TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002
NEWS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN = 3A
Students find cheap entertainment
By Louise Stauffer
lstauffer@kansan.com
Kansan staff writer
When students' last resort for money is the cracks of the couch or pocket change, cheap entertainment allows them to make the most of their low bank balance. Many students have found ways to have fun without needing any money — just creativity.
David Titterington, Prairie Village sophomore, said he headed to Kansas City for low-cost entertainment. He said some clubs charged no cover for jazz concerts on Mondays and Thursdays. He said the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, which has free admission, was a good way to pass the time as well.
When Titterington stays in Lawrence, going to Clinton Lake
is his choice for affordable entertainment.
"Clinton is cheap and fun," he said. "You can go skinny dipping."
Coffee is cheap and more than just a beverage for Chris Romain, Overland Park sophomore. Romain said going out for coffee led to better things, such as hanging out with friends.
Hanging out in or around the shops of downtown Massachusetts Street is a free pastime some students enjoy.
Sarah Bryant, Topeka senior, said she liked to walk down the street without shopping.
"It's just nice to be down there," she said.
Bryant said she could also work out for free at Robinson Center or run on the sidewalks in her neighborhood.
Some students revert to childhood activities when they want to save money.
Collette Pomeroy, Topeka junior, said she frequently played Catch Phrase, a clue and word game.
Robert Brewer, Lawrence sophomore, said that although he didn't have money problems, he preferred to rent movies for cheap entertainment.
Casie Olberding, Topeka junior, said she recently got a Lawrence Public Library card, enabling her to check out books and movies for free.
Olga Songg-Stratton, interlibrary loan coordinator for the public library, said the library loaned out videos in several genres, such as comedy, drama, horror, family, foreign language and silent films. Drama is the largest
Low-budget entertainment is closer than the streets of Lawrence for University students, who have only to look on campus.
section, she said.
Olberding said she liked the new Oread Bookstore in the Kansas Union so much she spent some of her free time there not buying books.
"They have those cozy chairs that look out at the great view," she said. "It's a great place to hang out."
Christopher Entwhistle, Palatine, Ill., freshman, said entertainment provided by Student Union Activities, such as Hawk Nights or bowling at the Jaybowl, was inexpensive and good quality.
— Edited by Amy Schmitz and Katie Teske
Chancellor
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A
He once had a late-night visitor ask him a favor during his first year at KU. A student who needed to register to enroll stopped by his house at 10:30 p.m.
"Someone told him the only person that could get him registered was the chancellor." Hemenway said.
Hemenway said he had talked to the student and helped him register the next day.
"I know that student ended up graduating," he said.
Aubrey Montague, Miller Hall resident and Great Bend junior, said having Hemenway as a neighbor didn't affect her college experience much, except when the street was
blocked off for events.
"One of the girls from the hall baked him some cookies in an effort to coerce him to cancel school last year," she said. "I don't know if the cookies were what did it, but he canceled school."
Though she rarely sees her next-door neighbor, Montague said the chancellor's on-campus residence was beneficial for the relationship between students and University administration.
"I think he needs to be around students," she said. "I think it's good for him to be around the students that he's working with, and it's good for us to see that he's a real person."
- Edited by Melissa Shuman
Nontraditional CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A
The 33-year-old St. Croix, Virgin Islands, senior is on his way to completing his undergraduate degree this spring.
He initially ended up in Lawrence because he was stationed here as a supplies sergeant for the ROTC in 1995. He has attended KU part time for the last two years.
Being a nontraditional student brings additional challenges to a college career, Jones said.
"An older student who was in the milli-
tary or has kids has most likely already worked in the real world," he said. "They truly know the importance of a college education and leading by example so that your kids see you doing this. There's that much more pressure."
Support is important for all students, Laura Morgan said, and nontraditional students are no exception.
"The services of our program are tailored to their particular needs." Morgan said.
"I hope they use this time to come find out about what we have to offer."
— Edited by Erin Ohm and Andrew Vau pel
NONTRADITIONAL STUDENT CELEBRATION EVENTS
Thursday
■ 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. "Drop-in money matters," Parlors room, fifth floor
■ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. "Academic resources," Parlors room, fifth floor
■ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Afternoon tea, Lobby, fourth floor
Friday, Commuter Day
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. "Rideshare & commuter information," Lobby, fourth floor
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Recreation
Services; recreation options, Lobby,
fourth floor
■ 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. "Mugs & plugs,"
Lobby, fourth floor
Sunday
- 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. Jaybowl for Jayhawk
N.U.T.S. (Not the Usual Traditional
Students), Jaybowl, first floor
- 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. IDENT-A-KID,
Jaybowl, first floor
Monday, Veterans Day
4 p.m. Flag ceremony, Strong Hall lawn
5 - 6 p.m. Veterans Day commemoration, Woodruff Auditorium,
fifth floor
n 6 p.m. Reception
Saturday, November 16
■ 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Jayhawk N.U.T.S.
Tailgate at the Kansas vs. Oklahoma State
football game, Campanile hillKansas
Union
6 p.m. Reception
Saturday, November 16
■ Jayhawk N U.T.S. Tailgate at the KU vs.
Oaklahoma State University football game
■ 6 p.m. Reception
Saturday. November 16
Jayhawk N.U.T.S. Tailgate at the KU vs.
Oakland State University football game
A touch of Irish in downtown Lawrence
Red Lyon Tavern
944 Mass. 832-8228
GET FAT. IT'S FOR A GOOD CAUSE.
MAKE YOUR MEAL AT THE WHEEL
$2.00 PER PIZZA SLICE 25C GOES TO CHARITY
NOVEMBER 4-10TH
BENEFITS ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH
JUST AS A WARNING, WEAR SWEAT PANTS. YOU'RE GONNA NEED TO WEAR CLOTHING WITH SOME ELASTICITY TO THEM.
Buy a slice and help save a child's life!
HOSTED BY THE WOMEN OF DELTA DELTA DELTA
A farcical comedy about three siblings who must decide which vehicles are best for gatting around in the world when life's journeys break down
University Theatre, 864-3928, Lied Center, 864
ARTS, SUA Office, 864-7469, and on-line at
www.kutheatre.com; public: $6, all students: $3,
senior citizens: $5, VISA and MasterCard are
accepted for phone and on-line orders
General admission tickets are on sale through the KU ticket office.
2:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 10, 2002
Crafton-Preyer Theatre
The University of Kansas Theatre for Young People Presents
Where to, Tukelu?
By Henri Dégoutin, Jeanine Védienne, and Yves Hugues Translated by Miriam and Lewis Morion
Directed by Jeanne Klein
Scenic and Costume Design by Aaron Dyszelskr
Lighting Design by Brent Lind
The University Theatre is partially funded by the KU Student Senate Activity Fee
Where to Visit? is a Participation Entry in the 2003 Kennerly Center / American College Theater Festival
V