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Page 6 X P senJs ) Once an on-campus ^jpp^ its use. Most univer ^ staff ureter MARCUS AMAKER The Golden Smir. located next I Pizza Hut in the Russell House, h i been the site of various activiti throughout its existence. As a bar in the first half of the 198( the Golden Spur was a place for US students to relax and have a drink. f \ J closed in fall 1984 because of financi I demands. After it reopened in 1986 Q a non alcohohc nightclub, the Gold< Spur has been a popular place for d ferent social events on campus. ^ In recent times, however, the Gol f \ en Spur has been largely inactive. I \ "In my five-and-a-half years hei V j it hasn't been used for much," seni / Camlin Fasano said. "But it has a 1 of potential." OClemson University has maintain its on-campus bar, Edgar's. Edgar's pi vides a pool hall, bowling area, loc and regional band concerts and a co venient place to get alcohol for Clei son's students. ^ "For us, it's a safe place. We arei confronted with having to get rides drive home," Clemson junior Brand ci ax. J arm ?, i. : Dim in saiu. inert; are aisu iraierni meetings and functions there." | | Edgar's manager, graduate ass: tant Dan Kissinger, said the bar h I been a part of the university for mc than 16 years. He believes Edgar's is positive part of the Clemson comm I nity, though some people want I shut it down. "We are open to any university-; filiated group to come and have me< ings. We also have live bands on F days," Kissinger said. "There are si 301116 people111 administration that do: Tired of Well, her RiiriiVflSfSElil March 9 through 12 W*y;:' Don 't miss out on Snowshoe's / biggest College , week of the year. Snowshoe's Spring z ru* Break Snow Bash is a I weeken 4 day package filled ~ ???< with events, prizes - T-shirts and more! be auct mE irVB3EMiH El Sni r Coi ^ Cai ^ Z Be: Prices are per person based on double occu- I pancy in Spruce Lodge. Other lodging options ? ? avaiiaDie ai aaamonai cosi. laxes noi muuueu zi Vis westBvirginia\ r Nnowshoc I Smgm MOUNTAIN RESORT -/ ~M mf *' -* The Gamecock n Oipporprvp bar, the Golden Spur has numerous possibilit sity students, however, have not stepped inside vas once the center of student life. an P G a a C ^ ^ suffers from periods d- of inactivity. ;?f pip "When I was a freshman, I never ||- % |i e, went there because I didn't know anv- .;|f|1; ^ \ *<J| or thing about it," senior Kelly Harding ot said. "The only thing I knew about it * I f*| was that it used to be a bar." ><f ed Senior Joanna Hiller said she has o- never heard of the Golden Spur and al doesn't know what it is. > IP ; & ^ f ^ n- "But I live off-campus, so maybe IR Ww ^UixIS??# n- that has something to do with it," she a't Recently, the Golden Spur held a ?11^1^1111 to South Park Night, where the popu on lar Comedy Central cartoon was shown PiP^i .ty and free food was served. For now, :';JK the Golden Spur is a good, alternative as "I've been there once. I just went llM ire there for lunch. The TVs are a nice |:,.Ja 5 a touch," sophomore Scott Cook said. . u- Senior Mandy Benjamin, who eats i||PriMMRli Uvl to lunch at the Golden Spur, thinks something should be done with the area. Ll_ af- "I eat there because it is a lot qui- susan meyi et- eter than the Chick-Fil-A area. It's a McKenzle's Pub and ri- cool place," she said. "I took shag lessons Dra^ti 111 Five Pohits, ill there once." places for student Q>j. socialize and have a d writing papers? W: 0' s 311 ~ ~ w <jL? ajL # THURSC PHH The Mad . - Spri vvvr Part sate in events throughout the id and receive Snow Bucks which used to bid on all kinds of great ? luring the Snow Bash Auction. ? , skis, snowboards and more will ~ ioned off to the highest bidder. IF YOU ARI ilcome Aboard Party Bz: eceive 5 snow bucks ? nw Volleyball ? T iP vin up to 50 snow bucks ? "= I of War ? |F%i Y vin up to 50 snow bucks ~ P#' ^ nnection Happy Hour ? "1 ^j) I iv eceive 10 snow bucks w/student ID ? M ~ ilsiii = O ? Ml Aboard Box Race :: vin up to 50 snow bucks _ st Box Design ^ npiivpr vin 10 bucks EZZ JT~ \ZZ* iatable Animal Race ? T? Th*iu, vin up to 100 snow bucks Campus! lit the Comedy Cellar ? Kitchen & eceive 10 bucks w/ student ID ~ Delivery H Always Open mmm ow Buck Auction ? Aran' 'eceive 10 snow bucks w/student ID vp6u? --Mr IMOulHOii 561-0800 sg> g mi fK ERS Ph2 ^ ? The Rough are popular Students at USC flock to Fi\ s to relax, at Clemson say that the on dnk hang out. rite about music, movie ment, people and Call 777-3913 or If you're going to do something 3 tj_pjjj/]f) fij'aa >AY, MARCH 5TH Midnight II IC? J ng Break , y! Let Rafters coi the hours to Sp THE DOORS OPEN And dance all night with Friddo i All those who survive until we clo a-kind Rafters Spring Break T-shii Call Rafters for all the < E UNDER THE AGE OF 21, IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO BUY ALCOHOLIC E ilzVi 114*1?fclsl ? 1/HbCi IWsWeelc BarefootBrot Feb. 27th Crash Me Feb. 28th 1 725 Broad Rivei If you are under the age ot 21, It Is against the law K Wednesday, February 25,1998 11^ ,"" '- - ' ^ t -i fi S%|M| e''1 |||i ^ ? I miMmi ___ . :; 5a SUSAN MEYERS Photo Editor e Points on the weekend, while their rivals -campus bar, Edgars, is a popular weekend 38, travel, entertainevents for ETC. come to EH 333. something, then do rou like. imvTTfsnnm v h'i bV r*\'l afl ft V J^V Jl AS mmmmmmmmmammmammam ii Sariy AL* M$t!?h . mlPr l&Swfi*f5VC int down ?ring Break 9 AT MIDNIGHT! irrtil DAYBREAK FRIDAY! se will receive a one-ofrt to wear on the beach!! details 256-2741 )EVERAGES. ALL ABC REGULATIONS ENFORCED. /* / \Out Our f ? i3^/1ALS^ s Customer U M Appreciation Niaht r Drink Specials UT^-k .? 1 m Toes. ? Ladies Nisht W $1 off All Drinks for the Ladies ^ m After 10 p.m. f @ Wed. James Bond Night Shaken-Not StirredSpecials and Cigars All Night Long After 10P.m. iviS jgj Thurs. College Night $3.50 Pitchers of ^ m/m Beer with College ID. jf/j Other Drink Specials Cun KARAOKE 8 p.m. 'till Midnight ' Road @ Greystone to buy alcoholic beverages. All ABC regulations enforced. A & 6