THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011
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Summers create time for new experiences
Students document how they spent their summer travels
SARA SNEATH
ssneath@kansan.com
Ben Diefendorf
"Old people work. And, school is not for summer; summers are for play." Ben Diefendorf, a junior from Redmond, Wash., said.
Diefendorf spent five weeks of his summer in Washington at a beach cabin, a family tradition since his childhood. When he returned to Lawrence, Diefendorf said he continued his summer leisure by exploring the Wakarusa River and perfecting his disc golf game.
"I'm not looking forward to walking up the hill to class everyday," Diefendorf said. "And I don't want to do homework."
Dayna Brown
"Some summers I get to travel a lot, but money is pretty tight, so I can't do that," Dayna Brown, a junior from Lawrence, said.
Brown said she spent the majority of her summer at a new job. Between work and summer school, Brown still managed to fit in time at the lake. Brown said summers are a good time for her to catch up with old friends and revisit her favorite local spots.
"We go to the lake every summer and explore," Brown said. "I try to hit the farmers' market every once in a while."
Jack Wright
"I traveled around Istanbul, Izmir and Olympos," Wright said. "I jumped off a cliff and went sea kayaking in the Mediterranean."
Jack Wright, a senior from Spring Hill, took exploration to a different level by studying abroad in Turkey.
Wright studied with four other KU students for three weeks. While in Turkey, the group blogged about their adventures, and afterward, they wrote a 15-page research paper. Elif Andac, a Turkish professor in KU's department of sociology, guided the trip.
"It's the best-kept secret at KU," Wright said. "And my program director, Elif, was awesome."
Opening Doors
Edited by Sarah Champ
PLACES
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Hidden treasures on campus
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 attractions.
HANNAH DAVIS
hdavis@kansan.com
ESPN ranked it the loudest arena in the country. During basketball
Spencer Research Library 1450 Poplar Lane
The Spencer Library 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. There are 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 reading room where students can get lost for hours in history.
Allen Fieldhouse 1651 Naismith Drive
Permanent and touring collections adorn the walls of the Spencer Museum, which was opened in 1978. It was designed by architect Robert lenk, who graduated from the University in 1926. The quiet halls create the perfect environment to get lost in for an afternoon. The Spencer is nationally known for its Japanese, American and European collections.
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 University landmark. On your way to class 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 chapel. Students and alumni are given reduced rates.
season, devoted fans camp for days eagerly awaiting the chance to sit at the coveted spots on the boards. 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.
Spencer Museum of Art 1301 Mississippi St.
Danforth Chapel
1301 Jayhawk Blvd.
There are more than 1.5 million artifacts housed in Spooner Hall that range in age from thousands of years old to art from the turn of the century. The museum opened in 1894 and is the oldest used academic building on campus.
Edited by Marla Daniels
Museum of Archeology
Spooner Hall
1340 Jayhawk Blvd.
Pawlenty, a two-term Minnesota governor, dropped out of the race on Sunday after a disappointing finish in the Iowa Straw Poll, an early popularity contest for candidates.
POLITICS
The Pawlenty family was spotted outside Mad Greek on Massachusetts St. Monday night, several people tweeted.
Anna Pawlenty, the daughter of former Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty, will be attending the University this fall.
Jonathan Shorman
Pawlenty daughter moves to Lawrence
Contact JoAnna Giffin at 816.501.3601 for more information.