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“If you could be a super hero sidekick, what would your name be?”

Nick Hayden junior finance major

“Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”

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Ethan Seguin, sophomore mechanical engineering major, rides in the whale derby car Saturday during the Aggie 500.

industrial engineering graduate student

Thinking outside the soap box

“Are there certain steps international students can take in which they could become better Aggies?”

Engineers find creative ways to give back

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Megan Ryan

“How do you study for finals?”

The Battalion A hay-lined course ran downhill Saturday behind the John Connelly Building. A tractor, a whale, a grocery cart, an oversized tricycle and a chair on wheels sat on top of the hill awaiting the descent. All of this was part of a fundraising project for Engineers without Borders called the Aggie 500, a soapbox derby.

“We were trying to come up with a way

to sustainably plan our international and local projects,” said Kevin O-Leary, sophomore industrial distribution major and event leader for Engineers without Borders.

The group does projects locally and in Costa Rica and Mexico. They are building a computer center for students in Costa Rica.

The group needed a way to fund these projects and wanted to try something different for a fundraising.

“We’ve never done anything like this before,” O’Leary said. “This is brand new, so the hardest thing was just conceiving ‘OK. What are we going to do? How do you do this?’ We talked about having a marathon, we talked about having a barbecue, but we wanted something that hasn’t been done. We wanted something that involved engineering stuff and something fun. And we thought of See Derby on page 4

Mai Trinh junior biochemistry major

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“If you could be any hybrid of two animals, what would you be?”

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iPad has issues, universities say Princeton, other schools ban iPad, but not Texas A&M Katy Ralston The Battalion Apple’s iPad splashed across headlines around the nation when it unveiled in February. Now Apple’s product is making headlines once again, this time for its complications.

Some universities have banned the

device on campuses because of the problems.

Princeton University and George Washington University have reported network and stability issues with the iPad while Cornell University also cites connectivity problems and bandwidth overload.

Vice President and Associate Provost for Information Technology Pierce Cantrell said Texas A&M hasn’t noticed any of these problems on campus, and a ban was not expected.

“Not unless there was something disrupting the network and if that ever happens, we might have to disconnect,” See iPad on page 2

A customer uses an iPad April 13 - the first day of sales - at an Apple store in San Francisco.

March 13, 1923 — April 18, 2010 William A. McKenzie

BCS United creates religous service event

Former Regent dies at 87 Amber Jaura

Ann Littmann The Battalion Service is a aspect of life at Texas A&M University and many student organizations on and off campus have found ways to give back to the community through projects. Sunday, BCS United prepared for a week of Christian service projects.

“BCS United is not a particular organization, it’s composed of different people different organizations,” said senior mechanical engineering major Brian Ng. BCS United was formed to unite Christians for one purpose: to serve others.

“We are all part of one united church together for this week,” Ng said. “Kick-off night provides a time for people from different churches to worship in a new and fresh way.”

Senior communication major Jason Schulke said this kickoff event is vital

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Senior communication major Andrew Kaiser performs at the BCS United kickoff Sunday. for the rest of the week.

“It’s important from a Biblical perspective,” Schulke said. “In John 17 there are prayers for unity in the body [of the church] and it’s important for us as Christians to take the word to heart and live it out.”

See BCS United on page 4

The Battalion Former Regent William A. McKenzie died April 18. His funeral service will be at 4 p.m. today at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas. He was born March 13, 1923.

Lane Stephenson, director of A&M News and Information Services, said McKenzie accomplished many things as an Aggie but he will be most remembered for his hard work and leadership in improving facilities and service at Easterwood Airport, where a terminal is named in his honor.

“He served for 12 years on the Board of Regents and served as chairman and just did so much for the University,” Stephenson said. “He was a grand man and loved A&M.”

Jack Bronstad, who worked with McKenzie during the early 1970s in the Dallas County Republican Party, McKenzie said McKenzie always made him feel welcome in the work field.

“I was fairly young at the time and Billy Mac was always open and inclusive, bringing me in to work. I enjoyed working with him, great guy. He was my favorite Aggie.”

Bronstad said he also worked within a group with McKenzie in recruiting judicial candidates to run as Republicans and working beside him was an experience like no other.

Duke Burnett, class of 1960, See McKenzie on page 7

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Cantrell said. “I’m sure the worst case is a temporary thing until there is a fix.”

Willis Marti, director of networking and chief information security officer, said because of the way A&M’s wireless and connection systems are set up none of the reported problems should happen.

The network security problems reported by George Washington University were because the university uses an older wireless infrastructure system, which is not in place at A&M. “The George Washington issues are not relevant to us because it is a different environment,” Cantrell said. “The way George Washington network connects is you have to go to a web page first and get connected and that’s not compatible. We use the standard latest and greatest at the wireless level.”

Aggieland has seen thousands of iPads connect to the system since the product was available.

The iPad woes faced by Princeton University are also not an issue for the Texas A&M system, Marti said.

Princeton’s problems stem from a seeming glitch in the iPad device that doesn’t renew the IP address given.

When connecting to a network, devices request an Internet Protocol address on a lease basis. Most leases must be renewed on a semihourly basis or else the address is reassigned to another device.

Princeton found the iPad doesn’t renew IP address and continues to use the address after the lease expires.

“Giving two people the same address is bad news,” Cantrell said. “They’re both responding to the same IP address and this causes trouble.”

Marti used text messaging as a metaphor for the problem with duplicate IP addresses.

In wireless connections information is sent in chunks, or in this example, text messages, and if two devices have the same address the messages will be scattered inconsistently between both phones.

“What happens when two machines have the same address is some messages go to the first machine and some the second, so no one gets all of them and it gets confusing,” Marti said. “You see it because your machine stops working right, so you get disconnected from sites or you can’t connect to new sites.”

While this problem has consequences on wireless network functions, it has not been experienced on A&M’s campus because of the way A&M leasing works, Marti said.

“That is not a problem for us because we have set our lease time for 12 hours. Almost everybody shuts down, logs off or stops using it before the end of that 12 hours so we have an added grace period before you will request something again,” Marti said. “It’s rather unlikely that they will ever issue a duplicate address because we give so much time to each lease.”

Associate Director of Marketing and Communications Diane McDonald, whose office sponsored a demo of the iPad’s first release, said she expects a growing number of iPad usage on campus.

“The University is well poised to support them on our wireless infrastructure,” Cantrell said.

Marti said if any unforeseen problems happen to arise, the Computing and Information Services Help Desk is available.

“A lot of times we can’t figure out there are problems unless we get people calling in and saying they have is an issue,” Marti said. “Don’t assume that everyone else has had them, call in and let us know and we will investigate.”

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he film “Death at a Funeral,” I was surprised to learn, is a remake of a 2007 British film of the same name. The new version, directed

by Neil LaBute, is quite similar to its predecessor. The film is full of good laughs due to some strong performances, but fails to deliver an ending as raucous as its buildup.

The plot is simple: if you’ve seen the trailer, Clay Harley you pretty well know it. Aaron, played by Chris Rock, is a 30-something married man not go well. So, on their way to the funeral, whose father died. We join Aaron as Elaine gives Oscar what she believes is he is preparing to give his father’s a Valium to help calm his nerves. funeral, a task that proves to be “Death at a Funeral” Only, it’s not Valium; it is, of nearly impossible due to a slew course, acid. From here on out is full of good laughs of difficult people and outrawe get to enjoy watching bits of due to some strong geous events.

Oscar’s drug-induced exploits in performances, but It’s these “difficult people” this hysterically funny perforfails to deliver an who carry the film and make it mance by Marsden. ending as raucous as fun to watch; most notably, the While Oscar is flying high, its buildup. character Oscar. Played by James Elaine is busy staving off her sad, Marsden of “Enchanted,” Oscar sorry ex, Derek, depicted by Luke is the boyfriend of Aaron’s cousin, Wilson. Derek is convinced Elaine still Elaine, who is played by Zoe Saldana. We learn has feelings for him deep down and constantly early on that Oscar is extremely nervous to see pesters her, making her task of baby-sitting Elaine’s father, with whom his last meeting did Oscar that much more difficult. I enjoyed this

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Chris Rock stars as Aaron, a man whose father dies. During the funeral things become hectic and comedic as bodies are misplaced and family secrets are revealed. little subplot; Wilson succeeds in making his character relatable, and Saldana from “Avatar” and “Star Trek” delivers some fine acting.

Also attending the funeral is the old, cranky, grouchy and plausibly just plain mean Uncle Russell, played by Danny Glover. Uncle Russell has a smaller role in the continuous disruptions that repeatedly put the funeral on hold, but he’s sure to make you giggle with his unrestrained profanity and outrageous notions.

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something that rolls.”

A member of Engineers without Borders came up with the idea of a soapbox derby, and the group began to plan.

O’Leary said the group was excited about the event and worked hard to put it together.

“Because this is our first run, we figured a lot of people aren’t going to commit a lot of time and energy to planning out this whole car and team thing,” Sterling said. “The idea is to show people how cool it is, and then next year people will get really excited about it and they’ll build their car and have a theme and be all dressed up.”

O’Leary said he thought the turnout was good.

“We’re off to a good start,” he said. “We have four cars that people can choose from, and we have one team that is registered this year. In future years we are going to have way more than that.”

A lot of hard work went into putting on the event, O’Leary said. Times varied from each of the cars, and there were a few crashes into the haystacks, but the reaction from the attendees seemed to be a good one.

“It’s a soapbox derby,” Gordon said. “I’ve never been to one, and it’s absolutely amazing.”

Lunch was served, the yell leaders led a yell practice. The profits from lunch benefited one of the group’s projects.

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The diversity of the service Sunday set the tone for the week. Ng said there is not just one way to worship God, but there are many different styles of worship, as shown by the group Chara who worship God through the art of dance. Music was also a big part of the service Sunday preparing the students for the week. “The band leading worship [was] composed of different members from different churches,” Ng said. “It’s a good mixture of people and beliefs and a testimony for the whole week.”

BCS United also set up a wall with a bunch of papers where people could be artistic or write letters to God or express themselves in a new way.

The time of prayer during the service focused on revival and common challenges and temptations that are commonly faced by college students.

Ng said the kickoff was a time for people to mentally, emotionally and spiritually pre-

Grady Hillhouse, waters resource engineering graduate student, waves a flag as each derby car crosses the finish line on Saturday during the Aggie 500.

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House to build a playground,” O’Leary said. “It is a children’s halfway home, and recently they have been doing a lot of remodeling. It is way more expensive than you would think.”

Other projects include out of country community efforts.

“In Costa Rica we are building a computer center,” said Jonathan Sterling, senior industrial distribution major and former president of Engineers without Borders. “We got plugged into the community, and started assessing their needs.

We got into a discussion with them about where the community is going and how we could help out. We saw a need for a greater capacity for education,

and we decided we would do what we could to employ our time and our technical knowhow to design and ultimately fabricate a computer center.”

William Gordon, a sophomore nuclear engineering major and fundraising director for Engineers without Borders, is part of the group that travels to Costa Rica to build the computer center.

“During Christmas break we did phase one of implementation which was laying the foundation,” Gordon said. “Phase two of implementation will be happening this August. We will be putting in waste and water systems and the roof and everything else.”

pare for the week of service.

“It [was] setting us up for weeklong time to serve and do things outside of ourselves,” Ng said. “This is the week right before dead week and we all have a bunch of tests and assignments that need to be done. But, since we know that we are planning ahead to think outside of ourselves and think about how we can serve others even when we are stressed out about other things.”

Schulke said the service focused his mind for the week’s upcoming events.

“Prayer and worship [set] our hearts off in a place where we are dependent on God,” Schulke said. “It is only him who will make any change in people’s lives this week.”

Although Ng has participated in service projects before, he said this is a new exciting way for students and community members to reach out.

“I’ve been doing outreaches since last semester in the fall and this is just an extension of that,” Ng said. “I got together with some of my friends and said ‘hey, let’s serve and go out and see where the need is and

help out.’ You can serve in the simplest way like in a classroom talking to people and asking if you can pray for them or if they need to talk, like just being there.”

Sophomore architecture major Emily Kirby said she is excited to see the impact of BCS United this week.

“I love the ideas United is bringing to BCS. It’s refreshing to see people want to help and witness no matter what denomination everyone is,” Kirby said. “It also shows that anyone can be a leader. You can be young, old, Lutheran, Baptist, a college kid or a professional.”

The week of service is open to everyone and Ng encourages people to join in.

“I always think that there are so many churches just a few miles from each other but why aren’t they getting together,” Ng said. “Regardless of our denominations or beliefs, we are united under the love of Christ.”

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And things only get scarier when the mysterious pharmacist gives you your medication.

“So,” they say, “Genital leprosy, eh? Tough luck.”

“Oh, no, that’s just the pamphlet I was reading out of boredom, I don’t actually-” “No, I mean that’s one of the possible side effects of this medication.”

“What?”

“Don’t worry, it’s only experienced by .03

percent of users. The worst you’ll probably get is a light reddening, stinging sensation and mild death.”

“OK...”

“Also, you’re at the age when you need to be sure to always carry some contra-” “Why don’t these things have windows?”

The great thing about jumping out windows at Beutel, is that you don’t have to go very far when you break both legs on the sidewalk.

James Cavin is a senior English major.

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AUTO I buy vehicles, running or not running. 979-778-1121.

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BUSINESS OPPS. For Lease: Long established 25-year and prominent small animal veterinary clinic. Inside Loop 410, San Antonio TX. Over 25 years of very profitable performance with excellent clientele. Owner will lease property and discount first month’s rent. Consideration available for new graduate. Perfect place to begin long and purposeful career.

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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 bedroom sublease in 4/4 apartment. Female. Aggie Station. $485/mo +1/4electricity. Available mid-May. May rent paid.

214-499-5025.

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-female summer sublease in 4/2 fully furnished house with w/d, wireless internet and cable. $330/mo. +utilities. Call Tatenda 469-328-7342.

1/1 DELIGHTFUL DUPLEX, WOOD FLOORS, W/D conn., FENCED w/ lawn care PROVIDED, COVERED PARKING, Ext. Storage. PRELEASE for MAY. 979-775-2291.

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FOR RENT 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 1805 Briar Oaks. AWESOME! 8bdrm/3-1/2ba., large colonial style house w/columns. Available now. $385/per tenant. Perfect for large group who knows each other already. Drive by and look, then call Ramsay. 979-777-3371.

2 bedrooms available in 4/4 condo.

For female renters for either or both summer sessions. $400/mo. All bills paid. On bus route.

361-232-0781.

2.5/2, 3/2 C.S. duplexes, on shuttle, very nice, tile, fireplace, W/D, fenced, lawn service, pets OK. Available August. 979-255-0424/ 979-255-1585.

2/1 Four-plex. Directly behind NORTHGATE. Easy walk to CAMPUS. $650/mo. AVAILABLE NOW! Call 979-324-6682.

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, wood, tile floors, covered deck, fenced yard, pets allowed, close to campus, on bus route. Available August.

979-204-1950.

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 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.

1/1 loft, CS, off of University, $575/mo, on bus route, W/D, 979-324-9666.

3/2 Duplex, Fenced backyard, w/d included, pets ok, $1050/mo. available August, 505-401-8175.

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

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.

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FOR RENT 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, spacious, fenced backyard, W/D, in the country, 7 miles from campus, $1200/mo. 979-777-7151.

3/3 duplex on 2818 and Villa Maria, close to campus . W/D; cable, internet; fenced. $350/mo.

512-251-3901. dana.aquatech@austin.rr.com 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.

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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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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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

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

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

4bdrm/2ba., 2-living, 2-dining, 2 car garage. Available 5/1/10. Call 979-690-6735.

Dainty 1/1, FAUX WOOD FLOORS, W/D conn., PRELEASE for MAY. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com

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. Finders bonus of $100 and waived deposit of $175. Call 281-728-1718.

Doux Chene Apartments. Preleasing six different floor plans. Call for special. 979-693-1906.

Master bedroom in nice mobile home with private bath and closet, $450, Central-air/ht, internet, cable, everything included. 210-364-7006.

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.

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

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

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

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

979-693-1448.

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, 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

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.

Roommate needed. $480/mo, all bills paid. Pets ok. Walking distance to campus. Male or female. Call Megan 214-399-7401.

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

Storage Units; free rent w/ 4 mo. lease, 5x5-10x20, climate & non-climate. 979-693-0551

Luxury 3/2 duplex, $895/mo.

Preleasing for May and August.

979-693-0551.

Sublease @ The Tradition.

2010-2011 school yr. Renewal Rate!

One-person lease of $4275/semester. Reg. 2 bedroom w/meal plan available. Plus $200 CASH! 832-381-6170.

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

Sublease 1 room in 3/3. Available May through July. Waterwood townhome. $300/mo +utilities.

808-298-1062.

Summer sublease at The District Apartments. Fully furnished. $475/mo+util. 713-252-3135.

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FOR RENT Summer Sub-lease 400/mo., Big awesome house, 3 blocks to Northgate, private bed and bath, 2 male roommates. 281-731-4022.

HELP WANTED 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.

SUMMER SUBLEASE. 1/1 Briarwood Apartments. $414/mo. +util. Free HBO &cable. Very spacious, 670 square feet. 512-635-3929.

P/T service station attendant and lube tech. Basic Automotive knowledge. Villa Maria Chevron, Villa Maria & E.29th. 979-776-1261.

Two rooms available in 3/2 on 3-acres, just four miles from campus. Horse property. $475/mo. Cable/Internet provided.

858-442-4918.

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.

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.

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

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.

Want to work in a fun environment? Garpez Mexican Restaurant Cantina seeking experienced only waitstaff, bartenders and assistant manager. Apply at 4353 Wellborn Road in West Gate Center or contact 979-691-8154.

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.

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 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.

Roommate needed, 2bd/2ba apartment. $307.50/mo. Starts August w/half off. On bus route. Free cable/internet/pool.

979-436-3466. gnyambi@yahoo.com 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.

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said McKenzie was a great friend and Aggie.

“Bill helped me obtain some scholarship money for a girl who wanted to be an Aggie, but had no way to go to school. Bill was just this type of a person, an Aggie’s Aggie and a man’s man.

He will definitely be missed.”

McKenzie graduated from A&M in 1944, served on The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents from 1981 until 1993 and became chairman of the board in 1989. He served on The Association of Former Students Board of Directors and was a donor to the Aggie Club, now the Twelfth Man Foundation. He was a captain in the Army in World War II and served under Gen. George S. Patton’s Third Army.

After completing his wartime military service he earned a law degree at Southern Methodist University and worked in many civic and statewide associations, including service as a Trustee of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, and as chairman and trustee of the Dallas Natural History Museum and the George Bush Foundation. He was the senior partner at the Dallas law firm of McKenzie and Baer.

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Congressman: US should fight state immigration law PHOENIX — A U.S. congressman urged the Obama administration on Sunday not to cooperate when illegal immigrants are picked up by local police if a tough new Arizona state immigration law survives legal challenges.

Rep. Raul Grijalva, a Democrat, and civil rights activists spoke to thousands of people gathered at the state Capitol and called on President Barack Obama to fight the law, promising to march in the streets and invite arrest by refusing to comply. “We’re going to overturn this unjust and racist law, and then we’re going to overturn the power structure that created this unjust, racist law,” Grijalva said. Arizona’s border with Mexico is the nation’s busiest stretch for illegal border crossings.

Fish kills from algae top 110,000 in 2 Texas lakes FORT WORTH, Texas — Biologists estimate that nearly 120,000 fish have died in two golden algae-infested Texas lakes, and local fishermen say pelicans are apparently flying hundreds of miles from the Gulf Coast to feed.

At least 50,000 fish have died at Possum Kingdom lake in northern Texas, while at least 68,900 were found dead about 90 miles southeast in Lake Whitney, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Both lakes are part of the Brazos River system. The golden algae are killing “all sizes of fish and many species,” but should clear up as water temperatures rise, said Melissa Tidmore, a biologist with the state parks department.

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Sooners take two in Olsen Brad Cox The Battalion Texas A&M pitchers gave up a pair of home runs and the Aggie batters continued to struggle with bringing runs home as A&M fell to Oklahoma 10-2 in the series finale Sunday at Olsen Field.

The Sooners took an early lead in the second inning as second baseman Danny Black hit a bases loaded double to score three. Black was scored in the next at bat as center fielder Eric Ross drove him home with a single up the middle.

Black added to his RBI total three innings later with a twoout three-run home run off A&M southpaw Estevan Uriegas. Designated hitter Drew Harrison later hit a solo homer in the seventh, also off Uriegas, to put the game well out of reach of the Aggies.

A&M was 1-for-11 at the plate with runners in scoring position, scrapping across a run in each of the fourth and fifth innings. The Aggies had their best chance to strike in both innings, getting runners on third with one out in both, but ultimately stranding two in both.

A&M starter Clayton Ehlert, who pitched a complete game against Rice five days earlier,

pitched the first two innings Sunday, giving up the double to Black. “We short rested Clayton and he gave us everything he had,� A&M Head Coach Rob Childress said.

The first of Ehlert’s four runs was unearned after Oklahoma left fielder Max White reached first on an error.

Short stop Brodie Greene committed all three of the Aggies’ errors, which led to five unearned runs. The veteran Greene, who started the season as an outfielder, was moved to short stop when conference play started. “We had to move him to short stop out of necessity,�

Childress said. “He’s done a great job for us. Today wasn’t his day defensively.�

It was A&M’s worst defensive outing since committing three errors against Texas in an 8-0 loss on April 18 at Olsen Field.

Coming into the Saturday game against Oklahoma, A&M was on a season-high 20-inning errorless streak. An error in the third inning ended the streak.

The Aggies lost that game 6-5 in a 13-inning marathon.

A&M led the Sooners 5-3 going into the ninth inning, but a two-RBI single by third

baseman Garrett Buechele tied the game and ultimately sent it into extra innings.

After a three-inning stalemate, Aggie pitcher Shane Minks walked Ross with one out and a double by first baseman Cameron Seitzer two batters later gave the Sooners the go ahead run.

A&M opened the series with a 6-2 win behind the performance of starter Barret Loux.

Loux struck out 10 in seven innings of work, giving up just four hits with an errorless defense behind him.

With a 3-2 lead in the seventh, third baseman Caleb Shofner hit a three-run homer to extend the Aggies lead and all but guarantee the win.

The Sunday game ended the toughest portion of the Aggies’ schedule, a four-week span with game against the top half of the Big 12 conference, which they finished with a 5-9-1 record.

Dropping the last two game of the three-game series, A&M fell to 22-16-1 overall and 7-10-1 in conference play.

The Aggies are ranked No. 7 in the Big 12 and with three conference series remaining, must finish in the top eight to earn a spot in the Big 12 tournament on May 26-30 in Oklahoma City.

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