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Volume 125 Issue 17
Monday, September 17, 2012
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WEEKEND WARRIOR DERRYBERRY
Known its concerts, the Bottleneck is flexible for any sort of event. The Bottleneck is located at 37 New Hampshire Street.
ASHLEIGH LEE/KANSAN
They say Sunday is a day of rest. I don't really know who they are, but what do they know anyway? Sunday is like the forgotten little sister of the weekend family, and she deserves just as much love as Friday and Saturday. Rest up, but have a little fun as well.
This weekend is the last home game for a while, so I understand that the combination of early-morning tailgating and late-night bar hopping could leave you a little worn out. So on Sunday, sleep past noon, stay in your sweats and soak up crappy reality TV for the day. That way when the sun sets, you're refreshed and ready to enjoy a little Sunday Funday action.
Have you ever watched Jeopardy and sat screaming the answer at the TV in question form? Neither have I, but I have been known to have lengthy conversations about useless facts that serve no purpose other than late night banter.
Worry not, I have found a use for all that useless knowledge.
The Bottleneck has its weekly Smackdown every Sunday! Doors open at 8 p.m. for trivia night and it will put you against other pop-culture know-it-alls for a chance to win a cash prize. The bar is open to anyone 18 and older, so you don't need to worry about your younger friends. The entry fee is $5, which goes towards the first place prize, and it's $1.75 for draws and $2.50 for wells.
At 11 p.m., following the knowledge knockout, the Bottleneck starts its karaoke night, where you can test your might on the microphone. Whether you're trying to impress a little lady with "Silly Love Songs" or embarrass yourself alongside your best bud belting out how you "Just Had Sex," the night is sure to be interesting. Cover is $3 for those underage and free for the 21 and up crowd.
If you don't feel like batting with your brain or your voice, Lawrence has plenty of other options for your end-of-the-week amusement.
For those who haven't gone bowling since their third grade birthday party, take it from this man-child: it's actually a lot of fun. Unfortunately, it can get pretty pricey. After paying for ugly shoe rentals, per-hour lane charges and the outrageously priced junk food at the snack bar, you can easily spend $30.
This isn't the case at Royal Crest Lanes on a Sunday evening, though. Starting at 11 p.m., $5 gets you shoes
and unlimited bowling until 1 a.m. and they usually have good deals on drinks. So grab a group of friends, split a pitcher of beer and go for the strike.
I know going out the night before the school or work week can seem
a bit daunting, and to some it may sound like an irresponsible idea, but give it a shot. If there's one thing I have learned from higher education, it's how to juggle late nights and lectures.
Don't get too crazy, but get out this
Sunday. Have some fun and learn the glory of Red Bull and coffee in the morning, my friends.
— Edited by Lauren Shelly
Pick & Plan Your Weekend with Fresh Finds From Our New Local Calender
Chancellor discusses university's future
NIKKI WENTLING
nwentling@kansan.com
In efforts to increase conversation and information sharing between the student body and University administration, Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little has agreed to a series of "Fireside Chats" with The University Daily Kansan to support a more direct line of communication.
In the first "Fireside Chat" of the semester, Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little met with The Kansan to discuss current campus issues.
U. S. News & World Report released the "Best Colleges 2013" rankings on Sept. 12. According to the report, the University is the top-ranked in Kansas. Overall, the University scored one point less than last year, moving its ranking from 46th to 51st among public universities.
progress with Bold Aspirations and the outlook for the rest of the school year.
teria pulled from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Classifications. The emphasis placed on certain criteria change
The rankings are based on cri-
UNIVERSITY RANKING
Gray-Little
"We certainly wish they had been higher," Gray-Little said. "We are looking at the ratings to see where the changes are and
each year, and Gray-Little said the University would explore the changes to the criteria.
what elements might have been ranked lower than they were previously"
One of the goals of the University's strategic plan, Bold Aspirations, is to have 21 graduate programs ranked in the top 10 of public universities. Twelve graduate programs ranked in the top 10 in the 2013 rankings.
BOLD ASPIRATIONS
Gray-Little said some goals of the Bold Aspirations plan would take up to 10 years to achieve. The
University has worked on implementing programs to reinvigorate the undergraduate experience, such as a first-year seminar, the common book program and an office of undergraduate research.
"Those are things that are underway and have started already." Grav-Little said.
Gray-Little said although the goals of Bold Aspirations are broader than trying to improve
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Oct. 23, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Book Talk "The Victory Lab: Mon-
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Nov 1, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Campaign 2012 with Bill Lacy and special guests
Nov. 14, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
An Eveing with Newt and Callista
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For full listing of events, visit
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