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Volume 98, Issue 3
TUESDAY, JULY 2,1996
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C\J lO (O CD N
TODAY
Oregon’s new 541 area
code is now in effect
for all areas of the state
except the northwest
comer.
INSIDE
The Eugene Emeralds beat visiting Spokane 6-4 to
hold onto second place in the Northwest League
Two Cuban boxers use road to the Summer Olympics
t as their pathway to freedom
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WEATHER
Mostly sunny.
High 85. Low 55.
University
housing
costs rise
■ INCREASE: Hike in residence halls
fees will go toward overdue repairs
and the cost of wiring the complexes
for Internet use
By Kristin Bailey
Associate Editor
Full Internet access and long awaited re
pairs in University residence halls are on the
way—but students will feel the costs.
University Housing will be spending close
to $2 million in addition to its $600,000 bud
get. This extra spending will be reflected in a
10 percent increase in residence halls fees.
“Building upgrades and repair are a big
portion of the increase,” said Nancy Wright,
director of facilities and capital improve
ment.
The Bean Complex will receive the major
ity of the changes, including the removal and
replacement of old and damaged wardrobes,
desks and beds, new paint and carpeting and
earthquake retrofitting
“So many students have complained
about how dark everything is,” Wright said.
“And as long as we’re tearing things out, this
is also a good time to begin Phase One of
structural reinforcement. ”
Part of the increase will also go toward the
installation of technical hardware, which
will connect all University housing com
plexes to the Internet.
“All the wiring is already there,” said Ron
Tendick, director of housing business affairs.
“Today is the computer age, and a lot of stu
dents like to have the ability to hook up to
the Internet.”
The $225,000 price tag for the installation
of Ethernet switches in the residence hall
complexes is a one-time expense, and stu
dents should not expect to have to pay more
in the future for hardware installation, Ten
dick said.
“It’s a one-shot deal to put the hardware
in place,” he said. “And this will directly
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THE NUMBERS
In addition to the approximate $600,000
spent on routine repairs and refinishing,
University Housing will be spending the
following (costs are approximate):
■ FURNISHINGS:
University Inn: new beds, desk chairs,
desks, dressers: $113,000
Bean East: new beds, wardrobes, lofts:
$275,000
■ REPAIRS:
University Inn: new fire alarm system:
$85,000
Carson: new dish accumulator:
$100,000
Data wiring for all halls: $225,000
Bean Phase One repair, refinishing and
retrofitting: $1,200,000
Source: University Housing
CHRIS HUTCHINSON/EmwaJd
FIRE IN THE Sky
This 4th of
July promises
to he a
spectacular
one in
Eugene with
plenty of
opportunities
to watch
firework
displays or
create your
own
By Andrea De Young
Associate Editor
If George Washington were alive today,
would he be stocking up his fireworks
supply for the 4th of July?
Washington may not have celebrat
ed with smoke explosions and sparklers,
but plenty of other people are.
Whether it be going to see fireworks
shows or lighting them on the street, the
explosions of lights and smoke seem to be
the most popular way to celebrate the holi
day. Not only are fireworks stands doing
steady business, but the Eugene Emeralds
have already sold out their game on Thurs
day, which includes a fireworks show af
terward.
That won’t stop those without tickets
from enjoying the spectacle. Civic Stadium
is very close to campus, and it is possible
to see the fireworks from nearly any comer
in the University area.
The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
and should last about three hours. Ems ad
ministrators expect the fireworks to start
about 10 to 15 minutes after the game ends.
Those around campus will probably be
able to hear the explosions once thp show
SAFETY TIPS
With 113 flreworks-related injuries last year,
there are always ways to be more careful
when having fun.
1. Always read the directions on each firework
you use
2. Light the fireworks on hard surfaces, away
from buildings and dry brush
3. Use only legal fireworks purchased at
booths or stores approved by the State Fire
Marshal's Office
4. Have a bucket full of water near the area
you will be lighting the fireworks
5. Always light the fireworks away from other
people and animals
6. Only light one firework at a time
7. Only use the fireworks outdoors
gets started.
People who want to do more than just
watch fireworks can go to the Lane County
Fairgrounds and participate in several ac
tivities, culminating in a $10,000 display of
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fireworks in
Eugene?
A Although
■the Eugene
Emeralds are
sold out, you can
still see the show
after the game
from almost any
where around
campus. Going
up to Skinners
Butte may also
be the way to go.
The show is ex
pected to begin
about 10 to 15
minutes after the
game, probably
about 10:15.
Lane County
Fairgrounds is
the sight of a 4th
of July party,
which includes a
fireworks show
set to begin at
9:45.
Q What time
■do activi
ties begin at the
fairgrounds?
A Gates open
■ at 4 p.m.
and close at the
end of the fire
works show
Q What kind
■of things
are there to do?
A There is
■ free ice
skating and 3
on-3 basketball,
several different
concerts and
food booths.
QCan I bring
■ my own
fireworks?
A No fire
■ works,
food or alcohol
can be brought
into the fair
grounds.
QHow much
■ does it cost
to get in?
Alt’s $2 for
■ adults and
$1 for children
under 12. Park
ing is $3.50.
Q What if I
■ want to
know more?
A For more
■ informa
tion, call 687
4292.