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Aggie parents of the year John A. Garcia and Kathleen I. Garcia of San Antonio are Texas A&M University’s “2011 Aggie Parents of the Year.” They were nominated by their three Aggie children: Samantha, Class of 2013, Kimberly, Class of 2010, and Cassandra, Class of 2008. The three Aggies said, “No matter how much time and energy they give to Texas A&M, they are always looking for ways to give even more.” In their nomination letter, the three daughters said their parents support the Corps of Cadets, The Association of Former Students, the Aggie Spirit Development Council and many other activities. A&M newswire
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Families, friends, students and former students honored deceased Aggies Tuesday in Rudder Exhibit Hall by celebrating the students’ memories with displays. The exhibit will continue from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday.
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campus news Teaching awards The Texas A&M University System today awarded $697,500 to outstanding faculty for the fall 2010 presentation of the Student Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence The faculty winners represent the top 25 percent of those who participated and will receive checks for $2,500 each. More than 1,000 faculty members from around the A&M System participated in the program; over 250 awards were given. “Teaching is very important to us,” said Michael D. McKinney, chancellor of the A&M System. A&M newswire
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Muster Reflections display memories of deceased Aggies
Muster events ◗ Barbeque 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Simpson Drill Field ◗ Reflections Exhibit 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday in Rudder ◗ Flag raising ceremony 7:05 a.m. Thursday at Academic Plaza
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The Battalion “Softly call the muster. Let comrade answer ‘Here.’” Few phrases in Aggieland are more profound; fewer still generate a more solemner feeling than that of Muster Roll Call. These powerful lines symbolize the unity and solidarity of the Aggie family. Aggies around the world gather annually to celebrate Muster with food, fellowship and fun to honor those who have passed. “If there is an A&M man [or woman] in 100 miles of you, you are expected to get together, eat a little and
live over the days you spent at A&M,” states the Muster website. Muster is a tradition that both remembers and inspires. It inspired Tyler May, a senior finance major, 2011 committee member and former Muster host, to give back to the University that had given him so much. “As a transfer student, Muster was my first experience that really made me see what it means to be an Aggie. I was blown away by the tradition, and Photos by Josh McKenna — THE BATTALION just how much of an impact the cerVisitors view photos of the Aggies to emony really left on the families who be honored Thursday. Muster Hosts had lost a loved one,” May said. observe and offer silent support to See Muster on page 4 viewers.
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The Battalion Christians all over the world are celebrating the arrival of Easter Sunday. Students are celebrating more than a day off from Friday classes. The customs and traditions have changed over time, but the symbol of Easter and its relation to the Passover in the Old Covenant, or Old Testament, remain. Passover is the seven-to-eight-day holiday commemorating the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt and slavery. In Exodus, the second book of the Bible, God instructs Moses to tell all the congregation of Israel they must sacrifice a spotless lamb and put blood from the lamb on the doorposts of their houses; and God will pass over these houses, hence the term Passover. The canonized stories of the New Testament tell that approximately 2,000 years ago, Jesus of Nazareth came as both man and God and lived a sinless life, died as an atoning and final sacrifice and rose on the third day, fulfilling Old Testament
prophecies and ultimately satisfying the wrath of a holy and just God, to provide forgiveness and eternal life for those who receive it through repentance and faith. Preaching pastor of New Life Church in College Station, Allen Duty, said that for Christians, Easter is remembered as a cultural expression; but because Jesus was the perfect Passover lamb, it is celebrated every week—not just once a year. “It is no accident that Jesus is crucified during the Passover and shares the Passover meal with the disciples, showing He is the Passover lamb. The Passover was merely a reminder of God’s grace, because sin leads to death and requires the blood of a sacrifice,” Duty said. “Then, because Jesus was the perfect Passover lamb, God can forgive because Jesus’ sacrifice was enough forever, unlike the animal sacrifices.” Lindsay Bickham, a junior recreation, parks and tourism sciences major, said her family has always celebrated Easter. See Easter on page 4
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have one coach to every two athletes. The team gives a lot of credit to Clubb and the A&M women’s basketball team’s head coach, Gary Blair. Clubb said the structure of the Aggie Bombers is a win-win situation. The student athletes have the opportunity to compete and socialize with the Special Olympic athletes. Many students continue to compete and show their support after graduation. The Aggie Bombers has approximately 130 members. including students and athletes ranging from ages 18 to 50. They practice four hours each week and attend at least one area game per sport. In the past, they have traveled to state-
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The Battalion Texas A&M is known for its patriotism throughout history. Aggies are known for being influential soldiers, willing to fight for the protection of American citizens. What is often missed, however, is how influential Aggies are defending our country through covert action and espionage. Jim Olsen is a professor at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, and a former agent for the CIA. He served during the Cold War, and is available today to teach Aggies what it means to fight war “below the line.” Olsen spoke to Dr. Krammer’s HIST 106 class yesterday. He discussed his history in the CIA, and the impact it had on his life. Olsen started out as an officer in the Navy. After four years of service, he returned to his hometown in Iowa, where he was discreetly contacted by the CIA. Olsen was not expecting the call. “I barely knew back then what the CIA was,” Olsen said.
Upon accepting the job, Olsen was sent to undergo extensive paramilitary training. In training for overseas missions, CIA agents undergo physical examinations, lie detector tests and psychological exams. When Olsen agreed to become an agent, he never expected it would be a lifelong career. He planned on going back to be a lawyer in Iowa after a few years. But it wasn’t long before he fell in love with the job. “The truth is, service to our country and the art of espionage quickly got into my blood and I realized early on that this is what I want to do with my life,” Olsen said. Olsen met his wife, Meredith, in the CIA. She was a pioneer in the role of women in covert occupations. Together, they started a family. They were a tandem couple that served together around the world fighting secret intelligence in other countries. The Olsen children were watched by “CIA nannies” who were well-trained in protecting the children in the Olsen’s absence.
“Cover becomes a big issue when you have children. We can tell our children or not as we see fit,” Olsen said. The Olsen family was forced to identify themselves to their oldest son when serving in Vienna, Austria. Iranian terrorists had threatened the Olsen family by name. “With his help and a lot of other precautions…we were able to stay and finish our job in Vienna,” Olsen said. The story of the Olsen family is not unusual for Aggies. Texas A&M is the top recruited university for the CIA. Olsen said he and his family have no regrets in regards to serving the majority of his career in the CIA. “If we could, we would like nothing better then to go back and do it all over again,” Olsen said. He says he envies the young students he has the opportunity to teach, because they still have the chance to defend the United States. According to Olsen, America will win the war on terror, because of the young people stepping up to defend the country.
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its name would suggest. The 3DS is not the first time a game system has used 3-D, but it is the first time I’ve ever seen anything have 3-D capabilities that can be observed without 3-D glasses. That alone is a very impressive capability and it shows how far 3-D technology has come.
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From a technical standpoint, the 3DS DS is an advanced machine when you consider nsider that it is a handheld gaming system. ystem. It is extremely powerful, many times more powerful than the original DS and even comparable in technical specs to its main rival, the Sony PSP. For example, the Sony PSP has a filtrate of 664 million, while the 3DS has a filtrate of 1.6 billion. That means that the 3DS can generate almost twice as many pixels than the PSP can in a single second, making its graphics more detailed and more fluid. The 3DS also has much more powerful speakers than its predecessor. For example, when I played one of my regular DS games on it, I noticed a considerably sharper sound quality. Then there’s the 3-D capability that can be utilized without the use of 3-D glasses. Of course, all this makes the game system somewhat pricey. “My only complaint about it is the price tag,” said Vicente Ancheta, a junior anthropology major about the $249.99 cost. Even without cartridges, the 3DS comes with a few games built in. One is called the Mii Maker, which lets the player create his or her own avatar that takes facial features based off any photo taken with the 3DS camera. Another is Face Raiders, which again lets also uses the built-in camera. The game is then built around a 360-degree shooting gallery where the targets are the pictures you
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The reward came after the ceremony. “The post-Muster family was a night and day difference. They were so excited to see what their loved one had once been a part of, and they were so deeply moved by and appreciative of every Aggie in Reed Arena that night,” Waidelich said. “They left with a whole new outlook on Texas A&M, … not because of a single thing I had done, but because of what the Aggie family as a whole had done. I was so humbled that night in appreciation of how great the love of the Aggie family truly is, and how it can grab hold of people’s hearts and change their lives.” May loved his experience as a host. He was paired with a family unsure of the whole event, but attended because of the love they had seen in their son for this school. According to May, Muster made a lasting impression on the family, leaving them with tears in their eyes and a wonderful memory. “It is a humbling experience to have 12,000 people stand to honor the Aggies we have lost. I still have the honor of keeping in touch with that family, and it just reminds me of the importance of the Aggie Family. We are united as one body, and through traditions like Muster, we have the chance to remember that,” May said.
ered to celebrate Easter,” Bickham said. For Bickham, Easter is Continued from page 1 more than a commercialized holiday; it’s the remem“It is an intentional time brance of a powerful act that that we spend with family, changed her life. enjoying each other’s com“In a terribly beautiful act pany and catching up with of love, a perfect and holy relatives we haven’t seen God sent His son to bring in months. I remember as sinful people into a right rea child looking forward to lationship with Him: becomEaster egg hunts with my ing a man, living the perfect cousins at my grandparent’s house, and then all the family life that we could not live would gather around the ta- and sacrificing Himself for us ble for a home-cooked meal. and in our place. Easter is [However,] Easter egg hunts, about God making a way for candy and confetti, although people who could not save themselves,” Bickham said. a part of fun tradition, were Matt Schroeder, a sealways secondary to the nior communication mareal reason that we gath-
jor, said Easter is easily the most important holiday he celebrates. “What Easter means to me is remembering the redemption I have in Christ Jesus. I deserve Hell and eternal separation from God because of my sin. However, because of what Jesus did on the cross and his resurrection, defeating sin and death, a way has been made for me and the rest of mankind to repent and trust in Jesus’ atoning death and resurrection,” Schroeder said. “More than anything, Easter is a time of rejoicing and celebrating in the hope that I have in Jesus Christ.”
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The primary purpose of Muster is to honor the memories of fallen Aggies. Comforting the relatives of the deceased is the task of Muster Hosts. Potential hosts must submit an application and go through a selection process, which includes a round of interviews with the Muster committee. If selected, they must complete two days of training in the three weeks leading up to Muster. One hundred and fourty-seven hosts were selected this year. “Muster Hosts is a great way for students to take that first step towards getting involved because it is a fairly low time commitment,” said Cody Waidelich, a senior horticulture major, 2011 committee member and former Muster host. Once selected, a host is assigned to a family. Their job is to serve the family by helping family members understand the event and accompany them throughout the day’s activities and cope with their loss. As a host, your main job is to serve the families that are going have a loved one honored during the ceremony,” May said. “The hosts are a crucial part of Muster, and [it] is a great way to interact with families who have lost a loved one. The hosts are committed individuals that not only love
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Leapfrogged No. 7 TCU defeats No. 6 Texas A&M on 12th Man Day Austin Meek
The Battalion The No. 6 Texas A&M baseball team lost a gritty game to No. 7 Texas Christian University Tuesday on 12th Man Day at Olsen Field by a tally of 4-2. The outcome of the game, brimming with postseason implications and the potential of bragging rights, disappointed Aggie Head Coach Rob Childress. “They’re all big,â€? Childress said. “You look at everybody’s RPI and, from here on out with the exception of a couple, they’re all big. We We’re gonna win a lot of ball games with this ball club, hands down. I mean, we’re good— we’re really good, and everybody in that clubhouse believes it.â€? Tyler Naquin, Sophomore right ďŹ elder need to continue to play well at home. We played really good on the road and fought, scratched and clawed to earn the opportunity to play 16 of our 20 at home and continue
to make ground and separation, and we haven’t done that. We need to turn that around.� The Frogs’ first three runs came on solo homers ceded by sophomore pitcher Brandon Parrent. He lasted through six innings and allowed six hits. “I thought Brandon Parrent pitched pretty well,� Childress said. “I thought he made three mistakes and, you know, all three of those cost him.� After allowing the first TCU homerun in the top of the second, the Aggies responded with a run of their own to knot the game at 1-1. Senior catcher Kevin Gonzales’ fielder’s choice brought home senior designated hitter Gregg Alcazar, who had earned a base three batters earlier with a hard-hit single to right center. “Alcazar has a great swing,� sophomore right fielder Tyler Naquin said. “He stays through the middle of the yard a lot; that’s what Coach Sawyers preaches on all the time. Middle-away, that’s what he does with the ball.� The Aggies tapped into a little Olsen magic in the bottom of the eighth with the score 3-1. With two outs, Naquin began the rally with a double to right field.
Freshman center fielder Krey Bratsen then sent a rocket of his own to deep center, the ball riding the 23 MPH wind and sailing just over the outstretched glove of TCU’s Aaron Schultz. The speedy Bratsen followed the scoring Naquin and scooted third base, but the inning ended in the next at-bat when junior first baseman Jacob House, one of the squad’s offensive stalwarts, failed to connect. “We had a big rally there in the 8th inning,� Childress said. “Two big two-out hits and got right back in it, had
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Senior designated hitter Gregg Alcazar prepares to hit an oncoming pitch. Alcazar went 1-for-4 on the evening leaving two runners on base. The Aggies gained only four hits against TCU with two runs. our guy [that we wanted] up to the plate.� Naquin extended his career-best hitting streak to 14 games, going 1-3 with a run. “I don’t think about it too much really, to be honest with you,� Naquin said. “I’d rather win that ball game than break a hitting streak any day.� Although the Aggies weren’t able to earn the vic-
tory, the right fielder said that it hasn’t affected the team’s chemistry or outlook. “It’s frustrating, but I’d say we’re still together, we’re still pushing,� Naquin said. “We’re gonna win a lot of ball games with this ball club, hands down. I mean, we’re good—we’re really good, and everybody in that clubhouse believes it. So we should be scoring a lot of runs
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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. $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. $1500/mo. renovated, 4bd/2ba, 1mi. from campus. Available August 1st. Fridge/W/D 979-219-0445. $295 1-room in shared, furnished apartment. All bills paid. Short-term leases ok. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $300/mo. +1/2bills, on bus route. 2/2 condo at Fox-Run1bdrm available. Call 936-581-4504. $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. $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. 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. 1bd/1ba Summer Sublease. Rent: $350/mo +water/electric. Furnished, W/D, cable/internet. No pets. Contact 713-824-7475. 2 BLOCKS from campus. 4bd/2ba house, hardwoods, 2 living rooms, W/D, fridge, lawn-care included, $1640/mo. 817-875-0570. 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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FOR RENT 2-story 3bd/1.5ba. 1mi. to campus. $800/mo. for two., $900/mo. for three. 979-777-2849. 2-story 4bd/2ba/2car garage. Big backyard. $1350/mo. 979-777-2849. 2bd/1ba duplex in Wellborn area. Best suited for individual or couple. Rural setting, pets ok. 979-690-6161.
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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 3bd/2ba duplex. Available Summer. Close to campus. W/D. $900/mo. 832-265-2460, jennifer.treibs@gmail.com
2/2 Available Now! Remodeled, wood floors, tile entry, walk-in-closets, fenced yard, covered deck, close to campus, pets ok. 979-204-1950.
3bd/3ba duplex, pet friendly, available July, 927 Crepe Myrtle, Dawn 936-499-7183, $1050/mo.
2/2 duplex, 1000sqft, W/D, tile and carpet, 2 miles from campus, $750/mo, 979-776-0221.
3bd/3ba duplexes. Great floorplans, fenced yards, W/D, tile floors, icemakers, alarm systems. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com
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 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 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, $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 3 or 4/bdrm. house. Fenced yard w/spa. $1200/mo for three, $1500/mo for four. 979-777-2849. 3/2 duplex. 5-minutes from campus, fenced yard, bus route, fairly new. Call 214-505-6534, 469-233-4653. 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 3/2. $1250/mo. Bus route and Sorority Row. Available immediately. W/D, refrigerator, lawn service. Call Kyle 979-777-5553.
3x3 duplex @ 2306 Antelope available 8/1/11. $1,100/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 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.
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. 4bd/4ba house, 3526 Wild Plum, refrigerator, W/D, huge backyard! $1,650/mo. 361-290-0430. 4bdrm/2ba house, available 8/2, 2-car garage, hot-tub, $1600/mo. bike to campus, 979-229-7660. 4bdrm/3ba. home with w/d, on shuttle route. $1650/mo. Warren 979-574-1722. 4bdrm/3ba., with w/d, yardcare provided. $1500/mo. Warren 979-574-1722. 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
4/2. By campus and Thomas Park. August move-in. $1600/mo. W/D, refrigerator, lawn service. 501 Gilchrist. Call Kyle 979-777-5553.
4br/4ba condo w/pool, best offer rent thru 7/31/11, 979-705-8627, aggierental@gmail.com
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. 4/2/2 house; 3003 Durango, CS., no pets/smoking, near shuttle, Available 8/6/11, $1500/mo. 979-450-0053. 4/2/2 off Dominik. Large updated house, tile, carpet, with W/D, pets allowed. $1800/mo. Tia 979-739-1160. Available August. 4/2/2, 1508 Austin, available August, great floor plan, W/D, no pets, $1550/mo, 979-731-8257 www.BrazosValleyRentals.com 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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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
3/2/2 large home. Near TAMU, available June1, central air/heat. 979-255-2423. 3/3 Duplexes BRAND NEW! Near TAMU, very spacious, appliances and lawn-care included, pets ok, pre-leasing available, $1200/mo. aggieacres.org 979-693-6699, or e-mail maryhill@theaggielandcompany.c om
4bd/3.5ba house at Harvest Drive, available June, $1400/mo, Dawn 936-499-7183.
4/2 w/garage. South of campus. W/D, lawn service, covered back porch. Pets ok. 1401 Langford. Available 08/13/11. $1700/mo. Call Kyle 979-777-5553.
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.
4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com
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C.S. 4bdrm Houses, updated, fenced pets, ok. Starting at $1295/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. C.S.-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. C.S.-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. Close Health Science Center. 4/2 fenced, fireplace, w/d connections, 2622 westwood main. $1295/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. http://sites.google.com/site/aaarentalcs/ Duplex for rent, 2/1. No deposit. $625/mo. 979-450-0098. 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.
FOR RENT 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. Classifieds continued on page 7
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.
COLLEGE STATION: GREAT 3/2 HOME, GARAGE, IDEAL LOCATION, HUGE BACK YARD, DECK, F/P, ASF 1425, CENTRAL A/H, W/D CONN, ALL APPL, LOTS OF STORAGE! 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
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
BRYAN: 4/2 STUDIOS, ASF 1600, PET FRIENDLY, ALL APPL, F/P, BALCONY, SOME HAVE FENCED YARDS, 2 LIVING AREAS, QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD! $1150-$1200/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
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
BRYAN: AMAZING 3/2 HOUSE W/SUN ROOM, ALL APPL, CARPORT, ALL APPL, CENTRAL A/H, WOOD FLOORING, F/P, 9FT CEILINGS, BIG BACK YARD! 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
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
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
COLLEGE STATION: 2/1 UP & DOWNSTAIRS 4-PLEXES, WALKING/ BIKING DISTANCE FROM TAMU, SPACIOUS UNITS, ALL APPL, CENTRAL A/H, W/D CONN! $475-$495/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
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
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 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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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. C.S. 4bd/3ba/2 Car-garage. Updated, wood floors, fenced, pets ok, 2 masters! Lawn services included. $1650/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984.
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FOR RENT 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 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. C.S. 3/1.5/2carport, Updated, Fenced, biking distance to campus, on shuttle, pets ok. $750/mo AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. 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. Summer lease available. 3bd house. 0.3mi from campus! $1200/mo. Call Preston 903-330-1935.
FOR SALE Double Wide Mobile Home. $35,000. 109 Ridge Loop. 3/2, Patio, Deck, Covered Porch, Large Fenced Yard. 979-412-4755.
HELP WANTED Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296. photoguy@io.com Blind student needs personal assistant for school work with computer access. 214-742-6708. 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 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 Executive office looking for part-time receptionist. Decorum necessary. Please send cover letter, resume, availability, and references to oxfordct@gmail.com 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.
HELP WANTED 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 Hostesses, waitresses, bartenders needed, females 18-23 only, for high luxury bar, call 512-680-4617. Kolache Rolf’s now hiring PT/FT cashiers. Apply within 3525-F Longmire or 2307 S. Texas Ave. Great hours, fun atmosphere! 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. MEMdata, a local medical equipment bidding company is seeking dependable and organized part-time employees to be part of a growing team! Must be able to work a minimum of 24hrs/wk, M-F 8-5. Good communication and negotiation skills required. Must be responsible, self-motivatated, and organized with the ability to multi-task. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with deadlines. Computer skills required, knowledge of MS Excel a plus! Hourly pay DOQ plus bonus. Email resumes to careers@memdata.com or fax to 979-695-1954. New! Live online tutoring sessions in math and statistics. Enter a virtual classroom and get one-on-one help with your classes. For more information visit www.katetutoring.com or call 979-220-0874. Office of chiropractic seeking sales professional, please apply at 3733 East 29th Street Bryan, TX. Part time maintenance needed for large student housing property. Hours will be P/T until mid May, then will be 40 hours a week during the Summer. No experience necessary, apply at 950 Colgate Drive & ask for Shelby.” Part-time summer help, apply in person, Conlee-Garrett Moving and Storage, 600 South Bryan Ave, Bryan. Pool cleaner needed. M-W-F mornings. Must be reliable. Call 979-402-0878. Sales person in fabric shop, sewing + sales experience preferred, flexible hours, apply in person, Pruitts Fabric, 318 George Bush Drive. 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.
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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HELP WANTED The Steamery now hiring carpet cleaning techs. Full-time summer help. 979-693-6969.
The Easter Story: The Creator-God of the universe, Jesus Christ, left His home in heaven to become a human being. He lived a perfect life, performed miracles, was betrayed, and wrongfully condemned to death. After being crucified, Jesus' body was placed in a tomb. Three days later, he rose from the dead. After His resurrection, he remained on earth speaking to people for 40 days and then ascended to heaven. Jesus sacrificed himself to make a way for all people to have eternal life in heaven.
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The Battalion One of A&M’s RecSports Clubs, the Triathlon team, was the only self-coached group to make the podium at the USA Collegiate Nationals competition. On April 9th, 40 members of the team headed to Tuscaloosa, AL. They placed fifth against 50 teams from across the United States, completing their goal of “project podium.” The goal of “project podium” is to get as many people on the podium as possible in competitions to come. “Last year we got fifth, and that was combining the girls and guys team scores and this year the whole mentality was to do better than that and try to make the podium. We ended up making fifth again this year but we still managed to make the podium because fifth was on the podium,” said Bobby Spiller, a senior mechanical engineering major. Dustin Joubert the team vice president and exercise physiology graduate student, wants to see as many members on the podium as possible, and ultimately they all want to be National Champions. “But we have to go against Colorado; they get all the really good triathletes,” Spiller said. Joubert said that during the competition, the teams were organized and scored similar to their cross-country running competitions; every team races their top seven men and women, and at
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the end of the event the individual scores what they are comfortable doing. In the are tallied. end, the team leaders wanted everyone These top-14 racers participated in the to enjoy themselves and create a team Olympic category, while the remaining atmosphere. 26 members competed in the Sprint, a “I’m from Maryland, so moving here shorter non-championship race. was a big step, and joining the team was The Olympic distance definitely the best comprises a 1500-mething that I could ter swim, 40-kilometer have done for mybike ride and 10-kiloself,” said Liz Baughmeter run. er, an atmospheric “I like swimming science graduate stuand biking the best. Still dent. working on the runBaugher’s backning,” said Lauren Lewis, ground is in running president of the team and as well, but she enjoys senior biomedical science the cross-training asand entomology major. pect of triathlons. Lauren Lewis, The difficulty of each “Liz has a pretty senior biomedical good individual stoevent varies based on a person’s background sciences and entamology ry,” Joubert said. “She the team members said. major and president of the didn’t even make our Joubert used to run cross triathalon team championship team country at Sam Houston last year and this year State, which required she’s number one on leg muscles but not much upper body the team. Was 16th place over all and she strength. was 4th overall graduate female.” For Lewis, the “Brick” workouts Overall the team stressed that doing were the most challenging. A “Brick” is a triathlon is easier that people think. A a combination bike/run workout where background in the sport is not necessary the athlete transitions directly from the and the distances vary. There is a wide bike to the run segment. The abrupt range of talent on the team and beginchange creates a sensation of heaviness ners are encouraged to find their comfort in legs, similar to a brick. zone and workout with each other. Members practice one to two times a “The overall goal is to have fun. We all day, depending on their fitness level and kind of feed off each other,” Lewis said.
The overall goal is to have fun. We all kind of feed off each other.”
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the 3DS does not have a slot for Gameboy Advance cartridges. This could turn a few Nintendo purists off who have always known Nintendo’s systems to be backwards compatible, which means they can play games from previous systems. However, despite these shortcomings, the 3DS is an innovative handheld gaming system for the decade. If you own a DS, you do not need a 3DS, but if you are new to handheld gaming systems, I definitely recommend buying it. John Tee is a sophomore anthropology major.
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A growing wildfire racing through fields and woods west of Fort Worth isn’t likely to make it far enough to threaten the heavily populated metropolitan area, a state forestry official said Tuesday. The fire started Friday near Possum Kingdom Lake, 70 miles west of Fort Worth, and linked up with several smaller blazes. By Tuesday, it had burned nearly 150,000 acres, destroyed 30 homes and a church and forced hundreds
of residents to flee the area, Texas Forest Service spokesman Marq Webb said. Webb said crews would be able to use firefighting tactics to keep the blaze from Fort Worth, one of Texas’ largest cities with nearly 750,000 residents. “It’s still a long way out there. God help us if it goes that far,� Webb told The Associated Press. “Stranger things have happened, but we’re not even thinking that at this point.�
Authorities ordered the 400 residents of Palo Pinto, about 50 miles west of Fort Worth, to leave the city on Tuesday evening because of the advancing flames, said Trooper Gary Rozzell of the Texas Department of Public Safety. The county’s jail inmates also were evacuated. But in other towns between the fire and Fort Worth, residents didn’t seem worried that the blaze could reach them.
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erinary Patho-Biology Lab in the supply store. He is in charge of delivering and picking up supplies and working with the mail and packages. In the future, Clubb wants the help the Unified Team expand to tennis, cycling and triathlons. “We can always use more student volunteers,� Clubb said. This fall, A&M will welcome the state Unified Team competition for swimming and flag football. Fred is also trying to organize an event with Texas Tech’s Unified Team during next year’s basketball season. He wants to see the two schools’ teams compete during halftime at the Texas A&M vs. Texas Tech basketball game. The athletes and student volunteers continue to stay in touch and spend time together outside of the competitions. “You can just see how much they relate to each other after being on the team together,� Maldonado said.
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