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Uniquely Lawrence
Saturday, August 14, 2004
The freedom to drink Coke for breakfast, the awkwardness of 24/7 mating rituals, the discovery of avant-garde jazz -- there is no substitute for college life. We know that you're here to pack your brain full of book smarts, but don't forget there's a unique and funky town out there full of cheap things to do (and I'm talking cheap -- a buck fifty, tops).

Culture course
Saturday, August 14, 2004
In any college town it's easy for a student to get stuck in an entertainment rut, where the most culturally significant item of the night is the dirty limerick written on the bar of choice's greasy bathroom wall.
Fortunately for Kansas University students, Lawrence isn't just another "college town."

Bored? Start a band - or a riot
Saturday, August 14, 2004

Venues support ‘smoking' music scene
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Although cigarettes may not be allowed in Lawrence venues, the music scene is still pretty -- cough -- "smoking." A few new havens for live performers opened their doors in 2004. And a few places that stopped booking music for years reintroduced themselves into the world of cover charges and earplugs.

Going for broke
Saturday, August 14, 2004
Lawrence is a cool place, but every college student needs to get away from time to time. So where can you go when your travel ambitions outweigh the meager contents of your wallet? Two words: Think Kansas.

Local flava
Saturday, August 14, 2004

Tips for a successful road trip in Kansas
Saturday, August 14, 2004

Artistic exposure
Saturday, August 14, 2004
The student art scene in Lawrence is alive and well, especially in the creative peripheries of the downtown area. But students who want to get involved should be prepared to make the first move.

Five cool festivals and seasonal events
Saturday, August 14, 2004