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LONGEST YARD Students serve couple for 10th year maintenance as part of the 29th Big Event for Texas A&M University. The Balmains have lived in their LeRoy Balmain helped his wife home in Bryan since 1972. Their Maurita onto the patio and into her children, a son and daughter, both seat before he took his seat looking out on the pond, gardens and tree at have families in the Bryan-College Station area. the far end of the yard. “We’ve been using The Big “We just need a little help around Event for about 10 years now,” Lethe yard,” Maurita said. “We can’t Roy said. “We usually have them do it anymore.” work on the fish pond.” Saturday, the Arab Students AsThe Balmain’s yard fights the sociation will make its way out to swelter of Texas heat with dozens of the Balmains’ home to help them with some landscaping and backyard colors, a burgeoning tree providing
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ample amounts of shade, statue critters, a swinging bench nestled underneath the shade of the trees and of course, a fish pond complete with a small waterfall. “We spend time out here as much as the mosquitoes will allow us,” LeRoy said. The Balmains said they first learned of The Big Event from friends. Over the years, they have had several groups help them with
Get involved Big Event will be allowing students to register on March 26 in Lot 100c of Reed Arena during kick-off ceremonies. Email questions about registration to signups@ bigevent.tamu.edu
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The Battalion Students recognize Moammar Gadhafi as the Libyan leader of the regime responsible for killing many Libyan civilians. The opening phase of U.S. and coalition military action in Libya bruised Moammar Gadhafi’s ground forces and set the stage for extending a no-fly zone across the country, but American officials made clear
Monday their military goals stop short of targeting Gadhafi or directly assisting rebel forces. Students at Texas A&M have reactions and concerns for the impending issues in Libya. “I totally disagree with Gadhafi, and feel bad for the people that live there needing freedom because the only way they see to get it is through violence,” said Edwin Xiao, freshman chemistry major.
With recent changes in regards to the Libyan military regime and no-fly zones, many are left to wonder what will happen next while citizen’s lives are at stake. “There are Libyans here that this has affected and there may be a concern with the money spent on missiles and things like that,” ASSOCIATED PRESS said Nathaniel Lum, senior elecA Libyan rebel arrives to the frontline of the trical engineering major. outskirts of the city of Ajdabiya, south of See Libya on page 4 Benghazi, eastern Libya, Monday.
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Texas A&M University graduate and NASA astronaut Mike Fossum will return to space in May as part of the International Space Station Expeditions 28 and 29. Fossum, a 1980 Texas A&M mechanical engineering graduate, will serve as a flight engineer on Expedition 28 and as commander of Expedition 29. Serving under him will be Satoshi Furukawa of the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency and Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov. The trio is scheduled to launch to the station aboard the Russian Soyuz spacecraft lifting off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on May 30 and will return Nov 16. Fossum says the team will conduct numerous experiments while in space, plus replace a faulty pump module on the station that went out several months ago. Staff & wire reports
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The Battalion Every student has that one professor they will never forget. It might be the one who always showed up to class five minutes late and never stayed on topic very long, or the one with the weird sense of humor who answered questions with cryptic jokes. Or maybe, if you’re lucky, your most memorable professor was the one who made the extra effort to get to know his students and did whatever it took to make sure they succeeded. In the eyes of many Aggies, Howard Hesby, a professor of animal science, was such an educator. “Dr. Hesby was a tireless teacher and mentor to so many students in the animal science department,� said Chris Boleman, program director at the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. “He helped everyone and anyone that needed it.� After Hesby passed away in 2005, Boleman decided to pay tribute to the professor with a book of stories collected from those who knew and loved him. Proceeds from the book, titled Big Hands, Big Heart, go to the Howard Hesby Student Atrium Project, a renovation of the atrium of the Kleburg Animal Sciences Center. The goal of the Howard Hesby Student Atrium Project is to transform the building’s atrium into an area for students to congregate and study in. When the building was constructed in 1975, it featured a student lounge that remained popular until the area was repurposed for administrative office space in 2004. Hesby and others were working to find a new area to serve as a gathering space when he passed away in Houston. “Dr. Hesby cared very much about the students in the department,� said H. Russel Cross, professor and interim head of the Department of Animal Science. “We felt naming the atrium after him was an appropriate way to recognize him.� Cross is spearheading the atrium project, which is set for construction in May and for completion this fall. Boleman began collecting quotes for the book about a year ago, after a friend came to him with the idea for the project. After his first attempts at contacting former students via email failed to get the response he needed, Boleman turned to social networking as a way to reach out to more people. Boleman set up a Facebook page under the title “Howard Hesby - Tell your story,� which received a much larger reaction than he had expected. “I didn’t get much from the mass emails I sent out to tons of former students, so I made the Facebook page and invited a few friends to join the page and give me some quotes, and from there, things just exploded,� he said. “We got 400 fans in the first weekend. I received probably 30 stories in the first week, and things just took off from there.� The finished book contains about 150 stories from people who knew or admired Hesby, including samples from the 15,000 students he taught. The collected stories cover the
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Editors and staff members for Texas A&M’s 2010 Aggieland won 13 Gold Circle Awards in national yearbook competition. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced its top awards for collegiate publications at the 33rd annual College Media Convention on March 13. Alyssa Smith, class of 2010, Doug Klembara, senior university studies major, and Stephen Fogg, class of 2009, received first place awards for yearbook division page design, feature photo, sports page multi-page presentation, student life spread multi-page presentation, organization or Greeks spread multi-page presentation and academic spread multi-page presentation. Other awards include: second place for feature presentation, feature photo, academic spread multi-page presentation; third for opening and closing spread design, sports feature photo, and certificate of merit for title page design and sports feature photo. The 2011 Gold Circles recognized superior work by student journalists produced between Oct. 31, 2009, through Nov. 1, 2010. Staff reports
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Monday in Tripoli, Gadhafi’s compound was attacked by the U.S. and allies. Gadhafi has declared a cease-fire, but it is still unclear if he will hold to his word. “Gadhafi gave his speech in front of the compound that the U.S. bombed and kept there as a symbol of defiance against western power,” said Alister Hughes, a communication and sociology double major. Some Aggies have formed strong opinions to the Libya news. “We are better off getting rid of dictators to set up something more democratic,” Hughes said. The full dimensions of the Libya crisis are still coming into view, with questions remaining about how far the Obama administration is willing to go to stop Gadhafi, whether the international military coalition will hold together and whether dissent in his own ranks will soon doom Gadhafi. The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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No. 8 A&M goes 3-1 against No. 13 Cal St. Fullerton and No. 2 Oklahoma Austin Meek
The Battalion While the student body was enjoying spring break on beaches across the country, the No. 8 Texas A&M baseball team (15-5, 2-1) was busy moving up the charts and into the discussion for best team in collegiate baseball. Tuesday, the Aggies handled No. 13 Cal State Fullerton, and took that momentum into the opening weekend of Big 12 play against No. 2 Oklahoma, whom they beat in two out of three games. The fans were treated to a pitcher duel Tuesday as junior Ross Stripling and CSFU’s Jake Floethe kept all scores off the board until the Aggie bats awoke with a seventh inning rally that produced the game’s only runs. The Titans mounted a comeback in the top of the ninth after junior Joaquin Hinojosa allowed a walk and a single. Head Coach Rob Childress went with his gut and brought in junior pitcher John Stilson to finish the game. Stilson, who served as the Aggies’ closer last season but had only been utilized as a starter in 2011, took care of business and recorded his first save of the season, ensuring the Aggies 2-0 win. Big 12 play kicked off Friday with a
difficult matchup: in Norman against the No. 2 team in college baseball. The Aggies weren’t intimidated by the Sooners, a team that began the season by winning 16 games in a row and is statistically one of the best teams in the nation. In keeping with what has become an unsettling trend, Stilson pitched another gem but was unable to get any run support from his teammates as the Aggies eventually fell 1-0. Stilson lasted seven innings and struck out nine while giving up only one run, but OU starter Michael Rocha was just slightly better. Rocha notched a careerhigh 13 strikeouts and gave Aggie batters fits for 8.2 innings until Ryan Duke came in for the save. The Aggies mustered only three hits the entire game. Saturday’s matchup was a different story as the Aggies rode sophomore pitcher Michael Wacha’s strong performance to an 11-1 thumping of the home team. Wacha’s magnificent day on the mound, in which he tossed his first career complete game while striking out eight, brought his season ERA down to 0.75. Sunday’s match showed more resilience on the part of the Aggies, who secured the victory thanks to junior Jacob House’s late
game heroics. Making his second start in less than a week, Stripling built on his solid outing against Cal State Fullerton and posted seven strikeouts through six innings of work while allowing two runs. Stripling, now 4-1 on the season, kept the Aggies close, and Hinojosa came in for the ninth inning to earn the save. With the score knotted at 3-2 in the top of the seventh, Statum doubled to begin the frame. After sophomore Tyler Naquin walked, House took the plate and ripped a double deep into right field, bringing home the two baserunners and ensuring the Aggies’ 5-2 win. “This has been a great week for our team, starting against Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday,� Childress said. “Winning that game and coming on the road to play the No. 2 team in the country to begin conference was a challenge that our players embraced. We lose in a heart-breaker on Friday night, 1-0, striking out 13 times, for us to come out and answer the bell the last two days, I couldn’t be more proud of our team. We just keep finding out more File photo — THE BATTALION and more about our team as we play and I thought our offensive approach was out- Senior infielder Andrew Collazo and A&M takes on Stephen F. Austin at 6:35 p.m. today at Olsen Field. standing on Saturday and Sunday.�
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The Battalion Texas A&M’s second-seeded women’s basketball team will try to avoid the madness of March tonight and seal a trip to the Sweet 16 in Dallas Sunday. The Aggies must survive a second round matchup with seventh-seeded Rutgers at 8:40 p.m. at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, La. Coming into Tuesday’s game with the Scarlet Knights, Texas A&M (28-5) looks to have the clear advantage. The Aggies trounced Rutgers 79-50 at Madison Square Garden in December. A&M senior guard Maryann Baker
however, knows that the second meeting will be much harder than the first. “We know that when we played them first it was December and nobody was at their highest peak,� Baker said. “It was before conference and just by watching Rutgers yesterday and watching their game film we can clearly tell that the Big East has helped them greatly.� A&M Head Coach Gary Blair and 13 of 15 players on the Aggies’ roster have sour memories of how last season ended. After taking a 22-point lead and beating Gonzaga 80-76 last December, the same team eliminated the Aggies in the second round of the
NCAA Tournament. “We’ve already played [Rutgers] in one of our best games of the year,� Blair said. “We won by 29, but it can be a very similar situation to the situation to what we had with Gonzaga last year. Rutgers is a very improved team.� On the floor, the Aggies will need another strong performance from the Big 12’s leadingscorer Danielle Adams. “Danielle believes she’s open when she walks into the gym,� Blair said. “She’s got range and loves to hit that trailing three. I want her to play power basketball early and then go outside later. Sometimes it’s what the defense
doing that forces her outside.� Since making a run to the Elite 8 in 2008, A&M has been upset by lower seeded opponents in each of the last two seasons. After a strong showing in their 87-47 first round victory over McNeese State, Blair believes that his team is ready to put the past behind them and make a push for a Final Four appearance. “We just want to look forward to playing somebody with the emotion and preparation that we did [Sunday],� Blair said. “We want to get better with every game we play and hopefully we can last a little bit longer than we did last year.�
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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. 2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq.ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. Bus route. $550/mo. +$300 deposit. 210-391-4106. 2bd/2ba 4-plex. Spacious floorplan, W/D connections, close to campus. $550/mo. www.aggielandleasing.com 979-776-6079. 2bd/2ba apartment. Available 8/11. Approx. 900sqft. W/D included, $600/mo. Call 210-387-5030. 3/2 Duplexes. Prelease May and August. Very nice. 5mins to campus. W/D. Lawn care, security system. $925-950/mo. 979-691-0304, 979-571-6020. 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/1.5ba for lease. $850/mo., close to campus, newly remodeled, fenced backyard, W/D. 979-774-9181, 979-219-8098. 3bd/2ba condo, on shuttle route, on resturant row, $1350/mo, 281-208-0669 3bd/3ba duplexes. Great floorplans, fenced yards, W/D, tile floors, icemakers, alarm systems. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 4/2 Den +gameroom. Very close to A&M. 1210 Westover. $1800/mo., 979-492-1983 or 979-822-2775. 4/3, 3/3 &3/2 Houses, Townhouses, Duplexes &Fourplexes, 1250-1700sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing, excellent specials. 694-0320. office@luxormanagement.com 4/4 Bed/Bath condo prelease for August 25, $1600/month for 12 month lease, all bills paid. Leave message at 281-996-5179. www.collegestationrent.com/tx/c ollege-station/227678-universityplace-condos 4bd/2.5ba Spanish style duplex w/garage + off street parking. Security system. All appliances including w/d. $1500/mo. No pets. 979-297-3720 or 979-292-6168.
FOR RENT 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 4bd/2ba, one with Jacuzzi tub, pre-leasing for August, very large bedrooms and living areas, large backyard with two car garage, plenty of off street parking, 1601 woodland, Bryan $1700/mo call Karla 512-327-1859 or 512-796-0636 4bd/4ba condo for rent. $400 per person. Call Greg 713-548-6248. 4bd/4ba house, 3526 Wild Plum, refrigerator, W/D, huge backyard! $1,650/mo. 361-290-0430. 4bd/4ba Waterwood Townhome available June 1, $1760/mo, granite counter tops, new appliance package, a&m bus route. theccooks@gmail.com 4bdrm/2ba house. Available 8/2. 2-car garage, hot-tub. $1600/mo. Bike to campus. 979-229-7660. Pre-leasing for August! 4bdrm/3bth house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards, refrigerator, icemaker, lawn-care. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com 4bed/4bath Waterwood Townhomes, 1001 Krenek Tap Road across from Central Park. Gated community, bus route, appliances, W/D included. Available Fall 2011. Contact 281-793-0102 or Jimbo77@AggieNetwork.com Aug. 2011 Lease: GATEWAY VILLAS, 4br/4ba, lots of amenities, great location near restaurants and Starbucks. Brian-469-877-1184. Available May. 3bd/2ba. Fenced-backyard, 2-car-garage, $1400/mo. Tile living-room. 407-721-3300. Bike to campus. 2/1 duplex, w/d connection, fenced backyard, pets allowed. E-Walk shuttle. Available May. $625/mo. 979-218-2995. Brand New 4bdrm/4ba luxury cottage style home! With fenced yard, full front porch, 3 blocks from campus, on bus route, $525/person per month. Call 979-314-1333. Close To Campus! 4/2 &5/2 houses, preleasing for August, great floorplans, updated, no pets 731-8257, www.BrazosValleyRentals.com Country apartment. 2bd/1ba w/3 horse stalls. Close to A&M and Blinn. $625/mo. Sherry 979-324-4767. CS, 2/2, Fox Run on Luther Street, over looks pool, minutes from TAMU, $950/mo, 979-696-1787. Great Location! Large 4 and 5 bdrm houses, 3 bdrm duplexes, updated, great floorplans, no pets. 731-8257, www.BrazosValleyRentals.com Huge 3 or 4 bedroom/2ba. House! Walking distance to A&M, W/D, fenced yard, 3904 Oaklawn $1450 979-693-5885. New Condos! 4/4, W/D in unit, private bathrooms. Summer rent $240. From Fall-Spring, minimum 12mos. $325/mo and $295/mo. 979-574-0040, 281-639-8847. University Place at Southwest Parkway. New homes for rent! Close to campus! 4bd/4ba, 3bd/3ba. Call Today! 254-721-6179. Broker. New/Newer 1/1, 1/1.5 lofts, 2/2, 3/3. Available May and August. www.jesinvestments.com Broker/owner. 979-777-5477.
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Newly remodeled 4/2 house. Walking distance to campus, tile & wood floors, great location, nice big deck & yard. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com
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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.
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Pre-leasing for August! 4bdrm/2bth houses. Great Location. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, w/d, fenced yards, refridgerator, icemaker,lawncare. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com
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Pre-leasing for August. 3 bedroom houses. Updated, fenced, pets ok, on shuttle route. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Pre-leasing for May or August! 4/2/2 Fenced, totally remodeled, granite, 1312 Timm, $1895/mo, biking distance to campus. AggieLandRentals.com, 979-776-8984. 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.
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Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296. photoguy@io.com Bingo worker: great job opportunity. Above average pay with commissions &tips. Flexible hours. Hospitalization benefits available. Must have acceptable credit &clean background check. Apply in person at the Bingo Barn, 1018 S. TX Ave, Bryan, TX. Burger King is now hiring cashiers, food handlers, and shift managers, EOE. Call 979-574-1799 to apply. Cake Junkie (Bryan, Texas) is looking for a full-time experienced cake decorator. Send example cake pictures and resume to: jobs@cake-junkie.com
Remolded 3bd/1-3/4ba house! Bike to A&M, W/D, fenced yard, near Thomas Park 300 Gilchrist $1225 979-693-5885. Ridgewood Village efficiency with loft. Uniquely designed floor plan. No pets, $395/mo, $350 deposit. 1211-1213 Holik. 979-696-2998. Some short term leases available. $455/mo. Ridgewood Village, large very quiet tree-shaded 1bdrm/1bth studio, no pets. $445/mo, $350 deposit, 1201-1209 Holik. 979-696-2998. Some short term leases available $495/mo. River Oaks Luxury Condo, need one nice female for 3bdrm, $550/mo +utilities, 979-220-3663. Spacious duplex, 3/2, washer & dryer, great location, $895/mo, 979-693-0551. Walk to Kyle Field! 4bd/2ba House, pre-leasing for August 1st. 206 Fidelity. $1800/mo. 979-492-1983, 979-822-2775.
FOR SALE $5,000.00 reward for info leading to the arrest and conviction of persons breaking into a car at Brazos Inn in Bryan Texas on Feb. 13th and steeling rare antique pocket watches, gold coins, 2-1c diamond rings, small antiques and jewelry. Call Gerald at 321-848-6027 or call Bryan TX. police dept. 2005 Suzuki Bergman 650 scooter, 3600 miles, like new, $3700, 979-220-9588.
2/1 Houses, BIKE or WALK to TAMU. Hardwood floors, large yards. Pet friendly. $700/mo. Call 979-696-1444 Broker. Visit www.stalworthonline.com
BRYAN: 2/1-2/1.5 DUPLEXES, CLOSE TO BLINN & MINS FROM TAMU, FENCED YARDS, ALL APPL, CABLE & INTERNET PAID, WOOD FLOORING, CENTRAL A/H! $615-$695/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN: 3/3 NEWLY RENOVATED HOME, WOOD FLOORS, FENCED YARD, W/D CONN, PETS WELCOME, ALL NEW APPL, LESS THAN 3 MINS FROM TAMU! www.twincityproperties.com 979.775.2291
BRYAN: 2/1 DUPLEXES W/FENCED COMMON AREAS OR PRIVATE YARDS, CENTRAL A/H, W/D CONN, CENTRALLY LOCATED BETWEEN TAMU & DOWNTOWN BRYAN! $535-$555/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
HELP WANTED Callaway House is now accepting applications for Community Assistants. Apply online at http://www.americancampus.com/ our-company/employment or apply in person at: 301 George Bush Drive West. EOE. City of College Station, LIFEGUARDS NEEDED, $8.70/hr, apply online @ http://csjobs.cstx.gov or call 979-764-3540, EOE. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. F/T Maintenance Position, must have reliable truck and clean driving record with proof of insurance for maintenance calls, must have own hand tools, apply in person at 1507 South College Ave, Bryan 979-775-2291. Female vocalist’s wanted, Pasty Cline Linda Ronstadt harmony, professional opportunity, 979-779-1424. GREAT SUMMER JOB, FT Front Office/Receptionist Position till 8/31, apply in person at 1507 S College Ave, Bryan, 979-775-2291. Have you seen the cool handles on board the A&M Spirit Shuttles? HIGH FIVE ADVERTISING seeks students with flexible schedules for internship selling ad space on the handles to local businesses, please send your resume to Gregg Brogden at gregg@h5advertising.com
Household cleaning, ironing, organizing help needed. Min 6-8hrs/wk $10/hr between 8-5 weekdays. Heavy detailed cleaning-inside and out, year-round commitment necessary, begin work ASAP. Fax bio/work/reference info to 979-690-8075. Housekeeper for C.S. home. P/T, M-F, daytime only. $10/hr. Call 979-450-4363, laladypoet@yahoo.com HS Band Instructor/coordinator To supervise, teach marching/concert percussion section. Contact Zane Taylor, Bryan HS Band, for details. ztaylor@bryanisd.org Inside Customer Service Rep, seeking an individual that can work in a fast pace environment, must be computer literate, and have excellent communication skills, this position requires order entry, and working with customers daily, please apply @ Navasota Industrial Supply, 936-825-7368. Leasing agent, part-time, must be able to work Saturdays, 979-693-1906. Leasing Consultant needed, individual needs to be energetic, customer oriented, have a professional appearance and able to work rotating weekends, base pay plus commission, FT&PT available, apply in person at 3645 Wellborn Road, Reveille Ranch. Little Guys Movers now hiring FT/PT employees. Must be at least 21 w/valid D.L. Apply in person at 3209 Earl Rudder Freeway. Non-smoking, English speaking gardening assistant for new Arboretum wanted. Applicants must have stong communication and computer skills. Duties include: landscaping, transplanting, aquatic gardening and plant procurement. Email resume to stargatemanorarboretum@gmail. com Classifieds continued on page 7
BRYAN: UNIQUE 3/2 HOUSE IN BRYAN’S EASTSIDE HISTORICAL DISTRICT, CARPORT, WOOD FLOORS, GREAT FLOOR PLAN, PET FRIENDLY, W/D CONN, SPACIOUS ROOMS! 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN: 2/1 UPSTAIRS & DOWNSTAIRS 4-PLEXS, SOME HAVE FENCED YARDS, PATIOS OR BALCONY, PETS WELCOME, CABLE & INTERNET PAID, W/D CONN, ALL APPL! $555-$625/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
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BRYAN: 3/1.5 HOUSES OFF WOODVILLE, GREAT FLOOR PLANS, VAULTED CEILINGS, WALK-IN CLOSETS, ALL APPL, BIG BACK YARDS, PET FRIENDLY, W/D CONN! $795-$815/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
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COLLEGE STATION: 2 BR HOUSES W/CARPORTS, WALK-IN CLOSETS, FENCED YARDS, W/D CONN, ALL APPL, MINS FROM TAMU & BLINN! $815/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
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HELP WANTED Now hiring bike or car delivery. Burger Boy Northgate. 311 Church. Part-time summer help. Apply in person. Conlee-Garrett Moving and Storage. 600 South Bryan Ave, Bryan. Part-time warehouse help needed. Flexible hours. Business hours are M-F 7:30-5. Apply at Valley Supply 3320 S. College Ave. Bryan, TX. 979-779-7042. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In College Station. 100% Free To Join. Click On Surveys. Tutors wanted for all subjects currently taught at TAMU/ Blinn and Sam Houston State starting at $8.25/hour. Apply on-line @ www.99Tutors.com, 979-255-3655.
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ROOMMATES Need 3rd renter. 3/2 house. Bryan, near campus. $325/mo. +utilities. Call Jerome 979-324-5170. A must see! Roommates needed. 4bd/4bth $350/mo, washer/dryer, phone & internet, University Place on Southwest Parkway. 281-844-2090.
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The unique blend of musical talent and pure, unfiltered emotion struck a resonant chord with a whole generation and gave birth to a whole new movement: rock ‘n’ roll. This week’s playlist provides a brief tour of some of the talented musicians who helped develop the blues into the most influential genre of the 20th century. “Manish Boy” – Muddy Waters: Featuring a hollering crowd in the background, the classic and unmistakable blues progression and an aggressive backing line, this song highlights the essentials that made up the original sound of the blues. “Manish Boy” is also a good example of the blues moving from traditionally melancholy lyrics to more lighthearted topics. “Statesboro Blues” – The Allman Brothers Band: Taj Mahal’s debut album Taj’s Blues featured this hit. Blending a driving yet restrained rhythm with cutting lead guitar licks and scratchy vocals, this cover of “Statesboro Blues” by the Allman Brothers provides a glimpse into the development of rock ‘n’ roll from a bluesy sound. “Grinnin’ in Your Face” – Son House: I was first exposed to Son House in the 2008 documentary It Might Get Loud. Jack White described the song as one of the most influential tracks in his own musical development. It’s a true testament to what the blues is really all about: raw emotion. Stripped of all instruments, there is only singing and clapping, but the song feels much bigger than simply that due to
the amount of feeling that infused into it. “The Thrill is Gone” – B.B. King: An important aspect of the blues is its ability to span a wide range of sounds. B.B King’s “The Thrill is Gone” is a prime example of this. In an extended instrumental at the end of the song, the band, accented by keys, strings and well-placed guitar, maintains a more delicate sound, slow and mournful, but still captivating. “All Along the Watchtower” – Jimi Hendrix: One of the most iconic guitar players of the past century, Hendrix accelerated the fusion of rock and the blues through his use of distortion and experimental sounds interlaced with traditional blues structures. During his brief but brilliant life, the blues hit a new peak in terms of social acceptance and mainstream appeal. This classic cover of Bob Dylan’s song showcases many of the talents that distinguished Hendrix. As the ’70s came to a close, true blues had somewhat faded into the backdrop of contemporary music, but it has left a lasting and unmistakable mark on popular music. At its core, the blues isn’t about technical skill or song structure; it’s about raw, unfiltered emotion. The blues aren’t simply listened to, they’re felt. In every strained lyric and bending guitar note, the passion is there. Without this passion, we would never have the kind of diverse opportunities for music as we do today.
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the manual labor required to maintain their backyard. “The problem is every time we come out here, we see things that need to get done,� Maurita said. “So the time we spend out here is not a lot of leisure time.� The Arab Students Association will help the Balmains re-lay gravel in the back around the garden and fountain, along with other chores. Beyond that, the Balmains have made it tradition to spend time with the students who help them by sharing food and stories. “We spread our table on the lawn and mama fixes all that food that Aggies love, like pizza and a big salad,� LeRoy said. Maurita said she usually makes angel food cake for dessert. The Balmains said they enjoy talking to the students and building relationships. The last two groups to help them have kept in contact following the event. “We’ve all been really excited about it,� said Amal Al Ebrahim, a junior geophysics major and member of the Arab Students Association. Al Ebrahim participated in The Big Event last year and said she enjoyed helping out. The Arab Students Association, which was established last semester, devotes a lot of time to service projects, Al Ebrahim said. “All the students have this great energy to put toward something useful,� Al Ebrahim said. “It is one great thing we all agree gives back to the community.� The group that will head out to the Balmain’s on Saturday will consist of around 20 students. “We just have so much fun with the kids who come out and help,� Maurita said. “I just figure when the young kids want to help like that, they must be the cream of the crop.� LeRoy said he and his wife are grateful for The Big Event. He joked that maybe the students could help Maurita with the vegetable garden on Saturday as well. “I have it all ready for her to plant some juicy tomatoes,� LeRoy laughed. Maurita retorted that LeRoy always plans the garden, but expects her to do the actual planting. She said the help from The Big Event will be a wonderful birthday gift to both; Maurita turned 83 today and LeRoy turns 83 on Friday. “The students have just been tremendous young people,� LeRoy said. “They’re a beautiful bunch of kids.�
a different story and background to share. “Being a student who grew up in both Nigeria and England, I know the importance of culture and acceptance of diversity,� Omughelli.said The association will soon be able to give a central contact point for international events. “Through working together we hope to not only be able to accomplish our individual goals, but to be able to more effectively reach out to the rest of the student body and local communities,� Gibson said. The organization does the background work that connects almost 4,000 international students on campus. “What we do is not for ourselves, but we are the link between the people and campus,� said Jesus Sanchez, executive committee member. The mission of the organization is to help promote diversity at A&M. “There is so much diversity we can show to the Brazos Valley and the community to help kids from other countries adapt to U.S. life,� Sanchez said Getting to know other cultures and embracing diversity is one way Aggies take pride in the Aggie family. The organization centers on Aggie values. “Part of being friendly is being open to new ideas and diversity, which is on track with the university’s diversity plan,� Sanchez said. The organization takes much time and effort to participate and to involve themselves in community events. “We are always looking for ways to connect the community and get students involved,� Sanchez said. ISA is looking to expand and get more students involved and develop an understanding about what it is they do. “We work with large community events and represent the international community to the BCS Chamber of Commerce, MSC board of directors, IPECC and the Student Leadership Council,� Gibson said. The organization increases awareness by using after-school, mentor and college preparation programs. “Plans are in process to work through administrative bodies and local school officials to increase international awareness, understanding and education throughout the local community,� Gibson said.
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embraced us.� While 250 accepted their enrollment plan, the college cap is 170 students. To combat the discontented attitudes that might arise, the Health Science Center developed many alternative options for students. “The Health Science Center plans to offer scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $6,000 to students who defer their enrollment for one year by April 1,� said Dr. Sam Shomaker, dean of the College of Medicine. In addition to scholarships, students also have the opportunity to receive paid research internships in local research facilities. The Health Science Center also offers contact with other Texas medical school for students who decide to pursue a degree elsewhere. “In addition to making this transition easier, we want to create advantageous opportunities for students to attain credentials helpful to their resume,� Shomaker said. “We truly appreciate their support.�
GILBERT, Ariz. — Police say a bride was arrested at her own wedding reception near Phoenix after she kicked a police ofďŹ cer. Police spokesman Hugh White said Monday that ofďŹ cers had to restrain 28-year-old Angela Davito around 9:30 p.m. Saturday after she became disorderly at the suburban Gilbert home where her reception was held. OfďŹ cers responding to a call found a large brawl in the backyard of the home and told everyone to stop ďŹ ghting. But the commotion continued, and police ofďŹ cers pepper-sprayed the crowd. White says people then got angry and aggressive toward the ofďŹ cers and that Davito charged a partygoer. He says Davito then kicked an ofďŹ cer and was arrested on charges of assault and obstructing governmental operations. It’s unclear whether she has an attorney.
Missing Virginia teacher’s body located in Japan RICHMOND, Va. — The body of a 24-year-old English teacher from Virginia has been discovered in the wreckage of the Japan tsunami. Taylor Anderson could be the ďŹ rst known American victim in the Japan disaster as authorities continue the daunting task of ďŹ nding and identifying almost 13,000 people believed to be missing. Anderson’s family said in a statement that the U.S. Embassy in Japan called them Monday to tell them she was found in Ishinomaki, a city about 240 miles (390 kilometers) north of Tokyo. OfďŹ cials with U.S. Embassy in Japan and the State Department could not immediately conďŹ rm whether she is the ďŹ rst known U.S. victim in Japan. Her parents, Andy and Jean Anderson, said in a statement: “Please continue to pray for all who remain missing and for the people of Japan.â€? Associated Press
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