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People have reported lines of about 40 people this semester, she said.
With the cold winter weather and countless new year's resolutions, overcrowding in the Amber Student Recreation Center is a prevalent problem at the start of a new semester. During peak hours, students often face long lines to get on a treadmill or weight machine.
then go outside to work out."
Parking is also an issue at the recreation center. There is limited parking for people without passes. For those looking to park for free, they must wait until 5 p.m. on weekdays. The time restrictions can lead to a heavy flow of people in the evening.
Donna Hultine, director of parking and transit, said there had always been a limited amount of spaces in the area. When the recreation center was created, traffic only grew
"The recreation center was built without any additional parking." Hultine said. "The lots that border the center were there before the building
"Around lunch time, 11 to 1, I find The Underground is almost too crowded to function."
THE UNDERGROUND
and at the time were already pretty full. I imagine over the years it's been hard to find a space in that lot at certain times of the day."
Kristin Abbey, a junior from Augusta, said that on a normal day, she spends about five minutes searching for a place to sit in The Underground. Then she usually just leaves out of frustration.
both its food options and convenient location, is one of the most crowded areas on campus. But Nona Golledge, director of KU Dining Services, said that according to their data, transactions have actually decreased from 2009 to 2010. On a typical day in January this year, 3,009 transactions were made at The Underground; a decrease from the 3,453 transactions made on an average day in January 2009.
"Sales relate to what the population is on campus from year to year," Golledge said. "Each day it
KRISTIN ABBEY
Augusta , junior
"Around lunch time, 11 to 1, I find The Underground is almost too crowded to function," Abbey said. "I usually go there during this time and that's when it is least tolerable."
The Underground, popular for
varies depending on the weather, and what classes and events are happening on campus. But days in January are pretty similar."
T he
Underground
first opened
in September 2004. The previous location only offered snacks and quick meals. Golledge said they came upon an opportunity to enhance service by renovating and adding to the space, but it was limited.
"We took the square footage we were given, 7,000 square feet, out as far as it could go and it soon became 11,500 square feet. It gave us a lot more space," Golledge said. "If we expanded anymore it would be very costly."
The venue is supposed to fit 707 people with additional seating outside. Golledge said it can be difficult to know the exact number of people in The Underground
at a given time because customers use several entrances. With the recognition of The Underground's popularity, KU Dining Services knew they needed to offer students other alternatives.
"We were surprised at how quickly The Underground became popular," Golledge said. "We immediately began adjusting our master plan to help spread out the traffic across campus."
Four Hawk Stops were added across campus, three of which, in strong, Watson Library and Anschutz libraries, are in close proximity to The Underground. The Anschutz Hawk Stop will be renovated to include a coffee Pulse Express and a wider range of food options. Other dining services, such as The Studio in Hashinger Hall and The Market at the Kansas Union, have been renovated in recent years. Even with the several different dining areas around campus, Golledge said she sometimes receives complaints about the lack of seating in The Underground.
"We do hear a few comments mainly during the winter when the outdoor seating is not being used," she said.
Golledge said the staff does all it can to keep the crowds moving in order for all diners to have a good experience.
"The Underground leadership does a great job being visible on the floor during peak serving hours to assist guests with moving through the operation." Golledge said. "They monitor the situation and offer suggestions on available seats."
- Edited by Kristen Liszewski
Taylor Smith, a junior from Fulton. Mo. plays the bassoon Friday night in Murphy Hall for the first 2010 performance of the KU School of Music Student Concert Series. Smith played for a crowd of more than 40 people. Music students earning performance degrees are required to perform two recitals during their time at the University. A calendar of the series can be found at www.musicku.edu.
Murphy Hall music
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It's no secret by now that Taylor Swift is the woman to watch. Not only is she sweeping the awards shows, recently winning three Grammys and a video music award, she has also been known for catching some serious cuties.
Taylor Swift linked to Glee actor
Monteith, 27, and Swift, 20, were spotted on an intimate dinner date Jan. 29 at Jerry's Deli. The couple was then seen together again at a pre-Grammy party hosted by Clive Davis, Sony Music's chief creative officer, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Jan. 30, according to MTV News.
CELEBRITY
Linked in the past to the middle JoBro Joe Jonas, Twilight hottie Taylor Lautner and in recent months John Mayer, Swift
has appeared to move on with a new up and coming celebrity Glee star Cory Monteith.
the newly announced second season of Glee, returning in April.
"I'm really loving Glee right now," said Swift, according to E!. "If [I did get offered a guest spot], I'd love to see what they would do with me."
The budding romance could also lead to a possible cameo on
More funding available for study abroad students
In the past Swift has been tight-lipped about her latest beau, but that never stopped anyone from gossiping before.
BY EMILY MCCOY emccoy@kansan.com
CAMPUS
— College News Network: Mille Appleton for The Arkansas Traveler, The University of Arkansas
Because there was a decrease in applicants for the spring semester, Robert Lopez, outreach coordinator with the Office of Study Abroad, said the students who do decide to study abroad might have an easier time getting funding from the office.
"Chances at getting a scholar
Students looking to study abroad might have an easier time looking for ways to pay for their trip, with an increase in funding and a smaller pool of scholarship applicants.
Chances at ship are better with fewer applicants," Lopez said.
financing from endowments, businesses, alumni and general donations for its scholarship fund. While she said the amount of scholarships the office offers is usually fairly steady, this year the office had a welcome increase in money for scholarship.
Additionally, the Office of Study Abroad is also introducing two scholarships for this upcoming summer term. This fall, the Gus Meyer
"This year is kind of a boon." Hamilton said.
Kendall Mackey, a senior from Mission, said she wasn't eligible for any scholarships when she studied in France and Italy in the fall of 2008. Mackey said she took out private loans to fund her trip.
Sue Lorenz, director of the
"Chances at getting a scholarship are better with fewer applicants."
ROBERT LOPEZ
Office of Study Abroad outreach
coordinator
Office of Study Abroad, said she hoped the increase in scholarships available would help students like Mackey in the future. However, she said the office's a cadre emic requirements
The Office of Study Abroad requires that students who apply for scholarships have:
Jr. Memorial Scholarship, a new $32,000 endowment fund, will add to the scholarships available.
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Justine Hamillon, program coordinator with the Office of Study Abroad, said the office depends on
A minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average for for students applying for semester or academic year scholarships
for scholarship applicants wouldn't change.
"The new scholarships just mean that we can go a little deeper into the pool of eligible applicants," Lorenz said.
Hamilton said students who don't meet the requirements for Office of Study Abroad scholarships might still be eligible for scholarships from other organizations. She said the office provided information to students who don't meet the eligibility requirements for scholarships throughout the office.
A minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA for the summer scholarship.
The deadline for scholarship applications through the office for the summer and the upcoming academic year is March 1.
Edited by Jesse Rangel
ADMINISTRATION
Interim CLAS dean is latest candidate
The student question-and answer session is scheduled for Thursday. Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. in the
International Room of the Kansas Union.
Students will be able to meet the third candidate for the dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Greg Simpson, on Thursday. Simpson is currently the interim dean of liberal arts and sciences.
Simpson said he's excited for the opportunity.
"It's been really a great experience to have the opportunity to be in this position for a while and I'm excited about the prospect of making it more long term," Simpson said.
The next candidate will be announced on Monday, Feb. 8. The other two candidates previously
announced are Joseph C. Shields, chairman of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ohio University, and Susan Carlson, associate provost for faculty advancement and diversity at Iowa State University. More information on the candidates can be found on the provost's website, provost.ku.edu.
Annie Vangsnes
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