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Friday, September 22, 1995
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Music Stores Galore
Music stores spin out variety of sound styles
By Tara Trenary
Kansan staff writer
The music scene in Lawrence has boomed in the last few years — from Pearl Jam on the Hill in Spring 1992 to the more recent Jayhawk Music festival.
And the number of music stores in Lawrence these days shows it.
John Kiefer, owner of Kief's Discount Records and Stereo Supply, 2429 Iowa St., said that music stores had been coming and going swiftly since the opening of Kief's 36 years ago.
"They usually only last about five years," he said.
Because new students arrive every year and usually leave four years later, they aren't able to see the history and tradition of the older stores, Kiefer said. Every store seems equal to the students.
But are the stores equal?
The Billboard Top Ten Albums from the September 21 edition of Rolling Stone include "Cracked Rear View" by Hootie and the Blowfish at No. 1 and "Sixteen Stone" by Bush at No. 2.
The prices on top compact discs at Hastings Books Music & Video on the corner of Iowa and 23rd streets, The End Compact Discs and Tapes, 1000 Massachusetts St., Streetside Records, 1403 W. 23rd St., Vibia, 911 Massachusetts St., and Kief's fall within the same range — $10.88 to $15.99.
Each of these stores replenishes its inventory at least once a week, and all except Kief's can have special orders within a week.
Kief's can have a special order within three to six weeks.
Return policies vary among the stores, but all except The End will accept an unopened item with a receipt for a cash refund.
Jim White, co-manager of The End, said that because customers were able to listen to the CD before purchasing it at The End, an exchange only would be accepted within two weeks of the purchase with a customer receipt.
Although Lawrence stores are alike, each offers a twist.
The End has live bands inside the store.
The End has five bands inside the store. Recently, They Might Be Giants, Spearhead, Wilco, Everclear and The Toadies have performed there.
Hastings offers something for everyone, from movie watchers to computer hackers.
"We encompass the whole entertainment spectrum," said Jeff Timmons, music manager.
Hastings not only carries CDs and tapes, but also books, videos for sale or rent, magazines, computer software and a full line of accessories for each, Timmons said.
For students who are unsure of their music needs, Vibes and Kiefs carry the Muze System, which is a computerized encyclopedia of artists and albums, said Michelle Waddell, Vibes manager.
Vibes also carries a large selection of sheet music, T-shirts, comic books and posters, she said.
Melissa Miller, Sioux Falls, S.D., senior, said that the KU student had diverse tastes, and that having a selection of music stores to choose from offered something for everyone.
"I think it's good because it causes competition, which provides better prices for consumers," she said.
Yearbook portraits will be taken through Sept. 29 in the Rotunda of Strong Hall. For more information, call Heather Harris at 864-3728.
ON CAMPUS
Mustard Seed Christian Fellowship will sponsor praise and worship at 7 tonight at 700 Wakaraus St. For more information, call Hugh Wentz at 841-2647.
St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center will celebrate Mass at 12:30 p.m. today at Danforth Chapel.
KU Ki-Aikdo Club will meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow at 207 Robinson Center. For more information, call Matt Stumpe at 864-6592.
KU Hellenic Club will meet at 6 p.m. tomorrow
at the International Room in the Kansas Union.
For more information; call Myria at 832-8829.
Canterbury House (Episcopal/Anglican) will celebrate Holy Eucharist at 5 p.m. Sunday at 1116 Louisiana St
Ecumenical Christian Ministries will sponsor a Presbyterian/UCC worship at 5 p.m. Sunday at 1204 Oread Ave. For more information, call Thad Holcombe at 843-4933.
Lutheran Campus Ministry will sponsor dinner and worship at 6 p.m. Sunday at 1116 Louisiana St. For more information, call Brian Johnson at 843-4948.
Office of Study Abroad will sponsor an informational meeting about Great Britain Direct Exchange at 10:30 a.m. Monday at 4063 Wescoe Hall. For more information, call Nancy Mitchell at 864-3742
Alcoholics Anonymous will meet at 11:30 a.m.
Monday at 1204 Oread Ave.
Office of Study Abroad will sponsor an informational meeting about study in a French-speaking country at 3:30 p.m. Monday at 4012 Wescoe Hall.
A outline in Monday's Kansan contained incorrect information. Jennifer Nichols, Topeka junior, is the lead actor in "The Butterfly."
Weather
CORRECTION
MIDWN LOW
84 ° • 70 °
48 ° • 24 °
44 ° • 29 °
47 ° • 36 °
51 ° • 33 °
74 ° • 62 °
76 ° • 66 °
45 ° • 32 °
76 ° • 48 °
59 ° • 44 °
47 ° • 34 °
58 ° • 37 °
51 ° • 33 °
Source: Brian Buckley, KU Weather Service
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ON THE RECORD
KU police arrested an 18-year-old KU student Wednesday night at Watson Library for attempting to steal a book. According to the police report, the suspect snuck a copy of Strictly Ghetto Property into a friend's backpack in an attempt to embarrass him. The book set off the library's alarm.
morning at the intersection of Mississippi Street and Memorial Drive on charges of driving while intoxicated and possession of drug paraphernalia, KU police reported.
A 21-year-old KU student was struck twice in the face early Thursday morning while walking home from Johnny's Tavern, 401 N. Second St. A car stopped and the suspect got out and punched the student twice in the face, police said. The suspect was described as a white male in his 20s. The victim received a cut over the left eye and was taken to Lawrence Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released, police said.
A 23-year-old Lawrence man was arrested Thursday
A truck valued at $2,000 was stolen Wednesday morning from the 1200 block of Ohio Street, Lawrence police reported. The victim told police that someone may have entered her residence and taken the key.
A residence was burglarized between Wednesday morning in the 800 block of Tennessee Street. Items valued at $106 and $105 in cash were stolen, and a door window screen valued at $60 was damaged. Lawrence police reported.
A cellular phone valued at $100 was stolen between 3 and 4 p.m. Thursday from a car on the 1300 block of Massachusetts Street. Lawrence police reported.
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