The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, February 01, 1985, Page Page 3, Image 3
THE GAMECOCK News February 1, 1985 - Page 3
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yesterday morning and will not re-open until damages are
repaired.
The lire, which started in the kitchen, was reported at
1:31 a.m. by a passerby and was extinguished by 3 a.m.
The Columbia Fire Department reported that the fire
v^is ignited by overheated electric wiring in the ceiling. No
one was in the store at the time.
Damages have been estimated at $60,000.
Roger Coward, area supervisor of Wendy's restaurants,
said nearly everything was destroyed. "The things not
burned had smoke damage," he said.
All money and important papers in the store had been
placed in a fire-proof safe and escaped damage.
Store manager Michael Grant estimated that USC"
students comprised 33 percent of the restaurant's
customers. Twenty-five employees are also USC students
"We will try to relocate employees in the Columbia area
stores, but this will be hard because this is our slow
season," Coward said.
"The Cayce store is open, and we would appreciate
patronage there until we can rebuild," he said
Wendy's should re-open in about two months.
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Fraternities, sororities to
get University Inn space
By Juliet Nader
A now hang-out lor sororities and fraternities is being
de\eloped at the University Inn heeastie of ail idea sparked by
Student Affairs.
The structure, dormant since University housing closed it
down because the rooms were not needed, is now being converted
into Greek office space.
The wing of the University Inn parallel to College Street will
provide a meeting space for greek letter organizations.
SHINGI.KS AND composites are being put up at the Inn,
which will be open by the end of next week.
"Two wings of the University Inn are now in a state of inertia
and may be torn down once construction for the prospective
performing arts building begins, said Jerry Brewer, Director
of Student Activities.
"We've had a long-standing desire to make use of the spare
wing, because it was not smart just to have it empty," he said.
The lease prohibits greeks from living in the spaces.
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two rooms each ? one as a lounge and one as a living room."
Brewer said.
"I think the offices are very advantageous to the greeks.
They have no place to call home and no place to store their
ritual equipment," he said.
"This project says a lot for Student Affairs. We arc thinking
for the best for student organizations. Ii will be more
beneficial to students to make the offices available than to
keep the place dormant. All we have to do is change locks and
put up security and lighting," Brewer said.
The arrangement of the office rental will be similar to the
spaces some sororities now occupy be km Sims dorm.
"WK CHAK(iK from $350 to $575 a \ear, which will be
S4.V75 a month or $130 for the rest of the semester starling in
I ebruary."
The university stands to gain no profit from this venture ex
cept respect for their decision to help out the greeks. Brewer
said.
"Olhcr schools have strong greek housing and promotional
programs. We hope to improve the environment In the interest
in student affairs shown by this plan." said Brewer.
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