ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, August 18, 1993
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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AURH serves residence halls
Organization is government for residents
By Susan White Special to the Kansan
KU students who live in residence halls can become more than just another face by getting involved in the Association of University Residence Halls.
The governmental organization gives hall residents a voice in different areas of the University through five committees, said Jamie Curturh, president of the association.
"AURH is the Student Senate of the residence halls," he said. "Basically everyone in the residence halls is involved."
The organization plans campuswide and inter-hall activities to make on-campus living an enjoyable experience for residents of the seven halls.
Students interning for the organization during the summer planned all the activities for the fall semester
Association of University Residence Halls
The time and date of the first meeting will be announced during the first week of school.
General Assembly meetings will be at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month.
Committee meetings will be at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month.
All meetings will be in Suite 101 of McCollum Hall.
For further questions about AURH contact Jamee Cutubtright, president, or Ken Martin, vice president, at 864-4041.
would work with Peggy Smith, direc tor of food service for student housing to make the food service better
"We will try to route all the complaints through the food service and develop new menu items for the residanny's also offers live music Friday and Saturday nights as well as Saturday night Karaoke sing-alongs.
Wanting change Protesters stand outside of the Lawrence City Hall in favor of marijuana. Some students protest to draw awareness or to change laws
Kansas City taverns celebrate area sports
By Jack Fisher Special to the Kansan
Kansas City sports fans are experiencing an exciting feeling — living in an area with quality sports teams.
Many fans think that the Chiefs now have a chance at the Super Bowl with the additions of Joe Montana and Marcus Allen. The Royals are doing well, and the Jayhawk football team is gearing up for what many hope is a winning season.
Sports fans may have that feeling, but what many lack is tickets. So to reproduce that out-with-the-group, beers-and-cheers feeling, fans are heading to sports bars. Bar owners have realized the potential of drawing such crowds and have blanketed their establishments with television screens.
Head east on Kansas Highway 10 and you will hit Kansas City's suburban collection of bars. First on the list is Danny's. This bar and grill is at 13340 College Blvd., just down the road from Johnson County Community College. Six televisions and one large screen TV are evenly spread between assorted stuffed wildlife and are guaranteed to show KU games.
Squire magazine claimed Danny's is the best place to meet people, said Jeff Swartz, kitchen manager, and Danny's is one of the few bars that allows people younger than 21 in all night.
A little further in the "Barnunda Triangle" is Tamer's Bar and Grill, 10146 W. 119th St. Ceiling and walls are cluttered with anything featuring a beer brands' logo, K.C.strip steaks and tacos are the Monday and Tuesday night specials.
Tina Davenport, bartender, said Tanner's is a friendly place, but only for those 21 and older. Under 21s are only allowed in if accompanied by a parent.
On the same street, at 119th and Metcalf, is Longshots. This more upscale bar of light wood, the ubiquitous brass trim and uncluttered walls has a huge 10-foot screen and 14 other televisions.
Mark Garcia, owner and manager of Longshots, and his wife both attended KU — as did two of his bartenders — so they cater to the KU crowd. The bar serves food to the underaged until 9 p.m. but looks down on under-age offenders. Seventy-five cent draws of Busch beer are a seven-day-aweek special.
Staying on the same street at 6765 W. 119th reveals Johnny's Tavern, sister bar to the one in North Lawrence. Johnny's has a strong association with KU and draws a large KU alumni crowd, said Lisa Smith, bartender. Two big screens and seven televisions are tuned to the Hawks.
Royals fans enjoying team's 25th season
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Special to the Kansan
Interstate 70 rumbles east through traffic-filled downtown Kansas City. As you leave the city behind, the road sweeps around a hill, and suddenly the scoreboard crown of Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas
cally reveals user.
Here, many KU students have the opportunity to watch a team that won a World Series in 1985 after starting as an expansion team in 1969. The Royals are in contention for another
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unvison title, and now more than ever, visitors from KU will go.
"We get quite a few college groups of mostly sororities and fraternities," said Jackie Tschirhart, group sales coordinator. "Every year we have at least 50 university groups, mostly from Kansas University and some from the University of Missouri."
After arriving at the stadium, the next obstacle to overcome is tickets. The cheapest seats available are general admission, located down the left and right field lines.
Enjoy being out in that kind of crowd."
Newman said. "The seats are cheap, and you're out there with people just like you."
Even getting seats doesn't end the escapade of money spending. Snacks and souvenirs are next. The prices at Kauffman
Dustin Newman, Denver junior, said these seats may be the best.
are similar to other parks in the nation. A large beer and a small hot dog cost $4.50. The overall cost to watch a Royals game sounds cheaper, but there is also the mandatory $5 parking price that some major league parks don't have.
Newman said he is not a Royals fan, but he likes to watch his favorite American League teams.
"The Royals are all right, but I don't like them," he said. "I do like the stadium, and I enjoy watching legends like George Brett in action."
The Royals will be in town for games against the Minnesota Twins Aug. 23 to 26, and all games start at 7:35 p.m. Then, the Boston Red Sox will come for a three-game series Aug. 27 to 29
Comic Store Caters to Students
TnT's Comic Market-An Explosive Interest
By Jenny Scherzer
Tim Lawrence and Todd Mochamer, the owners of TnT's TnC market, located in the Malls Shopping Center, have been collecting comics in the Lawrence and the Kansas City area for 12 years. The growing popularity of the comic industry gave Tim and Todd the incentive to open their own store. Feeling that the local dealers haven't grown to accompany the renewed interests in this hobby, Tim and Todd have devised methods to accommodate all types and levels of collectors.
By using a separate room for backstock comics and a computer system to track them, employees can easily locate a certain comic by the title, author or artist. This computer system helps the consumer obtain the book they want in the best condition available. "With traditional backstock bins people thumb through the comics, this can significantly lower the grade of the books. With our system you thumb through a catalog, choose the books you want and have them brought to you in the condition you chose. Guaranteed." said Todd.
Top and Above: The employee of TnT's Cosmic Market have some fun
Their computer system is not the only thing that separates them from other comic stores in Lawrence. According to Gareth Skarka, a former manager of Southern Fantasies, one of the largest comic and gaming stores in the southeast region, "They will easily outdistance the other stores in consumer relations and range of products. Their professionalism is reflected in their willingness to cater to the needs of their costumers."
TnT's facilities include a 400 square foot game room with two twelve foot gaming tables, dry boards, cork boards and a capacity for up to 32 people. They stock rare specialty books, signed and numbered books and original art. TnT's Comic Market is the future of collecting.
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