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After fi \ VYTV^ r\ 7 M W? s \ \ I 1 Banzai bed gu; Furnitur reinstates By DONNIE CORNELL stall writer Well, here it is, a little insight on the new furniture phenomenon ? the futon, a flexible mattress and wooden frame growing in popularity for its practicality, versatility and affordability. First, it must be made clear that the futon is not new at all, but instead originated in Japan hundreds of years ago. American innovations have further improved the futon's usefulness from that of its ancestor's. Originally used as bedding, the futon now may serve as a sofa, love seat or chair. The futon meets the needs of today's health-conscious world by gaining the approval of rpany chiropractors for its firm, even back supporf. Also,' it's practical for those of us who have limited space and funds for respectable-looking furniture. Futons have reached Columbia and USC. They popped up one day in that supposed jungle on Greene Street in the living room of USC media arts major John Weisensee. uu CMC Oi EXCUSES DON BLOOD i^s a\Q ve-year hiatu, By JOLEEN FIREK Staff writer Have you ever wished for a local hang out that is fun and easy to get to? Or are you tired of the hassle of being carded at the same ole' places, like The Cockpit, CP's, Greenstreets, \ /f \\7~11 I rc/^ U~.~ iviuiuuuii^: vvcii, uuc^ uol nave uic piacc iui you! It's called the Golden Spur, and it's the happening place on campus for good times and < entertainment. The events and entertainment are sponsored by the Carolina Program Union. ! If you haven't been there yet, go on in and check it out. The Golden Spur is conveniently i located on the second floor of the Russell House, right next door to the Wild Pizza. It is a I key location for students and a great place to < meet friends. .f The Golden Spur just celebrated its opening ! week Jan. 13-20, during which it had an over- < wp whelming response from the students and the ^ public. Opening week, the Golden Spur provfd- i ed a different program every night. Starting the < week off on Thursday, Jan. 12, was a ribbon- I cutting ceremony and reception. Friday night, I the Cartwrights entertained for the Golden ] Spur's Friday the Thirteenth Celebration. RHA ; e maker I ; old craft SAjL When Weisensee moved to Colum- Rjjfl bia, he could not find futons any closer than Atlanta and Charlotte, N.C. Hearing opportunity's knock, Weisensee decided to start his own I futon business. Family and friends H donated tools, sewing machines and a few materials with which to get started. It earned him the nickname "Futon John" and made him owner and builder of Greenseats Futons. His futons are now paying his way through school, he says. Low overhead makes it possible for Weisensee to build quality futons that range from S169 to$229, depending upon the size. Another advantage for futon buyers in Columbia is,, th^j I Greenseats Futons are made to order. H Mattresses, from muslin to tjjb-dye, jfe and specially made frames are available. Weisensee has filled orders John Weisensee, alf for customers from as far away as Nashville, Tenn., Charleston and Chapel Hill, N.C. Weisensee said he plans to improve his advertising, but at the moment word of mouth and flyers are his chief means~ N'T D KEII n SAVE mKtiiiF DOES. Ml foi To address and ?f your Drawings wil blpgKSSSji^^^B and April 24t Jl^gS^SSfS^^k I each month. ^^S| Cma EMPLOYEES OF M & r s. a booze, sponsored a D.J. Dance with WYYS 97 on Saturday, and Sunday was a jazz night with D'Fellas. An all-day Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration took place Monday, and on Teusday an all-day cartoon festival was held. Wednesday there were two jazzercize exhibitions with demonstrations. Thursday, Jan. 19, began the CPU-sponsored Thursday Nite Live, with Barry Drake as guest-star, and closing opening week on Friday was a D.J. and Open Mic, an event which allows students and the public to try out their acts on stage in front of a live audience. The daily average attendance of the week's events was about 250. The Golden Spur was always a local campus hang-out until five years ago. It was closed down in 1984 when the drinking age in South Carolina went up to 21. Though the Golden Spur re-opened, it will remain a non-alcoholic :lub. The Spur is made up of two rooms: a reading room and a program room. It is open during the day, and students are encouraged to take advantage of it. Rob Sandruck, graduate assistant for he Golden Spur, remarked, "We encourage people to check it out. It's here for the students, and it's very student-oriented. It's a great place Mi I ** Hr'' J I $ i & HHHIHH^IflHHHHHHHHHH^flHHHIli as "Futon John," stands behind one of his Jap BOMPT ONT qw'i <k -got your compact disc player, in luck, because Gamecock Par ouse is giving away a CD Playe March and April. you need to do is put your nam* local phone number on the bac ipt from either Fast Break, Game i PIaop it in thp hn* nnHpr thp i the Wild Pizza dining area acre den Spur. I be held February 28th, March h. We will be posting a new wir out the new Gamecock Park ne and register to win your CD Play ! 1ECOCK PARh ARRIOTT EDUCATION SERVICES OR THE GOLDEN i HEIR RELATIVES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE less Spur re for people to eat lunch and hang out." The Golden Spur subscribes to two newspapers and twelve magazine?, which are Ol/OllaKln 1 n t cnrt/4? ri/v T L ^ " 1 ' uvunaun. in nit i tauillg 1UU111. 1IIUC IS itlSU it stereo, VCR and a TV. It is a glitzy place, resembling a select nightclub. Troy Towers, a photojournalism junior, has been to two Spur events and comments, "It's a nice atmosphere, and I really like it. It's a cool place to hang out or even study." Heather Motto, a biology junior and a member of CPU reflected, "I know the comedian (Barry Drake) went over really well, as well as the other programs. We're expecting things to build as people realize it's here." Any student organization looking for a place to hold an event will find the Spur available, but there is mandatory open-admission. Entrance into non-student organization events will vary, though there is no admission fee during the day. A large variety of coming events is in store for the second half of this semester. A Jazz Series is being planned, along with student band performances, Experimental Theatre and French | theatre, scheduled for two nights at the end of | March. w I I i % ?. > ^ ^ I ^s,j ^^Sif ^ *?llSPiwP| ianese-style futons, a folding mattress popular in the ' ^-^^GodfSit] We are looking for a candidates to join oui Godfather's Pizza in a "n job development pre HiHatPC rhncon xa/III fro WI IWWWI I >1 III IIU area with a schedule c -schedule and will then ? work as a manager at ing the summer. Apply Parklane Rd. or call I Roldane Navarro at 7: = 2 1/3 lb. Ha k 2 Fries 6 !C0Ck o r? i v Drinks 3SS Expires 131 St Not Valid with any other coi jner Limit one coupon per c LARGE GF WELCOI ^ 1801 Bush F J PUR At 1-2 798-37 turns line Golden Spur Entertainment during February 2 John Serry Quartet 16 Group Sax _. . . I eievised Basketball Games! 4 (8pm) Clemson 11 (2pm) Memphis 18 (2pm) S. 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