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Craving some late night finals fuel?
Late night food runs are a traditional part of finals week. Here are some places to turn to for that late night craving.
JARRET ROGERS @JarretRogers
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This multi-floored coffee shop that also offers a cereal bar, cupcakes and sandwiches is open 24 hours a day and offers internet to anyone who asks for it. If your group of friends is looking for a place to get away from campus, this odd-but-homey coffee shop is a great place to do it.
Java Break (17 E. Seventh St.)
A Lawrence staple, Pizza Shuttle keeps things basic. From their walk-in specials that cost as little as $5 and sodas that run under a dollar, this pizza shop delivers until 3 a.m. on the weekends. Just be sure to bring cash, because Pizza Shuttle doesn't accept cards.
Pizza Shuttle (1601 W. 23rd St.)
Munchers Bakery (925 Iowa St.)
Another Lawrence staple, Munchers makes a cream cheese doughnut that should be a rite of passage for University students. Even better, Munchers is open 24 hours. Munchers is'a must for any late night doughnut run.
Pickleman's (818 Massachusetts St.)
A sandwich shop that also offers salads and pizzas, Pickleman's is open until 3 a.m. every night.
The Burger Stand (803 Massachusetts St.)
For one of the best burgers and most fun dining experiences in Lawrence, visit the Burger Stand. Give the counter any name and your burger will be called out exactly as you asked. It's open until 1 a.m. stop by in the evening for a packed house or come in during the wee hours of the morning for some late night grub.
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Pick a secluded spot, a spot with minimum distractions.
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Make the space your own. Decorate it with things that you like to make your space one that you want to be in. Many students do this with pictures of friends or family back home. But, remember step one. You want it to feel homey and comfortable, but too many decorations
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can be distracting.
Give yourself adequate lighting. Make sure you can see what you're doing.
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Lastly, give yourself a comfortable chair to sit in. You're going to be sitting there for a while, so it might as well be comfortable.
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How to create your perfect, personal study spot at home
▶ ANISSA FRITZ
@anissafritzz
Due to the ever-increasing popularity of the University libraries and study rooms, many students have turned to their apartment desks for productive studying time. This way, they avoid noise and distractions and can avoid the trek to the library, especially in harsh weather conditions.
Rachel Rauch, a senior from Fort Worth, Texas, said that she prefers her make-shift desk, which is actually a TV tray and a
chair, compared to the libraries on campus.
"I just like to be alone," Rauch said. "I can have noise distraction, but not movement distraction. If I see someone walking I'm just like, 'Where are you going?'"
Finding a seat, setting up, chatting with people you know and then finally focusing on your textbook can be a long and time-consuming process that many students find a hassle.
Many University students have found that their apartments or dorms are a
much quieter, more comfortable and easier to access a place than the library. Here are a few tips on how to make your home the best place to study:
1. Pick a secluded spot, a spot with minimum distractions.
2. Make the space your own. Decorate it with things that you like to make your space one that you want to be in. Many students do this with pictures of friends or family back home. But, remember step one. You want it to feel homey and comfortable, but too many decorations can be distracting.
3. Give yourself adequate lighting. Make sure you can see what you're doing.
4. Lastly, give yourself a comfortable chair to sit in. You're going to be sitting there for a while, so it might as well be comfortable.
Cramped libraries and bad weather shouldn't stop students from studying to achieve academic success.Instead, revamp your at-home desk into a great study space to help you achieve great grades.
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