Section B·Page 2
The University Daily Kansan
Thursday, February 24, 2000
Spring Break Edition
HOROSCOPES
Today's Birthday:
To get where you want to go, travel may be required — and higher education, too. The scheme that works best takes you back to a familiar place in March. Move quickly to get the best deal in April. Pay close attention to an older person's instructions in May. Follow a strong leader to learn your trade in August. Excuse yourself to advance even further in November. Step into a new lifestyle in December and achieve a dream by late January.
Aries: Today is a 5.
To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day,
0 the most challenging.
This is going to be an emotional day for some people. You probably don't feel comfortable in emotional situations. You hate it when somebody nearby bursts into tears for no apparent reason. Make sure it's not over something you said. Mind your manners.
Taurus: Today is a 6.
There's quite a lot of behind-the-scenes wheeling and dealing going on. If you want to stay in the loop, you're going to have to pay attention. Also, be respectful to the person most likely to be in control of the situation.
Gemini: Today is a 5.
Theoretically, this should be a good day for making money. It might not turn out quite as well as you hope, however. If somebody promises you something that's almost too good to be true, well, get a clue. Also, get it in writing.
Cancer: Todav is a 9.
Lots of different things will go quite well for you now. This is wonderful, especially after the garbage you've been through for the past few days. You could even make money, relatively easily. Express your talents and have a great day!
Leo: Today is a 5.
The emphasis today could be on emotions. Be calm and patient with a person who's easily upset. This could take up most of your day, but try not to get mad. Travel conditions are unfavorable anyway. Just take it slow and easy.
You may have the opportunity to learn something new. This could be a skill or craft that you can use to improve your lifestyle. Unfortunately, it conflicts with whatever you're doing now to pay the rent. This is a temporary condition.
Virao: Today is a 7.
Libra: Today is a 6.
Scorpio: Today is a 6.
Capricorn: Today is a 7.
Others' nerves will be on edge today, and their feelings will be close to the surface. The best way to get on their good side is to ask for money-saving tips. Don't just ask, actually do these things and save money.
There could be quite a lot of confusion, but that's OK. Use it as your excuse to have meaningful conversations. The confusion didn't start today, but the flare-up now could inspire you all to clean up this mess. And that would be good.
Aaunarius: Today is a 5.
Sometimes you don't want to be bothered by a crowd, but today it could be interesting. You could learn something you didn't know before. You're also apt to encounter somebody you'd like to know better. So, get on out there and mingle!
You may feel that something has to get done. That's partially because you're being nagged by your own conscience and partially due to nagging from an actual human being. Romance could be a hassle, too. Don't plan on getting together now; you have to work!
You're an analytical person. You can usually figure out whatever you need to know, through science or logic. Today that won't necessarily be the case. You'll experience pressures that aren't easily explained. So, take care, especially if money's concerned.
Things move along quickly, with opportunities and problems popping up here and there. You'll hear a lot about what works best for others. You care about them, of course, but it's up to you to speak up, too. Let them know what works best for you!
A skier crouches in mid-jump at the Winter Park Ski Resort in Winter Park, Colo. Jeff Vanthullenar, an employee at Flatlanders. Ski and Snowboard in Mission, said spring break was a great time to go skiing. "There's a great party atmosphere and lots of snow," he said. "It's also toward the end of the season, so it's probably the last time you'll get to go for a while." Photo by Brad Dreieer/KANSAN
Notes: Horoscopes have no basis in scientific fact and should be read for entertainment purposes only.
Ski resorts attract students for break
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aspirin every morning, both to kill the pain from the night before and dull any that might be coming. McCreary has plans to head for California this spring break, but he spent last year's in Keystone.
"It was a blast," he said. "The parties were great. There were lots of bars, and the weather was awesome."
Nate Vormehr, Lawrence freshman and employee at Let It Ride, 15 E.7th St., said that pretty much any resort town in Colorado was a good choice for spring break snowboarding.
"Steamboat is really popular," he said. "It's more low-key and affordable than most places."
Boards, boots and bindings are the basic equipment needed for a week of snowboarding. Most
either can be bought or rented. Rental rates usually run about $50 a day, and purchasing a full set of equipment can cost anywhere from $250 to $1,000. The prices for lift tickets also vary greatly, but Vormehr said that cheap deals often could be found at supermarkets close to the ski area.
"Snowboarding doesn't take very long to learn, especially if you already know how to skateboard or ski," said Gabe Brummet, Lawrence freshman and Let It Ride employee.
A snowboarder flies through the air at the Winter Park Ski Resort in Winter Park, Colo. Boards, boots and bindings are the basic equipment needed for snowboarding. Rental rates usually run about $50 a day. Photo by Brad Dreier/KANSAN
Alternating between skiing and snowboarding is common during the week of spring break.
"Most people who snowboard already have ski clothes, so that is one less thing they have to buy," Vormehr said.
Brummet also said that snowboarding was easier on the body
than skiing.
"Your legs are both on the same board, so it doesn't hurt your knees as much," he said.
Snowboarding might be discouraging in the beginning, though.
"Don't give up." Vormeher said. "You'll hate it for the first few days, and then after that you'll love it."
especially for those with little or no experience.
Kansas I-70 road trip can offer economical fun
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Brianna Niemann, Valley Center freshman, has visited the site that showcases the only native Kansan to become president of the United States.
"The Eisenhower Center impressed me because it showed where he lived and how he lived
center. She said visitors could buy dog-tags and coin collections inside the gift shop.
"Kansas displays its pride by showing off its first and only president at the Eisenhower Center," she said.
— showing a lot more than a student could read in a history book," she said.
Angela Geshaw, Osborne freshman, also was impressed with the
Geshaw also visited the Garden of Eden, which has stone sculptures created by Civil War veteran Samuel Perry Dinsmore, whose body is frozen in a glass coffin on the premises.
around Dinsmore's home and includes sculptures of Adam and Eve and several animals.
"The Garden of Eden is a very original exhibit of how this artist showed the timeline of life" Geshaw said.
The final stop on the spring break trip — the Gallery of Also-Rans — is inside of the First State Bank in Norton and has no entry fee.
The Garden of Eden was built
"There are pictures and short biographies of all men who ran lost in Presidential
Elections," said Patsy Barnard, the bank's head teller and gallery attendant.
Barnard said the gallery was founded by W. Rouse, the man who developed the bank, because of his interest in American history.
"We have approximately fifty to sixty visitors per year, and we receive requests for information from the East Coast." Barnard said.
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