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death. Armed with deadly weapons, these villains must learn to work together to stop the inhuman entity plaguing the city. Meanwhile, the Joker (Jared Leto) has other plans for the Suicide Squad, and his girlfriend Harley Quinn in particular.

Summer Blockbuster: SUICIDE SQUAD (PG-13)

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POKÉMON GO Can you catch them all? The fans of the popular videogames are now able to relive their childhood with the new app Pokémon GO. It has taken us all by storm with over 7 million downloads all over the US since July 6.

Pokémon GO is a location based interactive game that allows you to “catch” Pokémon by walking around parks, down sidewalks, and even on campus at Texas A&M. The game allows players to catch, evolve, and hatch Pokémon while also using them to fight for your chosen team at gyms all over the city. Players of the game claim that it is fun, competitive, addictive, and a great way to get in your daily exercise. Parks such as Wolf Pen Creek Park, Veterans Park, and Central Park are all popular locations for Pokémon hunting in the Bryan/College Station area. While the maker, Niantic, is still working out glitches, the app continues to have immense popularity.

nless you have been vacationing on a deserted island for the past five months, chances are that you have heard of the big movie of the summer, Suicide Squad. Receiving mixed reviews since hitting theatres on August 5, the movie has attracted millions of comic fans and action lovers. The movie features an all-star cast including Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Cara Delevigne, and Viola Davis.

Viewing them as disposable, U.S. intelligence officer Amanda Waller (Davis), bands together the most dangerous super villains to take on a secret mission for the government. If they succeed on this mission, they receive time off of their lengthy prison times, and if not, certain

Based off of the Suicide Squad trailer, it is assumed that the Joker has a vital role in the plot of the movie, when in actuality that is not the case at all. His entire character in this film is centered around Harley Quinn, and he is just a part of her backstory at best. From transforming her into Harley Quinn to his plan to save her, the Joker in this film is nothing without Harley Quinn, which is disappointing.

The movie also leaves much to be answered.

First, it completely skips the story of Killer Croc and Captain Boomerang’s weaknesses. They make it a point to show Captain Boomerang’s pink unicorn multiple times, but it is never explained why that is important. They make it clear that Deadshot lives for his daughter and Harley Quinn lives for the Joker, but the viewers never learn what makes Killer Croc and Captain Boomerang tick. And this makes you wonder: what kept them from betraying the Suicide Squad?

Although the film is filled with great CGI and an even better cast, it did not measure up to the hype. It was entertaining, but not amazing.

NEW ALBUM RELEASE

by Devika Singh

Florida Georgia Line

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Album: Dig Your Roots Release Date: August 26, 2016

Florida Georgia Line released a new album on August 26. “Dig Your Roots” features 15 country songs, including three collaborations with Tim McGraw, Ziggy Marley, and, interestingly, the Backstreet Boys. Like “Cruise,” the band has chosen to continue synthesizing country with pop and reggae. In an interview with theboot. com, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley emphasize the significance of this album in their lives and the importance of staying “rooted” within their music. This summer’s number one hit on the Billboard Hot Country Songs list “H.O.L.Y.,” which was released on April 29, caught fans’ attention across the country early this summer, as it has been quite popular on the radio. This album is a great catch for country fans looking for pop and reggae fusion amidst FGL’s traditional music.

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ane Williams is heading back to BCS on September 4 to

By Hannah Hardwick perform at Lakeside Icehouse. Zane has been busy since we’ve seen him last, and he has a new single to show for it.

“Bringing County Back” is his first single off of his upcoming sixth studio album. We sat down with Zane to get a better feel of what to expect in his new album and what his inspirations were for it.

ZANE WILLIAMS @ LAKESIDE

by Annabeth Reeb

where: LAKESIDE ICEHOUSE

tickets: $10

when: SEPTEMBER 4TH, 8:00PM

info: ZANEWILLIAMSMUSIC.COM

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“The main thing I wanted to do was just make the country-est record I’ve ever made,” Williams said. “So I listened to a lot of early George Strait and I dug into the Merle Haggard catalogue.

Merle Haggard was a little bit before my time so I’m not as familiar with his music because I didn’t grow up then and my parents didn’t listen to country music so I kind of missed out on that stuff.”

On the feel of the album, he talked about wanting to get back to a more old-school country feel that highlighted the best parts of his parents’ generation of country with a little bit of a modern feel.

“The more I listen to it the more I like it. So I went back and listened to that year of country – that was kind of the inspiration for how we produced the album. Randy Rodgers and Wade Bowen’s “Hold My Beer and Watch This” album is kind of the same vibe – throwback country – and that’s what I wanted. I was already thinking that direction before they came out with that album so when I heard that album I thought ‘yeah man that’s the kind of album I want to make.’”

Zane didn’t pick up music until his college years around 19951999. “I moved to Nashville out of college in 1999. I worked day jobs for about a year and then started doing music for a living in the 2000’s as a solo act on the college coffee house circuit.

I’ve been making a living with music one way or another ever since,” he explained.

We also asked him if he had any artists in the industry who he looked up to, “Randy Rodgers is one of my favorites, I feel like he is just kind of the top notch in this scene – Mr. Consistent – he and his band obviously. I am a Cody Johnson fan and Aaron Watson is a buddy of mine – we actually went to school together at ACU. Aaron Watson, Cody Johnson, Cody Jinks – I really like his music – it’s been good to see all of these people. Sam Riggs has a really bright future and we’ve gotten to hang out some. It’s just fun being part of this scene – I like all the artists in this scene.”

We know we can expect some back-to-the-roots country sounds in his new album, and if the rest of the record is anything like the single he just released on iTunes and Spotify, it’s destined to be a hit. Along with the new single, Zane told us that fans can expect some new Koozies and T-shirts at the Lakeside Icehouse on the 4th.

by Abby Newton

THE NIGHTOWLS @ PALACE THEATER

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ead out to First Friday enjoy a mixture of southern soul and swing music as the Brazos Valley welcomes The Nightowls at The Palace Theater on September 2 free of charge! The Nightowls of Austin have taken off following the success of two full albums and two EPs. They have been touring all over the country this summer in support of their new EP “Royal Sessions” that dropped July 15, 2016 as an extension of their most recent album “Fame Sessions” released in 2015.

The video for the song “Right Around the Corner” was released, and just like their previous music, it will make you want to get up and dance. After starting out in Austin, the band now records under Royal Studios in Memphis, TN. The members of the band include Ryan Harkrider, Amos Traystman, Rob Alton, Ben Petree, Oscar Interiano, Michael Rey, Andrew McElmore, Javier Stuppard, Ellie Harkrider and Tara Williamson.

The band infuses Motown and funk with horns, drums, and classic guitar. As the world’s music stage seems to be full of solo indie bands or big name pop artists, The Nightowls are a refreshingly different sound of big band and big excitement.

The unique sound of The Nightowls, with influences from both James Brown and Michael Jackson, will keep you on your toes and most definitely on your feet. The bands’ summer tour has been a huge success and it has landed them the opportunity to appear on major talk shows such as Wake up San Diego, Good Morning America, and many more.

The energy of this band makes for a truly unique and can’t miss experience.

Coming from Austin, The Nightowls are a beloved band here in Bryan College Station. Make sure and catch them while they are in town before they head back to the rest of the tour! The doors for the show on September 2 will open at 7:30 pm with the Nightowls taking the stage at 8:00 pm.

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by Abby Newton

POLITICALLY INCORRECT OR SOCIALLY UNACCEPTABLE? T his summer, we have been able to watch one of the most unique political races in the history of the United States. Instead of the well-known norm of candidates debating on their political beliefs on TV, we have seen Twitter arguments and scandals. The path the race is on has caught more people’s attention, and the more modern political races become, more drama seems to follow.

In this political election cycle, the most memorable things have occurred on Twitter. From Donald Trump self-promoting to Hillary Clinton telling him to “delete your account,” the debates over social media seem to be getting progressively more unprofessional as we move forward through the race.

People seem to follow political drama on Twitter just as they would the Kardashians.

With all of this social media activity, let’s not forget about the scandals. In past years, a candidate that was involved in a drawn out political scandal would not have made it through the primaries.

America has gone from the shunning of a president with a questionable love life to supporting someone whose questionable acts are political, not personal.

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Perhaps the world we now live in, surrounded by reality TV and unrealistic expectations, has changed our views. Is America looking for a leader or entertainment? Candidates in today’s world are supported because they don’t sugarcoat the truth or because they put up a good fight on Twitter instead of their solid political views or their concern for America.

Our culture has pushed the race into the realm of social media, and as a result we have candidates who are supported based on how well they tweet. The election cycle is different and these events are the norm for firsttime voters ages 18-22. Social media trends could become normal for future political elections, and this election cycle could have lasting effects on the way Americans decide to vote.

Following the election is almost like walking back into the halls of your old high school. Whether we want to “Make America Great Again” or be “Stronger Together” seems to be the equivalent of Taylor Swift versus Kanye West.

It has been quite a ride, but amongst all of the drama, don’t forget what is important in this election. It is difficult to say what will happen, but one thing that is for sure, we will be seeing plenty more Twitter fights before November rolls around.

by Danielle Anthony

RIO 2016

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eld from August 5, 2016 to August 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Summer 2016 Olympic games will go down in history books. As the first Olympic games to be held in a South American city, it was clear from the beginning that Rio 2016 would be historic.

During these games Men’s Rugby returned to the Olympics after 92 years. The diving pool mysteriously turned green and Usain Bolt’s iconic shot of him grinning at the camera while running a race spread through Twitter like wildfire. The first Refugee team competed in the games, and while they did not take home any medals, the team, and the games themselves, made a statement, showing “solidarity with the world’s refugees.”

With every historic moment comes some scandal, such as Ryan Lochte’s infamous robbery claims and The Daily Beast’s controversial article about Grindr and the Olympic athletes.

World records were broken by Katie Ledecky, who competed in the women’s 400 and 800-meter free style. Simone Manuel became the first African-American woman to take gold in an individual swimming event. Throughout the games, she won two gold and two silver medals, while breaking both Olympic and American records. And finally, Simone Biles became the first U.S. gymnast to take home 5 gold medals at one Olympics. She also became the first U.S. woman to ever hold the World Championship and Olympic all around titles simultaneously.

Michael Phelps swam his last Olympic race in Rio 2016, retiring with 28 medals total and 23 of them being gold. He won 5 gold medals and one silver in Rio. The United States brought home the most medals with an inspiring 121, breaking down to 38 bronze, 37 silver, and 46 gold. Simone Manuel shows that although these wins are significant, the Olympic medals are something much larger than her or the other athletes when she says that her win is “for a whole bunch of people that came before me and have been an inspiration to me. It’s for all of the people after me, who believe they can’t do it. And I just want to be an inspiration to others, that you can do it.”

The Summer Olympics will return in 2020 in Tokyo.

THE LADIES BRING IT HOME Many women were the first in their country to medal in their sport. Sakshi Malik was the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in wrestling, while Kaori Icho, from Japan, was the first woman to win 4 straight gold medals in wrestling. Sara Ahmed was the first Arab woman to win an Olympic medal in weightlifting, and Oksana Chusovitina made history at 41, by being the oldest woman to compete in Olympic gymnastics.

The women of the United States made Rio 2016 the Olympic games to remember. Michelle Carter became the first American woman to win gold in shot put, while Ibtihaj Muhammad was the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic medal while wearing a hijab. Jenny Simpson took home the first Olympic medal in the women’s 1500meter race, and Emma Coburn won the U.S. their first medal in women’s 3000m steeplechase. Sara Robles won the first U.S. weightlifting medal in 16 years.

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mong the other events First Friday has to offer, the Grand Stafford will host a free concert series on September 2, with performances by Canvas People, Strange Fiction, Keeton Coffman, and Astrochimp.

FIRST FRIDAY @ GRAND STAFFORD THEATER

Described as a cross between Kings of Leon and Death Cab for Cutie, Canvas People is sure to delight any indie rock lover. Producing a “unique brand of new age music,” Canvas People blends elements of harmony-driven alternative rock, lucid, and indie space rock. With this new sound comes their alluring infusion of three-part harmonies and seductive indie rock vibes. The band is based out of the Austin and is guaranteed to excite all audiences.

Keeton Coffman’s music reflects his love for sonic storytellers, such as Bruce Springsteen and The Wallflowers. His sound is an echo of his love for Motown sonics: the vibes of small town Texas he grew up in and his “true Rock and Roll soul.” A seasoned songwriter and performer, Keeton Coffman is a must-see. Along with performing at Grand Stafford on September 2, his new full-length album, Killer Eyes, will be released that day as well.

Also originating in Austin is another act of the night, Strange Fiction.

An emerging indie rock band founded in late 2014, Strange Fiction has played in multiple venues in Austin, such as The Swan Dive and Lambert’s Downtown Barbecue. They attract audiences from across the city who are drawn to the mix of indie rock and pop Strange Fiction boasts of.

And finally, Astrochimp, a small indie rock band, will take the Grand Stafford stage on Friday, September 2, to close the performances of the night.

Grand Stafford’s lineup for the First Friday of September 2016 is an array of indie and alternative rock artists that are sure to please. Admission is free, and the show starts at 7pm.

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by Annabeth Reeb

Where: Rudder Plaza When: September 21st at 7:30 PM Why: Raising Awareness for Suicide Prevention

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uicide is the second leading cause of death in people aged 15 to 24, making it a huge issue in college students and young people. Even though Texas A&M was ranked one of the happiest universities in America by Huffington Post, depression still lingers in our community. Part of the issue with depression is that there is a huge stigma behind it: people are afraid to ask for help because of the negative connotations surrounding depression and suicide. That’s where Aggies for Living comes in.

A group of students partnered with Texas A&M Student Counseling Service to put on a suicide awareness night walk right here in College Station on September 21. The walk will be aimed at creating a community that is educated about depression and suicide and fuel an environment of understanding and compassion. One of A&M’s best features is its student body; the twelfth man can truly be found in every organization. This walk will allow organizations

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and students across campus to come together in one common goal: making sure no student feels alone.

The event will start at 7:30pm in the middle of Rudder Plaza on Texas A&M’s campus. Attendees will have access to several booths representing different groups around campus who are involved with student health. There will also be live music and several guest speakers to kick off the event. The walk to start at 8pm, when everyone will gather and walk to not only honor those they have lost, but also to raise awareness for the future. Attendees will have the option to write the name of someone they are walking in honor of on a special label to wear on their shirt.

Aggies for Living wishes to celebrate life and remember all of the wonderful things we have to live for.

BACK TO SCHOOL BREAKFAST HACKS

by Linley McCord

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e all have great intentions at the start of a new school year, ranging from an organized calendar to healthier eating. But by October or November, those high aspirations have started to give way to sleeping in and a granola bar on your way out the door. Here are two easy breakfasts you can make the night before that will last you a few days with little to no prep time during your mornings.

MUFFIN TIN MINI-PANCAKES Slightly smaller than your average muffin, these easy mini-pancakes are the perfect way to start your morning. Make a batch one night before you go to bed, stick them in the fridge, and microwave them in the morning when you need them.

What you’ll need: • Pancake mix (any kind will do) • Non-stick spray • A muffin tin • Toppings (chocolate chips, fruit, etc) HOW TO MAKE THEM: 1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray the muffin tin with non-stick spray 2. Mix your pancake batter together following the directions on the box 3. Fill each muffin tin hole about 3/4 of the way full 4. Drop whatever toppings on the surface 5. Cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown Found on “Blogging Mom of 4” blog.

STRAWBERRY BANANA SMOOTHIES With smoothies, you have artistic and taste-bud liberty to throw in any and everything.

Spinach, orange juice, and flax seed help add a little extra health kick to any smoothie, so feel free to add and take away ingredients to your smoothies. But if you’re just looking for a classic fruit smoothie, Gimme Some Oven has a great one.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • A blender • 2 cups of frozen strawberries (you can buy them pre-frozen at the grocery store) • 1 fresh banana, peels • 1 cup of milk (vanilla yogurt works too!)

• 1 cup of ice • Optional: tablespoon of honey for some extra sweetness HOW TO MAKE THEM: 1. Put all your ingredients in the blender and let it run until everything is combined 2. Pour in a glass and serve with a straw Double the recipe to make more batches to stick in your fridge, and these are really easy to throw in a to-go cup and head to class or work. Happy sipping!

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW:

CODY JOHNSON

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exas Country Superstar Cody Johnson released his newest album, “Gotta Be Me,” over the summer. Like each album before this one, “Gotta Be Me” in casting a shadow on its predecessors.

If you were one of the hundreds of BCS residents to make it out to Wolf Pen Creek this past weekend, you’re well-aware of what CoJo is bringing to the table. We sat down with Cody to discuss the album, his expectations, and his plans for the future.

MW: The last time we talked, the new album was still in production and you teased at the song list – calling it a bag

by Luke Murray of skittles – all different flavors, but still Cody Johnson. Having released the record, did you expect it to drop at this magnitude?

CJ: Hahaha! You know, I wouldn’t say that I expected it. I think if you expect it to do well, you come off a little bit cocky. In the back of my mind, I want it to do well, but at the end of the day I literally just got down on my knees and prayed – “However you want this thing to go lord, let it go that way.” Low and behold, it did what it did and it’s doing what it’s doing. I’m just trying to sit in the saddle on this deal, just trying to stay on board!

MW: Amen brother. Well, you’ve always had a knack for songwriting, and your ability to script a story into lyrics has proved time and time again that you’ve got a well-secured place in country music. We look back at songs like “Pray for Rain” and “Diamond in My Pocket,” tracks that fueled your career and maintain spots as staples of your live show, but now you’re releasing hits like “With You I Am” and “Kiss Goodbye;” has your songwriting process changed? Or are we seeing an evolution in your style that’s come with experience?

CJ: I really think it’s just the people you put around you. For instance, you mentioned “Kiss Goodbye,” that was a song that was brought to me by Dan Couch and Dale Oliver. They had already started writing it without. They had put together this whole demo of music with no lyrics. Dan had lived with that music for a little while and he had actually written that first little talking part to the song, based upon what he saw in his head when he heard that music. He had put together that whole ‘As I slide the key into the ignition of this old truck’ part, and he told me he could just see this kid driving down this white dirt road in his old Ford pickup – on his way to tell his girl that he can’t be with her anymore – and man he just saw it. When you’re in a room with a guy who has a vision like that, it’s just one of those things where you close your eyes and just see that vision – then you just go with it. The guys that I write with are so incredible, just like my producer Trent Willmon, those guys know how to bring things out of me – especially things that I maybe didn’t even know that I had. Without changing my style and who I am, they know how to draw those things out of me. It was a really cool experience on this record, because I tried really hard on the writing to make sure that I wasn’t just writing it just like I

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wanted to. Much like being an athlete, if you ever think that you have it totally figured out and ‘this is how I do it,’ that’s pretty much where your ceiling is. One of the things that I always admired about Michael Jordan was that he considered his teammates to be his coaches, claiming they would always teach him something that he didn’t know – and we’re talking about the best of the best. Ya know? I’ve never forgotten that. I try to make sure that, when I’m writing, I don’t put too much Cody in it. But I don’t want to lose it either MW: That’s something you can hang your hat on. Speaking of being true to yourself, you made it clear to us several years ago that – having done some work up there yourself - you don’t possess this misconception about Music City that supposedly comes with the Texas Music territory. But with the release of “Gotta Be Me,” there have been articles surfacing that claim you’re beating Nashville at its own game; do you even have time to notice what’s going on down Music Row? CJ: I do, but I try not to keep my head in the clouds man. I don’t want to get caught up in all that stuff. It’s something that Cory Morrow said to me a long time ago – “Don’t ever forget why Nashville is Nashville. The Opry is there for a reason.

Country music lives there. Don’t be bitter. And don’t ever treat Texas or Nashville like either one isn’t important.”

So, to continue on that, I don’t know that we’re beating anyone at their own game. I just think that we tried to include a lot of Nashville entities from the very beginning, just to see if that would work. We were trying to take my music to a different level and some people wanted me to change my style and my image, obviously that’s not going to happen so we simply thanked those people for their time. Some people weren’t sure whether they wanted to get on board until the very end, and by then it’s too late – so we just shake their hand and thank them for their time as well. I don’t know that I’m beating anyone at their own game, other than just being myself and doing what I’ve promised my fans, my family, and my team that I’m going to do. So I just continue to be myself and give this thing over to the good lord, just do my best every night and pretend like it’s just any other job.

MW: Once again, we’ll affirm that with an amen. Well, keeping things as consistent as you have, your career has been on this seemingly exponential climb since the very beginning – no plateau of recessions in sight – can you even fathom what your next move or milestone may be? Or is that simply something you’re taking one chord at a time?

CJ: I take everything one day at a time. Like you said earlier, I would’ve never expected this thing to do what it’s done so far. In the back of your mind you always want it to be successful and you want things to happen, but I’ve learned in my life that if you want something too much, even when it happens it may not be what you wanted if you set your expectations too high. I’d love to do a live record, I’d love to do an acoustic record, I’m already thinking about what I may want to do with the next studio record. I think everything moving forward will just be instinctual, like we’ll know exactly which doors to walk through when they open. All I can focus on right now is playing that record as best we can each night on stage, and that every article or radio spot that I do gives the best depiction of what we’re trying to say with this record. The next door will open when it’s time to open, and hopefully I’ll be lead into the right one.

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FALL SPORTS PREVIEW

s Aggies prepare for their first week of classes, they also get into gear for 12th Man athletics as football, women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball seasons begin this fall. This semester’s sports began on August 8 with soccer’s first game against Florida (#7), followed by volleyball’s first game on August 26 against Nevada. Football’s first game will be on Sept. 3 against UCLA (#24).

As part of Gig ‘Em Week, the women’s soccer team promoted several events leading up to the game against UCLA (#15) on Friday, August 26. American Campus Communities, who host Fish Camp, waived admission fees for freshmen with a sports pass to encourage attendance for games. Along with Friday, LSU and Georgia will be highlight games that will initiate the following SEC matches. The final SEC tournament will take place on October 31 at the Orange Beach Sportsplex in Alabama.

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Women’s volleyball began its season on August 26 against Nevada in Denton, TX. Before the SEC championship, which begins on Friday, Sept. 23, Texas A&M’s highlight games will be against Minnesota (#3), Texas (#2), and Wisconsin (#4).

A&M has also included an exhibition match against Shandong from China on September 5 at the A&M Consolidated High School gymnasium. Admission to this match is free.

Football initiates its season on Sept. 3 with a game against UCLA (#24), and tailgaters begin reserving tent spots outside Reed Arena this week. A&M’s conference games begin on Saturday, September 17 against Auburn, and the Aggies end the season at Kyle Field against LSU on Thanksgiving Day. As the 2016 season commences, the Sugar Bowl Committee adds Trevor Knight, Texas A&M graduate transfer, to the watch list for the Manning Award. This collegiate award is presented annually to one quarterback based on his bowl stats, among other criteria. Knight played three seasons for the Sooners and has since been placed on watch lists for multiple awards and, though the committee will add mid-season candidates, his name remains on the list as a nominee.

The 12th Man sports pass is $290 for the 2016-2017 school year and includes home games for football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and tennis. One guest ticket is available for purchase each time a student pulls for a game; a student can also use another student’s sports pass with a valid TAMU ID. The price of a guest ticket varies for each game and non-student tickets are available for purchase at ticket booths or online at on the 12th Man Foundation’s website.

Howdy kids 12 & under! Become a member of the official kids’ club of Texas A&M Athletics today.

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Across 1 ___ de gallo (salsa variety) 5 Home of the Bills and Chargers, for short 8 Extinguishes birthday candles 13 Federal org. that inspects workplaces 14 Day-___ colors 15 Canadian dollar coin nickname 16 Identical online message, but sent backwards?

18 Fragrant evergreen with starlike flowers 19 “Gangnam Style” performer 20 Did some tricks at a skate park?

22 Biter on the bayou 24 Get out of debt 25 Three-dimensional figures 27 Competes on eBay 29 “A Boy Named Sue” songwriter Silverstein 30 “F¸r ___” (Beethoven dedication) 32 Misfortune 35 Do some drastic wardrobe reduction?

39 She’s your sibling 40 Die-___ (people who won’t quit) 41 Chichen ___ (Mayan site) 42 ___ mojado (Spanish side of a “wet floor” sign) 43 Drop it already 45 Be in the driver’s seat 48 Hollow-centered muffin 51 With 57-Across, what was always covered with a sock until just now?

53 Org. with lots of clubs 56 Portugal’s part of it 57 See 51-Across 59 Firming, as muscles 60 Suffix for the extreme 61 Choral voice range 62 Benny Goodman’s genre 63 “Dude ... your fly” 64 Bust’s counterpart

Down 1 “___ and Circumstance” 2 Spy agency on “Archer” 3 LeBaron and Pacifica, for two 4 Rower’s blade 5 Concurs (with) 6 City with a contaminated drinking supply 7 Count in French?

8 Chef on cans 9 Actor Peter and TV producer Chuck, for two 10 Ready to drink 11 Pebbles Flintstone’s mom 12 Oozing 15 K-O combination?

17 Carried a balance 21 Trips for Uranus, e.g.

23 Narc’s weight 25 Mach 2 fliers, once 26 “Fancy meeting you here!”

28 Somewhat, in suffixes 30 “The Final Countdown” band 31 British version of Inc. 32 Olympic team game with a goalkeeper 33 Granular pasta 34 “Voice of Israel” author Abba 36 Sounding like a ceiling fan 37 ___ in “Oscar” 38 Buckle under pressure 42 Look through a window, maybe 43 “Kick-Ass” star Chloe Grace ___ 44 Kitchen unit 45 Fits of pique 46 Quarterback known for his active knee 47 “___ wouldn’t do that!”

49 “Masters ___” (Showtime drama since 2013) 50 Verse-writing 52 Reusable grocery purchase 54 Visit 55 Infinitesimal bit 58 Awesome 2016 Jonesin’ Crosswords (editor@jonesincrosswords.com)

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