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Hal Holbrook opened in the critically acclaimed, off-Broadway presentation of “Mark Twain Tonight.” Quotes from the famous humorist included: “It is best to read the weather forecast, before we pray for rain,” “The more things are forbidden, the more popular they become,” “Modesty died when clothes were born,” “Be good and you will be lonesome,” and “Familiarity breeds contempt — and children.”

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Duke wins title

Butler forward Gordon Heyward missed a half-court shot at the buzzer as Duke prevailed 61-59 over the Bulldogs to capture the 2010 national championship.

coming wednesday

Islam intimacy The Muslim Students Association is hosting an awareness week, connecting Aggies to another culture.

Jeremy Northum — THE BATTALION

Renowned physicist professor Stephen Hawking delivers a lecture, “Out of a Black Hole” Monday in Rudder Auditorium.

Out of this world

Stephen Hawking speaks to students about recent discoveries concerning black holes Vicky Flores

The Battalion What once was a concept of science fiction, the mystery of black holes are slowly being uncovered, said Professor Steven Hawking Monday in Rudder Auditorium in his lecture “Out of a Black Hole.” In an introduction Chris Pope, professor of physics at Texas A&M and astronomy and holder of the Stephen Hawking chair in fundamental physics, said he had been working with Hawking ever since he studied under him.

July 10, 1987 — Feb. 13, 2010 Clinton William Dickey

“I think it is safe to say that Stephen requires no introduction. I would, however, like to add words of my own as I have had the very great privilege to know him,” Pope said. “Stephen’s research has been in some of the most challenging questions in physics, where did we come from? How will it end up?” Because Hawking stumped the physics community in 1975 by showing that black holes are not black at all, but they emit radiation, Pope said, he created the problem concerned with the apparent loss of information inside the black hole. It is something Hawking has been wor-

Sept. 9, 1988 – March 22, 2010 Vinh Duc Le

ried about ever since. To a sold out auditorium, as well as sold out overflow seats in the Rudder Theatre, Hawking began his lecture with a comparison of a 1970s Disney movie “Black Hole.” “It wasn’t a very good film but it had an interesting ending,” Hawking said. “In fact science fiction writers should not be taken so much by surprise, the idea of black holes has been around the scientific community for over 200 years.”

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Vinh Duc Le, a junior biology major, died March 23 at age 21. He was born Sept. 9, 1988, in Houston. Le was a member of the Vietnamese American Students Association and was rushing Gamma Beta Fraternity, an Asian-American interest fraternity. Matthew Zheng, the president of Gamma Beta, said Le planned to use his biology degree to enter the health field. “He was a really intelligent person,” Zheng

Eric Michael Finnigan, 31, died March 4 in his home. The Bryan, Texas, native was born to Thomas Finnigan and Linda Keene on March 28, 1978. He was a graduate student at Texas A&M majoring in educaFinnigan tional technology. He was class of 2007 and a member of Community Bible Church. He was a

See Le on page 12

See Finnigan on page 5

See Dickey on page 5

Nov. 9, 1985 — March 18, 2010 Scott Johnsgard, Jr.

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March 20, 1989 — Feb. 16, 2010 John Kinkead Stiles

Sept. 6, 1989 — March 19, 2010 Sydney Nicole Williams

Life’s student, God’s servant

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Remembering a constant smile

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The Battalion Scott Johnsgard Jr., 24, died March 18 in College Station. Johnsgard was studying to complete two degrees in chemistry and philosophy at Texas A&M. Stephen Duncan, class of 2007, met Johnsgard in Boy Scouts and Johnsgard knew him for 12 years. “His chemistry degree is being awarded See Johnsgard on page 2

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March 28, 1978 — March 4, 2010 Eric Michael Finnigan

Dedication to intelligence The Battalion

Stephen Hawking’s genius is unparalleled in our generation. Listening to him speak on the universe was a tremendous opportunity for Aggieland.

See Hawking on page 6

Placing others before himself The Battalion Loyalty, integrity, excellence, leadership, selfless service and respect were more than just items on a list of the Aggie core values for Clint Dickey. For the U.S. Army sergeant first-semester Texas A&M student, it was a way of life. “The two characteristics that he emulated the most would be loyalty and ability to love others unconditionally,” said his wife Samantha Dickey. Dickey, 22, who delayed his entrance into

Hearing out Hawking

The Battalion John Kinkead Stiles was a junior agribusiness major at Texas A&M when he lost a 20-month battle with leukemia in his hometown of Leander, Texas. He was 20 years old. “He planned to complete an Stiles undergraduate degree in either ag economics or finance and then go on to complete an MBA and then law school,” See Stiles on page12

The Battalion The right smile can light up a room, cheer up a friend and brighten a day. For those who knew Sydney Nicole Williams, it only took one smile — her smile.” “Sydney always had a big smile on her face and, she had a beauWilliams tiful smile,” said her father, John Williams. Williams died March 19 at age 20. Born on

Silver Taps The event will be at 10:30 p.m. in front of the Academic Building In order to reserve the integrity of the tradition all lights must be out and noise kept to a minimum. The Silver Taps tradition dates back to 1898 and is one of the oldest and most respected of the A&M traditions. For more information on Silver Taps and its history visit http:// studentaffairs. tamu.edu/sas/ silvertaps.

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Convocation speaker announced Gen. David H. Petraeus, the top U.S. commander in the war against terrorism in the Middle East and Central Asia, will be the spring commencement convocation speaker at Texas A&M University May 13, announced University President R. Bowen Loftin. Petraeus has headed the U.S. Central Command since October 2008, when he relinquished command of the Multi-National Force in Iraq. More than 6,000 students are expected to receive degrees during ďŹ ve ceremonies. “Gen. Petraeus is one of the most gifted military leaders of his time, and we are extremely honored to have him deliver the address for our commencement convocation this spring,â€? Loftin said. “We are all indebted to him for his inspired leadership in helping protect our great nation.â€? Loftin credited Elsa Murano, former Texas A&M president, with extending the initial invitation to Petraeus to be the speaker. In 2005, Petraeus was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of “America’s 25 Best Leaders,â€? and in 2007 he was named by Time magazine as one of the “100 most inuential leaders and revolutionaries of the year.â€? Recently, he was selected in a poll conducted by Foreign Policy and Prospect magazines as one of the “world’s top 100 public intellectuals.â€? Texas A&M Newswire

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Junior classics major Abby Anderson and freshman general studies major Austin Hardegree play with Spider, an Italian greyhound, Monday in front of the H20 Fountain. MSC Fish and the Brazos Animal Shelter organized “Conscious Minds: Animal Rights and Responsibilities,� to encourage animal adoption and volunteering at shelters.

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reading Church Theologians in the original language, St. Thomas of Aquinas was his favorite,� Choate said. “He was also an avid film buff and Continued from page 1 loved watching House.� posthumously because he had finished all the Choate said Johnsgard wanted to be an inspirachemistry coursework, and lacked only a few tion to other people. freshman and sophomore general require“He wanted to be the type of person who ments,� Duncan said. could inspire others simply by what he had accomHis other interests included working with plished,� Choate said. “One thing he said recently, research in the chemistry department, photogwhile Stephen Duncan and I were visiting him raphy and songwriting. was that he wanted to go to med school after he Sean Choate, class of 2006 computer science graduated to become a doctor, and after working major, friend said Johnsgard’s hobbies were “too as a general practitioner for 10 years or so, go on numerous to list, and he treated them far more to join the priesthood.� seriously than most.� Choate said although he did not know him “He loved photography. He loved music, long, he was grateful for the time he had with him. whether composing or performing,� Cho“Beyond being a piercingly intelligent, drivate said. “He wrote, performed, recorded and en person, he was generous of his time, his talmixed the theme song to Super Energy Apoca- ent, and his property. I only knew him for lypse, a game about sustainable energy use and two years, but I suspect two lifetimes would zombies, which was the Viz Lab thesis project not have been enough to truly appreciate the for our friend Lars Doucet.� man that was Scott Kenneth Johnsgard Jr.,� He also was interested in Latin and loved Choate said. movies. Johnsgard was also a staff photographer for The “He enjoyed translating to and from Latin, or Battalion in 2007.

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Asian Heritage Month

Asian Heritage Month is celebrated in April. There will be events around campus to raise awareness about Asian culture. For a list of events visit http://dms. tamu.edu/AHM2010.

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Farmers market

Fresh fruits and vegetables will be sold from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday in front of Sbisa Dining Hall.

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Bicycles in Beijing

UK resident Dick Moore will present “20 Million Bicycles in Beijing,” a lecture about aspects of a 3 week trip in China at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History.

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University Symphonic Band and Concert Band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday at the Bryan Civic Auditorium to benefit “Honor Flight,” an effort to assist in transporting World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., to view monuments.

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to this. Robinson, a sophomore at Texas Southern University, described her personality as Continued from page 1 bright and bubbly. Sept. 6, 1989 to parents John “She left a permanent smile and Sheila Williams in Houson people’s faces after being ton, she was a lively child and around her,� Robinson said. young woman. “She always thought of others.� “Sydney was full of energy. Williams was from Spring, Bursting with her own individ- Texas, where she graduated ual personality and spontaneity. from Klein Collins High School She was very sweet and gave me in 2008. She was in her second hugs every time she saw me,� year at Texas A&M pursuing a said friend Renika Atkins, a ju- degree in telecommunications nior sociology major. “She was and media studies. a genuine person, point blank.� Her father said her reasons Williams’ infectious energy for attending Texas A&M inwas noticed by all who knew cluded the prestige, traditions her, Atkins said. and Aggie network. “She was just a joy to be “She realized that getting a around. Whenever someone college education was a must would meet her they would and that Texas A&M was one immediately bond with her. of the finest schools in the state That was really evident at the of Texas or the U.S. with its funeral service with the large own traditions,� John said. turnout and the outpouring of “She wanted to be an Aggie love that was expressed,� John and get that ring. She thought said. “In her short 20 years she that it would open many doors probably impacted more lives for her later in life in terms of than many people who lived to career opportunities.� be a lot older than she did.� While at A&M, Williams was Friend since high school Jen- involved in the Aggie NAACP aye Robinson said she can attest chapter and Habitat for Hu-

manity. She also attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Some of her hobbies included listening to music, reading, going to the movies, attending friends’ parties and being around her family, although there was nothing she wouldn’t try. “She tried her hand at anything from gymnastics and tumbling, to taking ballet lessons, to playing piano and to playing basketball,� John said. Keeping up with her academics was also one of Williams’ strong points. “She was not one to procrastinate when it came to school work,� John said. “She never wanted to walk away from a task.� Robinson will miss Williams’ laugh and smile the most. “I believe through a mixture of her spontaneity and genuine personality, she was able to make everyone around her smile and laugh,� Atkinson said. “Her missing presence will be noticed. We all miss her and she will never be forgotten.�

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until the end of the meeting and then she spouts out all these story ideas.” Flores said Ralston is deserving of the award. “It couldn’t have gone to a better person,” Flores said. “I’m very proud she works for The Battalion.” In addition to working for The Battalion , Ralston is involved in HOSTS, A&M Christian Fellowship and a Texas A&M radio program called “Invisible Jungle.” “It’s been great working with Katy, writing and editing scripts,” said Grant Atkinson, a senior aerospace engineering major and founding member of “Invisible Jungle.” “We’ve edited a few of each other’s scripts and it’s been a good experience working on the show with her.” Ralston said her favorite part of journalism is hearing the stories people have to tell. “My favorite stories were about really interesting people and organizations,” she said. “I liked discovering interesting things about everyday people that you didn’t realize had such a cool story.” Ralston said she plans to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. “As of now, I plan to go into broadcast journalism around central Texas, but I could also see myself being a writer for a nonprofit organization, that just writes about all their inspiring stories,” she said. “That’s really why I like local news, they talk about a lot of really interesting and inspiring local people.”

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can leak out of a black hole.” Hawking suggested the information inside of a black hole should not be lost, but he had difficulty in his research finding the answer to how the information could be preserved. To wrap up his lecture that was sprinkled with humor, Hawking said, “Black holes are not the inescapable prisons we once thought. So if you feel that you are in a black hole, don’t give up.” The lecture was followed by a question and answer session with a panel of distinguished physicists, with questions ranging from dark matter to how the universe will end. Jonathon Chung, a sophomore electrical engineering major, said the lecture was interesting but wanted Hawking to go into more detail. “The one thing that I did not know about black holes was the information conundrum about how information is going in and it seems to get lost while information is mass and energy,” Chung said. Eileen Cook, freshman forestry major, said she thought it was an interesting, funny and informative lecture. “I think it is awesome, I know he is really involved at the A&M campus, A&M has a really good physics program and it is an honor that he is here,” Cook said.

The Battalion Katy Ralston, a staff writer for The Battalion, was named a Roy W. Howard National Collegiate Reporting Competition winner. Ralston will join eight other winners in a 10-day, all-expense paid trip to Japan. “The Tuesday of spring break, I was driving back from Big Bend and I got a call from a number I didn’t know, and it was the lady from the competition calling to Ralston tell me they required information for the press release,” Ralston said. “Until then, I didn’t know I had won, I had to stop her and say ‘Wait, did you say winner?’” Ralston said she looks forward to seeing Hiroshima and meeting the dean of the journalism school at Indiana University. “I’m not sure if grad school in journalism is in my future, but it would be nice to have that contact,” Ralston said. Vicky Flores, the city desk editor for The Battalion, said Ralston is a great writer to have on The Battalion staff. “She’s a really good reporter, and very dependable,” Flores said. “She comes up with the best story ideas all the time. She sits there all quiet

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Hawking continued the lecture by explaining what exactly a black hole is as recognized by the modern scientific community. At the start of the lecture Hawking said a black hole is a star that is collapsed on its gravitational pull, and light cannot escape from this mass. A black hole does not retain information. “You can throw your diamond rings or your worst enemies, and all the black hole will remember is the total mass and the speed of rotation,” Hawking said. For most of his scientific career, nothing could ever escape from a black hole, but in recent years Hawking has changed his stance on the subject. Hawking explained this conundrum as an encyclopedia being burned to ashes — all of the matter is still there but it is extremely hard to pull out the original information. “This means that a black hole contains a lot of information that is hidden from the outside world,” Hawking said. “It is impossible that anything escape out of a black hole or so that’s what we once thought, but I discovered that particles

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ay goodbye to March Madness. Say farewell to the greatest month in sports. Bon voyage to the supreme sporting event this country has to offer. The NCAA, in its annual state-of-thegame speech last week, didn’t officially announce the expansion of the men’s tourDavid Harris nament field from 65 to 96. Officials did, pack lots of Gatorade, and maybe an extra set however, make it clear that such a change of legs as well. was imminent. See, here’s the issue — this is the greatest And in the process of realizing this ineviplayoff format in all of sports. So, why must tability, they’re letting everybody know they the NCAA fix what isn’t broken? Why must don’t give a damn about the fans, about the they water-down something to the point of players, about the regular season or about drowning? the end of the year conference tournaments. I mean, I get their argument. Who isn’t Nope. Nada. Nil. quivering in anticipation of watching a team As usual, the higher-ups in the college game like North Carolina, who went 5-11 in care about one thing and one thing only. conference play, battle it out with a middleYeah, you guessed it — cash, cold-hard cash. of-the-road Atlantic 10 team such as The head-honchos — more speRhode Island for a chance to move cifically, NCAA basketball vice onto the actual first round? The NCAA is president Greg Shaheen — spent Oh wait, that’s right. Nobody. in the midst most of his 2,500 word speech In this proposed 96 team of ruining outlining why this so-called slate, 13 of the 16 Big East the greatest hypothetical possibility was teams in 2010 would’ve gone sporting event even being brought into play dancing. That’s more than 75 when the NCAA tournament is in this country. percent. And it brings up a seriwidely regarded as the best tourous question — why would teams nament system in the country. battle it out all season on the hard“In terms of context, it’s important wood when all they really must do is achieve to point out that across the 88 championships mediocrity in order to earn an opportunity at that the association has, the majority of them a championship? have expanded in the last 10 years,” Shaheen The NCAA, in its current state, has it said. “The topic of field size is an evergreen perfect. There are no teams with losing contopic that is up to our membership.” ference records in the bracket. The way it’s Yeah, it may be, Greg, but you seem to currently constructed puts a major impetus on have forgotten to mention that little part success during the regular season and difficult where the expansion would give you the opscheduling. And if worst comes to worst, on tion to widdle your way out of the six-bilsomehow pulling together at the end of the lion-dollar deal you currently have with CBS season to win your conference tournament in order to grasp for a couple more zeroes. and sneak into the bracket. In this proposed tournament, 96 teams But, who am I to argue with the NCAA? would be admitted. Teams 33-96 would play I mean, I’m just a fan. They know from on Thursday and Friday in a gigantic slate experience, with the BCS, they can kick of glorified play-in matchups guaranteed to our desires to the curb and still turn a profit. ruin the luster and suspense the first two days Their concerns — and their bank accounts — seemingly bring every year. are truly the only things that matter. The victors would then move on and face So, I hope you all enjoyed the 2010 NCAA the awaiting 32 teams Saturday and Sunday. Tournament. That everyone was able to jump The winners of those matchups would move on the Ali — Faroukmadesh — or Butler or on to play in the “second round” Monday St. Mary’s bandwagon. And I especially hope and Tuesday. the riveting rollercoaster ride the last month Sorry, sorry. That’s a long-winded way provided has been truly blissful. Because in its of saying basically any team seeded higher newfound convoluted state, the NCAA tourthan eighth is, in a nutshell, screwed. Yeah, nament, like its football brethren, is assured to Northern Iowa, that means you. You too, become just another sporting event. Cornell. Go have fun playing three games in a matter of six days. Oh, and if you do, David Harris is a junior economics major and somehow, get through that gauntlet, the sports editor. Sweet 16 would start Thursday. Enjoy. And

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Left: Senior Elzé Potgieter fires a forehand in the Aggies’ loss to Notre Dame Monday at the Mitchell Tennis Center. Right: Freshman Nazari Urbina hits a backhand in the loss.

A&M women fall to No. 6 Notre Dame in close match this match was the doubles point,” Head Coach Bobby The Battalion Kleinecke. “We were up 5-3, The No. 39 Texas A&M 5-2 and 5-1, and it’s like we hit women’s tennis team hosted a wall.” the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Potgieter would go on to on “Dollar Day” Monday and win her singles match even after came up just short of beating the losing the first set 1-6 to ShanNo. 6 team in the nation. non Matthews. Potgieter would After leading midway then rally and win her next two through doubles, the Aggies sets 6-1 and 6-4. Urbina would would go on to lose the doubles lose in two sets to Frilling 6-1 point and three of the six singles and 6-3. Junior Morgan Frank matches to fall to the Irish 4-3. defeated Chrissie McGaffigan in Senior Elzé Potgieter and a three set nail biter that went freshman Nazari Urbina were down to a tiebreaker. defeated in doubles (8-5) by The Aggies were able to take Notre Dame’s Kristy Frilling two of three in the first three and Kall Krisik. The following slots in singles play, but after lostwo doubles matches were also ing the crucial doubles point, it taken by the Irish after the Ag- was not enough for the women gies looked like they were in a of A&M to pull off the upset. dominant position early. “We were playing well “I felt like we played good enough to get it,” Kleinecke enough, but the difference in said. “You are looking for

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4bdrm/2ba house. Close to campus, great floor plan, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com

3x3 duplex @ 2306 Antelope available 8/1/10. $1,100/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 3x2 duplex @ 2316 Pheasant$1000/mo. Available 8/1/10. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 3x2 duplex @ 907 Camellia available 8/1/10. $900/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 3x3 duplex @ 1814 Woodsman. Spacious floorplan, W/D included, large fenced backyard, pets welcome, on shuttle route. Available 8/1/10. $1100/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 3x3 duplex @ 2306 Axis available 8/1/10. $1,200/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 4/2 Den +gameroom. Very close to A&M. 1210 Westover. $1800/mo., 979-492-1983 or 979-822-2775. 4/2 HOUSE in great location, W/D conn., F/P, 1 car GARAGE, FENCED yard. 1509 Lemontree, CS. AVAILABLE 5/25, 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com 4/2/2 close to campus. Available August. 1205-Berkeley. Great floorplan, deck, W/D, no pets. $1595/mo. 979-731-8257. www.BrazoValleyRentals.com 4/2/2 house; 3003 Durango, CS., no pets/smoking, near shuttle, Available 7/1/10, $1450/mo. 979-450-0053. 4/3 house, 4024 Southern Trace, CS, built 2006. Granite couners, W/D included. $1450/mo. No pets or smoking. Available August 2010. 979-450-0053. 4/3, 3/3 &3/2 Townhouses, Duplexes &Fourplexes, 1250-1700sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing for 2010, excellent specials. 694-0320. office@luxormanagement.com 4bd/2ba Available Aug 1 good for A&M or Blinn Student, 10min to either, Large beautiful house with 2 living areas, master has spa-tub, 2-car garage, and plenty of off-street parking, w/d included, 1601 Woodland Bryan $1800/mo. call Karla (512)796-0636. 4bd/2ba less than 1 mile from TAMU. Hardwood floors, fenced yard, includes W/D and lawn service. $1450/mo. Available August. 404 Bay St. Call 979-450-5666. www.bcsrental.com

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4bdrm/2bth houses. Great Location. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, w/d, fenced yards. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com 4bdrm/2bth house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com 4bed/4bath Waterwood Townhomes, 1001 Krenek Tap Road across from C/S’s Central Park. Gated, security system, bus route, appliances+washer/dryer included. Available summer or fall 2010. Contact 281-793-0102 or Jimbo77@AggieNetwork.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. Leave message with owner at 512-477-8925. Available August. ADORABLE 2/1 HOUSE, EAST SIDE HISTORICAL DISTRICT, WOOD FLOORS, W/D conn., BIG fenced yard, EXT Strg, CARPORT. MOVE IN 5/11, $725/mo. 106 POLK. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com Aggie Station, 4bd/4ba Summer lease, 1bdrm. available, Please Contact 713-385-9683. Apartment in Woodlands 3bd/3ba $600/mo. Available for sub-lease call Kellie (214)274-6486. August, 2/1.5 duplex, large fenced yard. W/D connections, $675/mo. 979-693-0551. AWESOME 3/3 HOUSE, EVERYTHING NEW, MUST SEE! WILL FALL IN LOVE! AVAILABLE NOW! 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com Bike to campus, available May and August, 2/1 College Station duplex, fenced backyard, W/D connections, pets allowed, lawn care provided, E-walk shuttle route. $575-625. 979-218-2995. Brand new building! 2/2, move-in now! Summer lease okay. Walk to campus. 3/2, 2/2 available in August. Call 979-255-5648. Brand new luxury condos, granite countertops, tile flooring, great location. 979-693-4900. College Station Duplex. Nice 2bd/1.5bth. Central air/heat, fenced, appliances, lawn care. May 16. $600/mo. 979-764-7993.

COZY 2/1 Duplex, faux wood floors, W/D conn., some FENCED, lawn care PROVIDED @ all. Prices starting @ $525/mo. PRELEASE for MAY. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com Cripple Creek Condo for Rent! 2bd/2ba., W/D, available June 15, pool, tennis courts, information 903-819-2907. CUTE 3/1.5 HOUSE, W/D conn., privacy fenced yard. $775/month. AVAIL NOW or PRELEASE for MAY-AUGUST. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com Dainty 1/1, FAUX WOOD FLOORS, W/D conn., PRELEASE for MAY. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com Doux Chene Apartments. Preleasing six different floor plans. Call for special. 979-693-1906. Eastside Landing, 500 East 31st, 2/1 or 2/2 AVAILABLE ASAP, QUIET & HIDDEN location close to historic downtown, extended cable, high speed internet, and W/S all PAID! Reserved COVERED parking. PRELEASE for MAY. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com ENORMOUS 4/2 HOUSE w/ STUDY, 2500 sqft, W/D conn., 2 sided F/P, GIANT privacy fenced yard w/ lawn care PROVIDED. AVAILABLE NOW. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com FANTASTIC 2/1 FOURPLEX, W/D conn., BIKING/WALKING distance to TAMU, NORTHGATE AREA, PRELEASE for MAY or AUGUST. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com House for rent 3/1.5/1, 0.75 acres, horse ok, $875/mo., $875 deposit. 979-696-1670. LEASE THIS HIDDEN JEWEL Sonoma Terrace Apts, 611 S. Ennis, 2BR or 3BR, LARGE floorplans w/ HUGE living areas, TONS of storage, COVERED parking, extended cable, high speed internet, and W/S all PAID! 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com Luxury 3/2 duplex, $895/mo. Preleasing for May and August. 979-693-0551. Luxury townhome. Gateway Villas. 4bd/4bth, 1800/mo. Pre-lease summer/ fall 2010. 979-229-6935. MAGNIFICENT 4/2 HOUSE, ASF 2300, HUGE master bedroom, W/D conn., CARPORT, EXT Strg, shaded FENCED yard w/ BRICK PATIO. AVAILABLE for MAY, $1800/mo. 1106 DOMINIK. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com

Pre-leasing for May and August, 3/2 duplex, Cypress, Treehouse Trails, Pecan Ridge, fenced yard, local owner, www.c4properties.net Cathy 979.268.1074. Prelease for May or August. Large 2/2 with fenced yard, W/D connections, large closets, great location. University Oaks. $750/m. 979-693-1448. Ridgewood Village efficiency with loft. Uniquely designed floor plan. No pets, $385/mo, $250 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. $435/mo, $250 deposit, 1201-1209 Holik. 979-696-2998. Some short term leases available $495/mo. Storage Units; free rent w/ 4 mo. lease, 5x5-10x20, climate & non-climate. 979-693-0551 Sublease @ the tradition. 2010-1011 school yr. Renewal rate $4275/semester. Reg. 2 bedroom w/ unlimited meal plan. Plus $200 Cash!!! 832-382-6170. Summer sublease. 1/1 Briarwood Apartments. $564/mo. +util. Free HBO &cable. Very spacious, 670 square feet. 512-635-3929. Two rooms available in 3/2 on 3-acres, just four miles from campus. Horse property. $475/mo. Cable/Internet provided. 858-442-4918. Walk to Kyle Field! 4bd/2ba House, pre-leasing for August 1st. $1800/mo. 979-492-1983, 979-822-2775. WALKING Distance from campus. House with a huge backyard. Two bedroom, one bath. $800 Call 210-722-7327.

FOR SALE 3/2 doublewide near TAMU, 2 living areas, large island kitchen, walk-in closets, $52,500 OBO 979-777-0335. 3/3 duplex on 2818 and Villa Maria. W/D included; cable, internet; fenced. $197,500. 512-251-3901. dana.aquatech@austin.rr.com ADPi jewelry, 2 rings, 2 drop pendants, 1 pin with ring converter, black futon in very good condition, 979-571-7078. We buy keg shells. $25 cash. 979-739-7717.

HELP WANTED Ags! Looking for summer work? Earn $9000.00 this summer, build your resume, great experience, call Taylor, 214-707-9145.

MAY & AUG PRE-LEASE! Free Locator- United Realty- 979-260-1200. 1,2,3,4&5 bedroom in apartments, fourplexes, duplexes, condos, and houses. Call our free locators! Browse our wide selections at www.united-rico.com

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SOFTBALL? Registration for C.S. softball leagues are forming now, so get your coed, women’s or men’s team together. Individuals also welcome. Call 764-3486.

Move in 6/1/10. 4bdrm/2 jack and jill bath. W/D, lawn maintenance, pest control. $1460/mo. 3530 Farah, C.S. Contact 940-300-6220.

Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296. photoguy@io.com

New 2/2’s for May. 2mi to campus $1045 per mo. Wolf Run Condos. www.jesinvestments.com Broker/owner. 979-777-5477.

Career Apparel now hiring retail sales position P/T. Apply in person 4001 E. 29th #103. 979-260-2727.

NEW/NEWER, $710-$1395 per mo. 1/1, 1/1.5, 2/2, 3/3, Granite, Ceramic, Shuttles www.jesinvestments.com owner/broker 979-777-5477.

Chedder’s Casual Cafe and Fish Daddy’s on University Drive are now accepting applications for server and hostess. Come be a part of our friendly team! Apply in person. EOE.

One bedroom for rent in 3bedroom house. M/F, 1mi to campus. On bus route. $200/mo +1/3bills. Summer lease instead. Hot tub and game room. (979)739-7717.

Child Care- FT & PT shifts available. Some nights & Saturdays required. Apply in person at 3609 E. 29th St., Bryan.

Prelease for May or August, 2/1 fourplex. W/D connections, water paid. 609 Turner. $450/m. 979-693-1448.

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STUDIES IN PROGRESS ACNE STUDY Volunteers between the ages of 12 and 45, with facial acne are needed to participate in a 12-week clinical research study with an investigational topical medication. All eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study related acne evaluations by a dermatologist • Study related medication • Reimbursement up to $250.00 for time and effort For more information please contact:

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HELP WANTED City of Bryan now hiring lifeguards and water safety instructors, do not have to be certified, apply online bryantxjobs.com call 979-209-5222 for more information. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. COACHES WANTED! thusiastic, positive, coaches for YOUTH Season begins May 764-6386.

We need enmotivational VOLLEYBALL. 6, 2010! Call

Experienced part-time lawn maintenance workers needed. $7.50/hr. Call Kirk, 979-324-2719. Kingwood Country Club Hiring life guards and pool managers, No previous experience required. Call us at (800)210-0049 to apply.

LOST & FOUND

Lost Canon Powershot SD880 IS. Reward if returned. Call 936-222-1395.

MISCELLANEOUS SELL YOUR USED FURNITURE! Are you leaving this semester? Quality Used Furniture will buy your furniture. Free estimates and moving. Call Quality Used Furniture, 979-693-8669 or visit www.qualityusedfurniturebcs.com Mon-Sat. 9:00-5:30.

MUSIC Party Block Mobile DJ- Peter Block, professional 22yrs experience. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 979-693-6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com

PETS

Now hiring at the MSC Bookstore for summer and buyback. Come by room 110 in G. Rollie White today to fill out an application.

A+Teacup puppies: Maltese, Shorkies, Maltipoos, Yorkies &Poodles. $500 &up. 979-324-2866, linda_d_54@yahoo.com

Part time position, Tues/Fri morning for general cleaning of our retail store and offices. 979-690-6766.

Adopt Pets: Dogs, Cats, Puppies, Kittens, Many purebreds. Brazos Animal Shelter, 979-775-5755, www.brazosanimalshelter.org

Part-time job helping handicapped. Male student preferred. $330/mo. 30-hours/mo. 979-846-3376.

Adorable Maltipoo puppy comes with shots and supplies $400 (832)541-1418.

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 $7.25/hour. Apply on-line @ www.99Tutors.com, 979-255-3655. Web Designers/Programmers MEMdata, a College Station-based medical technology firm, is seeking multiple part time or full time Web Designers and Programmers that are well-versed in PHP programming and web design. Work with an existing team of IT professionals to improve our internal and external web design and functionality. MYSQL knowledge and experience a plus. Flash and other skillsets a plus. Flexible hours available. Send resume with PHP or Flash portfolio examples to careers@memdata.com. www.memdata.com Wine bar hiring 2 experienced waitstaff with wine knowledge. 1 dishwasher for Friday &Saturday. Call 979-204-6030.

REAL ESTATE We Buy Houses. Cash or take over payments. 979-220-3700.

ROOMMATES 1-F, studious, 2BR/2.5B furnished condo, pool, W/D, bus route, free Internet/cable, $500/mo. all bills paid, starting August, Call Christina 512-557-0256. 2 Bedroom, Furnished apartment, Cable and Internet connection, W/D, on bus route, $535/mo., $267/roommate, +utilities about $125/roommate, Christian Male roommates, 979-224-4098. 2-female roommates needed. 4bdrm/3ba house, W/D. $375/mo +1/4 utilities. 832-767-9182. Roommate(s) wanted to share large 4bd/2ba house, Available Mid May, for Summer Sub-lease or Full year, 1-mi. from campus, W/D, fenced yard, 3,200 sq.ft., $315/mo. 281-435-3431.

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Female roommate needed June 1 for 2bd/2ba townhome. River Oaks Townhomes, 1 mile from campus. W/D incl. $575/mo. plus utilities. 210-414-3575. One male roommate needed for a 4bd/2ba at The Trails at Wolfpen Creek starting in May. Contact Kevin at 214-676-6722. Roommates needed. 4bd/4bth $325/mo., washer/dryer. University Place on Southwest Parkway. 281-844-2090.

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WANTED I buy broken iPhones. Water damage, cracked screens, etc. For cash offer, email mybrokeniphone@gmail.com Want quick, fast cash? Sell your jewelry. Call 832-858-3295.

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AGGIE STUDENT EMPLOYEES during National Student Employment Week

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RAFFLE If you have a job, you will want to register for our HUGE drawing at the Student Employment tables located at Wehner on Monday and Tuesday. We have over 200 prizes donated by area businesses including free food, gift cards and more! Drawing will be on Friday and the winners will be contacted early the following week.

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DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS A&M Dallas Morning News Texas Monthly’s Paul Burka summed things up well: ‘the big question is how much [Perry’s] political meddling A&M can stand before the quality of the university is affected,’ he wrote. Here’s the answer: Not much more.” Editorial, The Dallas Morning News, 8/14/09

San Antonio Express-News Perry’s political influence at Texas A&M over the years has prompted concern that he is interfering with A&M’s mission.” Editorial, San Antonio Express-News, 9/11/09

The Eagle Perry just can’t seem to keep his hands off A&M. His meddling has cost the school greatly and it needs to stop. It is one of the great universities in the country, not his personal play toy.” Editorial, The Eagle , 9/13/09

Houston Chronicle Right now both universities and their students are victims of state government’s misplaced spending priorities. Until lawmakers increase higher-education funding, continuing tuition rates will restrict access to our institutions of higher learning at a time when our economy demands a highly educated work force.” Editorial, Houston Chronicle, 3/4/10

B i l l W h i t e , A G o v e r n o r f o r Te x a s ’ F u t u r e Under Rick Perry the average cost of college for a Texas A&M resident undergraduate increased by 76% from fall semester of 2003 to the fall semester of 2008. Too many families cannot afford to send their children to college because of skyrocketing tuition and cost of books. I will work to make college more affordable.”

Join Bill White’s Campaign for Governor Help move Texas forward and gain valuable experience Texas universities are too important to be used for political gain. Take on significant campaign responsibilites through our deputy field organizer, fellowship and internship programs. We have opportunities available for current college students and college graduates. Go to http://bw4tx.com/interns for more information and to submit an application. Get involved at Texas A&M by contacting Tommy Dew at tdew@gmail.com. Connect with Bill online! twitter @billwhitefortx www.facebook.com/BillWhiteTexas

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Jude Magaro sophomore general studies major

“Fantastic. Absolutely phenomenal. Having him on campus, talking here at Texas A&M is just absolutely incredible and truly speaks volumes for our university’s professions in the sciences. I know that I came to study at the right place.”

Kelli Hembis,

freshman nuclear engineering and physics major

“I thought it was very incredible. I thought it was very easy for someone to understand even if you don’t understand that sort of thing.”

Ben Lanifod,

sophomore international studies

“It was good. He seemed really down to earth, and he put things in terms that everyone could understand. He seemed like a really likeable guy, you know, sometimes when people get a lot of knowledge they kind of become a little bit arrogant, but he didn’t seem like that at all.”

Sam Newton,

sophomore nuclear engineering major

“I really enjoyed it. I’ve read Stephen Hawking a few times beforehand so I had a little bit of a basis of what he was doing. It was really good, very informative.”

Jeff McGee,

computer science graduate student

“I liked it. I thought it was really cool. My favorite part was when they were answering questions about the string theory and Stephen Hawking said “no,” and the guy had to step back and retract what he was saying.”

Lauren Guniga,

freshman biology major

“It was very interesting and I learned a lot. My mind is just blown.” Jonny Green — THE BATTALION

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Renowned physicist Stephen Hawking delivers his lecture “Out of a Black Hole” Monday before a sold out Rudder Auditorium.

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’m a bit of an experienced collector. I love being able to say, “I’ve met this person,” or “I shook his hand” or “I’ve stood in that place.” It must be my love of history that compels me to seek out today the things people will read about in the books of tomorrow.

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pelled him to popular fame. The world-renowned scientist was on campus Monday for two reasons. The auditorium inside one of campus’ newest buildings, the George P. Monday I added one more experience. At 7:12 and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Institute for Funp.m., history was wheeled across the stage in Ruddamental Physics and Astronomy, was named in der Auditorium, and all 2,500 of us in that sold out his honor at an invitation-only ceremony in the room (and 750 in the overflow) were able to say, afternoon. The main event — at least for those of “I’ve seen history. I’ve seen Stephen Hawking.” us lacking a doctorate degree in theoretical physics Hawking, an English physicist, cosmologist — was the public lecture he gave in Rudder, “Out and philosopher, to name just a few, bears titles as of a Black Hole.” superlatives most of us hand out as sarcastic slights. The lecture was an overview of his life work, He’s been called “the finest mind alive,” “Einand in the span of about 30 minutes he took audistein’s heir” and even “Master of the Universe.” ence members on a tour of black holes. BeginSuch titles might be a little grandiose, but this is a ning with an explanation of what these mysterious man who edits Einstein, so I’ll hold off on critiquobjects are, he worked his way through an ing his intelligence. explanation of how they function. In scientific circles, Hawking’s work on Hawking frequently interrupted Seeing one of black holes and the origin of the universe his scientific explanations with the world’s most has immortalized him. Throughout his jokes, sometimes making light reknowned scientists of himself. career he has expressed a hope for the discovery of a grand unified theory, is an experience “No one has found a black GUT, — one that reconciles seemingly attending Aggies will hole of this size,” Hawking irreconcilable elements of physics — and quipped while explaining necestreasure. believes the prospect of such a theory sary conditions for Hawking-rawould encapsulate all natural law. His popular diation detection, “which is a pity, science books such as “A Brief History of Time” because if they had, I would have won a and “The Universe in a Nutshell” have made him Nobel Prize.” The audience burst into laughter. more widely known among the public and proHis comment pointed to a larger issue of work

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within the field of theoretical physics — the overwhelming presence of largely untestable (at least with current technology) hypotheses. When an audience member asked whether string theory, one of the operating principles in a potential GUT, is testable, Hawking interrupted with his voicesynthesizer, “No!” Dealing with a field largely based in the theoretical, Hawking has always been intentionally ambiguous when answering questions of his own personal belief in God or a supernatural force, acknowledging the philosophical and theological implications of his questions and work. Without a doubt this contributes to his widespread popularity among modern philosophers and theologians looking to reconcile science and faith. In a culture that so often views science and religion to be diametrically opposed, Hawking doesn’t run from questions of philosophy and theology. On the contrary, he closes his most famous work, “A Brief History of Time,” by asserting that under a yet-unknown complete theory, GUT, scientists, philosophers, theologians and ordinary people could once again join together to collectively ask the question, “Why?” Hawking’s genius has left an indelible mark on human knowledge and understanding, while his diehard spirit, personable charm and quotable writing has endeared him forever to us who still love the rugged pioneer. Dr. Hawking, from me, Texas A&M, and all those who continue to be captivated by the mysteries of the universe — mysteries you have helped illuminate — thank you.

Adam Bechtold is a senior history major.

MAILCALL From Katie Bruner, freshman communications major This is in response to Wednesday’s article “Finding Fault with ‘Family Guy.’” While I am in no way arguing that the jokes made in the Down syndrome episode were pointedly referencing Sarah Palin’s child, I think that the author of this article could have made the point when this issue was actually still current news. Why the wait? And despite the prolonged delay before addressing this issue, nothing was said in this article that hasn’t already been argued when other news sources were giving their 2 cents. I’m not impressed with the journalistic snail’s pace that The Battalion and its writer approach current events.

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said. “Overall, it’s just really a shame to lose him. He could have done something really great in the future.” Hoa Le, Le’s mother, said he planned do research after graduation. Le was a 2007 graduate of Mayde Creek High School in Houston, and entered A&M as a freshman the same year. “He loved it. He loved A&M,” Hoa said. “He wanted to graduate on time that’s

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thebattalion why he was taking 17 credits this semester.” Le enjoyed his work; he was ambitious and wanted to succeed, Zheng said. “He was a really hard working person, and he did well academically,” Zheng said. In addition to his studies, Le enjoyed time with friends, comic books and video games. He was as fun-loving person, said Jordan West, a junior information systems major. “We hung out a lot in junior high and high school,” West said. “We were pretty

Brownlee said. “He was hysterical and aggravating but not in a bad way. He genuinely Continued from page 1 liked everyone and was just a great person. He was comical, said Stiles’ father, Franklin but also a real sincere person.” Stiles Jr. Stalber said nothing could get Stiles enjoyed the outdoors and was happy when doing any Stiles upset, “He was goofy, and always happy with whatever physical activity, Franklin said. “He played football his fresh- he did.” Stiles did not change his man year and sophomore year outlook on life when he in high school until he injured was diagnosed in June 2008. his knee,” Franklin said. “He “He gutted up and dug never complained though, even down deep and decided to fight though he could have won a through it,” Stiles said. “He title. That was just the kind of kept a positive attitude. This is kid he was.” a boy that didn’t give up.” After his injury, Stiles beBrownlee remembered that came involved in University at first Stiles was shocked at Interscholastic League, judghis diagnosis. ing teams, student coun“After the shock, he became cil and became passionate the most determined person to about hunting. beat his cancer,” Brownlee said. “Our family has a farm in “He was like a cat with nine Thrall that we’ve had for over 141 years. He loved it out there lives, there were so many times that [medically] he should have and he couldn’t wait to take died before it finally got him.” it over,” Franklin said. “He Even though his diagnosis would have been the fifth genwas tough on his family and eration to run the farm.” friends, Stiles’ positive attitude Close friend Blair Stalber enabled them to cope. remembered Stiles’ passion “He was crying and really for hunting. upset when he was first diag“Since he couldn’t play footnosed, but it took about a week ball anymore, he became obsessed for him to realize he was OK,” with the outdoors,” Stalber said. Stalber said. “I couldn’t stand it. “He loved hunting. I remember he would always talk to our teach- I saw him all the time and even two months afterward and I was ers about his experiences.” still crying. He would bring it Stiles’ best friend from high up. Like one day he told me school, Mason Brownlee, said he cherished the time he spent he had just written his will. He was just happy with what he with Stiles. dealt with; took everything in a “We started out as typical positive way.” friends but he became more Due to his illness, Stiles atlike a brother than anything,”

good friends. He liked to have fun.” Le will be remembered by his friends as someone who liked to make others laugh. “He was really unique,” said Brandi Taylor, a junior general studies major who said Le was one of the first people she met at A&M. “He was always trying to make people laugh. He was just really funny. He was really outgoing. He wanted to have a lot of friends and meet new people.” Editor’s note: At the request of Vinh Duc Le’s family, a photo was not printed with this article. tended community college for two years, but his dream was to attend Texas A&M. “I’m class of 1977 and John was well-steeped in Aggie lore,” Stiles said. Stiles transferred to Texas A&M and attended class for three and a half weeks before he died. “He was just tickled as all get out to be there. I got so many text messages from him about how happy he was,” Stiles said. “At home, he had so many friends and he made about 15 friends at A&M right away. He told me ‘well, I’m friends with everyone around me in my classes; guess I’ll have to start talking to people in the front and back of the classroom.’” What Stiles loved most about A&M was the challenge it presented, Stiles said. “He had to fight to get there. He was thrilled to be around people who shared his passions,” Stiles said. “People [at A&M] are motivated and nothing is handed to you. You have to earn it.” Stalber said Stiles’ passion for A&M began the day he heard his father talk about it. “He changed his major so many times, but his goal was always to go to school there,” Stalber said. “I know he was happiest there.” He is survived by his father Franklin Stiles, his mother Cynthia Bishop, his brother Adam and his sister Bethany.

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