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Tea time/Page 5 f I Tuesday, November 5,2002 Since 1900 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon Volume 104, Issue 48 Last-minute voters may decide election As the 2002 elections draw to a close, voters still have time to cast their ballots before the 8 p.m. deadline today Oregon votes 2002 Ken Paulman City/State Politics Reporter Time is running out on the Nov. 5 general election, and with several races in close contention this year, all eyes are on the voters. Recent polls from KGW-TV in Port land showed that the governor’s race between Kevin Mannix and Ted Kulon goski is too close to call, and Measure 25, which would raise the minimum wage to S6.90 per hour, is projected to pass by a razor-thin margin. According to the secretary of state’s of fice, about 660,000 ballots had been re ceived statewide as of Friday, represent ing about 35 percent of registered voters. In Lane County, 69,171 ballots were received as of Monday morning, placing countywide turnout at 38.1 percent, Lane County Elections official Annette Newingham said. Newingham said about half of the bal lots are usually turned in between Sun day and Election Day, which would push turnout to the anticipated 60 to 65 per cent range. “This is pretty much where we nor mally are for a non-presidential elec tion,” she said. University junior Amanda Lorts said she hadn't turned in her ballot yet but planned to do so. “I was out of town all weekend, and I’m lazy,” she said. Sophomore Jacob Voss expressed his displeasure with voters who don’t take the election process seriously. Voss, who has turned in his ballot already, said peo ple should take the time to learn about the issues before voting. “If they’re not too eager about voting, 1 don’t think they should,” he said. “We don’t need votes from people who Turn to Vote, page 12 Cast your vote Nearby ballot drop sites: University of Oregon EMU — white receptacle drop box outside ASUO office Lane County Elections 135 East 6th Ave. — white receptacle drop box in front of Elections Office Orive-by drop box 2727 Centennial Blvd.— in front of Eugene Juvenile Justice Center’s entrance All locations will remain open until 8 p.m. Tuesday. A complete list of drop sites is included with ballots, is published in the Voter’s Guide and is available at www.co.lane.or.us/elect ions/. People with questions or problems should call Lane County Elections at 682-4234. SOURCE: Lane County Elections On the road to fame? Mark McCambridge Emerald Mason West, an Oregon Daily Emerald columnist, performs Rufus Wainwright's "California"at his "American Idol" audition. West-em idolatry Columnist Mason West braves the strange world of media powerhouse “American Idol” Reporter’s notebook Mason West Movies/Music/TV Columnist When my editor called to ask if 1 wanted to write a story about the “American Idol” auditions in town, I thought, “I am so trying out.” When KDUK called to tell me I actually could try out, I thought, “I am so running away.” I am no American Idol. I didn’t even watch the show, which, for the record, America ripped off from Britain’s “Pop Idol.” The gist, as I understand it, is crooning hopefuls compete for a record contract and the subsequent hordes of adoring 12-vear-olds. Apparently, Paula Ab dul had something to do with it. Was she a contestant? Ooooo. Bum. To earn the privilege of perform ing, I had to submit a “talent re sume” and a head-shot (which I hastily had a newsroom photogra pher take), and sign a contract which basically signed away all my rights and possibly my firstborn. Notice that none of this includes actually hearing me sing before se lecting me from the more than 75 applications received. Since I spent the better part of a minute writing my resume, my assumption was that I have some look that appeals to them. Certainly not “The Look,” but a look nonetheless. But, as I was one of four guys among the 25 con testants Wednesday night, I was likely selected because I have a pe nis. Back in “The Day” (aka high school), I fancied myself a per former and took part in the school plays and musicals. I even fronted a band freshman year. But I haven’t sang publicly in more than three years, and these people wanted me to sing a cappella, which is Italian for “asking to be embarrassed.” Turn to West, page 12 Photo Illustration by Mark McCambridge The Emerald Almost famous What: Eugene Jdol finals Where: Wild Duck Music Hall, 169 W. Sixth Ave. When: 7 p.m. Wednesday (doors at 6 p.m.) Cost: $ 5 The skinny: 10 finalists from two previous weeks of auditions compete for a trip to the Los Angeles tryouts of "American Idol 2.” Week of events targets married, older students University celebrates ‘National Nontraditional Student Week’ by highlighting resources available to help students succeed Jennifer Bear Campus/City Culture Reporter It’s 7 a.in. on a Monday morning and student Patti I Inch ten is hustling around on campus, preparing for another hectic week of classes at the University. But Ilaehten has more than homework on her mind — the 3<S-year-old business administration ma jor is also a mother and wife. This week, people such as Ilaehten can connect with other non traditional students, as well as the community, as a part of National Nontraditional Student Week. As of spring term, more than 4,200 students at the University were older than 25, one criterion for being considered a nontraditional student. National figures show the percentage of older students to Turn to Week, page 12 City upholds UO child care permit The Eugene Planning Commission has tentatively granted the University a permit to build the East Campus Childrens Center. At a meeting Monday morning, the commission upheld the ini tial decision by hearings official Virginia Gustafson to grant the Uni versity its conditional use permit. City Planner Kent Kullby said the commission will meet Nov. 12 to officially decide the fate of the permit and discuss possible modi fications that include adding additional parking spaces to construc tion plans. The University needs the permit in order to break ground on the site, located on the southeast of campus at the corner of East 17th Avenue and Moss Street. Toby Grant and Jeff Osanka filed the original appeal against the University’s conditional-use permit Sept. 30. The two appealed be cause they said the structure would not mesh with the medium-den sity residential-style housing in the area and that building the center would generate too much traffic. The commission will hold its Nov. 12 meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Sloat Room of the Atrium Building, 99 W. 10th Ave. — Jillian Daley Weather Today: High 58, Low 45, cloudy, chance of rain late Wednesday: High 57, Low 48, rain likely Looking ahead Wednesday New OUS chancellor holds town hall meeting Thursday Pulse features 'Better than beer-bonging'
