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Guide to B-CS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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A welcome letter from the Texas A&M University President
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academic programs are highly regarded; and our campus, while one of the nation’s largest, is known for its friendly people.
Corps of Cadets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Aggie Ring Symbolism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 The Association of Former Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
In addition, the Brazos Valley is a great place to live. Our high quality of life attracts people from all over the world. College Station and Bryan combined have nearly 100 parks and recreational areas, a variety of restaurants offering everything from chicken fried steak to sushi, and cultural offerings that include many different musical performances, plays, art galleries and museums.
Bonfire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Aggie Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Aggie Womens Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22, 23 Aggie Mens Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 25 Aggie Football Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Aggie Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
I wish you the best during your time here and encourage you to make the most of this special place called Aggieland.
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Rec Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Memorial Student Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Easterwood Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Code Maroon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Aggie Trivia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Study Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Blinn College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Texas A&M is a great university, with a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership development and service to others. Our professors are some of the best teachers and researchers in the world; our facilities and
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Blinn Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Campus Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Indulging Your Spiritual Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Aggie Jargon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Aggie Yells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Guide to B-CS
What you need to know to become a local So you’re going to be new in town and you’ll need to find your way around. While there’s far more to see and do in Aggieland than can fit in this publication, here are basic locations that will help you get started.
Maps
First, it might not be a bad idea to pick up a map of the area. You can either do this online, or visit the Brazos Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau. Not only can you get an area map there, but the staff will gladly point you in the direction of any number of fun and interesting places and events. Their Web site is www. visitaggieland.com, or stop by in person at 715 E. University Drive in College Station.
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Downtown Bryan and College Station’s Northgate district are the major hotspots for food, fun, live music and even a little theater if you’re up for catching a play. Both locations are packed with things to do to keep you busy day or night. There is plenty to do all over the area. Do a little shopping at the Post Oak Mall in College Station, take in a Brazos Valley Bombers baseball game in Bryan or see the newest area sports team.
Entertaining The Family
You’ll need somewhere to go when the parents visit, provided they aren’t into the nightclub scene. Luckily, the Brazos Valley is full of great places to go without having to drive very far. Visit the Messina
Hof Winery in Bryan, the Blue Bell Creamery in Brenham, Washington-on-the-Brazos near Navasota or take them to the George Bush Library if you feel like sticking around campus. Another great place to visit with the family is the Wolf Pen Creek District in College Station. The park at Wolf Pen Creek offers a variety of outdoor recreational experiences such as walking, picnicking and playgrounds. The amphitheater at the park is a main entertainment center,
hosting outdoor concerts, plays and festivals. The Arts Council of the Brazos Valley is also near the park in case you want to show off how cultured you’ve become for your parents.
And Much, Much More
There are plenty of adventures to be had during your time in Aggieland. Check with the Visitors Bureau, campus organizations or your fellow Aggies to see what all the area has to offer.
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A History of Texas A&M University Texas A&M University, the state’s oldest public institution of higher education, opened in 1876. The university owes its origin to the Morrill Act approved by Congress on July 2, 1862. This act provided for donation of public land to the states. The land was to be sold at auction and the proceeds set aside in a perpetual fund. The act directed that interest from this fund “be used to support a technological college whose objective must be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies and including military tactics, to teach branches of learning pertaining to agriculture and mechanical arts in order to promote the liberal and practical education of the industrial classes in the various pursuits and professions of life....” By resolution of the Legislature of the State of Texas in November 1866, Texas agreed to provide for a college under the terms of the Morrill Act, but no such institution was organized until the establishment of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
by Act of April 17, 1871. The same act appropriated $75,000 for the erection of buildings and bound the state to defray all expenses of the college exceeding the annual interest from the endowment. Proceeds from the sale of the 180,000 acres of land scrip received under the Land Grant College Act were invested in $174,000 of gold frontier defense bonds, forming a perpetual endowment for the institution. A commission created to locate the institution accepted the offer of 2,416 acres of land from the citizens of Brazos County in 1871, and instruction began in 1876.
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As the state grew, so did its land grant institution. Texas A&M now has a physical plant valued at more than $1 billion. The main campus at College Station includes 5,200 acres and is one of the largest campuses of any major institution of higher education in the nation. Texas A&M was established as a military institution, and the Corps of Cadets has played an important part in
its history and development. Although membership in the Corps of Cadets became voluntary in 1965, Texas A&M historically has produced more military officers than any other institution in the nation except for the service academies. The University is one of only three institutions with a full-time corps of cadets including ROTC programs leading to commissions in all branches of service - Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard.
A&M Today
Texas A&M University offers a variety of programs in both undergraduate and graduate studies through its nine academic colleges - Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture, Business, Education, Engineering, Geosciences, Liberal Arts, Science, and Veterinary Medicine. In addition, its extensive research efforts in all fields total
approximately $400 million. In keeping with the diversified and expanded character of the institution, the 58th Legislature of Texas, on August 23, 1963, changed the name of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas to Texas A&M University. On September 17, 1971, the designation Sea Grant College was assigned to Texas A&M University in recognition of its achievements in oceanographic and marine resources development. Texas A&M was one of the first four institutions nationwide to achieve this distinction. Texas A&M added a third special designation to its credentials on August 31, 1989, when it
was named a Space Grant College based on its continuing commitment to space research. Texas A&M is one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold the triple Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant designations. The University’s enrollment is approximately 46,000, and includes more than 7,700 graduate and professional students. Every state in the nation and more than 115 foreign countries are represented in the coeducational student body. To date, Texas A&M has awarded more than 310,000 academic degrees, including more than 68,000 graduate and professional degrees. As evidence of the recent growth
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Texas A&M has three international facilities in Mexico, Italy and Coasta Rica, as well as an official branch campus in Qatar that specializes in engineering. Texas A&M also conducts research in more than 40 countries. It is one of the leading research universities in the nation in regards to exchange and study abroad programs. Texas A&M has especially strong research collaborations with a number of universities in China.
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Corps of Cadets At the heart of the Aggie Spirit
As Old as the University Itself
The first forty students who arrived for classes when Texas A&M opened in 1876 also became the first Corps of Cadets, and the Corps has been training leaders for service to the state and nation ever since.
A Uniformed Body of Students
While Texas A&M is no longer an all-male military college, its Corps of Cadets remains the largest uniformed body of students in the nation outside the U.S. service academies.
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Cadet Life
The Corps of Cadets teaches leadership within the framework of a military organization. The Corps has its own distinctive uniform, dedicated residence halls and dining facility. All cadets are assured of availability of on-campus housing, an added benefit of Corps membership. Students who join the Corps enjoy a ‘best of both worlds’ atmosphere, living in a military academy environment while attending classes with the rest of their fellow students at a contemporary major university. Cadet commissioned and non-commissioned officers direct the daily Corps routine, under supervision of the Commandant of
Academics
Despite this regimen, academic excellence is the top priority of the Corps of Cadets. All units conduct mandatory daily study periods, receive volunteer academic assistance, run cadet-led scholastic programs, and have access to Corps study and computer facilities. As a result, grades of freshman and sophomore cadets are very competitive and often higher than their civilian counterparts.
Activities and Organizations
In addition to regular campus activities, the Corps offers students the opportunity to participate in numerous Corpsrelated extracurricular activities. Corps units actively participate in the University’s intramural sports program. Individual cadets are also encouraged to take part in mainstream campus activities.
of the mounted cavalry once present at Texas A&M. This is a parade and show unit composed of sophomore, junior and senior cadets who represent the University at events across Texas.
Additionally, Reveille, the official mascot of Texas A&M is cared for by the Corps of Cadets. Members of the Corps also represent Texas A&M University at numerous public events; they provide
a visible presence at many campus, state and national ceremonies. Corps units and activities are open to all qualified applicants. Information provided by Aggie Corps.
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Cadets in the Corps are at the heart of the Aggie Spirit. Because Texas A&M was a military college for most of its first 100 years, many of its most cherished traditions grew out of the Corps experience. The University’s Bonfire, yell practice, Aggie Muster and Silver Taps traditions all originated with the Corps. Thus cadets consider themselves ‘Keepers of the Spirit’ and ‘Guardians of Tradition.’
Cadets and his staff. The Corps lives together in cadet units, holds daily formations, marches to meals, conducts marching drills and physical training, and participates in other military-style activities.
Just a Few of the Many Activities and Organizations
The Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, the world’s largest precision military marching band, provides music for University and Corps functions and presents spectacular halftime performances at football games. The Ross Volunteer Company, the oldest student organization in the state, is an honor company composed of junior and senior cadets. The unit is the official honor guard for the Governor of Texas and marches in major parades. Parsons Mounted Cavalry, formed in 1973, is a revival
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Aggie Ring Symbolism The Aggie Ring is enriched with meaning
The Aggie Ring is perhaps the most recognizable and enduring symbol of the Aggie Network. The highly cherished Ring is available only through The Association of Former Students who has the distinct privilege of
protecting its spirit and integrity, and can be ordered by students who are in good standing with the university and meet all eligibility requirements. Please visit www.AggieNetwork.com/ Ring to learn more about the Aggie Ring requirements. Each of the symbols and
designs engraved into the Aggie Ring represents an aspect of the Texas A&M experience, from the shield that stands for the desire to protect the reputation of our school to the wreath of olive leaves representing achievement and the desire for peace.
The saber signifies valor and confidence.
their Rings, graduates will notice the proud majestic eagle on the Ring crest now stands behind their class year just as their Texas A&M education and Aggie core values provide a strong foundation as they step forward toward a bright future.
The eagle connotes agility and power, and ability to reach great heights.
The Olive and Laurel branches encircle the star signifying achievement and a desire for peace.
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The star represents the Seal of the State of Texas. The ancient cannon, saber, and rifle symbolize Texans’ fight for their land and determination to defend their homeland.
The ribbon joining the branches symbolize the necessity of joining traits to accomplish one’s ambition to serve.
The rifle and cannon illustrate preparedness and defense.
Live oak leaves surrounding the star signify strength to fight.
The shield illustrates protection of the good reputation of the alma mater. The thirteen stripes symbolize the thirteen original states and A&M’s intense patriotism.
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Students wear their Aggie Ring with their class year facing them until commencement, where all graduates will turn their Rings so that their class year now faces forward, symbolizing their status as a proud former student of Texas A&M. In turning
The five stars on the shield signify the five phases of development of the Aggie student: mind, body, spiritual attainment, emotional poise, and integrity of character.
The Association of Former Students Providing for Alumni and Current Students Throughout your Aggie experience, from your new student conference to ordering your Aggie Ring to commencement to Muster and even your 50-year class reunion, one organization – The Association of Former Students – will be with you each step of the journey! The Association of Former Students traces its origins to the Ex-Cadets Association
formed in 1879, and throughout its 131 year history of service and support has existed to strengthen The Association of Former Students, promote the interests and welfare of Texas A&M University, perpetuate ties of affection and esteem formed in university or college days, and serve the Student Body. Your first experience with The Association will likely be during your New Student Conference where you will be invited to experience the historical and interactive exhibits in the Clayton W. Williams,
Jr. Alumni Center which detail the organization’s history and impact on Texas A&M. It will be on these same grounds that you and your classmates will try on a Class of 2015 Aggie Ring and gather for your first yell practice surrounding the 12 ft. bronze Aggie Ring on the Haynes Ring Plaza during Gig’em Week GatheRing . As you become involved in student life, The Association will be there as well, providing more staff support for scholarships, traditions and student activities. Toward the end of your time as a student, you will visit The Association to order your very own Aggie Ring and celebrate that achievement on Ring Day! As graduation approaches, you and your family will be invited to attend The Next Tradition (TNT) to learn how you can remain active with the Aggie Network and become involved in supporting the organization
that enriched your collegiate experience. When you graduate, you may leave College Station, but you will always have a home in Aggieland – the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center! When you return for football games, you can enjoy food and fellowship and follow the action of earlier games on the Alumni Center’s Huddleston Video Wall in a family friendly environment. As you gather for Class Reunions you can reminisce and share the story of Texas A&M with your family through exhibits housed on the Neely Mezzanine. You can find information on local A&M Clubs, Aggie Muster gatherings in your area, and the annual Coach’s Nights events through AggieNetwork. com. And who knows, you might even become one of the select few honored each year by The Association and
Texas A&M as a Distinguished Alumnus! Most importantly, as a former student, you can assure that future generations of Aggies enjoy an inspiring and enriching collegiate experience by faithfully giving back through The Association’s Annual Fund, just as those who preceded you have done for 131 years. The Association of Former Students proudly promotes Texas A&M and our core values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service. It is an organization dedicated to connecting Aggies to one another and to their alma mater. To learn more about The Association, its history and how you can be involved as a student and a former student, please visit www. AggieNetwork.com or call 979-845-7514.
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Bonfire began in 1909 as the casual custom of gathering junk and scrapwood for a bonfire, symbolizing the undying love all Aggies hold in their hearts for Texas A&M, eventually evolved into an exciting and eagerly anticipated tradition at Texas A&M. For nearly a century, Bonfire was lit just prior to the annual football game with the University of Texas (referred to as “t.u.” by Aggies), representing the burning desire Aggies have
to “beat the hell out of t.u.!” Aggie Bonfire has been a testament to Aggie spirit and what Aggie leadership, teamwork and motivation can accomplish. Since the tragic fall of the stack on November 18, 1999, Aggie Bonfire is now remembered in a memorial on campus dedicated to those who were lost and injured that day and throughout Bonfire’s history. The Bonfire Memorial marks one of the greatest tragedies that befell Texas A&M University - the collapse of Bonfire that took the lives of 12 students and injured 27 students. For each student who lost his or her life in the collapse of Bonfire, a “gateway” was constructed, facing each one’s hometown. A marker where the center-pole was placed is inscribed with the date and time the Bonfire fell and
compass directions to orient visitors to the hometowns. The 12 gateways form a 170-foot diameter, the same perimeter of Bonfire. The Bonfire Memorial begins with the Traditions Plaza. “The Spirit of Aggieland” song and the poem “The Last Corps Trip” are inscribed on walls. Traditionally the song and poem were sung and read before the lighting of Bonfire. Visitors then follow The History Walk. The 90 years of Bonfire tradition are remembered as each year has a granite stone for when Bonfire was lit. There is a gap in the timeline for the 1963 Assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Bonfire was constructed but did not burn to mourn the President’s death. Three previous Bonfire related deaths are represented by an amber light embedded
in each year’s stone. Stepping inside one of the gateways, visitors symbolically fill the void left by the fallen Aggies. The families of each contributed to the bronze memorials to ensure an accurate reflection on the life and spirit of each individual. Miranda Adams, Christopher Breen, Michael
Ebanks, Jeremy Frampton, Jamie Hand, Christopher Heard, Timothy Kerlee, Jr., Lucas Kimmel, Bryan McClain, Chad Powell, Jerry Self and Scott West understood the meaning of Bonfire and the power of the Aggie Spirit. The Bonfire Memorial seeks to share that understanding with respect, remembrance and spirit.
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Welcome to Academic plaza A few Texas A&M Traditions
“Sully” for good luck before a big exam. During midterms and finals you will find more than pennies on the statue of Sul Ross. Students get creative and place not only coins, but cash, fast food, and even baked goods on “Sully” for some extra luck on exams. To the left of this lucky statue, you will find the famous Century Tree. This is one of the oldest and most picturesque oaks on campus. Legend has it that if you walk underneath the Century Tree with your sweetheart, the two of you will be together forever. This makes the Century Tree the place of choice for many wedding proposals and photos. But, beware! Walking underneath this tree alone is supposedly bad luck and you run the risk of being alone forever. By day, Academic Plaza is fun, lively, and full of activity. But, once a month it becomes a silent and solemn site of remembrance. The greatest tradition associated with Academic Plaza is Silver Taps. Silver Taps is a ceremony that is held on the first Tuesday of every month at 10:30
p.m. in honor of current undergraduate or graduate students who have died in the previous month. On that day, flags on campus are flown at half mast. There are tables set up around campus that allow students to write letters to the families of the fallen students. Cards are placed on the base of the flagpole in Academic Plaza that include the fallen student’s name, class year, major, and birth date. At 10:15 that night, the lights on campus are extinguished and hymns begin to play from Albritton Bell Tower. Then at 10:30, the Ross Volunteer Firing Squad marches into Academic Plaza and lines up in front of the statue of Sul Ross. They fire a twenty-one gun salute in honor of the fallen students, which is followed by the playing of Silver Taps. Buglers atop the Academic Building play this special rendition of Taps three times. It is played once to the North, once to the South, and once to the West, but never to the East because the sun will not rise on the fallen Aggies again. When the ceremony concludes, all that is heard is the shuffling of feet as students leave the plaza. This tradition shows how deeply Aggies care for members of
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and experience. A&M returns 18 starters, including a bevy of talent and should begin the year in the Top 10 in many polls. The senior-laden defense must replace Miller, who won the Butkus Award and was taken No. 2 overall in the NFL Draft. However, an experienced secondary and a mammoth defensive line — helped by the transfer of 360-pound LaMarc Strahan — should allow it to overcome the loss of its unquestioned leader. With another year in DeRuyter’s system and playmakers such as cornerbacks Coryell Judie and Terrence Frederick, and inside linebacker Garrick Williams, the Wrecking Crew looks to be in good hands. Offensively, the Aggies return 10 starters, having only to deal with the departure of center Matt Allen. Tannehill will have the reigns to a unit that has the firepower and potency at its skill positions to rewrite the record books. Gray, who had an exceptional offseason, and
a healthy Michael give the Aggies the best 1-2 backfield punch in the conference. Fuller, Swope and Uzoma Nwachukwu all have an exceptional rapport with the signalcaller. And a more experienced offensive line, led by tackle Luke Joeckel and guard Patrick Lewis, should be up to the task. With a conquerable schedule, including home games against Oklahoma State, Missouri and Texas, A&M’s goal is simple and attainable. It’s a team that believes it can win the Big 12. It’s a team that expects to be playing in a BCS game come January. It’s a team hoping to build on that November night, when that expectation, that belief became permissible. Following the 9-6 victory, the students rushed the field. There was an unmistakable feeling of jubilation; an aura of elation; a sense of relief. More than anything, there was the growing sentiment that A&M football is back.
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Senior outside linebacker Von Miller shed the Nebraska tackle just as Huskers’ quarterback Taylor Martinez decided to step up in the pocket late in the fourth quarter of a late-season showdown between two Top-20 foes. The All-American wrapped his arms around the undersized gunslinger and took him to the ground. Following a harmless fourth-down incompletion to clinch a 9-6 Aggie victory, the largest student crowd in the history college football began flinging 12th Man towels into the College Station air; fitting after the program threw 12 years of irrelevancy and mediocrity into the wind with a performance that left an indelible impression on the 90,079 who filled Kyle Field’s bleachers that November Saturday night. It was the seminal moment of a season that saw its fair share of ups and downs. It was a night that shed light on just how far the program had progressed. It was a game that sent a loud, clear warning to the rest of the Big 12: that A&M football has returned. A&M entered 2010 on the heels of a 6-7 campaign but were perceived to be a darkhorse candidate to challenge for its first Big 12 crown since 1998. With quarterback Jerrod Johnson, the preseason Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, and Miller, the preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, as the faces of the program, the expectations were high, the goals lofty. Through fall camp, the defense shined. Johnson did not. The Humble native struggled to recover from offseason shoulder surgery throughout August and never looked right.
And during the first six games, the dreaded senior quarterback curse came to fruition. Johnson was consistently erratic and inaccurate, turning the ball over and forcing throws during a 3-3 start. A&M’s three-game losing streak, capped off by a futile 30-9 loss to Missouri at home, had alumni and fans alike questioning the job security of head coach Mike Sherman. But then Sherman made a decision that changed the 2010 season. And 2011’s outlook for that matter. Sherman replaced the most decorated quarterback in program history with Ryan Tannehill. The Aggies responded with a shocking six-game winning streak that put them back on the college football map. During that stretch, Tannehill set the record for most passing yards in a game — in his first start — with 449 yards in a victory over Texas Tech. Cyrus Gray, who replaced Christine Michael following a broken leg, took a stranglehold of the role of goto back when he went for more than 100 yards rushing in seven consecutive games. Receivers Jeff Fuller and Ryan Swope both flourished with Tannehill. And the defense, in first-year defensive coordinator Tim DeRuyter’s attacking 3-4 scheme, was unrelenting, lending credence to the name Wrecking Crew. A&M overcame the obstacle that is Oklahoma with its first win over Bob Stoops’ program since 2002. In the 33-19 victory at Kyle Field, the Aggie defense registered three goal-line stands. As a result, the “Wrecking Crew” chants echoed through the hallowed stadium. When the Aggies defeated archrival Texas 24-17 in Austin, it was the culmination of a 9-3 season that gave A&M state bragging rights along with a berth in the esteemed Cotton Bowl. All in all, it was a solid season, the essential stepping stone that provided harbingers for a great future — 2011 to be more specific. The Aggies waltz into 2011 with pundits lauding the roster’s makeup
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Gary Blair has a saying his teams live by: “Don’t get off the bus if you don’t expect to win.” That belief carried Blair from South Oak Cliff High School to Stephen F. Austin University to Arkansas and, finally, to Texas A&M. At all stops, there has been one recurring theme: winning. The most charismatic coach on campus left the Hogs’ program in 2003 to take over a trash-heap of a program in Aggieland. Upon his arrival, A&M hadn’t experienced a winning season in seven seasons. But Blair saw a gold mine. He saw the resources. He saw Dallas and Houston, two recruiting hotbeds. He saw a chance; a chance to build a winner, the rare chance to hoist a national championship trophy.
After eight seasons, four conference titles and 188 victories, Blair got his championship. It came courtesy of a memorable run through the Dallas Region of the NCAA tournament, a long-awaited victory over Baylor and an unforgettable stay in Indianapolis. And finally, Texas A&M was crowned the queens of the court, the 2011 national champions. Senior All-American Danielle Adams led the way, becoming the first Aggie named a first-team All-American. The JUCO transfer capped off her storied career with a 30-point performance in the national championship game against Notre Dame, scoring 22 points in the second half alone with a flurry of inside moves and big shots. Syndey Colson’s play at point guard was
irreplaceable. And her 94-foot, coast-to-coast dash with eight seconds left in the national semifinal victory over Stanford saved the season. Her gamewinning assist to Tyra White marked the biggest play of the 2011 season in all of women’s college basketball. Both Adams and Colson were drafted to play in the WNBA — Adams with the San Antonio Silver Stars, Colson with the New York Liberty. Though it won’t be easy, Blair has the horses to replace the two newest Aggie icons. The onus will be on 6-foot-4 Kelsey Bone to take over for Adams. Bone, a Houston native and the No. 2 overall prospect in the Class of 2009, had to sit out the 2010-2011 season after she transferred from South Carolina. During her freshman season for the Gamecocks, Bone was
named the SEC Newcomer of the Year after averaging 14 points and nine rebounds per game. Former A&M Consolidated standout Karla Gilbert, who improved in her freshman season as the Aggies marched toward the title, will join Bone in the frontcourt and will be assigned the unenviable role of marking Baylor’s Britney Griner when the two teams inevitably meet. The Aggies’ calling card during their run through college basketball’s hierarchy was relentless defense. Leading the charge on that front is senior guard Sydney Carter. Carter’s play against Stanford’s Jeanette Pohlen and Notre Dame’s Skylar Diggins in the Final Four left the All-Americans frustrated and searching for answers. Carter returns
and will be counted on to run the point in Colson’s absence. White, the silent, unsung hero joins her in the backcourt. The senior has a propensity for coming up biggest when it matters the most. Her layup against Stanford and shot clock beating 3-pointer against Notre
Dame made all the difference. Now, she returns and will be counted on to score as opposing teams begin to key on her more frequently. In the Big 12, it’s A&M, Baylor and everyone else. With Griner and point guard Odyssey Sims, the Bears will again be a force to be reckoned with. An early season matchup against perennial powerhouse Connecticut highlights the schedule as well. Regardless of 2011’s outcome, the transformation is complete. Blair told his team before the national championship game that “second is last.” And the team took it to heart. In one magical season, Aggieland was morphed into a women’s basketball hotbed. On one April night in Indianapolis, the Aggies got off the bus and walked into Conseco Fieldhouse. It expected to win. It fought, it clawed, it simply wouldn’t lose. And because of it, this program begins the 2011-2012 season on top.
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Aggie Mens Basketball The expectations have changed. by David Harris david.harris@theeagle.com David Loubeau made the decision to return to Texas A&M for the 2011-2012 season. Men’s basketball coach Mark Turgeon didn’t follow suit. Following a season when the Aggie basketball team made its sixth consecutive appearance in the NCAA tournament, Turgeon opted to take the head coaching position left vacated by Gary Williams at Maryland.
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squad got off to a shocking 16-1 start capped off by a thrilling double overtime victory over Missouri at Reed Arena. However, it sputtered, losing four of its next five, including two blowout losses to arch-rival Texas. Though the team put together an important five-game winning streak to clinch its bid to go dancing, something always seemed off. Turgeon was discouraged by the fan support as attendance consistently dwindled. Guys like Dash Harris, Loubeau and Ray Turner, who were expected to make the proverbial leap, stayed stagnant. The absence of a reliable go-to scorer contributed to the team’s offensive struggles. And
A&M’s identity — its grit and toughness — was missing for the majority of the latter part of the season. It all culminated in an ugly, uninspiring 57-50 defeat at the hands of Florida State in Chicago the second round of the NCAA tournament. It marked the fi rst time in six seasons the Aggies failed to win a game in the big dance. And with that, Turgeon left. It wasn’t an amicable parting of the ways. For the week following the split, the criticisms of Turgeon’s tenure were vocalized. People hadn’t seen any progress from the days of Billy Gillespie. And that was unacceptable. Ubiquitous coaching rumors helped to fi ll the time as names like
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for the starting point guard position immediately. It’s Kennedy’s first season, granted. But it’s also an opportunity to take advantage of a down conference. The perennial powers that have protected the Big 12 mountaintop for years — Texas and Kansas — were decimated by the NBA Draft. Turgeon never took A&M to the second weekend of the big dance. For Aggies, that was a problem. No longer is a mere berth in the NCAA tournament acceptable. Rather, expectations are the highest they’ve been in this program’s unspectacular history. Kennedy is surrounded by talent — both coaches and players. With the momentum of six straight tournament appearances and the optimism of a new hire, the opportunity is there to make Aggies forget about Turgeon. Billy Kennedy
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Aggie Athletics
Aggies making room for NCAA championship trophies
by David Harris david.harris@theeagle.com
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While the Aggie football and basketball teams grab most of the headlines, Texas A&M’s tradition of athletic excellence is on display throughout the academic year. Nowhere is that more evident than in track and field where both the Aggie men’s and women’s teams repeated as National Champions in 2010. Texas A&M won both the men’s and women’s team titles at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships for the second straight year, pulling off the double-double against Oregon at the Ducks’ home track. The men pulled in front after winning the 1,600-meter relay. The Aggies were even in team points with host Oregon going into the event, which
the Ducks did not run. Florida finished the meet as the runner-up. The women were boosted by a 1-2 finish in the 200 earlier in the day. The Aggie women finished ahead of Oregon to the disappointment of the home crowd of 12,812 at historic Hayward Field. A&M had never won a team NCAA track title before last year’s championships in Fayetteville, Ark., where it became the first school since 1990 to win both outdoor championships. Now the Aggies have done it in back-toback seasons. The Aggie men finished with 55 points, followed by Florida with 54 and Oregon with 45. A&M’s team of Tran Howell, Bryan Miller, Demetrius Pinder and Tabarie Henry bested runner-up Mississippi State and Florida in the 4x400 with a time of 3
minutes, .89 seconds. The women finished with 72 total points, followed by Oregon with 57 and Florida with 40. The A&M golf teams both finished in the top 15 in 2010, with the men’s squad finishing 13th and the women 11th after a charge at the top 10. The men’s finish was a bit of a letdown as they tried to repeat their 2009 National Championship, but strong performances by underclassmen have the Aggie golfers looking good for next season. The Aggie women golfers were very pleased with their performance as they outplayed their pre-tournament 24th place ranking. They had been ranked as high as ninth during tournament play before finishing with their
fourth-best ranking ever. The finish gave head coach two top 11 finishes in her first four years at A&M. Last season’s crop of freshmen stepped up in their first seasons and look to give fans something to cheer about in 2011. It was also an exciting year on the diamonds for both the baseball and softball
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teams. The baseball team won the Big 12 tournament and advanced as far as the Coral Gables regional before falling to the Miami Hurricanes. The softball team lost in the Big 12 semifinal. Both teams put up exciting seasons and fans should expect plenty of fireworks when the 2011 season rolls around.
2011-2012 Academic Calendar Fall 2011 August 26 Friday. 5 p.m. Last day to register for fall semester classes and pay fees. August 28 Sunday. Freshman Convocation August 29 Monday. First day of fall semester classes. September 2 Friday. 5 p.m. Last day for adding/ dropping courses for the fall semester. September 9 Friday. 5 p.m. Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in December. September 16 Friday. Academic Convocation November 4 Friday. 5 p.m. · Last day for all students to drop courses with no penalty (Q-drop). · Last day to officially withdraw from the University. November 17-December 6 Thursday-Friday. Preregistration for 2011 spring semester. November 24-25 Thursday-Friday. Thanksgiving holiday. December 5 Monday. · Redefined day, students attend their Friday classes. · Prep day, classes meet. No regular
course exams (except for laboratory and one-hour classes) shall be given on these days. December 6 Tuesday. · Last day of fall semester classes. · Redefined day, students attend their Thursday classes. · Prep day, classes meet. No regular course exams (except for laboratory and one-hour classes) shall be given on these days. December 7-8 Wednesday-Thursday. Reading days, no classes. December 9, 12-14 Friday, Monday-Wednesday. Fall semester final examinations for all students. December 15 Thursday. 6 p.m. Grades due for all degree candidates. December 16 Friday. 5 p.m. Last day for December undergraduate degree candidates to apply for Tuition Rebate. December 16-17 Friday-Saturday. Commencement and Commissioning December 19 Monday. noon. Final grades due for all students. December 23-30 Faculty and Staff holiday.
Spring 2012 January 13 Friday. 5 p.m. Last day to register for spring semester classes and pay fees. January 16 Monday. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Faculty and Staff holiday. January 17 Tuesday. First day of spring semester classes. January 23 Monday. 5 p.m. Last day for adding/ dropping courses for the spring semester. January 27 Friday. 5 p.m. Last day to apply for all degrees to be awarded in May. March 12-16 Monday-Friday. Spring break. March 15-16 Thursday-Friday. Faculty and Staff holiday. April 2 Monday. 5 p.m. · Last day for all students to drop courses with no penalty (Q-drop). · Last day to officially withdraw from the University. April 6 Friday. Reading day no classes. April 12-27 Thursday-Friday. Pregistration for the 2012 first term, second term, 10-week summer semester, and fall semester.
April 21 Saturday. Muster. Campus ceremony. April 30 Monday. Prep day, classes meet. No regular course exams (except for laboratory and one-hour classes) shall be given on these days. May 1 Tuesday. · Last day of spring semester classes. · Redefined day, students attend their Friday classes. · Prep day, classes meet. No regular course exams (except for laboratory and one-hour classes) shall be given on these days. May 2-3 Wednesday-Thursday. no classes. May 4, 7-9 Friday, Monday-Wednesday. Spring semester final examinations for all students. May 10 Thursday. 6 p.m. Grades for degree candidates due. May 11 Friday. 5 p.m. Last day for May undergraduate degree candidates to apply for Tuition Rebate. May 11-12 Friday-Saturday. Commencement, Commissioning, and Final Review. May 14 Monday. noon. Final grades for all students due. All dates and times are subject to change.
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RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITES What you have the rights to and some rules you need to follow The following statement of students’ rights and responsibilities is intended to reflect the philosophical base upon which University Student Rules are built. This philosophy acknowledges the existence of both rights and responsibilities, which is inherent to an individual not only as a student at Texas A&M University but also as a citizen of this country.
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Students’ Rights
Article I A student shall have the right to participate in a free exchange of ideas, and there shall be no university rule or administrative rule that in any way abridges the rights of freedom of speech, expression, petition and peaceful assembly as set forth in the U.S. Constitution. Article II Each student shall have the right to participate in all areas and activities of the university, free from any form of discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Article III A student has the right to personal privacy except as otherwise provided by law, and this will be observed by students and university authorities alike. Article IV Each student shall be free from disciplinary action by university officials for violations of civil and criminal law off campus, except when such a violation is determined also to be a violation of the provision regarding off-campus conduct in the Student Conduct Code of the University Student Rules. Article V Each student subject to disciplinary action arising from violations of university student rules shall be assured a fundamentally fair process. At all student conduct hearings, an accused student shall be assumed not responsible until proven responsible, and, in initial student conduct hearings, the burden of proof shall rest with those bringing the charges. In all proceedings, the student shall be guaranteed a fundamentally fair process.
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Article I A student has the responsibility to respect the rights and property of others, including other students, the faculty and the administration.
Article II A student has the responsibility to be fully acquainted with the published University Student Rules and to comply with them and the laws of the land. Article III A student has the responsibility to recognize that student actions reflect upon the individuals involved and upon the entire university community. Article IV A student has the responsibility to recognize the university’s obligation to provide an environment for learning.
Rules of note Motor Vehicles All motor vehicles must display a valid university parking permit before they may be parked on university property, with the exception of those parked in visitor pay areas and 30-minute spaces, which do not require the display of any type of permit. Permits are obtained from Transportation Services. All motor vehicles on university property must be operated in accordance with the university rules and appropriate Texas motor vehicle laws. Illegal parking may result in the vehicle’s being ticketed or impounded in a secure lot. Vehicles with excessive violations may be towed and impounded even if they are parked in the legal space at the time of the tow. Students with delinquent citations may be blocked from registration, transcripts, etc. Citations not paid within 10 working days will be billed on the student’s fee statement. If the account is not cleared, the Fiscal Department will block for nonpayment. When, in the judgment of Transportation Services, a student’s failure to comply with appropriate parking rules becomes a breach of discipline, that office shall refer the student to the Department of Student Life. At such time, a student may have his or her permit revoked and be prohibited from parking on the campus for the remainder of the year. Additional rules entitled Motor Vehicle Rules are published and distributed by Transportation Services on an annual basis. Vehicle operators are required to comply with all published parking or traffic rules.
Bicycles All bicycles should be registered with Transportation Services. Bicycles can be marked with an identifying number by the University Police Department to ensure proper return if recovered after theft or confiscation due to illegal parking or abandonment. All bicycles on university property must be operated in accordance with university rules and appropriate Texas motor vehicle laws. After the close of the spring semester, all bicycles will be removed from the residence hall bicycle racks, except those racks specifically designated for storage during the break between semesters. Bicycles that appear to be abandoned in the racks or near other campus buildings or parking lots will be impounded by Transportation Services. In cases that result in the removal of the chain/ lock, the owner will absorb the cost of replacement.
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With the exception of service animals, fish for aquaria and the official university mascot, animals are not permitted in residence halls, university food service areas, university-owned apartments or other university buildings except where authorized. Such authorization must be obtained in writing from the particular building proctor. When a classroom situation is involved, the pet owner must also obtain additional authorization from the instructor of the class. For more information, go to student-rules.tamu.edu
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Rec Sports Have fun, stay fit Rec Sports
For almost 80 years, the Department of Rec Sports has provided the students of Texas A&M University with opportunities for fitness, recreation and employment. While the Department originally served the Corps of Cadets with intramural sports activities, as the nature and environment of the University changed, so
did Rec Sports. Now in it’s 80th year, the Department of Rec Sports offers six major programming areas: ★ Aquatics ★ Fitness and Classes ★ Golf Course ★ Intramurals ★ Sport Clubs ★ TAMU Outdoors
Access to the Rec costs you nothing each time you visit because the fee is automatically included in your fee statement. Just show your student I.D. and you have access to the large, fully equipped gym, natatorium, outdoor center, climbing wall, golf course, tennis courts, equipment and much more. Rec Sports is equally proud of the development opportunities made available to A&M’s students in the form of employment and leadership. Each year, Rec Sports employs more than 1,000 Aggies, putting in excess of $1.3 million dollars back into the pockets of students who must fund their educational experience.
Intramural Sports
Intramural Sports offered at the Rec are a really great way to get involved, stay active and meet some new people. They are not as serious as the college level teams and offer a chance to continue playing your favorite sport if you are not looking for such a big
commitment. A whole range of sports is offered but membership for team or individual events is through the Member Services Desk located in the main lobby of the Rec. Go to http:// recsports.tamu.edu/ programs/Intramurals/ Handbook.html for more information.
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Memorial Student Center MSC Renovation Update
Known as the heart of the campus, the Memorial Student Center was closed on August 14, 2009 for renovation to update the safety of the building and to meet the increasing demand for additional space needed by student organizations, and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2012. Upon completion, the MSC will offer more rooms and space to meet the needs of the increasing student population. The new design of the MSC includes lots of natural lighting and Texas limestone to maintain the original integrity of the
MSC so new and former students will feel at home.
History
After the World Wars, the alumni wanted to build a memorial to honor all the Aggies that had lost their lives during the World Wars. At the same time, the students wanted to build a student center. The alumni and the students put their ideas together and the MSC was built. It was dedicated on Muster Day (April 21) of 1951 to all Aggies that gave their lives in wars past or future. In front of the MSC there are 55 trees that surround O.R. Simpson Drill Field to honor the 55 Aggies that gave their lives in World War I. In addition, in the front
hallway there are seven picture frames of seven Aggies who served during World War II and received the Congressional Medal of Honor. As well as serving as a memorial, the students received their center. Before the renovation, the MSC housed three art galleries, three eating facilities, a frame shop, a bookstore, many meeting rooms, an eight-lane bowling ally, a pool hall, an arcade, a seventy-room hotel, and The Flagroom.
Renovation Texas A&M has grown considerably since the MSC first opened its doors, and in order to continue to serve the student population, the MSC will need to grow as well. The renovation project was started with the following goals in mind: • repairing the building’s aging infrastructure;
• making the MSC more efficient in its use of space and energy; • creating more student activity and study lounge space; • expanding conference and meeting facilities; • rejuvenating its dining and catering services; • making the MSC accessible to all Aggies through compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; • strengthening the MSC’s link to Aggie history and tradition and enhancing its symbolic representation as a memorial; • creating a more welcoming environment throughout the building; • ultimately establishing the MSC as a gateway to campus. A complete guide
to the MSC renovation can be found at http:// msclivingtradition.tamu. edu.
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Many new Aggies are surprised to find out College Station has its own airport. Easterwood Airport is owned and operated by Texas A&M University and serves both the school’s and community’s travel needs. Collegiate athletic teams routinely fly in and out of Easterwood airport, Life Flights and Military Medivac flights coordinate operations through the airport and Easterwood Airport served as the base for President George H. W. Bush’s 75th and 80th birthday skydiving trips. In 1938, the Board of Directors of the Texas A&M College authorized the development of an airport at the existing site. The University applied to the Civil Aeronautics Authority (CAA) for certification as a primary flight training school under provisions of the Civilian Pilot Training Program. In 1940, the airport was formally named for Navy Lt. Jesse L. Easterwood. Easterwood was a former student of the College who enlisted in the Naval Air Service in 1917. After being commissioned as Ensign, he was later promoted to Lieutenant in the Naval Air Service and was the second American to qualify as Naval Aviation Pilot. He served with the Royal Flying Corps in 1918 and had to his credit sixteen successful raids behind German lines. He served in three
foreign countries and was killed in an airplane accident in the Canal Zone May 19, 1919. He was awarded the Navy Cross posthumously “for distinguished and heroic service as an aviator.” The original facility in 1940 consisted of one hangar and a turf landing strip and taxiway which were eventually paved through funding provided by the CAA, the Works Projects Administration (WPA), and Texas A&M. In 1948 a large hangar was relocated to the airfield from a US Army flying field near Corsicana, Texas. The FAA established a Flight Service Station (FSS) at the Airport in 1951 and Pioneer Airlines began scheduled air service in that same year. Many changes have occurred over the years including moving the Flight Service Station to Montgomery County and Continental Connection and American Eagle now provide scheduled air service. The first control tower was erected at the Airport in 1952 and a commercial passenger terminal was constructed in 1957. Work began on an extension of Runway 16-34 to its present 7,001-foot length in 1984. At the same time the associated parallel taxiway to Runway 16-34 was also extended. In 1988, work began on improvements to the Airport access
road and initial construction of a new passenger terminal began. The new McKenzie Terminal became operational in 1990. Upon completion of the McKenzie Terminal, plans were made to convert the old passenger terminal into a general aviation terminal to meet the needs of these passengers and pilots, including
corporate operators that use the airport. The old passenger facility was remodeled to meet the needs of this segment of the aviation community and re-opened for service in 1994 as a modern general aviation facility, housing line service and support personnel as well as flight operations.
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Texas A&M’s Emergency Notification System Code Maroon is Texas A&M University’s emergency notification system that gives the University the ability to send emergency information advising of imminent danger through multiple channels including text messages, email, KAMU-FM radio, campus cable television, and emergency alert system radios located in buildings across campus. To receive text message alerts, you must be enrolled in Code Maroon. We strongly encourage you to sign up to receive text message alerts as recent tests of the Code Maroon system indicate that text messaging is a faster method of notification than email. As of September 1, 2009, text and email message alerts will only be available to Texas A&M students, faculty and staff. However, anyone
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Remember: Aggies help others, especially other Aggies. For more information visit: http://www.tamu.edu/ emergency
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Aggie Trivia
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• The Aggie Band performs the Four Way Cross during the last home game each year. The maneuver was first checked by a computer in the 1970’s and declared impossible because two people would be in the same place at the same time. As you know, the band has proven differently. • At Yell Practice and other similar events, the Junior Yell Leaders will pace back and forth. Although this just seems like all the other crazy traditions, there is a story behind it. It started with an old Yell Leader named Peanut Owens who had very large feet. At this time, Yell Practice was held at the YMCA building which has extremely narrow steps, so poor Peanut could not fit his feet on the steps. So, he began to walk back and forth in order to keep his balance, and then the other boys began to join in. • There have always been many questions about the War Hymn- Where did Hullabaloo come from? Which verse are we meant to sing? Well, the War Hymn was written by JV “Pinky” Wilson, class of 1920, while he was stationed in the trenches of France during WWI. The verse that we currently sing is the original song; however, Mr. Wilson went back in 1938 and wrote what he considered to be a more appropriate verse that can apply to all opponents. As for
the much disputed phrase “Hullabaloo Caneck Caneck,” Mr. Wilson borrowed this phrase from an Old Army yell written back in 1907. However, when Dr. Jack K Williams, the President of Texas A&M University, went before the Texas Legislature for some other issues, he was asked what “Hullabaloo Caneck Caneck” meant. He responded, “It is Chickasaw Indian for ‘Beat the Hell out of the University of Texas.’” • If you think the dorms are bad now, imagine being here back in Old Army days! Two times during our school’s history students were forced to sleep out in “tent city,” or rows of tents located where Simpson Drill Field stands today. In 1907 The Eagle said “there are seventy-two out of the 350 students living in tents over at A and M College. That’s grit as well as gumption!” Also, after WWI from 1920-1923, the college grew so quickly it couldn’t get the money to build dorms fast enough and at least 300 students were forced to live in tents. They responded by saying that it was actually much cooler than the barracks. • Everyone has heard the story about Bevo getting his name, but what really happened? Well according to the most popularly accepted story, t.u. had been looking for a mascot and finally found a steer with a burnt orange hide, so they decided to reveal it at half time of the 1916
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AMC vs. t.u. football game. At the time, it was simply referred to as the “Texas steer.” After announcing publicly that they were going to brand its side “21-7” (the final score of the 1916 game, which t.u. won), some Aggie pranksters snuck in and branded “13-0” on the steer’s side (the score of the 1915 game, which the Aggies won). t.u. then decided to name it Bevo after the title of a “near beer” or nonalcoholic beer that was popular in Austin at the time. The steer was not re-branded however because costs of feeding it were too great for the university to afford. Instead, t.u. officials decided to slaughter it and serve it at a university banquet in 1920. Texas AMC officials were then presented with the section of hide that had the 13-0 brand. Its current location is unknown. • Getting a date to A&M football games has always been a part of football weekends, but it actually used to be a much bigger deal than it is today. Until the mid 80’s, both Corps and nonreg dates would dress up for each home game and wear mums purchased from the horticulture department. In 1985, the horticulture department stopped selling mums, but Corps and Band dates continued to dress up for games. Although mums can no longer be seen at football games today, they were worn well into the nineties.
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Study Abroad Are you ready to go international?
By Sarah Tonner
The Facts. Study Abroad.
The work environment is more globalized than ever. A firm expects its employees to effectively interact with co-workers and clients from different cultural backgrounds. As a consequence, the more international experience you have, the more competitive you will be in the job market.
Your Future Career
An annual survey of graduating students conducted by Texas A&M Measurement and Research Services, found that graduating students who had an international experience have an edge on the number of job offers and have higher starting salaries than those who did not have an international experience.
It’s Never Too Early
Cost
Students should know their federal financial aid package can be increased to the budgeted costs of the study abroad program. The first step in this process is recognizing that costs differ when one studies abroad. Increased costs include travel expenses such as airfare and cultural excursions for personal enjoyment. After working with a Study Abroad Advisor to develop a budget, the student Financial Aid staff helps students adjust their aid packages to accommodate these costs.
The Experience.
Spain, France, Italy, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, China, England… where in the world
travel to Brazil and Uruguay. It is so important to try and take full advantage of your surroundings. Even if you do not go somewhere as cheap as South America, try and put aside some extra dollars for weekend trips and/or a trip to a neighboring country. Be sure to check out free stopovers with your flight. The other factor I wanted to mention is accom-modation. If possible, try to stay with a local family. It is an excellent way to become immersed in the local culture and the language. It may seem overwhelming at first but the advantages are huge, especially your new found language skills. I am so passionate about my trip abroad that I could keep writing forever. By sharing my experience I want to try and convey enthusiasm
rather than just facts. I believe enthusiasm is contagious so my hope is that you are excited about YOUR possibilities. I know you haven’t even taken your first class yet, but it is good to be informed from the very beginning. Go for it! Go International! To learn more about study abroad and the opportunities at Texas A&M visit http://studyabroad.tamu.edu.
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The Office of Institutional Studies and Planning conducted a study and found that students who studied abroad took, on average, 10.33 Texas A&M University semesters to graduate, compared with 10.08 who did not go abroad. Students are strongly encouraged to work with a study abroad advisor and their academic advisor to plan a study abroad experience.
would you choose to go if you had the opportunity? The options are endless. Will you travel independently or organize it through A&M? You can do either. Whether you are studying, working or volunteering you will have the time of your life. What better time is there than to take off for several months and enjoy yourself ? I chose to go to Buenos Aires, Argentina and it was the most exciting time of my life. I was there for almost a year, longer than most people go for, but it was the single best experience I have ever had. I organized my trip independently but made sure I could use my study hours as credit towards my degree. Many people have different reasons for traveling; perhaps you want to accompany a faculty member on a research trip in your area of interest or expertise; perhaps you want to enroll in over one of the eighty universities with which A&M has a reciprocal agreement; maybe you want to develop your language skills. I was passionate about learning Spanish, so I followed my dream and studied Spanish in the local university. I had four hours of classes per day with subjects ranging from colonial history to modern art and literature. I studied with an eclectic group of people from all over the world and then at 1pm the day was my own. I would go to a café, drink coffee and read, go shopping, or even go to the one of the many cultural centers scattered around Buenos Aires. I taught English to young business professionals which was a great experience and a quick and easy way to meet local people. The qualification I needed to do the job was to be a native English speaker! I cannot emphasize enough how great a time I had. The architecture, the culture, the language, oh everything, was overwhelmingly fantastic. I have a real affinity for this city and every chance I get, I return. I took some time at the end of my trip to
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Offering flexible options for all students schools and in state and federal prisons. The Bryan campus serves 11,000 of these students. Blinn also partners closely with Texas A&M and Sam Houston State University to ensure students can seamlessly move from junior college to senior institutions.
Quality and convenience Blinn offers flexible scheduling with a wide range of courses, evening classes, online offerings, and minimesters. In addition to core curriculum courses, Blinn College provides specific coursework in engineering, natural sciences, and other high need fields. Two five-week summer sessions are also available. Distance learning includes online classes taught in a virtual environment. Blended classes typically meet once a
week with the remainder of the coursework completed online. The most recent additions to Blinn’s flexible schedule are 12-day minimesters over the holiday break (December/ January) and in May. Classes meet for four hours each day and present an opportunity to accelerate the college career.
Within reach Blinn College’s website – www.blinn.edu –is an interactive site designed to answer questions from prospective students (and parents) as well as serving as the primary communications tool with current students. Blinn College is open enrollment. Students must submit high school and college transcripts, and test scores. Blinn accepts the THEA, ACCUPLACER,
is required for students who have not passed all sections of assessment testing. Texas A&M and Sam Houston State advisors are available on the Blinn-Bryan campus weekly to answer questions for students who plan to transfer.
COMPASS, and ASSET or exemptions due to high scores on the SAT, ACT, or TAKS. Requirements may differ for technical and workforce education. Advising is available and
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Blinn College has been a trusted name in Texas higher education for the last 126 years. Founded in 1883 by the Southern German Conference of the Methodist denomination, Blinn College was originally called Mission Institute. The Brenham school was renamed Blinn Memorial College in 1889, after Reverend Christian Blinn from New York, who had donated a large sum of money to the school. The school opened classes in the Bryan/College Station area in 1970. Demand for the classes was so high that a permanent campus was built. Blinn expanded to Schulenburg in 1997 and to Sealy in 2005. Total enrollment in 1883 was just six students. Today more than 15,000 students study at Blinn on the four main campuses, at high
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A Texas A&M University/Blinn College partnership Whether you are a student looking to transfer to Texas A&M, or an Aggie student looking to pick up extra credits, the strong partnership between Texas A&M and Blinn College has something for just about anyone. Texas A&M University and Blinn College began in 2001 offering a guaranteed transfer program that has become a national model for cooperative efforts between junior and senior institutions. The program targets freshmen on the Texas A&M wait list. TEAM students are required to take a minimum of 12 combined hours each long semester with 1-2 classes being taken at Texas A&M and the remainder at Blinn College. After two years and a total of 60 hours (15 at Texas A&M, 45 at Blinn), students who maintain a
minimum 3.0 GPR at both schools transition to A&M as fully admitted students. Some Texas A&M colleges may have additional program specific requirements. TEAM students reap the benefits of both campuses, including access to Texas A&M’s on-campus housing, library sources, recreation center, health center, food services, and student tickets to Aggie sporting and performing arts events. At Blinn, they experience lower tuition and smaller class sizes, which many students find advantageous in the transition from high school to a university. Approximately 15 percent of the 11,000 students enrolled at Blinn College’s Bryan campus are also enrolled at Texas A&M. More than 600 are TEAM students. The partnership was
a natural progression considering that Blinn College leads the state in the percentage of students who transfer to four-year institutions, and it transfers more students to Texas A&M than does any other community college. Blinn also boasts the highest percentage of students from among the state’s two-year colleges to go on to earn bachelor’s degrees. Blinn College students who meet specific course and grade requirements are automatically admitted to Texas A&M University under the Pilot Transfer Agreement effective in spring 2007. The agreement uses as its model previous articulation agreements between Blinn and Texas A&M including the Blinn TEAM program. The Pilot Transfer Agreement streamlines
application and admission for transfer students from Blinn going into Texas A&M’s colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Geosciences, and Science as well as programs at the Galveston branch campus. Under the agreement, a student must complete 24
credit hours at Blinn (not including college credits earned in high school) and have a minimum 3.0 GPA among the classes in a specified degree plan. Texas A&M will also, with the student’s permission, report back to Blinn any courses that may assist in the completion of the student’s associate degree.
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According to 2009 admissions data from Texas A&M University, the average incoming freshman attends college 163 miles from their parents. Living 3 hours away from home, and being on your own for the first time presents a new challenge to a college family. How do you help your student solve problems when you can’t be be here with them? The answer: Your new student will need to rely on local resources. But who can you trust? Who will you turn to for advice when they need a good mechanic? Or have a flat tire on the way home from a late-night study group? What if they have trouble with the law, have an accident, or need a sober person to drive them home from a party? For someone who lives in the Bryan/College Station area, these are easily solvable. Back in your home town, and for the
past 18 years, you have known these answers. But now, you are in a new town, and you need new information. There are restaurant guides and housing guides, but what if your student needs help when you can’t be there for them? Here is a list of local companies that can assist your student in a time of need:
Texas A&M University Police Department
979-845-2345 - Remember to dial 911 for police, fire, or medical emergency. Code Maroon - codemaroon.tamu. edu - Code Maroon is Texas A&M University’s emergency notification system that gives the University the ability to communicate health and safety emergency information quickly— by text message, email, KAMU-FM radio, campus cable television system,
and emergency broadcast system radios.
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(979) 694-3559 - Pop-A-Lock has grown to become the largest professional locksmithing franchise in the country.
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carpool.tamu.edu - 979-693-9905 - CARPOOL is a student-run non-profit organization serving the Bryan/College Station area with free rides home every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 pm to 3:00 am.
Better Business Bureau
bryan.bbb.org - (979) 260-2222 – The BBB provides a list of accredited businesses that are in good standing with the BBB, and alert the community to common scams to avoid. The BBB also provides dispute resolution between businesses and customers.
Campus Care
campus-care.com – 877.810.8909 - Campus Care is a crisis care service for students while they are away from home. With a local presence, they are able to respond immediately to student and parent requests 24x7. Campus Care was created by law enforcement who saw the need for parents to have a local advocate for their student.
As you consider different options in the B/CS community discuss with your student some options for handling common problems that will occur while they are away. Contact a few of our local providers and get to know them before you need their services. Knowing who to call when you need help, will help your student have a safer college experience.
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St. Mary’s Fall Kickoff Welcoming Cookout Saturday, September 3, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Sunday, September 4, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Wednesday Schedule Adult Bible Study & Prayer • 6:30 p.m. Bible Studies for Youth & Children • 6:30 p.m. College Ministry Bible Study • 8:00 p.m. (call 776-5731 for location) Mother’s Day Out Tuesdays and Thursdays MDO Phone# 776-0533
Indulging Your Spiritual Side After your first day on campus, you’ll be in a daze. Too many faces, too many places and too many instructions. After a week, you’ll miss home and the simplicity of life before college, at least until the first Aggie football game. Your academic life has many avenues to help nuture it along and keep your head from spinning, like tutors and study groups. In the midst of all the action, you may forget to take a step back and indulge your spiritual side. Many organizations around the Bryan/College Station area have programs to help nurture your spiritual life. These student programs come in various forms, and can be
found all about the area. There are Bible and church related programs such as bible study groups, worship services, retreats and choirs. There are also social/spiritual programs like a get acquainted conference, care groups for all students and special groups (freshmen, transfer students) and lunch and worship services. If you are wanting to find a religion that fits you or wish to join a church that reminds you of the one where you grew up, The Eagle has a complete listing of all churches online. The worship directory lists the pastors and gives information about each church across the Brazos Valley. For more
information visit http://www. theeagle.com/faithvalues/ churches/index.php Some programs service the students and community, such as English as a second language classes, and group and individual mission projects in the Brazos Valley, as well as around the world. Projects such as AIDS Patient Support Group, a group that visits the local youth detention center, groups that holds retreat for high school students and groups that help with national organizations, like Habitat for Humanity, are available. All of these programs, as well as some not mentioned, are open to any Aggie.
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Aggie Jargon
Terminology used by students of Texas A&M University
Aggie: A student or former student of Texas A&M University.
Bonfire: A past tradition that symbolizes A&M’s desire to beat t.u. in football.
Aggie Spirit: Undefinable,
Chicken: The famous
yet an awesome force that overtakes students, former students, and friends of Texas A&M University.
Aggieland: (1) Home of the
Fightin’ Texas Aggies; (2) Texas A&M’s yearbook.
The Association of Former Students: The alumni association - there is really no such thing as an ExAggie; there are only Former Students. You don’t even have to graduate to join the Association. Once an Aggie, always an Aggie!
Bad Bull: Anything that does not promote the Aggie Spirit.
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Batt: The Battalion, Texas
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restaurants, Dixie Chicken or the Chicken Oil Company. If they say, “Meet ya at the Chicken,” you better get more info!
Commons: The residence hall complex consisting of Krueger, Dunn, Aston, and Mosher halls and the dining and recreational areas the halls share. Corps Trip: Trip made by the
entire Corps to an out-of-town football game.
Dead Elephant: Any senior student during the spring semester. East Gate: The main entrance
to the University.
Elephant Walk: Held the week
before the last football game, seniors celebrate their place in A&M’s history by wandering around the campus like dying elephants.
ExCel: Freshman orientation
program designed for freshman students, held the weekend before classes begin in the fall.
F.O.W.: Freshman Orientation Week - held the week before classes begin to help Corps freshmen make the transition from a high school environment to the Corps of Cadets’ way of life. Final Review: The last Corps
review of the school year, held on graduation day. Graduating cadets turn the command of their outfits over to the officers for the following year.
First Yell: Typically held the weekend of the first home football game. Hosted by the
Yell Leaders, the weekend includes free food, games, live music, great BBQ, and a major performer.
Fish: A freshman. Fish Camp: Freshman
Howdy!: Traditional Aggie
greeting; a derivative of “hello.”
Howdy Camp: An orientation camp designed for students entering A&M in the Spring semester.
orientation camp held just before classes begin in the fall. Provides an overall introduction to Texas A&M.
Hullabaloo: (1) The first word
Fish Pond: Fountain across the street from the All Faith’s Chapel.
Humping It: Position taken by
Frog: Cadet who joins the Corps after he/she starts school.
in the Aggie War Hymn; (2) A dining area located in the basement of the MSC.
an Aggie when giving a yell. To do this, put your hands on your knees and bend forward at the waist.
Gig’em: A closed fist with the
Jollie Rollie: G. Rollie White Coliseum - a place where volleyball and special events are held.
Good Bull: Anything that promotes the Aggie Spirit.
Koldus Building: The John J. Koldus Building houses Admissions and Records/School Relations, Athletics, Career Center,
thumb up is a sign of approval and of winning almost everywhere.
Student Activities, Student Government, numerous student organizations, and several meeting rooms.
Mt. Aggie: The practice ski
slope that hosts ski classes and practice sessions before ski trips.
MSC: Memorial Student Center.
Mug Down: Kissing one’s date during yell practices and football games. Non-Reg: An undergraduate
student who is not a member of the Corps of Cadets.
Northgate: The north
entrance to campus, across the street from the Main Post Office on University Drive. Home to many restaurants and bars.
OCA: Off Campus Aggies, a
student organization working for the benefit of students who do not live on campus.
Ol’ Army: Like it “used to be” at A&M.
Quad: Where the Corps
residence halls are located.
R.A.: Abbreviation for resident advisor of a residence hall. RHA: Residence Hall Association - a recognized student organization working for all students living in the residence halls. Rest!: Be quiet! Rules & Regs: Texas A&M
University Student Rules, where you can find the definitive answer to most policies concerning student life, academic and administrative procedures.
(2) To ace a quiz or do a spectacular job on anything.
and organizations, Student Government and other opportunities. Drop by 125 Koldus to see how getting involved can help you develop to your full potential.
Whoop!: Aggie expression of approval.
Sbisa: Pronounced “sa-bee-sa”;
12th Man: Aggies not actively
claims to be the largest dining hall on any college campus.
engaged in an athletic event but who support the team.
Sco-Pro: Scholastic Probation.
2-percenters: Aggies who
Student Activities:
Central location for clubs
Zip: (1) Senior in the Corps,
identified by gold braid on his or her hat, Senior boots (2) Any Senior.
Tea-sip: Student at t.u. Trigon: Military Science Building.
- located in room 216 of the Memorial Student Center.
Wildcat: Another Aggie
orientation camp designed for students transferring to A&M.
R.V.s: Ross Volunteers members of the military honor company named for Lawrence Sullivan Ross, the oldest student organization in Texas.
SPO: Student Programs Office
Festival celebrating diversity at Texas A&M. expression of approval; each academic class has its own wildcat.
T-Camp: An extended
Yell Practice: Spirit session,
which is held regularly during football season. Friday before home games, it is held at midnight on Kyle Field.
Whoopstock: Aggie Unity
Sully: Statue of Lawrence Sullivan Ross, former Governor of Texas and former President of Texas A&M, located in front of the Academic Building.
Yell Leader: One who leads Yells and Yell Practice. Elected each spring by student body.
t.u.: Aggie term for the University of Texas.
choose not to participate in A&M Traditions.
Whipping Out: (1) The way Corps members greet one another, usually with a handshake and a “Howdy!”
Who will you meet this Year?
University Lutheran Chapel and Student Center Lutheran Student Fellowship All Nations Christian Center
WORSHIP
Sunday Worship Celebration 10:45am Weekly services are held during the Fall and Spring semesters.
BIBLE STUDIES
Sunday Morning Bible Class 9:30am Meets weekly during Fall and Spring semester.
Weekly Small Group Bible Studies TBA
SUPPERS
Sunday Night Supper 6:00pm Held weekly during the Fall and Spring semesters.
OTHER ACTIVITIES Service Projects & Mission Trips LSF Retreats & Social Activities International Student Ministry • English Classes
University Lutheran 315 College Main • C.S. • 979-846-6687 • Pastor: Rev. Paul Hoemann e-mail: ulctamu@verizon.net • website: www.lsf.tamu.edu
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Join us at
Christ United Methodist Church Sundays
Traditional Worship Services @ 8:15 & 11:00 a.m. the River Contemporary Worship Service @ 9:30 a.m.
Thursdays
Elevate - Dinner & Bible study @ 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays
Mission Saturday - Monthly mission projects in B/CS
CUMC College Ministries
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Aggie Yells Aggies
Military
Locomotive
Beat the Hell
Farmers Fight
Pass Back: Hands flat, with index fingers and thumbs touching to form an “A”
Pass Back: Saluting motion
Pass Back: Hand looks to be pulling a train whistle, reaching upward and twisting on downward motion
Pass Back: Left arm clapping bicep, Right arm pulling up, fist clenched
Pass Back: Closed fists rotating around each other in alternating directions
(slow)
BEAT THE HELL OUTTA (whoever we’re playing that week)!
A-G-G-I-E-S A-G-G-I-E-S AAAAAAAA FIGHT ‘EM, AGGIES!
SQUADS LEFT! SQUADS RIGHT! FARMERS, FARMERS, WE’RE ALL RIGHT! LOAD, READY, AIM, FIRE, BOOM! Seniors only: “RELOAD!” A&M, GIVE US ROOM!
Old Army Pass Back: Upward pointed finger moves in circular motion AAAA, RRRR, MMMM, YYYY (Drop voice) TTTT, AAAA, MMMM, CCCC (Drop voice)
RAH! RAH! RAH! RAH! T-A-M-C
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Pass Back: Closed fist with thumb pointed straight up
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FARMERS FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! FARMERS, FARMERS FIGHT!
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Horse Laugh Pass Back: Hands with fingers straight are held palms together, and then hands move back and forth in a pointing motion RIFFETY, RIFFETY, RIFF-RAFF! CHIFFITY, CHIFFITY, CHIFFCHAFF! RIFF-RAFF! CHIFF-CHAFF! LET’S GIVE ‘EM A HORSE LAUGH:
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Pass Back: Hands form a “T”, like a “time out” symbol T-E-A-M, T-E-A-M AAAAAAAA TEAM! TEAM! TEAM!
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