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Thursday, July 17. aooß I Tb Rhd a Black | Athens Living 2 Biking an alternative to driving By MARY CONROY For The Res A Black Sweat trickled down Lorenzo Almada’s back as he pedaled up the never-ending hilL He wasn’t enduring the summer heat to train for a triathlon or a long-distance race he was just trying to get to work. *1 bought my bike about a year ago because parking around campus is such a hassle,'* Almada said. “Plus it ends up being a lot cheaper than driving every where." As the price of gas rises, there's been an increase of something else in Athens bikers on the city streets. The Classic City is renowned for its biker-friendly commu nity, with places such as The Hub Bicycles and Nitty Gritty Bike Band hosting weekly road and mountain rides. But with the sharp increase in gas prices, biking Athens Living A WERD PLACE Memorial Hall is full of history, and lots of quirky twists and turns. 6 DISCOUNTS GALORE Looking to save money? Special deals abound for stu dents. S CAUTIOUS SURFING Students need to be wary and safe when traversing the Internet. 9 NEWS: 706-433-3002 Newa Editor Carolyn Crist Sports EdNor. Meted Ffcpatfck Variety Mtor CMm Cook now EtStor Hwna noan Owlpi fdEnr ) Marta UrNaaly CNaf Capy Edtor: Triany Howard (Mm Edfer Derick Thomas EdferM Mriaor: Ed Montoe IM Mn: Bon Abort. KBs t AlwNAiwAm AMwu QuWA *.vW, h/tuto*! y. nyr> Brook*. Bridany Color. fiyne Denrts. Mm Economy. Tyler Estep. KMab *■ sSkh fi H BPa [ y; iK, -i j .jßt . X 1 II ! ntl PHOTO j Tu Rio * Black ▲ Many students and faculty find bike riding to be an economic alternative to driving, especiaßy with gas prices increasing. in Athens has moved from a leisure sport to a practical mode of transportation. In the past few months, local bike shops such as The Our Staff Ftidy, Wrtan Hatrifcn, Mercedes Parham. Nek Pariter, Triba Punar, Max nabteh, Wynn Sammons, Courttsy Sn*. Laura Speaks. Mwtda Stand. Maria UNar.Bta Wah, Dead WMa, Giag Nkon Priotoysphere. Sanaa Aytoorth, Krialan Boyd. James Oily. Phyfcte Hofc, Lesley OnakA Nk* Design Oaafc Coin Dtrtop, Tylar Estop, Kama* Moon Copy Edßaia: Hobarto Mva-Rue. Hub have seen an Increase in sales, remarkably so when gas prices hit $4. See RIDE, Page 18 SUMMED 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS BEST ADVICE Academic advisers play a key role in ensuring success at the University. 11 FINDING FRIENDS Getting involved and taking chances is a way for transfer students to find their niche. IS FIND A CAREER The career center is the place to go to find your next step in life. 16 Cady Bafcar. Kaaiay Eatortwy. Erin Lowed, Erin Rasche ADVERTISING: 433-3001 Studtm Ad Hacnai Cauaay Account Emcußvm: Tyler Engirt. Chria Uervde. Janrtfw Mtazzo. CtoreSody, Valerie Traber CtMdMdd Erin Botttoy Advertising Assistant Amanda Goto* AtfVdftolAQ MtlldQßfl Chapman Production Hangar Sam PMard ntctpoomst: tnn Oette* Marapar: Mary Straub Pubdeher: Harry Montevideo The Rad A Hack ia publehed Monday trough Friday Ml and spring semesrers and each Thuwday sum mer asmestai. except hoWays and exwnperiode. by The flag (pack Pubtohing Company me?, a gprvprotß campus newspaper not sflUtoi with the Urwwsityot Georgia.'Subscription rata: *195 per year O * a ..r