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By STEPHEN KIRKLAND
Staff Writer
Driving through Five Points this
past week, I was intrigued by the
extraordinary sign above one of my
favorite bars. Anyone familiar with
the area has indeed seen this neon
welcome mat in the sky. For many
USC students, the Pug's sign is like
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you're out, stop and grab an ice ere;
flavor that you have never tried.
The many parks around Columl
spots to picnic. Remember to take j
friend's dog for a frisbee game.
If you're an animal lover or enj
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Admission Fridays after 5 p.m. is or
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once again outwitted your wallet.
An all-day excursion might be
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By GABLEY COMMANDER
Staff Writer
Autumn breezes are beginning t
it's time to rummage through the cl<
out your favorite pair of jeans, the 01
er wear home to see mom and dad.
College students living on limited
have to make dating a long lost art.
of euphoria after a good night kiss <
last the depressing thought of an ei
All you need to do is replace the tn
ner and movie date with more cri
Your date will be so enthralled with
native idea that he or she will nevei
much you saved!
Learning how to scrimp success!
hard as you might think. Begin by
activities that you enjoy.
The weather this time of year i:
spending time outdoors. Who ever s.
to be nocturnal? Break out of the <
and try taking a bike ride througf
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enced Pug's, it's important to know
that the bar's week starts early.
Have you ever wondered where
your neighbors are Thursday
evening? Well, if they're like the
rest of the free world, chances are
they're at Pug's for the now famous
quarter draft night.
This one special night, like longhaired
quarterbacks and tailgating,
has become an integral part of USC
culture. With kegs scattered about
ever so strategically, one can go in
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take. If so, consider pa
heading to the beach. 7
o blow, and 30 excuse to sit close ai
3set and pull time it right, watching
nes you nev- tic touch. Don't worry ;
jusi minK wnai ainner
I funds don't rant would cost, and yc
The feeling sweetly.
:an now out- If the beach isn't yoi
npty pocket, dens might be an artful
iditional din- Litchfield Beach on L
sative ideas, town and Myrtle Bead
i your imagi- ingly transport you to
realize how world full of beautiful j
mals.
fully isn't as Sculpture looms maj
listing some ly manicured gardens. t
might even provide yoi
s perfect for diles, sea otters and ha
aid dates had is $5, and you will get i
owlish mode If road trips are out <
i one of the Columbia provides you
'oints. While possibilities. Try expei
am cone in a ums around town such
of Art. Impress your di
>ia are great tory buff. They'll prob
rour dog or a ference. Admission is f
vides you with infoi
inu vi/atr'hino artisK
erbanks Zoo. For a different prosp
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light to Pu
on any given Thursday and partake
in the tradition. But be prepared.
The place is a madhouse. There are 1
more people in Pug's Thursday <
night than are at Williams-Brice
Stadium on game day. Lately, that's
not surprising. ]
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that downstairs one can relax to the 1
sounds of Jimmy Buffett and Billy
Joel, yet upstairs at Pug's Too, you
can boogie to the beat of 1
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jensive excursion
eking a picnic lunch and will make it
he cool breeze gives you If countr
ad share a blanket. If you swing your
the sunset adds a roman- Admission ti
about being too romantic. al pjrst
for two at a nice restau- country mus
>u'll find yourself smiling thg f?rris wt
? forset that it
ir thing, Brookgreen Liar- ? .
alternative. Located near w ee
J.S. 17 between George- . Escape ^
i, the gardens will seem- ^a^'es a
an aesthetically inviting stars. The C
plants, sculptures and ani- Columbia M
well as that
estically over the perfect- date's hand.
\ walk on the nature trail tional, it pre
i with a glimpse of croco- nity to decid
ndsome birds. Admission patible.
many Kodak moments. For all o
)f the question, staying in refuse t0 pas
i with an endless array ot football by d
iencing a few art muse- por a
as the Columbia Museum polo Road ]
tteby playing the art his- s m
ably never know the difree,
and a phone call pro- . ent 110 ets
rmation about featured ins,de' 8ra^
to cheer for i
ective in music, choose a The P?ss'
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dores. Free tickets can be your wallet
State newspaper. Expert- love it, and
jazz and popular music mastering th
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The bar upstairs is comprised of life, 1<
a dance floor and a stage where live ^
bands usually perform on the week- ^
end.
Pug's is a wonderful place to
spend an evening. Its festive atmos- tN
phere makes the stresses and strains q/q
of higher education seem hundreds R
of miles away.
Cheers used to be everyone's Col
favorite bar Thursday nights. Now,
however, it appears to be Pug's. I'll
see you there.
is for the '90s 0]
a concert to remember.
y music warms your heart, then
partner on over to tne state rair. j.
ickets are S3 and can be purchased 1
zens Bank. Listen to the twang of
ic's best while stuck at the top of ^ai
leel. While you're at the top, don't ^
's the 100th anniversary of the ferris ^
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e mundane movie houses with cry- C
nd sticky floors with a visit to the Cai
jibbes Planetarium, located at the Q
useum of Art, gives you the stars as
needed darkness for holding your
Not only is the planetarium educa- f
ivides you with the perfect opportue
if your astrological signs are com
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f you die-hard traditionalists who Coor
s up a movie by night or Gamecock
lay, you too can still save money. B
movie, head over to the cinema on Gn
If you're traveling to Williams-Brice
ike sure you pick up your free stu- ^
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a Coke and a hot dog and get ready
the GameCOCkS. Encore i
bilities for saving money while dat- newspapl
ess. Put the brain to work, and give Universit
a rest. Believe me, your date will sprin^se
you. gain the personal satisfaction of universit;
e art of saving while dating. SuJose
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