closer through living together. Mark says the days of Matt picking on him halted and maturity set in. They learned how to settle their differences without the guidance of their parents.
"Once you come to college, you're more grown up, so you get along better," Mark says. "I think I got along better with my brother than I got along with my best friends."
I can attest to this, as I live with my brother and my best friend of 12 years. My brother and I have the luxury of drawing from the same parental learning
system, making our personalities more compatible than the big dumb animal we live with.
We have yet to revert to the days when we got into knock-down, drag-out fights over stupid things. My brother has begun to adjust to college life and the alternative Lawrence community. Living with my brother again works better than it did years ago, so long as we stay away from any mud puddles.
—Luke Daley, Jayplay staff writer, can be reached at ldaley@kansan.com
Make an impact
By Megan Hickerson
mhickerson@kansan.com
Jayplay writer
It seems about eight thousand groups, clubs and activities exist on campus. From fencing and gymnastics to ballroom dancing and volunteerism, it's hard to narrow your choices down to just a few. Remember, PlayStation games and issues of Cosmopolitan may last forever, but your college days are numbered.
One of the most popular spots to get involved on campus seems to be the fourth floor of the Kansas Union. If you're looking for a ticket out of town, head over to the Alternative Breaks office. It organizes seven weekend service trips per semester and a weeklong trip during winter and spring breaks. Whether helping at an AIDS shelter in Kansas City or working with the homeless in Utah, students are guaranteed to have a good time while helping out the community.
One of the most popular weeklong trips is the Urban Plunge, when students travel to big cities such as New York City or Chicago and spend 24 hours being homeless on the streets. Shannon Cline, Alternative Break's co-coordinator began volunteering because she loved to help others. "It's a good way to meet people, and you can take what you've learned at KU and apply it to new areas of your life." says the Wichita junior. Contact the Alternative Breaks Office at albreaks@ku.edu, or call them at 864-4317.
If you would rather spend your college days in Lawrence, pay a visit to the
Community Outreach Center, also located on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union. The center offers 14 student-run programs that are volunteer opportunities for KU students. Students started all of these programs because they felt there was a need in Lawrence.
Some of the most popular volunteer opportunities are Mentors In The Lives of Kids (MILK) and the Jubilee Café. Kaelyn Fox, co-director for the center, says she likes to challenge herself and others in the realm of volunteerism. "We want to attract students while they are in college so they will stay active in volunteerism as they get older," says the Pittsburg senior. One-time volunteer opportunities are also available for students who cannot commit time on a weekly basis. The center is hosting a holiday party for the Boys and Girls Club this winter. Contact the Community Outreach Center at 864-4073 or www.ku.edu/~cco.
If volunteerism isn't your thing, then go say hello to the people at the Student Union Activities office in the Kansas Union. The SUA office offers both volunteer opportunities and fun, low-cost activities for students. SUA has hosted everything from Janet Reno to video game tournaments to Dr. Seuss readings at the University of Kansas. Scott McKenzie, vice president for membership development at SUA, appreciates the diversity of events that SUA brings to the University. The fifth-year senior from Salina says he is most looking forward to the public health lecture coming up this fall. Stop by the office or visit the Web site at www.suaevents.com.
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