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Adam Luke, Wichita junior, takes a shot with friends at Jazzhaus. Luke often frequents the establishment Tuesday nights for the $1.50 "almost anything" drink special. Lawrence residents can typically find cheap drink specials every night of the week, a contributing factor to Lawrence's reputation as a party town.

Published on April 28, 2009

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Shotbooks, like this one belonging to Shea Scanlon, Lenexa junior, have become a popular gift among college women., usually given for the recipient's 21st birthday. Each of the 21 pages document a different shot of alcohol, the time it was consumed, and the recipients signature, sometime used as a way to chart her degree of inebriation.

Published on April 28, 2009

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Lawrence residents and students play a round of beer pong, a popular drinking game, outside a house on April 25. House parties are an alternative to the bar scene and another way to enjoy Lawrence nightlife, especially for individuals not of legal drinking age.

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Junior infielder David Narodowski, reaches back to make a catch against Chicago State at Hogland Ballpark. The Jayhawks defeated the Cougars 9-1 in game two of the doubleheader Tuesday.

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Junior pitcher, Brett Bollman throws a pitch against Chicago State Tuesday afternoon. Bollman did not allow any runs in six innings and struck out eight. The Jayhawks defeated Chicago State 11-5 in game one and 9-1 in game two of the doubleheader at Hogland Ballpark.

Published on April 28, 2009

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Senior catcher Buck Afenir celebrates after a homrun against Chicago State Tuesday. The Jayhawks defeated the Cougars 11-5 in game one and 9-1 in game two of the doublheader at Hogland Ballpark.

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Garry Stidham, a Johnson County Community College student transfering to the University in the fall, celebrates his 21st birthday April 17 at Jazzhaus, a popular drinking establishment in downtown Lawrence. Factors such as a constant commingling of those who are of legal drinking age and those who are not, massive amounts of alcohol advertising, and cheap mid-week drink specials contribute to a drinking culture in Lawrence that is sometimes seen as excessive.

Published on April 28, 2009