The University of Kansas: a distinguished place of education, the idolized Jayhawk mascot, party central?
You have endured yet another dreadful week of tests and studying. To quote the band Loverboy, "Everybody's working for the weekend." As Friday night rolls around, you are ready to kick back and escape from the student side of you. Here is what your favorite KU going out destination says about you.
The Jayhawk Cafe.
Or also popularly known as: The Hawk. This place is for the social butterfly. The Hawk is the destination for those who enjoy being a little more on the wild side. You may dabble with the occasional dollar night- I mean a deal is a deal, right? The sounds of the hawk are similar to that of a night club and a zoo combined. While the music is blaring and you attempt to converse with the people around you, you'll eventually find yourself just nodding your head and pretending like you heard them at all. Enter if you dare, the Boom Boom Room is only for the bravest of humans. The seemingly sweaty atmosphere and tables perfect for dancing on, this makes The Jayhawk Cafe the center for KU nightlife.
The Cave.
A glorified Boom Boom Room, this is the destination for those looking to put on their dancing shoes and hit the lit-up dance floor. If you are lucky enough to snag one of the coveted VIP wristbands, you may just find yourself canoodling with the stars of the basketball team. This bumping night club is an acquired taste for those partiers on campus. What happens at The Cave, stays at The Cave. (Wear suitable shoes for the stairs going to the dance floor).
Bullwinkle's.
Ahh, the Bull. Known for its famous Pepsi cups without Pepsi in them. Beware of the Moose bowl. This signature drink is a well mixed concoction for regrettable decisions and an almost sure fire recipe for disaster. The crowd at The Bull is for those of whom are looking for more conversation and hanging out, a much smaller toned-down alternative to The Cave. Those who go to The Bull rant and rave about its fabulous patio. The size is both a blessing and a curse. It's small to a point where you can find your friends when you need to, and it is small enough to where you cannot run away from that person you're avoiding. And did I mention, they now serve tacos?
The Wheel.
You are either a senior, it's Parents' Weekend, or you are grabbing some pizza on your walk home at the end of the night (the reason behind many peoples' start to the freshman 15).
Anshutz.
O.chem test got you down? Do not fear, this weekend going out destination is open 24 hours. This is also a popular location for where people like to tell their parents they are going but are actually going to somewhere mentioned above. Long live Club Shutz.
Tonic, Quentin's, any Mass Street bar.
A breed all of it's own. These are the places you go if you have found yourself burnt out from the other going out destinations.
Rock Chalk and drink responsibly.
