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Prepare for flare This week, there will be a new, natural gas line installed in service to the Central Utility Plant on Ireland Street by Atmos Energy. Planning has already happened to ensure safety and service to campus. The work is due to the progression of the Texas A&M Combined Heat and Power Project. There will be a startup of a new gas turbine, steam turbine and heat recovery steam generator in May. The natural gas form the old line will be burned as a flare at Texas Drive and University Drive Tuesday afternoon. The flare will be monitored to make sure everything happens safely. There will also be several switching operations at the Central Utility Plant and on campus to make modifications to the electrical distribution system on campus. There should not be any impact to campus, but there is always the possibility of interruption. Christine Perrenot, staff writer
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The men’s practice team for the women’s basketball team accepted recognition at Reed Arena when the women’s basketball team came back from winning the national championship.
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Practice team aids Aggie win behind the scenes Roster ◗ Will Allen ◗ Prince Woodrow ◗ Chris Hsiao ◗ Brandon Peck ◗ Cameron Blenden ◗ Carson York ◗ Samir Khoja ◗ Nathan Tonne ◗ Philip Mynarcik ◗ Matthew Igbinigie ◗ Scott Oswald
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The Battalion Aggies around the nation watched as the women’s basketball team fought for a national title. They received attention on the national stage, and are one of the Aggie’s greatest sources of pride this spring. Behind the scenes, the women’s team practices with a group of men every week. The guys on the team are picked through recommendations, and they work out with the women multiple times a week. “Players on the practice team usually get picked through recommendations. After trying out for the men’s basketball team, I received an email from the women’s basketball department stating that they were looking for more practice
players,” said Prince Woodrow, a senior computer engineering major. The practice team works around their schedule, and each player attends practice at least two times a week. The purpose of the practice team is to give the women’s team tough competition. Members of the practice team said practices were hard every day, so it was constantly a good workout. Practicing against a men’s practice team allows the women to play against a team that is more physical. “Most of the time, when men play basketball it is more physical, intense and at a faster pace, than when women play. It’s always helpful when you are going up against competition that’s going to make you work hard on a daily basis. That’s what the coaches want us to do as
practice players,” Woodrow said. At practice, the teams do a mix of scrimmages and drills that prepare the women’s team for big games. “We do some drills and we scrimmage sometimes also ... it’s a good mix of both,” said Will Allen, a freshman sports management major. Being able to play with the national champions isn’t the only upside to being a member of the practice team. “Even though the women players work hard in practice, they also have fun in the process. Plus a lot of the girls are characters. I don’t think a practice went by without me laughing. It was also fun just being able to play basketball. Both the girls and the coaches are very See Practice on page 2
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Club volleyball wins second straight title Alex Lotz
The Battalion Texas A&M has even more national champions walking among its crowds of students as the Texas A&M women’s volleyball club returns from Houston as national champions for the second year running. The men’s volleyball club faced adversity with a young team, fighting to regain the national championship once again from 2010. Unfortunately, the dreams were dashed the second day after a loss in the
silver bracket. “I am so proud of our club for finishing in the top five the past four years I have been a part of the program,” said Taylor Purswell, women’s volleyball club president and senior marketing major. “We have a very talented group of girls that work very hard.” The women’s team was confident going into the championship and finished with the first team placing fifth in the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association while the second team took home the gold.
“When we play you can tell how much we love each other, and that team chemistry helps us beat teams who maybe have more talent than ours,” said Tori McWilliams, second team right side hitter and junior kinesiology major. “The way we play together really shows the values that A&M stands for.” After beating Florida in 2010 and placing first in the championship, Florida avenged their loss by beating the men’s club in a tough match in the silver bracket during the second day of
the tournament. “This was heartbreaking for us, but we played extremely well for the second half of the tournament,” said Tyler Hoffman, men’s volleyball club president and junior petroleum engineering major. The women and men’s club practice twice a week. The men’s club team accepts athletes who are willing to learn the sport. The women’s volleyball club is more competitive and See Volleyball on page 2
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The official sophomore class event, will all walk to Olsen for the TCU baseball “Pull Out Day” will begin at 3:30 p.m. game,” Reynolds said. today at the zone at Kyle Field. Reynolds said there were auditions to “This is a day where 2013 comes todetermine who would sing the National gether and is the first day to pull out the up- Anthem at the baseball game and Kaitlyn perclassman privilege of ‘whooping’ which Hobaugh was chosen. is simple, but unique to Texas A&M,” said “There is free food, fun, games and opSam Reynolds, Pull Out Day director for portunity to spend time with fellow class2011 and junior recreation, park and tour- mates,” Reynolds said. ism sciences major. Reynolds said sophomores can come to Traditionally, this is a time when soph- pull out day and “whoop” from then on. omores will get together to “pull out” “This is a way to support the class gift,” whooping privileges given to juniors. Segers said. “The main reason for doing this event Reynolds said there is much he wants is to sell T-shirts that raise money for the to accomplish at Texas A&M, and this is class gift,” said Trent Segers, the 2013 class something students can do together. president and industrial distribution major. “We encourage shirt buying,” ReynReynolds said he encouraged sophoolds said. “If you wear your sophomore mores to come to the event and to get as pull out shirt you get into the game for much participation as possible. free.” Candy95 will be playing music there Students can plan on performances from until the first performance. The Twelfth the Aggie Percussion studio, Aggie WranMan bus will also be there giving students glers, Fade To Black and Grady Douglas. the opportunity to take pictures. Christine Perrenot, staff writer “Yell practice will be at 5:45 p.m. led by the new sophomore yell leaders and we
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The Battalion The MCAT — a five-hour official admissions tests for premedical students — might be getting a makeover. Preliminary recommendations to change both the format and content of the MCAT have been initiated by the Association of American Medical Colleges, AAMC. Changes include the elimination of the writing sample, the addition of a behavioral and social sciences principles section and added questions on the advanced sciences, such as biochemistry and molecular biology. “The stated goal of the AAMC committee is to retain all aspects of the MCAT that they understand are working and to change
others accordingly,” said Jeff Koetje, director of academics of pre-health programs at Kaplan. These changes sparked concern for those involved with the MCAT, such as test-preparation companies, colleges and especially students. Test preparation companies, as well as universities across the nation, might have to reformat the curriculum to better prepare students applying to medical school. Although these changes will not be directly seen until 2015, effects will be seen much sooner, Koetje said. The writing sample seems to generate the most concern. “What medical schools have See MCAT on page 2
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even includes athletes from other top-tier schools who have transferred and are now playing in the club. “Something I’ve noticed about our club is that we have so many outstanding players that both our teams can compete at the same level, whereas most clubs have two unequal teams at different levels of competition,” said Nina Ojeda, outside hitter and junior wildlife management major. The women’s club surpassed all other teams in the nation, with five players from first and second team winning distinguished outstanding player awards at nationals. The players recognized from the women’s second team are: Ojeda for being MVP; Tori Schwarzlose received all tournament setter and Andrea (“The Wall”) Frazier, receiving honorable mention as a middle blocker. Danielle Espejo, freshman biomedical science major, was named second team alltournament. “Maggie Bates was named to Honorable Mention,” Purswell said. “She is one of our most consistent players, contributing with kills, digs, blocks and assists when needed. She is just a junior and also a team captain.” Win or lose, these men and women play with the heart of champions and for the love of the game. “We love to have fun, and that is the most important thing,” Hoffman said. “We keep it pretty serious during practice and during games, but there is always time to have fun. It’s all about maintaining a high energy so that we play better.”
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down-to-earth and are fun to be around. They tell the practice players thanks for coming after every practice. They are very appreciative of the practice players volunteering their time,” Woodrow said. For the rest of the semester, the women’s team will be taking it easy. However, next semester the team will be returning to practices against the men. “We don’t have practices right now because the girls are getting [some time] off, which is much deserved, but
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provides an opportunity for medical school applicants to express their opinions about Continued from page 1 an idea and is the only outlet for creativity. found is writing samples fail “The rest of the exam is to provide valuable informasimply clicking the correct tion. It’s not found to be paranswer,” she said. “I think if ticularly useful nor helpful in the admissions committee was predicting academic success,” able to see the essays writKoetje said. ten rather than just a score, Student opinion regarding it could be useful, but when these changes is varied. taking that five-hour exam, I “The writing sample curknow I’d be happier without rently is more of a suppleit.” ment for medical school… I Tommy Lau, a sophomore think the writing sample can psychology major, has yet to be pertinent towards admistake the MCAT, but his prepsions because it’s important aration has already begun. to be aware of current events, “Even though the writwhether they be health-related ing section is removed, the or not,” said Shama Dhanani, MCAT is still going to be a junior biochemistry and gemore science-based, so it netics major and pre-medical won’t affect the overall qualstudent. ity of the test,” Lau said. She said the writing sample Also generating debate is
Will Todd, senior management information systems major, improves his fitness Monday afternoon at the Student Recreation Center.
after their rest they will do individual workouts for the remainder of this semester and pick back up regular practices next semester,” Allen said. The men’s practice team is an example of the Aggie Spirit and the power of the Twelfth Man. Skilled basketball players volunteer their time to stay behind the scenes and help their fellow students win games; proving that the support of the Aggie family is crucial to winning national titles. “They’re going to be just as good as they were this year. Those four seniors were really good, but they still have a strong crew,” said Carson York, a practice team member and sophomore finance major.
the addition of the behavioral and social sciences principles section. Some students said that it is important for premed students to have an understanding of mental health because a physician treats the whole person, not just his or her current sickness. “It’s crucial to have a firm understanding of these conditions, so that the proper care can be administered,” Dhanani said. Despite the importance and pertinence of mental health, the burden of having to prepare for yet another section leaves some students questioning the utility of a change in test material. “As far as adding an additional psychology section, it seems rather futile,” Dhanani said. Lau has a different opinion.
“I feel that it is important for a doctor to know ‘hard’ science, but … equally important that they know how to use ‘soft’ science,” he said. Some still consider the MCAT a valid method of assessing who is best qualified for medical school admission. “For the most part, I feel like it is a good indicator for acceptance into medical school… The MCAT establishes a form of middle ground where applicants can be compared,” Dhanani said. Lau however, isn’t so sure. “I don’t believe the MCAT is a good indicator. Sure, science is very important to the field of medicine, but there [is] so much more. It takes heart, beliefs and experience to be a good doctor, not just science itself, ” he said.
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Tussle with the Toads No. 9 TCU vs. No. 5 Texas A&M 6:35 p.m. today, Olsen Field Courtesy photo
All students receive free admission as a part of Twelfth Man Day to today’s midweek battle between A&M and TCU set to take place at 6:35 p.m. at Olsen Field.
Aggies to have Twelfth Man Day for baseball When Texas A&M began the 2009 baseball season ranked the pre-season No. 1 team in the nation, 3,313 Aggies responded by giving the team the highest student turnout in a single game in Olsen Field history. 2011’s pre-season No. 1 — the TCU Horned Frogs — invades Olsen at 6:30 p.m. today, and A&M is setting its sights on gigging the record once again. All students will be admitted free with a valid ID when No. 5 A&M (26-10) stands against No. 11 TCU in one of the more important non-conference games Olsen has had in the near past. The Aggies, having been ranked in the top-10 in at least one major poll during each week of the season, continue to make a push for one of the eight coveted “national seeds� which have a Super Regional — the NCAA Tournament round just before the eight-team College World Series begins. Super Regional hosts essentially play home games all the way to the CWS, which A&M last played its way to in 1999. “We do it for the fans,� said All-American right-hander John Stilson. “Hearing the student section keeps us going.� Beau Holder, staff writer
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The Battalion The No. 5 Texas A&M baseball team will face perhaps its toughest test of the season today. The Aggies (26-10, 114) welcome in the No. 9 TCU Horned Frogs, the highest ranked competition to visit Olsen Field midway through this 2011 campaign. “It’s going to be a big challenge,� said Head Coach Rob Childress. “[Head Coach] Jim [Sclossnagle] does a great job and those guys are playing well.� TCU’s roster is one of the most talented and deep in the country, a fact bolstered by their top-10 national ranking. Pitcher Matt Purke, out of Klein High School, was drafted No. 14 overall in 2009 by the Texas Rangers after his senior year, but once contract negotiations fell through he decided to attend TCU. Recent 2011 mock drafts project Purke being selected
No. 11 by the Houston Astros. Monday, left fielder Jason Coats was named MWC Co-Player of the Week after batting .562 (916), pushing his hitting streak to 16 games and his RBI streak to six games. The honor is Coats’ second of his career and the sixth such award given to a Horned Frog this season. Third baseman Jantzen Witte (.374), who bats in the leadoff position, is in the midst of a hitting streak of his own, spanning 13 games. The match-up against the Aggies will mark the end of a five-game away streak for the Frogs; they are currently 3-1 on the road trip and coming off a sweep of San Diego State. “Hopefully they’ll have a little jetlag coming in Tuesday,� Childress said. While the game carries no conference implications — TCU is a member of the Mountain West while the Aggies play in the Big 12 — the winner will garner national attention and
increase their odds of having a super regional. RPI is used to rank teams based not only upon wins and losses but also strength of schedule, which is why the matchup will be so closely monitored by national media. “It’s going to be a great RPI game for both teams,� Childress said. The Aggies hope to use the knowledge of the terrain to their advantage. Winning at Olsen Field hasn’t come easily for the Frogs, having lost their last two games in College Station, but they did win the teams’ most recent matchup, a 6-1 victory over A&M at Lupton Field last season. “They play in a tough park to hit, you know,� Childress said. “The wind’s definitely going to be blowing a different direction here than it does in Fort Worth. It’s going to be a great challenge.� Sophomore southpaw Brandon Parrent will pitch for the
Wacha invited to team USA Monday, it was announced that sophomore pitcher Michael Wacha has been invited to play with the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team for the upcoming summer. Wacha will become the 13th Aggie to represent the US, and the ďŹ rst since Daylon Holt in 1999. “We’re very proud of Michael and all the hard work he’s put in to get in a position to be recognized by Team USA,â€? said Head Coach Rob Childress. Aggies. In his most recent start, against No. 22 Rice, Parrent lasted a career-high six innings and allowed only one earned run. The Flower Mound native will duel TCU’s Andrew Mitchell, who boasts a 2-0 record and a 1.24 ERA in 36.1 innings of work this season.
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FOR RENT $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. $470/mo All-bills-paid 1bd/1ba summer sublease. Available May 20th-August 20th. 1.5 mile bike ride to campus, bus route 15 (can take you to Northgate), just north of Reveille Ranch on Wellborn. Clean room. Call Phil: (636)-219-2443. $495/mo. +1/4 utilities. River Oaks townhome. 2-Rooms available for female students. Furnished, gated, reserved parking, great location. 830-456-1661 or email a_mazur08@hotmail.com3 $900/mo. 3/2 Updated Duplex, pets-ok, Reduced Summer Rate, long term available. Carmen 713-703-1554. 1 bedroom apartment for rent at Presidio apartments. Close to campus, many amenities, low move in cost, potential to renew, $731/mo. 979-743-0182.
$1500/mo. 4bd/2.5ba Spanish style duplex w/garage + off street parking. Security system. All appliances including w/d. No pets. 979-297-3720 or 979-292-6168.
1bd/1ba Spacious floorplan w/cathedral ceilings. Brand new luxury apartment condos. Fullsize stainless steel appliances, balconies, W/D, designer ammenitites, granite/wood/tile, bus stop. Only 36units on Holleman at Wolf Pen. www.broadstoneranchatwolfpen.com 979-776-6079.
$1500/mo. renovated, 4bd/2ba, 1mi. from campus. Available August 1st. Fridge/W/D 979-219-0445.
1bd/1ba Summer Sublease. Rent: $350/mo +water/electric. Furnished, W/D, cable/internet. No pets. Contact 713-824-7475.
$295 1-room in shared, furnished apartment. All bills paid. 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.
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FOR RENT 2-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 979-219-3217. 2-story 3bd/1.5ba. 1mi. to campus. $800/mo. for two., $900/mo. for three. 979-777-2849.
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
COLLEGE STATION: MANY 3 & 4 BR HOMES TO CHOOSE FROM, SOME W/ GARAGE OR CARPORT, WOLF PEN AREA, NEAR TAMU SHUTTLE, PET FRIENDLY, W/D CONN, FENCED YARDS! $775-$1200/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
4bd/3.5ba house at Harvest Drive, available June, $1400/mo, Dawn 936-499-7183. 4bd/3ba/2 Car garage. Updated, wood floors, fenced, pets ok, 2 masters! Lawn services included. $1650/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. 4bd/4ba Gateway Villa. Granite, pool, W/D included. $1795/mo. gwbcs.com
3/3 newer duplex includes all appliances, tile floors, backyard, pets allowed. $1200/mo. Available August. Call Tia 979-739-1160. 3bd/2ba condo, on shuttle route, on resturant row, $1350/mo, 281-208-0669
4bd/4ba house, 3526 Wild Plum, refrigerator, W/D, huge backyard! $1,650/mo. 361-290-0430.
3bd/2ba duplex. Available Summer. Close to campus. W/D. $900/mo. 832-265-2460, jennifer.treibs@gmail.com
4bdrm/2ba house, available 8/2, 2-car garage, hot-tub, $1600/mo. bike to campus, 979-229-7660.
2/2 duplex, like new, high ceilings, huge closet, large front porch, tile floors, all appliances, many extras, $950/mo, preleasing for August 979-229-6326, see photos and info at www.texagrentals.com
3bd/3ba duplex, pet friendly, available July, 927 Crepe Myrtle, Dawn 936-499-7183, $1050/mo.
4bdrm/2ba., 2-living, 2-dining, 2 car garage. Available 7/1/11. Call 979-690-6735.
3bd/3ba duplex, prelease August, fenced yards, appliances included. call 979-571-3036.
4bdrm/3ba. home with w/d, on shuttle route. $1650/mo. Warren 979-574-1722.
2/2 Duplex. Very nice, close to campus. W/D & yard maintenance included. Off of 2818. $800/mo. -Available now! 979-324-5076. / andreab_26@yahoo.com
3bd/3ba duplexes. Great floorplans, fenced yards, W/D, tile floors, icemakers, alarm systems. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com
4bdrm/3ba., with w/d, yardcare provided. $1500/mo. Warren 979-574-1722.
2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq.ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. Bus route. $550/mo. +$300 deposit. 210-391-4106.
3x3 duplex @ 2306 Antelope available 8/1/11. $1,100/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032.
2bd/1ba duplex in Wellborn area. Best suited for individual or couple. Rural setting, pets ok. 979-690-6161. 2/2 Available Now! Remodeled, wood floors, tile entry, walk-in-closets, fenced yard, covered deck, close to campus, pets ok. 979-204-1950.
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, $575/mo. Call 210-387-5030. 2bd/2ba unique floorplans w/balcony views of Kyle Field. Brand new luxury apartment condos. Fullsize stainless steel appliances, W/D, designer ammenities granite/wood/tile, bus stop. Only 36units on Holleman at Wolf Pen. www.broadstoneranchatwolfpen.com 979-776-6079. 2br/2ba On Bus Route! Fenced yard, W/D, Lawn incl. $800 gwbcs.com
3x2 duplex @ 907 Camellia available 8/1/11. $950/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 3x3 duplex @ 1814 Woodsman. Spacious floorplan, W/D included, large fenced backyard, pets welcome, on shuttle route, call Brandon Meek 214-334-0032. 3x3 duplex @ 2306 Axis available 8/1/11. $1,200/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 4/2 House, August rental, Lincoln/Churchhill, $1300/mo. 281-467-1427. 4/2/2 house Prelease for August. 1013 San Saba in C/S, great floor plan, bus route, tile & wood floors, ceiling fans, fenced yard, covered patio, pets OK. $1450/mo. 979-255-9432.
3 or 4/bdrm. house. Fenced yard w/spa. $1200/mo for three, $1500/mo for four. 979-777-2849.
4/2/2 house; 3003 Durango, CS., no pets/smoking, near shuttle, Available 8/6/11, $1500/mo. 979-450-0053.
3/2 duplex. 5-minutes from campus, fenced yard, bus route, fairly new. Call 214-505-6534, 469-233-4653.
4/2/2 off Dominik. Large updated house, tile, carpet, with W/D, pets allowed. $1800/mo. Tia 979-739-1160. Available August.
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.
4/2/2, 1508 Austin, available August, great floor plan, W/D, no pets, $1550/mo, 979-731-8257 www.BrazosValleyRentals.com
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 3/2/2 2700 Normand Circle College Station. $1225/month. 979-822-1616. 3/2/2 for lease. All appliances, W/D, alarm system, on bus route. Available June 1st. 1431 Magnolia Drive. $1200/mo. 214-914-4305. 3/2/2 large home. Near TAMU, available June1, central air/heat. 979-255-2423.
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4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com
4bd/4ba Gateway Villas condo. Leasing now for August. W/D and all appliances provided. Will consider pets. Call Justin 469-273-0637 or land-lord 469-964-8103.
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4/3 house in Dove Crossing, CS. Like new. Tile floor all except for bedrooms. W/D, appliances. Granite kitchen counter tops. Two car garage, fenced yard. $1570/mo. 979-574-0040 or jsun@cbunited.com 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
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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 4br/4ba condo w/pool, best offer rent thru 7/31/11, 979-705-8627, aggierental@gmail.com 5/3.5 House, Southside Historic, All Appliances, summer terms only. 817-773-7214. 5bd/2ba house, 1112 Berkeley, available August, two living, close to campus, new tile, W/D, no pets, $1795/mo, 979-731-8257, www.BrazosValleyRentals.com 704 Gilchrist near College Hills Elementary. Share secluded 2+ acre lot with huge living/dining, looks out down woods to creek. All appliances, including W/D, CA/CH, dishwasher, and microwave. 2/1 upstairs with outside entry, master +bath downstairs +study &bath off kitchen. $1400/mo. Leave message with owner at 512-477-8925. Available August. August-4/2 with large fenced yard, W/D connections, 1217 North Ridgefield. $1400/mo. 979-693-1448. August-4/2/2 House with large fenced yard, W/D, large deck, updated kitchen. 1217 Berkeley. $1500/mo. 979-777-9933. Available now! 2bd/1.5ba on shuttle, updated 1100sq/ft, 402 Fall $650/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Bike to campus. 2/1 duplex, w/d connection, fenced backyard, pets allowed. E-Walk shuttle. Available May. $625/mo. 979-218-2995. Close Health Science Center. 4/2 fenced, fireplace, w/d connections, 2622 westwood main. $1395/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Cute 2br/2ba houses built 2008. Under 3-minutes to campus. W/D, lawn incl. $1900. gwbcs.com Fraternity house for lease! Up to 8 bedrooms, 4 acres, close to campus, 6000sqft. Call 254-721-6179. Great Deal! 4bd/2ba. Close to campus. Wood floors, W/D conn., fridge, fans. December ended lease. Ready to move May 1st. Only $795/mo! 979-412-1212. fadi@kalcorp.com
Great Leasing Specials! Call 979-693-1906. Free Cable and Internet. Huge 3 or 4 bedroom/2ba. House! Walking distance to A&M, W/D, fenced yard, 3904 Oaklawn $1450 979-693-5885. Individual Lease. Campus Village. $545/mo. Includes utilities. $1000 cash given if lease is taken! 713-392-1525. Large 3/3 duplex 11347 North Dowling Rd. College Station $1000/month. 979-822-1616. Large house, double garage, $1100/mo. Available Summer or Fall. 832-425-2945. Like New Luxury Townhome. 4bd/4ba. $520/month. All Bills Paid. On Bus Route, Near Campus, Gated. Purchase $175,000 936-448-6323. Myrtle Estate: A peaceful country setting perfect for special occasions! Ring Day, Graduation/Game weekends, and social events. Home sleeps 16 and has a large in-ground pool with patio. Photos and pricing can be found at www.bcseliterealty.com or call Dawn @ 979-324-4477 now taking reservations for 2011 football season! Need female sublet for May-August 2011. 1bd/1ba. $409/mo. Contact Brianne 972-672-6752. 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 House For Rent. 4bd/3ba off Rock Prairie. Available June 1st. All bills paid. Semi-furnished. 2bdrms at $525/each (shared bathroom), 1bdrm at $550 (private bathroom), master bedroom at $575 (private bathroom). Call 361-463-6613. New/Newer 1/1, 1/1.5 lofts, 2/2, 3/3. Available May and August. www.jesinvestments.com Broker/owner. 979-777-5477. Newly remodeled 4/2 house. Walking distance to campus, tile & wood floors, great location, nice big deck & yard. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Northgate area, 3/2, 2/2 and new 2/2 available for summer and fall. W/D connections, walk to campus, big living rooms and bedrooms. 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. One bedroom for rent in 3bedroom house. M/F, 1mi to campus. On bus route. $400/mo., all bills paid. Hot tub and game room. (979)739-7717. Pre-leasing 4bdrm Houses, updated, fenced pets, ok. Starting at $1395/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. 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 Pre-leasing for August. 3bd/2ba/2 car garage house. Updated, fenced, pets ok, on shuttle route. $1099/mo. 3401 Coastal C.S. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Pre-leasing for May or August! 4/2/2 Fenced, totally remodeled, granite, 1312 Timm, $1799/mo, W/D, 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.
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FOR RENT 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. Pre-leasing 3/1.5/2carport, Updated, Fenced, biking distance to campus, on shuttle, pets ok. $750/mo AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. 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 $515/mo.
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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 Building Maintenance. Part-Time position with flexible schedule. Duties include painting, carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, general maintenance, including: 1.checking light fixtures 2.changing locks 3.inspecting for obvious problems and needed repairs. Respond to tenant request via online system. Some knowledge of HVAC maintenance. Basic computer knowledge. Construction science major preferred. Please submit resume to trockett@caldwellcos.com Now hiring waitresses and bartenders, apply in person after 3pm at Carney’s Pub and Grill, 3410 South College Bryan.
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Child Care- FT & PT shifts available. Some nights & Saturdays required. Apply in person at 3609 E. 29th St., Bryan. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. COACHES WANTED! We need enthusiastic, positive, motivational coaches for YOUTH VOLLEYBALL. Season begins 5/5/11! Call 764-6386
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Executive office looking for part-time receptionist. Decorum necessary. Please send cover letter, resume, availability, and references to oxfordct@gmail.com Full-time medical technician for growing allergy practice wanted. 4-year degree and 1-year commitment required. May graduates welcome! We are looking for an intelligent, positive, friendly person to join our team. We teach skills that are an asset for anyone interested in a career in healthcare and can help a candidate get into medical school. E-mail resume to docmgr@yahoo.com Full Year Ministries Internships: Youth and College. A&M UMC seeks individuals for the youth and college ministry intern positions. Candidates should have a desire to connect youth/college students with the heart of God. They should be administratively organized, creative, playful, and relational. They must have the ability to equip volunteers for meaningful ministry. An excellent candidate would also be considering vocational ministry. For more info about positions, please check out http://www.am-umc.org/college/announcements-events.html or http://www.am-umc.org/youth/announcements-youth.html Send resume, cover letter, and references to elleyfisk@am-umc.org Help Desk/ Telephoning: Looking for friendly, supportive staff who are able to speak both Vietnamese and English Fluently. PT/FT (Flexible hours). Please e-mail vu@nhiemnhiet.qd@gmail.com Include profile picture with brief personal description. Hostesses, waitresses, bartenders needed, females 18-23 only, for high luxury bar, call 512-680-4617.
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Special Projects Assistant Wanted. PivotPoint is searching for an intelligent, organized, and creative individual with a strong work ethic. 20+hours/week $10-$15/hour. Located in Downtown Bryan. www.facebook.com/pivotpointsolutions Email HR@p2sol.com STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In College Station. 100% Free To Join. Click On Surveys. The Steamery now hiring carpet cleaning techs. Full-time summer help. 979-693-6969. 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. Wanted: Energetic people for Kids Klub After-School Program. Employment begins Fall Semester08/15/11. Applications accepted at 1812 Welsh, Mon.-Fri., 8-4pm. Kids Klub, 979-764-3831. www.cstx.gov/kidsklub Wanted: Horticulturist for a new Arboretum that is being built in the Plantersville area- 45miles Northwest of Houston, TX. Must be a non-smoker, speak fluent English and computer literate. Good pay and benefits for the right person. Please e-mail your resume, references and salary requirements to gcoulam@embarqmail.com
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BRYAN: 3/2, 1175sqft. Only 6 years old. Convenient to TAMU and Blinn. Appliances included. $115,000. (979)255-9181.
ROOMMATES 1-2 roommates needed. 4bd/4ba at Waterwood on SW Parkway. W/D, private bath, on bus route. Short or long term leases available. $400/mo. includes utilities, cable/internet. Call 254-721-2716. 2-Female Grads Wanted For Fall House. Rent $350. Utilities $80. On bus route, 4/2 house, dogs allowed. MUST renew lease April-30th. Call 817-228-8529. 6mo. Lease Beginning 8/1/11 Need 1-m/f in 4bdrm/4.5bth in CS, Call Matthew 979-966-9886. 6mos. lease beginning 6/1/11. 1-male to share nice 4bdrm. in C.S. Partially furnished, w/d. $430/mo. +1/4utilities. 817-559-2942. Female roommate wanted, $450/mo. plus utilities, Woodbrook Condos. Call 281-795-4110. Roommate needed. 4/4 University Place condo, W/D, private bath, pool, volleyball court, on shuttle. $300/mo. Call 979-690-8213 or 979-422-9849. Roommates needed. 4bd/4bth $350/mo, washer/dryer, phone & internet, University Place on Southwest Parkway. 281-844-2090.
SERVICES A&M Alterations, professional clothes alterations, specialize in tuxedos and gowns, 30-years experience, guaranteed lowest prices, 3601 East 29th, #12, in Bryan, 979-260-2400. Lazy Daisy Pet Care. Offering In-Home Dog Grooming/Pet Sitting. Excellent References. (936)349-7497. www.lazydaisypetcare.com M&R lawn services, professional quality, free estimate, “We’ll beat anyone’s price” 713-884-0710. Moving to Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio? Let a former Aggie help you find an apartment! E-mail me at haley@apartmentgiver.com or call 713-819-4629. We will also donate $100 to a charity of your choice! texaslovestickets.com The ticket solution for any size event. Contact us at sales@texaslovestickets.com for more info.
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STUDIES IN PROGRESS ATHLETES FOOT STUDY
Volunteers ages 12 and older are needed to participate in a 6 week clinical research study with an investigational topical medication for the treatment of athletes foot. Eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study Related Medication • Medical Examinations relating to the study • Compensation up to $160.00 for time and effort For more information please contact:
ACNE STUDY Volunteers ages 18-35 with moderate to servere facial acne are needed to participate in a month long research study with an investigational topical medication for the treatment of acne. All eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study Related Acne Assessments by a Dermatologist • Study Related Medication • Compensation up to $880 for time and effort For more information please contact:
ATOPIC DERMATITIS OR ECZEMA J&S Studies Inc. is conducting a research study for adults to test the effectiveness of an investigational medication for the mild to moderate eczema. Eligibility Includes: • Adults ages 18 to 15 • Currently have mild to moderate eczema/atopic dermatitis (red, dry, itchy, cracked skin) Study Involves: • Visits to our clinical facility over an approximate 6-week period • Usage of study medicatior Qualified participants will be compensated for their time and participation. Health insurance is not needed to participate. There is no cost to you. For more information please contact:
J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 1710 Crescent Pointe Parkway, College Station, TX 77845 www.js-studies.com
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