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fall 2012 Make A BIG Impact When It Counts Issue 210 // November 17, 2011
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Salsa at Village Café Find out why they were voted “Best Dancing in BCS”
THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS Brandon takes a look at the newly released blockbuster
*Welcome Guide MW is excited to introduce the newest edition to our paper. “Howdy.” This premiere welcome guide will be a special insert in each of the home football game issues this fall. While highlighting what Aggieland has to offer and welcoming new visitors to town, “Howdy” will be in the hands of new guests each week. Take advantage of this opportunity to reach thousands of new customers flocking to Bryan/College Station.
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Issue 203 // August 24, 2011
Issue 211 // January 19, 2012
JOSEF PIERRE
This House is Not a Home
Issue 204 // September 1, 2011
RUSTY TACO Check out the new taco joint in College Station
TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY Brandon takes a look at the newly released blockbuster
Zeigfest Exclusive: Josh Abbott Band
Randy Rogers is Headed Back to the Brazos Valley
What’s Playing? Top 20 Movie Reviews
Zeigfest Exclusive: Wade Bowen
What’s Playing? Top 20 Movie Reviews
Don’t Mess with Ringel: an offcourt look at a star athlete
What’s Playing? Top 20 Movie Reviews
Issue 205 // September 15, 2011
Issue 209 // November 10, 2011
Exclusive Interview with Pat Green
Bri Bagwell Talks Reality TV, Music Career, Upcoming Gig
Coach Vic Schaefer, the “Minister of Defense”
Maroon Weekly’s Fall 2011 Housing Guide
Bud Light Welcomes you to the 37th Annual Renaissance Festival
Exclusive Interview: Eli Young Band
Issue 212 // February 2, 2012
The Queen is Returning to Her Former Glory in Bryan
Merritt Mathias Knows How to Win it All
What’s Playing? Top 20 Movie Reviews
HOUSING GUIDE Get an inside look at some of the best places to live in BCS
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Cirque Du Soleil is making a stop in Aggieland
BOX OFFICE HITS Brandon looks at this weeks top 20 movies
BOX OFFICE HITS Brandon looks at this weeks top 20 movies
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Jon Caught up with Edmonson to talk about coming back to Aggieland
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