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Seattle has more to offer
than just the Space Needle
Seattle is, without a doubt, the
culture haven of the West
Coast, as well as the birthplace
of grunge, post-grunge and the be
ginnings of Northwest pop culture.
The stereotypical natives of this
town are twentysomethings in
pseudo-trendy
clothing
wielding
espresso like a
religious sacra
ment to their
dying religion
of Generation
Y. The reality
is, however,
that Seattle is
the greatest
city in the
West: rainy,
exciting and
Reporter big. Further
more, a lot can
be packed into a day, so the trick is
to use time wisely.
The first traditional stop while
sightseeing in Seattle is the famed
Space Needle, standing 605 feet
high and allowing viewers to see
the entire sprawl of Seattle. Natives
will probably roll their eyes, as the
Space Needle is the generic tourist
symbol. The great thing about the
Space Needle, however, is it never
seems to get old going that high in
the air. An elevator takes you up,
and when you get sick of the view
you can always sit down for a steak
at the Space Needle restaurant.
Seattle is also home to the Seat
tle Aquarium. The aquarium fea
tures an underwater dome that
visitors can walk through to view
a 400,000-gallon tank from all
views. The dome is also open for
dining at night when the under
water lighting highlights the fish.
An IMAX theater is also located at
the aquarium, which is an incred
ibly experience. The 180-degree
screen captures a vivid picture
from all angles, using Omnimax
film technology and advanced
surround sound.
Visitors who wish to roam the
historical and cultural centers can
check out Pike Place Market
(where the aquarium is located)
and Pioneer Square.
Pike Place Market, developed
in 1907, is a combination of Satur
day Market, Farmer’s Market and
the Fifth Street Public Market.
With 100 farmers, 150 craftspeo
ple, more than 200 local mer
chants and 50 performers, Pike
Place is regarded as Seattle’s pre
mier downtown market district.
Further into the city, visitors can
find Pioneer Square, which offers a
variety of art galleries and book
stores. Sports fans may be especial
ly interested in this part of the city
because Safeco Field and Sea
hawks Stadium are also in this
area. Pioneer Square is a great place
to wander around, see the people
of Seattle and visit local shops.
For museum fans, a trip to the
Seattle Art Museum is a must. The
museum offers nearly 23,000 ex
hibits, from ancient Egypt to con
temporary America, and is espe
cially concentrated in Asian and
African exhibits, as well as mod
em and European art.
No visit to Seattle would be
complete without a night of drink
ing and debauchery. TYy Club
Medusa for dancing and drinking,
Funsters for gambling and live mu
sic, or Jazz Alley for jazz in a relax
ing atmosphere. Seattle has a great
variety of clubs, so don’t be shy to
end the night with a valiant mis
sion to see them all.
Contact the reporter
at janmontry@dailyemerald.com.
His opinions do not necessarily
reflect those of the Emerald.
Schmidt
continued from page 1
college and beer. Hard to believe,
but all is possible on the
Willamette River.
Here’s the deal. Go to a local tire
shop and ask the nearest over
weight grease monkey for their se
lection of inner tubes. It’ll cost
about ten bones, but the giant tube
o’ fun is well worth it.
Next, get a mesh laundry bag
that has a draw sting. Now, go grab
a half rack of beer — any beer, just
make sure it’s in a can — at the lo
cal grocery store.
Haul the necessities over to
Springfield, go east on Franklin
Boulevard to the river, then go
across the bridge. Take the first
right and head on down to the wa
ter. Tie the bag around one of the
tubes, toss the beer in and go.
The great thing about floating
down the river is the element of
nothingness. Floating demands
nothing, except an occasional
paddle. Sprawl out in the center
of the tube and let the river carry
you upstream.
Before the Interstate 5 bridge
is a mini-waterfall that drops
about three feet. It’s a challenge to
land face up, but, thankfully, the
water is only about three-feet
deep; it’s easy to recover if you
capsize.
The other high point, and I do
mean high, is the Knickerbocker
Bridge. Beach yourself on the
south side of the river and climb
to the bridge to test your Super
man skills. The jump is about 20
feet and, while it is possible to
touch the bottom of the river, it
isn’t likely. The jump is pretty in
tense, but it’s well worth the
amount of time taken standing
on the bridge, contemplating
what life, as you know it, means
to you.
Contact the sports editor
at bradschmidt@dailyemerald.com.
His opinions do not necessarily
reflect those of the Emerald.
Jones
continued from page 1
grade to the top, where a grassy
meadow fans out down the hill
side. From this point one can see
the Creswell Valley to the southeast
of Eugene and the Willamette River
as it winds down the valley.
The vista point is shaded by a
large oak tree and is spacious
enough for a small picnic. The butte
to the left is Spencer (elevation 2,054
feet), and the highest point in the dis
tance to the west is Mary’s Peak (ele
vation 4,097 feet). This site is great
for mid-momings and sunsets,
when shade is still abundant. But be
sure to bring a flashlight for those
sunset jaunts as the trail can be quite
dark coming down the hill.
Baldy can be a very nice place to
bring a pet or some Mends on an idle
summer eve for a miniature getaway.
Contact the photo editor
at adamjones@dailyemerald.com.
His opinions do not necessarily
represent those of the Emerald.
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Horoscope by Linda C. Black
TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Aug. 1). This year, you'll
learn about authority: how to obey and how to
lead. You 'd prefer the latter, of course, but you 'll
first be asked to master the former. To do it,
you'll also learn patience.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10
is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.
ARIES (March 21-April 19) _ Today is a 6 _
You're passionately fascinated, yet you're con
strained. Your fantasies are stalled, objectives
thwarted. Keep a lid on your exuberance till Sat
urday.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20) _ Today is a 7 _ You
may not be able to further your agenda, but you
can block the opposition's progress. In this
case, that's a definite win.
GEMINI (May 21 -June 21) _ Today is a 6 _ Even
simple tasks may be difficult now, as you en
counter one frustration after another. Postpone
travel and errands until Saturday.
CANCER (June 22-July 22) _ Today is a 7 _ Dis
cuss plans with friends, but don't get impatient.
Take time to find potential problems early, be
fore they get any bigger.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) _ Today is a 6 _ You and
your mate will be frustrated over the next day or
two. Don't talk idealism; talk bottom line, to a
person who's blocking your progress.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) _ Today is a 7 _ Travel
beckons, but it isn't that great an idea. There's
too great a chance you'll encounter detours and
delays. Secret messages can get through,
though. Try those.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) _ Today is a 7 _ Com
mittee plans may have to be put on hold tor a
while. Follow through on what's already been
promised.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) _ Today is a 7 _ For
every move there is a countermove. Every step
forward seems to force a step back. You could
complain, but why waste breath? Instead, pre
tend you're dancing.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) _ Today is a 7
_ Most things that can go wrong today will, with
one important exception. You may not make
much progress now, but prospects for the fu
ture are improving.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) _ Today is a 7 _
Fierce negotiations may affect your money, but
they can't inhibit your affections. You're either
shrewd enough to negotiate without paying
much attention, or you just don't care. Better
protect your investments, though.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) _ Today is a 5 _
Something you want isn't gonna happen. Not
today, anyway. And not without cooperation that
you aren't receiving now.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) _ Today is a 7 _
There's plenty of work. That's the good'news,
and maybe the bad news, too. There's no time
for anything else. Rearrange your schedule.
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