contents. 3 THIS WEEK EATING Highlights of Lawrence's colorful culinary landscape of Pocket-Zas, Tijuana Taxis, Phat Thai and Wired Russians. BY PATRICK CADY 6 DATING & RELATING Don't try too hard, have confidence, strike up a conversation and score. BY BECKY ROGERS 8 HEALTH & FITNESS Feeling flabby? Can't work out in a construction zone. If you think it's too hot outside to work out, try one of Lawrence's fitness centers. BY JULIE JONES 10 WORK & STUDY Getting a job is never fun, but we all know money is a necessary evil. Here's how to search, write a resume and dress to get the job. BY MAGGIE KOERTH 12 MY FIRST TIME What to do, where to go and how to do it right the first time around. BY ANDREW VAUPEL 16 DO IT YOURSELF Residence hall rooms can look gross even after you move in. But some cash and a little sweat can go a long way. BY ERICA BRITTAIN AND TABATHA BEERBOWER 18 If you're sick of the same scene, you're in luck because two hot new bars could be your new hang-out of choice. BY ASHLEY ARNOLD NIGHTLIFE 20 REVIEWS 23 TONGUE IN BEAK ON THE COVER: ART BY BRUCE WAYNE. UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21. ISSUE 1 thoughts for the day As Jayplay takes off in a new direction, we hope you will notice the addition of a full-time staff. These students are dedicated to providing you with insightful and humorous stories. We are striving to provide you, the reader, with a comprehensive look into "student life after 5." if we aren't providing you with what you want, please contact us by e-mail, phone, snail mail or through letters to the editor. Our ultimate goal really is to help you discover what's available to you on campus, in Lawrence and throughout the surrounding areas. In the end we'd like to hear that people are looking forward to each and every Jayplay,and we will try our hardest to make that a reality.