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	Vol.7, No 47, November 18, 1999
	Getaways good for piece of mind As you leisurely stroll the walkways of Cal State Long Beach en route to your classes you have probably noticed the beauty of the campus. After a while, the beauty may fade as you shuffle through the concrete jungle.  Alexandra Petropoulos To get away for a day, a trip to Catalina Island will lift your spirits. It will be quite different from tackling a math problem. I went to Catalina Island on a dorm trip. I'm happy I went. I had a great time and was left feeling rejuvenated. My experiences on Catalina Island were both good and bad. Fortunately, the good aspects of the trip outweighed the bad. The boat ride, with the sounds and smell of the salty ocean, was refreshing. When we arrived on the island, the first thing we thought about was food. We went to a restaurant overlooking Avalon harbor for breakfast. Unfortunately, we waited 20 minutes for a table. The waitress sat my us in the back of the restaurant at a table with no view. The table was a little wobbly, but according to the growling of my stomach, this was not a  problem. After ordering drinks, my friends decided they really wanted a view with their breakfasts. The waitress told us we would have to wait another 15 minutes for a booth with a view. Fortunately, a much sought-after booth with a view became available just as we were ready to leave. I ordered Papa's special because it was the most expensive meal on the menu. Papa's special turned out to be Papa's mush. My disappointment with breakfast did not last long. The ocean around the island is supposed to be very clear, but we went snorkeling late in the day and visibility was not at its best. If your workload gets too tough and you are stressed out, do yourself a favor. Take the time to find a change of scenery on lovely Catalina Island. Alexandra Petropoulos is a public relations major at Cal State Long Beach.		Smokeout helps smokers quit   Womenís forum gives ways to reduce holiday stress   Sex not taboo subject   MBAs earned faster at CSULB   Japanese tour group hopes to learn American ways   Police Log Donít blame police   Getaways good for piece of mind   Jumping the city 'Anywhere But Here' lacks creative storyline   Reviewer slams Pokemon, Pocket Size albums BASKETBALL PREVIEW Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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