“I couldn't believe they caught me, and I think there was a little swearing involved. It sucks, and it's a little expensive.”

— Jerry Duxbury, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“I knew I was doing something wrong, so it was more of an 'Oh no, I got caught' reaction. I've deserved all the tickets I've gotten. I knew I was parking in the wrong place; I did it anyway and had to pay $20.”

— Shannon Portillo, KU doctoral student, Shawnee

“I threw it on the ground, and then I realized you have to pay them to get your grades. Sometimes I put up a ticket I've already gotten to throw them off.”

— Matt Prendergast, KU sophomore, Chicago

“I wasn't really that upset when I got one. Now I just take the bus. I tried riding my bike, but I ended up having to walk it. The hills are really steep, and my bag is too heavy.”

— Kim Koelling, KU freshman, Dallas