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Carolina Mall g p"f I* las*?.. "t* Cynthia Hawkins (left) and Perry Ellis district manage display at the women's stores. (JSC's new Perry Elli r prototype tor many o By KIMBERLY TURNER "The USC stores are a Staff Writer for other stores in camp One of the most prevalent issues around the country. If th< on returning students' minds is not we^> we already hi that of classes, schedules, books, other locations where we or dorms. The opening of two new ?Pen stores, stores in the Carolina Mall, both Though some students by the well known name of Perry concern about the prices Ellis, has p>eaked the interest of a'^ accompany the name many students. Ellis, many are excited < The two stores, one geared tow- openings. I was afraid ards men and the other towards cause it is a Perry Ellis women, will open their doors clothing would be exper within the first week of classes, the prices seem reasona with regular store hours Monday can 1 wa*1 t0 start shoppi through Saturday 10AM to 6PM. sophomore psychology n Perry Ellis decided to open the ^crry. two USC stores as a pilot to see if Warner stresses the a campus store will create enought prices of this particular P business to warrant the opjening of line, called the America 1 other camnus locations. America Line is desie "Perry Ellis sells in several de- marketed towards the a partment stores in Columbia, such ranging from early 20s to as Belk's, Rich's, and Macy's," Warner describes it a says District Manager Bill Warner, weekend wear," and "t who is helping set up the stores, quality as Ralph Lauren, 1 "but these are the first stores of considerably less...So, the this type. will sell for suggested re I I ?CAROLIN 1 ^ Ideas & Issues i ^ lecture s *Kurt Von ^ "The World Acco Septemb 8:00 p.m., Ko| 'The Coustea "Environmental Iss Octobei 7:30 p.m., Russell I *Steve Ha i "Combatting Mi Novemt 7:30 p.m., Russell P Th ets addition and new s | II i ,}99WUKtKM r t \m imm :M w5 ' ^ 4T - , *>m Henee Meyer/The Gamecock jr Bill Warner (center) discuss clothing is clothing store thercampuses prototype without the hassle of traveling to a Perry Ellis shirts and slacks are two >us malls mall or shopping center." jse stores ^ > want to attempt to reach another sector of the buying public. The marketing - - gj * | IwHH ; express department of the Perry Ellis pathat usu- rent company sees the stores as of Perry "another way to market about the merchandise." that, be- Though electrical problems have line, the hindered the opening of the woisive; but mens' store, student interest was ? ble, so I so great on Saturday that the ing," said mens' store opened from 1PM to rajor Dei 5PM for business. "We've had a lot of students jj| average browsing," said Darwin Todd, As- A erry Ellis sistant Manager of the Perry Ellis Line. The for men, "Everyone seems to be ? i ;ned and coming through looking." Accordge group ing to Todd, Saturday's biggest mid-30s seller was the long sleeve button s "casual down cotton shirt. iff. ? g * he same "We're looking forward to stu)ut priced dent feedback," said Warner. . ' clothing "That will decide a lot of what we tail price, do from now on." A PRn^DAM IIKIinM EXCI r-? irrivi V/ 111 11 ~ Committee Cultural Arts Committee >ERIES CULTURE SHOCK negut* 1 he Stanley Jordan Trio* rding To Me" September 28 er 25 8:00 p.m., The Koger Center *er Center .The Joseph Holmes Chicago Dance Theater* u Society* October 8 ues of the 90s" 8:00 p.m., The Koger Center 29 louse Ballroom *The Second City* November 15 8:00 p.m., The Koger Center tssan* ? nd Control" .Sarafina. er 7 January 24, 1991 louse Ballroom 8:00 p.m., The Koger Center iese programs are paid for, in part, by Student Activities sense of fashion Renee Meyer/The Gamecock items now on sale in the Carolina Mall's new store. I i i i j Renee Meyer/The GamecocJ<_ I I 4 IDLY PRESENTS THESE ITING EVENTS: | 4 '! These are just a few of the programs that will be' presented by the Carolina Program Union this! year. Look for other events such as: Breakfast With the President Battle of the Bands The Magic and Illusions of the Spencers AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!! AND INIk(JL>UL-1N(J: GOLDEN SPUR PROGRAMS The newest committee of the Carolina Program Union!! This committee will create a variety of events for the Spur. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ANf llOF THESE PROGRAMS VOR IN ? IjOINING CPU, CALL 777-7130, OR? 1 STOP BY RUSSELL HOUSE 209|| fees. I