Distance runner resorts to voodoo idelines Will) only ii few days remaining until the Pacific-10 Conforent e track championships, it's time to do some spring cleaning and dear up some important issues surrounding the team. It’s Nice. But Does It Contain Any Cubic Xirconia? — Although distance runner John Dimoff hasn't run any exceptional times tins season, lie's I wen draw mg a lot of attention during his recent races. That's because Dimoff is cur rently the only steeplechaser in the country who wears a "Hait ian voodoo necklace" while he runs. "It's kind of a spiritual thing.” said Dimoff, explaining the importance of his necklace, which weighs about four pounds and wraps around his neck twice "I made it myself," Dimoff said, "It’s made of African trade heads, clay skulls.' and a 'wor ry' stone in\ mom gave me. My mom said I wouldn't worry about tin running if I us«><f the stone in the net klac t' Dimoff. an economics major who had previously restricted ins voodoo necklet e wearing to i lass es and nightc luiis, didn't plan on the necklace becoming his run ning trademark I usually lake it off about list' minutes before the rat e." Dimoff said "But the starter .it the Pep si meet called us to the lute ear ly and 1 just said. What the hell. I'll keep it on Dimoff said the necklace doesn't hinder him while he runs and that nearly everyone likes it. "Someone asked me where they could buy one; he didn't believe 1 made it myself." Dimoff said. " The only thing is. one guy calls me Sammy Davis Dimoff now." Is the necklace n permanent fixture for future meets' "Until something had happens. I probably won't take it off." Dimoff said. Perhaps Dimoff should give the "worry" stone a few extra rubs this week. He has only one meet remaining to cut 20 sei otuls from his steeplec hase time and quali fy for the Pac-10 meet Doesn't UNI.V Have These Problems Too? — There is a pro fessional athlete on the Oregon track team this season John Dtmoft Hul there's no nwd to i .til I ho NCAA for an investigation, every thing's legal. Tht* pro is Konnie Harris, who received a signing bonus when he inked a free agent contra* t with the New England Patriots earlier in the month In the past, athletes forfeited their amateur status when signing profession al contracts, hut NCAA rules are less restrictive today "There's a new exception to the 'professional' rule." said asso ciate athletic director Barbara Walker. "An athlete i an remain an amateur in one sport and lie a pro in another " (Doublers can look under NCAA Bylaw 12-1 •» for proof) Harris said he had < net ked with his agent to make sure he would remain eligible for track Turn to TRACK, Pago 1? FOR 30 YEARS, WEVE BEEN EXPORTING AMERICA’S MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE. The men and women of ihe Peace Corps. Dedicated Volunteers who pul their valuable skills to work, helping people in developing countries live better lives It’s tough. And it takes more than just concern. It takes motivation. Commitment. And skills in any one ol several important areas: education, math and science, health, business, agricul ture. the environment, community development, and more For 30 years, heing a Peace Corps Volunieer has been a chance to stop dreaming about a better world and start doing something about it. M KJUWSlJOeWllMRKM PEACE CORPS WILL BE ON CAMPUS MAY 12 & 13 INFORMATION TABLE 10AM - 2:30PM EMU Special Celebration May 12. 7 pm Gerlinger Hall Lounge For more information, call the Peace Corps Seattle Office at I-800-426-1022 LX 1.674 DOCKS Iff IT tf TANNING CENTER OPEN 24 HOURS 1318 a Pattanon ■» 485 2323 g DIM M It) UH K r mi nhi *» CONTEM AT ITEWYAKI AC.CEY; ; _ a Fast, Healthy Food At Great Prices Take Out Available Close to Campus ult ras* from Dairy ijlh & M»fy*rd) 1306 Hilyard • 345-9555 JL n *rrwt»’ Aiwtufcm Do you ho i t o • • • ' 'V i I » ) v chi1d?v A study is now being conducted in the (onwnunication Disordered Sciences program on the ^ \pceih, <T' Linyii iiije. prrlitertii) and hearing skills ot children with and without a history of ear infections lor more information call Kaths M6 25H8 at the U of 0 Rackets & Balls at the UO Bookstore DIM SUM Every Sun 11 jm 5 pm Tills Week s luncheon Specials Cold Noodles V (ham.vegetables and soft noodles) $4.50 Jaja Mein $4.50 CHINA BLUJ RESTAUANT Tty our antiers too' 879 1 13ttl • .v-if to uo tkwftirw# • 345*783/ Low School Ifext Buyback 60 Of the New Selling Price on Books Needed for Summer or Fall Terms Must be Clean! May 5th - May 15th UNIVERSITY OF OREGON - DON'T GIVE UP THE SEARCH! TRY LOST *-0=,T AND FOUND IN THE CLASSIFIED SECTION.