FEATURE ★ in Massachusetts that assists colleges with campus development, says campus is an art form that should be appreciated. Having helped plan nearly 4,200 campus landscapes around the world, Dober says each campus offers different features. At the University of Miami the campus features palm trees, in Normam, Okla., monuments grace the grounds, and at New England colleges the range of seasons filters through the landscape. KU alumni remember the beauty of the changing seasons on campus, says Marion Paulette, another landscape architect at KU. The leaves drift to the ground, soon snow will arrive and the blossoms of spring will emerge in April. Fall reminds Jaime Andrews, 2008 graduate, of walking across campus, watching trees drop their leaves. Depending on the weather, Jaime says she would dip her feet in the Chi Omega fountain or relax under her favorite tree: a tilted, old walnut tree in Marvin Grove. The natural, historic landscapes on the KU campus continue to offer memories and daily escapes for students. While Silverstein sits on her brightly colored blanket propped up against a tree, she feels the refreshment brought by the outdoors. The rustling leaves and warm sunlight offer her more than just a pretty campus 11' Au natureale: The natural beauty of KU's campus isn't just for looks; it also helps students relax between classes, do homework on the spacious lawns and soak up the sun. If you're feeling stressed, check out the open area in front of Watson Library, the wooded Marvin Grove or the hill beside Potter Lake. con Gomez/KANSAN the cementery. ply can't. Neely will be conducting the second Halloween Bash tonight at the Lied Center. Presented by the School of Music and featuring the University Symphony Orchestra, the Halloween Bash will feature songs to get anybody's heartbeat racing for the approaching Halloween weekend. There will be a costume contest before the concert for all who dare to dress up like the symphony itself. Neely himself will be wearing five or six different costumes throughout the performance to match each musical piece he will be conducting. Evan Palmer/KANSAN SEE COSTUMES ON PAGE 3A Scott Sheu, a senior from Manhattan, looks through racks of clothing Saturday morning in the lobby of Murphy Hall. The Theatre Department, which is hosting a costume contest today, had a costume sale in preparation for the event. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO BE FOR HALLOWEEN AND HOW MUCH ARE YOU WILLING TO SPEND? COURTNEY SLONE Derby junior Strawberry Shortcake "I wouldn't spend more than $35. It's ridiculous unless you're going to wear it for five more years." MEG PATRZYKONT Kansas City junior Marylin Monroe "I think that if you spend $200 on an outfit, that is ridiculous." JULIA GUARD Lawrence senior Modern Ghost "I'm not into dropping $50 on a costume. It seems a little fresh- GREG SCHLEIFMAN Arlington senior Miller High Life guy “$25 is the highest I’d pay, it’s not like it’s your wedding.” KATELYN MITALSKI Shawnee junior Smurf "I went to Fun and Games, bought a bottle of body paint for $16, that's all I'll need for years." NATE KANEY Minnetonka, Minn., junior First night: Sheik Second night: MILF Hunter "I spent $40 dollars for both, it’s definitely worth it for a once-a-year deal." DAVID COHEN Chicago junior Allen from "The Hangover" "I was Billy Mays last year. It's cheap and I wanted to utilize the beard again." 1 students need to washington for Stewart, Colbert marches Individual students and a group of KU Young Democrats will be at the National Mall tomorrow for the "Rally to Restore Sanity" and the "March to Keep Fear Alive." FOOTBALL|10A The Jayhawks have lost by an aggregate score of 159-24 in three Big 12 games. They'll look to a third-string quarterback in an effort to stop the bleeding Saturday in Arms against the Iowa State Cyclones. Kansas looks for first league win Saturday INDEX Classifieds. .9A Crossword. .4A Cryptoquips. .4A Opinion. .5A Sports. .10A Sudoku. .4A WEATHER Mostly Sunny SATURDAY 72 42 Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy weather.com All contents, unless stated otherwise, © 2010 The University Daily Kansan