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Lincolnites, travelers storm inns LODGING from page 1 The situation is not all good, how ever. The hotels have suffered from understaffing, ironically, because of the same dangerous driving condi tions that have made travel so diffi cult for their customers. Seller said Days Inn suffered from a lack of housekeepers because some could not find baby sitters for their children on days when school was canceled, such as Monday. Michele Kinney of the Ramada Inn, Municipal Airport Interchange and 1-80, said her hotel was so short staffed, even a few grateful guests helped by busing tables themselves. “It’s amazing what a situation like this can bring out in people,” she said. Few of the hotels reported experi encing similar situations in the past, but Best Western owner Gil Grady said it comes with the territory. “This is not uncommon for the industry,” he said. “It’s part of the sea sonal changes and uniqueness of it... just part of the ups and downs of the business.” Grady, owner of both the Best Western AAA Villager Motor Inn at 5200 O St., and the Best Western Airport Inn at the 1-80 airport exit, also offered a discount in hopes of I Editor: Paula Lavigne Questions? Comments? Ask for the -PP~PT««-c«oneditor«(402)47»saa Assistant News Editor Jeff Randall or e-mail dn@unlinfo.unl.edu. Assignment Editor: Chad Lorenz Opinion Editor: Matthew Waite Asst Online Editor: Amy Pemberton Sports Editor: Mike Kluck General Manager: Dan Shattil A&E Editor: Jim Goodwin Publications Board Melissa Myles, Copy Desk Chiefs: Nancy Zywiec Chairwoman: (402)476-2446 Kay Prauner Professional Adviser: Don Walton, Photo Director: Ryan Soderlin (402) 473-7301 Design Chief: Joshua Gillin Advertising Manager: Nick Partsch, Art Director: Aaron Steckelberg (402) 472-2589 Online Editor: Mary Ann Muggy Assistant Ad Manager: Daniel Lam Fax number: (402) 472-1761 World Wide Web: www.unl.edu/DailyNeb The Daily Nebraskan (USPS144-080) is published by the UNL Publications Board, Nebraska Union 34,1400 R St., Lincoln, NE 68588-0448, Monday through Friday duming the academe year; weekly during the summer sessions.The public has access to the Publications Board. Readers are encouraged to submit story ideas aid comments to the Daily Nebraskan by calling (402)472-2588. Subscriptions are $55 for one year. Postmaster: Send address changes to the Daily Nebraskan, Nebraska Union 34,1400 R St., Lincoln NE 685884448. Periodical postage paid at Lincoln, NE. ALL MATERIAL COPYRIGHT 1997 THE DAILY NEBRASKAN securing future recommendations with customers. He also hoped cus tomers would be able to afford a longer stay. Having a sudden surge of cus tomers could be abused, though, Kinney said. “Some hotels could monopolize on this situation,” she said. “But we lowered our rate instead of raising it. And we took care of those who need STA Travel offers Student discounts on domestic travel, too. 800-777-0112 www.sta-travel.com I I I I I I ■ I Shoebox Greeting Card with the purchase of any two Hallmark cards. I I Good only at , “ 0 ■ University Bookstore. I Valid only on any Shoebox card up to $1.75 ratal valuo. m Limit one card per coupon. Tax not Included. m ■ UaU —■* »-»-■*- -* |U -»- a n-» »«-» «-■ ■i ,¥ou promoma. no cun ww, nok vsug wtui wiy m ■ other ollar. Vdid only at participating stores. ■ ■ Oder good Oct 27-31,1957 at Unlvoreity Bookstore. B Come on down! University of Nebraska-Uncoln _ Nebraska Union & East Union UNIVERSITY Phone:472-7300 Hours: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm BOOKSTORE !■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■« When something is too extreme for words, it's to the Nth degree. And that's the level of technology you'll experience at Raytheon. Raytheon has formed a new technological superpower - together, Raytheon Electronic Systems, Raytheon E-Systems and Raytheon Tl Systems are driving technology to the limit. And we're looking for engineers who want to push the envelope. Break new ground. Make their mark. At Raytheon you'll take technology - and your career - to the highest possible level. You'll take it to the Nth. We'll be visiting your campus soon. Contact your career placement office now to schedule an interview, or check out our website at www.rayjobs.com.
