Volume 124 Issue 2
TAKING CHARGE
Lawrence leads Manhattan in energy conservation competition
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011
PAGE 55
SPORTS
Intramurals offer sports of all kinds
WESTON PLETCHER editor@kansan.com
Intramural programs give students options
Flag football, basketball, soccer, softball or whatever sport you may be interested in, chances are good the University of Kansas has it. Many students take advantage of the various student organizations that Kansas offers and it is no different with the intramural sports program.
Students have the privilege of participating in intramurals during their tenure at Kansas. The intramural sports program offers activities in just about anything. Approximately 9,000 students participate in the intramural program each year.
"Our numbers continue to grow which shows that we must be doing something right," said Matt Beck, intramurals coordinator. "I get far more positive feedback than negative feedback from students."
They are always exploring new activities and new policies to ensure that the leagues and activities are fair, competitively balanced and to continue to keep the activities fun and relevant to students.
Activities run throughout the entire school year and are divided into fall and spring sports. Competition is organized according to the type of activity: team sports, singles/doubles sports and team tournaments.
All intramural sports offer men, coed and women's teams. From
creeed and women there teams can be broken up into Greek leagues and men's recreational and competitive leagues.
"Intramural participation is a good way to get a foot in the door for a greater overall KU experience," Beck said
Beck said another great aspect of the program is they basically offer something for everybody at every skill level on campus.
"Intramural participation is a good way to get a foot in the door for a great overall KU experience."
Spring sports include: basketball, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, kickball tournament, four-on-four flag football tournament, wallyball, table tennis and racteball.
The intramural program is a fun and friendly way for students to interact and play competitively.
"My goal is 'an activity for everyone and everyone in an activity' Beck said.
Fall sports include: flag football,
sand volleyball, indoor volleyball,
dodgeball, pre-holiday basketball
tournament, bowling, floor hockey
and indoor soccer.
MATT BECK intramurals coordinator
favorite things is hearing from alumni that the best memories they had at KU were playing intramurals," Beck said. "To me that is what it is all about, making memories with your fellow students and having a good time while doing so"
Registration for a team ranges from free to $20 per team depending on the sport or activity.
"Any feedback from students is appreciated and taken into consideration when creating the budget, schedule and policies for the upcoming year," Beck said.
To create a team and find out more info students can go to www.ku.atleague.com.
Daniel Fisher, a law student from Phoenix, AZ, and DJ Schepker, a graduate student from Lenexa fight for a rebound Thursday at the Amber Student Recreation Fitness Center. Both play in an intramural league offered to Students at the university.
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CAMPUS
Top sites to vist on campus
HANNAH DAVIS editor@kansan.com
You wouldn't visit the big apple without checking out the Statue of Liberty, Times Square or the Empire State Building. Just like the big apple, KU's campus has an impressive list of must see landmarks many students miss during their college careers. Here is a list of the top five must see KU institutions.
SPENCER RESEARCH LIBRARY
reading room where students can get lost for hours in history.
The Spencer is an internationally recognized special collections library located directly behind Strong Hall. Rare books, original documents and photos fill the cool marble rooms in the Spencer. The Spencer has three main collections: Kansas History, Special and Rare Collections, which include medieval documents, and University Archives. A photo ID is the only requirement to view some of the nation's rarest books and documents. The service isn't too bad either; librarians hand-deliver the books to a private
ALLEN FIELDHOUSE
ESPN ranked it the loudest arena in the country and KU fans will add it is the best. The Spencer Research Library may house history but history has been made in Allen Fieldhouse. During basketball season devoted fans camp for days, eagerly awaiting the coveted tickets. The relatively small venue allows fans to see their favorite players up close. Allen Fieldhouse also boasts an impressive museum dedicated to the history of basketball and KU athletics.
DANFORTH CHAPEL
The quaint little chapel is in high demand. Jayhawks wanting to christen their baby or say "I do" have to plan well in advance to secure this historic KU landmark that started in 1946. On your way to Biology 101 be sure to wave at joyous wedding parties and send them well wishes from one Jayhawk to another. Everyone is welcome
at the non-denominational house of worship. Students and KU alumni enjoy reduced rates.
SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART
Permanent and touring collections adorn the walls of the Spencer Museum, which was opened in 1977 and designed by architect Robert Lenk, a KU alumnus. The quiet halls create the perfect environment to get lost for an afternoon. The Spencer is nationally known for its Japanese, American and European collections
There are more than 1.5 million artifacts housed in Spooner Hall. Artifacts range in ages from thousands of years old to artifacts from the turn of the century. If a student went to the museum every day during the four years of their college career, they'd have to see 1,027 artifacts a day to eventually see everything the Museum of Archeology has to offer. This might be an incentive to stick around for a fifth year.
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"There was one student that said, It was the best idea that KU has ever had." Rourke said.
Rentals cost 61 percent less than new print textbooks and could reduce the yearly amount spent on textbooks, according to Student PIRGs, an organization consisting of college students that looks at the rising cost of college.
Renting textbooks has also become a more popular option among students.
"We are the non-profit store for the University," Rourke said. "Every profit that we make goes right back into student success such as the Student Union Activities (SUA) and the campus radio station,
But while students can save money renting or buying online, the bookstore prides itself on being there for students even after they've bought their textbooks.
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Today's Weather
Forecast done by University students. For a more detailed forecast, see page 24.
HI: 92
LO: 71
at least it's not 100