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Entertainment In search of atmosphere Social drinking Let’s go get a beer!” That is one of the most popular sentences uttered by Pittsburg State University students when they have some free time. The Pittsburg area offers many diversions in the way of bars, each with its own atmosphere and per- sonality. And bars seem to be a popular place to go for college students who want to do some socializing, or social drinking. There are some small bars around town where one doesn’t have to battle a crowd, such as Danny’s in Chickopee, Ken’s Recreation in Frontenac, and the Three-Eleven Club. Each of these bars are good places to go for a beer and a game of pool, or just to sit with a friend without fighting for a table. The Rocking K is another out-of-the-way bar that offers country-western music and dancing. But if someone wants to be where the action is, and where the people are, there are four bars that seem to be quite popular for social activity. According to a recent poll of 50 college students, over 40 percent of those interviewed chose Hollywood’s as their favorite bar, with Whiskey River coming in second with 20 percent of the vote. Washington’s was third favorite with 15 percent, and the Waterhole was in fourth place with 12.5 percent of the vote. The remainder of the students polled had no favorite bar in Pittsburg because they couldn’t decide on just one. Hollywood’s popularity mainly stems from its convenient location right across the street from campus. “I think it’s a combination of the location and the people that come here that make Hollywood’s a popular place,” said Mike Sittner, who has owned Hollywood’s for about five years. “It’s easy and convenient for students to head over here after class to relax for a while, and most likely they will find people they know when they walk in.” “I like the atmosphere at Hollywood’s,” said Lance Wood, Kansas City vo-tech student. “It’s where the women usually are.” Beer and “the atmosphere” aren’t the only things Hollywood’s has to Bars 28 ----- offer. The four pool tables are con- stantly in use, and the seven video games and three pinball machines are usually beeping away as patrons ring up scores on them. “I play Centipede a lot when I’m in there,” said Jerry Thornburgh, Kansas City junior. The upstairs portion of Hollywood's houses a bumper pool table and two dart boards, and is open on Wed- nesday nights for the well-attended “Drink and Drown,” when people can pay one base price and drink free from 8-12 p.m. “I try to run specials through the week besides drink and drown,” Sittner said. “We’ll sell certain brands- of beer at a discount on different nights. And we’re always crowded on weekends.” “I go in on Thursday nights for Busch bottle night,” Thornburgh said. “A big beer drinker has to be money-conscious and look for the best buys.” Most of Hollywoods’ employees are college students, so their turnover FRIDAY NIGHTS FIND a lot Of people out for a good time, like Danny Winert and Dennis Orel, who spent the evening playing foosball and sharing some friendly beers at the Waterhole. —photo by Gareth Waltrip ONE WAY TO DRAW a crowd at Hollywood's is to have a special such as quarter draws afternoon. Even though Paige Kelly and Becky Gray prefer their beer in bottles, the afternoon specials give friends an excuse to meet for some fun and conversation, —photo by Gareth Waltrip rate is high. Although the employees have to work long hours, most of them don’t mind. “It’s not so bad working here because people I know are always coming in here, so I can sit and talk to them while I’m working,” said Greg Wintle, Erie junior and an employee at Hollywood’s for the past one and a half years. “And some of the first people I met when I first came to school work here. Sometimes it doesn’t even seem like a job, more of a pleasure instead.” When Hollywood’s closes down for the night, many of the 21-and-older ENJOYING SOME FREE time at the Waterhole, Mark Rounds and Chris Currie join efforts to defeat another pair of students in a game of foosball. The foosball tables, as well as other games such as darts and pool at this popular bar, are always busy, —photo by Gareth Waltrip
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“ You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have fun ’ said Charles Coggs, Kansas City junior, “I can have fun right at home with the one I love.” Simply being with people you enjoy seemed to be the most popular form of cheap entertainment. Jon Clough, Coffeyville senior, played host to his friends many a night during the school year. ‘I have a lot of card parties, and we play dominoes, he said. “Sometimes we get together and dance and mix a few daiquiris, he said. “No matter what you do, just being with friends is fun ' Some forms of cheap entertainment were seasonal. I like to ride cycles.” said Justin Beasley, Pittsburg fresh man. I can buy a gallon of gas for $1.35 and can ride about 100 miies on SOLITARY WALKS CAN be enjoyable when the weather permits. Sometimes just being alone can prove to be entertaining, —photo by Buzz Palmer that,” he said. Roy Edmonds, Blue Mound fresh- man, said that he likes to hunt and fish, depending on the season. ‘1 also like to take long, solitary walks down the railroad tracks, he said, “that’s pretty cheap.” —by Janet Stites Cheap Entertainment ---------------------27 X am a
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