W ■ *■ - 7v 4 fib THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, SUPPLEMENT TO STATE NEWS *2 Michigan State News, East Lansing, Michigan GREAT SMOKY MOU Backpacking a cheap break and tents can be rented from KNOW THE RULES of the By NANCY COSTELLO campsites can be made by ger. writing Great Smoky Moun¬ In his hike, Dodson chose Raupp Campfitters in Lansing, park and obey them. Rangers Imagine, if you will, finishing Great Lakes Mountain Supply aren't lenient and sometimes tains National Park, Gatlin¬ the Cataloochee Section, a more your last exam after a full week burg, Tenn. 37738. secluded area of the park. in East Lansing and Eddie levy stiff fines. of coffee and eye drops, and Bauer's in Detroit. finding yourself — just 48 hours "We only met about 25 Remember to always keep Another possibility would be people later sipping sweet water The following are tips that food outside the tent and high — to drive down and plan the hike in four days," he said. from a gurgling mountain might come in handy for those enough off the ground to keep it at the ranger's station. Rangers Last year Dodson spent about stream. could recommend trails suited backpacking excursions. away from animals. $60 or $65 on gas and food. The to one's backpacking experi¬ Remember to bring warm Bring correct medication for Sounds tempting but you just food, mostly freeze-dried, cost Without prior reserva¬ about $30. Cheaper, also easily clothes because the weather blisters and tend to them don't have the bucks for a spring ence. tions hikers risk not getting varies. Cotton pants or cordu¬ quickly. break vacation this year, right? prepared food, such as macaroni the campsites or trails they and cheese and pancake and roy dry quicker than jeans do. If you have $70, four or five Also, wool keeps you warm Carry a snakebite kit and want. oatmeal mix, may be substi¬ know how to use it. friends and a car that gets good even when it's wet. Old wool tuted for freeze-dried. Plan meals to have the light¬ gas mileage, a camping trip in pants and sweaters are inexpen¬ the Great Smoky Mountains ANOTHER CONSIDERA¬ Backpackers should bring a sive at the Salvation Army. est possible load in your pack. National Park could be an ideal TION IS the popularity of the fuel stove for cooking because Bring plenty of trail mix or chosen trail. The Appalachian the park doesn't allow camp- Remember to bring a hat and snacking food because it sup¬ alternative to staying home. a comfortable pair of shoes, such trail, for example, is heavily fires. plies quick energy. MSU junior Doug Dodson as tennis shoes. Know how to pack a backpack traveled. Hikers interested in a made the trip last year, back¬ less crowded trail should check BACKPACKING EQUIP¬ And remember to bring plas¬ with the proper weight appor¬ packing 20 miles in four days the guidebook or ask the ran¬ MENT including sleeping bags tic bags and rain gear. tionment. with a 42-pound pack through good and bad weather. Because it's spring, the weather is variable, Dodson said. or "The first three days it was 80 degrees and sunny," explained. "The last day was 75 he MSU BOOTERY rainy and cool." your IF BACKPACKING style, however, sightsee¬ is not SAYS: ing by car and camping at designated grounds is a possibil¬ ity for the novice. BREAK AWAY IN STYLE AND Either way, one will see the splendid scenery of thick for¬ ests, gushing waterfalls and the SAVE $$$ Appalachian Mountains. Most of the animals including black beers, turkeys, flying squirrels and deer, might only be seen in the back country. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, located in south¬ ern Tennessee and northern North Carolina, is 615 miles from Lansing, or about an 11-hour drive. To reach the park take 1-75 down to Knoxville, take U.S. 40 out of Knoxville heading east, then turn onto 66 going south and take it right into Gatlinburg, Tenn. InGatlinburg there will be signs for the park. TO PLAN a hiking trip first 10% orr ON ALL REGULAR PRICK FOOTWEAR I look at a topographical map of the park in the maps section of (MINIMUM PURCHASE OF *10.00 — WITH THIS COUPON) j the MSU Library on the third OFFER EXPIRES MARCH 15. 1980 floor in the west wing. The "topo" designates trails, roads, ranger stations, developed campgrounds and back country campsites within the park. Pamphlets on Smoky Na¬ tional Park and possibly trail information can be obtained in the documents section, on the first floor in the east wing of the library. Another suggestion is to check local bookstores for Sier¬ ra's Club "Hiker's Guide to the Smokies" for a complete de¬ scription of trails in the park. 225 E. GRAND RIVER BOOTERY 217 E.GRAND RIVER The book is divided into Tennes¬ OPEN TONIGHT TIL 9 OPEN TONIGHT ft FRI TIL 9 see and North Carolina sections. SAT 9:30-6 FR110-6 SAT 10-6 Using the map .and trail for Thorsdoy, February 28, 1^86" 3 Mountain biking Cycling provides a good pastime adventure By RICHARD MARSHALL State News Staff Writer Imagine trying to pedal your bicycle up a hill — actually, a By DEBORAH A. KRAUS mountain. A 10,000-foot mountain. The temperature is 90 degrees You're pedaling down High and you ride a half-mile, walk the bike a whole one, pedal for way 115 in the dark when a another half and so on, and there are still seven more miles to go detour sign looms up ahead. until the summit is reached. Almost three hours later you make it You make a turn onto a soft dirt to the top, totally spent and dried out. road that ends abruptly at a You need some time to build up your energy again, and there's barbed wire fence. What do you do? There's only plenty of time to rest while you coast for 15 miles down the other one solution — you slide under side of the pass, grinning inside all the way. the barbed wire, put the bike Energy and conserving it are the prime concerns of the second Recyling of America bicycle tour, to be held in the Colorado Rocky on your shoulder and carry it Mountains this summer. cross-country to the nearest all night truck stop. The first tour took place last August, with barely any media attention, due to a small turnout of participants and poor That's the worst thing that has happened to Dave Frey in promotion. the six years the MSU junior TRIP ORGANIZERS Roy Smith and Gil Hersch think this from Birmingham, Mich, has been touring Michigan by bi¬ year's event should draw more attention because of the country's increased awareness of scarce energy resources. cycle. Smith, the founder of Challenge/Discovery, a Colorado A CYCLING TOUR may be bicycle-environmental group, and Hersch, the editor of the the answer to an adventurous Crested Butte (Colo.) Chronicle, conceived the tour as a means for and inexpensive spring vaca¬ promoting the use of bicycles instead of mechanized modes of tion. And now is the time to transportation in an effort to conserve the country's natural start preparing for it. resources. "Cycling affects your organs, "We are using human energy to address the energy crisis," not your muscles," Frey said, so Smith said. "We must learn, as a civilization, to recycle, to use training for a trip involves renewable resources and maintain our health through physical more than lifting a few weights. State News/Richard Marshall fitness. What better example is there than putting aside the Cycling promotes "aerobic vicarious pleasures of the automobile for the real experience of fitness" — the efficiency of the bicycling the Rockies?" systems which deliver oxygen to your cells — as well as SMITH AND HERSCH have decided to forego the use of a support vehicle this time around. A van was used last August to (continued on page 12) Biking burning up calories, say Creig and Julie Hoyt in their recent book. Cycling. Training for a long trip should begin slowly, if you're not already in good condition. And, you should include at least one ride of the distance you hope to be covering each day on your tour. Frey said an average day for him is 50 to 60 miles, although he once biked 186. "WHEN YOU TRY to do 70 or 90 a day, it's not fun _ anymore," he said. Take at least one trial ride on a fully loaded bike, the Hoyts suggest, and get the feel of it. The word in equipment is travel light. If you're camping out, the Sierra Club Guide to Outings in Wheels suggests tarpaulin or a tube tent rather than a heavier staked tent. A tube tent is a triangular plastic tube held open by a piece of line strung a yard above the ground. A tool kit should include a pump, patch kit, screwdriver, fixed and adjustable wrenches, extra screws, spokes and ca bles. Choose clothing to main tain body temperature and minimize wind resistance and chafing. Equipment should be kept to under 25 pounds. How the luggage is carried is as important as what is in it. A backpack is uncomfortable and keeps you center of balance too high, Frey said. He suggests a carrier with small baskets over the rear wheel, and a small handlebar bag. THE IDEAL DISTRIBU¬ TION of weight is two-thirds over the back wheel and one third over the front, the Hoyts say. Left and right baskets State News. Richard Marshall (continued on page 10) 4, Michigan State News, Eost Lansing, Michigan Don't get ' by the help of rip off mechanics By SUSIE BENKELMAN State News Staff Writer It's spring break and you're en route to Florida. Imagine pulling into a gas station in the middle of the night for a fill-up and an oil check. The attendant opens the hood and after a few seconds the engine smokes like crazy. Chances are there is nothing wrong with the car. One tactic used by dishonest service station workers is the dumping of a certain chemical on the engine, causing it to produce smoke. The attendant will then tell unsuspicious car owners that something is wrong and will charge a high price for "fixing" it. But even those who are ignorant of automobile mechanics can prevent rip-offs of this kind, said Tom Freel, spokesperson for American Automobile Association's Detroit Auto Club. "THE FIRST THING you want to remember is to never leave your car alone," Freel said. "Keep an eye on it so unauthorized people cannot touch it. Also, watch the person while they're working on it." The Better Business Bureau also acknowledges the common problem of "gyp artists" who use the tactic above and many others to rip off unsuspecting car owners. A 1973 pamphlet published by the bureau cites instances where service station attendants have been known to slash tires, cut fan belts and squirt oil under the car to make it appear as if it is leaking. "A COMMON TACTIC they use is that they'll say 'You need new shocks' or 'your tires are ready to explode', " Freel said. "If someone tells you something that sounds the least bit like a pressure tactic, get a second opinion." "Don't panic buy and don't be pressured into buying," Freel said. "If you're not sure you might want to check with the local Better Business Bureau to see where there is a competent mechanic." Michigan 1974 law requires that mechanics provide a written estimate of repair costs which will exceed $20. -.An estimate of repairs under $20 must be supplied upon request. MICHIGAN MECHANICS ARE also required to provide a detailed invoice of the work after it is done, and are required to give back all parts which were replaced in the job. The law, however, also supplies consumers in Michigan with a chance to give up these rights by signing a waiver which releases the mechanic of responsibility. Linda Joy, director of the Michigan Consumer's Council, advises consumers to be careful before they sign anything because they may be signing a waiver without realizing it. Joy said mechanics may say something like "and you need to sign here, too, it's the new law," causing many customers to sign and give up their rights. 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I'U. need five pairs of shorts, 10 shirts, three pairs of jean• . . . "Oh wow this guy is lecturing a mile a minute," says the guy in the next seat, zapping me back to Anthony Hall from the sunny shores of Fort Lauderdale. So much for note taking. Tennis racket, tennis shoes — tennis shoes! An unexpected laugh erupts from somewhere in my lungs and I glance around to see if anyone has noticed. I can't believe I wore those hightops, and Sue had on that Mickey Mouse T-shirt with the ears cut out! It is a miracle they didn't throw all of us out of that bar that night. (continued on page 15) I sink into my chair, remembering the shots of Jack Daniels and SUM DIRECTIONS Thursday, February 28 through Saturday, March 8 IDDELL — TIGER — SKILOM DOVRE — MIKASA — VOIT A week long sunshine celebration for Mr. and Miss J with a destination...anywhere warm! 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PRICES NIKE EXPIRES MARCH 15, 1980 <* EAST LANSING 1 _ >OVRE - MIKASA - VOIT RIDDELL - TIGER - SKILOM (y Michigan Stole News, Eost Lonsing, Michigan SMOOTH SAILING Tips can ward off catastrophe By CINDI DUBEY become lost, you should ask to a formal claim through any If you're planning a trip for Lost luggage, hotel reservations and airline speak with the hotel manager, franchised hotel's corporate spring break, the last thing you said George Hollander, assist¬ tickets offices, Hollander said. need is for something to go are all problems that could arise and ant general manager at the Ed Stone, of the Hertz Bir¬ wrong and spoil it. Lost luggage, hotel reserva¬ spoil your trip. Troy Hilton. mingham substation, said your The manager should try to reservation is lost you tions, travelers checks, airline car have find a record of your reserva¬ a legitimate complaint. tickets and rent-a-car reserva¬ tion and the duration of your city where the owners are tion and secure you a room, Stone said Hertz doesn't tions are all problems that stay. staying. This information Hollander said. usually run out of cars, but if could arise and spoil your trip. Hoag said a name and ad¬ should be secured when you Hollander said if the hotel is that happens, it will try to Here are some hints on how to dress should be clearly written purchase your travelers checks. full, the hotel should try to make other arrangements prevent these things from on more than one side because The institution will have you make you other reservations in happening and what to do if through a local agency. one side could be smeared. fill out a claim and will usually the area. "Hertz will not, however, catastrophe strikes anyway. give you cash right away. If all record of your reserva¬ make up for a price discrepancy If you purchase airline tic¬ "Be aware and make sure If your hotel reservations tion is lost, then you should file if that kets by phone and they don't your baggage is checked to happens," Stone said. arrive through the mail, you your destination," Hoag said. should immediately contact the If your baggage is lost, you airport, said Eileen Gaines, should report it to the airlines Delta Airlines ticket agent. Gaines said if that happens, at once. "Normally, lost TUNES FOR TRAVELING Delta will make arrangements luggage should be recovered within 24 for you to pick up the tickets before the flight. hours," Hoag said. * 1 eOOoFF If your luggage is not found, Also, make sure to arrive at Hoag said, make sure you have the airport 45 minutes to an a list of the items in your hour before flight time to pick suitcase so a claim adjustment up your tickets and check in can be made. before boarding the flight, Hoag said United Airlines Gaines said. pays $700 per ticket for lost She said most airlines follow luggage. the same policy. These policies almost awilCRCHnnnr are Another frequent problem is standard lost luggage. throughout the airline industry, she said. HbCPRDS Jay Hoag, United Airlines Marie Lonier, of the Ameri¬ station agent, said it is best to Mon.-Sat: 9a.m.-9p.r take precautions to avoid los¬ can Automobile Association said vacationers should avoid 332-3525 Jazz Sun: 12p.m.-7p.i 220 H.A.C. ing your luggage. university mall carrying cash while traveling. Hoag recomends tagging Instead, she suggested, people baggage on both the inside and should carry travelers checks. outside. Tags should include If travelers checks are lost, your name, address, destina¬ they must be reported to the tion, a contact at your destina appropriate institution in the A boat shoe with sole. Timbcrland^ A whole line of fine leather boots and shoes that cost plenty, and should. Shepard't Downtown S. Washington Styles for both 485-7215 men & women. Shepard's East Lansing E. Grand River 332-2815 Lansing Mall 321-8344 (women's only) "The look that fits!" Thursday, February 20, 1980 7 JEFF HITTLER • Toronto: Enjoy The idea may not seem too inviting at first. The popular sentiment among MSU students has long been to race toward warm, sunny skies over spring break. And after a traditionally long and cold Michigan winter, who could blame them? Even the most open-minded student might be a little apprehensive about traveling to another northern city for a "break" from winter in East Lansing. But for those who are looking for an adventurous alternative to the mad rush south, Toronto is waiting with open arms. A few days in Toronto can provide enough excitement to warm even the coldest heart, and for less than one of those trips south. All that's missing is the warm temperatures. But, you'll be so busy taking in the sights, shopping and simply enjoying the people that you'll soon forget about that suntan you to get started on. You won't find many cities in the United States where the wanted downtown area is as clean and safe as it is in Toronto — but its Spend break in Toronto beauty goes beyond that. The city is an aesthetic below the street surface magnet. It burrows three with an stories underground world of amid its varied sights shopping malls, restaurants, banks and other businesses. The medieval castle containing 98 Eaton Centre, Sheraton Centre and the Lanes are just a few of By MARY JANE JERIAN heated swimming pools. Single rooms are $43 and doubles $53 rooms and an 800-foot tunnel the underground surprises. Are 10 pounds of winter flab It towers high above the streets where two of Canada's keeping you from Florida this per night. leading to towered horse In midtown Toronto the stables. It's open to the public tallest buildings reach for the clouds. The offices of the Toronto spring break? Have the in¬ Dominion Centre stretch 56 stories, while the Commerce Court ability to ski and fear of Carlton Inn, 30 Carlton St., is daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the least expensive hotel. The Metro Toronto Zoo re West stands at 57. Over to the south of these on Front Street is mountains stopped you from fleets the city's modern outlook. the Royal York, one of Canada's largest hotels. considering Colorado as an Singles are $19.95 and doubles $23.95 per night. Sutton Place The zoo's 4,000 animals roam The city is full of mostly modern architecture, peppered with alternative? Or maybe the is Toronto's expensive midtown more than 700 acres enclosed 19th century buildings that have been preserved as historical pocketbook is a bit thin to be hotel, located at 955 Bay St., by five glass pavilions, while monuments. thinking about a long vacation. visitors view them from climate But there is more to Toronto than "looks." In any case, a weekend in featuring a health club and heated indoor pool. Singles are controlled trains. The zoo offers You can take a ferry ride from the Harbourfront to the Toronto is an inexpensive al¬ country skiing over the Toronto Islands on Lake Ontario for a mere $1. ternative. $45 and doubles are $55 per cross For a view of the entire city, a ride to the top of the CN Toronto features a variety of night. In comparison, the Town grounds in the winter and Inn, 620 Church St., is probably rentals are available. Ad Tower will cost you $3.50. A discotheque and restaurant await attractions, ranging from the better deal for the economy- mission to the zoo is $3 for you at the top. tallest tower in the world, to an a minded student. It features a adults and $1.50 for teens. There's the Toronto Metro Zoo, with 710 acres of things to authentic medieval castle and health club, tennis courts and The Ontario Science Centre see. Admission is $3. all-night discotheques. The also be an interesting a heated indoor pool. Single can You'll want to relax in the evening at a few of the city's many city's hotels and motels offer facilities and price ranges to fit rooms are $30 and doubles $37 experience. The Centre gives bars (the drinking age is 19), discos and stage and movie demonstrations of electricity, theatres. any budget. per night. chemistry and printing. It also Meals can be had at decent prices at some nice and Downtown hotels can be Accommodation Toronto, contains a "Hall of Earth," "Hall interesting places. And don't be afraid to try some of the new 961-2544, is a free hotel dishes. sleep cheap or ultra comfort. of Space" and "Hall of the The Executive Motor Hotel, reservation service that can Atom." Admission and parking If Toronto sounds like your kind of town for a breakaway, questions con¬ most of the East Lansing travel agencies offer tour packages 621 King St. West, has single answer any are both $1. bedrooms for $19 per night and cerning the city's hotels, After sightseeing or before which include round-trip train reservations from Windsor and motels, private homes and double bedrooms for $25. The the disco the local restaurants hotel accommodations. A two-night stay can cost as little as $70 colleges. Ramada Inn, 111 Carlton St., is can satisfy any appetite in for a cozy room right in downtown Toronto. more moderately priced. Most of Toronto's major many unique atmospheres. Rail Canada is the best way to go, by the way. (You won't Singles are $31 per night and attractions can be seen in a few If you're in the mood for need a car in Toronto). But spend the extra $12 round-trip and doubles are $37. This hotel has hours or a day. corned beef and matzo ball go Reserved Club Car. It makes the four-hour trip from a heated indoor pool and a The CN tower is the world's soup, Shopsy's is Toronto's Windsor to downtown Toronto more enjoyable. sauna. tallest communications tower. offering. The world-famous Don't forget your birth certificate when going into Windsor deli, 295 Spadina Ave., has both and remember to swap your United States currency for If you're looking for a hotel It contains three public obser vation galleries, the "Under¬ take-out and delivery, and most Canadian at your local bank before leaving. that offers all the comforts of dinners range from $5 to $10 For more information, write the Convention and Tourist vacation living then the current," a 21st century arcade, and the "Top of Toronto," the per couple. Bureau of Metro Toronto, Eaton Center, Suite 110, Box 510, 220 Sheraton Centre, 123 Queen St. West, is it. The Center has a world's highest and largest The Old Spaghetti Company Yonge Street, Toronto, Ont. M5B 2H1. is cluttered with wonderful And most of all, enjoy! shopping mall, two movie revolving restaurant. houses, a health club and two Casa Loma is an authentic antiques that keep you wonder ing while eating. It serves spaghetti in a variety of ways and all meals are topped off with spumoni ice cream. Spot gas shortages to plague drivers Seafood served aboard two floating vessels is the specialty at Captain John's Harbour Boat Vacationers should not expect the gasoline situation in Florida adequate through mid-March, but we recommend that people have Restaurant, 1 Queen's Quay a full fuel tank when they enter the Florida Turnpike," she said. West, in downtown Toronto. to be the same as it is at home, and should be prepared for possible Stations on the turnpike have tended either to run out of Their dinners run between $10 spot shortages and closed gas stations, an American Automobile gasoline or close up out of fear of running out, she said. The most and $20 for two. Association spokesperson said. likely places to get gasoline will be in the larger cities, not at Ed's Warehouse looks more "There really isn't a problem with running out of gas supplies," turnpike stations, she said. like a lumberyard than a place she said. "But one thing that tourists who go to Florida should In Florida, 56 percent of the service stations close at 6 p.m. on to eat from the outside, but realize is that things are going to be different than at home," said Saturdays and at 8 p.m. on weekdays, and 82 percent are closed all once inside the turn-of-the- Melitta Hartung from AAA national headquarters. day on Sunday, she said. At the end of January, five percent were century decor removes all "Especially in a small town after dark, you probably won't be limiting sales or were out of fuel, she said. doubts. This restaurant successful finding a gas station open," she said. "They are usually In mid February, gasoline prices for Florida averaged $1.15 for features roast beef and steaks. open everywhere else in the country." regular and $1.19 for unleaded, but prices are increasing Jackets and ties are requited Sandra Pelham, spokesperson for Florida's AAA Bureau said continually, she said. and dancing and entertainment that certain spot gasoline shortages have occurred at the ends of Prices have jumped 14 cents per gallon in the last 60 days and are provided. Dinner for two the months in Florida, but doesn't expect the problem in February. than $20. the rise is expected to continue, she said. will cost more "At this point all our records indicate that supplies will be Michigan State News, East Lansing, Michigan WHEN YOU Thursday, February 28, 1980 9 HIT THE BEACHES! 10 Michigon State News. Eost Lansing, Michigan By MICHAEL L. WEBER can shop in the open markets of the French Quarter or go to one of the fine museums around town. Want to go south for spring break to get away form the cold, snowy college atmosphere? Then think about New Orleans. The New Orleans Jazz Museum, 340 Bourbon St., has a Founded in 1718 by Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, New Orleans is unique collection of instruments and a history of jazz. The a city that boasts of many things to see and do. Confederate Museum, 929 Coup St., contains all sorts of Civil The French Quarter, that famous part of the city, located War memorabilia. The Louisiana Wildlife Museum, 400 Royal near the Mississippi River, consists of 100 square blocks of St., is a natural history museum with many fine exhibits. New seemingly untouched French architecture and style. With narrow streets and beautifully restored buildings, the Accommodations in New Orleans vary in price, yet most hotels are between $35 and $50 a night for double occupancy. French Quarter creates a quaint atmosphere. The famed The Bourbon Orleans Ramada, in the French Quarter ranges Bourbon Street with its restaurants, bars and nightclubs from $40 to $50 a night for a double. The Noble Arms Inn, also in the Quarter, has kitchenettes in each room, and is $40 a night features a few places where authentic New Orleans jazz can Orleans still be heard. New Orleans cuisine presents some of the finest restaurants for a double. The Hotel LaSalle, 1113 Canal St., is $35 a night for a double room. in the country. Some French Quarter restaurants feature There are many ways to get to New Orleans from Lansing. If Creole cooking, a unique blend of French and Spanish you want to go by plane, there are excursion fares to New Orleans from Lansing and Detroit. You must make your seasonings, and sometimes with Italian and African contribu¬ features tions. Galatoire's, 209 Bourbon St., features authentic Creole/ French style seafood for about $11 a person. Arnaud's reservation at least one week in advance and you must stay in New Orleans for at least one up rather quickly. From Detroit the Saturday. The excursion fares fill roundtrip excursion fare is $167. From Restaurant, 811 Bienville, whose speciality is oysters, is another fine restaurant that features Creole cooking. Lansing the roundtrip fare is $166. The regular fare from Detroit is $278 and from Lansing it is $270. variety About that tan you want to get. The average temperature in New Orleans in March ranges between 60 and 80 degrees.. On can lie out in the sun on one of many nearby beaches. Amtrak trains go to New Orleans from Lansing and the cost will be about $160. Driving costs depend upon the cost of gas and how many miles a car gets to the gallon, but it is about New Orleans also has some of the best southern fishing around. 1,200 miles from Lansing to New Orleans. New Orleans is a city with its own style and heritage that Sightseeing in New Orleans is like a journey through the past with all of the landmarks and historical sites preserved. You offers many things unique to the city. MAINTENANCE AVOIDS PROBLEMS ON ROAD Car needs to be in good shape for trip maintenance record, you should BUT FOR A person who does, By SUSIE BENKELMAN Freel, the American Automo¬ followed a maintenance pro¬ have your car thoroughly ex¬ pair of pliers and a screw¬ gram it will cost you the least bile Association spokesperson a State News Staff Writer for the Detroit Auto Club. amount of money and time," amined, including tires and not driver might come in handy," he Five or six students packed Car owners have followed the Freel said. "If you put them off forgetting the spare, oil change, said. "If you take things beyond into a mid-sized car for a trip out of state may be able to handle maintenance record in their to do all at once, you'll have a filter change, antifreeze, that that, you had better be able to owners' manuals shouldn't have higher repair bill." sort of thing," Freel said. use them." the long, rugged ride, but the Many people, however, have "What to take depends on the Along with tool kit, Freel question is, can the car? any problems and should not a If a car is running smoothly have to have their car examined neglected their cars' mainte¬ competency of the person avail¬ recommended including road before a trip, Freel said. nance and will need to have able to do repairs," Freel said. flares, jumper cables, a distress and has been maintained, it can their cars checked before taking "Fbr a person who has no flag to hang in the window or on handle a trip to Florida, Colo¬ "WE DONT ENDORSE sea off on a trip, Freel added. mechanical ability, he or she the antenna and roadside reflec¬ rado or any other popular spring sonal tuneups because if you've "If you have neglected your should not take a tool kit. tors. break destinations, said Tom Cycling fun (continued from page 3) should be balanced, and the more streamlined they are, the NEED A BONG? less wind resistance they cause. rain "I'd much rather ride in the than Frey said. against the wind," Lansing's Largest Head Shop — To minimize injuries and fatigue, bikers must develop a good riding technique. Most pedal too slowly in too high a ■eyi gear, a practice that leads to knee problems, the Hoyts say. BOUTIQUE BOUTIQUE A touring cyclist should never drop below 60 revolutions of THE UNIQUE "THE UNIQUE the pedals per minute. To avoid heat stroke, carry BOUTIQUE' BOUTIQUE" water and drink before you get thirsty. A cyclist can sweat SPECIALIZING away over two quarts of water CUSTOM SILVER WORK & in Custom made Jewelry before feeling the subjective sensation of thirst, the Hoyts REPAIR—CUSTOM LEATHER "Gold and Silver" say. —Hand Made Jewelry— Complete A BIKE OVERHAUL is a Complete line of Glass, Wood, repair of Gold and Silver Jewelry must before you start on a trip. Ceramic & Acrylic Pipes & Bongs Check spokes, brakes, and tires particularly, Frey said. PRECISION SCALES Bring your To go further afield, combine problems to our Gold and cycling with public transporta¬ Silversmith, he's here to help tion. Greyhound and Amtrak will accept a bicycle in a box as you I part of your luggage allowance. Open MON-FRI: 10a.m. - 9p.m. Boxes are available at a bike SAT: 10a.m. - 7p.m. store or Amtrak will sell you one for $4. 1041 N. CSDAR ST. Airline regulations differ, so it's best to call the airline you will be using. 487-9090 . Corner of Maple Thursday, February 28, 1980 1 1 New York: Take a bite out of the 6 ' this spring break By WILLIAM CORNISH Transportation around New Museums abound and attract No one could ever get bored York City can even be fun. A thousands of tourists yearly. in New York City. one-hour Stat en Island Ferry American Museum of Natural As the largest city in the trip will cost you only 25 cents. History is the "best museum in United States, "the Big Apple" Or, if you prefer land travel, the world," Cohen says. There offers a tremendous variety of the underground subway sys¬ is no admission charge, but activities for just about anyone. tem is "an experience in itself," donations are accepted. Cohen You can find world-famous says David Cohen, MSU stu¬ also mentioned the Metropoli¬ tourist attractions, almost any dent and former New York City tan Museum of Art and the type of restaurant imaginable, resident. Each token costs 50 Hayden Planetarium as places a fashion district, museums and cents. The George Washington visitors should see. hot dpg and pretzel vendors on Bridge, which costs 50 cents (25 For those so inclined, the sidewalks all over town. cents on Saturday nights and churches of all the major de¬ Many tourist attractions are Sundays), connects the Big nominations can be found. For ■ not terribly expensive. At the Apple to New Jersey. tourists, St. Patrick's Cathedral I Empire State Building, for For the jogger, romantic or is the most famous. example, admission costs $1.94 penny-pincher there is Central Night life is popular in the for adults and $.97 for children, Park, which offers some scenic city. One renowned disco, big and is open from 9:30 a.m. to beauty in the heart of the city. with movie stars, is Studio 54. midnight. The Statue of Liber¬ Roller skates available, As for night clubs, there is the B are as ty, $1.50 and $.50 for children are the famed park benches. theater district, one of the most under 12, has hourly tours Eating places abound. There popular spots in the city. "crazy," Cohen says. Most of through, while Republic will is something for everybody in the time a light jacket will do, transfer you in Detroit to beginning at 9 a.m. and running A multitude of hotels fills 4 p.m. all parts of the city. One of but sometimes the weather is another airline. to The World Trade the Big Apple, from the plush Center observation deck is Cohen's favorites is Mama temperamental. March is a wet Trains or buses are a little Waldorf-Astoria on down. open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 Leone's Italian Restaurant, but month; occasionally there is a cheaper, but take more time. Many major hotel and motel Amtrak will take you into there are many others, ranging little snow, but it is "nice at p.m., with prices ranging from chains are represented, along from fast food places to elegant times," he added. Tempera¬ Grand Central Station or Penn $2 for adults to $1 for children with the less expensive places. and $1.25 for senior citizens. On tures are "cool to cold." Station through Chicago on dining spots, he says. All of the places mentioned a clear day from the World If you visit New York City, Transportation to New York coach ($148.50 excursion, here are located in Manhattan. City is easiest by plane. Three $178.50 regular fare, $262.50 Trade Center you can see New you can't bypass the stores. Other sights can be seen in the large airports serve the city: first class). They also offer a York, New Jersey, Pennsyl¬ Macy's, Gimbel's, and Saks other boroughs as well, but vania, Connecticut and Massa¬ Fifth Avenue are only a few of LaGuardia, Kennedy and New sleeper car service. Greyhound Manhattan is the main business chusetts. the large stores, and there are ark. Prices are good when can take you into the city from and tourist center. excursion fares are available, East Lansing for $147.75 round You can tour the Pan Am many smaller ones as well, And don't forget that the city but you should get those quick trip. building, for variety, or sit in on including specialty shops for m a General Assembly meeting in almost anything. lies on the East Coast. Many ly, as they go fast. For example, New York City is one of the B the United Nations building. F.A.O. Schwartz is the ocean-bound ships can be seen on the Hudson River, including round trip excursion fare to Newark from Lansing for as most popular vacation spots in the United States, and for good B of course, there's world's largest toy store, for * And, Broadway with all its theaters. the youngsters in your life or huge oil tankers and metal little as $163. Regular fares reason. If you have a little extra % Radio City Music Hall is a for the child in you. In Green¬ carriers. The older ships with masts can also be seen in the may reach United and $200 round trip. money stored away for that dream vacation, this may be favorite of tourists; you may wich Village around Washing Republic airlines harbor. serve Lansing: United can give just the place you're looking have to wait in line several ton Square, artists show and sell their The March weather is you one stop service straight for. hours to get a seat. wares. mm By JANET CHMURA Visitors push buttons, turn cranks, place to visit. The 103rd floor "Sky- p As spring break approaches, many and lift levers to see, listen and learn about technology. The evolution of deck," 1,353 feet high, offers a panora¬ mic view of the city. The Skydeck students are looking for an inexpensive is alternative to the traditional Florida automotive, rail and airline transporta served by two elevators daily from 9 trek. tion can be traced along with tours of a a.m. to midnight. Admission is $1.50. full-sized working coal mine and a For $100 students on a budget can At night, the bars, disco and restaur captured German submarine. The ants on Rush Street, Chicago's enter¬ ■ v. enjoy three days and two nights in museum opens daily at 9:30 a.m. Chicago. tainment center, come to life. Chicago Admission and parking are free. In the heart of Rush Street, Second Key Tours Inc., offers round-trip rail The Watertower Place, a seven-level fare between East Lansing and Chicago City presents a show that features shopping mall, is fascinating to see and comedians who haven't been "dis¬ on Amtrak and two night's lodging at browse through. Its glass-enclosed ele¬ the Downtown Holiday Inn for $65. The covered" yet. Skits ranging from the vators and escalators carry shoppers to offers cost for each additional night's lodging is $17. more than 100 shops and boutiques. For a quick lunch, D.B. Kaplan's Restaurant hazards of riding a Chicago bus late at night to test tube babies style — offer an evening of laughs. Tijuana Amtrak leaves East Lansing daily at on the seventh floor offers 300 kinds of Comedians John Belushi and Dan 8:10 a.m. and arrives in Chicago at 11:35 sandwiches. " Ackroyd began their careers there and a.m. The train returns from Chicago at Three blocks from the Watertower the acting style is similar to their's. many 4:15 p.m. daily and arrives in East Lansing at 9:22 p.m. Place, the Great Gritzbe's Flying Food Show features both dessert and cheese During the late shows, impromptu skits are performed from, ideas submitted by The Downtown Holiday Inn, located bars. The dessert bar has various cakes the audience. Shows are nightly for $5 within walking distance from many of and cookies, puddings, candies and to $5.50. activities the city sights has a pool, racquetball and tennis courts, saunas, exercise, sundaes. The cheese bar offers an assortment The Earl of Old Town attracts an audience of all ages with its live folk steam and massage rooms. of cheeses from chocolate chip to Swiss. music. This singalong bar serves inex¬ One of Chicago's newest and most pensive drinks until 4 a.m. The Museum of Science and Industry, attractive restaurants, Gritzbe's varied on the lakefront, features 75 exhibit Although Chicago can't offer "fun in entrees make lunch or dinner a unique the sun," it does offer a variety of halls with about 2,000 displays that eating experience. interesting activities at moderate explain principles of science and how they apply to everyday life. The Sears Tower is an interesting prices. —TTTT- "j 2 Michigan State News, East Lansing, Michigan RIM. TFMPLETOIN Watch for ripoff auto mechanics extensively, Freel said. (continued from page 4) strict, Freel said. ALTHOUGH OTHER Since a CBS 60 Minutes "These problems have not STATES have similar laws, program did an expose on been eliminated," Freel added. Breaking this specific law is applicable in Michigan only, and other states' laws may not be as dishonest mechanics Georgia, the Georgie State Authority has "cracked down" in "But you can minimize them for yourself by being careful and asking a lot of questions." away... Every year, at just about this time, the snow and the ice begin to melt. With this most welcome disappearing act, another equally miraculous event takes place. As the winter term blues are replaced with thoughts of Frisbee throwing, softball and wasting away on those long spring afternoons, my mind is filled with thoughts of the previous three springs, which I spent in East Lansing. This will be my last spring term, and though I am fully aware that there are numerous others also counting down the days until graduation, the theme of this tabloid gave me the idea for this column. I need to "break away." As a resident assistant in Armstrong Hall, I am faced daily with hassles, problems and dilemmas, which only those crazy enough to take on a job of this nature can understand. I mean, how many "normal" college students have had their room window broken twice in one term? Although I was fully aware that being an R.A. was more than just a single room and free residence hall food for a year, I still feel a certain, special need to "break away". After all, when June finally gets here, I will never again have to take classes such as Journalism pick-your-own-number. No, then I will be cast mysteriously into "the real world." No more Christmas breaks. No more spring breaks. No more summer vacations. It's really quite scary when I think about it all, so I've just been trying to hangon for these last few months Alaskan King and not flunk out before they retire my student number. But then again, don't we all need to get out of here for a while? Crab Leg Dinner Is there really any one person who can honestly say that a week away from MSU won't do him or her just a little good? Sure, there is a lot of people who go home for weekends. There is a lot who go home every weekend, which I think is sad. I am fully aware that being away from your hometown honey isn't all that much fun, and many people go home to work or help out on t he farm, but going home every weekend would take away that certain sense of relief that I get when I once again can "break away." College is truly a time to grow up and mature, so when graduation day finally rolls around, you will be well-equipped to go out and set the world on fire. It is also a time to make lasting friendships and gain experiences. Yes, I will "break away" once more from MSU, and come back after spring break all set to go for one last term. Knowing that I'll never be named to the dean's list or qualify for scholarly awards doesn't bother me at all. I've grown because of MSU, and the pride I have because of my association with this University is unmatched. Biking SPRING BREAK CHECK LIST (continued from page 3) Swim Suits Skis For You transport the bikers' camping □ Waxed □Sweaters gear, food and equipment. □ His DHers believes that the □Sharpened □ Jackets Hersch (choose from Danskin, Head, Arena, dependence of the participants □Adjusted □ Hats on themselves will further Speedo) □Sun Glasses □Ski Bag □Shades drive home the idea of the needed reliance on human □Ski Ties □Goggles (RayBan) energy. □Gloves Energy will certainly be Tennis Gear □'Wears called for, and lots of it. □Socks Interested cyclists should □Shoes □ Racquets Boots □T-Necks gradually build themselves up, □ Re-stringing □ Balls □Boot Tree □Powder Pants well ahead of time, to prepare for the higher-altitude (thinner) (Yamaha, Head, Adidas, □ Kit adjustment □ Botta (flask) P.D.P. Rossignol & Dunlop) □ Boot Bag □Sun Screen atmosphere, as well as the grueling uphill grades which will be encountered. The tour will take place in Camping Gear early August again this year. It Misc. will be a five-day, 260-mile □Tents (JanSport, Trailwise, Diamond Brand, Lowe) □ PizBuin lotion round trip from Crested Butte, □Sleeping bag □ Frisbee Colo., to Aspen and back. □ Camp stove □ Stash (bags) (for the sensuous tan) Details for this year's Recycling of America bicycle tour can be obtained by writing either Roy Smith or Gil Hersch in care of A » ^ *East Grand River The Crested Butte Chronicle, P.O. Box 369, Crested Butte, Colo. 81224. t ftimrtgmmtgr Thursday, February 28, 1980 13 EASILY ACCESSIBLE FROM DETROIT Windsor: close, convenient fun By MICHAEL VEH Riverside. Coco's is located in Windsor is still in another Windsor is that it is easy to atmosphere, if it starts to close State News Staff Writer the center of town and draws a country. To the large number of escape the city confines. Unlike in on you. and MARLENE WAHOWIAK diverse crowd. The Fore and students from the Detroit area Detroit and other major cities, To the tourist visiting Wind Aft looks out over the Detroit this may not be much of an Windsor does not go on for miles sor the best advice is explore. Spring Break! River and, at night, even a view attraction but to the student and miles. After a few minutes The city is filled with interest¬ The perfect time to get away of the Detroit Skyline can be from Iowa who has never been of driving, the city is far behind ing things to do, and, if you take and relax. Leave school behind attractive. out of the United States, it can and the Canadian countryside the time to find them, you'll and head for the sun, the be attractive indeed. can be seen on all sides. It is have an interesting and enter Two of Windsor's many rest¬ beaches and the bars. Another favorable aspect of aurants deserve special atten¬ very easy to leave the big city taining visit. But experience says the tion. The Tunnell Bar-B-Que, Southern states aren't always located near the Canadian end of as inviting as they appear. And the Tunnel, has received good counting the spare change left reports from many patrons. after a tour of the Sunbelt can be disappointing, to say the least. The Top Hat Restaurant is an excellent place for a fancier THE The 38,000 Michigan resi¬ dinner. The Top Hat features dents attending MSU (not to mention the hundreds that come from other states) might find live entertainment nightly and the dinner prices are reason¬ able, UNIVERSE Canada a better place to spend a few relaxing days and a few less dollars. OF COURSE, THERE are also the movie theaters if the bars become too much to han¬ GAME THE DETROIT SUBURB of dle. Several theaters are lo¬ Windsor, Ontario, is an easily cated near the downtown area Jan 11 to accessible vacation spot for and the prices for tickets are a bit less than the prices in many students, and, despite unattractive rumors about March 76 some Michigan. the Canadian city, there really is enough to keep a tourist busy Other attractions in the area at abrams include the Hiram Walker Dis¬ for several days. tillery in Amherstburg, On¬ Activities' vary with the type tario, only 20 minutes away planetarium of weather but an attraction is from Windsor. Niagara Falls is any city is the night life. And, of only another three hours to the lor more into course, an important notation is east, as is Toronto, and trains that the drinking age in Canada will take a visitor to any part of call 355-4672 is 18. the country at a relatively small cost. One small jazz club in the city is the Radio. Located on Oulette Several additional items add Street, Radio has a live band to the attractiveness of a trip to and charges no cover. The staff Windsor. The current rate of LOOKING at the club is professional and monetary exchange, though service actually comes with a constantly fluctuating, converts smile (something you don't find Americn money into attractive, often in East Lansing). colorful Canadian money — in greater denominations. AMONG THE MANY small GOODI bars are such popular ones as ANOTHER POINT IN favor Coco's Disco and the Fore and of Windsor is its location. Only a Aft Lounge in the Holiday Inn short distance from Detroit, — Rust Proofing SKI WEAR — System 6 SALE Shine Shield All downhill — Fabric & Carpet ski wear Protector 50% — Splash Guards OFF — Door Edge Guards 20% Off ON ALL PRODUCTS & SERVICES 5311 S. WITH COUPON 127 E. Grand River Next to Olga's Pennsylvania EXPIRES MARCH 31st 351-0372 Mon.-Sat. 10-5:30 394-4944 Thurs. until 8:30 ]"^r Michigan State News, East loosing, Michigan LAURIE SCHENDON Riding stables a local alternative One of the more exciting local forms of "We ask people their riding ability, then gauge recreation you can find over spring break is the horse to the rider," said Linda Stranahan, a volunteer at the stable. Florida- for horseback riding at the Crazy "C" Riding Stable, Tips 1760 Kelly Road, Mason. With 200 acres of riding trails and woods, and a Sunset rides and moonlight rides are also available in the spring, Dillingham said. Groups large range of horses, the Crazy "C" can interested in hayrides or campouts should bound travelers accommodate many individuals or groups, said contact the stable for further information, he Pete Dillingham, owner of the Crazy "C". Beginning March 1, it will be open every day The Crazy "C" Riding Stable has been except Mondays. On weekdays it costs $5.50 an operating for 17 years. Riders assume their own If you are planning to join the thousands of Florida-bound hour to ride, and on weekends it costs $6. With a risk while on horseback. Group lessons will soon students during spring break who do not have much money, a group of 15 or more, a 50-cent price reduction per be available in a five-week course, Dillingham place to stay or much experience at camping, here are some tips person is available. said, at a cost of $25 per person. from me, who gained this first-hand experience last year. The first problem my three companions and I encountered was one of space. But, we quickly learned that four sleeping bags will make comfortable seat covers when rolled out — putting two in the front seat and two in the back works wonders. Leave the pillows at home because you can use sweat shirts stuffed with other clothing or a laundry bag. No one will follow this advice, but you really do not need three dress outfits and different beach clothes for each day you will be there. One good outfit and a good pair of jeans will take care of the basic student's night life. If you are looking for a convenient campground with showers, electricity and a small store for essentials, then the KOA campgrounds are for you. They are — sort of — the camper's Holiday Inn. If two people want to play on the swings while the other two are registering, you might get in for as little as $8, barring inflation. Make sure your tent is waterproof. Remember, it soon won't SPRING be if you spray mosquito repellant on the inside. You can probably find a campsite for one or two nights without reservations, but after that you will have to take your BREAK SALE chances. 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