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this day in

history April 20, 1999

● tuesday,

Two students enter Columbine High School in Littleton, Colo. and open ﬁre with multiple ﬁrearms, killing 13 students and teachers and wounding 25 others. The two students then killed themselves.

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Drug debate carries further

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Softly call the muster

■ Marijuana use and implications are brought up in political and social arenas

The most revered Aggie tradition encompasses all that A&M represents: family, friends and duty.

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b! Country and blues Texas A&M senior agricultural leadership and development major Cody Hamilton recently released his debut album “Southern Symphony.”

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! Dominant victory The No. 4 Aggie golf team won the Aggie Invitational in Bryan by 21 strokes.

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Pooper scooper When walking your dog, make the effort to pick up their droppings before someone steps in it.

Peligro! (danger) Mexican Drug War halts student organization benefiting girl education

Katy Ralston The Battalion Hundreds kidnapped, thousands killed and an immeasurable number kept in fearful silence. Violence spawned by warring drug cartels and government troops deployed to combat them — known officially as the Mexican Drug War — has killed 22,700 people since December 2006. The violence in Mexico has had an impact on one non-profit organization, started by A&M students, whose work centers around the city of Nuevo Laredo. Despite early talk of violence and

unrest in Nuevo Laredo, the organization Full Hearts continued trips to Casa Hogar with precautionary measures to stay in neutral places during safe daytime hours. In February daytime attacks began to take place, and they decided trips to the girls’ shelter in Nuevo Laredo were too dangerous. The decision was tough — tough on the girls who without witnessing blatant violence didn’t understand it, and tough on the members because they know this is the time the girls need them most, said Travis Helm, Full Hearts director and junior agricultural leadership and development major.

Helm said the drug war has not stopped them; it has just made them do something different. “We completely changed our mission last month to distance learning. Our viewpoint is education is an opportunity to grow, however a student cannot learn on an empty stomach,” Helm said. “Physically we teach through distance learning and financially we fund food.” All of the girls have been accepted into the Colegio America private school system where they struggled in English classes. To make up for their absence, Full Hearts has implemented See Mexico on page 8

The argument surrounding the legalization of marijuana is one that is polarizing in today’s political debates, especially today, which is widely known as 4/20, a day associated with marijuana legalization. In an Associated Press-CNBC poll, 33 percent of those polled favor legalization while 55 percent oppose it. The age group that favored legislation to legalize marijuana were those under 30. Jeff Boggs, 25, of Visalia, Calif., supports legalization, and said the dangers associated with the drug have been overstated. “People are scared about things they don’t know about,” Boggs said. Allen St. Pierre, executive director of the National Organization for the Reform of “People Marijuana are scared Laws, said the about organization things they has slowly don’t know made progress since it about.” was formed in - Jeff Boggs 1970. “Every single metric is pushing toward a zeitgeist in marijuana reform,” he said. However, a majority of people are still against legalization. Anna E. Williams, the assistant coordinator for the alcohol and drug education programs and student conduct in the Offices of the Dean of Student Life, talked about the short and long-term affects of marijuana on a person’s health. “For short term, the acquisition of new information and abilities are impaired while under the influence of marijuana,” she said. “Long term, people still will struggle with problem solving abilities. Damage to lungs is greater when smoking pot, carcinogenic hydrocarbons are greater in marijuana smoke and you really do not know what is in your marijuana, other drugs, other mind-altering substances. Williams said these additives are particularly harmful. “People who sell you marijuana do not have your best interests in mind, so the argument that it is all herbal and all natural isn’t correct,” she said. “Other drugs and other substances are often added to make it look greener, make it look like there is more of it, and make sure you See Marijuana on page 8

Yellow nuisance returns to Aggieland Katy Ralston The Battalion This spring, Texas A&M’s campus has a new color to add to the usual maroon and white: yellow. From the Sul Ross statue to dorm room windowsills, this season’s pollen has left a dusty coat on surfaces across Aggieland. “I thought my truck was white, but apparently it’s yellow,” said Sam Smith, a junior university studies major. “I’ve always wanted a yellow truck

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so now it saves me money on the paint job.” Different contributors are responsible for the increased amount of pollen this season. “It was a perfect storm of conditions coming together,” said Brent McRoberts, Texas A&M research associate and assistant state climatologist. “When you have a period of increased precipitation that follows a drought, like we had this past fall and winter, the plants See Pollen on page 2

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This year’s spike in amount of pollen has students under the weather and dealing with more allergy issues than before.

Special to The Battalion The Texas A&M College of Architecture is leading the way in enhancing environmental sustainability with the design of a solar light pipe that transfers natural light into office buildings. “The proposed system will passively integrate daylight and electric lighting in a single unit,” said Liliana Beltran, associate professor of architecture and the project’s principal investigator. Beltran said the light pipe the team created will be able to introduce enough luminosity that will account for

80 percent of light needed throughout the year, given the conditions of clear skies. The goals for the unit are to expand the area lit by natural light, integrate auxiliary electric lighting and reduce energy consumption in buildings. On Saturday and Sunday, students will showcase the design in a national sustainability competition sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency titled “P3: People, Prosperity, and the Planet Student Design See Lighting on page 8

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Farmers market

Pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday at Sbisa.

Country concert

Country band Crooks from Austin, Texas, will perform a free concert from noon to 1 p.m. Friday outside in front of the Student Recreation Center as part of the MSC Town Hall Lunchbox Concert Series.

Spring concert

The Texas A&M University Century Singers will perform a spring concert, “Choral Music A through Z,” from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday in the Rudder Theatre Complex. Tickets are available for $5 at the MSC Box Ofﬁce.

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ollege Station is generally synonymous with live country music. Because of its geographical location and laid back atmosphere, College Station is a breeding ground for new country acts; though unfortunately, many of these fail to stand out. Enter oneman band Cody Hamilton, whose new indie debut promises to offer something fresh to the College Station music scene. Hamilton’s debut, aptly titled “Southern Symphony,” works almost as homage to folk country and bluegrass singers of years passed. With these added textures, “Southern Symphony” stands out from the crowd as a collecJoe Terrell tion of songs written by a man firmly rooted in the genre’s past — and when I say written, “3Apart.” Following his move to College Station, that’s exactly what I mean. Hamilton started a band called “The Peacemakers” Except for one cover song, Hamilton, a seand he has performed with fellow singer Laura nior agricultural leadership and developLee, as a folk duo (Lee performs on the Texas A&M ment major, has written every track album, as well). student Cody on the CD. Not just content with “Southern Symphony” opens that, Hamilton also plays nearly Hamilton offers a with the feel good tune “Good every instrument that can be fresh indie debut Day,” a piece about a man comheard throughout the CD, which ing home to see his girl. Built album with a includes an acoustic guitar, resoaround a simple tuneful melody, southern sound nator, 12-string guitar, mandolin, “Good Day” succeeds with easy and hints of banjo, fiddle, viola, percussion, to follow lyrics and a gorgeous bluegrass music. accordion and French harp. The chorus, which is supported by Lee’s knowledge that the soundscape in the astounding vocal inclusion. While background is not filler completely changes it’s risky to build a whole song around a few the listening experience, making the CD stand chords, Hamilton pulls it off flawlessly, either that as a testament to one man’s musical diversity. or you’re too busy smiling to notice the difference. Hamilton began his career playing guitar in The next two tracks, “All I Write Are Sad churches and Country Opries around central Songs” and “Morphine,” unfortunately tread on Texas with a bluegrass gospel group called familiar ground and are almost instantly forget-

table, though “Morphine” is saved by a clever harmonica solo toward the end. “Streets of L.A.” is what “Party in the USA” would’ve sounded like if Miley Cyrus had decided to become a bluegrass singer. “Amber Marie” and “Hazel Eyes” are the two ballads of the album. Of the two, “Hazel Eyes” is clearly Nicholas Badger — THE BATTALION the best, as it treads toward “Southern Symphony” is a mix of country and bluegrass, a alternative territory. The only unique blend on the country music scene in College Station. cover song “Deep Ellum Blues” is the highlight of the “Southern Symphony” succeeds on the talent album. In this track, Cody Hamilton shows himof creator Hamilton. The sound is carefree in its self as a clear virtuoso at the acoustic guitar. I’ve obvious homage to its folk roots. While it’s far always loved the sound of acoustic better than from perfect, as it has a few forgettable tracks and electric guitars and this is one of those songs that Hamilton’s voice strains a bit on the high notes, remind me why. Hamilton literally shreds on the it is an impressive debut from a College Station acoustic during this tune, on par with Kaki King resident and dares to offer something different. and the Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, though I think the tune would’ve worked better as an instrumental piece to fully showcase the breathtaking instrumentation. The pop song of the album, “She’s A Cadillac,” is the catchiest piece on the album, swinging from lyric to lyric with quick Joe Terrell is a sophomore punches. telecommunications major.

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Freshman Case Cochran tees off for the A&M golf team during the Aggie Invitational this weekend at Traditions Golf Course in Bryan. The No. 4 Aggies won the tournament that included No. 1 Oklahoma State.

No. 4 A&M golf team laps field by 21 strokes at Aggie Invitational Beau Holder The Battalion In what was supposed to be its final tune-up before the start of the Big 12 Championship Tournament, Texas A&M played its best golf of the year en route to a two-day obliteration of the Aggie Invitational field. The No. 4 Aggie men’s golf team had their only home tournament of the season on Saturday and Sunday at the Traditions Club, finishing the first day with a 15-shot lead and ultimately winning the tournament by a dominating 21 strokes over second-place and No. 1-ranked Oklahoma State. A&M sophomore Jordan Russell was the

tournament’s individual champion, finishing 10 strokes under par overall. Russell was joined by four other teammates among the top six. Sophomore Geoff Shaw finished second — one stroke behind Russell — juniors Conrad Schindler and Ignacio Elvira tied with Texas Tech’s Tyler Weworski for third and senior Andrea Pavan tied for sixth. “I think [the lopsided win] means that we’re really good on this golf course,” A&M Head Coach J.T. Higgins said. “I hope it also means that we’re going to be really good at Whispering Pines [site of the Big 12 Championships] next week.”

Behind Russell’s final-round 67, the defending NCAA champion Aggies finished at -38 for the tournament. The top-ranked Cowboys, their closest competitor, finished at -17. “It was fun to play at home in front of everybody,” Russell said. “I was focused on trying to avoid mistakes and helping the team as much as I could, and I ended up playing pretty well. It was fun. All my friends that I went to high school with were out here. My whole family was out here. That was fun, and it’s fun to play well.” His coach expressed pride and happiness for the star performer. “I know how much he’s put into this and how hard he’s

worked, so I know it’s pretty special for him to win it on his home course in front of his home crowd,” Higgins said. “The roar when he made the eagle on 15 was loud. When I heard it I thought it sounded like a pro tournament.” Also in the field were No. 7 Texas, No. 14 Texas Tech and No. 24 TCU. The Red Raiders finished third at -13 and the Longhorns fifth at +12, 50 shots behind the Aggies. “This was a great field of teams, and there was some fantastic players here,” Higgins said. “So for our guys to play this well, and all of them at the same time, is a huge accomplishment.”

ening. Jerry Jones’ much publicized and widely scrutinized drunken ramblings on Bill Parcells and Tim Tebow is just the latest in a long list of examples of celebrities whose reputations have been tarnished due to a lack of integrity and a newfound form of “journalism.” In this era of instant gratification, VIPs are never safe. They’re always on the verge of torment and embarrassment. Nowadays, every mannerism and word is analyzed and perlustrated, setting and context be damned. Credibility is no longer an issue in this day and age. Anybody can be a journalist if they happen to be at the right place at the right time with camera phone in tow. And to those of you who believe Jones should issue an apology for the remarks he made off the record at a gathering on a Saturday night, please get over yourself. It is, instead, the major news outlets that owe Jones a major apology. By airing the grainy footage, they lent credence to all of society. Anybody at a bar. Or at a club. If there is a celebrity in sight, you too can break news. And that’s a huge problem. You see, Jones’ actions aren’t a rarity by any means. His comments weren’t menacing or distasteful at all. It was the kind of friendly, joking encounter most of us experience on any weekend evening. I can promise if you followed me on a Friday night, the footage would not, by any means, be glamorous. So, why must we put him under such an intense microscope? He, like us, is a human being. And he, like us, should be granted the right to enjoy himself a couple cocktails without having to look over his shoulder every couple seconds for an intruding voice recorder or hidden camera. See, there used to be an invisible line. An understanding of sorts. For instance, back at the 1994 NFL meetings, Jones, a couple glasses of Merlot deep, said to a couple beat reporters that 500 coaches could do the job then-Head Coach Jimmy Johnson did while coaching the Cowboys. Did they run off and call their higher-ups immediately? No. They waited until the next morning to get the full scoop from Jones on the record. That was, of course, when off the record actually meant something. When reporters and dignitaries could actually have legitimate conversations. When fame didn’t entail having to perform your daily tasks with trepidation and paranoia. Now, with gossip outlets and society’s incredulous curiosity, everything — and I mean, everything — has become, in essence, on the record. So, calling any and all. Go get a camera phone. Or a voice recorder. You too can be a “journalist.” It’s this realization that is in the process of ruining honest reporting. And it’s this realization that is sending public figures further and further into hiding. David Harris is a junior economics major and sports editor.

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FOR RENT $295, 1-room in shared, furnished apartment. All bills paid. Short term leases o.k. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $375 available now. 1/1, 2/1, 2/2 Free Wi-Fi, On Northgate, on Shuttle. Short term leases ok. Call agent, Ardi. 979-422-5660. $900 Available Now or Pre-lease, 3 & 4 bdrm. houses near TAMU, pets ok. Call Agent Ardi 979-422-5660. 1,2,3,4 Bd houses and duplexes for rent. www.aggierealestate.com Text/call Ami 979-324-6653. 1,2,3,4 bedroom apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Available May or August. 979-693-4900. 1-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 979-696-2038. 1/1 DELIGHTFUL DUPLEX, WOOD FLOORS, W/D conn., FENCED w/ lawn care PROVIDED, COVERED PARKING, Ext. Storage. PRELEASE for MAY. 979-775-2291. 979-775-2291. 1/1 loft, CS, off of University, $575/mo, on bus route, W/D, 979-324-9666. 1/1 w/ STUDY, close to Blinn, W/D conn., some fenced or w/ patios, $565-$615/mo includes Extended Cable, High Speed Internet, W/S. AVAIL NOW or PRE-LEASE for MAY-AUGUST. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com 115 Rebecca, Bryan. AMAZING 3/2 HOUSE w/ SUNROOM, W/D conn., WOOD FLOORS, COVERED PARKING, HUGE shaded FENCED yard w/ closed in PATIO. $1050/mo. AVAILABLE NOW. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com 2/1 Houses, BIKE or WALK to TAMU. Hardwood floors, large yards. Pet friendly. $700/mo. Call 979-696-1444. Visit www.stalworthonline.com

2/2 Fourplex. Upstairs, wood floor, deck, pets allowed, close to campus, on bus route. Available August. 979-204-1950. 2bd/1.5ba w/study. Fenced, covered parking, pets ok, updated. 1714 and 1716 Leona. On shuttle and biking distance to campus. $750/mo. 979-776-8984. aggielandrentals.com 2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq.ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. Bus route. $550/mo. +$300 deposit. 210-391-4106. 2bd/1ba College Station Duplex, off SW Parkway, Available August, W/D Connections, Shuttle, Fenced Backyard, No Pets, $675/mo. (979)324-6583. 2BR DUPLEXES and FOURPLEXES, WIDE VARIETY to choose from, W/D conn., F/P, fenced, Pets welcomed. Prices start at $515. NOW or PRELEASE for MAY or AUGUST. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com

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FOR RENT 3/3 duplex. 1003 Sun Meadow Court. Large fenced backyard. W/D included. Available August 1, 2010. Call 979-571-3036. 3/3 Spacious Duplexes off Graham. Aggie-Owned. 1,411SF. W/D and Lawn Care included. $1000/mo. Must See! 713-397-3444. 3bd/2ba house, wolfpen creek area. $1200/mo, near park, on bus route, call 936-537-1282. 3bd/3ba. Duplexes. Close to campus, Great backyards. Fairly New! 979-693-4900. 3bdrm/3bth house. Great floorplans, fenced yards, W/D, tile floors, icemakers, alarm systems. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com 3BR w/ STUDY HOUSE, WOLF PEN AREA, CLOSE to TAMU SHUTTLE, W/D conn., FENCED yard w/ lawn care PROVIDED. $895/mo. NOW or PRELEASE for MAY and AUGUST. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.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.

3/1 HOUSE, WOLF PEN AREA, W/D conn., FENCED yard w/ lawn care PROVIDED, 1CAR GARAGE, CLOSE to TAMU SHUTTLE. $815/mo. NOW or PRELEASE for MAY-AUGUST. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com

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.

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3/2 duplex, 1920 Holleman Dr.W. Available August. Great location, tile, new carpet and wood floors, newly updated, fenced backyard, W/D, shuttle, bike to campus, pets okay, $1150/month. 979-255-5628.

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3/2 Duplex, Close to Campus, $675/mo. for Summer lease. Call 903-658-0130. 3/2 Duplex, Fenced backyard, w/d included, pets ok, $1500/mo. available August, 505-401-8175. 3/2 duplex, fenced, pets allowed. New carpet/tile, w/d, off Graham Rd., $930/mo. total. 210-687-5111. 3/2 duplex. 5-minutes from campus, fenced yard, bus route, fairly new. Call 214-505-6534, 469-233-4653. 3/2 duplexes. Prelease August. Very nice. 5mins to campus. W/D. Lawn care, security system. $900/mo. 979-691-0304, 979-571-6020. 3/2 fourplexes, close to campus, on bus route, W/D, newly renovated, very nice, must see. southwoodplace.com 979-822-3520. 3/2 HOUSE, W/D Conn, F/P, SHADED fenced yard w/ DECK and PATIO, 2 CAR GARAGE. AVAILABLE NOW, 3005 JENNIFER,CS. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com 3/2 Townhouses &Apartments, 1250sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, walk-in pantry &closets, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing for 2010, excellent specials. 979-694-0320, office@luxormanagement.com 3/2, 5/4 C.S. duplexes. Garage, on shuttle, very nice, tile, fireplace, W/D, fenced, lawn service, pets OK. Available August. 979-255-0424/ 979-255-1585. 3/2, spacious, fenced backyard, W/D, in the country, 7 miles from campus, $1200/mo. 979-777-7151.

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 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 Available August1, about 1mi. from A&M , Across the street form shuttle, large bedroom, and plenty of closet space, W/D included, nice fenced yard, good seperation of space, 2 large living areas, 303Fairway Bryan, updated 2009 $1600/mo. Call Karla (512)796-0636.

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FOR RENT 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 4bd/4ba houses. Brand New, great size, great location, AAF 979-693-4900. 4bd/4ba. +study, New Home, Available August, 2 blocks from TAMU, 1206 Milner, asking $2400/mo. includes W/D and lawn service. Call 979-450-5666. www.bcsrental.com 4bd/4bath, extra study, 2-yr old duplex located at 113 Kleine in CS; tile floors, large fenced backyard, yard care and pest control provided; $1600/mo, available June 2012. Call 979-696-6839. 4bdrm/2.5 bth Spanish style duplex w/garage + off street parking. Security system. All appliances including w/d. $1550/mo. No pets, Available in August. 979-297-3720 or 979-292-6168 4bdrm/2ba., 2-living, 2-dining, 2 car garage. Available 5/1/10. Call 979-690-6735. 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 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. 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 sublet 4bd/4ba, $485/mo. One room available. Call 713-385-9683. Attention Sorority Sisters. 4br/3ba House available Aug 1st. $375/bdrm. 210-289-1609. 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

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Big 3/2 duplex with all appliances, lawncare, tile and carpet, fenced yard. $900-$1050. 979-324-5835. Bike to campus, available August, 2/1 College Station duplex, fenced backyard, W/D connections, pets allowed, lawn care provided, E-Walk shuttle route. $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. Callaway Villas. 2bdrm/2ba. flat. $675/person, 1/bdrm available for Fall. Free utilities. 713-385-9683. CHARMING 2/1 DUPLEX, WOOD FLOORS, stackable W/D INSTALLED, fenced yard w/ lawn care PROVIDED. PRELEASE for MAY. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com

MAY & AUG PRE-LEASE! Now open SATURDAYS! Free Locator, United Realty, 979-260-1200. 1-5 bedroom in apartments, fourplexes, duplexes, condos, and houses. Browse our wide selections at www.united-rico.com 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. New 2/2’s for May. 2mi to campus $1045 per mo. Wolf Run Condos. www.jesinvestments.com Broker/owner. 979-777-5477. New homes for rent close to campus! 4bdrm/4ba., 3bdrm/2ba. Call today! 254-721-6179. Broker.

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

New listing! 2-female roommates needed in 3br/3ba, 1-story townhome, 1500sf, only 8 years old, on bus route and 10 min walk to Kyle. W/D, walk-in closets, tile and laminate floors, large kitchen, covered parking. $450/each roommate + some utilities. 713-301-7627.

Cripple Creek Condo for Rent! 2bd/2ba., W/D, available June 15, pool, tennis courts, information 903-819-2907.

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.

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

Pre-leasing for August. 3b/1.5b, carport, on shuttle, pets ok, fenced, $750/month. aggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984.

Dainty 1/1, FAUX WOOD FLOORS, W/D conn., PRELEASE for MAY. 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.

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 Female subleaser for summer 2010. 1bd furnished townhome. $400/mo. +1/4util. Call 903-830-5281. House for lease. 3/2/2, large fenced backyard, off Rock Prairie. W/D, refrigerator, fire place. $1500/mo. Available 6/1/10. 281-342-6969, gary@garygillen.com 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. 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

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Prelease for August $1050.00! 3bd/2.5bth in CS. Serene country setting, minutes from A&M, full-size W/D and kitchen appl, lawn care, pest control & garbage included. Fenced backyards. Pets (including large dogs) welcome. Must see! Call for tour. 979-845-0300. 979-255-3280. www.topdogmanagement.info Prelease for May or August, 2/1 fourplex. W/D connections, water paid. 609 Turner. $450/m. 979-693-1448. 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. Special offer for June &July sublease! 3bed/3bath luxury townhome directly across from clubhouse at Woodlands apartments. $400 with private bath, large closet, endless amenities, and everything included! Call Miranda 281-217-5081. Storage Units; free rent w/ 4 mo. lease, 5x5-10x20, climate & non-climate. 979-693-0551 SUMMER SUBLEASE. 1/1 Briarwood Apartments. $414/mo. +util. Free HBO &cable. Very spacious, 670 square feet. 512-635-3929. Summer sublease. Duplex with private bedroom &bathroom. On bus route, free cable &internet. $320/mo, includes utilities. 210-473-1586. 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. Classiﬁeds continued on page 7

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FOR SALE 3/2 doublewide near TAMU, 2 living areas, large island kitchen, walk-in closets, $52,500 OBO 979-777-0335. Baseball/Football/Basketball cards for sale/buy/trade. Sports Card Show May 2nd, 9am-5pm. Hilton Hotel, 801 University Dr. aggielandsportscards@gmail.com 979-204-9526.

GARAGE SALES Fundraiser Garage Sale Saturday April 24th 7am-2pm, St. Michaels Episcopal School, 2500 S. College Avenue, Bryan. No early sales please.

HELP WANTED 7F Lodge. Part-time housekeeper/clerical needed. 15 to 20 per week. Some weekends. Call 979-255-3310. Ags! Looking for summer work? Earn $9000.00 this summer, build your resume, great experience, call Taylor, 214-707-9145. 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. Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296. photoguy@io.com Bartenders Needed, earn up to $250 per day, no experience required, will train, Ft/Pt. Call Now 877-405-1078. 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. City of Bryan now hiring lifeguards, water safety instructors, camp staff, and recreation assistants. Do not have to be certified, apply online bryantxjobs.com call 979-209-5222 for more information. City of College Station Conference Center, 1300 George Bush Dr. hiring part-time Program/Event Assistant @-$8.70/hr. Schedule and coordinate client events. Must be dependable, excellent people skills, computer literate, accounting experience or accounting classes, a plus. Work 10-18 hrs/week M-F, between 8am-5pm. Apply by Friday April 30, 2010 at city of College Station Human Resources, 1101 Texas Ave. College Station, Texas or online at cstx.gov 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.

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Full time medical technician for growing allergy practice wanted. 4 year degree and 1 year commitment required. 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 health care and can help a candidate get into medical school. E-mail resume to docmgr@yahoo.com Household cleaning, ironing, organizing help needed. Minimum 6/week $10/hr. Heavy detailed cleaning inside and out, year-round commitment necessary, begin work immediately. Fax info to 979-690-8075. Hullabaloo Diner hiring experienced waitstaff. Call for interview /appointment. 979-676-0329. J. Cody’s hiring kitchen help and cashiers. Apply within, 3610 S. College. No experience necessary, just common sense! Kingwood Country Club Hiring life guards and pool managers, No previous experience required. Call us at (800)210-0049 to apply. Looking for part-time receptionist. Phone skills, some computer entry and knowledge recommended. 979-778-9990. Maintenance Helper/Groundskeeper Needed! Full-time position, Apply in person at 1507 S. College Ave. (979)775-2291. Medical office now hiring F/T Medical Tech/ Injectionist/ Lab Tech. Great experience for student applying to medical school. Science Degree and one year commitment required. Call 979-485-0571 to inquire. Apply in person at Allergy Associates, 3306 Longmire Dr., College Station, TX 77845. P/T leasing agent. Must have prior experience in leasing/management. Call for details. 979-314-1333. P/T Receptionist needed for Church Office. Computer skills in Excel and Word necessary. 10-15 hours/week. Some flexibility considered with class schedule. Contact Mary at 979-776-5000 or e-mail at mary@christsway.org P/T service station attendant and lube tech. Basic Automotive knowledge. Villa Maria Chevron, Villa Maria & E.29th. 979-776-1261. Part Time M-F Clerical with multi-phone experience, must be able to work through summer, Apply in person, 1602 Rock Prairie west building suite 430.

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Part-time summer help. Apply in person. Conlee-Garrett Moving and Storage. 600 South Bryan Ave, Bryan. 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

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 A+Teacup puppies: Maltese, Shorkies, Maltipoos, Yorkies &Poodles. $500 &up. 979-324-2866, linda_d_54@yahoo.com Adopt Pets: Dogs, Cats, Puppies, Kittens, Many purebreds. Brazos Animal Shelter, 979-775-5755, www.brazosanimalshelter.org Pomeranians. AKC. Shots. Only 2 males left. $450 (979)575-3130.

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Well, my suggestions seem to have fallen on deaf ears, because the very next day there was another door prize waiting for me when I got home. It looked like I’d have to take matters into my own hands (hopefully not in a literal sense). Now taking the law into your own hands is a dangerous business, and so I was understandably hesitant. After all, what if I ran out of super glue? Worse yet, what if the dog licked me? Through careful observation of my enemy, I concluded that dogs spend 50 percent of James Cavin their time licking people, and the other 50 percent licking their own buttholes. jor causes of poop is food? That’s right, These two activities do not go together by feeding an animal, you are directly in my book. Besides, taking things into causing poop. Who would have guessed your own hands is a slippery ethical these completely opposite processes had slope. Sure, it starts with just dogs and anything to do with each other? super glue, but before you know it, it’s Anyway, the solution seemed pretty annoying blue tooth headset bathroom obvious. talker and a cattle prod. “Excuse me,” I said, the next time I Anyway, I went to get some moral caught my neighbor. “But did you know advice from a friend of mine who was that you won’t have to do this anymore planning on going into the priesthood. if you stop feeding your dog? He listened to my story, and then Pretty easy solution, if you replied, “OK, here’s what you Neighbors need ask me.” do: next time you see them and to be more I was once again they run away back to their treated to the awkapartment, you follow them considerate when ward silent power back, and then poop on their allowing their dogs walk of shame. doorstep.” to answer nature’s “Or,” I shouted at Which is probably why I’m call. Pick up after her retreating silhoustanding in a Brazos County your pets. ette. “If for some reason holding cell right now. On the you are really attached to bright side, I’m not standing in giving your dog food, I have a poop. They have a drain in the middle tube of super glue. You can borrow it any of the floor for that. time you want! I’ll trade you the whole thing for some new shoes!” James Cavin is a senior English major.

oop. Let’s face it, it happens. All around the globe, poop exists in every imaginable variety. To quote one of the greatest children’s books of all time, “everyone poops.”

Why am I talking about this? Because right now, I am standing in poop variety # 624.27: which belongs to a small, yappy, obnoxious dog owned by your neighbor who insists on taking it to do its business on the small patch of grass right next to your parking spot. So that when you get home from class the very first thing you do is hop out of the car into a nice cushioning layer of digested Purina. I know this is the case because last time I was parking my car, I saw said neighbor in the act (or rather the dog was in the act, but you get what I mean). “Excuse me,” I said, “but I appear to be standing in poop belonging to your dog, which I might add, is not allowed by this apartment complex.” “Excuse me,” said the offending neighbor, “but I am now going to silently power walk back to my apartment and pretend that you didn’t see me doing this.” “Fine then, I will continue making awkward eye contact as you do so.” Well what do you do about poop? (If you’re my neighbor, you put it in front of my car door.) It seemed pretty odd to me that something like a dog, which has been domesticated for at least 100 years, would still exhibit undesirable behaviors like this. Shouldn’t we have selectively bred it out by now? So I did a little bit of research and made some startling discoveries. Did you know that one of the ma-

MAILCALL From Alex Horn, junior political science major In response to the mailcall on Tuesday, I enjoyed the fact that a man who graduated from Texas A&M 30 years ago claims to speak on behalf of the student body. All of the arguments were also valid in the 60’s during desegregation. The GLBT community and every single student at Texas A&M has the right to be accepted for who they are and they should be free to take part in all Aggie

traditions without the fear of harassment and persecution. It is sad that The Battalion chose to run a disgustingly homophobic letter from a gentleman who is so out of touch with reality it is painful. I am a current student at Texas A&M and I DO care whether or not GLBT students are comfortable at Texas A&M. So to the author of Tuesday’s mailcall, please stop claiming to speak on my behalf, because you don’t.

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Competition for Sustainability.” “The amount of daylight that we are getting in an office simulation is outstanding and will be a building block of sustainable construction in the future,” said Vishal Porwal, construction science graduate student. “Moreover, we are looking forward to winning this competition so that we can experiment light pipes in a bigger building simulation.” The students have completed the first phase of the contest, in which they competed to receive a $10,000 grant to construct the design. During the second phase

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Skype teaching four times a week. “Now that we are not going down there right now we are having to improve our Skype teaching program. Some of the things they have been developing is more skills like how to converse, how to piece together conversations, and basic English terms for school as well as personal relationships in schooling,” Angel, a freshman civil engineering water resources major, said. Another problem Casa Hogar faces is food. Two of the previous funders have dropped support, leaving Casa Hogar

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such a law would significantly impact, in particular, a learning environment,” she said. “I think colleges and universities would struggle to adapt to such a law, and could have some serious behavioral consequences that the university would be required to respond to.” Officer Rhonda Seaton, the public information officer for

College Station Police Department was not able to comment on what consequences the legalization of marijuana could bring, but did provide the current penalties. These range from a Class B misdemeanor to a second degree felony, according to the Health and Safety Code.

of the competition in Washington, D.C., the design will be judged, and the students will be competing for up to a $75,000 reward, which will be used for improvements in the design. “Our project proposes to further develop and implement a passive sustainable horizontal light pipe system that integrates natural light, electric light, lighting controls and automated blinds” Beltran said. In order to achieve the goal, Beltran said, they are going to build a unique day-lighting facility that will be able to hold many different light pipe designs for different types of building spaces. The students have worked

throughout the year on the design and are excited to continue on to the competition in Washington, D.C., Beltran said. “We are really excited to travel to D.C. to represent A&M. This horizontal light pipe project is getting a lot of attention from a number of sources,” said Nicholas Gignac, architecture graduate student. “We have had many prominent architects from major firms visit the project site and they have shown great enthusiasm about the future of this idea.” Gignac said he believes the team has potential to win the Environmental Protection Agency Expo and receive a grant to continue research.

with a lack of adequate meals for the girls. Now all of Full Hearts’ fundraising goes toward food for the shelter. “We want to help the city. We want to somehow change the circumstances there and we realized Casa Hogar is really our only hope,” Helm said. “Those girls don’t have a lot and they come from really bad situations but they have more love than almost any other individual you’ll ever meet. They know what unconditional love is and they show it, and in that we know that they can be the change.” The educational opportunities for girls in a shelter are almost nonexistent in the town controlled by the Gulf Cartel, Helm said, so the mission of Full Hearts became to educate, motivate and develop the girls of the shelter. Until two months ago, members of Full Hearts would take monthly trips to the shelter to build relationships with the girls and gain their trust. In 2008, nearly 90 people made the five and a half hour drive for a weekend trip over the course of the semester. “There were really only about three weekends in that semester where we weren’t down there,” Helm said. They would conduct weekly English lessons via Skype in College Station. And the work was making a visible difference, Helm said. “A lot of the times the girls would be happy but you could see deep in their eyes just hopelessness,” Helm said. “Now these girls, they don’t stop laughing when we are there. It’s completely different than what I remember three years ago, because they believe in themselves.” At the start of the work with the girls the simple question ‘what do you want to be when you grow up’ was met with hopelessness. “They would literally say, ‘why do you ask me that because you know I can’t do anything I want to do,’” Helm said. After two years the answers stood in contrast. The question was met not only with specific answers, but plans to do it and how they were going to get there, Helm said. “Our main thing is we have helped get them excited and motivated them about wanting to learn English and carry on with their education,” said Bryce Angel, Full Hearts associate director. “Instilling that desire, lighting the fire for them to enjoy education.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

How to help out Full Hearts is open to anyone. There are many ways to get involved, from signing up for a Skype teaching time, to helping out with events and fundraisers and ﬁnancial donations. Donors will receive a care package including information about the organization, information about the girls and Full Hearts merchandise. To ﬁnd out more about Full Hearts or how to help visit http:// fullhearts.org.

The drug war and study abroad The escalation in violence along the Mexican border has prompted the U.S. Department of State to issue a travel warning to citizens visiting the border cities of Tijuana, Nogales, Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Monterrey and Matamoros. University rule states travel by undergraduate students will not be approved when the travel is to any foreign country under a travel warning. As a result, studying abroad to the areas mentioned in the travel warning has been restricted and some student organizations have had to stop work across the border. “This one was very unusual because it is not the country, but just a speciﬁc area of the country,” Study Abroad Director Jane Flaherty said. “There were very few students scheduled to go to any of those locations. Most of the A&M students who take study abroad programs in Mexico are going to areas that are not near the areas that are mentioned in the travel warning or impacted by the activities there.”

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