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this day in
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Feb. 12, 1999
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february 12, 2010
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The impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton in the U.S. Senate ended. With the whole world watching via television, senators stood up one by one during the final role call to vote “guilty” or “not guilty.” On Article 1, the charge of perjury, 55 senators, including 10 Republicans and all 45 Democrats voted not guilty. On Article 2, obstruction of justice, the Senate split evenly, 50 for and 50 against the president. With the necessary two-thirds majority not having been achieved, the president was thus acquitted on both charges and would serve out the remainder of his term of office lasting through Jan. 20, 2001.
Big 10 courts Texas David Harris The Battalion The University of Texas is in the preliminary stages of joining the Big Ten conference, reported the Lawrence-Journal World. In December 2009, the Big Ten announced plans to look at expanding its number of teams within the next 12 to 18 months. The conference has 11 teams. After months of speculation as to who would be added, the conference began preliminary talks with a school right down the road. An anonymous source associated with the Big Ten reiterated the perceived sentiments. “People will deny that, but it’s accurate,” the source told the Journal. If Texas does indeed leave, the Big 12 would lose the team bringing in the most television revenue. Mike DeCourcey of the Sporting News wrote in December of the possible marriage. “No one seems to recognize the genius of this suggestion, which may be evidence of its genius,”DeCourcey wrote. “Everyone else seems to be thinking small and boring, but as I suggested not long after the Big Ten Network was conceived, Texas is the one program that could dramatically expand the money-making power of the league’s cable operation.” An associate editor with The Daily Texan, UT’s student newspaper, said an athletics department spokesman said they do not comment on rumors.
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After an interim presidency and a multifaceted presidential search, R. Bowen Loftin takes his spot at the top.
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Preparing for confirmation 21-day waiting period to end today Robert Carpenter
Century Tree Some say amorous feelings beam from the arbor of the most famous tree on campus. What may Valentine’s Day have in store for those who dare walk underneath it?
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Single on V-Day? Editors David Harris and Megan Ryan engage in conversation about the pros and cons of being single or in a relationship on Valentine’s Day.
The Battalion The three-week lame duck period between R. Bowen Loftin’s presidential nomination and confirmation ends today. The Board of Regents will vote this afternoon in a phone conference to determine Loftin’s and the University’s future. Hunter Bollman, a senior accounting major and student representative on the Board of Regents,
“I see no reason to believe that Loftin will not be unanimously chosen to be installed as the next president of A&M.” - Hunter Bollman
See Loftin on page 6
Expert advice on relationship trouble Question What is the best way I can get a date for Valentine’s Day? – freshman mechanical engineering major Answer Ask somebody. Plenty of people are hoping just to be out and about this weekend and would love to be asked. But if you’re intimidated over the idea of asking somebody out, invite them to a V-day party or social
Vicky Flores The Battalion Yvonne K. Fulbright, relationship expert and columnist for foxnews. com, has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Maxim, Women’s Health and the Tyra Banks Show. Today, she answers Aggies’ relationship questions to get them prepared for Valentine’s Day.
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expressed confidence that Loftin would be confirmed without issue. “I see no reason to believe that Loftin will not be unanimously chosen to be installed as the next president of A&M,” Bollman said. “He is a proven leader with extensive experience, and has forged tremendous relationships not only with students, but with staff and faculty as well.”
The members of Chi Psi Beta fraternity are hosting Project 365 for one of their philanthropies, expanding education. Project 365 is a free dinner and date auction that sends 100 percent of the money raised to the H.O.P.E. (Here Opportunity Proves Endless) School of Kathlal, Gujarat in India. Funds raised during Project 365 are used to provide basic essentials for the school and reduce the tuition costs by providing students with scholarships and free tuition. “It definitely motivates us to work harder,” Jinesh Patel, Chi Psi Beta fraternity president, said. “To give to other kids means more.” Students in India pay for school from first grade through 12th grade and if they make it through, their college tuition is paid. “With the stagnant economy, many students were not able to pay their tuition in full,” Patel said. The event will begin with dinner, Friday, at 6:30 p.m. at Aldersgate Church. More information about cause can be directed to chipsibeta@ gmail.com Luz Moreno, staff writer
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event – or host one yourself. Question Why do you think people who live closer to each other have longer-lasting relationships than those that struggle with long distance ones? – sophomore marketing major Answer I haven’t seen any research analyzing the duration of LDs See Advice on page 4
TODAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE
to have your graduation portrait made for the 2010 Aggieland yearbook
See the photographers from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today in Training Room 027 of the Clayton W. Williams Jr. Alumni Center. Walk-ins welcome; no appointment necessary. There is no charge to get your senior or graduate student section photo in Texas A&M University’s 108th yearbook.
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