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1 GAMECOCK LXXIV, No. 90 University of South Carolina Monday March lv 1982 With Spring Brea By SlJ&AfM MUIR SUM Writer Spring break ?that glorious week everyone impatiently awaits even though this semester is rolling by so quickly: a WPPk of liankinO in thp Qiin nartuina all nitfht onH aonorallv 0 ... ~ 1 V "" ""ts"* """ 6v..v.w.v having a good time no matter where you are. While some people do go home or go to work students will be flocking to the beaches by the hundreds. The major popular beaches are expecting the usual crowds, and many of the night clubs and bars are offering special entertainment and prices for students. "All of the hotels that look sizeable enough have bars or night clubs," said Patrick Dewling, public relations manager of the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. The njght clubs, restaurants, pavillions and the variety of Deople draw students to Mvrtle Beach, where thev can forget school for the week. Pat Jackson, a senior Chi Psi, said he and about 35 other fraternity brothers are renting a house on Ocean Drive. "Last year was the best," he said. "At school you have to place your emphasis onstudying,but at the beach you have no responsibilities so you can just go and have a good time.'' Many students rent cabins at the beach rather than paying high nightly rates at hotels. The Sheraton at Myrtle Beach raises its rates an extra $25 on March 19th, making a onenight stay cost $60 for two people, with an additional $14 for other guests staying in the same room. Although the local authorities are "kind and understanding during spring break," Dewling warns students about 3(jccuuig diung uic uiiiuu ouanu. ne saiu ueuausu ui some accidents last year, police will be handing out speeding tickets more than ever before. "They use spring break to teach students about the rules for the summer season," he said. Fort Lauderdale is another favorite spot for students. Even though hotel prices are high, the beach is always packed at spring break. Sophomore Dana Lucas said, "Last year it was so crowded on the beach that you couldn't even find a place to lie down." Ellen Boucher of the Fort Lauderdale Chamberof Commerce said some of the popular hotels are the Holiday Inn Oceanside and the Stouffers Fort Lauderdale Surf. The Holiday Inn is already full for March 15 and 16, with rooms costing $95 per night plus $5 for each additional person. The strip is lined with bars with names ranging from The Many look to surfing during spring break accumulated over two months of academics. k Approaching, Studei ' " v.'* V* ' ' '* ' N ' Sailing is just one of many activities ^vailabli Candy Store and Fantasy Island to The Zoo. Planes advertising nightly entertainment and night club specials fly Po over the beach throughout the day. Ot This year the beach is trying a special treat for students: a I phone will be set up on the beach for students to call home go free. A welcoming committee will give out free posters and sai bumper stickers and will give l-shii ts to people who turn in se< their beer cans and bottles. i Holiday Inn's Surfside on Daytona Beach is booked full Ga during Carolina's spring break. Some rooms are still m< available at the Boardwalk Inn. Wendy Bell, a junior jour- an nalism student said, "Daytona is just Myrtle Beach on a str larger scale." the to release the tension Myrtle Beach provii attractions for sprir its Eye Beaches ijj I - , ......... . . ... _v . , _ , __1 e to students for spring break. rhe Florida beaches may attract students going to the lice and Go-Go's concert in Jacksonville on March 13. hers stay in Florida so they can visit Disney World. Senior Eric Holgate is skipping the beach this year and is ing with some friends to their homes in New Jersey. He id he is looking forward to going to a Broadway play and sing a hockey game in New York City. \nother variation from the beach is a trip to Savannah, i., on St. Patrick's Day. Cathy Malloy, a senior business ijor, said, "They have a huge parade throughout the city d all the businesses shut down. River Street, a cobblestone eet with bars, shops and restaurants, shuts down and >usands of people go out there to party. lies the surf and sand as well as other lg break. SUffPhoto by LAURA WHUND