar Hotel & Casino
Karla Michaels at John's Deck
siang / silence fell, 7 p.m. at The Hurricane
Anna Cole at Davey's Uptown
Spring Annihilation Battle of the Bands feat. Tytus Layne / Terra Firma / Eye Theory at America's Pub
Lucid Dream, 10 p.m. at The Pyro Room