McSweeney’s editor and literary historian, Paul Collins joins us for a book signing and reading from his newest book Sixpence House: Lost in a Town of Books ” University of Oregon Knight Library Browsing Room Wednesday, May 14*7 p.m. • Free -'—w \ •>> < x UNIVERSITY OF OREGON ^ /-v BOOKSTORE For more information visit www.uobookstore.com Do you know how to be graceful and still eat your food at a business dinner? Find out at a FREE multi-course dinner hosted by the Career Center! Reserve your seat at the table by calling 346-7034 or email bankhead@uoregon.edu. Business Etiquette Dinner • Wednesday, May 14 5:00 - 7:00pm • Geriinger Lounge Presented by Aramark Uniform Services Career Center 346.3235 • http://uocareer.uoregon.edu o UNIVERSITY OF OREGON Courtesy The Willamettans, a40-acre nudest co-op founded in 1953, is located in Marcola. Nudists continued from page 5 facilities. Non-landed club mem bers are nudists who meet in pri vate residences and often organize trips to landed clubs. Squaw Mountain is the oldest nudist camp west of the Mississippi — the 19-acre retreat, located 40 miles southeast of Portland in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, was established in 1933. Nudity might still elicit giggles from cloth ing-bound elitists, but after a short glance of the facilities and activi ties offered by Squaw Mountain, one can’t escape the impression that nudist clubs are nothing more than summer camps for people without clothes. The ranch has hiking trails, a pri vate lake, paddle boats, a club house, volleyball courts and a minia ture golf course — pretty innocuous stuff. And that suits Moriarty just fine. He said committed nudists are not interested in any “inappropri ate” behavior. “It’s not a sexual thing in any way, shape or form,” he said. “I just pre fer to be nude. I guess I was always a closet nudist. I was always inter ested in this lifestyle but my two wives weren’t interested. So as soon as I got divorced, I joined.” Moriarty, who was also the pres ident of Squaw Mountain for a short period, is retired and said nudism primarily attracts older people. He said he has seen a rise in members as young their early 30s and added they always wel come younger nudists. “We’d love to have more college age members because they repre sent our future, just like any other organization,” Moriarty said. The closest locale for practicing nudists in Eugene is available at The Willamettans, a 40-acre club in Mar cola. The Willamettans — members call themselves the Willies — is a co op founded in 1953. Willamettans President Sharon Bower said her club is living proof that the populari ty of nudism is on the rise and the stigmas of nudism are falling. “When I joined 32 years ago, we had 73 members. We now have nearly 500,” Bower said. “We don’t feel as encumbered as in the past. Back when I joined, we didn’t even use last names because people could lose their jobs. That can’t happen anymore, and people feel more free.” In the club’s 50-year history, mem bers have worked almost exclusively in the construction of the facilities, which include everything from tennis courts to a restaurant and tavern. Such amenities have helped to create a safe, tight-knit community, which Bower said is one of the location’s main attractions. “We don’t have to worry about a lot of the things people worry about,” Bower said. “I don’t even lock my door.” Bower added that she hasn’t seen a huge problem with people joining the Willamettans for the wrong rea sons. Since joining, she said there have been perhaps 10 incidents in which people had to be escorted from the property due to question able conduct. One final destination worth men tioning is Restful Havens Health Club in North Plain. This nudist re sort is the largest landed club in Oregon — a whopping 104 acres of clothing-optional fun. Bower offered an interesting tid bit that may sway the remaining skeptics of nudism. She said that Benjamin Franklin was known for taking “air baths” — he’d essentially sit outside in the buff. So there you have it. If it’s good enough for our forefathers, it couldn’t be bad — even if the image of a naked Ben jamin Franklin doesn’t exactly make your day. Contact the senior Pulse reporter atryanbornheimer@dailyemerald.com. Ask Nat continued from page 5 since terrorism has been in the news, I’ve been worrying that it might be me on the next plane that’s attacked. Any perspectives on my fear or some tips to ease my nerves would be helpful. —Afraid to Fly Dear Afraid: Consider these sta tistics: Based on the number of car crashes and plane crashes that have occurred in the past, traveling by plane is 55 times safer than travel ing by car, and, on average, you would have to board a plane every day for the next 29,000 years before being involved in a crash. The truth is, you have a higher chance of being struck by lightning than from dying in an airplane dis aster. Once you’ve convinced yourself of this, ease your nerves on board with deep breathing exer cises, soothing music and an en grossing book. To be on the safe side, I highly suggest keeping your American citi zenship unadvertised while travel ing abroad. Avoid hanging out in rowdy groups with other Americans, going to American hangouts such as McDonald’s and talking loudly in English. If you’re really hoping to stay out of harm’s way, sew Canadi an flag badges on handbags, back packs and jackets. Any foreigner will welcome you with open arms once they see you aren’t the typical American tourist. Contact the columnist at natashachilingerian@dailyemerald.com. Her views do not necessarily represent those of the Emerald. Send questions to advice@dailyemerald.com.