The Michigan Daily - Thursday, September 6, 1984 - Page 7C STUDENTS LOOKING FOR GUIDANCE Religion making a strong comeback on By DAVID VANKER Ye of little faith, take heed: Religion is thriving in an environment many people consider hostile to any sort of abiding belief. "I think what's going on in the world now pushes people to consider ultimate questions - life and death, good and evil," said Rev. Robert Havert, Director of the University's Office of Ethics and Religion. "Why is it that Hans Kung filled Rackham Auditorium? There are folks who are asking questions. I'd say (the state of religion on campus) is pretty good." BUT ACTIVE RELIGIOUS activity is especially demanding of students, whose time away from matters of education is limited and whose depar- ture from home often forces them to curtail such family-oriented activities as church-going. "I think for those students who come (to church), worship is important and meaningful," said Rev. Galen Hora of Lord of Light Lutheran Church. "For the majority of students though, religion goes on the back burner until their education is over." LSA junior Richard Vescio, a mem- ber of the chapel council at St. Mary's Catholic Church, recognizes the difficulty of balancing the priorities of a student with the concerns of religious conviction. "BEING A CHRISTIAN student and a caring and loving person is trying at times," Vescio explained, "One of the questions we deal with at our discussions is, 'What wo you were studying for an in the morning and yo came up and said he nee someone?' " "It's a difficult questio want to do well, but youc your back on people," sa a large university such it's hard to have somet For me, it's my religion ship with God." The approach of m ministries, denomination wise, reflects a specia students. "COLLEGE STUDENT needs," said Rev. Micha His House Christian Fell have to share what's gol college careers (with reli O'Berski said thats neglect "their eternity" ter difficulties which t were absent from univers "There's a tendency t can think about (religio out of school,' " O'Berski sudden in February, th why am I so miserable?' cause they spend 98 hours library and don't think a else." LEADERS OF CAMP find dealing with studen ticularly engaging and sa "People come to a po: decide to search for th their lives," said Sister S campus ould you do if St. Mary's Catholic Church. "One of the zexam at thre things that's so exciting here is that ur roommate people who are in their early and mid- eded to talk to twenties are in a time of search." At the University, the Office of Ethics n, because you and Religion acts as a liason between can't just turn students and local religious id Vescio. "At professionals and publishes a list of 75 as Michigan, local congregations and campus hing personal. ministries. And every time a student i, my relation- registers for classes, the student can indicate a religious preference on a per- nost campus forated tab attached to the Student nal and other- Verification Form. When a preference 1 concern for is marked, the Office sends the student information on the denomination --0 TS have unique their choice. el O'Berski of HAUERT PLACES response to the owship. "They survey at around 30 percent, but said ing on in their his office has not recently made an of- gion)." ficial tabulation. Estimates based bn students who this survey would be inaccurate, he ad- often encoun- ded, "because not everyone indicategi a hey imagined preference." city life. Among the denominations in the Of- o say, 'Well, I fice listings, students will find eclectic n) when I get groups in the Ann Arbor chapters: of said. "All of a traditional, more broadly-based faiths. ey say, 'God, The quality and variety of churches atid Maybe it's be other spiritual centers enables s a week in the newcomers to select a place of worship bout anything tailored to individual needs. Pot luck dinners, free meals for the 'US ministries homeless, counseling, feature filins nts to be par- three nights a week sponsored by HiHIe, tisfying. and discussion groups and retreats in int when they the case of nearly every campus e meaning of .ministry are among the activities usan Kelly of available to students. Daily Photo by DOUG McMAHON St. Mary's Student Chapel on Thompson is just one of the many places that students are turning to in order to strengthen their relationship with God. No reason to be bored in Ann Arbor ROLEX By RACHEL GOTTLIEB You've just spent the last three days cooped up in the library trying to memorize those verb con- jugations for that Latin 101 quiz. And now that it's over, it's time to have some fun. With over 100 parks to play in and a scorecard full of sports clubs on campus there are more op- .portunities for fun here than in most college towns. ANN ARBOR has acres of parks, most well-kept and orderly. Of these 104 parks two-Gallup Park and Burns Park-have become all-time favorites. Located on the Huron River, Gallup Park-on the corner of Fuller and Huron Parkway-is a great place to get away from the rigors of college life. The park regularly rents canoes for prices which range from $5.50 for two hours on weekdays to $6 on the weekend. - And if you prefer something more sedate than riding the rapids in a canoe, the park also reits bicycles to ride on the jogging paths. Bicycles cost $250 an hour and tandems can be rented for $3.50 an hour... IF YOU DON'T feel like peddling, walk over to Huron Hills golf course. It's just down the road from Gallup Park on Huron Parkway. Here you can play a relaxing 18 holes of golf for $6.50 during the week and $8 during the weekend. For those that would serve up a set of tennis, try one of the six free courts at Burns Park-on the corner of Wells and Baldwin. But because these courts are only available on a first come first ser- ved basis, they're sometimes nrettv crowded during peak hours. Burns Park also has a baseball diamond as well as a softball diamond. All city parks close at 10 p.m. WHEN YOU'RE looking for some activities closer to campus, try one of the University's receational sports clubs. The University sponsors more than 38 clubs which includes volleyball, rugby, soccer, lacrosse, rowing, cycling, and cross country skiing. Most clubs, which cost $2 to join, provide in- struction and training for members. In additon to clubs, the University also sponsors an extensive intramural sports program. Levels of these clubs range from super competitive to recreational where the emphasis is on playing for fun. IF A CLUB isn't for you, there's always ice skating at Yost Arena. Admission and skate rental prices are relatively cheap. Besides clubs and intramural sports, the sports office is opening an outdoor recreational center in the fall. The center will offer low price equipment rental such as skiis for $3 a day and canoes for $5 a day. Camping gear, windsurfers, cartop carriers for skiis, canoes, bikes, and fishing poles are among the many items to be available for rent. The center will also offer "how to" clinics for the beginner and intermediate levels for various recreational activities. It will also offer "how to" books and magazines. /l un .a Y j 28, _ toLVA , J Daily Photo by TOD WOOLF. and many kinds of trees, is a favorite spot for Nichols Arboretum, with its acres of rolling hills students to go and relax. ADMISSION INTO the University's recreational buildings-The Central Campus Recreational Building and the North Campus Recreation Building-is free as long as you have a valid student ID. Both facilities have weight Rolex Lady-Date in steel and gold with matching Jubilee bracelet. rooms, exercise rooms, and swimming pools. Or if you're in a pensive mood, take a stroll out to the Nichols Arboretum. This park, just off Geddes, is an inspiring sight full of trees, winding rivers, meadows, and hills. Lack of parking spaces leads to troubles for car owners U-WW Fl By MARLA GOLD If you're one of the lucky students who has custody of the family sedan, you'd better find a space soon or you may be parking the car in your dorm room. Ann Arbor is notorious for its lack of parking spaces. And if you don't find one the consequences can be costly - far more expensive than the $100 it takes to secure a spot in one of the University lots. ACCORDING TO one University sophomore, getting tickets is inevitable. "It's very frustrating because there is nowhere to park," she said, adding, "If you drive, you're going to get ticketed." Unpaid meter violations account for most tickets issued to students, said Don Ayers, an assistant city ad- ministrator. Some students he said don't put money in the meter because they're in a hurry to get to class or sim- ply because they don't have change. And many of these students just don't seem to care about the $3 fine, Ayers said. However these students are in for a surprise. "What they don't know is that those $3 tickets can eventually become very costly," he added. car's license plate number is put on a "spotter's list" and if found the vehicle is towed to one of the city's three towing lots. The car can be picked up only after all of the outstanding tickets and the towing fees are paid. The lots charge $24 for the towing plus an additional $3.50 for processing the paperwork and $3 more each day the car is in storage at a lot. BUT ALL of this can be avoided if you're lucky enough to find a space in a University-operated parking lot. It's strictly first come, first served in reserving one of the 398 overnight spaces for a term. To nab a space in one of the three student lots-the Coliseum, North Campus, or in the lot near South Quad - Max Smith, a University parking operations official recommends that students make arrangements as soon as possible. He suggests students seek out the Parking Operations building as early in the term as possible with their student ID, driver's license, and car registration. And don't forget your checkbook - prices range from $50 for the South Quad lot to $100 for the other lots. The city also rents out spaces in its GERLE IBER. Co. L LUL I _ " BUILDING A LOFT7 " PAINTING YOUR ROOM? COME TO FINGERLE LUMBER FOR FRAMING AND FINISH LUMBER " PLYWOOD * HARDWARE " PAINT o DRYWALL " PANELING Parking ... driver's nemisis parking garages but the cost is $35 for each month. If money is tight, you can always park at a friend's house or pray that you find a spot along the street. 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