“I just hang out with my family and friends and try to think of a good resolution I can stick to.”

— Phillip Rodriquez, business owner, Lawrence

“Usually we just sit at a friend's house and have everyone over, because going out is too much work.”

— Brandi Brock, waitress, Lawrence

“I try to do something special, because how you spend your New Year's represents the way the rest of the year will turn out.”

— Michelle Wilson, Free State High School sophomore, Lawrence

“I drink, party and hang out with good friends.”

— Skye Taylor, Kansas University freshman, Lawrence