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Student dies in Aston Hall ■ Officials alert residents, say he died of natural causes. A Texas A&M student, who lived in Aston Hall, died on campus over the weekend. The student was a male who died of natural causes, said Critical Information Response Team spokesman Gary Booth. The student lived in a disabled student room on the first floor of the hall. The residents of Aston Hall were notified of the death through a meeting Sunday, however, the Booth could not provide details of the death. “It just feels weird,” a student on the first floor said. “It really makes you think about everything. I mean he was just down the hall.” No other information has yet been released to protect the student’s privacy. Joaquin Villegas, staff writer

Gates, Vilsack to eulogize Borlaug

Photos by Stephen Fogg — THE BATTALION

Freshman receiver Uzoma Nwachukwu carries the ball in Texas A&M’s 38-30 victory against the Utah State Aggies Saturday at Kyle Field. Nwachukwu had four touchdowns in the game; three receiving and one rushing. sports | 3

City’s red light ad campaign halts Julie Rambin The Battalion Recently released e-mails and documents show that the City of College Station was planning a $10,000 advertising campaign to persuade voters to keep red light cameras. The campaign, which included radio, television and newspaper ads, would have been paid

for with public funds. In the e-mails, city officials discuss the tactics and level of aggression to use in the campaign and suggest creating special-interest groups to support red light cameras. Though the documents are genuine, “that communication was simply planning purposes and discussion,” said College Station Assistant Public Communications Director

Wayne Larson. A Freedom of Information Act request of the documents was made by Jim Ash of Take Back Your City, the anti-red light camera political action committee. Ash posted the documents on the organization’s Web site, civilviolation.com. See Red lights on page 6

U.S. Secretary of Defense and former Texas A&M President Robert Gates and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will give eulogies at the public memorial service Oct. 6 for Norman E. Borlaug, Nobel Laureate and Texas A&M distinguished professor of international agriculture, at Rudder Auditorium. “Having two members of the U.S. Cabinet come to speak on behalf of Dr. Borlaug shows how important his work was,” said Texas AgriLife Research Gates spokeswoman Kathleen Phillips. “They were chosen by his family — these are people that really knew him, knew of his work and admired him.” Borlaug was named father of the Green Revolution for his work in battling world hunger. “Dr. Borlaug was known all over the world,” Phillips said. “There are any number of world leaders that would have loved to have spoken for him.” Also giving eulogies are Indian Parliament member M.S. Swaminathan and Nippon Foundation Chairman Yohei Sasakawa, who worked with Borlaug to ﬁght hunger in Africa. “If people come they’ll hear about all the wonderful things he’s done in the world,” Phillips said. “It’s a celebration of his life.” The service starts at 11 a.m. and will be conducted by Bread for the World Director Rev. David Beckman. Meagan O’Toole-Pitts, city editor

$87 million Student Aid Act passes in House Meagan O’Toole-Pitts The Battalion The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act was passed by the House of Representatives Thursday, and if approved by the Senate Texas A&M students with loans from private lenders would need to reapply for federal loans. The bill, which would save the federal government an estimated $87 billion over the next 10 years, was approved by a bipartisan vote of 253 to 171, according to a press release from U.S. Representative George Miller.

Under the bill, the Federal Direct Loan program would replace the Federal Family Educational Loan Program, FFELP, eliminating the role of private banks in federal student lending and requiring students to borrow directly from the federal government. If passed by the Senate, changes under the bill would take effect July 2010. “Today the House made a clear choice to stop funneling vital taxpayer dollars through board rooms and start sending them directly to

Breakdown According to the bill, $87 billion in savings will go to: • $40 billion to increase annual Pell Grant scholarships. • $10 billion to the U.S. Treasury to reduce the deficit. • $10 billion to community college job training and adult education programs.

• $2.55 billion to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and MinorityServing Institutions.

• $4 billion will go to school modernization, renovation and repair projects.

• $1 billion per year over eight years to children entering kindergarten.

See Student Aid on page 2

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Thousands receive Aggie Rings

Video: Students receive Aggie Rings and see the unveiling of the Aggie Ring replica in the Hayes Ring Plaza. thebatt.com

Rachel Latham The Battalion The Association of Former Student unveiled the 12foot 6,500-pound replica of the Aggie Ring Friday at the Haynes Ring Plaza to kick off Ring Day when about 3,000 students received their Aggie Ring. “The entire Aggie Network is getting a ring,” said Vice President of Communication Kathryn Greenwade, of the giant 12-foot, 6,500-pound Aggie Ring replica. Inside the replica is a time capsule to be opened by the Class of 2046. The capsule included photos from the Haynes family, information on the Association of Former Students See Ring Day on page 7

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The 12-foot, 6,500-pound Aggie Ring replica towers in the Haynes Ring Plaza.

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Cultural Celebration MSC CAMAC kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month Thursday with speakers and performances. scene | 5

Officials lay first bricks for military walk restoration Jane Lee The Battalion The first bricks of Military Walk were laid Saturday in a celebration commemorating the tradition and history of the memorial. The celebration took place at the north entrance to Rudder Tower, the area that marked the southern end of Military Walk. Attendants at the celebration included Interim President R.

Bowen Loftin, members of the Board of Regents and Dan A. Hughes, the contributor for the Military Walk restoration set to be completed April 2010. The Corps of Cadets and the Singing Cadets were also present to represent the importance of the walkway to cadets as well as students. Hughes, Class of 1951 and former member of the Corps of See Military Walk on page 7

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Yell Leaders Casey Schaefer and Reagan Thompson flee the oncoming rush of freshmen in the Corps of Cadets following Saturday football victory over Utah State. After each home football win freshmen in the Corps chase down and tackle the yell leaders who are then taken and thrown into Fish Pond.

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Barack Obama’s goal of having the world’s highest proportion of college graduates by 2020, Miller said. Of the savings, $40 billion would go to increase the maximum Pell Grant from $5,350 in 2009 to $5,550 in 2010 and $6,900 in 2019, and $10 billion would go back to the Treasury to reduce the deficit, according to a press release from Texas Representative Chet Edwards. “With tuition rates skyrocketing, middle class students and their families are struggling to afford college. This is an important step toward rebuilding the American economy,” Edwards said, “and making sure young people have access to an affordable college education by expanding Pell Grant benefits, and investing in our community colleges at no cost to taxpayers.” College students would receive a more affordable education through the Federal Direct Loan Program, Miller said, because loans provided are not subject to fluctuations in the market—guaranteeing the same low interest rates, terms and conditions, no matter what happens in the economy. Texas A&M participates in FFELP, so students would experience a change next summer if the bill is passed by the Senate. “The benefit to a student is that the process [for applying for federal aid] is a little more streamline because it’s from one source — the federal government,” said Texas A&M Scholarships and Financial Aid Provost Joseph Pettibon. “On the other hand, students don’t have a choice in who they borrow from so it’s a trade off.” Nearly 7,000 Texas A&M students are aided with Pell Grants, Pettibon said.

“This has a significant impact at A&M and throughout the country,” he said. “It will essentially increase the number of students receiving the Pell Grant.” Other than how the programs are funded, The Federal Direct Loan program and FFELP are nearly identical, Pettibon said. “It takes a step out (of the process),” he said. “You don’t have to worry about who has the best offer for you.” Under the Direct Loan program, interest on Federal Parent PLUS Loans would decrease from 8.5 percent to 7.9 percent. Under the bill, Texas A&M students with subsidized and unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans and Federal Parent PLUS Loans would have to sign new promissory notes, which are usually good for 10 years. “Basically anyone with a loan will have to apply for a new loan,” Pettibon said. “Students should start the process around March [2010]. The message to students is the same as it would be any given year— apply for federal aid as soon as possible.” A similar bill will go before the Senate next month so what exactly the change would entail is still uncertain, Pettibon said, but the Texas A&M Financial Aid Office will advise students with what they need to do in a timely manner. “How much money we get here at A&M for students under the Direct Loan program is undetermined,” he said. In addition, the bill would create a supplemental program for veterans who attend private colleges, Edwards said, and loan forgiveness for members of the military who are called to duty in the middle of the academic year.

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Bittersweet victory T.D. Durham

Although the Aggies’ victory against Utah State was a rough one, fans should be happy that the team got a win.

Moments later in the 42nd minute, Hooper struck. Sophomore midfielder Alyssa Hautz found Hooper making a run down the right side. Once she got the ball, Hooper outran the defense and put a shot in the left side of the net to give the Aggies a 2-0 lead at the half. “Her speed is a big key,” said freshman midfielder Nora Skelton. “She helps us out a lot, and we have to learn to work with it.” After a Portland goal in the 51st minute off a free kick, Hooper answered. The Houston native got free inside the box, and junior midfielder Rachel Shipley put a pass right on her foot as Hooper turned and placed one in the back of the net. The goal gave the Aggies a two-goal cushion, and the team didn’t give it up. A&M See Soccer on page 4

See Football on page 4

Sam Smith — SPECIAL TO THE BATTALION

Texas A&M freshman defender Lyndsey Gnatzig plays the ball in Texas A&M’s 4-0 victory against Sam Houston State Sunday at the Aggie Soccer Stadium.

Soccer wins two during weekend David Harris The Battalion It was a weekend for the Texas A&M soccer team that was all about getting over the hump. After a three game road trip brought on two losses for No. 13 A&M and with losses in its last three games against Top 10 teams, defeating a top ranked squad was pivotal. Such was the case on Friday when A&M upset No. 2 Portland 3-1 in front of nearly 3,500 maroon clad fans to push their record to 4-3. “It’s nice to be winning again,” said Head Coach G Guerrieri. “We’ve played a very difficult schedule, but we played those difficult games to get better and they helped us win this one today. Portland is a great team. They play with a great style, have great players, and are very well-disciplined and coached. It took

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a good effort by our players [to win] and it’s nice that we could have a good performance and send them home with a loss.” Even with 19 underclassmen on the roster, the Aggies turned to junior forward Whitney Hooper. Hooper netted two goals in the match, her second and third of the season. “It was amazing,” Hooper said. “My main goal was to play hard and make a statement. We needed to let everyone know that Texas A&M is still here.” The Aggies got the scoring started in the 33rd minute when a substitution made an immediate impact. Just two minutes after subbing in, sophomore forward Jen Kmezich headed a pass off a corner kick from sophomore defender Becca Herrera off the crossbar and just past the goal line.

he Texas A&M football team has to look at its 38-30 win over Utah State as a win, but an ugly win. We’ll start with the offense, which so happens to lead the nation in yards per game with 589.5 and is in the Top 20 in four other offensive categories. Our fearless leader, junior quarterback Jerrod Johnson, threw for 322 yards with four touchdowns and a completion rate of 21-41. As far as positives go, Johnson looked comfortable and very mobile in the pocket and only was sacked one time in the entirety of the game. Johnson’s four touchdown passes is no small feat, but his 20 incomplete passes and the multiple occasions where every fan in Kyle Field was yelling at him to throw the ball show he was definitely not seeing the field. The A&M running game was a mixture of good and bad as well. The Aggies rushed for 251 total yards, but two plays by non-running backs accounted for 81 of the yardage. Don’t get me wrong, it’s exciting to see our quarterback run along the sidelines for 42 yards, but it’s not exactly a testament to the strength of our run game. Another slight sting in the category of A&M rushing was Christine Michael’s leg injury late in the game. Fortunately, Head Coach Mike Sherman said in the postgame press conference

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Texas A&M junior forward Whitney Hooper dribbles the ball past a Sam Houston State player in the Aggiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 4-0 win Sunday at the Aggie Soccer Stadium.

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stayed on the attack much of the second half and led 21-12 in shots. Hooper led the team with six shots while freshman forward Kim Castleberry and sophomore defender Bri Young added three apiece. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Portland was a really fun game,â&#x20AC;? said Skelton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a good confidence booster, and we need to keep it up.â&#x20AC;? The Aggies returned to the pitch on Sunday afternoon and defeated the Sam Houston State Bearkats 4-0 to start its first winning streak of the season and push the record to 5-3. Hooper continued her weekend in the 12th minute when she put one in the back of the net after a shot from Castle-

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that Michael suffered a calf strain and should be fine. Thank goodness. The receiving corps, and honestly the total offensive attack for the Aggies, cannot be accurately represented unless you talk about Uzoma Nwachukwu. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wizard of Uz,â&#x20AC;? as he should be referred, was a oneman army with amazing efficiency. The freshman receiver pulled down three receiving touchdowns on just three receptions and even had a 39-yard rushing touchdown in the mix. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m convinced that this 6-foot bundle of amazing athletic ability will continue to bedazzle spectators on Saturdays, and what better time for him to step up. Sophomore receiver Jeff Fuller is out with a crack in his right fibula, thus putting a big responsibility on Nwachukwu and his fellow receivers to display some mad skills. Defensively, the only way to look at the game is in three sections. First of the three sections is the first quarter. The Aggie defenders, who were joined on the field by A&M defensive legends Quentin Coryatt and John Roper, were not prepared for the offensive attack of their Utah

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berry bounced off the goal post. The goal was Hooperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third of the weekend. In the second half, the Aggies took control as Skelton and sophomore midfielder Katie Hamilton each scored their first collegiate goals. Senior forward Cydne Currie added in her first goal of the season as well to make the score 4-0. In the game, A&M fired 41 shots to Sam Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two. The Aggies put 21 of those 41 on goal while the Bearkats had none on goal. A&M will carry its winning streak into the start of Big 12 play next weekend in Waco against Baylor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means a lot,â&#x20AC;? Hooper said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This preseason was pretty hard. We had the toughest schedule in the country. We knew we needed to start gathering up some games.â&#x20AC;?

State opponents. A&M, which allowed only 21 rushing yards in its season opener against New Mexico, gave up almost five times that amount in the first quarter of its game Saturday. The Aggies brought back some defensive intensity in the second and third quarters, holding the opposing offense to a single field goal. Pressure finally got to the Utah State quarterback during this period, as Von Miller registered two sacks in the second quarter. In the fourth quarter, the home team defense went back to a lazy and too relaxed work ethic and nearly gave up the game. I had brief flashbacks to A&Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first home game of the 2008 season when the Aggies gave up a touchdown and a field goal in the last five minutes of its 18-16 loss to Arkansas State. But the defense made a lastminute stand and all things aside, the win was a win and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something A&M fans cannot take for granted. With big games against much better teams creeping closer and closer, there are a lot of things the Aggies need to work on. Penalties, defensive schemes and tackling are high on the list, but at least weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sitting pretty at 2-0. T.D. Durham is a sophomore English major and the sports editor.

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MSC CAMAC kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month Nancy Barrera Special to The Battalion The Memorial Student Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Committee for Awareness of Mexican-American Culture had the Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Thursday in Rudder Forum. Antonio Cepeda-Benito, dean of faculties and associate provost, was the keynote speaker at the ceremony. The lecture was followed by a performance by Ballet Folklorico (Lol-Lxiim) Flor de Maiz from Yucatan Mexico. During the event, facilitators announced future Hispanic Heritage Month events, eager to have a good turn out from students, faculty and staff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overflowing population of freshmen, we had a superior quantity of attendants at the Kick-Off,â&#x20AC;? said Jose Manuel Chapa, CAMACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Interim Chairman. Even though the University is experiencing a spike in the Hispanic population on campus, this event had a remarkable attendance from diverse students, cultures and faculty, representing a diversifying institution. CAMAC, the first Hispanic organization on campus founded in 1974, is not only open to Hispanic students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This organization is not just for Mexicans or Hispanics, but for everyone who wants to be part of a growing, fun organization dedicated to the success of its constituents,â&#x20AC;? said Elizabeth A. Saucedo, administrative director for CAMAC. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the month begins Sept. 15 for five Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Sept. 16 is Mexican Independence Day, also known as El Grito de Dolores or El Grito de Independencia (the Cry of Independence). This year, Mexico celebrated 199 years as an independent country, having declared independence from Spanish

Events â&#x2013; Merienda, free music event by the Department of Multicultural Services 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Sept. 23 Koldus 227 â&#x2013; Juan Bordas presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;De Colores: Celebrating Hispanic Cultural Traditionsâ&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sept. 29 Rudder 301 â&#x2013; Caliente 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Sept. 30 â&#x2013; Movie Premier and Discussion, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Bronse Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Images in Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;? 7:30 p.m. - ďŹ nished, Oct. 7 Village CafĂŠ, Bryan, TX â&#x2013; Hispanic Heritage Month Scholarship Pageant 7 p.m. - ďŹ nished, Oct. 9 Wehner 113 â&#x2013; National Hispanic HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Oct. 15 â&#x2013; Salsa Dance Night & Competition 8 p.m., Oct. 23 Studio 12 â&#x2013; Dia De Los Muertos 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Nov. 1 Studio 12

rule in 1810. Just before midnight on Sept. 15, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo along with Costilla addressed the Roman Catholic congregation in Dolores to join in a struggle for national independence in a famous speech, known to history as the Grito de Dolores. That first Grito began with the ringing of the church bells in the state of Guanajuato to call the Mexican people to a movement for independence. Because of these historic events, Sept. 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct. 15 were

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Individuals sell food at booths at the Fiestas Patrias Mexicanas in Downtown Bryan. Hispanic Heritage Month began Sept. 15 and lasts until Oct. 15. designated as the official Hispanic Heritage Month in 1988. Raul Samano, CAMACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Operations Director, said â&#x20AC;&#x153;with the rise of group memberships this year, we expect to excel the possibilities and hold a successful 2009 Hispanic Heritage Month.â&#x20AC;? CAMAC decided to expand this to a two-month celebration due to

the amount of activities coordinated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Since] there are multiple organizations who wish to represent their Hispanic heritage during this commemoration, if we scatter the proceedings in two months it will give each association an opportunity to represent their club,â&#x20AC;? Samano said.

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1. Bring student ID 2. Bring A&M proof of enrollment in class 3. Sit through class and learn We pay you $50 (First 100 people, so come early; Chem 101 students cannot be paid twice) (Dates are tentative and could easily change, check our website and Batt ads (school paper))

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HELP WANTED $500 Website designer wanted to improve current site. Send short bio to aikinland@yahoo.com A&M Recycling Services Student Workers wanted (TAMU/Blinn student). Must be able to work 24 hours/week and summers. Apply in person: 204 S. College Ave. 979-862-2069. Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296. photoguy@io.com Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. COACHES WANTED! We need enthusiastic, positive, motivational volunteer coaches for Girls Volleyball. Call 764-6386. Established construction company with Corporate headquarters in Abilene, TX is looking to hire an Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager will help support the Accounting and Finance Department by performing general accounting tasks such as P/R, A/P, A/R, G/L and fixed asset accounting. This individual will also supervise staff. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required. Must be very proficient with Quarterly Payroll Reporting. Experience in multi-state reporting is a plus. Requires a working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word. Working conditions are normal of an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule. Please send resume to: Freire@rpcabilene.com Great college P/T job. 12-16 afternoon/evening hours a week. $8.50/hr, flexible schedule. Apply in person at Scarmado Foods 1289 N. Harvey Mitchell. 979-779-7209ext.125. Iguana Lounge in downtown Bryan seeking help for wait staff and bartending. Call 979-412-0955. Little Caesars Pizza now accepting applications for management positions. Apply at either Bryan or College Station location. Models needed for lifedrawing, life-painting class. Model will disrobe, P/T, $10 per hour. Contact Tim tim@twvanya.com or 979-324-6037.

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The city’s planning department informed officials the proposed campaign would be in violation of Texas election code, and changes have been made, Larson said. “We are doing a direct mail voter education piece that will provide facts about the program,” Larson said. “We are not spending any money on advertising.” Public access to the advertising-related documents and e-mails contributed to the city’s change of plans, Ash said. “I think those e-mails show that the city fully intended to do a significant ad campaign. People that are busy about the government’s work don’t send e-mails like that to the local cable company,” Ash said. A recent survey of College Station residents likely to vote found that 64 percent support red light cameras. The survey was funded by Keep College Station Safe, a political action committee partially funded by American Traffic Solutions, said ATS Communications Director Josh Weiss. “We’re making some donations to Keep College Station Safe,” Weiss said. “We’re obviously in support of keeping the cameras.” According to Keep College Station Safe, red light violations and accidents are down by nearly 50 percent since the program’s inception. “They’re the only people on planet Earth who are claiming that,” Ash said. “They give no data. They give no source.” There has not been a fatal accident at a red light camera intersection in the past nine years, Ash said, and no fatal accidents are on the city records for Harvey Road at Munson Avenue, one of the city’s red light camera locations. The Sept. 8 fatal motorcycle accident at the intersection of Wellborn Road and Joe Routt Boulevard was not at a red light camera intersection. “Southwest Parkway at Texas remains four times as dangerous as Harvey at Munson. When the city’s worried about safety, they do engineering changes,” Ash said. Red light cameras are about revenue, not safety, Ash said. “Those companies have a profit interest in keeping you running a red light. If people stopped running red lights tomorrow, ATS would go out of business,” Ash said. “They have no interest in preventing accidents.”

HOW TO VOTE The red light camera special election will take place on Nov. 3. The last day to register to vote in the election is Oct. 5. Students can register at www.sos.state.tx.us/ elections/voter/reqvr.shtml

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RED DRY SCALY PATCHES OF SKIN ATOPIC DERMATITIS STUDY (ECZEMA) Volunteers ages 18 - 64 needed to participate up to a 12 week long clinical research study with an investigational topical medication for atopic dermatitis (RED, DRY, SCALY PATCHES OF SKIN). Eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study related medication • Physical Examination • Dermatological Assessments • Compensation up to $675.00 for time and travel For more information please contact:

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enhancement project and a letter written by Harold J. and Reta Haynes, lead donors to the Clayton W. Williams Jr. Alumni Center, to the Class of 2046. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have waited 95 hours to get your ring, the Association

of Former Students has waited 130 years to get their ring,â&#x20AC;? said Porter Garner, president and CEO of the Association of Former Students. Garner called the day historic and a great day to be an Aggie. The unveiling party included Student Body President Kolin Loveless, Interim President R. Bowen Loftin, several members

of the Class of 1946 in honor of Harold J. Haynes, representatives from the Association and representatives from Balfour and Deep in the Heart Art Foundry, the companies that constructed the replica ring. The association will thank the additional 83 individual donors and rededicate the Alumni Center from Oct. 29 to 31.

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Cadets, donated $4 million toward the restoration project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[Robert] Gates, the former A&M president, conceived the idea for the restoration of the Walk, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad to have been able to be a part of the project,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said. Military-friendly Texas A&M University has had many heroes, Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many brave men have walked this road and have become outstanding people in the world,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aggies are always called upon in a time of need, and the walkway represents the countless lives that have been called.â&#x20AC;? The Military Walk is a 1,500-foot walkway that began as a dirt road in the 1880s and transformed into a series of sidewalks by the 1970s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The walkway was an important north-south access for cadets on campus back in the early times for Texas A&M,â&#x20AC;? said Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jason Cook. The cadets would march the walkway three times every day for meals at Sbisa Dining Hall. The Walk was the main artery of the campus until, in recent years, the entrance of the University has shifted to the east side of campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[The Walk has] evolved into a great walkway with great tradition and values,â&#x20AC;? said Cadet Col. Brent Lanier, a senior political science major. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[The Walk is] a symbol of A&Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past, present and future.â&#x20AC;? The renovation is another piece to the Walkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historical timeline, Loftin said.

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Cadets use the Military Walk in spring 2008. The cadets would march the walkway three times every day in the 1970s for meals at Sbisa Dining Hall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are celebrating a new beginning,â&#x20AC;? he said. The money will be used to widen the walkway, and historical markers will be placed to represent various important buildings that were and are along the walkway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[The area will be] transformed and the northsouth access of the campus will run again,â&#x20AC;? Loftin said. The celebration concluded with the laying of the first bricks by Hughes and Lanier.

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