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BACK TO SCHOOL / MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 2010 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / KANSAN.COM
RECREATION
Students exercise, socialize through intramural sports
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BY ALISON CUMBOW
Students looking to make new friends, have fun and avoid gaining weight can turn to intramural sports at the University.
KU students who take classes at the Lawrence campus can participate, and all skill levels are accepted.
in which participants can compete against one another in a safe, friendly environment," according to its website.
and an aim here are the The program, offered through the Ambler Student Recreation Services allows students to actively participate in sports "by providing an arena
Samantha Neal, a 2010 graduate from Leawood, has subbed for many intramural teams — most often for co-ed softball — even though she's never been a permanent player on any team.
"I haven't actually been on one because I never had enough time," she said. "I think it's a really good program."
The recreation center offers lots of sports to choose from - from basketball and soccer to bowling and kickball tournaments. Its goal is to provide a sport for everyone and engage everyone in a sport.
Whitney Runer, a graduate student from Fredonia, is the program manager of the intramural program at the University.
"Not only did I work in intramurals for two years, I also participated in intramurals for the last five years," she said.
Runner said she would recommend joining an intramural team to any students because it is a great way to get involved with other students.
"Its a good way to stay active and have some fun with friends," she said. Plus you get a shirt if you win."
Neal said she liked the intramural setup because of the social aspect.
"The best part of intramurals for me has been all the awesome people that I have met while working and playing," she said.
Max Freed, a recent graduate from
Opening this fall...
KU Dining Services is proud to announce the opening of the Mortar & Pestle Cafe-our first location on West Campus-in the new School of Pharmacy building.
Mortar & Pestle will offer guests grilled sandwiches, salads, wraps and hot entrées through a new FreshFusion concept, while the Pulse coffee shop and student store will serve healthy convenience snacks. Fresh Fare sandwiches and cold beverages.
Added to this wide-ranging selection of all-natural and organic items will be an old-fashioned soda fountain serving up all manner of ice cream confections including shakes, malts, phosphates and splits. An adjacent patio will provide outdoor seating for patrons of both the cafe and soda fountain.
MORTAR PESTLE
CAFÉ
2330 Yale Rd.
OVER $7,500 IN PRIZES!
One entry per ballot box at participating sponsors of the sweepstakes.
Ballots must be turned in by 4 pm CST on 8/20/10.
Staff of The University Daily Kansan are not eligible to win prizes in the Hawk Ticket Sweepstakes
Winners will be drown on the evening of 8/20/10 at Abe & Jones. You do not have to be present to win if you are not at the party you will be notified by e-mail. Winners must be able to present photo ID when claiming their prize.
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