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RALLY Continued from Page 1 co-op for the social value inherent for preserv ing higher education for low-income families Hut I think that's not enough to convince the t 'Diversity Drencher submitted the proposal of turning Amazon into a student run co-op to I 'niversitv Housing officials last week She said that turn ing Amazon into a co-op was a needed step lor the University in light of Measure ■ tuition hike . and the rei ruitmen! of wealthy out-of state students David Zupen, director of Eugene Citizens for l ower Income Housing, said Ins organization is asking for a moratorium on the University's plan to demolish and rebuild, so that tenants know exactly what is going to happen and when. "W« would like to see the Amazon units which the University closed re-opened and re or r upiod." he said Zupen and Dana Gorman, a resident of Ama zon and the chair of the University's Housing Hoard, submitted an application for making Amazon an historic landmark to the Eugene City Count il. which will deliberate upon the proposal at the Feb. .1 t ity count il meeting If the application is accepted. Amazon houses would ultimately be protected from demolition and more likely renovated, /.open said "The University does a poor job maintaining Amazon." /.open said, and they still want to raise the rent There is money budgeted for the maintenance of Amazon, hut it went straight to Johnson Hall and into a general fund and is deemed suitable for spending wherever the administration sees fit Wayne Ford the director of the Homeless A< (ion ( (edition said that a significant number of people m hugene are already on the edge of homelessness "We turn down an average of 175 families who seek housing a month." he said "The loss of low income family units in Amazon would he a disaster for the community It c osts less to rebuild than to replace /.open said he wants the University to con tinue renovation projet ts whit h began in t'lHl, when all the single story buildings were re roofed, many structures had foundation work done, and ltMl units were re-wired "We would like to see the University turn Amazon into a co-op The current proposal that was submitted to Housing officials act ommo dates for renovation costs We could apply for lower interest loans either through the t o-op or Amazon's historii preservation." he said. 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Superfh has saved vour butt once again1 It s very important that vou please the women, esper i a I i v with Valentine's Day around the comer We insist that you wear those boxers when ne« essarv and hang freely when you please When exercising, ploeease don't put yourself through such pain We kindly suggest vou go buy yourself some tighty-whities — Super fly Dear Superfly 1 have a friend who is always broke Ilf comas to my house and sits in my kit< hen and com plains about how hungry he is 1 wouldn't mind helping him out il he didn't just expei t it What should I do? — Mooched-Off I)ear Mooched-()fl. Superflv suggests you hook up with this kid toward the beginning of each month when the i ash is flowing like a river Make yourself disappear toward the end of the month when the river is dr\ If he consistently appears at your doorstep with hunger pangs, just drop him off at the local soup kitchen! Ta du! Superflv does it again — Superflv Dear Superfly, I have a small problem. I'm in love with this guy. hut there's one thing about him that 1 can not change lie drives like a madman, and 1 seriously fear for my life when I'm in the car with him Should I stay with him and suffer' Or should I leave him? Please help me decide what to do, o' wise Superfly — Soared to death Dear soared to death. Take the bus — Superfly Dear Superfly I met this really cool girl Inst week and 1 enjoy hanging out with her. except for one prob lem She continually lieats me at pool. I'm not a chauvinist, hut it's really bothering me. I don't even want to take her out with mv friends to bars because I'm always put to shame — Hopelessly Ralph Dear Hopelessly Ralph, We suggest that you accept that you’re a pool failure! It's apparent that you're going through denial, and once you realize the truth, you'll he on vour way to exploring the world of aquatics, something new and refreshing. Rent some arm float ies for your girl, too. — Superfly Dear Superfly, I've been watching ibis super flv-guy from afar. Whenever I see him we make eye contac t, but then I turn away. I'm too shy and can't even smile at him without turning rent. What should I do? — Dazed and Confused Dear D&C, Well, there's a variety of things you could do, but damn it. your shyness is getting in the way of it all. Ail you need is some courage We suggest going for the red facial tones and actu ally giv ing him a big smile and possihlv a wink? Can you shell that out? Can you dig it? — Superfly Dear Headers (all three of you), please send your very important letters to the Emerald. It’s a simple hop. skip and a jnmp up the stairs from the Ball room in the I-MU, or address them to Superfly. P O Box 3159. Eugene, OB 97403. e Get results. Advertise in the. ODE CALL 346-4343 BEFORE 1 p.m. TODA Y TO PUT US TO WORK FOR YOU TOMORROW! THK FAB SIDI By GARY IARSON ----1^ “Frank.... Don't do that." 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