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Every floor in Downs features a large lobby with a TV and study alcoves. The main floor offers a full kitchen as well as pool and ping pong tables. Outdoor fields for soccer, football, and other sports are located on the west side of the building. Additionally, the hall has wireless internet, and free laundry.
Recreation area is located on the first floor
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Recreation area is located on the first floor

Recreation area is located on the first floor

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living room furniture consisting of a couch and two arm chairs
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living room furniture consisting of a couch and two arm chairs

Downs 4P Suite Living Room Furniture

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South Commons Dining Center
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South Commons Dining Center

South Commons Dining Center

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South Commons Dining Center
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South Commons Dining Center

South Commons Dining Center

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South Commons Dining Center
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South Commons Dining Center

South Commons Dining Center

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Lofted bed in a Downs Hall bedroom
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Lofted bed in a Downs Hall bedroom

Lofted bed in a Downs Hall bedroom

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Downs Hall Bedroom
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Downs Hall Bedroom

Downs Hall Bedroom

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Spectacular view of the KU campus from the Downs study lounge
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Spectacular view of the KU campus from the Downs study lounge

Spectacular view of the KU campus from the Downs study lounge

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Study lounge with a view of Stouffer Place Apartments to the west
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Study lounge with a view of Stouffer Place Apartments to the west

Study lounge with a view of Stouffer Place Apartments to the west

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Students hang out, and occasionally study together, in large floor lobbies
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Students hang out, and occasionally study together, in large floor lobbies

Students hang out, and occasionally study together, in large floor lobbies

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Downs Hall 4-person, 2-bath shared bedroom
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Downs Hall 4-person, 2-bath shared bedroom

Downs Hall 4-person, 2-bath shared bedroom

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Downs Hall north side and west entrance
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Downs Hall north side and west entrance

Downs Hall north side and west entrance

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Laundry cost is included in your housing rate
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Laundry cost is included in your housing rate

Laundry cost is included in your housing rate

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The hall has large lobbies for studying and small study spaces
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The hall has large lobbies for studying and small study spaces

The hall has large lobbies for studying and small study spaces

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Pictured is a 4-person, 2-bath, shared bedroom layout
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Pictured is a 4-person, 2-bath, shared bedroom layout

Pictured is a 4-person, 2-bath, shared bedroom layout

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Pictured is a 4-person, 2-bath, shared bedroom layout
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Pictured is a 4-person, 2-bath, shared bedroom layout

Pictured is a 4-person, 2-bath, shared bedroom layout

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Bedrooms are furnished with bed, desk, dresser and chair for each resident
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Bedrooms are furnished with bed, desk, dresser and chair for each resident

Bedrooms are furnished with bed, desk, dresser and chair for each resident

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Downs Hall features four types of room layout
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Downs Hall features four types of room layout

Downs Hall features four types of room layout

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Downs beds are lofted and the dresser fits underneath
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Downs beds are lofted and the dresser fits underneath

Downs beds are lofted and the dresser fits underneath

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