Jayplays Spring break issue

March 08, 2007

crash on couches around the world page 5 | travel guide page 10 | vacation checklist page 16 | and more

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An appointment with the dentist is a mundane affair, the sometimes-painful oral hygienic price we pay for living in a civilized society. It has little, if anything, to do with beaches and bikinis, which is precisely why Im so mad at my mother for scheduling two appointments for me during this years spring break. Why, I asked her, would you subject me to that torture when I could be eating breakfast burritos in Corpus Christi, Texas, or walking through Central Park in New York City, as Jennifer Denny recommends in Destination: Spring Break (page 10)? But for those of you taking a trip more glamorous than one to the dentists chair, be sure to check out Spring Break Countdown (page 16). Lindsey St. Clair offers a day-by-day breakdown of things youll want to do before you board the plane, from asking for time off of work to waxing away unsightly hair. But wherever you go, try to have more fun than Denny did on her last night (well, the morning after) in Las Vegas last month (page 19). So thanks, mom. See you at the dentists office. Dave Ruigh, co-editor

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muSic ANd EvENTS

Rock Chalk Revue, Chin Up Chin Up and more

people 10 health 16 speak 19

dESTiNATiON: SpriNg BrEAk

An insiders guide to the top tourist cities

one couch at a time

Master the fine art of flirting

Crash with strangers and see the world for free

contact 09

SpriNg BrEAk cOuNTdOwN what happens in vegas...

puttin out the vibes

Day-by-day tips to prepare for your vacation

The unhappy end to Jennifer Dennys Sin City bash

ON THE COVER: PHOTO ILLUSTRATION/ ANNA FALTERMEIER

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Gallery Exhibit: The Dead Sea Scrolls. Science City at Union Station, 9:30 a.m.7:30 p.m., $2036, www.sciencecity.com. The Dead Sea Scrolls will be on display through May 13.

THURSDAY

march 08

Big 12 Basketball Tournament Party. Lobby, Kansas Union, 12 p.m., FREE. Softball: Kansas vs. Drake. Arrocha Ballpark, 2 p.m., ticket required, www.kuathletics.com.

FRIDAY

march 09

Squiggle Puppet Productions Shows. Oread Books, Kansas Union, Level 2, 10:30 a.m., FREE, www.oreadbooks.com.

SATURDAY

march 10

Lawrence Youth Ballet presents Peter Pan. Lawrence Arts Center, 2 p.m., $3.505.50, www.lawrenceartscenter.com.

SUNDAY

march 11

TUESDAY

march 13

VENUES

where?

Poetry Slam. Hawks Nest, Kansas Union, 7 p.m.

Gallery Exhibit: The Neighborhood Show. Signs of Life, 10 a.m.11 p.m., FREE, www. signsoflifegallery.com. Big 12 Basketball Tournament Party. Lobby, Kansas Union, 12 p.m., FREE. Tea Time. Traditions Area, Kansas Union, 3 p.m., FREE. UMKC Jazz Matinee. Mikes Tavern, 6 p.m., 21+, FREE. Lecture:Ordinary Sadists: The Holocaust and Abu Ghraib. Big 12 Room, Kansas Union, 7 p.m., FREE, www.ku.edu/~rambam. Film: The Cup. 3139 Wescoe Hall, 7 p.m., FREE. Rock Chalk Revue. Lied Center, 7 p.m., $15, www.lied.ku.edu. Theater: The Maids. CraftonPreyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 7:30 p.m., $10, www.kutheatre. com. Dropkick Murphys/Sick of It All/Aggrolites. Beaumont Club, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $20, www. dropkickmurphys.com. Ana Popovic. Knuckleheads Saloon, 8 p.m., 21+, $12, www. anapopovic.com. Theater: The Curious Savage. Lawrence Community Theatre, 8 p.m., $15.0221.46. Film: We Are Marshall. Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union, 8 p.m., $2 or FREE w/ SUA movie card. Russ Kerley Birthday Bash/ Swill/Voodoo Kitchin. Grand Emporium, 9 p.m., 21+, $5. Neon. Bottleneck, 10 p.m., 18+, $35. Kaw Valley Project. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+, $2, www. myspace.com/kawvalleyproject. Bob Bowman and Bow Dog. The Blue Room, 21+, FREE.

Blackpool Lights/Lawrence Letterday/Supernaughts/ Reach/Soul Servers/Simple Complexity. Record Bar, 6 p.m., all ages, www.blackpoollights.com. Rock Chalk Revue. Lied Center, 7 p.m., $15, www.lied.ku.edu. Trivia Riot. The Brick, 7 p.m., $5, www.thebrickkcmo.com. Theater: The Maids. CraftonPreyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 7:30 p.m., $10, www.kutheatre. com. Film: We Are Marshall. Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union, 8 p.m., $2 or FREE w/ SUA movie card. Tech N9ne. Granada, 8 p.m., all ages, $20, www.therealtechn9ne. com. 100 Years War/Stella Link. Grand Emporium, 8 p.m., 21+, www.myspace.com/itisfalconry. Proto Kaw feat. Kerry Livgren/ Andy McKee. Beaumont Club, 8 p.m., all ages, $16, www. protokaw.com. Five Defy/Anvil Chorus/ Shudder. Mikes Tavern, 9 p.m., 21+, www.myspace.com/ fivedefy. Kaze Jesus. Boobie Trap Bar, 9:30 p.m., all ages, $56, www. myspace.com/kaze. The Slats/The Kinetiks/Radio Moscow. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$2, www.myspace. com/theslats. KJHKs Sweet 16 Plow the Fields Birthday! Jackpot Saloon, 10 p.m., 18+, www. thejackpotsaloon.com. Dead Girls Ruin Everything. Bottleneck, 18+, www. deadgirlsruineverything.com Todd Snider. Knuckleheads Saloon, 21+, $18, www. toddsnider.net.

Tennis: Kansas vs. Nebraska. First Serve Tennis, 5200 Clinton Parkway, 11 a.m., ticket required, www.kuathletics.com. Knit Lawrence. Miltons downtown, 3:30 p.m., FREE, www.knitlawrence.org. Anyone can come join this knitting group for coffee and conversation. Red Jumpsuit Aparatus/ Emery/Scary Kids Scaring Kids. Granada, 6 p.m., all ages, $18, www.redjumpsuit.com. Lamb of God/Trivium/ Machinehead/Gojira. Beaumont Club, 6 p.m., all ages, $24, www.lamb-of-god.com. Rock Chalk Revue. Lied Center, 7 p.m., $21, www.lied.ku.edu. Lawrence Youth Ballet presents Peter Pan. Lawrence Arts Center, 7 p.m., $3.505.50, www.lawrenceartscenter.com. Wichita Slugout. The Cotillion, 8 p.m., $15.5030.50, www. thecotillion.com. DJ Kevin Scott. VooDoo Lounge at Harrahs Casino, 8 p.m., 21+. Handicapped Love Affair/ The Noise FM. The Grand Emporium, 8 p.m., 21+, www. handicappedloveaffair.com. The Growing Robot Population/State of Empathy/ Stateside. Boobie Trap Bar, 8:30 p.m., all ages, $56. Ste. Simone. Mikes Tavern, 9 p.m., 21+, www.myspace.com/ stesimone. Snowden/Mulajube/ Nomathmatics/Five Star Crush. Record Bar, 9 p.m., 21+, $10, www.snowden.info. The Gleam/The Machine Gun Blues. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$2, www.thegleamusa.com. Dr. Dog / The Teeth /What Made Milwaukee Famous. Bottleneck, all ages, $9 adv./ $11 at the door, www.drdogmusic.com.

PBR Built Ford Tough. Kemper Arena, 2 p.m., $21101, www. kemperarenakc.com. Theater: The Curious Savage. Lawrence Community Theatre, 2:30 p.m., $15.0221.46. Carillon concert w/ Elizabeth Berghout. Memorial Campanile, 5 p.m., FREE, www.carillon. ku.edu. Chess Night. Henrys on Eighth, 7 p.m., FREE. Theater: The Curious Savage. Lawrence Community Theatre, 8 p.m., $15.02-21.46. Dead Legend/Lucky Stiffs/3X Lucky. Boobie Trap Bar, 8:30 p.m., all ages, $5-6, www. myspace.com/deadlegend. Trentalange/Kirsten Pauldan Band. Record Bar, 9 p.m., 21+, www.myspace.com/trentalange.

Riverdance. Lied Center, 7:30 p.m., $33.5047.00, www.lied. ku.edu. Faculty Recital: Vincent Gnojek, saxophone. Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 7:30 p.m., FREE, www.arts.ku.edu/ musicdance. Yung Nitty. Boobie Trap Bar, 9:30 p.m., all ages, $56, www. myspace.com/yungdrugs. Bible of the Devil/MINSK. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+, $2, www.myspace.com/ bibleofthedevil. Drink & Draw! Jackpot Saloon, 10 p.m., 18+, FREE, www. thejackpotsaloon.com. Scissor Sisters Official After Party. Record Bar, 21+,www. scissorsisters.com. Exit Clove/The Bridge. Bottleneck, 18+, $8 .

Beaumont Club 4050 Pennsylvania St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 561-2560

Bottleneck 737 New Hampshire St. Lawrence (785) 841-5483 The Brick 1727 McGee St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 421-1634 Fatsos 1016 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 865-4055 Gaslight Tavern 317 N. Second St. Lawrence (785) 856-4330 Grand Emporium 3832 Main St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 531-1504 Harbour Lights 1031 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 841-1960 Jackpot Saloon 943 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 843-2846 The Jazzhaus 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 749-3320 The Record Bar 1020 Westport Road Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-5207 Replay Lounge 946 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 749-7676 Signs of Life 722 Massachusetts St. Lawrence (785) 830-8030 Uptown Theater 3700 Broadway St. Kansas City, Mo. (816) 753-8665 VooDoo Lounge 1 Riverboat Drive Kansas City, Mo. (816) 889-7320

Gallery Exhibit: Material World. Gallery, Kansas Union, 9 a.m.4:30 p.m. Lecture: No Borders Movements and the Struggle Against National Forms of Discrimination. Conference Hall, Hall Center, 3:30 p.m., www. hallcenter.ku.edu. Gender Seminar w/ Ann Cudd. Seminar Room, Hall Center, 3:30 p.m., www.hallcenter.ku.edu/ Seminar/Gender. Dennis Winslett. The Blue Room, 7p.m. 21+, FREE Hella/Whos Your Favorite Son, God? Record Bar, 9 p.m., 18+, $8, www.hellaband.com. This Is My Condition/FUN. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$2, www.thisismycondition.com. Jess Lightner. Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 7:30 p.m., FREE

MONDAY

march 12

Riverdance. Lied Center, 4 p.m., $33.5047.00, www.lied.ku.edu. Buddys Birthday Bash. Uptown Theatre, 7 p.m., $5, www.uptowntheatre.com. Documentary: America at a Crossroads. Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union, 7 p.m., FREE, www.hallcenter. ku.edu. Chess Night. Aimees Coffeeshop, 7 p.m., FREE, www. aimeescoffee.tripod.com. SevenDust. Beaumont Club, 7:30 p.m., all ages, $22, www. sevendust.com. Drag the River/Jackie Carol/ Chad Rex. Record Bar, 8 p.m., 21+, www.myspace.com/ dragtheriver.

WEDNESDAY

march 14

Chin Up Chin Up/The Narrator. Replay Lounge, 10 p.m., 21+,$2, www.myspace.com/ chinupchinup.

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by Katrina Mohr

CouchSurfing creator Casey Fenton beholds the power of the couch.

Site founders, Casey Fenton, Daniel Hoffer, Sebastien Le Tuan and Leonardo Silviera, CouchSurfing, literally.

CouchSurfers explain why staying with strangers is the best way to travel

I stood outside of the Termini train station in Rome waiting to be picked up by someone named Matteo in a blue Volkswagen Golf. I passed the time in the rain squinting at every car that passed. I was anxious because I had only seen a picture of Matteo and was worried that we would have trouble recognizing each other. My phone vibrated, announcing a new text message: I right in front you. I was so nervous that I would miss the car that I failed to see the blue Golf parked two feet away. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

PhoTos couRTesy of couchsuRfInG.coM

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Katrina Mohr, Boulder senior, poses with her host, Aline Jenon, in Namur, Belgium.

under what conditionS would you let a Stranger Stay at your houSe?

Crystal Bock, with her hosts Marion, a juggling teacher, and Frank, whom she stayed with before she found a place to live in Cork, Ireland. Matteo, dressed in a flawless dark blue Italian suit, stepped out of the car with an umbrella for me. We both smiled shyly and kissed each other on the cheek. It was the first time for both of us and we werent sure what to say or how to act. After a week of e-mails and text messages we had just now met in person. A friend and I were going to sleep at his apartment for the weekend. Our first CouchSurfing experience had begun. The next two days were unforgettable. Matteo, a 30-year-old civil engineer, was our touristic bus as he drove my friend and I all over Rome. Our faces were pressed against the windows as he told us about Romes modern and ancient marvels in his accented English. We ended up staying with his childhood friend, Luca, a 30-year-old liver transplant surgeon, because Matteo had an unexpected work conflict. Immediately after we picked up Luca, who had been working and living in London, at the airport, he trusted us with the keys to his onebedroom apartment. Luca offered us his bed because he would be working at a hospital for 24 hours straight, but my friend and I felt more comfortable sharing the small but comfortable pullout couch. Both mornings, Matteo and Luca called to check in and give us advice on how to see the very best of Rome. When we parted, I knew that such as location, age, language and I would probably never see either of gender, and then e-mail the ones they them again. However, this short visit strengthened my belief that kindness feel compatible with. If the potential host also feels comfortable with the among strangers still exists, despite arrangement, then they can make my parents reaction when I told them I was going to stay with people I met on plans to meet face to face. Visits can be as short as a cup of coffee or as long as the Internet. a few months, but most visits are one The CouchSurfing Project is an or two nights. online global network that connects Members can leave references about travelers who are looking for a place to stay with locals who are willing to people they hosted or stayed with on their profiles. This vouching system provide accommodations for free. As puts safety and of March 1, 2007, trust into the the network aS of MarCh 1, 2007, the hands of the has more than network haS More than CouchSur fing 174,336registered members in 213 174,336 regiStered MeMberS in community. A computer countries. 213 CountrieS. programmer Unlike social in Conway, N. networking sites such as Facebook.com and MySpace. H., named Casey Fenton created the com, which keep members connected project. Fenton, then an overworked online with people they already talk to, 22-year-old, needed a break and found a cheap, last-minute plane ticket to CouchSurfing.com is intended to bring complete strangers together offline to Iceland. Not knowing a soul in the create unique bonds that cross cultures country and with only four days to plan and no place to stay, Fenton hacked and continents. The CouchSurfing into the University of Icelands student motto is Participate in Creating a Better World, One Couch at a Time. directory. He spammed 1,500 students Judging by the more than 38,000 with a message saying he was coming in a few days and wanted to see the successful surfings and the more than 44,000 friendships created on the site, real Iceland. He received more than 50 replies and ended up spending CouchSurfing is truly changing lives. the weekend sleeping in a garage and This is how it works: Anyone can set up a free online profile that describes partying with newfound friends he has kept to this day. who they are, what they do, where When he returned to the United they live and whether they are able to States he decided that he wanted to host travelers. Surfers, or travelers, can travel like that all the time. Creating search for available hosts using criteria the network took him four years, but in January 2004, with help from three friends, CouchSurfing.com debuted and the four founders gave members the opportunity to make friends out of strangers while traveling. So members will see that you are serious about the project, put up a picture, fill out the entire profile and make friends, says Justin Montgomery, 2006 graduate. Montgomery had plans with six hosts for his travels in Europe last summer when the CouchSurfing site crashed three days before he was supposed to go. The site was down for a month, from June to July 2006, but it was rebuilt and CouchSurfing 2.0 has been stable and fully operational ever since. Montgomery lost all of his contacts and the e-mails he had sent to the hosts and had to start over with the interim CouchSurfing emergency board. Montgomery was lucky enough to connect with two members to host he and his mom in Italy. In Genova, a 27-year-old student hosted Montgomery and his mom for two nights. Both of them had their own rooms and their host cooked them meals that used regional ingredients,he says. In return, they cooked a breakfast of eggs, sausage and toast so that their host could experience an American meal. Montgomery was upset that he wasnt able to CouchSurf during the whole trip as he had planned, but it worked out, he says. After his mom left he continued to travel, met a couple

Excluding parties and social circumstances, I would rather not let a stranger stay at my house. R.W. Smith, Pleasanton, Calif., junior

If they didnt have anywhere else to go. Ive let band members stay at my house who I didnt know. Maggie Jones, Seneca junior

I would not let a stranger stay inside my house. The garage is a different story. Adam Taylor, Lenexa senior

CouChSurfing StatiStiCS
Couchsurfers: 174,336 Successful surfings: 38,000+ Friendships created: 44,000+ Countries represented: 213 Top country: United States Cities represented: 21,215 Top city: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Languages represented: 993 Signups last week: 3,106 Average age: 25 Available couches: 136,414 Source: CouchSurfing.com

If they were drunk and didnt have a ride home or a place to go. Jessica Mack, St. Louis junior

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from California in Prague and was invited to stay two nights with them. You shouldnt just rely on CouchSurfing, Montgomery says. It makes things easier, but traveling in foreign countries forced me to develop interaction skills and make friends on my own. Jason Palikij, 2006 graduate, says CouchSurfing helped him get around in an unfamiliar environment and let him find out how other cultures perceive him. I never thought of myself as a loud American, Palikij says, but my Swedish hosts commented that I was very opinionated. Palikij surfed with two couples while in Sweden for an academic conference. He says that having his hosts show him around was much better than a prebought package because they took it upon themselves to be his tour guides. Palikijs first hosts took him to IKEA and made sure he found Swedish fish candy after he mentioned how much he enjoyed it in the United States. Eating with them gave him a lot of insight into what it is like to be a native Swede, he says. His hosts made a point of sitting down for meals together and introduced him to open-faced sandwiches, which he makes all the time now, he says. In return for their generosity Palikij brought his hosts wine as a gift and taught them drinking games. CouchSurfing is not for people who want to mooch, Palikij says. Its a grassroots form of being a foreign ambassador for your country. As Palikijs experience shows, hosts and surfers both take the exchange personally. The project is not about finding a free place to stay its a way of gaining an insider perspective instead of just observing a country and its culture. Hosts let travelers into their homes and take them places they would never be able to find on their own as a regular tourist. Surfers need to be respectful and acknowledge the risk hosts take by inviting them into their daily lives, says Ethan Gilsdorf, a Boston-based freelance writer who is working on a travel anthology that includes CouchSurfing stories. Gilsdorf has hosted people from all over the world. It can be awkward if guests are not outgoing, but he has hit it off with most of his surfers, he says. There is always the potential for something bizarre to happen, Gilsdorf says. You just never know, so you have to take a leap of faith and extend your generosity. Its liberating. In terms of spiritual benefit, by opening your heart and being trusting, you will be rewarded. When hes traveling hes reminded how similar people are all over the world and how easy it is to make a connection, he

references arent anonymous because says. Gilsdorf found CouchSurfing in 2005 when he was looking for a way to cheaply they want people to be held accountable fund a trip through Europe on assignment for what they say. Mediators settle with the Boston Globe. He CouchSurfed misunderstandings between members, but Lesage says he can count the number in Iceland and one host took him to her of times that has happened on his fingers. secret hot springs spot. Gilsdorf describes Despite the the time they spent number of sitting in the hot CouChsurfing is not for over whelmingly springs under the stars asone of those people who want to mooCh. its positive experiences, a grassroots form of being a havinganexperience perfect moments. The idea of foreign ambassador for your that doesnt fulfill expectations is staying with Country. always a possibility. random people People who want you meet is not Jason palikiJ, 2006 to be part of the a new concept. graduate CouchSurfing People have been community have to traveling this way be willing to take that risk, says Bill Staples, forever, says Eric Lesage, CouchSurfing administrator and media coordinator. professor of sociology. Its important to be aware, Staples However, CouchSurfing broadens the range by giving travelers the says. The Internet has the potential to link people and build a network based on opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds instead of common interests, but it will only work as having to rely on friends or friends of well as the community decides it will. CouchSurfing.com members need friends. The CouchSurfing community is unique because people are coming to decide how far they want to put in with the same qualities, such as themselves out there, says Staples, the author of three books on surveillance. open-mindedness, trustworthiness and curiosity, and members are the ones The problem with most social networking sites is people dont always have control participating in and developing the over their information and who can project, he says. This global, tightly knit community see it, he says. Member profiles on the CouchSurfing Web site are available for spirit is also what makes CouchSurfing anyone with Internet access to see. Nonso safe, Lesage says. In the projects three years of existence, there have been 96,474 members can look through any of the positive experiences of CouchSurfers content on the site, but they arent able to contact members, participate in chats or meeting together face-to-face and fewer post any material. than 185 reported negative ones. Most Members contact each other by negative experiences are written to be warnings about members who are difficult sending e-mails through the CouchSurfing interface and do not get a members to get along with or who do not show up when they said they would. CouchSurfing contact information unless he or she decides to give it out. For safety purposes, strongly encourages people to leave CouchSurfing monitors and records all negative references if needed because they speak about a members history, communication sent through the site. The amount of personal information members Lesage says. want to post is entirely voluntary, but We dont want troublemakers, Lesage says. We care a lot about members profiles show when and where the safety, but CouchSurfing cant be held member last signed in unless the member changes his or her privacy settings. These accountable. We provide the tools and tips so that we can protect ourselves and safety features exist to help members, but unless members inform themselves about other members. how to change their privacy settings, they CouchSurfing is built on a foundation of trust. Safety tools include a system that may not be getting the amount of privacy they want. lets members vouch for each other and Crystal Bock, a 25-year-old privacy settings that let members adopt Lawrenceburg, Mo., resident, has been a user names instead of using their real names. The site provides extensive safety surfer since 2004 and says its important that people trust and listen to themselves. tips for surfers, hosts, women traveling alone and narrower groups such as She has to defend her decision to travel vegetarians and families. Tips cover the alone to Americans she encounters, but Europeans think nothing of it, she says. whole surfing experience, from searching Bock thinks that solitary travelers are for a compatible host to exchanging embraced more in Europe because the contact info. cultures and languages are so smashed References are the quintessential together there that its not weird to be safety precaution because they come from real-life experience. Lesage says traveling alone. People put themselves

in more danger driving somewhere than doing anything else, she says. Bock remembers one host telling her that when she came out of the CouchSurfing closet to her mom, her mom cried and refused to accept it. Her mom kept telling her,I wish you would quit staying with strangers. However, in the CouchSurfing community, strangers feel more like friends. Bock is getting married in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in the fall and had been consulting with a wedding planner there. For several months they exchanged polite, businesslike e-mails until Bock looked up hosts in the area and saw her wedding planner listed. Since both found out they were CouchSurfers, they have changed their opinions of one another. I feel like I know her already, Bock says. Besides changing the way she sees people, CouchSurfing has changed the way she travels, Bock says. Before, she focused on what she could see when she traveled, but now she focuses on whom she can meet and what adventures they can have together. A few of Bocks more unusual experiences have been staying with a juggler/butter museum employee, sleeping in a storage unit because her host was in the process of moving, and dancing in the rain in front of the Alamo at 2 a.m. She says that with CouchSurfing you get to experience so much more than the average tourist. I think its weird to pay $100 to sleep alone or even $15 to bunk with other people, Bock says.As CouchSurfers, were staying in an actual home and getting a friend who tells us go here, dont go here. Were normal. Theyre the weird ones. Since my initial experience in Rome, Ive had three more unforgettable CouchSurfing experiences. I knew

enough Italian to travel by myself in Italy, but I didnt know any of the languages in the other countries I CouchSurfed in. I felt a little helpless and uncomfortable having to rely on a stranger to translate and provide for me. However, relying on my hosts gave me local insight I never would have had with a tour guide. In Berlin, our host, Chris, a 28-year-old with a Master of Science degree, taught my friend and I to cheat the train system by telling us how to avoid the ticket officers. In Brussels, my host, Ziggy, a 40-yearold painter, took me to the best Belgian chocolate shop and made sure I didnt get ripped off when buying gifts for my family. In Namur, Belgium, my hosts, Julien, a 23year-old astronomy researcher, and Aline, a 23-year-old student, introduced me to Belgian beer and took me to their favorite hole-in-the-wall fry stand. I may have done the dishes, slept on mattresses on the floor and had to adapt to someone elses schedule during my vacations, but staying with locals more than made up for any inconveniences I experienced. Without my hosts guidance, I probably would have let the language barrier keep me from trying anything that wasnt touristy and harmless. As for Matteo, who I thought I would never see again, he recently wrote me an e-mail titled USA now! He was traveling in the United States for business and he wanted to try and meet up. We were unable to get together, but the next day a CouchSurfer named Cesar, who is walking around the world, sent me an e-mail inquiring if my couch had a vacancy this weekend. I hope I will get the chance to repay the generosity I have received by letting Cesar into my own little world in Lawrence the way my hosts did for me in their cities.

Crystal Bock dancing in the rain in front of the Alamo at 2 a.m. in San Antonio, Texas, with her host, Veronica.

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Battle of the

BITCH + Cover
Bands
OK: Talking to him. Not OK: Everything else. Now, truthfully, you wouldnt be able to steal a man away from a woman he truly cared about. So you can flirt all you want, kiss him, ask him out, but if hes into his lady, hell refuse you every time. But youre being disrespectful if you do anything more than talk or flirt a little. If he doesnt pursue you, then youre crossing the line. He doesnt ask

I have a crush on the guy who sIts next to me In class, but It turns out hes engaged. If Ive never even met the gIrl, does that really mean I have to respect theIr relatIonshIp? lIsa, JunIor

moan
with Niloofar Shahmohammadi
for your number? Well, then, dont offer it. Remember the Golden Rule: Treat others as you want to be treated. You wouldnt want some little blonde coming at your boyfriend, so dont do that to some innocent girl. If you want to get a taste of the destruction you could cause, rent The Last Kiss youll think twice before doing anything. Besides, they never leave their fiancs anyway.

Im attracted to too many women... help! Jake, sophomore

And you need help with this? Youre a sophomore in college surrounded by beautiful women by all means, enjoy it. Casually date around and see whats out there. Youll learn a lot about women and have a lot of fun, too. Be good!

Please send your questions and concerns to bitch@kansan.com

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Becka Cremer

On your way to the pool, beach or (if youre stuck in Lawrence) a coffee shop this spring break, stop by the nearest bookstore to grab a copy of ReadyMade magazine. This DIY magazine is perfect for the college student operating on a small budget. The current issue features instructions for making apartment accessories that reuse household items. Bonus: Snarky letters from the editors, a regular feature titled How did you get that F*&%ing awesome job grace nearly every issue.

GO SEE A MOVIE
After midterm tests and projects, everyone deserves a break. So pick a day over spring break to see one of the 11 movies to be released on March 16. Choose from: Sublime (R) Caffiene (NR) Adams Apples (R) Dead Silence (R) I Think I Love My Wife (R) My Brother (PG-13) Nomad (NR) Premonition (PG-13) Sunshine (R) Tortilla Heaven (PG-13) The Wind That Shakes the Barley(NR) Source: Fandango.com
Becka Cremer

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ContACt

Puttin out the viBes

PHOTO ILLUSTRATIOnS/ SARAH LeOnARD

Before heading out on spring break, know the difference between flirting and seducing.
Gillath says. Before putting your game face on, think about the message you want to send. A simple smile can go a long way, but if you want to take someone to bed with you theres no need to flirt, Rabin says. All you need to do is lean over in your bikini.

by nicole Korman
Lia Mele was lying on the beach tanning when she heard a deep voice from behind her saying, Hey baby, youre lookin sizzling. Mele took one glance at the man and rolled back over. For Mele, Miami sophomore, failed pick-up attempts like this are nothing unusual. She says that Miami is the flirt capital of the world and every day is like spring break. Someone is always yelling at you to pull your car over. Once a guy even asked me to try on some shorts for him, Mele says. Flirting is only natural, and without it life would be a bore. But mix flirting with a beach, alcohol, whip cream and Ushers Yeah and you get spring break. David Weiss, Olathe senior, says that spring break is the easiest time to flirt because of the warm weather and the multitude of bikinis. Being with friends also helps, he says, because they can help convince a girl to hang out. Spring break is the one

time of year when inhibitions are left behind. But before you take the plunge and board a plane to Mexico, understand the difference between flirting and seducing. Innocent fun Flirting has been around since the beginning of time, says Susan Rabin, coauthor of How to Attract Anyone, Anytime, Anyplace: The Smart Guide to Flirting. It can be dated back to Shakespearean times when women used to drop their handkerchiefs to gain the attention of men. Since then, the art of flirting has changed. Despite what many may think, flirting is not about getting someone to jump in the sack thats called seduction. Flirting should be natural, and its best when it happens unexpectedly, Rabin says. It has nothing to do with sex. When Hillary Stroda, Chapman senior, went to Acapulco last year, she didnt intend to meet someone or have a spring

Practice flirting in a mirror or with your friends.

The fine art of seduction break fling. Intoxicated guys But before heading off to wanted to hook up but she passed on their offers, she your spring break destination, think about the motive says. When she spotted a group of older men who behind your smile: Are you trying to seduce or to flirt? were not trying to seduce If you plan on going with a her, she was relieved. motive to seduce, you should It was refreshing. They think of the werent trying consequences. to grope us or are take us home, rules for smiling There conditions to Stroda says. be aware of She began Pick a safe place before you talking to one Test-drive some make your of the guys different smiles on move, says but never your friends Omri Gillath, expected Practice in the mirror assistant anything to Check your attitude professor of come of the Smile at five people p s y c h o l o g y. conversation a day First, know your he was Source: Susan Rabin personality: from California Are you very and Stroda liberal? Do you have a lot of from Kansas. She says they continued to run into each sexual experience? Second, evaluate the environment other on the trip and now, a youre in. If you have a lot of year later, they are dating. sexual experience and are on Having good conversational skills and spring break, you might come a warm smile are the best on too strong and wake up ways to flirt, Rabin says. Both next to someone you dont qualities are subtle, not too know, he says.If you shouldnt aggressive and can lead to drink and drive, then maybe long-term relationships. you shouldnt drink and flirt,

the three As of flirting

Attitude: Believe that its OK to flirt. Approach: Think about your approach and how youll be approached by others: Are you going to lean in or stroke your hair? Action: Dont wait, just do it. If you wait too long to talk to someone, they might leave before you work up the nerve. Source: Susan Rabin, relationship coach

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Whether youre headed East or West, to the beach or to the mountains, heres a look at what some students dont want you to miss if you party in their hometowns. Take a look at where to eat, where to stay, what to see and where to avoid if youre headed out. Take note, spring breakers, freedom is almost here.
By Jennifer Denny

During the day Cook suggests spring breakers visit JP Luby Surf Park on Mustang Island, a beach where the college crowd soaks up the sun during the day. Not only can spring breakers drive onto the beach, they can also spend their days playing volleyball, surfing and swimming, or grilling up a little Texas barbecue. Good eats If you work up an appetite while lying on the beach, try Snoopys Pier, 13313 S. Padre Island Drive, where they serve up fresh seafood and cold beer in a great atmosphere, Cook says. But if its Mexican food you crave, dont be afraid to try one of the more than 50 hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants, she says.

Party time When looking for a popular place to party the night away, head to Dead-Eye Dicks, 305 N. Chaparral St., if youve got your cowboy boots on, or Stingers, 301 N. Chaparral St., if hip-hop and dance music is more your style. You only have to be 18 to enter, and both bars have nightly drink specials. If you have the extra cash to drop on an evening out, Cook suggests going out for drinks at the Havana Club, or at 21, 317 N. Mesquite St., which are a little more expensive, but also more exclusive. Besides these bars, Cook recommends students look for bars on the south side of the city, which attracts a younger crowd than other areas. The north side is kind of trashy.

Its trying to be a resort destination, but its not great. You can find better restaurants on the other beach, Cook says. The morning after, Cook says visitors should try Elvas Restaurant for $1.75 breakfast tacos. It doesnt really sound appetizing, but we loved them in high school, Cook says. Roadtrip The drive down to Corpus is fun if you take advantage of all the cities along the way, including Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, so be sure to stop and enjoy all Texas has to offer. Although Corpus Christi offers plenty to keep you busy, Cook suggests a side trip to Port Aransas if you want to get away from getting away. Only 45 minutes away, the city caters to tourists and is situated right on the Gulf of Mexico. There you can enjoy more seafood and beautiful sites.

During the day While visiting the Golden State, be sure to take in the restaurants, shopping, and surf at Venice Beach, Jones says. Its a warm, sunny beach, and artists and street performers give it a funky atmosphere. And if youre looking to spend money on a new wardrobe, check out Melrose Avenue to score some designer duds from Fred Segal, Von Dutch or Agent Provocateur. Grab a bite Miyagis & Co Inc., 8225 W. Sunset Blvd., serves up great sushi and Japanese if you get hungry lugging all your purchases around town. If you

have breath mints handy, Jones says students should eat at The Stinking Rose, where all items on the menu have one thing in common: garlic. But if dessert is all you crave, head directly to Islands Restaurant, where Jones mouth waters just thinking about the divine desserts served at the Hawaiian-themed restaurant, such as the Chocolate Lava a fudge brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, roasted almonds and a cherry. Evening events If youre looking for entertainment after dusk, head to Sunset Boulevard, where you can find clubs like the

House of Blues and the Viper Room that are frequented by Hollywood stars. Its just one big party/traffic jam, but everyone is nice and talking to each other. Its fun, Jones says. Words of advice Jones warns spring breakers to steer clear of Travelodges. It will look good on the Internet, but once you get there, its not so good, she says. Instead, spend the extra cash to stay at a big hotel, such as the Hilton Checkers Los Angeles, 535 South Grand Avenue. Some of the cheaper hotels are in bad areas of the city, so spring breakers should be careful, Jones says.

Wine and dine For being located in the heartland of the United States, Denver is not short of exciting places to take in different cultures. LoDo,short for Lower Downtown, is full of restaurants and dance halls. The Denver Pavilions offers a little bit of everything to visitors: upscale stores, delicious restaurants and even flamenco dancing, Birge says. If youre adventurous enough to taste some new cultures, try Buenos Aires Pizzeria, which is not as strange as it sounds. Another

tasty restaurant Birge recommends is Mexico City. Its not fancy, but its really good food, she says. On the town If youre looking to dance off the scrumptious food you just consumed, head to La Rumba, a hot night club with different tunes every night and a cheap cover. Out of town Birge warns that the hotels located in the heart of Denver might break your budget, so instead she suggests staying in

a cheap hotel on the south side of town and taking the light rail, which operates 24 hours a day, to get to your destinations. Take it easy Denver is full of night life, but if you want to take it slow, check out the many history and art museums, or take a tour of Coors Field where the Colorado Rockies baseball team plays. But if youre a fan of the cool weather, you could always bundle up and find a snow-covered hill to sled down, a favorite pastime of Birge.

Hot Spots Dont miss out on the island culture if youre traveling this far. Bowlegs suggests visitors stop by Cafe Johnny Canoe Restaurant in the Nassau Beach Hotel, a casual place to enjoy live authentic Bahamian and calypso music while devouring everything from grilled mahi mahi to a grouper fillet, a Bahamian classic. Theres nothing better To experience real Bahamian nightlife, plan to dance to reggae music all evening at Fluid Lounge. Its kind of a different club. They dont play as

much rock or pop as the U.S., but the drinks are cheap and its where the natives go to party, Bowleg says. But if youre looking for something more comparable to the music and atmosphere of Its Brothers Bar and Grill, 1105 Massachusetts St., in Lawrence, Bowleg suggests you stick to carousing at Seor Frogs, a name sure to sound familiar to spring breakers. Other than that If you need time to recuperate from the day before, enjoy

snorkeling in the cove, walking around the Atlantis Hotel to look at the marina and magnificent pools and water slides, or shopping downtown. Stay safe Be aware of your surroundings when visiting this spring break destination. Be mindful of the taxis you hail outside the airport or hotels, because some scam artists will try to lure you into their vehicles and then charge you an outrageous fee. Its better than Jamaica, but not 100-percent safe, Bowleg says. Also, feel free to venture out during the day, but be extra careful if you decide to embark on a nighttime journey.

Taking in the scenery Dont skip out on a walk through Central Park, Sechrist says. Or, detour over to his favorite recreational area, Riverside Park. Its a really cool park. Its different. Its next to the Hudson River. Its a place to walk, jog and chill. There are a couple bars there, too, he says. While youre near Central Park, check out The Boathouse, East 72nd St. & Park Drive North, a bar and grill right next to the lake where you can watch gondolas drift by, or even rent one yourself. Feeding your appetite

You might be in the northeast, but if youre looking for some good Creole food, try Delta Grill, 700 9th Avenue, which serves giant portions of jambalaya and chicken gumbo. Or if youre craving Kansas Citys favorite food, chow down on some barbeque at Brother Jimmys BBQ, 1485 2nd Ave., where you can find a special on buffalo wings any night of the week. The nightlife If youre looking for a great place to enjoy the city that never sleeps,

go to Mercury Bar, 659 Ninth Ave., which is always a good place to party, Sechrist says. The bartenders walk on the bar and its the same type of feel that you get at the Sandbar in Lawrence. Its a college bar, he says. Or try Crobar, 530 West 28th St., if you want a nightclub. Its a big-time party bar, Sechrist says. Show time Plan on seeing a Broadway show such as Hairspray or Wicked while visiting. Sechrist suggest going to the TKTS Booth at 47th and

Broadway, because they offer a 50 percent discount for shows before 3 p.m. Before you leave the Big Apple, do all the touristy stuff too, Sechrist says. You should pick up a guide book and plan on seeing the World Trade Center Memorial and Rockefeller Center, where you can ride to the top of the 70-story building and see for miles in every direction. The lines are shorter than the Empire State Building, he says. The tickets are cheaper and the view is better.

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ILLUSTRATIONS/ MORGAN SWOFFORD

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Katie Butler, fitness director at Body Boutique, lifts weights during a BODY PUMP workout.

sport specs
body pump
The sport: BODY PUMP is a high-intensity barbell workout created and distributed globally by Les Mills International. The 60minute strength training and toning class is divided into 10 songs, each choreographed to challenge and strengthen a distinct muscle group. The muscles: In addition to warm-up and cool-down tracks, a typical BODY PUMP class is divided into songs that specifically target the legs, chest, back, triceps, biceps, legs, shoulders or abdominals. Each six-minute track varies the tempo and weight youre lifting, but the constant repetition is what makes each area-specific exercise so intense, says Tracey English, marketing and wellness director and group fitness instructor at Body Boutique, 2330 Yale Road, a BODY PUMP class provider. The results: Les Mills research reports that you can burn up to 473 calories per class, depending on the amount of weight you elect to lift for each track, English says. The intense strengthening and toning provided by BODY PUMP helps build lean muscle mass, she says, which is a necessary and often overlooked component in changing your body shape and losing weight. The class: Every six weeks Les Mills selects 10 new songs and re-choreographs each body area-specific track before teaching the new routine to fitness instructors. Currently, Body Boutique, a womens health and fitness spa, is the sole Lawrence facility offering BODY PUMP instruction. To participate in the class you must either become a member of the facility student discount rates are available or purchase a day pass for $6.
Elyse Weidner

health tip
prep your skin before removing hair
With spring break just a week away, get ready to shave your leg or chest hair before baring it all on the beach. Before you do so, remember to exfoliate your skin before you rip or cut any hairs. Slough off dead skin cells by gently rubbing yourself down with a wet loofah sponge in the shower. This removes dead skin cells that clog pores and lead to those nasty red bumps on your legs, bikini line and chest, says Jenny Long, stylist at Strands Salon and Day Spa, 708 W. Ninth St. Its best to shave after youve been in the shower for a few minutes; the steam from a warm shower opens up the pores and softens the hair follicles for easy shaving, Long says. For longer chest hair, she recommends trimming to 1/4 inch first, then shaveing the smaller hairs off; that goes for bikini-area shaving, too. Its easier on your razor because the blade doesnt chop off as much hair. Lastly, throw away dull razor blades after shaving mass amounts of hair from the chest and bikini areas.
Kim Wallace

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Julian McMahon Premonition

Selema Lawson-Jack Port Harcourt, Nigeria, junior

I dont know what youre talking about.

on St. PatrickS Day, how many PlaceS Do you hang kiSS me, im iriSh PinS? where Do you hang them? St. Patrick: Drunken geniuS or Snakecharming Pervert? have you ever haD a Premonition? how furry iS your favorite coat?

As many as I can.

I have a strong Irish heritage, so I should be kissed consistently and anywhere. Maybe a little bit of both.

Nowhere. Im not very Irish.

Maybe a little bit of both.

I once had a strong feeling about something that occurred a few days later. I have a few favorites and one of them is very furry.

No.

Not very furry.

how wemet
Photo courtesy of Josh Jackson

Matthew Foster

Jasmine Jackson, Cawker City resident, and Josh Jackson, Glen Elder junior, met at a high school basketball game while Josh was home on Christmas vacation. That night, Jasmine put her number into Joshs cell phone and they set up a date for the following week. She was bold, but not too forward about it, Josh says. She did it just right. The two compressed six months of dating into Joshs one month at home, he says, and after that they talked on the phone and visited on weekends until they were married Feb. 24. Matthew Foster

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Q&A

Distance to Empty
Q: where is the weirdest place youve ever played? We played at this museum in Vermont run by this eccentric guy who believed it should sort of be a museum of everything. There were old bones that were supposed to be from a sea monster and dried up cats. We played an acoustic set next to a skeleton that was floating in an aquarium. We also met a homeless guy who talked to us about cooking raccoon and how its a three-step process. Q: what was one of your favorite distance to empty shows? Playing on a side stage at the Rilo Kiley and Coldplay concert at Sandstone. Q: what are your musical inspirations? Our singer is really influenced by Frank Sinatra. Our guitar player listens to really indie stuff and Ive been into 70s funk recently. I think the fact that everyone listens to different music helps with balance. Q: what do you hope to do with distance to empty in the future? We want to keep playing music for a long time. Catch Distance to Empty March 23 at the Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St. Courtney Hagen

Hitting the road is a full-time job for Distance to Empty. In the four years the Kansas City, Kan.based indie-pop band has been together, it has played hundreds of shows and its members have eaten just as many truck stop meals along the way. Last year Distance to Empty played 150 shows on six different tours across the Midwest and eastern United States to promote the release of its second album, Relaxitement. Distance to Empty is recording a new album to be released next year and preparing for another tour in the western United States. Bass guitarist Kyle Akers took a break from the bands busy schedule to talk about ice cream sandwiches, sea monsters and more. Q: how did you travel for your tours last year? We lived out of a 1996 Chevy Astro van. It was a unique experience we slept in it at truck stops. Q: what was the food like at all those truck stops? I bought an ice cream bar out of a vending machine at one. Who knows how long it had been there. It was all frostbitten. We usually try to bring some canned goods with us on the road. Q: how far from home have you driven for a show? We drove all the way to Boston once.

THIS WEEKEND

The 2007 Rock Chalk Revue kicks off tonight in the Lied Center. The 10 KU living organizations involved have practiced their skits each day since returning to campus from winter break, says Rob Williams, Rock Chalk Revues executive producer. Rock Chalk Revue is one of the largest student-run philanthropies in the United States, with proceeds going to the United Way of Douglas County. The three-night event will be at the Universitys Lied Center at 7 p.m. March 8, 9 and 10. Student tickets are $15 for the Thursday and Friday night shows and $21 for Saturday night. Matt Elder

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GRAD CHECK

Kurt Bausch

MUSIC THAT MOVES YOU

Listener: Meg Thorpe, Prairie Village freshman Tune: Ill Be by Phil Collins While pumpin the jams, she was: Headed to her dorm room to sleep She says: I like his voice, I guess. Its very good for walking. Listener: Kyle ONeal, Lawrence senior Tune: Uncommon by Umphreys McGee While pumpin the jams, he was: On his way to Watson Library to study for a test He says: Its interesting and I like the time signatures. It has good vocal harmonies.

Whether youre singin along, groovin by yourself or just studying in the library, well catch you with the

Year: 1972 Degree: Aerospace Engineering Hometown: Kirkwood, Mo.

Back in the day: Bausch had planned to go to law school until he made the switch to aerospace engineering during his sophomore year. Because the University of Missouri didnt offer an aerospace engineering degree, Bausch was eligible for in-state tuition at KU. It was study, study, study as an engineering major, Bausch says, but he also found time for extracurricular activities. As an intramural athlete, he played football in the fall, basketball in the winter and softball in the spring. He even caught the winning touchdown pass in the 1972 intramural football championship game. The grad life: After graduating in December 1972, Bausch worked at the Granada Theater, 1020 Massachusetts St., showing movies and making

popcorn for $1.50 an hour. At the time, aerospace engineers were in extremely low demand, Bausch says. Then, he received a letter one day in late January 1973 that changed his life. A department head at the aerospace manufacturer McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) in St. Louis wanted to interview him. Bausch borrowed his roommates car and drove to St. Louis; less than two months later, Bausch was an aerospace engineer at the company making $225 per week.

Today: This month marks Bauschs 34th year at Boeing. As a chief engineer, he assists program managers with technical decisions. He says: Learning how to be independent and how to think on your own, those life lessons are almost as important, if not more important, than your degree. Spend as much time learning about life as you spend learning in the classroom.
Sam Carlson

Listener: Kye Barker, Topeka freshman Tune: Astral Weeks by Van Morrison While pumpin the jams, he was: Going to Latin class in Wescoe He says: I hate mainstream music, so anything thats not on the radio.

Listener: Emily Muskin, Omaha, Neb., junior Tune: Good Man by India Arie While pumpin the jams, she was: Doing the crossword in the newspaper while waiting for class to begin She says: It calms me.

Anne Weltmer

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Spring brEAk CounTdown

Experts give advice on what to do to prepare for a spring break trip
by Lindsey St. Clair
PHOTO ILLUSTRATIOn/ SARAH LEOnARD

At least a week before:

Request time off work Request time off work as soon as possible the earlier the better says Scott McDonald, manager at Zig & Macs Bar and Grill, 1540 Wakarusa Drive. The first day McDonald brought in the 2007 calendar, employees were requesting time off for spring break, he says. However, he says, a request off is just that a request. College kids dont realize a business doesnt close over spring break, he says. McDonald says he had to hire staff for spring break, so there will be fewer shifts available when students return. Make sure you have extra contact lenses If you wear contacts or glasses, make sure you have a backup pair so your eyesight wont be the reason your vacation is blurry. Some stores may have contacts in stock but

Two months before:

Get your passport Passports take about eight weeks to process and are required on all cruises and flights outside the United States, including those to Mexico and Canada. So if you dont already have yours, you may be S.O.L. To obtain a passport, you need a birth certificate (a certified copy from the state, not the hospital), passport photos and a drivers license, says Pam Brown at the Lawrence post office, 645 Vermont St. Passports cost $97 and are valid for 10 years. You can have passport photos taken at the post office for $15.

Two to four weeks before:

Get vaccinated If youre traveling outside the U.S., plan at least two to four weeks ahead of time to be vaccinated, says DeeAnne Schoenfeld of the Douglas County Health Department. If youre traveling to subSaharan Africa or tropical South America, a yellow fever vaccine ($81) is required. If youre traveling to Africa, Asia, the Mediterranean basin, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Mexico, parts of the Caribbean, Central America or South America, a Hepatitis A vaccine ($33) is recommended. If youre traveling to Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Central America or South America, a typhoid vaccine ($52) is recommended. If youre traveling to the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe or South America, you might want to have your doctor prescribe tablets to prevent malaria ($50).

others will have to order them, which can take up to a week, says John Harvat, optometrist at Eye Doctors Optometrists, 2600 Iowa St. Also, airlines will only let you carry a bottle of solution 4 ounces or smaller on board, which you can get from your optometrist. Start packing Start packing a week before your trip, because youre going to discover a spot on your favorite blouse or a hem that needs to be sewn, says Marybeth Bond, author of 50 Best Girlfriend Getaways in North America. You should also allow yourself time to get to the drugstore to buy travel-sized shampoo and other products. Wear the same pants more than once during your trip, bring clothes that can be washed and wear your heaviest shoes on the plane, Bond says. Also, be aware of new carry-on restrictions, including a 4-ounce limit on liquids, she says.

Four days before:

Buy new makeup Because youre likely to get a few shades darker on vacation, anticipate the change in skin color and buy a new foundation one to two shades darker, says Kathyleen Ellsworth, beauty consultant at Weavers, 901 Massachusetts St. If you dont wear foundation, try a darker powder or bronzer. Make sure to test your makeup before you leave so your skin doesnt break out, she says.

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HEALTH
WHAT NOT TO DO
Dont overindulge Pick and choose wisely. Most of us cant handle very many extras in our diet, says Gina Fish, owner of Perfect Balance Weight Management, 935 Iowa St. Eat fruits, vegetables and proteins first, then decide on a little something extra, she says. Then get some physical activity. And remember, a mixed drink with an umbrella contains 500 calories, on average, she says. Dont go tanning What theyre saying is Im going to go damage my skin before I go on spring break, says Dr. Lee Bittenbender of the Dermatology Center of Lawrence, 930 Iowa St. If your skin is tanned, by definition, its damaged, he says. People with sundamaged skin look older and more wrinkled, and have uneven pigment, less elasticity and pre-cancerous changes, he says. If you want to look as good as you can for as long as you can, he says, protect your body from the sun by using sunscreen and wearing a shirt or hat in the middle of the day, when the sun is at its strongest. Dont forget spring break is exactly that a break. Practice good sleep hygiene, moderation and stay hydrated, says Cathy Thrasher, clinical support services coordinator at Watkins Memorial Health Center. Dont have too much fun on spring break and come back exhausted, she says.

Dont crash diet If your beach body still isnt up to par, crash dieting is not the answer. It will deplete you energy storage and your body will store more of the calories you ingest as fat, says Renee Horinek, a personal trainer at Body Boutique, 2330 Yale Road. Depending on your current fitness level, she recommends doing 45 minutes to an hour of cardio and engaging in a low-impact full-body weighttraining routine four to five time a week.

Three days before:

Get your hair did If you have horrible roots, the sun will only make them look worse, says Jessica Walker at Avanti Salon, 1540 Wakarusa Drive. So if you want to look good on spring break, get your hair done a few days before, just in case youre not happy with the result and want to have it fixed. For women, bobs, bangs and body take the cake this season, Walker says, and men are going for a shorter look. As always, highlights are back for spring and summer.

Two days before:

Confirm your vacation plans Reconfirm all of your trip arrangements 24 to 48 hours in advance, says John Novotny, travel agent at Travellers, 831 Massachusetts St. If you used an on-campus representative to plan your vacation, Novotny says to ask what type of security deposit is due when you check in and about the process of checking out. Its also always a good idea to have contact information for each component of your trip (transportation, hotel, etc.), Novotny says. Get waxed Make your waxing appointment at least two days before you leave, because you dont want to go in the sun for 24 to 48 hours afterwards, says Sally Bremenkamp, esthetician at Color Hair, Spa and Retail Studio, 2330 Yale Road. Waxing is a great way to go for spring break, she says, because you wont have to remember to pack a razor. The hair being waxed needs to be at least a quarter of an inch long, but if its much longer, trim it before you come.

The day before:

Exfoliate you skin Your skin is the largest organ of your body; one of the major functions is excretion, says Serena Teopaco, esthetician at Lada Salon & Spa, 4931 W. Sixth St., Whatever we dont get out by going to the bathroom, we get out through the skin. If that isnt reason enough to exfoliate, the process also helps with circulation, speeds up cell turnover and help lotions (especially sunless tanners) penetrate the skin, Teopaco says. She recommends the Aveda Smoothing Body Polish ($22), which features groundup walnut shells instead of harsh salts to gently slough off dead skin.

Go (sunless) tanning Unless youve been living under a rock, you know the sun is bad for you. Luckily, theres an alternative: Mystic Tan. Mystic Tan is a UV-free spray application of sunless tanner that eliminates the possibility of human error, says Mary Ellen Hall, owner of Jamaica Tan, 1540 Wakarusa Drive. Unlike conventional tanning, the results are almost immediate. A single session, which lasts up to a week, is $31, but if youre a first-timer, its only $14.95.

Treat your feet (and hands) Theres a good chance your feet havent seen the light of day for some time, so its a good idea to give them a little pick me up. We have a fair number of men who come in for pedicures, says Helena Peter, receptionist at Images Salon & Day Spa, 511 W. Ninth St. It helps them look better. Pedicures are $35 and manicures are $20. Light pink polish helps the skin look tanner, but bold colors on the toes are still the most popular.

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WESCOE wit
Guy 1: Man, I cant tell you how many times Ive been late for a class because I followed a girl in a skirt up the wrong staircase. Guy 2: I know, man. Seriously. Guy 1: I was even late for a test once, but she was so worth it. Girl 1: You have a problem. You dont know your own limits when it comes to drinking. Girl 2: I know my limits. I just choose to ignore them. Guy 1: I hate missing that class like a mofo. Guy 2: Yeah, me too. Guy 1: I mean, the professor is so interesting. He doesnt fucking stand up there spouting off bullshit to the class. He talks about really important literary shit. Guy 2: Yeah, he really makes you fucking care. Guy 1: You wanna know the best thing about being single? Guy 2: Hooking up with whoever you want? Guy 1: No. Being able to fart whenever I want. Girl (on phone): Yeah, I was really disappointed. He really wasnt as cute in person as he was on MySpace.
Dani Hurst

WHAT its likE

to be a katrina volunteer

Spring break is a time to go on vacation, get that much needed tan and relax under the sun. But for Laura Holzman and Sara Koven, 2006 graduates, spring break involved much more than that it changed their lives. In 2006, Holzman and Koven spent spring break in Gulfport, Miss. They went with a group of nine KU students with the Jewish campus organization Hillel to help Hurricane Katrina victims rebuild their roofs. Though the trip was seven months after the disaster, the town was still completely leveled. Its really different seeing a tragedy like that firsthand, Holzman says. I dont think anything prepares you for what you see there.

For Koven, the worst part was realizing the number of deaths in Gulfport. When we went to various houses to check if they were damaged, there was a number on each home that represented the number of casualties from that home, Koven says. It was crazy to see how many people had lost their lives. Holzman and Koven rebuilt roofs, demolished homes that could not be saved and built shacks from the ground up during their five-day trip. The whole experience is completely humbling, Koven says. We really realized how important time is and how important things we take for granted are.
Laura Evers

Balancing the fine line between historical accuracy and creative interpretation is what makes a film based on a true story tough to pull off. Stick too hard to the facts and its dull and unimaginative; give artistic license free reign and its unrealistic. Better call director David Fincher (Fight Club, Alien 3) the tightrope walker, because Zodiac performs the stunt impeccably. Fincher is able to retain a factual loyalty to the specifics of the unsolved serial killer case, while infusing the movie with an aesthetic style that pays homage to its genres noir roots. The result is an

The Zodiac
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enthralling who-done-it that holds its audience the entire 158 minutes. Unfolding primarily in a 1970s San Francisco that is as visually convincing as Paul Thomas Andersons portrayal of the 1980s San Fernando Valley in Boogie Nights, Zodiac follows the citys police department and San Francisco Chronicle reporters on their investigation of the anonymous Zodiac killer, whose systematic murders and threatening demands for media attention have put northern California into a state of shock. But when the Zodiac goes on hiatus and the most promising leads fizzle out, the media and police turn their heads to the next buzz-worthy happening, leaving the dedicated Chronicle cartoonist Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal) alone in his emotional involvement in the dangerous pursuit. Unlike the fragmented, ego-driven search for the killer, Zodiac thrives, thanks to a concerted acting effort. Its still early, but dont be surprised if Robert Downey Jr. picks up a best supporting actor nomination for his selfresearched role as a renowned columnist who suffers a drug-induced downfall. A classic rock soundtrack featuring Santana, Sly and the Family Stone and Three Dog Night serves as an added bonus to what is, alongside Children of Men, one of the most cinematically complete films so far this calendar year.

Ian Stanford

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what happens in vegas...

accent. He offered to buy me more drinks, so I followed him to the bar where I downed another Sex on the Beach and a Sprite mixed with Jgermeister. Next thing I knew I was making out with him in a dimly lit area, trying to hide myself from the rest of my group standing on the other side of the bar. After a few minutes of this indecent behavior, my friend walked over, grabbed my hands and led me out of the bar back to our room. I giggled between hiccups the whole way there. I downed a bottle of water and a handful of cereal and plunged into my bed. The water did little to make waking up easier the next morning. In the 90 minutes it took me to untangle myself from the hotel sheets, throw my scattered belongings into an oversized suitcase and make myself look decent enough to still be loved by my grandmother, my dinner came up twice.

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Jennifer Denny takes a shot with her father as part of an alcoholfilled night with friends and family in Las Vegas. The next morning, Denny boards a plane and heads back home. I said goodbye to my parents and their friends, who were staying two more days, and 90 minutes later I had puked twice more in the public restroom in the airport. Thirty minutes later, it happened on the plane. I visited the bathroom at least five more times during the flight. Each trip began with a quick glance at my worried grandmother sitting next to me, followed by a 20-foot scuttle to the rear of the plane. Once safely latched inside the restroom, Id squat in front of the toilet seat, with the cold plastic wall pressed against my back, and the stench of past passengers visits to the same space wafting around my throbbing head. I eventually fell asleep on the flight and woke up only when the pilot interrupted my slumber by announcing our arrival to the snowy Kansas City area and to bitter, sobering reality.

when you leave sin City, the hangover goes with you
I sit hunched over in my blueplaid Southwest Airlines seat, staring at my Birkenstocks and hoping I can hold down the contents of my stomach for a few more tormenting minutes until the pilot turns off the seatbelt sign above my seat, 23 C. The pilot taxis down the runway and, to my incredible dismay, a 737 at the end of the runway awaits its turn for takeoff. My head pounds and my eyes water through my tightly shut eyelids while my stomach does brisk jumping jacks inside my chest. I want solid ground, not two-and-a-half hours tucked into an aisle seat. I dont know what made me think I was invincible the previous night while drinking five mixed drinks and a tequila shot, but I certainly experienced the wrath of the hangover the following painful morning when I woke up in my Las Vegas hotel

room. others cheered as I winced and I went to Las Vegas in tossed back my shot, my dad February to celebrate my 21st laughing the whole time. birthday with my parents, Once the burning stopped, their best friends, my grandma I decided it was time to find and friends from school. I had another bar and Dad decided it successfully monitored my daily was time for him to disappear. drink intake during the fourMinutes later my mom, day trip, because, as grandma and two my friends know, Im friends found a seat in the worlds biggest a lush bar in the center lightweight when of the MGM Grand it comes to alcohol where I ordered some consumption. But champagne. The bar on my last night, I closed early, at 11:30 wanted to go out p.m. I swallowed the with a bang. last of my drink and The evening began by Jennifer Denny we headed to the New at the Tropicana York New York hotel. A Hotel bar where I redeemed a club promoter standing outside coupon for two free drinks. As the hotel doors offered me two I sipped my Sex on the Beach passes into the Coyote Ugly bar, cocktails, I wandered around the which I quickly grabbed. When casino floor, but after losing my my mom realized what they birthday money, I headed back were, she sent me staggering to find my parents at the bar. I back out the doors to take more. pleaded with my dad to take a Soon after, I was standing in shot with me. He picked tequila. Coyote Ugly trying to ignore I begged for something else, my mothers requests for me but since Dad never changes his to climb on the bar with the mind, the bartender set down gyrating female bartender. two large glasses of Patrn. The The alcohol got the better of

me and I high-heeled my way up the steps onto the worn wooden stage. I swallowed shots of warm cherry liquor while dancing to a country song with the two other women on stage; my grandma watched from below. I finally clambered down and started chatting up a young stranger standing nearby who spoke with a heavy German

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