Pulse editor
Jacquelyn Lewis
jacquelynlewis@dailyemerald.com
Tuesday, October 1,2002
Oregon Daily Emerald
On Thursday
The Emerald
is proud
to announce
the triumphant
return of
Mason West!
Is cheating
your parents
out of money
a good idea?
Dear Nat: I live alone, and my parents
pay my rent. I want to move in with a
friend without telling my parents and
pocket the difference between the old
rent and the new rent. Am I headed
straight for moral hell?
— Weaselingfor cash
Dear Weaseling: As soon as you start
this sly plan, your morality will be skit
tering around in a hot frying pan.
And as soon as your parents find out,
it’s gonna jump straight from the frying
pan into the fire.
How would you feel if you gave a
friend money for a concert ticket and it
turned out to be
half price, but they
kept the rest of
your money? A lit
tle cheated, per
haps. Is that how
you want to make
your kind of finan
cial supporters
feel?
Natasha
leu your parents chilingerian
that you want to 3
share a place with ^sk ^at
someone and ask if
they can give you extra spending money,
since they are willing to pay for a higher
rent anyway. The one who pays should
decide where the money goes, so leave it
up to them. If you still need more cash,
look into getting a part-time job.
Leaving the nest is difficult, especially
when you still have one wing stuck on a
twig. You don’t live with your parents
anymore, but they pay your bills, which
unfortunately gives them some control
over your life. The best thing is to enjoy
the luxury of knowing your rent will be
paid, because soon you’ll be scrummag
ing to come up with the funds yourself.
Dear Nat: I’ve met a guy whom I really
like and connect with, but I don’t think
I’m ready for a serious relationship right
now. What should I do?
—Afraid of commitment
Dear Afraid: Well, frazzled girl, per
haps you should take time to sort out
what you truly want from what you think
society wants for you. In your eyes, folks
in the 18-25 age range seem to resemble
a bunch of green pods, each filled with
two peas and prancing around in a
lovesick heaven. Why be a part of this
fairy tale veggie spectrum if it’s not who
you are? You stated how you feel — that
you’re not ready for a serious relation
ship — so that is precisely what you
should avoid.
Lucky for you, most college-age men
are not ready for a commitment either. If
your guy is one of the common type, en
joy a laid-back relationship. Chill with
him to your heart’s content, but feel free
to join the girls for man-hunting nights
and kiss that cutie at your favorite frat
house. On the other hand, if your newly
found catch wants you and only you, fess
up that you’re not quite ready. Then ven
ture out to seek your own fun-loving
kind, ‘cause honey, there are plenty out
there.
Take all the time you need to sow your
Turn to Ask Nat, page 13
Fashionn
on a butt*
For tastes from retro to trendy, Eugene’s second-hand
clothing outlets have something for every sense of style
Helen Schumacher
Pulse Reporter
After paying for tuition, books, rent, utilities, groceries and possibly
making a ear payment, most students — even with the help of mom
and dad — are left with very little cash to spend on their wardrobes.
Luckily, Eugene has an abundance of second-hand clothing stores that
offer a wide selection of fashions at affordable prices.
“Eugene’s a great market for second-hand shopping,” says Mary
Koleto, manager at Buffalo Exchange, a new and used clothing store.
Buffalo Exchange, located at 131 E. 5th Ave., carries everything
from women’s chunky turtleneck sweaters and peasant tops to
men’s cowboy shirts and vintage Levi’s jeans. Items usually cost be
tween $12 and $17.
Traci Lynn, a regular Buffalo Exchange customer, said she does a
lot of her shopping at second-hand stores.
“1 shop at the mall sometimes, but it’s fun to come here because
stuff here is unique, and it’s one-fourth the price,” she said.
If you visit Buffalo Exchange, expect to see colorful and funky
clothes, as well as other items, including kitschy handbags and
incense holders. a
When taking clothes on consignment, Koleto and her staff look
for garments that are interesting and in good condition. “(We look
for) things that you can’t get anywhere else, current styles and vin
tage,” she says.
Just a few blocks from campus are several smaller second-hand
stores along East 13th Avenue. These stores, including The Clothes
Horse, Antrican, Nobody’s Baby and Eugene Jeans, are all great
places to look for one-of-a-kind tops, pants and dresses.
Each store offers something different. While the Buffalo Exchange
has a trendier selection, Nobody’s Baby and Puttin’ On the Ritz, lo
cated at 350 E. 11th Ave., have a more old-fashioned selection.
Both stores have a range of dresses and suits from the 1950s, ’60s
and ’70s. Customers looking for less contemporary fashions might
visit these shops.
“Stuff from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, comfortable pants and
sweaters, dresses for cocktail parties,” are all popular items, says
Amy Clancy of Nobody’s Baby. Clancy said Nobody’s Baby is a pop
ular location with college students looking for outfits for theme par
ties and Halloween because the store mainly carries vintage clothes.
Nobody’s Baby also has costumes for rent.
The stores also have more than just clothes. Puttin’ On the Ritz
Tu rn to Thrift, page 13
Mark McCambridge
Emerald
(Above)
University student
Buck Hansen
checks out shirts
at Eugene Jeans.
(Left)
University student
ShaunnaWild
browses in
Nobody's Baby.
Mark McCambridge
Emerald
Adam Amato Emeral
Cooks at the new Fire'n Spice Grill whip up sizzling entrees the students custom-order.
Campus dining
adds new grill
Residence hall dining centers and other campus
restaurants now offer extended eating hours
and a wider variety of food than before
Jacquelyn Lewis
Pulse Editor
In the past, any mention of a school dining hall might have
conjured up images of leftover meat loaf and stale french fries.
But these days, the University offers a plethora of tasty dining
options available to students living both on and off campus.
The two main dining centers in Carson Hall and H.P. Barn
hart remain mealtime staples, especially for campus dwellers.
Both centers operate on an all-you-can-eat basis with an exten
I sive selection of entrees, as well as salad and sandwich bars.
“(Carson) has a huge salad bar with vegetarian and vegan op
tions,” said Tom Driscoll, University Dining Services food serv
ices director. “Barnhart particularly is known for a great Sun
day brunch.” Both centers are open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner Monday through Friday, and they offer brunch and din
ner on weekends.
i Pizanos Pizzeria, located on the north side of the Bean
Turn to Food, page 13