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news for you b-cs area Student breaks into sorority house College Station police officers arrested a man believed to have broken into the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority house on Wednesday morning. Sophomore electrical engineering major Charles Wayne Compton broke into the Zeta Tau Alpha house, and he was asked to leave by the woman who found him removing two maroon “Aggies for a Cure” T-shirts from plastic wrapping in the laundry room, according to a press release. “Basically what happened, was a representative of the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority house found Compton in the laundry room of the sorority house,” said Officer Rhonda Seaton of the College Station Police Department. After he left, they called the police and officers went and found him with the two shirts; Compton identified himself and was arrested. Some of that evidence came from the house’s outside security camera which showed Compton removing screens from windows in the courtyard and attempting to open them. The woman who saw Compton in the laundry room was taken to the police station to identify him, and he was put in jail for a bail posted at $15,000, which was paid on Thursday and he was released. Samantha Virnau, special to The Battalion
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Heavily involved in one of Aggieland’s most prized traditions, Jill is chairwoman of the Muster Committee. “Being able to be a part of something that is so much bigger than myself is a great feeling. Things like this are what make our school so special,” Jill said. Jill said she was thrilled on her first day of school at A&M when she pulled out a map and had someone come up to her asking if she needed help. “The culture at our school is so unique and people are so friendly. You don’t get that at a lot of places.” Jill has grown to love everything about A&M from sports to Carpool. This and her dedication to Muster have made her a hardcore Aggie.
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ardcore Aggies come in all different shapes and sizes, but are all united by their love and passion for Texas A&M. They show their Aggie spirit with every chance they get, in any way they can. While this is not limited to one specific behavior, Cali Leopold, Charles Eckel, Jill Green, John Claybrook and Austin Wilson are five students who their peers claim are some of the loudest, proudest members of their Fightin’ Texas Aggie classes.
Charles Sixty-five years ago, Charles Eckel’s grandfather graduated from A&M and started an Aggie legacy for Charles’ family. Now one of seven members of the Eckel family who are currently enrolled at the University, Eckel said he didn’t have much of a choice about coming to A&M but is glad he didn’t. Charles has grown up coming to Aggie events such as sporting events and bonfires, and took part in countless traditions even at a young age. “It didn’t matter when or what time of the day it was, we went to everything,” Eckel said. Eckel said he is one to yell his heart out at football games and buys into everything the University has to offer.
John John shows us not all hardcore Aggies come from long lines of Aggie families. It didn’t take long for this first-generation Aggie to become passionate about the University and everything it stands for. Along with many Aggies, John knew A&M was where he was supposed to be after his first experience at an Aggie football game. “I had never seen anything like that before,” John said. Now a Fish Aids co-chair, John didn’t waste any time getting involved, and gives his time to the organization to reach out to as many students as possible.
Austin Originally from Oregon, Austin did not have ties to A&M but got here as fast as he could. Not knowing what it meant to be an Aggie, Austin said he came to the University with a fresh mindset and was open to anything it had to offer. He used this window of opportunity to join the Corps of Cadets, where he learned what it meant to be an Aggie, what A&M stands for, the traditions we hold dear to us and the things we honor most. Austin has come to love the University and said he is at the best University, in the best state, in the best country of the world, making him a harcore Aggie.
Cali Anyone lucky enough to get their hands on Cali’s elementary school yearbook will find her decked out in Aggie attire in her school pictures. Attending her first football game as an infant, her love for A&M started early. Incredibly involved, Cali is a new member educator for her sorority, played on the A&M club volleyball team, was the campaign manager for ‘5 for Yell’ and was on First Yell staff. Her boundless dedication to all things A&M inspired Cali and a group of her friends to get henna tattoos of the number five in honor of the ‘5 for Yell’ campaign.
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discusses the environment Joyce Go The Battalion According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generated about 250 million tons of trash and recovered about 61 million tons through recycling in 2008. Considering that college students print massive amounts of notes, take road trips and move in and out of dorms and apartments on an almost regular basis, students have several opportunities to reduce, reuse and recycle. Debe Shafer, environmental health professor at Texas A&M University, shares tips on how Aggies can go green. Q: What are a few things that students can do daily to help the environment? A: Try a different mode of transportation. Walk or ride a bike. Reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink your behaviors. Conserve [by taking] shorter showers, using water-saving showerheads, taking reusable shopping bags to the store, recycling plastic shopping bags and carrying your own reusable water bottle. Be aware of how much trash you generate. Take a reusable mug [or] cup to your favorite coffee shop. Buy products made from recycled materials. Recycle your printer cartridges and cell phones. Use both sides of paper, and did I mention, try to drive less? [You can also] shop for locally produced foods. Consider organic foods for some of your food items. Use energy-saving compact fluorescent lamps. Turn off lights and unplug your charger when not in use. [You can] find ways to be active in your community See Q&A on page 6
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Haley Lawson The Battalion There has also been a student fee increase request for 2012. The board will be addressing that request as well and will begin to decide if the increase is best for the student body. “We just finished hearing the fee increase requests for 2012 from the state organizations, and now will go into deliberations to decide whether these increases are a good use of student money or not,” said Kelly Scribner, toxicology doctorate student and member of the student service fee advisory board. Anyone in the student body can give their feedback online as well. Students can view and give opinions regarding the general departments that have requested funding. “The Board will be deliberating on Sunday regarding the requests for funding,” said Shah Dhukka, a junior information and operations management major and chairman the student service fee advisory board. “We urge students to go online and provide their feedback regarding general departments, as well feedback regarding specific departmental requests for funding.” The student feedback is important to the student service fee advisory board. “We need every student, undergraduates as well as graduates, to take a few minutes
and take a look at the department’s requests and leave feedback,” said Brianne Bockholt, a board member and a junior history major. “We compile all this feedback and use it in our deliberations this Sunday to make sure we are representing the students’ wishes accurately.” After the deliberation the Student Service Fee Advisory Board will also present to the Graduate Student Council and the Student Senate. After these presentations the board will give their recommendations to the vice president of Student Affairs. Students at Texas A&M pay a student service fee of $14.97 per credit hour. The fee does not exceed 12 hours so students taking 12 hours or more pay a maximum of $179.64. The student service fee pays for many departments at A&M such as multicultural studies, Student See Fees on page 6
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1ove Palooza will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 19 in front of Sbisa Dining Hall. Students can purchase ethically made T-shirts for $10 or enjoy features music, art and global awareness related booths.
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Robert Earl Keen will be performing at 8 p.m. today at the Texas Hall of Fame. Ryan Beaver will also perform. Tickets are $20 at the door.
Morgan Spurlock’s documentary “The Future of Food” will be played at the Koldus Student Services Building from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today. The film explains how market and political forces influence the supply of food in the world.
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Rock the Republic returns with ‘spectacle of sight and sound’ Ryan Haughey The Battalion From Oct. 21-23, downtown Bryan will be transformed from a quaint historical town center into a celebration of the best musicians, poets and artists that the state of Texas has to offer. Featuring 90 bands of almost every genre, from country to electronica and rap to rock, a world champion beat poet and a collection of art expositions and displays, Rock the Republic 2010 appeals to a wide range of audiences. “The amount of music, poetry and artistry out there is incredible. To bring it all together for a weekend in a small town environment is awesome,” said Jorge Palomarez, a performer at Rock the Republic. Palomarez said he is excited to be a part of the event, not only as a musician but also as an observer. “The opportunity to be a part of this gathering of a huge number of new musical acts is very exciting. I perform as an acoustic singer-songwriter, but I like to see new fresh acts,” he said. “I always want to check out new music.” Palomarez, a singer-songwriter who combines guitar and harmonica in his set, performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 23 in the lobby of the La Salle Hotel. Rather than being simply a festival, Rock the Republic bills itself as a “spectacle of sight and sound,” in order to empha-
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size the vast breadth of mediums embraced by the event. “Rock the Republic offers something that has never before been offered to students at Texas A&M: an exceptional selection of artists from across the state of Texas,” said Vicky Alvarez, senior marketing major and marketing intern with the event. In addition to a full-time staff of about 25 people, Rock the Republic gains support from students at Texas A&M such as Alvarez. “This is our chance to make College Station a destination for all sorts of musical talent, art and culture,” Alvarez said. “It is also a way for the students and residents of [Bryan-College Station] to come together in support of something better.” John Wesley, co-founder and entertainment coordinator, said Rock the Republic is the next evolution of the music and arts festival experience because it features such a diverse representation of artists from across the state. Using venues along the main downtown strip as well as a main stage constructed in the middle of the street, every site will host a blend of artistic styles throughout the day. “When music is good, people like it. [Most people] really haven’t experienced multiple genres with high-quality artists,” said co-founder, slam poet, logistics
co-coordinator and A&M political science lecturer Stephen Sargent in an interview. “[Our goal is] to expose people to the fact that there is good music period, regardless of genre.” One of Rock the Republic’s unique features is the role poetry plays in the event. 2008 Individual World Poetry Slam champion Joaquin Zihuatanejo is just one of many poets to be featured throughout the course of the weekend. Rock the Republic also organizes its own poetry slam competition as well as a haiku competition on Saturday. “No event has combined music and slam poetry in the way [Rock the Republic has],” Wesley said. Complementing the music, art and poetry will be a collection of “spectacles” the organizers have devised to further enhance the crowd experience. One of these events which the staff is very excited about is the “We the Republic” event. This spectacle provides organizations and individuals with an opportunity to present their opinions on a wide range of social issues or explain unique ideas that could potentially change the world. “We the Republic” gives a stage for discourse on “whatever people feel passionate about,” Wesley said. “You’ve got a voice, you’ve got a message. Here’s your See Rock on page 9
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Tying the knot Former student wins dream wedding Alex Welch
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The Battalion “I figure life’s a gift and I don’t intend on wasting it. You don’t know what hand you’re gonna get dealt next. You learn to take life as it comes at you ... to make each day count.” Leonardo Dicaprio’s character Jack Dawson spoke these words in the epic love story “Titanic.” For Brett Dusek, class of 2003, and his new bride Cara Carboni, life has dealt them both some unexpected hands. A few were mixed with tragedy, but most were full of magic; the kind of magic any good love story is made of, the kind of magic that culminates in an all-expense paid dream wedding where you ditch the traditional “Here Comes the Bride” music and instead walk down the aisle to Titanic’s theme song, “My Heart Will Go On.” Though the music broke with tradition, Dusek’s wedding proposal did not. On 9/9/09, in the pouring rain, under the cascading and sweeping oak branches of the Century Tree, Carboni walked under a saber archway, courtesy of members of the Corps of Cadets, as Dusek got down on one knee. Carboni said she was so excited she doesn’t even remember what he said, but she answered “yes.” The rainy walk to remember never would have happened were it not for a chance meeting on MySpace almost three years ago. The April before Carboni’s college graduation, she learned that the pain in her right wrist was not a case of tendonitis as she had suspected, but rather bone cancer. Carboni, who graduated from Arizona State University in 2007, was house-ridden, recuperating from her second hand surgery in less than six months. So she took to the social networking site looking for someone to connect with. Dusek also was at home that fateful day and logged on. The 27-year-old was recovering from an August 2006 car accident that had crushed his skull, when a message from 22-year-old Carboni popped up in his inbox. She was a die-hard Red Sox fan. He was wearing a Yankees hat in his profile picture. She messaged him: “What’s a handsome guy like you doing in an ugly hat like that?” Dusek was quick to respond. Turns out, he had lost a bet and was forced to wear the hat. As fate would have it, he too lived by the Red Sox religion. And the rest was history. After his proposal, the Arizona residents decided to enter a contest for a free dream wedding at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix to be held on, fittingly, 10/10/10. The couple’s love story beat out more than 250 other
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Brett Dusek, class of 2003, had a groom’s cake made in the shape of the Century Tree, where he proposed to his bride Cara Carboni. couples who entered. “They had both come from such tragedies at such young ages,” said Debbie Weisz, the garden’s social-events coordinator. “They were able to come out on the other side. They found love and healed together. They moved on.” The grand prize included every aspect of a wedding, the flowers, cake, dress, food and reception, all provided by local vendors and valued at a total of $85,000. “We [wanted] to give them a chance to celebrate their love with the wedding of their dreams,” said wedding planner Victoria Canada. Thousands of users of AZcentral.com got to vote and decide on the wedding details. Carboni wore an ivory tissue taffeta princess gown with a sleeveless jewel neckline, open back and sweeping train as the couple said “I do” in the Gardens’ Wildflower Pavilion. At the reception, the 100 guests ate at grazing stations featuring oysters, lamb, chicken and pasta, and the newlyweds cut into an octagonal apple-spice wedding cake with rum butter-cream icing. Then Mrs. Dusek tossed a bouquet of white hydrangea, fragrant gardenias and cream English garden roses to her awaiting bridesmaids. “This was the wedding of our dreams. The public did a really good job. If any of [our selections] had been chosen, it would pretty much totally fit us,” Carboni said. In a nod to their proposal, Dusek was surprised with a Century Tree groom’s cake, and Canada presented the couple with a signed Red Sox baseball. Mr. and Mrs. Dusek are currently on a honeymoon they planned themselves, a week-long European cruise, with a few extra days in Barcelona, Spain.
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Aggie gameday texas a&m vs. no. 19 missouri 11 a.m. saturday kyle field
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Head Coach Mike Sherman leads senior wide receiver Terrence McCoy and senior quarterback Jerrod Johnson into the conference home opener against Missouri at 11 a.m. Saturday at Kyle Field. Sherman is 5-12 in conference games in his two-plus years as head coach.
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e, as sportswriters, fans and followers of Texas A&M football have been mislabeling Mike Sherman’s “career-making” game for a while now. But make no mistake about it — this game Saturday actually IS the biggest in Sherman’s A&M tenure.
We have named other games as a “litmus test,” and maybe those games — like Arkansas this year, Oklahoma State the last two years and the Independence Bowl — really were at the time. But although this feels like a lesser contest, it has to answer three questions as we stand at the crossroads of the 2010 season: Can A&M beat a team with a winning record (3-14 in two-plus years under Sherman)? How well can this team handle the adversity of losing two straight close games in front of a national audience? And finally, the ques-
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tion no one actually wants to hear — is Sherman the senior sport right man for the job? management major This team is 1-8 against ranked opponents since Sherman took over. Re-read that first sentence, then realize that this team actually has grown in order to get to this make-or-break game. In 2008, the new-look Aggies were shellacked by Oklahoma and future 2010 top draft pick Sam Bradford by a score of 66-28. The next year, this
team was a bounce or two from beating eventual Big 12 Champion Texas, who would play for the BCS National Championship that year and had beaten the Aggies by 40 the year before. That progress is all well and good, but this team is 0-2 against teams in the Top 25 this year. That’s what matters when all is said and done. Moral victories, as nice as they are for a fan base starved for a return to national relevancy, do not put this team into the Top 25. Losses are losses and we can no longer see progress in them. Of course, Texas A&M’s last two losses didn’t come without help. The offense that kept this team in contention for most games in 2009 has disappeared faster than Tiger Woods’s endorsement deals. A team that turned the ball over 24 total times in 2009 has already given the ball away 18 times in less than half the time. In fact, those 18 have come in only four games, since the Aggies See Sherman on page 7
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that help to support the environment, and there are many more but this is a start and that’s really important. Just start to make changes. Q: Is there a recycling facility the students on and off campus can take advantage of? A: College Station has curbside recycling. The City Council just approved recycling pick up at apartment complexes [as well]. The Bryan Wal-Mart has recycling containers for drop-off, [and] Target offers recycling. Check the City of College Station web site for specifics on what can be recycled curbside and drop off sites for other items. There is a Household Hazardous Waste drop off two times a year sponsored by BVSWMA, [and] Texas A&M also has opportunities for recycling on campus and has its own recycling center. Q: What are some wasteful habits that students tend to have that affects the environment? A: Did I mention driving too much or moving out? [That] is a time where so much trash is generated that could have been diverted to other uses. For so many
of us, it just seems easy to throw things out instead of finding other uses for items. [Keep] up with how much trash you generate in one day and at the end of the day look at it and see how much of it you really could [have] reduce[d] if you worked at it. Q: Are there any awareness events about going green that students can attend to help them learn more about helping the environment? A: Texas Recycles Day is coming up in November. [Also] Earth Day in April, [and] College Station celebrates this. Q: Why do you think more people don’t take the initiative to “go green” even when they are aware of the situation? A: We’re fairly removed from it. Some of it takes time, [it] may cost more money initially, [it can be] inconvenient or it could be [that] they are just not aware or informed and think it really doesn’t make a difference. Q. What is one important reason that you would give students to inspire them to go green? A. I am a health educator and this is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for the individual and the environment that we all share. The health of the environment is directly tied to human health. Our lives depend on it.
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Counseling Services and Student Government Association. “The student service fee funds services and programs that are separate and apart from regularly scheduled academic functions of the University and directly involve or benefit students,” Scribner said. “The student service fee funds salaries and programs within each of these departments.” The student service fee advisory board is made up of nine undergraduate and graduate students. They represent the student body and help make decisions regarding the money from the student service fee. “Our job as members of the student service fee advisory board is to represent the student body’s interest in allocating our money to services
and programs that benefit the students,” Bockholt said. Departments on campus send requests for funding to the student service fee advisory board. They then take these requests from different departments on campus. They also give recommendations to the vice president of Student Affairs to make decisions regarding the funding. “Each department submits requests for funding in order to maintain existing services the students really value, develop new services, or to reward the hardworking staff that makes all these things possible,” Bockholt said. “After the Board deliberates on Sunday, I will present to Graduate Student Council and Student Senate to obtain their feedback before forwarding our recommendations to the vice president for Student Affairs, Lt. Gen. Joe Weber,” Dhukka said.
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things to look for 1 what to do with jerrod: At a point, this question is going to become rather repetitive. However, it is a question that must be asked until the “best quarterback in the Big 12” plays a game worthy of such accolades. With Missouri next on the docket, Head Coach Mike Sherman looks to be giving his senior leader another chance to awaken this anemic offense. It is a game that will go a long way in determining the job security for Sherman. It is also a game that could turn many sunshine-pumpers into pessimists. Furthermore, a loss here makes bowl eligibility a question rather than a certainty. So, with all that on the line, will Sherman pull Johnson in favor of Tannehill if he has a terrible first half? If he throws a couple key interceptions? Or will Sherman go down with Johnson as his guy? Saturday will go a long way in answering that question.
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2 is gabbert healthy?: Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert is one of the best quarterbacks in the conference. He, however, got dinged up during the Tigers’ undefeated nonconference run. Now Head Coach Gary Pinkel is downscoring whether or not Gabbert will play for the Tigers Saturday. If he does, he’ll present a huge challenge to this improved Aggie defense. The Tigers run a spread offense predicated on short passes and yards after the catch. Gabbert is the main orchestrator of the offense and is fully capable of winning this game.
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3 sticking to The running game: Sherman, for the third consecutive week, said that he went away from the running game too early in the 24-17 defeat against Arkansas. Missouri’s defense is a step-down in talent from the Hogs’ front seven. The Tigers are without star defensive end Aldon Smith and will miss his physical presence inside. With Johnson struggling so mightily, Sherman needs to give the Aggie fans a heavy dose of sophomore running back Christine Michael, who is one of the conference’s best downfield runners. David Harris, sports editor
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didn’t turn the ball over once during the Stephen F. Austin game. This is a team that has to respond to two types of adversity – losing, and giving up the football. As good as this defense has been (24th in yards per game), it cannot score points as well, Dustin Harris’s picksix against Stephen F. Austin aside. To win, this team simply cannot lose another turnover battle. Talent may have won out against Florida International, but in the Big 12 (aside from Kansas) disciplined play and keeping
possession will win out. If these ball control issues had been happening one week, or in a sporadic half, fans could call this a fluke. But after four straight weeks of careless play, responsibility must be laid on the man in charge. No, Sherman isn’t throwing the passes, muffing punts or missing snaps, but the leader and his offensive staff should find a way to put some band-aid on the offensive struggles. It wouldn’t be so bad if Sherman had more voices in the coaches meetings, but he’s got three: Randy Jordan, Jim Turner and Troy Walters. From what I’ve seen, all three are solid coaches. But instead of going to
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them or going an even riskier route of hiring an offensive or passing coordinator quickly after Kragthorpe had to leave, Sherman appears to be going the Charlie Weis route of living and dying by his own intelligence. Pride, however, can no longer stand in the way of a team that could legitimately compete for the Big 12 South. Tomorrow all of these questions will be presented in front of 75,000 or more fans. A success could give new momentum to a season that appears to be teetering. A loss? And Sherman might possibly have more parallels to Charlie Weis at the end of the season.
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“But as someone who prays about every decision I make,� she said, “I felt like God was leading me in the other direction.� She added: “During the primary, I heard the audible voice of God.� As recently as February, she emphasized the importance of values issues as she rallied conservatives to back her upstart primary campaign against moderate Republican Rep. Mike Castle, a former governor who was heavily favored to win the GOP nomination. “He’s got a horrible voting record when it comes to social issues,� she said at the Conservative Political Action Conference in an interview with the conservative blog Liberty Pundits. “And many of those social issues — whether it’s marriage, whether it’s life — [President Barack] Obama has been very aggressive with his very liberal agenda. We need people who are not going to be wishywashy about that.� O’Donnell’s stunning upset over Castle has drawn strong national interest because it is seen as a key test of tea party strength in a general election. Like other tea party-backed candidates, O’Donnell has softened her rhetoric, and not just on social issues. Asked Wednesday about comments in a 2006 debate that China has a “carefully thought out and strategic plan to take over America,� she backtracked and said she believed she was misquoted, ignoring the existence of a recording of the debate in which she is clearly heard making the remarks. The 41-year-old Republican said her beliefs on some of her most unusual positions — such as opposing masturbation — have matured and that her religion doesn’t drive her politics. “Regardless of my personal faith,� she said Wednesday, “it is by the Constitution that I will make all of my decisions.� Her Democratic opponent, Chris Coons, said that does little to clear up her views. “Making sure that we’ve got on the record Ms. O’Donnell’s views on things like prayer, abortion and evolution is important,� Coons said. “These aren’t just random statements on some late-night TV show. These are relevant to her service in the United States Senate, what sort of judges she would confirm, what sort of issues she would take up.�
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UPD states measures to prevent identity fraud Travis Lawson The Battalion Identity fraud is a problem that faced 11 million people in the nation last year. The University Police Department has measures that can prevent Texas A&M University students from falling victim. Whether it is an imposter attempting to gain credit using a person’s information or having a credit or debit card stolen, identity fraud takes many forms. According to the Attorney General of Texas web site, every year nearly 25,000 Texans fall victim to identity fraud. Officer Dee Donovan of UPD said the best way to avoid identity fraud is by not putting key information on the web. She said Facebook and Myspace are often where mistakes are made, as well as falling for local scams. “Limiting the amount of personal information on cyber network sites such as Facebook and Myspace to help guard against stalking and harassments, as well as identity
theft,” Donovan said. “Being aware of the local frauds and scams occurring in our area will better protect those coming in contact with such individuals.” Donovan said UPD does not know exactly how many cases of identity fraud take place on campus each year, but only because many people who are being taken advantage of don’t realize it. “There is a huge potential for identity theft here on campus. However, we have not seen huge numbers of identity theft but it does not mean that it is not occurring,” Donovan said. “Often, identity theft may have occurred and the victim may not even be aware that they are a victim.” Officer Allan Baron of the UPD said the best way for a person to prevent being scammed is by being aware of what is out there. He also said things that students generally don’t think twice about are dangers, such as posting a date of birth on a social networking site. “People should also be aware of the need to safeguard personal information in cyber-
Suit regarding health care overhaul can go to trial PENSACOLA, Florida — A federal judge ruled Thursday that parts of a lawsuit by 20 states seeking to void the Obama administration’s health care overhaul can go to trial, saying he wants hear additional arguments from both sides over whether the law is unconstitutional. The historic health care reform was Obama’s biggest domestic priority and remains a divisive issue in next month’s congressional elections. In a written ruling, U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson said it needs to be decided whether the plan violates the Constitution by requiring individuals to have health insurance or be penalized through taxes and by overburdening the states by expanding their Medicaid health care programs. Another federal judge in Michigan threw out a similar lawsuit last week. Vinson set a hearing for Dec. 16. The lawsuits will likely wind up before the U.S. Supreme Court. Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum issued a statement praising the ruling as a victory. Associated Press
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platform.” With zero incidents, zero arrests and zero citations last year, the organizers of Rock the Republic said they are aiming to build upon its positive and friendly image to provide an even better experience this second year. “Music is supposed to put you at ease. Music makes people feel good, feel a sense of community,” Wesley said. Jacob Asbill, sound coordinator and marketing team member, said they want people to come and experience the Bryan culture. “Texas A&M is one of the
largest universities. Why should students have to travel?” Sargent said. “People could come to Aggieland and experience [one of the biggest festivals] in the state.” Throughout the three days, festival-goers will witness a wide range of bands and see diversity of talent that Texas has to offer in a weekendlong “Spectacle of Sight and Sound,” as the festival coordinators have dubbed the event. “Our generations see so many different things that we get jaded,” Wesley said. “Everyone feels like they’ve seen and heard everything. We want people to know this is something different, new and big ... it’s a spectacle and you haven’t seen anything like it.”
space and when they are utilizing social networks,” Baron said. “Dates of birth and other similar unique information should not be posted on social networks.” Todd Feinman, CEO of Identity Finder, said there are steps that can be taken to prevent college students to falling victim to these types of crimes. He said college students are often the focus of such criminal activity. “Identity fraud is a challenging problem because there are so many types information at risk in so many disparate locations, and the threats that exploit them continue to grow,” Feinman said. “College students are often targeted and are particularly vulnerable to fraud.” The Attorney General of Texas web site gives six crucial steps to preventing and fixing and identity fraud situation. Stop on going damage, report ID theft crime, fill out ID theft affidavits, prevent further ID theft abuse, monitor personal credit report and personally be declared as victimized.
Senator seeks talks in Congress on fetal pain OMAHA, Neb. — Bolstered by the passage of unique abortion restrictions in his home state of Nebraska, U.S. Sen. Mike Johanns is pushing for a new federal discussion of the notion of fetal pain. Although doctors are at odds about when during development a fetus can feel pain, it’s an issue that could change the way abortions are regulated in the United States. The Nebraska law that takes effect Friday bans abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy based on the idea of fetal pain, a departure from the standard of viability — when the fetus could survive outside the womb, generally considered to be between 22 and 24 weeks — established by the 1973 landmark ruling in Roe v. Wade. Legislation recently reintroduced by Johanns doesn’t go that far. It would require women seeking abortions after 20 weeks to be told the fetus could feel pain and allow them to request anesthesia for the fetus. The measure was first proposed by Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback
in 2004 and has been reintroduced every year since. “How does anybody — pro-life or pro-choice — oppose this?” asked Johanns, a Republican. “If the baby feels pain ... then it is an issue of human compassion.” Critics say the proposal is based on false science. Vicki Saporta, president of the National Abortion Federation, a group representing North American abortion providers, said such legislation “keeps resurfacing but it has not moved forward — and should not move forward — since there is no credible scientific evidence to support the bill.” Testimony at a 2005 congressional hearing — with some doctors saying fetuses could feel pain and others saying they could not — suggests the medical community hasn’t reached consensus on when during development a fetus can feel fetal pain. That testimony was cited in the Nebraska Legislature as it debated the bill. Associated Press
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Lion movie shows dangers in Africa BROEDERSTROOM, South Africa — Lions raised in captivity in South Africa are set loose in enclosed areas where hunters, many from the United States, gun them down. The toll: about 1,000 lions each year. Kevin Richardson hopes a new movie “White Lion,” which opens in a few U.S. cities on Friday, will give people second-thoughts about participating in such hunts. “I just can’t understand how anyone would want to shoot a lion that is clearly confined to ASSOCIATED PRESS a finite space with absolutely In this photo,Kevin Richardson, a.k.a. the Lion Whisperer no hope in hell of ever escaplays with two of his lions in their enclosure at the Kingdom ing the so-called hunter,” said Richardson, a self-taught “Lion of the White Lion park in Broederstroom. Whisperer” and first-time film foreign hunter encounter Letsatsi. producer. “Canned lion huntTrophy hunting is big business in South ing, in my opinion, is likened to fishing with Africa, worth $91.2 million a year, according to dynamite in a pond and then calling yourself the Professional Hunters Association of South a fisherman.” Africa. Foreign tourists pay up to $40,000 to “White Lion” is about a rare white lion, who as shoot a lion. a cub is cast out of his pride because of his color. The government promotes hunting as a revHe is near starvation when he befriends an older enue source and calls it a “sustainable utilization lion who teaches him the ways of the wild. John of natural resources.” Provincial governments Kani, a Tony Award-winning actor and playsell permits allowing hunters to kill rhinos, wright, is the storyteller. A young man helps the elephants — even giraffes. Hunters killed 1,050 lion, whose name is Letsatsi, because his Shangaan lions in 2008, the last year for which figures are tribal tradition says a white lion is God’s messenger available, according to the South African Predaand must be protected. Tension builds as Gisani tor Breeders Association. becomes a tracker on a game farm where he and a Associated Press
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