A FRESH START OUT What KU students like about starting school by Katrina Mohr School is back in session.Whether it's your first year, your last or somewhere in between, there is always something enjoyable about the beginning of a new round of classes. Think about what makes you happy and read on to find out what KU students said when asked "what is your favorite thing about starting a new semester?" Paul Kolarik, Overland Park 2007 graduate "Football season." These fans love football season too. Many students have torn down goalposts following big victories during the past few seasons. FILE PHOTO Stephanie Puddy, Sioux City, Iowa senior "That this is my last semester. I also like the leaves." Valerie Skubal, Shawnee sophomore "Being in Lawrence the weeks before school starts and hanging out with returning friends. I also like going to my new classes and scooping out the hotties." Taylor Messner Schaack, Wichita junior "The week before school starts when you have no classes and you can party hard." Katie Danner, St. Charles, Mo., graduate student "There's a hopeful future and I like to start new designs for architecture." Justin Klenda, LaCrosse senior "Getting back into the groove of things." Grant Buckingham, Santa Monica, Cali., Junior "The weather and the welcoming atmosphere." CELEBRATE AND SAVE WITH THE NEW TALON PROGRAM. PHONE FEATURES: > Built-in Camera > Bluetooth-enabled > Slim and Fashionable Design > Available in Cosmic Black, Pink Fascination and Midnight Steel TALON IS AN EXCLUSIVE SPRINT PLAN ONLY FOR KU STUDENTS TALON BENEFITS: FREE Text Messaging NO Credit Check NO Deposits NO Mail-in Rebates SAVE UP TO $200 ON THE KATANA II BY SANYO ONLY $49.99 No mail-in rebates Regular price$ 249.99 Sprint *Offer requires in-store purchase only at the KU Bookstores location, activation of a new line of service and a two-year subscriber agreement. Additional terms and restrictions may apply. KU BOOKSTORES KANSAS UNION LEVEL 2 (785) 864-8125 kubookstores.com THE OFFICIAL BOOKSTORES OF KU 08→ JAYPLAY 08.16.2007