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Alumni have favorite spots as students
In 20 years, little has changed as far as places to hang out are concerned
BY HAVLEY JONES editor@kansan.com
As the cliche goes, things never change. That phrase certainly fits for the University of Kansas alumni. The places where students hang out and study are still the same.
Every student has to study some
where on campus at some point. Mark Logan, 1986 graduate, enjoyed the atmosphere of the graduate library.
"My favorite place to study was at the law library in Green Hall because it was quiet," Logan said. "I wasn't supposed
were my favorites" Jenny Harden Dorsten, 1996 graduate, said of her favorite party spots. "I knew people there, and they always had great music playing."
Whether it's 1986 or 2006, KU students have always had school traditions.
"I loved
to go there, though, since I was an undergraduate."
Too much studying depletes a student's mind and stomach, so going on a food run was still the typical thing to do. In response to where students went, Kevin Hawley, 1978 graduate said Joe's Bakey, 616 W. 9th St, was the place to go.
"It was open 24 hours a day and it hit it every hour of the day and
"I was in a fraternity, so we built a float for Homecoming every year. It was usually a Jayhawk stomping on a Tiger or something."
MARK LOGAN
1986 graduate
C h r i s Lazzarino, 1986 graduate, said he ate lunch about two times a week at his favorite local restaurant.
night," he said.
"Of course, that was back in our bottomless-pit days when we could afford to."
"I was in a fraternity, so we built
In addition to studying and eating, hanging out is a staple of college life. The social venues for Jayhawks of times past remain the same for students today.
cheeseburgers at The Wheel," he said. "I had a lot of friends who worked there."
"The Sandbar and The Crossing
a float for Homecoming every year," Logan said. "It was usually a Jayhawk stomping on a Tiger or something."
as the Rock Chalk chant.
Hawley appreciates that some traditions never grow old, such
"There's nothing else like it on the earth," he said. "It always lights me up."
Best and worst memories are not difficult for these alumni to dig up.
"I was in the band," Hawley said. "One of my favorite experiences was running out the shoot to see all those people in the stadium. That's probably most band members' memory
"The things you remember most are the relationships you had and the experiences you shared with the people you cared about."
JENNY HARDEN DORSTEN
1996 graduate
— trying to run over people and stuff like that."
Dorsten, on the other hand, wishes she could forget an experience that still haunts her.
said. "They decided that it took too long. It was devastating."
Despite her disappointment,
Dorsten realizes what counts.
Mine was the only class that they wouldn't let walk through the campanile," she
"The things you remember most are the relationships you had and the experiences you shared with the people you cared about," she said.
》 HOMECOMING
Professors love tradition of Homecoming events
Marching band, spirited games are among highlights
BY LAURA VEST editor@kansan.com
Tailgating and post-game parties are among some of the most highly-prized festivities that marked Homecoming tradition.
There are other traditions, too. Students don't always think them, but professors do—especially since many of them have taught at the University of Kansas for several years.
Lloyd Sponholtz, an associate professor of history who has taught at the University since 1967, mentioned a love for the band, parades and floats.
"I also like the coaches and their pep talks, the student leaders and the Rock Chalk (chant)," he said.
Bernie Kish, professor of sports management and ethics, said he loves reuniting with alumni and former friends and seeing the students interested in football. He said he appreciated a football
schedule games against someone we thought we could beat so the alumni could witness a victory."
The sound of a large marchgame against a quality opponent and a packed stadium.
The sound of ing band also appeals to Kish.
"This is what makes Homecoming — the pre-game and the halftime show. KU has always had an outstanding band," he said.
Professor of Spanish Connie
"This is what makes Homecoming the pre-game and the half-time show. KU has always had an outstanding band."
"A full stadium intimates the opponent," Kish said. "We used to
Garcia-Blanchard, whose sons have all graduated from the University, said the five senses are a guaranteed way to intensify any experience,
CONNIE GARCIA-BLANCHARD Professor of Spanish
you don't watch sports. It's like a coming home to show alumni the progress we've made."
BERNIE KISH professor of sports management and ethics
"Fall has its refreshing smells, brilliant orange hues and crisp air that is neither hot nor cold."
She also praised the University
season.
including Homecoming.
"Fall has its refreshing smells,brilliant orange hues and crisp air that is neither hot nor cold," she said.
Garcia Blanchard said she loves the Homecoming
"I like the excitement of it all"
she said. "It energizes you even if
for its "sophisticated and thorough approach to Homecoming even the tailgating."
warm feeling."
"People make an effort for Homecoming." she said. "It gives you a
George Wilson, professor of chemistry for 20 years and associate vice provost for research, said Homecoming has a special purpose on campus.
"The importance is placed on the undergraduate experience," Wilson said. "Tied to this is the need to remain connected with alumni, so if KU Homecoming accomplishes that in part, then it may be quite important."
Whether the festivities lie in a 'perfectly-timed' homework project, in a frozen hand grasping an ice-cold beverage or in the midst of several fans clad in crimson and blue, Homecoming is a time for all to celebrate.
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