0 9 x 0 'j The Michigan Daily Weel 48 - The Michigan Daily Weekend Magazine - Thursday, January 28, 1999 El State of the Arts [2 Roa-Trip of the week Politics and nightlife mix well in Wasbington's many eclectic spots Jan. 28: Rediscovering the capital city */What:, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia d How to get there: Take U.S. 23 to the 80/90 Turnpike East. The Ohio turnpike will become the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Follow that to Exit 12,.Breezewood, Penn. Get on 170 East and head to 1-270 South. Take 1-270 to the Beltway, 1-495. Parking is abundant in the city and surrounding areas - but it is far from cheap. / How long: 9 hours / How Much: Plan on $40-70 for gas each way depending on traffic and construction. The cheapest place to.stay is with friends or family. Staying in downtown Washington is usually preemptively expensive, but cheaper major motel chains can be easily located in town and in the suburbs, /What's There: Lots and lots of monuments and museums, the White House, Union Station; the Capitol and the steps from the Exorcist. ONE MAN'S SILENCE By Mike Spahn Daily Staff Reporter WASHINGTON -- With all eyes fixed on Washington D.C. for the trial of the century, people from all over the world are flocking to the nation's Capitol building to catch the sights and sounds of this historic period.' Washington has always been a popular stop for travelers thirsting for some American history, pageantry and amusement, but with President Clinton's trial continuing in the Senate chamber, the normal visitors have one more attraction. Beginning at I p.m. each week day and 10 a.m. on Saturdays, visi- tors can attend the trial by waiting in a line that forms early in the morning. By waiting in the line, interested parties gain access to the chamber for 15-30 minutes. While waiting for hours to see only a fraction of an hour of the pro- ceedings, the trial is a captivating look into the Constitutional processes of the United States. And those searching for a more in-depth look at the trial can gain longer access by calling their senators. Each senator, in addition to their own seat on the floor, gets four passes to each day's proceedings for their own use. The offices of Sens. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and Spencer Abraham (R-Mich.) are offering the passes to anyone who wants them for an hour and a half at a time. After going to the trial, visitors can continue their excursion by vis- iting any one of a number of sites within walking distances Within the Capitol itself there are various stat- ues and interesting corridors that can be explore for hours. The Rotunda, the largest one in the country, is also a site worth seeing. Even though the Washington Monument is closed for renova- tions, a visit to the District would not be complete without a walk down the Mall at night. Colored lights illuminate the Lincoln Memorial and the Capitol, creating a site not soon forgotten by anyone on their steps. The Supreme Court is also always an interesting and informa- tive stop, followed closely by the Library of Congress and many Smithsonian museums. Monuments to Thomas Jefferson and Franklin Delano Roosevelt are a short walk over the Tidal Basin for those not tired of the American nostalgia. Tourists love the Mall and have taken a liking to the FDR memorial because it is the new kid on the block. Although the Jefferson memorial is often a little quieter, it's just as powerful. The view the mall over the Potomac River is breath- taking. Outside the confines of American history, Washington provides many opportunities for a little fun. Nightlife is best enjoyed near the many college campuses - George Washington University in Foggy Bottom and, of course, Georgetown University area are two of the best spots. But Dupont Circle also lends the opportunity to hit the town. Nights in Georgetown, while a lit- tle on the pricey side, prove quite enjoyable. Ethnic food, small shops and a plethora of bars dot the little hamlet and are just a short cab ride from the downtown area. And just when barhoppers think they've left the raucous D.C. political environ- ment, elected officials of all levels tend to pop into the restaurants to enjoy a bite with some of their col- leagues. Revelers feeling a little more adventurous can travel across the river to Alexandria, Va. for a more affordable, but equally enjoyable time. Just a quick ride on the Yellow or Blue lines of the Metro, Alexandria is a little less political that the district, but offers many of the same nightlife attractions. Bars including Murphy's Irish Pub serve up suds late into the night and the restaurants provide many opportuni- ties for a filling meal. For those in search of a little more wholesome fun, the District is filled with museums that can sometimes captivate, though other times bore. Each museum is a little different, offering various attractions to peo- ple of different interests. Each visi- tor has to find a museum that fits his or her own liking, but with most of them being free, that isn't too tough a task. My middle name is Robert. While the label provides a strengthening bridge between my first and last names, there is a stronger signifi- cance to it; I was named in honor of my mother's late brother. I was only a few months in the womb when my Uncle Bob was killed by a drunk driver, so I have never been in physical contact with him. His death came as a shock to my family: Here was a man who'd- survived through the Vietnam War, only to be struck dead in the middle of a divided highway on a cold December night. Every so often, his memory is reawakened within me. Recently, someone asked for my middle name, and decided that I should be called "Bob." Although I think the name is a bit unfitting to my character, I do ingest a slight dose of pride with the misnomer. The memory of his person was rekindled when I recently viewed the film "The Thin Red Line;" I recalled stories I've heard about war and the methods of men in such a time. The film explores the humanity of war and man's ability to differentiate between justified homicide and mur- der. The only border between the two actions is the thin red line, a bound- ary not every man can cross. D i r e c t o r Terrence Malick focuses on each soldier's moti- vation for justi- fying the cross- ing of the line. H Love, fear of death,f prvn tion ofo~ reoc- curence, ambi- tion and recog- DiyAt dtr ntion adrcg Chrlstopher Tkaczyk nition are Daily Arts Editor among the many instigators that pro- pel each man's choosing. As I've never faced the perils of death and the responsibility of war, I cannot justly commit myself to any cemented truth of my abilities. My uncle was not an honest man. Many times throughout his teen-age years he came into trouble with the law; the local police department knew my grandparents' house quite well, as they brought him home on numerous occassions. At about age nine, I was helping my grandmother clean out a cedar trunk in her basement. As she care- Come in frm the cold... 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