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LAWRENCE, Kan. - For years the Massachusetts Street area has been a central hangout place for KU students. However, Grant Adams, Hays Freshman, and friends have decided against frequenting the many bars and clubs on Mass and New Hampshire. Instead they have decided to host parties at their house, just north of 19th and New Hampshire.
"I don't really go to clubs very much, except for Neon every once in awhile, and I don't like it. We throw parties here to provide something to do for our friends who don't want to go to clubs." says roommate, Luke Underwood, Overland Park Sophomore, "We may live near Mass, but we never party at clubs on Mass."
Nick Packauskis, Hays Sophomore, says that a key reason for their exodus from Mass St. Area clubs is the uptight bouncers in clubs as well as increased security for people under 21.
Adams claims that another reason to leave the Mass St. Area scene is the expensive door prices bars and clubs place on college students. "Clubs aren't very efficient because you can't drink if you're under twenty-one, and they are far too expensive. We do house parties, there's no door costs." explains Adams.
These night timers may be an exception right now. However, as door prices and drink prices continue to be expensive, house parties may become a key alternative to bars and clubs in the Mass St. Area.