House of Bamboo is anxiously awaiting October 24. Once again our house will be host to a conglomeration of Broads, Booze, and assorted Gays. The night of October 24 will be bash night at HOB.
...You are no doubt asking what is a bash night. If you are a broad, your question will entail details of available men, or available liquor. If you booze you obviously cannot speak, so therefore you will be silent. If you are gay, I can assure you that we can accommodate your type.
...The recipe for bash (from the I Hate to Cook Book) is fairly simple:

Three parts vodka
three parts Champagne
three parts gin
one part rum
two parts Un-Cola
one part Binaca (2 ounce bottle)
numerous cans of Welchade, fruit juice (preferably cheap)
sliced oranges, grapefruit and pineapple
Three pounds ice cubes

Bull by Howie Spinner

... By now you are thoroughly convinced that House of Bamboo excels in love, athletics, and intellect. However you might be interested to know what goes on at Bamboo when the photogs and press are not present. Some of the wildest but least publicized events of the past are forthcoming.
... Last spring, during one of our fabulous parties, a beautiful Amazon stepped upon the threshold of Bamboo. She was overcome with the intoxicating aroma of our famous BASH. A young rookie member saw his chance to make it with this giant of a woman. The fates were against him, as the lovely nymphet desired not one, but two male companions. A veteran member heard the fair maiden's yodel of desperation. the three proceeded into a private room, where the rookie was transformed into a seasoned veteran by the live entertainment provided by the veteran member and the girl.
... At one of our bubbling BASHES, one of our guzzlers decided that the surf was just right. Taking a Bamboo sign shaped like a surfboard, he proceeded to the kitchen (the ice had melted) to test the Big Surf. Positioning himself upon a huge crest he delicately balanced himself, determined to ride the big wave. As he approached the sink, he was greeted by a bevy of luscious lovelies. A Bamboo member accompanying the girls was asked to come for a ride, but before he could answer, he was instantly overcome by sea sickness and stumbled out the back door with his hand over his mouth.
... Among Bamboo's members exists a noted bunch of scavengers. Much of the furniture in our house has been "found" from defunct houseplans. To the right of the portals of our house stands a genuine ticket box from the old Madison Square Garden. Over Labor Day weekend some members contributed a large supply of sheets direct from Sackett Lake N.Y. An entire speaker system was also "donated" by a couple of daring young men.
... Now you have had a small peek into the wild, mystic intrigue of H.O.B. Dare you enter behind the Bamboo curtain?

Backed by the inimicable score of the maestros Feinman and Zalman, the thespians of Bamboo and the luscious lovelies of Tip Toe Inn were a smashing success with their Frolics presentation of ."Tsurus." Our cast drew a huge ovation both nights from the Colden Auditorium audience. Previously acclaimed for its inventive films (Follies, 1968), Bamboo this time experimented with varied lighting techniques and scenic space designs. Kaleidoscope halos revolved in synchronic time to strobe and black light, with a magnificent background provided by luminous costumes and an authentic rocket ship! Unfortunately, the microphones were not operating at the Friday night performance, and, we had trouble making ourselves heard. We finished a very discouraging fifth. But undaunted, we vow to try again soon. Our philosophy is simple: fun before work, dolls before guys, nexus before plexus, and wiser before Bud. The eventual results of our determined Frolics effort are noteworthy. Guys met girls, a great Bash party was held, and one surfboard was broken. The entire experience was mind-bending and redolent of luminous make-up and painted raincoats. We have even greater plans for Frolics 1970! The music has already been written and the script is carefully being planned. We hope that all prospective members will add their talents, whether great or nonexistent, to our winning (?) effort in the near future.

Rated F .. For Freshman Only by Steve Pasternack

.... During your four, five or six year stay at Queens, you will undoubtedly learn a lot more than English, Math and History. A small (for some, yet smaller) part of your college career is actually spent in classes. The incoming freshman must therefore "learn the ropes," so as not to feel out of place when out of class.
.... Let us start with the Cafeteria. Trying to obtain a seat can be quite a hassle. The most popular method is to stand by a table with ears glued to WQMC; play musical chairs - as soon as the music stops, plunge into the nearest seat. Of course, it will be occupied, but try again. To retain your well earned seat when you purchase food, balance a heaping stack of books on the chair, (the C.C.1 source book is a definite asset in this situation). Once inside, the first thing you should buy is a (warm?) bag of french fries. Next wait in line for a (jumbo?) hamburger. When in line start to nibble at the french fries. Next comes a (frosty?) soda. When in the soda line, finish your (cool?) french fries. Hand the cashier a dollar bill and be amazed when she charges you only for the hamburger and soda. This is not advisable when buying only french fries.

........ And Then ...

.....Visit the gym next. Do not repeat the mistake you made in the library. The boy's gym is on the right! May I suggest how you can benefit from the gym. The first thing that you should get out of the physical education department is someone else's T-shirt. Read the size first so as to avoid confusion later. (try explaining that you "removed" the wrong size shirt). "Borrowing" sweatshirts is more skilled art and should not be pursued until the lower sophomore semester. If not successful at first, do not take socks, jocks, or towels, just to be "one of the guys."
.....One goes to the CMC next. All are welcome inside and out. Before walking by the stage decide whether you will "go straight" or "continue ahead." Do not sit down and applaud the stage people. They are not performing (At least that's what I hear). Do not enter upon the stage wearing a crewcut and a Goldwater button, or you will "strut and fret your last hour upon the stage and be heard no more." Next, buy a newspaper. First, glance at the girl seated on the nearby couch. Decide by her appearance, which (paper) to purchase. Let's assume she is the super-straight-intellectual- Josephine College type. In that case, buy the New York Times and open to the editorial section. Offer her Section Two and politely ask her to check some stocks for you. If she does not seem interested, there may be five explanations: she is either pinned, engaged, rich, illiterate, or stuck up.
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.......Show some real class

..... However, there comes a time in every student's career when he must attend his first college class. In many cases, this is done in the freshman year. Register for as many lectures as possible. Before class, go to the Cafeteria and eat a (jumbo?) hamburger with onions, so as to guarantee breathing room. (A frosty soda is not necessary). Always bring a pen to class, since you may forget the phone number of the reason why you will continue coming to class. If she appears stand-offish at first, explain the onions. If she is still hesitant, resign yourself to a dull lecture. Within five minutes she will tremble at the sight of your suffering and give in. She will ask you what year you are in. Do not say "Freshman." Instead, coolly reply, "I've been around."
..... After about a month of wandering, you should begin wondering. You will ask yourself at this point what you hope to get out of college. (Hopefully, more than T-shirts and hamburgers). For the most fulfilling college experience, become a person, not just a student. Join a houseplan. May I suggest House of Bamboo?

Just Us by Steve Pasternack

... During its first decade of meritorious service to CHP and Queens College, House of Bamboo has produced some very dedicated young men who have performed admirably serving at various posts in the College Community. It is an accepted fact that all HOB members would sell their souls for the houseplan, but let us see what they have accomplished in those rare moments when not occupied by the three B's: Broads, Bamboo, Books.
... Barry Bernfeld, our President and a physics major, has been a WQMC Disc Jockey for two years and played Freshman Baseball.
... Glen Brunman, a political science major, has performed the roles of Student Association President, Academic Affairs Chairman, NSA Coordinator and Campus Liaison for CHP. Presently, he is Chairman of the Supervisory Board of National Student Association.
... Bernard Nash, biology major, is currently president of the Bio Honor Society.
... Joseph Zalman, Phys. Ed. major, has been an outfielder on the Queens College Baseball Team.
... Richard Zalman, has been a member of the QC Stock Market Club.
... Roger Feinman, a disc-jockey at WQMC, also writes for Knightbeat.
... Steve Pasternack, an English major, is an award-winning sports writer for Phoenix.
... Alfred Watkins, an economic major, has served as a Senator, the CHP College Bowl Champion, and president of the Economics Honor Society.
... Included among our star-studded list of alumni are Michael Feiler (1967-68 CHP President), Billy Greenspan (Senate Historian), Doug Luba (QC Tennis Team Captain and first singles player), Arty Riba (Editor of Nucleus, V.P. of the Chemistry Honor Society) and Steve Wolff (President of Intramural Council).
... The majority of our members toiled at such diverse occupations as postmen, cabbies, counselors, waiters, and program director of WPIX-TV. Others attended summer school in an effort to catch up or just to make the regular year easier. Some did absolutely nothing in an effort to do just that. The future of America rests in the hands of people like our members. The future of Bamboo depends upon you, the incoming freshman or the independent student. Together we can form a more perfect house plan, and establish many friendships.

The Shape of Things To Come by Bernie Nash

....With ten years of excellent social activity to our credit, House of Bamboo presents this calendar of social events for our prospective members. These functions have been arranged to help the prospectives to meet the members. Of course the social activity continues throughout the year.
....On Thursday, October 2, Bamboo will celebrate its tenth anniversary on campus. Drop by our table in the cafeteria, meet our members and help us celebrate.
....On Friday, October 3, the CHP Smoker will be held in the CMC. Come over to the Bamboo table and sign up. Our table can be detected by its numerous trophies and friendly members. That night at our house, a spacious 13-room mansion, join in the fun as we will have a party with the lovelies of Luv Inn and One Way Inn.
.... At 7 P.M on Sunday, October 5, the Bamboo Smoker will be held. Dress is informal and refreshments will be served by a bevy of vivacious hostesses. You will have a better opportunity to meet and talk to the guys. Rides will be provided. Remember our address; 144-20 Roosevelt Ave. in Flushing.
.... On Friday, October 10, there will be a blind-dated scavenger hunt with Ivy House. Starting from Bamboo, members, prospectives and their carefully matched dates will comb the streets of fun city trying to procure many rare articles, including a good mayor, and the 7:55 from Babylon.
....On Friday, October 17, there will be a party with Desiree and Chalet.
....On Saturday, October 18, we will have a dated party with Desiree and Chalet.
....Sunday morning, October 19 at 11 A.M. will mark the playing of the third annual members vs. prospectives touch-tackle football classic. It will once again take place in Cunningham Park. Each side has won once, so this year's match should really separate the men from the boys.
....On Friday, October 24, we will have a party with Tip Toe Inn.
....On Sunday, October 26, at 7 P.M. a heretofore exotic dancer (you may call her a stripper) will perform at our house. A slight admission must be charged to cover the smuggling tax. Try to come.
....A costumed Halloween Party will be held with Les Girls on Friday, October 31.
....On Sunday morning, Nov.2 at 9 A.M. our voting meeting will be held. All prospectives will be voted on at that time.
....Impressed? Of course! See you at HOB.

That Was the Year That Was by Jeff Brook

....House of Bamboo's tenth and probably best year, 1968-69, was marked by Bamboo's resurgence to positions of leadership in the social, political and athletic areas of the campus life. Our great year has allowed me to write a column entitled "The Last Year at House of Bamboo" instead of "House of Bamboo's Last Year" which was possible two years ago as many houseplans were folding and still are in the face of adverse conditions.
....Having completed a highly successful summer, the men of Bamboo began the Fall Semester with a vigor unmatched In the annals of recent history. During the Fall Semester alone we had live more major dated functions led oft by a dated and blind-dated Halloween Party with One Way Inn, who were our Follies partners in the Fall. The next major event came a week later as House of Bamboo mobilized fifty couples and bought out an off-Broadway theater for one evening to see the dramatic portrayal of "The Drunkard." The night will long be remembered by the men of Bamboo and it was probably the most well-attended function in our history. This was followed up by Color War Night, Las Vegas Nite again, and a dated party switched from the Red Garter to a Chinese Restaurant because some of the younger members' girl friends were somewhat below the drinking age. Anyway, the Red Garter wouldn't allow baby carriages in. The Fall term's activities ended on New Year's Eve as many of the members spent the next few weeks buying their textbooks to study for exams. Bamboo is one of the few organizations that can boast two parties for its members,. One- party was held at Mama Leone's in the city and will long be remembered for Veal Parmigiana that was really Veal Swiss Cheese. The other party was held at Madison Square Garden where the members who were without dates were paired up with Wlllis Reed, Bill Bradley, Phil Jackson, et al
.....This year was also our best In intramurals since 1964-65 when the immortal Bamboo Bengals reigned supreme on campus. We anticipated in all sports (athletic) and finished first in paddle tennis and track; second In softball and volleyball; and third in football and ping pong.
.....Even with all of the above activity, the members of House of Bamboo weren't derelict to their duty as members of the Queens College Community. Our members served as President of Student Association, Senators, Tie Calendar Chairman of S.A., Editor-In-Chief of Nucleus, Business Manager of Nucleus, Phoenix reporters, members of the WQMC staff, Big Brothers, and the CHP College Bowl Chairman.
.....The Spring term for Bamboo as as successful as the Fall term and many monumental decisions were made which would shape Bamboo's future. For the first time In our history, after hot and heavy debate, we decided to assimilate twenty members of the defunct Action House Into our midst. This decision has never been regretted as the new members were quickly Integrated into the Bamboo mold and have one much work for the houseplan. After more debate, which as just as hot though some of the members weren't as heavy afterwards, we decided to share our house with a group of girls, Tip Toe Inc. We've enjoyed our relations with them and we hope it will continue during the upcoming year.
.....For the second time In Q.C. history, a houseplan captured the first place trophy In Carnival. This time, we were fortunate enough to win it.
.....The year's activities came to a close with the traditional Champagne Ball. Later that week, after we had all woken up, we again began planning for this year which win be even better than last.