Trimble: Lawrence is even better in summer

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By Jesse Trimble

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

I took classes over the summer right after my freshman year and received one of the greatest opportunities available to students — the opportunity to live in Lawrence in the summer. Although it looked as though someone had been murdered on my dorm room mattress, I just had to grin and bear it and still managed to have one of the best summers I can remember. Lawrence is a magical place any other time of the year even though it may not seem like it when you’re cranking out that English paper at 3 a.m.

But the best time to live in Lawrence, in my opinion, is during the summer.

Yes, parking is a pain, but when is it not? Yes, there’s always a ton of construction going on. Read Jason’s story on page 3 to find out more about where you can park this summer.

But with campus virtually empty compared to the spring and fall semesters, Lawrence carries an air of calm, lazy summer days and nights. Although many of you may be enrolled in a few classes, the work load for most is condensed considerably, allowing you to experience Lawrence for what it really is.

Whether you go to a local bar and sip on a beer outside at a bar patio or visit the Farmer’s Market, the opportunities are endless. Check out Mike’s story on page 7 for more information on what movies Downtown Lawrence Incorporated will be playing over the summer.

For now, I’ll be sipping on a Boulevard at the Eighth Street Taproom.

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–verb (used with object)
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June 10, 2009 at 4:55 p.m. ( | suggest removal )

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