Published on September 9, 2009

Dick Wilson, cancer survivor and former KU cross country athlete, will be participating a 5K run-and-walk event this sunday to benefit the Chris Anthony Brain Tumor Research Fund. After college, Wilson ranked in the top 10 for his age for 20 years in a row.

Published on September 9, 2009

Re-play here: The Replay, 946 Massachusetts St., serves as a launching pad for many up-and-coming bands.

Published on September 9, 2009

Reluctant patient: Men statistically see doctors less often than women for a multitude of possible reasons, from the appearance of “toughness” to a lack of awareness of their bodies compared with that of women.

Published on September 9, 2009

Open up to drink it all down: The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St., got its start after a bar called Cockburns failed to survive after the drinking age increased to 21.

Published on September 9, 2009

Just leave me to my zzzz’s, please: From location to temperature to length, there’s an art to napping. According to a Pew Research survey, 33 percent of adults aged 18 to 29 nap on a daily basis in the United States, but are you napping well? Research shows the best naps consist of non-REM sleep.

Published on September 9, 2009

Former haus of laundry, current haus of jazz: The Jazzhaus, 926 ½ Massachusetts St., once housed a laundromat — despite its steep staircase.

Published on September 9, 2009

“Make eye contact, smile a little and flirt a little bit.” — Alecia Moritz Chapman junior

Published on September 9, 2009

“I would give a little a little wink, flash them a smile and make them approach me.” — Alex Surface Kansas City, Mo., sophomore

Published on September 9, 2009

“I just do it, it’s natural instinct. Be straight up about it and drop my pants right there.” — Derek Carlberg Overland Park sophomore

Published on September 9, 2009

Following a semester abroad in Australia, Jake Lerman spent five weeks hitchhiking around New Zealand with a friend and learned that some people are still willing to talk to strangers.

Published on September 9, 2009

“First I throw on some shades. Do a nice little pimp walk, left leg looking a little shorter than the right, and say, ‘What’s up girl, what are you doing?’” — Joey Finklestein Minneapolis, Minn., senior

Published on September 9, 2009

“Well, grabbing the ass usually works.” — Rebecca Stout Chapman freshman

Published on September 9, 2009

“‘Hey girl, my name is Zac Pollack. I’m going to be in law school. I got a 166 on my LSAT. I think you are really pretty; can you buy me a drink?’” — Zac Pollack Overland Park senior

Published on September 9, 2009

“I would just drink as much as I possibly can so that everyone is attractive.” — Zak Khalemsky Overland Park sophomore

Published on September 9, 2009