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University finds stray cats homes Nationwide, universities look to Texas A&M for humane and efficient ways to decrease the number of feral cats on university campuses. A&M has reduced its feral cat numbers from an approximate 3,000 in 1998 to nearly 115. The College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences has made a number of the previous feral cats adoptable.
Scavenger hunt shows media impact Texas A&M University stretched its already immense presence in the social media realm by 10 percent over a period of three days with its firstof-its-kind Social Media Scavenger Hunt. The event, designed to increase campus social media activity, enhance business relationships and vivify student life, exceeded expectations. Staff and wire reports
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David Chapman Director of Cushing Library, David Chapman, retired Jan. 28 after 39 years of working at Texas A&M.
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“Stay up to date with campus stuff as well as national and world events. Be knowledgeable about the meetings you go to or events you attend,” said Jacob Robinson, a senior leadership studies major and serves as the Texas A&M student body president. In overseeing the decisions that affect 50,000 students, Robinson has developed ways to balance his responsibilities.
Be passionate “I am glad to give my time and it is not a burden to me. I find joy getting to serve the conference,” said Savannah Drazkowski, a senior communication major and vice chairwoman for Abbot Family Leadership Conference. Among the responsibilities of planning the conference, she truly loves what she does. “I have found an organization I care immensely about and my passion for Abbott drives my success as a student leader on campus.”
Leave work at work “There is only so much that you can do. A lot is out of your control so don’t worry about it. You are in college; if your friends want to hang out, hang out. You will not get that time back and the e-mails will be there tomorrow. It is one of my pet peeves when student leaders say they are ‘too busy’ to do something. Have fun and enjoy college and your position,” Robinson said.
Make a schedule “A schedule allows you to make time for things that are important to you — social life, working out and time with family,” said Collin Laden, a graduate student at the Bush school for nonprofit management and president of the MSC. He leads 1,200 members working toward the success of the MSC renovation. He makes it a point to set aside time for himself amid his responsibilities. “I make a schedule each week to help balance everything.”
Be on time “If you want people to take you seriously, be on time. Actually, be early,” Robinson said.
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“Over the past few years, I have gotten into the habit of waking up early and I have also realized I am most productive in the morning. This time gives me the opportunity to work on things and prepare for the day ahead, and also — drink coffee,” said Jill Green, a graduate accounting student and the chairwoman of the Muster Committee. Green leads her committee to enable one of A&M’s most honored traditions, and has found truth in the expression ‘the early bird catches the worm.’
“It is so crucial to remember that I am in a position of service, not of power, and I should therefore constantly be aware of what is in my chapter’s best interest,” said Kelsey Jones, a junior business major and president of her sorority, Chi Omega. She leads a chapter of 200 women and finds that her successful leadership is based on seeking the best interest of others. “I think the best kind of leadership is completely selfless and focused on showing God’s grace.”
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Katie White The Battalion The home is where the heart is — where families come together at the end of the day to share in each other’s lives and to find a safe haven. But for the almost 3,700 international students from 130 countries, the traditional U.S. home is a mystery. Adrea Dottavio said that is why International Student Services started a program in 2009 called Dinner in a U.S. Home, in which Americans from the University and the surrounding community welcome international students in their homes to allow for cultural exchange and an insight into the everyday lives of Americans. Dottavio, an international student adviser and orchestrator of the program, said Dinner in a U.S. Home began when International Student Services realized most international students were not getting the opportunity to see different facets of American culture because they were living in residence halls on campus. “The purpose is to provide a cultural exchange opportunity,” Dottavio said. Yiming Wang, a junior economics major, participated in the program with her boyfriend. “The whole family welcomed us warmly and we went fishing together,” Wang said. “We had some steak, some shrimp and pecan pie. I think those are American foods.” Wang said the host family showed the group of international students its farm.
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Students and University faculty and staff can sign up to be a host on the International Student Services website. “We drove the 45 miles to my O’Baby Ranch in Milano,” said Jeanie Marshall, an office associate for the Graduate Student Office and a host for the program in the fall. “I had one student from India and three from China. I don’t think they had ever been on such a rough gravel dirt road before. I explained to them living in the country is my choice, for the peace and serenity and wildlife is what I like.” Wang said she kept in contact with her host family and exchanged Christmas greetings. Her host said she would contact her when she had a dinner this semester. “Some host families go all out,” Dottavio said, referring to Wang’s host family. “A lot also like to do it over Christmas and Thanksgiving for a look at how Americans celebrate different
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The Battalion People find happiness in a variety of ways — through faith, friends and family. The pursuit of happiness for many, however, has been clouded with the need for wealth, success and power. Although promised to Americans in the Declaration of Independence, the pursuit of happiness is not as easily fulfilled as the rights to life and liberty might be. Andre Shapter, a filmmaker, writer and photographer, traveled from coast to coast in an attempt to discover true happiness and how to obtain it. He will be presenting the documentary about his journey, Happiness Is, at 8 tonight in Koldus 110. The documentary begins a week of events in honor of Social Justice Week. This year’s goal is to raise awareness about social issues within technology facing the world. As it continues to evolve and change, many more social justice issues are seen through the Internet and other mediums associated with technology. The Leadership and Service Center
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The Battalion Based on a unique and powerful book, The Color Purple has been developed into what has been described as “a musical drama.” The play centers itself around the life and events of a woman that “finds her voice unique in the world.” The story is one of inspiration and the trials of the soul. The live theater production is now touring the nation and is making a stop here at Texas A&M at 7:30 p.m. today and Wednesday in Rudder Theatre. “The story line is universal and somewhat spiritual. It is more than simple theater. It is to move our soul,” said Edward Smith, who plays the role of The Mister, protagonist Celie’s abusive husband. “Those of us who have dealt with tragedy and have walked through the proverbial valley of shadow and death can identify with it, can see the power of human perseverance.” The theater version of The Color Purple presents a variety of issues to the audience through the acting prowess of many acclaimed actors and actresses, such as Smith and Dayna Dantzler. The story spans four decades and three continents as stay-at-
home Celie discovers inner strength, while her sister Nettie discovers her ethnic identity as a missionary in Africa. “It’s probably the best role I have played. As an actor, I like that it’s such a challenge. My character is not the most well-loved — he’s the villain, but throughout the story he undergoes a change and experiences an epiphany,” Smith said. Kimberly Brown, a professor of English at A&M specializing in African studies, gave a lecture on the book The Color Purple and was able to share some of her thoughts about the correlation between the various interpretations of the story. “I saw the theater version of The Color Purple on Broadway in 2005. The theater version is more faithful to the original text and fills in the omissions that the film left out,” Brown said. She also said the musical production seeks to gain what other versions of the story have lost and allows the audience to receive a richer experience of The Color Purple. “I have high hopes for the [MSC] OPAS production. I’ve seen a lot of the shows since I’ve been here, and they are
always fantastic,” Brown said. “It’s very courageous of the MSC to bring The Color Purple here, given the adult content. I expect the same production value as Broadway, and OPAS has always brought quality performances to A&M. I think it stands in as our art community here in College Station.” Visceral emotions and powerful acting can be expected as the curtain comes up and audiences can experience The Color Purple in a new paradigm. “I want the audience to be moved through powerful acting and strong writing and directing. It is a musical drama and in no way a light meal for one to digest. The message and themes will stay with you three or four days later,” Smith said. Through its various versions and conceptions, The Color Purple has always dealt with issues of identity and race, and the OPAS production should be no different. “The book deals with overt racism and helps us see blackness as a monolithic concept. This is especially true for black female sexuality,” Brown said. Student tickets can be purchased for $21 at the MSC Box Office or online at http://opas.tamu.edu.
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Looking to bounce back Aggies face road trip after dropping four of last five Beau Holder The Battalion The world might feel as though it’s flipped upside down for the Aggie basketball team. Runs of seven straight and four of five wins to finish the conference season in 2009 and 2010 to make the NCAA Tournament earned the program a reputation as late bloomers, leaving fans and critics dumbfounded and curious about the Aggies’ ultimate ceiling when they blazed out to a 16-1 early-season record halfway through the current season. From that point, A&M seemingly lost its identity and along with it, four of five games to attain its perch at 17-5. In the newest rankings released Monday, the Aggies managed to hang in both polls at No. 22. “Last year [the 2009-2010 season] I don’t think we really had a rough patch,” Head Coach Mark Turgeon said. “This reminds me of our first two years. We had a stretch that just wasn’t a lot of fun. Hopefully we’ll respond like those other two teams did. We’ve got five of our last eight on the road. We’ve been an OK road team. We haven’t been great.” The Aggies have won two of
four true road games this season, tallying away victories against A&M-Corpus Christi and Oklahoma and losses at No. 3 Texas and Nebraska. More alarmingly, A&M has lost its last two in Reed Arena, a place in which it dropped only one game the past season. Turgeon noted that in the second half and overtime of the game against Baylor on Saturday, the team showed flashes of the defensive prowess and team effort that pushed it to its midseason peak. “We really stepped up on defense,” he said. “We looked like the A&M of the first semester and part of the second. We all know we missed free throws. We missed a lot of wide-open shots. I’ve just felt like crap since the game ended. Say they don’t get that offensive rebound for a basket or we hit one at the buzzer. It’s just a fine line and we need to get on the other side of that fine line.” Two road games lie on the slate during the current week, against Turgeon’s good friend Tad Boyle, the head coach at Colorado, and Texas Tech. Senior guard B.J. Holmes has been the only consistent performer for the Aggies during the team’s dry spell, put-
ting up six rebounds and four assists against Nebraska and scoring 19 versus both Texas and Baylor. Holmes’ career high of 24 points in a game came against Texas Tech on Jan. 28, 2009. He later scored 18 in Lubbock in a two-point win over the Red Raiders Feb. 13, 2010. “Just telling them [the younger players] we got to stick together,” Holmes said. “Things can go a lot further down or they can turn for the better, and we’ve got to stay together as a team to do it. Everyone talked after [the Baylor game] and picked their heads up and the sun rose the next morning.” The Aggies have dropped from a potential top-four NCAA Tournament seed to a team still needing insurance to make it in; Turgeon assessed the seriousness but appeared confident. “Each group’s unique,” Turgeon said. “We’ve got to have a lot of guys step up for us to finish strong here. I think our leadership’s been pretty good. It’s a hard team to lead, but I think we’re getting there. And we’re pretty humbled right now, which should make it easier for me to coach and easier for the leaders to lead.”
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BED AND BREAKFAST Bogart’s Casa Blanca B&B/Weekend Restaurant. Now booking rooms for all University events. Gated 4 acres, 12 elegant rooms with private bath and heated pool. Green Parrot Bar. Hearty Southern breakfast. (Hollywood in Texas). www.bogarts.org (936)825-1969.
COMPUTERS Superior Teks. $59.95 for software repair. $80.00 for hardware repair. Call 979-703-7963 or visit www.superiorteks.net
FARM/RANCH Horse stalls 1.5-miles west of A&M. Many Extras. $75/mo. 846-5950.
FOR RENT $1200 Available now, short-term leases ok. 3&4 bedrooms. W/D, pets ok, near TAMU. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $295 1-room in shared, furnished apartment. All bills paid. Short-term leases ok. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $375 Available now and prelease. 1/1, 2/1. Free Wi-Fi, on Northgate, on shuttle. Short-term leases ok. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. 2,3,4 and 5/bdrm. CS duplexes. Very nice, garage on shuttle, tile, fireplace, w/d, fenced, lawn service, pets o.k. Available August. Details and photos available online. http://arduplexes.com info@arduplexes.com 979-255-0424, 979-255-1585. 2-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 979-219-3217.
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2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq.ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. Bus route. $550/mo. +$300 deposit. Available on, or before January. 210-391-4106. 2bd/1ba Fourplex. Near shuttle. Some utilities included. $595/mo. $500 deposit. 979-777-6865. 2bd/2ba 4-plex. Spacious floorplan, W/D connections, close to campus. $550/mo. www.aggielandleasing.com 979-776-6079. 3/2 Houses, Townhouses &Apartments, 1250sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, walk-in pantry &closets, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing, excellent specials. 979-694-0320, office@luxormanagement.com 3bd/2ba Brick House on Trace Meadow, close to A&M, on bus route, 2-rooms available. $525/mo includes utilities. 903-567-0267 3bd/3ba duplexes. Great floorplans, fenced yards, W/D, tile floors, icemakers, alarm systems. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 4/2.5 Perfect Roommate Floor-Plan. 1mi from campus, w/d, large backyard, built 2006, available August 2011, $1600/mo. 210sterling@gmail.com
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learning projects. “We are really trying to push the idea of building relationships through service and volunteering with A&M and the greater community to faculty and students,” Parker said. The issue of cyber racism and notions of how the Internet is contributing to racism in various forms will be addressed in a lecture Wednesday. Jessie Daniels will speak about her recent publication on cyber racism while providing information concerning social intercessions about ethnic, religious and gender issues. “Cyber racism is promoting hate and anger through things like the Internet. Our society needs to stand up and say racism will not be tolerated,” Parker said.
There will be a Social Justice Exhibit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday in Rudder 308, followed by the “Using Social Media to Create Social Change” exhibit at 2 p.m. in Rudder 308 and finally, Green Dot training at 5 p.m. in Rudder 301. Green Dot training is a workshop for students to learn how to reduce personal violence and implement social change into their organizations and communities. “We really want to give students the opportunity to learn about the issues that are out there and help students learn tangible ways to implement social change into organizations,” said Sarah Worsham, a graduate assistant in the Leadership and Service Center. Worsham said the Leadership and Service Center aims to inform students of issues related to social justice and social awareness. They hope to give students the tools to work toward social change from within stu-
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◗ The Volunteer Opportunities Fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Rudder Exhibit Hall. ◗ Andre Shapter will present the documentary, Happiness Is, at 8 tonight in Koldus 110. ◗ Jessie Daniels will speak about cyber racism at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building Auditorium.
dent organizations. “I definitely think these are serious issues that need to be addressed. Hopefully by informing students about social justice, we can bring about change for ourselves and for the community,” said Lindsey Roberts, a senior psychology major.
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click the events tab. “This is a chance to really understand a different culture through the eyes of someone from that country without having to study abroad,” Dottavio said. “Those students who want to study abroad but either can’t because their degree program won’t allow it or it is not financially feasible, can still experience another culture.” Dottavio said the program is beneficial to new international students and those who have been in the country for more than a semester. “It gives them the chance to ask all their questions about U.S. culture or even just to practice their English,” Dottavio said. “One of our goals is to integrate international students into the Texas A&M community and the community of Bryan-College Station.” Marshall plans to participate in the program again. She said it is important for American families to be involved with international students. “People with big hearts and concern are needed to help these students while they spend their time over here,” Marshall said. “This has been so rewarding not just for myself, but for the students also. The students see our lifestyle versus theirs. That is where the respect for fellow human beings comes in. This is what life is all about.”
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Country Mobile Home. 3/2 near A&M, stalls available. $900/mo. 846-5950. Duplex near campus. 2bd/2ba. W/D. No backyard. 307 Spruce. $650/mo. Call 254-760-8242. Horse Lover’s Dream! 3bdrm, minutes from A&M, 5 acres, Fenced, $1395/mo, 4334 N.Grahm. 979-776-8984. Large 3bd/3ba Fox Run Condos. W/D, gated. $1600/mo. Utilities paid. Available now. 979-575-7343. Live in cozy ranch cottage on beautiful 100 acres 32 miles east of Austin, in McDade. 2bdrm., 1 ba, central air, heat, cable and washer-dryer. Horse pasture available. Must be non-smoker. Will reduce rent for light ranch work 7-10 hours/ week. email drwendee@yahoo.com or call 512-273-2331. Northgate, available now and prelease, new duplexes and fourplexes, 1/1, 2/2, and 3/2, call 979-255-5648. Oak Creek Condos, high-speed internet and basic cable. 2bdrm/1.5ba. $515/mo. Water, sewer, trash paid. Fireplace, icemaker, pool, hot-tub. 979-822-1616. Prelease for May or August, 2/1 fourplex. W/D connections, water paid. 609 Turner. $465/m. 979-693-1448. Prelease for May or August. Large 2/2 with fenced yard, W/D connections, large closets, great location. University Oaks. $775/m. 979-693-1448. Prelease for May or August: 2/1 duplex, fenced back yard, w/d conn. 3 locations to choose from $600.00, 693-1448. Preleasing for May! 4/2/2 Fenced totally remodeled, 1312 Timm, $1750/mo, biking distance to campus. 979-776-8984.
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HELP WANTED AGENT NEEDED! Individual needs to be energetic and customer oriented. Base +commission. Strong sales background, neat appearance, FT/PT. Reveille Ranch. 3645 Wellborn Road. Artist needs female digital photographer. $11/hr. 214-943-5851. Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296. photoguy@io.com Cheddar’s Casual Cafe and Fish Daddy’s on University Drive are now accepting applications for servers and hostesses. Come be a part of our friendly team! Apply in person. EOE. Chiropractors office, part-time, Apply 3733 E. 29th St., Bryan. Fax resume 979-691-0610. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. COLLEGE STUDENTS! Part Time work. $16 base-appt. Flexible, conditions apply, all ages 17+. Call now! 979-260-4555.
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ROOMMATES 1-Female wanted. 4bd/4.5ba. River Oaks Townhome on Holleman. $500/mo. 512-351-2057. 1-male roommate needed at Zone Apartments. 2bd/2ba fully furnished, W/D, bus route. $485/mo, +electricity. Will pay 1/2 February rent. 512-398-5787. Female roommate wanted, $450/mo. plus utilities, Woodbrook Condos. Call 281-795-4110. Female roommates needed. 4/3 house, big rooms and closets, private bath, W/D, internet/cable. $400/mo +utilities. 817-734-3303 Room for Rent in new 3bd/4ba house. Large kitchen, nice backyard, W/D. $350/mo. 281-636-3692.
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