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College life is often portrayed as an "Animal House" of beer swigs and panty raids in between exam days, which results in wild-eyed freshmen roaming about campus in search of so-called thrills. But in between bouts of party hopping and furniture smashing, many IU students have discovered the inspiration and stimulation of college life in Bloomington.\nHere are 10 campus wonders you might want to explore before stumbling into the "real world" with a college degree in hand. Are you IU experienced?\n10. A Skip, Hop And Jump Through the "Old Crescent"\nLace your shoes, pocket your camera and grab your partner for a do-si-do steeped in more than 100 years of IU folklore. From the Sample Gates to the Herman B Wells sculpture, to the Rose Well House to the Adam and Eve statue, students can meander along the bricked trails slicing and dicing Dunn Woods on the western-most fringe of campus. Kirkwood Observatory's 12- inch refracting telescope also provides students an opportunity to glare into space Wednesday nights throughout most of the school year. The "Old Crescent" is meant as a "place of inspiration for the achievement of mind." \n9. Clubs, Drugs and Samurai Swords\nSkim through the A-Z Big List on the IU-Bloomington Web site, www.iub.edu/biglist/, to find a group before you don the cap and gown. From the Kendo Club, for those interested in learning the ancient art of Japanese sword-fighting or to the Citizens Alliance for the Legalization of Marijuana, students have ample opportunity to learn in and out of the classroom. Outdoor exploration clubs and tons of culturally diverse groups are available for participation, as are organizations for the sexually adventurous. \nHeadspace, which provides, "a forum for discussion and education for adults who share an interest in safe, sane and consensual exploration of bondage, discipline and sado-masochism," also provides an avenue for student expression.\n8. Wet Your Whistle and Climb Tall Buildings\nMost of the list focuses on activities throughout our almost dry-campus. But for those who enjoy the occasional cocktail, IU traditions abound in bars surrounding University property. "Sink the Biz," a drinking game involving beer and buckets which can be found at Nick's English Hut, 423 E. Kirkwood Ave., is a big hit with Hoosier students. The festivity was voted the best bar game in Bloomington by IDS Weekend readers in 2005. Or if special spirited drinks are your fancy, Upstairs Pub, 430 E. Kirkwood Ave., serves up a big, blue, sweet-tasting "Adios Mother Fucker," aka an "AMF," for the brave of heart. Another infamous alcoholic drink, the Hairy Bear, served at Bear's Place, 1316 E. Third St., will "make you want to climb tall buildings," according to its Web site. For those of you who can't handle that much booze, give the Hairy Beaver a taste.\n7. A Treasure Chest of Priceless Documents \n"The main reason to come to our library is you can see wonderful things that you can't see anywhere else in the world," says Becky Cape, head of reference and public services at the Lilly Library, IU's repository for rare books and manuscripts. The library is widely accessible to students and offers about 400,000 books and 6.5 million manuscripts, ranging from a 1455 pressing of the Gutenberg Bible to an Oscar award. The IU Art Museum also features rare and world-renowned works ready for your viewing pleasure. Both the Lilly Library and the IU Art Museum are free.\n6. Take a Tour of The Kinsey Institute\nFill your head with the sexually explicit art and exhibits at IU's world-renown and controversial Kinsey Institute for Sex Research, founded by biologist Dr. Alfred Kinsey in 1947. The Kinsey Institute promotes "interdisciplinary research and scholarship in the fields of human sexuality, gender and reproduction." Students interested in learning about the sexual anatomy, functions and behaviors that make us human beings can schedule a one hour tour of the institute, library and exhibition room by calling 855-7686 or by visiting www.kinseyinstitute.org. The Kinsey Institute is located on the third floor of Morrison Hall on East Third Street.\n5. Travel Back to Your Roots\nWhether it's breathing fresh air, wading in water or hugging a tree, students can migrate back to their roots in a number of local forests and waterways. Besides Bloomington's 18 city parks and Monroe County's 1,902 acres of park-like land, students can venture to Monroe Reservoir's 10,750 acres of man-made lake for a quick dip. Students can also make the trip to Griffy Lake for a canoeing or a row boat ride. Indiana State Forester John Seifert says students can seek the great outdoors "if for nothing else, to get away from other people." The Hoosier National Forest, Morgan-Monroe State Forest and Lake Lemon provide more than 40,000 acres of forest to hike and camp.\n4. Attend a Theatrical Spectacle\nStudents wishing to dazzle their dates or improve their worldview can purchase tickets for a show at the IU Auditorium, IU Department of Theatre & Drama or the Musical Arts Center. Performances at the IU Auditorium have included Les Miserables, comedian Bill Cosby and former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The Thomas Hart Benton "Century of Progress" 1933 Chicago World Fair mural, which documents the history of Indiana, also graces the walls of the auditorium. IU's world-renowned opera program also performs several operas throughout the school year. Interested students can visit the MAC box office or call 855-7433 to purchase tickets.\n3. Frolic in Dunn Meadow\nBefore you graduate make sure to waste part of a spring, summer or fall day in Dunn Meadow. Take advantage of some of the green space IU's former, and still beloved President Herman B Wells fought to protect for students. Toss a Frisbee with a friend, throw down a blanket and take a nap or even stage a demonstration or concert. Even if enjoying the meadow means sacrificing a class or two on a sunny day, go for it. Skipping work for a day in the meadow probably won't be an option after the flip of your tassel. \n2. Making-Out in the Herman B Wells Library "Stacks" \nIf you're ever stuck at the library for another late-night cramming session and your spirit begins to fluster, then the "Make-Out in the Stacks" Facebook group is intended for you. "You know you thought about it ... you've probably even done it," the group description of 46 members as of Jan. 13 stated. "Meet some others who are just like you ... new people to have sex in the stacks with." For students whose bare-all attitude in between shelves of musty books is still new, then the Facebook group "I Would Totally Have Sex in the Library" is for you. More than 1,813 members have identified themselves as getting "turned-on in the stacks." \n1. Take a Bath in Showalter Fountain\nWading in Showalter Fountain is a classic senior tradition for students to wet their feet before entering into the world of responsibility. "We find a lot of seniors going in the fountain during warm days of April, as graduation nears," Dean of Students Richard McKaig says. "We don't see much of it graduation day, however, when mother and grandmother are nearby, waiting to go somewhere." IUPD Lt. Jerry Minger says officers usually just ask students to get out of the fountain if caught, as long as students aren't creating damage, disturbance and there are no other aggravating circumstances. So to be on the safe side, stick to the calm cooling waters of the senior swimming hole and stay off the sculptures.