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EtCetera Jewish fraternity attempts to start chapter at USC by Ann Marie Miani Assistant etcetera Editor Low membership is causing problems with the establishment at USC of Al pha Epsilon Pi, ore of the leading Jewish fraternities in the nation. “\\fe can’t be established on campus until we get the 10 people that are nec-‘ essary. Wfe only have six at the moment,” AEP President Josh Rosen said. Rosen said one of the main problems the fraternity faces is USC’s low Jew ish population. He said he feels that both USC and Jewish students could bene fit from having an aep chapter on campus. “Because there are not a lot of Jewish students on this campus, I feel it would be a good way to get together and be with other Jewish students,” Rosen said. “They (Greek Life] are very interested, and they think it will be a great thing for the university. Hopefully, it will be another draw to get more Jewish students to come here.” To generate more interest, Rosen and his brothers have put up fliers, mailed letters to incoming male Jewish freshmen and even called a few. “We picked up two right off the bat, but haven't really been able to get any more (interested students],” Rosen said. THE HISTORY AEP was founded in 1913 by Charles Moskowitz at New York University. Moskowitz was a basketball player at NYU, and one of the fraternities (it’s un known which one) wanted him to join. At that time, Jewish people weren’t usually allowed into these organizations, but this fraternity decided to make an exception. Moskowitz asked if his friends could be extended bids, but the fra ternity refused. Moskowitz and 10 of his friends then decided to create a fraternity of their own. The chapter was founded in the basement of a German underground pub, where the group of men usually ate dinner. There were 11 founding fathers, and Moskowitz was chosen to be the first Not long after the group was officially recognized by NYU in November 1913, it male plans to become national. AEP contacted Phi Tau, a group of men at Cornell University, and became the Beta chapter. AEP has survival many struggles. Although the fraternity was inactive dur ing the first and second Wbrld Whrs, it came to life afterward and expanded a great cfeal. According to the fraternity’s mission statement, “A goal of our fraternity is to help each student to develop character, to learn responsibility, and to devel op a proper set of values through living together in brotherhood. Alpha Epsilon Pi prepares young men for their role in life as responsible citizens.” AEP members include director/producer James Brooks, musicians Paul Si mon and Art Garfunkel, comedian Jerry Lewis, actors Gene Wilder and Scott Wolf, and columnist/radio personality Whiter Wincheli. AEP is a national fraternity with 106 chapters and more than 66,000 mem bers. Many southern universities have AEP chapters, including the University of Geotgia, Georgia Tech, Duke University, the University of Florida. Florida State University, the University of Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Strippers from page 9 Club No. 2, which wishes to remain anonymous Female Perspective Club No. 2, which wishes to re main anonymous, had male dancers strolling the bar top. I enjoyed this club’s atmosphere because the strippers were pleasant and well-defined, the customers were wel coming, and the bartender was like a co median. The male stripper I spoke with let me know that, just like the women, he was business-minded and focused on mak ing as much money as possible. To quote him, “If I can make $20 from a guy, I get my ass on the bar.” I found male stripping in South Carolina to be disappointing altogether. Not only are the male strip clubs few and far between, but the extent of exposure is also minimal. It’s definitely a man’s world — at least in the stripping industry. Male Perspective Club No. 2 is the only club we could find in the Columbia area that offers male stripping on a daily basis, and it’s proba bly the easiest to recognize by anyone who’s ever been there. Complete with a bar-top stripping area, Club No. 2 comes across as a A -4 place where “regulars” are greeted upon entering and everyone there knows your name. The major downfall of Club No. 2 is something beyond its control: The laws imposed upon stripping force male dancers to wear boxers. This makes it challenging for a male dancer to entertain, and the dancing be comes more of a ritualistic walk across the bar, grinding above people for tips. Despite these facts, Club No. 2 still comes across as a cool place to hang out, have some beers and enjoy a relaxing at mosphere. But if you ever happen to be sitting at this bar late at night and you don’t re alize where you are until it’s too late, don’t look up. You might get an eyeful. Conclusion Even though we found that great minds don’t think alike, we gained a greater appreciation for each other’s per spectives and the stripping industry. Now that you’ve had our guided tour of Co lumbia’s stripping industry, some advice: • Don’t be dismayed by the lack of male strip clubs. Cracker Jack’s some- ( times offers stripping for women, and Pure Passion offers it Sunday nights. • You can always hire dancers for par ties. Just look in the Yellow Pages under “Entertainment.” • Stop by the ATM first and plan to spend more money than you would in Five Points. Beers are about $3; dances, $10 to $25, and the ATMs chaige hefty finance fees. • And finally, bring plenty of singles! Andy s Deli: Good food, old-time atmosphere by Mike Kerr Staff Writer When the pangs of hunger become unbearable and the thought of another night of cafeteria food has your stomach churning, there’s only one place to go for fine dining on a college budget. Andy’s Deli, a fixture in Columbia for the past 20 years, sits on Greene Street on the way to Five Points. For those who know it as nothing more than one of the buildings you stumble past on a Thursday night after last call, Andy’s Deli is a p^pc'ar hangout for businesspeople and college students alike, serv ing the best sandwiches in town. The man and namesake behind ti.e deli is Andy Shlon, always quick to greet any one who enters his deli with a warm smile and a “Hello, my friend.” His outgoing treatment of both customers and staff, combined with great food, makes Andy’s Deli a most pleasing spot to eat. “The sandwiches are great. I love to go there and get away from the cafeteria food,” anthropology sophomore Meredith Ney said. “Plus, Andy always puts a smile on my face.” Andy’s Deli sees two cycles of customers each day. While the sun is out and the majority of USC students are in class or sound asleep after a night of partying, businessmen and women in the Columbia area frequent Andy’s Deli on their lunch breaks. Once classes end and the moon lures the rest of the USC students from their slumber, a much younger crowd, hungry for saia..^^ \ '-hire, t" ,».*^> over the deli. The younger crowd is what Shlon loves about the business so much. “The best part of owning a business in a college town is meeting and making friends with the •ude”*,,” Shlon said. While Shlon considers all of his customers to be friends, he said he has a particular bond with the college students. “I’m a people man,” Shlon said. “The younger generation keeps me feeling young, too.” Shlon came to America from his home in Lebanon in 1967. He opened Andy’s Deli in 1978. Since then, it has been one of the most prominent small businesses in Columbia. Andy himself is an example of the American dream at work: He came to America with high hopes and has managed to reach his goals. As with all success stories, Shlon didn’t come accomplish his goals easily. “It takes a lot of hard work and luck to stay successful,” Shlon said. In a country where things are often rushed and impersonal, Andy’s Deli is a re freshing blast from the past. Your sandwich will be made to order. Shlon will talk to you as if you’re an old friend even if it’s your first time there, instead of rushing you off to the side to ask the next person in line if he wants fries with that. Andy’s Deli is a success because of Shlon’s spirit and personality. As long as he’s at the helm, his deli will be a favorite in Columbia. Matt Lukens The Gamecock Andy Shlon, owner of Andy’s Deli in Five Points. 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