Volume 125 Issue 57
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
kansan.com
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TOP OF THE HILL 2012
17 E. 8TH ST.
3) Louise's
2) The Hawk
If the cold Kansas weather has you dreaming of a tropical getaway, Sandbar offers an escape of sandy Carribean-themed drinking.
Established in 1989. The Sandbar was inspired by the laid-back lifestyle of Key West, Fla., and the music of Jimmy Buffet. Playing a nostalgic mix of surf and party music dating back to the '50s, this unique bar proudly holds the standard for best tropical drink choices in Lawrence. The most popular concoction is the "Shark Attack," a sea-blue cherry limeade adorned with a toy shark.
The Sandbar remains the most popular bar for returning alumni, and students enjoy the atmosphere for light-hearted nights with friends.
"It is a really unique place to go when I'm down-town," said Taylor Umbrell, a junior from Olathe. "I like that there is more to do than just sitting down to drink."
An impressive display of wind, rain and lightning simulating a hurricane electrifies the bar every night at 10 p.m. A patron is chosen to dress in a sparkling green outfit and act as a mermaid. The mermaid reads a poem, a fake weather newscast echoes through the speakers and the hurricane blows in. —Dane Vedder
BRANDON SMITH / KANSAN
2) 23rd St. Brewery
Lawrencians can put their taste buds to the test with Buffalo Wild Wings' wide selection of sweet, zesty and blazin' seasoned wings and then wash it down one of the dozens of domestic and imported beers.
Buffalo Wild Wings is a family-friendly bar and grill that offers daily wings and drink specials. Other specials include 45-cent traditional wings on Tuesdays, $2 Miller Lite drafts Wednesday, and 60-cent boneless wings on Thursdays.
Students like Tori Barnes, a senior from Overland Park, frequent Buffalo Wild Wings to meet with friends and watch Jayhawk football and basketball games. "Whenever I can't make a KU game or it's out of town, I like to eat there because they have so many TVs to watch it on," Barnes said.
If the regular wing selections just aren't hot enough, Buffalo Wild Wings offers the "Blazin' Wing Challenge." For $12, visitors get a dozen chicken wings slathered in the signature "Blazin" sauce, which is about 60 times hotter than a jalapeno pepper. The challenge is to eat them all in six minutes. Winners receive a free t-shirt and a complimentary meal for their next visit, and their photo put up on the Blazin' Challenge wall of fame.
Dane Vedder
2) 23rd St. Brewery
3) Buffalo Wild Wings
In 1989, Free State Brewery became the first legal brewery in Kansas in over a hundred years.
This year Free State Brewery won top of the Hill's first place for the best beer selection.
Tradition, customer requests and sales all play a part in the beer Free State decides to brew. Geoff Deman, Free State's head brewer, said that along with seasonal beers that come out every year at the same time, the brewery have a few that are more popular.
"Copperhead is our number one selling flagship, but IPAs such as Winterfest tend to sell even quicker," he said.
Along with the beer, Free State is also known for its black bean quesadillas and fish and chips. People can even text in their names for the wait list if they want to get ahead of the line.
All in all, Free State is a great place to eat, have a drink and hang with good company.
"I like to think that we have the best," Deman said. "I'm glad to know that KU students feel the same way."
- Kayla Soper
BEST DRINK SPECIALS
724 MASSACHUSETTS ST.
2 The Hawk #3 Brothers Bar and Grill
Lawrence eatery Tapas Mexican Food has won Top of the Hill for their drink specials, which include 99-cent margaritas every game day.
Tapas is a newer restaurant in Lawrence that opened in January. Customers quickly flocked to it, in part because of the specials offered.
"Our drink specials are 99 cent margaritas on Tuesdays and Thursdays." Tapas owner Gus Jaurez said, "What's really special, though, is we also have these every Jayhawk game day. That really brings people in."
Customers agree that these specials are second to none.
"I go to Tapas because I really like the atmosphere and the specials," said Sarah Stephens, a senior from Osage City. "I always get the margaritas when I go. I've looked all around town, and Tapas has the best and cheapest around."
"It's a very special day to learn that we won," Juarez said. "Top of the Hill is one the best compliments to have in Lawrence."
Support like this is what won Tapas the Top of the Hill honor, and the restaurant and its employees couldn't be happier.
Tapas looks to continue its success by continuing these specials. — *Bret hyv*
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The film, Te Buffet of Life, premier was held in the Kansas Union Woodruff on Nov. 28, leaving the crew with around a month and a half to produce the half an hour long film.
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Most of the students participating in the course are not film majors. Michael Riedl, a freshman from El Dorado, said despite his lack of experience he was cast as a main character.
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"The Mount Oread Scholars program has been a wonderful program," Tuttle said. "It's been great for the students. The staff
Kathryn Tuttle, assistant to the provost, said next year, the Honors Program will include Mount Oread Scholars. She said it is a more comprehensive program for high-ability students, and the Honors Program will give them more access to honors courses.
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To be eligible for the program, students must have an ACT score of 28 or higher and graduate in the top 20 percent of their high school class. After their freshman year, they can to mentor incoming freshman and speak at events.
Zach Dennett, a freshman from Winfield, is a member of Mount Oread Scholars and the living learning community at GSP-Corbin Hall. The living learning community houses students taking similar classes on the same floor.
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Brandon Woodard, a Topeka senior studying political science, was announced as the presidential candidate by KUUnited yesterday.
STUDENT SENATE Woodard will run for Student Body President
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For the first time in KUUnited history, the current vice president will run for Student Body President on the coalition's ticket in 2013.
Blaine Bengtson, a Salina junior, will serve as the vice presidential candidate
Woodard said. "I know how KUNited operates."
Bengston directed the new game day recycling program Recycle & Blue, KU.
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Woodard said the recycling program and senate's current work to establish a Spanish minor are two of the changes he
The coalition will decide next year's platform during its spring meetings.
KUnited is the first student coalition to announce its candidates for Student Senate elections in April.
"I, as a student, have ideas I'm passionate about, but we get ideas from the coalition," Woodard said.
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The KUnited coalition was established 18 years ago and has won 18 of the past 19 elections.
is most proud of this year.
ents, unless stated otherwise, © 2012 The University Daily Kansan
Don't forget
Student Union Activities is hosting a Toys for Tots drive this week.
— Rachel Salyer
Today's Weather
Winds less than 5 mph. Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy.
HI: 61
LO: 34