The Battalion: April 23, 2010 by The Battalion

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Professors Alain Lawo-Sukam and Eduardo Espina challenge players to dream big: high school graduation, college, medical school, law school, graduate school.

Changing a mentality, a life Volunteer your time Team BCS is looking for volunteers to help coach, motivate and inspire the children in the BryanCollege Station area. If you’re interested, contact Eduardo Espina at eduardo espina2003@ yahoo.com

Two A&M professors give up free time to coach soccer, inspire dreams and teach life lessons David Harris The Battalion “It’s not just a duty or a hobby,” said Eduardo Espina, professor of Hispanic studies. “It’s a moral obligation.” Imagine being a college professor; spending countless hours — upward of 40 per week — of your days grading papers, doing research and teaching young, interested minds. After an 8 or nine-hour day, they’re not

exactly feeling active or engaging. Still, two men muster up the strength, three nights a week and weekends, to coach, teach and mentor multiple 10- and 11-yearolds — most without a sense of direction — as they chase a dream of one day playing professional soccer. Such is the case for Espina and fellow professor Alain Lawo-Sukam, associate professor of Africana Studies. The two men are in charge of Team BCS, a soccer club meant for success on the field and to keep children

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One Army’s ‘Gladiators’ event allows college students to act like children again while raising money for Still Creek Ranch.

One Army event raises funds for children’s home Bree Alexander Special to The Battalion One Army, a Texas A&M men’s service and leadership organization, will have the third annual Gladiators event Saturday to benefit Still Creek Ranch, a Christian home and school for abandoned and abused children. “We are serving our campus and community and promoting unity in Aggieland by bringing an array of Texas A&M students together to interact with new people and create new relationships with us and fellow Aggies,” said Jay Williams, junior marketing major and One Army philanthropy chairman. Event activities will include multiple field day events such as relays, dizzy bat racing and tire flip along with other events typical of the classic 1980’s TV show “American Gladiators” like inflatable joust, bungee run, gauntlet and an obstacle course, Williams said. “At its core, Gladiators is a chance

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to cut loose and be a kid again. There is a sort of elementary school field day feel to it, which is great,” said Marcus Klibert, junior marketing major and One Army service chair. “In the years past, participants have really enjoyed the fact that they didn’t have to be college students with a schedule, and a job, and all sorts of other commitments for a few hours.” The founders and staff of Still Creek Ranch house 26 children ranging between ages 8 and 18. “Still Creek Boys and Girls Ranch is a solely donation-based orphanage that houses children who live, go to school, and are raised at the fully functional ranch outside of Bryan,” Williams said. All proceeds of the event go to Still Creek Ranch. “Last year we were able to raise over $13,000 for them and are on track to raise even more this year. Being involved with Still Creek and See One Army on page 6

Duck Jam returns The ﬁfth annual Duck Jam will kick off the two-day festival today at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater.

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off the streets, away from gang violence and in the classroom. Gang violence has been an issue in the pockets of Bryan since the early 1990s. It was most prevalent in 1993 when gang membership was in the hundreds and 50 drive-by shootings occurred within a 12-month span. The violence tempered off with multitudes of arrests but now, there are two major gangs with almost 80 active members. See Soccer on page 3

How to help Save Our Streets Ministries began in 1993 in an effort to combat the gang tension in Bryan-College Station. There are more than 300 volunteers and 75 churches helping. To volunteer, go to http://www. saveourstreets ministries.org/

Ring Dance tradition continues despite move Laura A. Sanchez The Battalion This year marks the 75th annual Ring Dance at Texas A&M, and for the first time, Ring Dance will be at the College Station Hilton Hotel and Conference Center instead of the Memorial Student Center. The class of 2010 will have the opportunity to attend Ring Dance and partake in another one of A&M’s traditions Saturday. “It is a time-honored tradition and one that we do not want to let die just because we cannot use the MSC as in years past,” said head director Tara Romero. “While we all loved

the MSC, this move is not going to change anything about Ring Dance — except of course the location.” Ring Dance will be relocated to the Hilton for the next three years until the renovations to the MSC are complete. “From what we have heard, the reaction to the Ring Dance not being in the MSC is pretty much the same as the reaction to everything else being moved out of the MSC, something that is different, but something we all have to work around,” Romero said. Planning for Ring Dance this year began a year ago with head

If you go Ring Dance tickets are $50 until midnight Friday at the MSC Box Ofﬁce and on the Ring Dance website, at http:// classcouncils. tamu.edu. Ticket includes entry into Ring Dance, food, a gift and a rafﬂe ticket.

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Soap box derby encourages creativity, engineering Nancy Barrera The Battalion Many children dream about becoming a race car driver, but as maturity comes into play, many begin to realize that not all dreams can be fulfilled. However, students will have an opportunity to carry out racing dreams as Engineers Without Borders sponsors their first Soap Box Derby on Saturday. Students and community members are eligible to participate. Ben & Jerry’s, Fish Camp groups and the Society of Petroleum Engineers are some of the competitors. Participants are encouraged to form teams and build unique cars

— bathtubs, shoes and tacos are some of styles. For individuals or teams that don’t want their own car, cars already built for anyone to use on the day of the event will be available. Students who design cars cannot include glass or pointy metal objects. “All cars will be inspected the day before the event to ensure that each car has passed a safety inspection conducted by our organization,” said publicity manager and freshman chemical engineering major Richard Palacios. “Nevertheless, for safety measures, University police as well as EMS will be available in See Soap box on page 6

If you go The derby is from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of the John B. Connally Building. Classic rock station 99.5 The Fox is playing the music and the yell leaders will lead yell practice at 2:45 p.m. Visit http://ewb. tamu.edu/ soapboxderby for more information.

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Country concert

Country band Crooks from Austin, Texas, will perform a free concert from noon to 1 p.m. today 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 to 10 p.m. today in the Rudder Theatre Complex. Tickets are $5 at the MSC Box Ofﬁce.

Aggie Special Olympics event

The Special Olympics will have their annual “Baskets for Brazos 3X3 Basketball Tournament” at 9 a.m. Saturday in the Reed Building in order to raise funds for the Special Olympics. For more information visit http://asotv.tamu.edu/.

Celebrate Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater. Face painting, tie-dying and live music are among the activities offered. Admission is free.

Grading your teachers

Course evaluations will be done online this semester. Log on to http://pica.tamu. edu with your net ID and password to evaluate your classes by May 4.

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Duck Jam

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roc s k out Austin Meek Special to The Battalion Saturday has been declared “Duck Day” by the city of College Station. This coincides, not accidentally, with the fifth annual Duck Jam, a two-day festival today and Courtesy photos Saturday at the Wolf Pen The fifth annual Duck Jam will kick off its two-day festival Creek Amphitheater to raise today at the Wolf Pen Creek Ampitheater. All proceeds money and awareness for will go to Ducks Unlimited’s conservation efforts. wetland conservation. The majority of the day’s “Conservation drives our mission,” festivities will occur Saturday. Roberts said. “Ducks Unlimited is Duck Jam Festival The Lumberjack Show will the world leader in wetlands conraises money include log rolling, sawing, servation and we want everyone for wetland and ax throwing competito take part.” conservation with tions. Also on the bill Proceeds from this year’s fesperformances (wedged somewhere betival will go to DU’s conservatween the two-day barbefrom artists like tion efforts. cue contest and the art show Willie Nelson and Every two-day pass comes featuring College Station the Randy Rogers with a year-long Ducks Unlimited Independent School District membership, which includes a subBand. students creating “Duck Art”) is scription to their magazine, discounts the Dock Dogs Big Air Series. The on merchandise, hats and stickers. contest that declares the dog that runs and jumps A Saturday ticket also warrants the the farthest off the end of the dock the winner. year-long membership, though the “We really tried to make Saturday famFriday only ticket does not. ily friendly,” said Ducks Unlimited associate “I’m a hunter and fisher myself, Cody Roberts. so naturally I’m a big fan of Duck Jam,” said Forrest Bowen, a sophomore management major. “And the tickets are pretty reasonably priced, too.” Sounds of fiddle, pedal steel and electric guitar will be emanating from the stages all weekend long. Texas country is the music of choice at Duck Jam and has been since the beginning. “We targeted country music because it was all we

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could afford at the time,” Roberts said, referring to the first Duck Jam festival five years ago. “Then when Budweiser heard about us and our mission and wanted to get involved, things started getting big.” Once the partnership with Budweiser was finalized, their first move was to recruit the Randy Rogers Band to headline that year’s festival. “We told Randy, ‘You take care of Friday night and we’ll take care of Saturday.’ He got together a group of his favorite people to play with and that’s where we are now,” Roberts said. First on Randy Rogers’ list came as a surprise to Roberts and the rest of Ducks Unlimited: Coolio. “Randy performed with him a few months back and said it was the most fun he’d ever had playing a show. When he said that, we

knew we had to have him,” Roberts said. Saturday night offers more country music with artists such as Kyle Park, .38 Special and Willie Nelson. Nelson, a musician, poet and actor, will be rocking the stage of his first Duck Jam a mere six days before his 77th birthday. “Willie Nelson is one of the greatest Texas artists of all time,” said Chris Munson, a sophomore international studies major. “I’d pay $40 just to see him live.”

Ticket information • Two day pass $40 • Friday ticket only $15 • Saturday ticket $25 • Children 12 and under admitted free • Gates open at 10 a.m. • Tickets are available at http://ducks.org or the Kroger on Longmire, Southwest Parkway and Booneville.

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Soccer

Last hurrah

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Jonny Green— THE BATTALION

Juniors Jeff Dadamo and Austin Krajicek lead the No. 10 A&M men’s tennis team into the final home game of the season against TCU at 6 p.m. tonight at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center.

No. 10 men’s tennis celebrates Senior Night against TCU at Mitchell Beau Holder The Battalion Two seniors will be honored after long and fruitful careers at the Texas A&M men’s tennis Senior Night at 6 p.m. at the George P. Mitchell Tennis Center. The ceremonies will honor Marcus Lunt and Patrick Dean. Lunt earned the Junior College Rookie of the Year award at Tyler Junior College in 2005 and transferred to A&M for his sophomore year before leaving for a two-year missionary trip, returning for the 2009 season. Dean, who spent four years in Aggieland, also joined the team during his sophomore year. He has a year of athletic eligibility remaining but will graduate in December with a degree in biochemistry and move on to graduate school. The No. 10 Aggies (20-5, 5-1 Big 12) will take on TCU once the ceremonies are over. A&M comes off of a 7-0 loss at the hands of No. 3 Texas on Wednesday. The defeat snapped a 13-match win streak that had continued since a defeat of then-No. 11 California on March 12. Aggie Head Coach Steve Denton said his team wouldn’t get caught with a hangover from the loss. “Had we played, in my opinion, at our very best last night and they’d [still] have beaten us 7-0, then I might say there should be some concern,” he said. “We just didn’t play as well as we were capable

of playing. They … played well last night. They played probably their best match of the year. Had we played our best match, it would have been interesting to see.” After tonight’s match, A&M will enter the Big 12 tournament as the second-seeded team behind the Longhorns. “There’s so much for us still to play for,” Denton said. “The big prize is still at the end of the year … I think tough losses and tough matches like these are going to make us that much better when we get down to crunch time.” He also emphasized not looking past the Horned Frogs (9-11). “We’re a very dangerous team and we’ve worked hard to put ourselves in the position that we’re in … and those [accomplishments] go out the window if you don’t take care of the matches that you’re supposed to win,” Denton said. “It’s Senior Night for Marcus and Patrick and we want to make sure that we go out on the right foot. I think our guys are going to be ready to play and we’re certainly not going to take them lightly.” The Aggies have won the last three matches in a row against TCU. The two schools were originally scheduled to compete on Feb. 26 but weather conditions forced the postponement of the match. The Horned Frogs’ final Mountain West Conference match was a 6-1 loss to New Mexico. Lunt commended the

depth and talent in their lineup and said they were underrated. While the team would like to play as if the match is like any other one, both seniors admitted they couldn’t quite see it that way. They left some parting words about impressions of the University. “I love the sports atmosphere at A&M,” Dean said. “Being an Aggie has meant a lot to me. Both of my parents are Aggies and it was important for me to attend school here. I always wanted to be a college athlete and to be able to do so over the last two years has been a very rewarding experience. This is the closest team that we’ve had in the three years I’ve been involved with the team.” Lunt said he would never forget his time as an Aggie athlete. “It’s hard to explain what it has meant to be an Aggie,” he said. “It’s very special to say you’re an Aggie, because you are a part of such a select group of students and faculty. I’ve also had the unique opportunity of being a student-athlete at Texas A&M. There’s no other place similar in college tennis with the support we receive from our fans and the Twelfth Man. I’ve enjoyed every minute of my experience here … we are such a close-knit family. We’ve built strong friendships and shared so many memories together that I will remember for the rest of my life.”

In April alone, authorities identified 15 violent crimes as gangrelated. Amid the violence, the coaches attempt to get to the kids at a young age. “Things are changing for bad in our society,” Espina said, “and if we expect any improvement, we have to do it on different levels.” They use soccer as a teaching instrument to alter attitudes of players in hopes of one day seeing them graduate from high school and attend college. “It’s a matter of discipline,” Espina said. “A winning mentality, hard work and preparation. We are trying to develop the idea that in life there are tough moments and challenges that you must overcome. And soccer is a great instrument to develop these tools.” Both men have a storied background in soccer and a love for the game they feel compelled to teach to the children. “We bring something to the table we can teach these guys,” Espina said. “The fact that we’re professors, we know how to deal with these relationships. And they listen to us.” Though the team has experienced success on the field, the coaches make sure the children’s’ priorities are pointed in the right direction. “Being a good soccer player also means being an educated person,” Sukam said. “We don’t just go out and play for soccer’s sake. By bringing them here, we’re helping them to stay away from off-the-field stuff.” For example, Espina said, one player was suspended for three weeks until he got his grades up. “You can’t just come here and play and expect to slack off in the classroom,” Sukam said. The time commitment is large — they put in more than 20 hours a week with the team— and the men do pay for a lot of expenses out of pocket, but to the two professors, it’s something that comes with the job. And to them, it is more a privilege than a deterrent. “We come here three times a

week and to Katy every weekend to play,” Espina said. “We are busy people. We have to teach, write and coach. But if we don’t do it, who’s going to do it?” Sukam said it is a demanding process, but to him, it means so much more than that. “I came to College Station two years ago,” Sukam said, “and it’s these guys. They’re kind of my family. When I stay with them, I feel like I’m with my family.” Despite the coaches’ hard work, Espina said the children must overcome premeditated ideas about college and the outside world put into the children’s heads both in school and at home. “Some of these kids have been saying ‘ah, I’m gonna join a gang,’” Espina said. “I mean, they get these ideas in school. Many didn’t plan on finishing high school. It’s not just about teaching soccer. It’s about trying to change a mentality.” Sukam said even though some of the children come from difficult backgrounds and broken families, the coaches want them to know they still have the right to vision bigger and better things. “Some of them, their parents aren’t home and some of them can’t afford to buy shin guards or cleats,” Sukam said. “But we want them to dream big. Doctor, why not? Lawyer, why not? They must dream big.” Each Monday, Espina and Sukam work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They follow it by going to practice at Sul Ross Elementary. They repeat the process three times a week. But just two weeks ago, all the players told the coaches they were going to finish high school. That, said Espina, makes their sacrifice worth it. “To coach kids is like to start something important in your life in the sense that you must have illusions,” Espina said. “We help them to have illusions. To know that discipline and working together with respect to others along with themselves is of importance. To know that if they do all that and stay away from drugs, alcohol and violence they can do something with their lives.”

Megan Ryan — THE BATTALION

Espina and Salaw dedicate time and money to coach 10 and 11 year olds on Team BCS.

No. 2 men’s golf gears up for Big 12 tournament in Trinity Beau Holder The Battalion Texas A&M climbed the mountain last year, winning the 2009 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship, but did so without conquering the Big 12 tournament, taking the less traveled road on the way to the top. The No. 2 ranked Aggies begin play in the 2010

Big 12 Championships today having never won the event. A&M Head Coach J.T. Higgins said that fact isn’t discouraging them this year. “We are playing really well, with confidence and purpose,” he said. “Winning Big 12 is one of our biggest goals and we feel good about our chances this year.” The Aggies, enjoying their highest regular-season ranking in program history, head to Whisper-

ing Pines Golf Club — named the No. 1 course in Texas for the fourth straight year by the Dallas Morning News — in Trinity, Texas, where Baylor will have the tournament for the third time. The top group for the first day features defending Big 12 champion No. 1 Oklahoma State, No. 2 A&M and No. 7 Texas. The Cowboys’ Sean Einhaus, the Aggies’ Ignacio Elvira and the Longhorns’ Lance Lopez tee off from the first hole at

8 a.m. The tournaments format includes 72 holes on the 72-par course — 36 Friday and 18 on both Saturday and Sunday. Higgins said his team would be ready. “Whispering Pines is quite possibly the best course in Texas and you have to be on your game if you expect to play it well,” he said.

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$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.

1-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 979-696-2038.

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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

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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 3/2 apartment, CS, off of Welsh, $900/mo, on bus route, W/D, 979-324-9666. 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, $1095/month. 979-255-5628. 3/2 Duplex, Fenced backyard, w/d included, pets ok, $1050/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.

3/3-3/3 duplex, BOTH SIDES AVAILABLE! Built 2002. Fenced yard, Washer/Dryer, vaulted ceilings, pet friendly. Text/call 936-443-3238. 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. 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 $1200/mo. Less than a mile from campus. Call Mr. Pittman: 979-774-7650.

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FOR RENT 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 4/3, 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

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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 Big 3/2 duplex with all appliances, lawncare, tile and carpet, fenced yard. $900-$1050. 979-324-5835.

4bd/2ba. Available August 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.

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.

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.

Callaway Villas. 2bdrm/2ba. flat. $675/person, 1/bdrm available for Fall. Free utilities. 713-385-9683.

4bd/4ba houses. Brand New, great size, great location, AAF 979-693-4900. 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. Aspen Heights lease available. Free shuttle, great amenities. Call 281-728-1718. Attention Sorority Sisters. 4br/3ba House available Aug 1st. $375/bdrm. 210-289-1609.

Brand new luxury condos, granite countertops, tile flooring, great location. 979-693-4900.

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 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 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 Female subleaser for summer 2010. 4/2.5 in Callaway Villas. Fully furnished, close to campus, available in May. $600/mo. Call 281-536-1523. Female subleaser for summer 2010. 1bd furnished townhome. $400/mo. +1/4util. Call 903-830-5281. Female, 1bd. w/private bath in 4/bdrm. Parkway Place Apartment. Easy going roommates, $560/mo. Available 5/15. Call 713-703-1992. 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 Master bedroom in nice mobile home with private bath and closet, $450, Central-air/ht, internet, cable, everything included. 210-364-7006.

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 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. Need a room JUST for the summer? Rooms open in NICE house, Edelweiss Grtns $300 +1/4 Utilities. Central AC/ HBO/ Wireless Internet/ Tile Floors. Call Shawn 832-788-5093. 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. 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. 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. Pre-leasing for August. 3b/1.5b, carport, on shuttle, pets ok, fenced, $750/month. aggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. 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 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.

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ver several years, a Kansas church has caused considerable controversy protesting the funerals of fallen soldiers. The so-called Westboro Baptist Church hides behind a misguided view of the Bible to promote its message of hate.

In 2006, this hate group picketed outside the funeral of Matthew Snyder, a 20-year-old Marine who was killed in Iraq. The group was armed with slanderous signs that gleefully proclaimed the deceased was in hell. Snyder’s father, whose grief was mocked by the hate-mongering group, decided to sue Fred Phelps and his followers for defamation, invasion of privacy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. While this group is entitled to peaceful protests in spite of the abhorrent message, it is in bad taste to protest the funerals of fallen soldiers. While Snyder was originally awarded $5 million in damages, an appeal reversed the decision, and Phelps was determined constitutionally entitled to propagate a message of hate yards away from grieving families. Snyder has to pay more than $16,000 in damages for the legal expenses incurred by the Westboro hate group. The Westboro hate group has caused a lot of problems for many Baptists, including myself. The group is in no way affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, which frowns upon the message the Westboro Baptist Camaryn Bolton Church proclaims. boro Church relies upon this “The slogans that Fred perverted view of the Bible; Phelps and his group are without it, they would be just promoting are unscriptural another outlandish hate group. and very inappropriate,” said But a larger question arises: Dwayne Hastings, the director do individuals have the right of communications for the to prevent other individuSouthern Baptist Convenals from disrupting private tion’s Ethics and Religiousevents on public property? As Liberty Commission. “God the Supreme Court does not hate the reviews this case homosexual … in the fall, To those who While defending free the group are unaware of speech is important, the plans to hide the orthodox inﬂammatory protests behind the Christian view protection of homoof Westboro Baptist of the First sexuality, Fred Church should not be Amendment, Phelps presents protected. and more than a distorted and, in likely continue fact, perverted view their mission of of God’s word in his propagating the message by message of hate.” the malicious slander of our The message of West-

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fallen soldiers. The First Amendment should be used to protect the freedom of speech, but not hate speech. In the 1940s, in Chaplinsky vs. New Hampshire, Justice Frank Murphy of the Supreme Court advanced what he called a “two-tier theory” of the First Amendment. “There are certain welldefined and narrowly limited classes of speech, the prevention and punishment of which have never been thought to raise any constitutional problem,” Murphy wrote. “These include the lewd and obscene, the profane, the libelous and the insulting or ‘fighting’ words those which by their very utterance inflict injury or tend to incite an immediate breach of the peace.” Murphy said such words are “no essential part of any exposition of ideas.” While this case has traditionally been cited to uphold punishment for those who publicly insult public officials, such a case could be used against West-

boro’s free speech argument. While they protested peacefully, these insulting words have inflicted injury on the families and friends attending the funeral services they choose to protest. “This is like the American Taliban,” said Gil Harrington, mother of a Virginia Tech student who was raped and murdered to NBC news, after learning the Westboro group planned to protest her daughter’s funeral. “They have no personal animosity to me or to Morgan.” To many, the message the Westboro flock propagates does “inflict injury” and should not be upheld under Murphy’s two-tier theory of the First Amendment. The freedom of speech should be protected, but not to the point that it allows groups like Westboro Baptist Church to cause extensive damage to grieving families. Camaryn Bolton is a sophomore performance studies major.

MAILCALL From Rachel Boengk, senior history and political science major It speaks toward progress the two articles published in The Batt in response to GLBT issues were written by former students. I hope that it means we are moving toward a more accepting campus and embracing Aggie family. Hate is not an Aggie value and each student past, present and future deserves the respect that is fantasized about by all Aggies. The students who were interviewed in The Batt article about unique relationships were not complaining. You have to remember that The Batt approached them — not the other way around. Raising awareness for minority communities is one of the most important things we can do to protect the diversity that Texas A&M has — not just for the GLBT community, but for all minorities. Minorities aren’t leaving A&M because we feel at home here — even if we know we aren’t welcome in certain places. I am a lesbian. I frequent the Dixie Chicken and I’ve even taken my girlfriend to Midnight Yell where, yes, we did “mug down.” So, minorities take your stand and don’t let anyone tell you that you aren’t welcome. As for those who don’t agree with our stance on issues whether they be political, religious or otherwise — realize that at some point in your life — you too will be a minority, if not permanently because of race, ethnicity or sexual orientation, then for a brief while. When you ﬁnd yourself standing as a minority and when you step into the shoes that I wear every day, you will want your voice to be heard as well.

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around the children who are taken in by the O’Quinns in under less than desirable circumstances has been a life-changing experience for me personally,” Williams said. “It is amazing to see how God can work through two selfless people like the O’Quinns to influence the lives of these children.” Since 1988, Danny and Margaret O’Quinn have been operating Still Creek Ranch. The orphanage is situated on 275 acres of ranch land 15 miles outside of Bryan, Texas. “No matter how much work we put into this event, we all know that Mr. and Mrs. O’Quinn and the Still Creek staff put in twice as much work to raise those kids, and that inspires us,” Klibert said. “It is very easy to put a lot of organizational time and effort into something when your cause is noble and your motives are just, and we feel lucky to work with Still Creek.” The children’s ranch receives no government funding, so they

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directors Romero and Angela Storseth along with Class Councils. “The committee wants this to be one of the most extravagant Ring Dances in history since we have to make up for it not being at the MSC,” Storseth said. “Class Councils is all about keeping traditions alive and even though we are sad to not have the dance at the MSC, we are making the most of it being at the Hilton.” This year’s theme is “A Timeless Tale” and will feature different areas of the Hilton be-

operate solely from donations from charitable individuals and organizations in the Bryan and College Station community. “The founders, Danny and Margaret O’Quinn, like to say that the kids have been put through trouble, but are not troubled kids. I personally think Still Creek Ranch truly embodies the values of the Aggie Spirit we all know,” said Trevor Tumlinson, senior biology major and One Army president. “The staff exemplifies what it truly means to be a selfless servant. Service is something that the Aggie family is familiar with, and the O’Quinns take it to a level that truly changes lives.” The mission of the O’Quinn’s and the rest of the Still Creek staff is to provide the boys and girls the loving and educational environment that they deserve, Tumlinson said. “I really hope to get some of the kids from Still Creek out to the event so that our participants can see firsthand who they are helping,” Klibert said. “And if the kiddos sneak onto the inflatables after we’re done, that’s OK too.” ing decorated in storybook tale themes such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” “Arabian Nights,” “Treasure Island” and “Jungle Book.” “There is going to be a black light casino room, a karaoke room, Southern Echoes is coming to perform along with Apotheosis, Femmatas and Fade to Black, and there are rooms with DJs. We have basically taken over the entire first floor of the Hilton, including their outdoor pool area where the Jungle Book room will be,” Romero said. One of the traditions at Ring Dance is to walk through a giant replica of the Aggie Ring and turn the ring to face the world symbolizing your approaching entrance into it. “Ring Dance is the last time that the senior class gets to come together,” said Megan Martin, vice president for the 2010 Class Council. “We celebrate our accomplishment of having our Aggie Rings and graduating. You also get to turn your ring, meaning that you are ready as an Aggie to face the real world.” All proceeds made from Ring Dance will benefit the class of 2010 class gift, a grand piano for the MSC Flagroom. “Ring Dance is an opportunity for the class of 2010 to come together one last time to reflect on the years spent together, our personal growth, the friendships that we cherish, and the achievements we have made since we first stepped foot on campus,” Storseth said.

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case anything malfunctions or there are any accidents throughout the races.” The event raises money for Engineers Without Borders’ projects including the construction of a playground at Scotty’s House, a child advocacy center in the Brazos Valley. Other projects include a community computer center in Costa Rica, a new storage facility in Acuña, Mexico, and numerous projects such as renovating exhibits at the Children’s Museum in Bryan. “We want everyone to come out, have a good time, but most importantly, we want everyone to support the cause,” said Soapbox Event Leader and sophomore industrial distribution major Kevin O’Leary. The group has more than $200 in prizes that will be given to the contest winner of the fastest time, best theme and creativity. There will be two trophy awards for fastest time, “The Speed Racer Award” and most creative car, “The Batmobile award.” “We are really excited to see how it all plays out our first year and we hope that this event continues for future years to come,” said vice president of projects and junior petroleum engineer major Grady Meloy.

Summer sublease at The District Apartments. Fully furnished. $475/mo+util. 713-252-3135. SUMMER SUBLEASE. 1/1 Briarwood Apartments. $414/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.

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. Beagle puppies AKC, shots, wormed, $350 to $400, 979-884-0017, can email pictures upon request. Miniature Pinscher Puppies; CKC, shots, wormed, brains/ beauty. $275. 979-535-4052.

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 979-764-3486. 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 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! We need enthusiastic, positive, motivational coaches for YOUTH VOLLEYBALL. Season begins May 6, 2010! Call 979-764-6386. Downtown Uncorked looking for experienced waitstaff, 21 and over. Ask for Melba. 979-204-6030. Downtown Uncorked seeking weekend line cook. Ask for Melba, 979-204-6030. 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. Housekeeper for C.S. home. P/T, hours negotiable. $10/hr. Call 979-450-4363, laladypoet@yahoo.com 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. Local Analytical and Environmental testing laboratory looking for part-time lab technicians. No experience necessary, but a science background is helpful. Flexible scheduling. Email resumes or inquiries to info@thomasanalytical.com or call 979-774-7485.

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Looking for TAMU student to help show how to use computer and web sites. Pay by the hour. 832-242-4917.

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

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.

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 roommates needed, nice 4bd/4.5ba house with fenced yard, all appliances, W/D. Each roommate has private bedroom and bathroom. Catie 214-460-3608 or cstewman@yahoo.com Female roommate needed. Available 6/1. 2bdrm/2ba., less than 1-mile from campus. Community pool. $425/mo. +utilites. 979-220-9036. female roommates needed for 3/2 spacious Antelope Ln duplex, all appliances, W/D, ethernet, fenced yard, campus shuttle 150 ft away, $330/mo. 979-402-3413 or pages.suddenlink.net/hrtproperties/ Looking for roommate to rent 2bd/2ba w/fenced yard for pet. Amber 832-860-0347. Roommates needed. 4bd/4bth $325/mo., washer/dryer. University Place on Southwest Parkway. 281-844-2090. Seeking 3 m/f roommates, 2-story 5bd/4ba house. $550/mo, 2 miles from mall. Call Brock, 817-675-4452. Two female roommates needed. 4bd/4ba townhome in Waterwood. $565/mo. Utilities included in rent. W/D, cable included. 214-263-2555.

SERVICES A&M Alterations, professional clothes alteration same-day service, 30-years experience, guaranteed lowest prices, 3601 East 29th, #12, in Bryan, 979-260-2400. Don’t lose your deposit! Door knob hole repair, sheetrock repair, & more! Bid Request Form online @ www.PaintingBCS.com Zach 979-574-6966. G&M Haulers Co. Aggie owned and operated moving company. $130/load, 16ft enclosed trailer flat rate or $40/hr to load/unload uhaul truck, etc. 979-324-6617 www.gmhaulers.com I-Phone Glass and LCD repair. $60 overnight, $80 1-hour. Compare to $140/$160. 512-689-1796.

TUTORS Need a Tutor? Friendly, helpful one-on-one private tutors for all subjects at TAMU/Blinn and Sam Houston State. Check us out at www.99tutors.com, 979-255-3655.

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