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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.
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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,
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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 ;
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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~
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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
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-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
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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
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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
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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.
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