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Granger Smith back in town ■ Aggie musician’s song reaches No. 5 on Texas Music Chart Meagan O’Toole-Pitts The Battalion Former student and country singer Granger Smith is back in Aggieland to release his fifth album, “Don’t Listen to the Radio,” at Hastings 5 p.m. Tuesday. “I’ve spent a lot of years [in College Station] going to school and starting my music career there. It’s great going back to release the album SMITH and be on the morning show there,” Smith said. “It’s going to feel like home.” The title track, “Don’t Listen to the Radio,” has reached number five on the Texas Music Chart, becoming the band’s highest-rated single. “I’m really excited about [the new album],” said drummer, guitarist and Bryan native Michael Holleman. “It’s the best yet. [“Don’t Listen to the Radio”] is one of the best tracks I’ve ever played drums on.” See Music on page 4
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Texas A&M offers a kinesiology class in basic self defense. Students use props such as plastic guns and knives to practice weapon takeaway techniques for self-defense purposes. Morgan Pindel | Special to The Battalion
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he kinesiology department is kicking it up a notch with a self defense class. This class teaches basic punches and the practical applications of coordination, agility, strength and endurance. Corey Monson owns a own martial arts studio in Brenham, Texas. He has been perfecting his martial art skills for the past six years and has been teaching others for three years. He was taking the class as well as helping to teach the class this summer. “Before we teach how to physically defend, we teach how to prevent the physical,” Monson said. “We use words to calm down a situation first.”
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Monson worked for a while as a bartender, which helped him learn self-defense skills. “I stopped a lot of arguments [that] could have escalated quickly if I didn’t know how to calm the situation with words first.” Monson said. Senior finance major Annie Alexander was a student in the class. She had no prior experience or training in self defense. “This class was so much fun,” Alexander said. “Everyone has their own set of skills and the class helps you figure out what those are.” The class is graded with three skill tests — punching, kicking and weapons. There are certain sequences for See Self defense on page 3
March 27, 1990 — July 10, 2009 Patrick Smith
Aggie junior dies, survived by daughter, parents
Van Cliburn medalist Yeo Eum Sun to perform Pianist Yeol Eum Sun, silver medalist in the 2009 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will perform tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at the George Bush Presidential Library. Sun has performed with the Israel, New York, Seoul and Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestras, and has recorded a CD for Universal Music in Korea. The Van Cliburn competition, held in Fort Worth, Texas, was established in 1962 in honor of pianist Van Cliburn, who won the 1958 International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Concert tickets are $5 for students, $20 for general admission, and are available at the door, the MSC box office, by phone at 979-862-8143 or online at boxoffice.tamu.edu. Compiled by Julie Rambin from cliburn.org
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Thursday’s answer: Luedecke Cyclotron
Correct responses: Stephen Henley, Class of 2001 Bart Casile, senior engineering technology major Andy Stein, senior chemical engineering major
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The Battalion Junior general studies major Patrick Smith, 19, died Friday in Houston, Texas. Smith was a 2007 graduate of Waltrip High School, an acolyte for Christ Church Cathedral and a youth ambassador for People to People. While at Texas A&M, Smith lived in Hart Hall, was involved in off-campus bonfire, started a herpetology club and worked for Global Events. He was born March 27, 1990, in Houston. He was a brilliant, loving son, his mother Kristi Smith said. But most of all, he was a loving father to his 15-month-old daughter SMITH Annabell Lee Smith. Smith’s family said they are deeply appreciative of all the friends and family who have provided so much care and support in this time of sorrow. Smith is survived by his parents Kristi and Gus Smith, grandparents Pat and “red granddede” Truitt Hallmark, his brother Brandt M. Smith, sister-in-law Denise, and niece Megan. The family will have a memorial reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at Heights Funeral Home in Houston. A memorial service is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at Christ Church Cathedral at 1117 Texas Ave, in Houston.
Memorial fund A scholarship fund to benefit Annabell Lee Smith has been formed. Family members ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Pat Hallmark, at 3010 Norhill, Houston, Texas, 77009.
Coming Tuesday: “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince” commemorative issue. See costume ideas, recipes, quidditch rules and read the movie review.
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