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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 7, 1985)
Housing shortage a problem for students living on budget By Linda Hahn Of I bo Kmorold increased enrollment at th« University can cause problems when it comas to getting the class you want, finding a park ing place and locating a place to live. A projected housing shortage led many students to start their search early in the summer. Now, they are known as the lucky ones. Those who waited are still looking. '• - But dealing with a shortage was not the only housing pro blem students had to confront this fall. Higher rent also raised its ugly head, in line with the law of supply and demand. While Paul Witsiers, a finance, .marketing and decision ■ science major, said that it is: a .... normal for prices to go up as de mand increases; his roommate, Evelyne. Hollands,, also a finance, markeiing and decision science major, had a different "-Yes, Itis'normal,, hui this js the- only place for students to ll ve They can’t afford the high . ■ rate’s,’‘she’ said. . .The two’ started -looking for apartments two w^t?ks% agb and . •7 found, tho’'.rnajqrlty.. .was' taken. '7We had only two options, and .'.they, w.ore\rather •expensive. ‘If we copld have lqoked qarlhir; we could have found something . cheeper7-’''Hollands said. ’ Sterttog the 'search’ early is - definitely/; the’, key to sufccess, said - Samuql. I.anah’an.. a" graduate,'student -in planning.'' public'policyand management. • lie moved from Idaho two mon ths ago end found the pickings ' . fruitful.,... . 7 • -.‘/ijknow how;to look for it. I ; don’t; rely bn agencies , pf, in stitutions. 1 do the: legwork. I got bn my'.bike', .find ;.the area I like, check out thelandlord and the .availability of the apart ment It took me a week of eight hours a day. but I found the ideal.home.'' l-anahan said. ' . Those who started early weren’t always lucky, however. Brad Newman, an Eriglish ma jor; looked a few times in July, then began again in -Sapteml>er in desperation, "II seemed harder this time. The rents were higher, especial ly as you got closer to campus. I' don’t see a need to charge such exorbitant prices fora necessity. Paying $400 to $500 rent is ridiculous.” Newman said. Although the pursuit for the perfect abode may have been tough, some students are pleas ed with what they found. Jane Rittenhouse, a telecom munications and film major, said she had a hard time finding her place because whenever she would call on an advertisement, it was already taken. “It's just luck, fate that 1 found my place — It’s nice. But 1 don't mind paying more. That’s because I don’t like a Kvelyne Hollands Jennifer Haven *1 know how to do it. I don’t rely on agen cies or institu tions ... It took me a week of eight hours a day, but I found the ideal home.’ \ —*-:-— ‘Capitalism is a real ly lousy system for student housing.’ slipshod apartment,” she said. Hut Jennifer Haven and Holly Hogarth, both English majors, are not content. “We're still looking!" they said as they scoured the classifieds. "We just called on one and it was taken." Haven said. They have been looking since early September without luck. "We just moved into a quad because we couldn't find an apartment:" "I learned one thing.” Haven said. "Shop early!” Shopping early wouldn't have helped Shasta Hatter, a psychology major. She looked ‘If we could have looked earlier, we could have found something cheaper.’ Samuel I^anahan ./I.,, t' .' > ■ ‘We just moved into a quad because we couldn’t find an apartment.’ Shasta Hatter six weeks before she found what she needed. Her big problem is that she has a child. “Many places don't take kids. And landlords have some real weird reasons why they don't," she said. Many of the places that do accept children are not appropriate for them. "Only 20 to 30 percent of rentals within a reasonable walking distance are suitable for kids. And houses are outrageously expensive.” What does she think of the law of supply and demand? "1 think it stinks! Capitalism is a really lousy system for stu dent housing,” Hatter said. FREE A tree roll ol Kodacolot VS color pnnt Him (12 eipoeuret) u youn lor ■vary roll ol color pnnl Him (C4I) you have developed and printed The Ira* him u relumed w«h your paid procMing order Sam* Day ptocMrtng available Otter exptres October I lllv 1965 FILM ! U ol O . EMU • Nath lo Main Deik • 464 6046 MF *830 AM 500 PM QUALITY • PHOTOFINISHING • ON • CAMPUS Band displays new look during halftime show By Karen Engels Of Ilia EmotraM The University Marching Band and flag team displayed a whole new look during halftime Saturday at Autzen Stadium. And it wasn't just new marching boots or shinier whistles, but entirely new uniforms that carried an $80,000 price tag. The more than 185 member-group has doubled in size * over the past few years. In 1982. just 80 people made up the band. With the expanding size of the band in recent years, there probably would not have been enough old uniforms to clothe the current group, says Steve Paul, Marching Band director and assistant music professor. The last time the band was able to purchase new uniforms was in the early 1970s or so, Paul says. Because they are custom-made, the uniforms are unlike any others, says Paul. Made of lightweight nylon and other waterproof materials for typically wet Eugene weather, the uniforms are emblazoned with the green letters UO. Green and yellow reversible capes keep water off the members' backs and black hats add the finishing touch. Fund-raising efforts were carried out for more than a year before band members were able to foot the bill for their sporty new costumes. The uniforms were custom-designed by Judith Harrison, a local costume designer, and manufactured by Camel Originals, a Eugene clothing maker. To ensure that the Marching Band and flag team would sound as good as they looked for their first performance on Saturday, the group began practicing during New Student Week for six to eight hours a day. During fall term, they will practice seven hours a week in addition to performances. _emu Food Service Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day 7-10:30. Mon-Fri □fountain court cafe Cereals. Fresh Fruits. Melons, Bagels. Coffee, Tea. Cocoa. Ham ’n' Eggs. Pastries. Juices, Beverages & Pancakes TRY OUR SPECIAL CROISSANT BREAKFAST AND OUR HUEVOS RANCHER0S. OLE! STUDENTS • FACULTY • STAFF F&i Vaccination Influenza vaccinations will be given at the Student Health Center every WEDNSDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. beginning October 9th and conti nuing until the end of Fall term. Only one in jection is needed. Students $2.50 Faculty and Staff $3.50 Annual flu immunizations ARE RECOMMENDED for the following: t. Persons with increased risk of complication from lower respiratory infections 2. Persons 65 years or older 3. Persons with any of the following: heart disease, compromised lung functions, chronic kidney disease, diabetes,chronic severe anemia, and conditions which compromise immune mechanisms. For more information, call the STUDENT HEALTH CENTER at (686) 4441.
