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?9L t^*wm) fe-aljp ** P^BW^f - Z-MKmSF^^^^m * *" X~ : - I Vn FJ * )^Jr^^r"v Up-and-Coming Band: Walrus Garden is a thr with a unique sound that is relatively new to the Col scene. Since its formation one year ago, the band has ing an expanding repertoire of original tunes by a sp in the practice room and recording studio and playing USC and Clemson. Tonight the band will be playing of the Bands at Rockafellas'. Band members are Ed Parker, Harry Conner and D Sprouse. Their first release, "Cucumber," has received of Fox 102's garage tapes and can be found at both Peaches. World's Largest Human Logo: More than students pushed and pried their way to the front of month to participate in a world record-setting even Break in South Padre Island, Texas. At stake: the righ of the world's largest human logo. In clusters of kids with red and white t-shirts, stretched across the Padre sand to form Sprint's fami shaped logo and the name "Sprint." The logo and cc were underscored by a group of students who for swirled line. The logo and its underscore set the world's record I human logo. "We were overwneimea oy now mucn parucipauui the students," Dave Schmeig, president of Sprint's C vices Group, said. "We were thrilled to see so many to stretch nearly half the length of a football field to c name and logo across the sand." Down-Home Fun Comes To Riverbanl Springtime is here, and it's time for Fun on the Farm z Zoo Saturday, March 21. There will be square-da milking, quilting, wool-spinning and butter-churning live banjo and fiddle music at noon and 2 p.m. See th round farm animals, plus some new bunnies, wander spring vegetable garden complete with scarecrows and ers, and learn more about farm life through educationa Free Life Fulfillment Class: John M. Howell v ing a free introductory course in Life Fulfillment Tr; The class is sponsored by The Evolve Foundation, a r ganization. A donation is requested, plus a charge for i tapes that accompany the class. Howell received his English from USC and also has taught at the university The Americai Popular Television show lookii to compete in upcoming Carol i 1 [AMERICAN! Tryouts in Columbia for The American ftlflHiatnrft competition: What: Tryouts for eight of Columbia's finest athletes to compete against The American Gladiators. When: March 26 at 5 p.m. Where: Williams Brice Stadium Business Administration freshman Brandon Bennett is qualified to HHfeJUM stay in The Roost. He plays football at USC. ee-man band umbia music been polishending hours ; gigs around in the Battle iamond Dave I ICT C the attention H J Manifest and H ,u? Luc line in 15 l this Spring it to be a part the students liar diamond Afhlot^Q Pit t >mpany name /ill IICIUO CI I I med a fancy ^ CJ01 forthe,ar8esl special treal i we got Irom 1 onsumcr Ser- MELINDA WALDROP people eager > :reate Sprint s In 1996, housing in The Rex residence hall will be open to students because of an NCAA ks Farm: tegration regulation, it Riverbanks For now, however, it remains ncing, cow- athlete's domain. Tucked away all day with Heyward Street, on the southe e zoo's year- most en(* of south campus, it a through the remains slightly mysterious a edible flow- greatly misunderstood. I exhibits. True, it offers spacious livi quarters, with four people shari two bedrooms, a bathroom anc living room area. True, it dc . teac'1' have its own cafeteria and parki lining today. I0t gut jjfe at R00St js , ion-profit or- spent rolling in the lap of luxury the book and "Everything we get, we ear doctorate in freshman football player Lutl Dixon said. The offensive linerr _ went on to describe a day that i Gladiators lg for Columbia athletes iina Coliseum competition ' From Staff Reports The American Gladiators are coming to Columbii The Gladiators ? Gemini, Ice, Nitro, Zap, Las Blaze, Tower, Diamond, Viper, and Jazz ? are cc ing to Columbia to challenge the area's best athle in an evening of live, head-to-head bouts and one-< one feats of strength and agility. The 7-Eleven convenience stores will present 1 American Gladiators Live Tour at the Carolina C< seum April 12. Tryouts for the selection of eight of Columbia's 1 est athletes to compete against The American Glad tors will take place at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 26 the Williams-Brice Stadium. Each hopeful must pass a battery of strength, n bility and endurance tests to qualify for selection. 1 athletes who will be selected must excel in pushu the hand-bike, the 40-yard dash and make a favora showing in pick-up games of "powerball" and "joi ing." Four male and four female Contenders and t male and two female alternates will be selected fr the tryout participants. tl. : : ^ ? me vjiauiaiurs aie issuing uns uianciigc iu an ee ers, from ex-college football, track and wrestling st< bodybuilders, fraternity and sorority athletes, weekend sporting enthusiasts. Any male or female who is in good physical con tion, 18 years old or older and who enjoys act competition is welcome to try to meet the challenge For additional information about the tryouts, c 779-1900 or The American Gladiator Hotline 212-956-5430. The local contenders will battle the American C diators in six events during the two-hour Live Cc petition at the Carolina Coliseum April 12. The touring American Gladiators are all stars of Number One Syndicated telvision hit "American G diators," a series in which Gladiators compete agai amateur Contenders in various endeavors. The Ami can Gladiators Tour is traveling the country and ] ting the athletic talents of the Gladiators against lo athletes in more than 70 U.S. cities during the n four months. Tickets are on sale at the coliseum and at all SC outlets. Ticket prices are $12.50 and $15.50. C 777-5111 or 777-SCAT to charge. M? v< | mmm gins with a 5:35 a.m. run, con? tinues with class, lunch and weighl ost lifting and winds down with a all mandatory study hall. And that's in- just in the off-season. Residence hall director Chris an Boyle agreed with Dixon. He saic on the athletes have curfews imposec rn- by coaches and weekly roorr Iso checks. He shrugs off the notior nd that Roost residents enjoy a unique living situation, ng "There isn't any difference ir ing day-to-day living," Boyle said. I a Rules are not more lenient at )es The Roost than they are at other ing residence halls. Boyle said that not many rules are, in fact, stricter than elsewhere. The Roost's visitan," tion policy decrees oposite sex visner its over at 11 p.m. on weeknights, ian 2 a.m. on weekends, and allows no be- m/prniaht visitation " ~ O T-shirts sale ;er' imtes 3n- HHHHBfiHHHHHH Eric Glenn/The Gamecock ^he Chris Duncan sells t-shirts )li_ for Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Awareness Days in in- front of the Russell House lia- Tuesday. B-GLAD Week ! at runs through Friday. nolie rxr>. pS You can earn big VxjzJ> ble bucks with Co-op. [St. For more Information ( jk w0 on co-op contact the om Student Employment Center 6th floor B.A. Bldg. >m- k??? to ldi" -.d ,ve ^IVV <\o? all V at llaim the nst I Levern J Nate Ge Si I Patrick ext ^ong 1m 1OT] jmm One distinguishing characterist; t of The Roost is that many Roo i residents are receiving scholai i ships. Dixon is attending school c a full scholarship, while Gregory ; the recipient of a three-fourth 1 award, which pays for all expense I except room and board, i Dixon explained that the scht i larships are renewable from year I > year if the athlete signs a letter ( intent each year, i A feature unique to the res dence hall is The Roost's cateteri which is overseen by dietician trainers and weight coaches. T1 carefully planned menu has boi benefits and drawbacks. Gregory describes a typici day's fare as consisting of spagl etti, meat and fish. "We hav i chicken almost every night," 1 said. ISMS! m iwAhHQ open Bisexual, II March 18 Association me m . mm ; mm mmmmmmsm II Mflrrh 1Q Heterosexual G iviarcn i y open forumt 2 F mm III m-^u, Lunch in suppo March 20 11:30 a.m.-1:3 II March 21 Picnic, 1-4 p.m. iv"' & -> v : March 21 Security*F^rovid I 9 WANT HIG] ATTEND the STUE Saturday. March 21.. To Register Ca ,\0lS Hall 199; y The Douglas Hall Govern proudly announces the h 1992-93 Resident Advisoi ? Fanning Ran orge Jan Harvin Chr ratulations! Congrj ?. B I ^ H Q P sz i? tRfek. I co RlliHHHHHHHIHHHHHHHHHHHH I.* ? s E CO 0 CD -C 1 15 ?j CO co -J IRA Clifton Burns, a Community Awareness staff member at The Roost, keeps ' watch over the people entering the building. jc The Roost also boasts the sl Academic Enrichment Center, a r_ new facility next to the residence ,n hall that opened Feb. 24. The cenis ter is staffed by academic advisers is and counselors and provides stu>s dents with computers and other study aids. Boyle said the major difference 0 between The Roost, at three years old. is that it is newer than other residence halls. He stressed that l~ things are not any easier at The a> Roost than they are in other resis> dence halls, adding that Roost resiie dents must pay for their cable like to everyone else. jj Dixon agreed. "We go through 1. more than the average student," he ,e said. "I'd love to switch places ie with them just so I can get some rest." miJitlm Gay and Lesbian Student eting, 8:30 p.m., Russell House 202 iuide to Homosexuality, an >.m.. Russell House Theatre rt of gay and lesbian rights, 0 p.m., Russell House Patio, no cost || ,, Sidney Park, no cost i88888S8868SSS8553:iS8?^^SSd?88i568^W^^^:<^^:A:':A:x:?^v:i:';:::^:^ Golden Spur ed Ryan Sims/ The Gamecock HER GRADES? >Y SMARTER Seminar... . USC Law School Building oom 135 11 1-800-RXCRL-ia El 3 7% ment all's Staff: dy Lee I 2d Mobley I is Tschoche I * atulations! *Jy