Page E-8-Thursday; September 6, 1979-The Michigan Daily 2- A parks: getting away from it all Area retreats offer recreation facilities By JULIE ENGEBRECHT There are times during the school year when some students feel that the only two places.left in the world are classrooms and libraries. At times like these, the only escape is the outdoors, and Ann Arbor offers a large selection of recreation spots for such retreats. Almost upon arrival, many students become acquainted with Nichol's Ar- boretum, commonly known as "The Arb." Located east of Mary Markley Residence Hall, the Arb provides more than adequate space to roam.. Foot- balls, baseballs, soccer balls, and flying frisbees are common sights during the fall, spring, and summer months. During the winter months, the hills of the Arb are loaded with people sliding down the icy slopes on cafeteria trays. This tradition, known as traying, is one of the more popular winter sports in Ann Arbor. Cross country skiing is also a favorite that is common in the Arb. ONE CAUTIOUS word concerning the Arb: finding an exit after hiking up and down the many forested hills can be a frustrating experience unless you know the park or are with someone who does. The city parks; while, sometimes more difficult to reach than the Arb, are located all over the city. Frequen- ted mostly by Ann Arbor citizens, the city parks often attract high school students, picknickers, and many around town who just enjoy the out- doors. One such area which University students often visit is Island Park, located north of University Hospital. A wide open athletic field offers con- venient space for soccer, footbll, and other games. BURNS PARK, located in the neigh- borhood of the same name and bor- dered by Burns Park Elementary School, is frequented by many elemen-. tary and junior high school students. Included in the area is a baseball field, an open grasssy area, and five tennis courts which are often unfilled when, others around the city are bustling. Delhi Metropolitan Park, located on the Huron River, features canoeing, as well as room for other activities such as frisbee games and picnics. West Park, well-known in the sixties as a hippie hangout, boasts more than adequate baseball facilities. Veterans and Allmendinger parks also' sport baseball facilities, and the former has a pool and an indoor ice skating rink. TWO OTHER spots around town lend themselves to the student's escapist urges. Liberty Plaza, located about midway between the campus and the downtown area,.is a favorite spot of many of the city's elderly, as well as students and other citizens. The University's Botanical Gardens, located near North Campus, is a com- mon resting ground and picnic area, and at the same time it offers dome of ,the rarer floral beauty within the city limits. AND FOR THOSE who are willing to take a small trek-a 30-minute car ride-there are more extensive spor- ting and park facilities at Kensington Metropark. The complex offers much beautiful scenery, a golf course, and a beach which is often filled up in nice weather. Daily Photo by LISA UDELSON A SOLITARY FIGURE gazes out over the Huron River from a convenient seat are maintained by both the city and the University. in one of Ann Arbor's many parks. A diverse group of parks and recreation areas BOTH CAMPUS AND WORLDWIDE NEWS COVERED: Area publications By VICKI HENDERSON When first coming to the University, it's easy to get caught up in the micro- cosm of classes and social life. One way to remedy this "closed-in feeling" is to keep abreast of the events of the world by way of the many news publications available on campus. The University Record is a free newsletter issued every Monday at about 60 locations around campus, ac- cording to Editor Louis Cartier. He said the publication is aimed primarily at faculty, reviewing the previous week's activities and listing upcoming events for the next. As well as faculty and campus news, the Record also lists events such as movies, lectures, and exhibits. The Ann Arbor News is the city's af- ternoon newspaper. The News has two University editors-one who oversees science and medicine and another who handles other campus news. The daily paper also has a five-person sports staff covering University athletics. The News "doe$ a better job of covering the University than any other publication I can think of," according to Managing Editor Dave Bishop. The Ann Arbor Observer is a free tabloid published monthly by Don and " eep you in Mary Hunt. The magazine features various articles about the city and University and includes a community calendar and restaurant reviews. The Observer limits itself to the Ann Arbor area. Maize Magazine, a publication foun- ded last February, is produced jointly by the Michigan Student Assembly and the University Activities Center (UAC). Patrick Day, public relations officer for UAC, said the newsletter's purpose is to increase the visibility of the know the two organizations on campus, to bridge what he called the information gap among campus publications and to put out a "comprehensive calendar" each month. The Michigan Daily is written, edited, and managed by students and is free from University intervention in editorial policy. The student publication comes out every day except Monday during the academic year and is the only city morning paper. I it 0, he I Au Friday r 'IJ l\NARBORNE. orar' 44let sea~rch ldtr%- tI - ! F~nI A44444.4 tq i ttz fdf 11> City history colorful A W-10 Ile:Ja e 301 SOUTH STATE STREET ANN ARBOR1 2739 PLYMOUTH ROAD ANN ARBOR (Continued from Page ) because of the relative stability of the Ann Arbor community. Unem- ployment was the most critical problem, but the city set up several self-help programs for the poor and unemployed. World War II marked the end of Ann Arbor's existence as a sedate college city. The population had grown to 30,000 and the students numbered more than 12,000., The Republican and Democratic par- ties both gained strength in the city during the late 1950s, and in 1957, for the first time in 26 years, a Democratic candidate won the mayor's seat. Political strength then waivered bet- ween the two parties until 1969, when the Democrats captured a council majority and the mayor's position. The Ann Arbor of today, not unlike that of the past, derives its strength from diversity. The richness of the University's campus and students, the culture and uniqueness of the city-it all adds up to give this town its in- dividuality. Of course, it wasn't always that way. . , Read all about it One way to keep abreast of the many issues in Ann Arbor is to sample the variety of publications available around campus. They make the laws kmWVL Distinctive Gifts 761-43583, V- __ --r. Ier K S' JEWELRY A'AND FINE WATCHES Continued from Page5 ) Speech Prof. William Colburn in the state Senate contest. Of all the are legislators, probably the most controversial is state Representative Perry Bullard. The University of Michigan and Harvard Law School graduate is noted for such antics as smoking a joint at the annual Hash Bash on the Diag several years ago and for showing the film Deep Throat at a campaign fundraiser. But many say Bullard has established, in his own way, a position of authority in the House. He has spon- sored or supported student-related legislation such as tenants' rights bills and measures to reduce penalties for underage drinking and possession of marijuana. "THE STUDENTS in Ann Arbor are a major part of the Ann Aibor elec- torate and a major part of my elec- torate," Bullard said. "The decline in participation, especially with un- dergraduates, is unfortunate. Perhaps it will turn around with the high economic rate." Like his ,counterpart Pierce in the Senate, Bullard places the high cost of tuition as an issue of primary impor- tance to students. "The rising cost of education is an important concern in terms of tuition and living conditions," Bullard said. "You must look at public bonding to- provide financial assistance." The seats of both Bullard and Pursell are up for grabs next year, while Pierce; is secure until at least 1982, when his term expires. Do a Tree a Favor: 3,. GOODYARS contemporar vykLlng of r my tve cdmost forg \Ve ofer a full lne 1113 South University. 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