notice JAYPLAY = 08.30.2007 GRAD CHECK Each year, students make the legendary walk through the Campanile, down The Hill and into the real world. We're here to check in on them. Nathan DeLee Year: 2002 Degree: Physics and Astronomy Hometown: Kansas Hometown: Kansas City Back in the day: Nathan was part of the honors program and spent most of his time studying in Malott Hall. He was also in the Society of Physics where he was President, Vice-President and Secretary. He was also in the University band for a semester his freshmen year. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO What he misses: Now a graduate student at Michigan State University in Astrophysics, Nathan says what he misses the most about Lawrence is Yelle Sub. What he is doing now: Nathan studies the structure of the Milky Way (not the candy bar). Studies found that the Milky Way might be composed of an inner and outer layer. Nathan studies the stars and based on the brightness, tries to prove this theory. What he says: "Know where the important forms for your department are and figure out how the University is put together. Everything should work out fine if you know that." Alaide Vilchis Ibarra WESCOEwit Guy 1: Hey, can you help me pop these balloons? Girl 1: Sure. I like popping balloons. Girl 2: (approaching) Oh my god, I thought those were gun shots! Girl 1: Relay for Life. . is that some sort of anti-abortion fundraiser? Girl 2: No... I thought it was some cancer-like thing. Girl 1: Oh... I never know what 'life' means these days. **Guy 1**: (Looking at his giant styrfoam Sonic cup) Ya know, Sonic really should stop using styrfoam. It leeches into everything and is really bad for the environment. **Girl 1:** Yeah, I know, geez, even McDonald's did away with those things. Guy 1: Yeah, but it still won't stop me from going to Sonic and buying giant drinks. It's too good. Professor: (displaying bottles of wine for class) These are some examples of wines from around the world. We've got a range of quality here, but in general, they're all quite good. Student: Sutter Home? (referring to a specific bottle) Girl 1: Well, of course not. Professor: Well, yes, Sutter Home is questionable. I would have to advise you all, not that I'm advising you to drink wine, but if you are faced with a Sutter Home wine, I would not recommend anything less than 10 dollars. But again, I am NOT advocating drinking. **Girl**: (a kickball goes flying from her hands and onto Jayhawk Blvd.) Ball! Ball! Ball! Ball! Ball! **Guy:** Hey..maybe you should say something like, "Help! Police!" or something instead of repeating Ball over and over. Then maybe people would pay attention. Ashley Thompson