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Students invited to participate in Bonfire forum Texas A&M students will have the opportunity to voice opinions on the future of Bonfire through an open forum today. “The objective for this open forum is to initiate a discussion on Bonfire that focuses on bringing students together on this issue; far too often, students do not have enough information or a proper facility to bring very polarized sides of this tradition together,” said Speaker of the Senate Michele Breaux. “As student representatives, we feel it is our duty to listen to their concerns and take the lead in creating an overall plan that expresses all students’ opinions.” The forum will open with students’ questions about the Bonfire Report. The rest of the forum will then be centered on listening to student responses. Aggies will have the opportunity to explain the meaning of Bonfire in their own lives and Aggieland and to provide personal input on the final decision of Bonfire. The forum is meant to foster discussion. “The main take away from this meeting will be ideas; no plan of action will be decided on until after the remembrance ceremony,” Breaux said. “We only want to encourage students to take an active role in this process.” The forum will take place from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Koldus 144. All students are invited and encouraged to attend. “The most important thing we want the student body to know is that we understand that Bonfire is of major importance to this University,” Breaux said. “No matter what its future is, we will fight to make sure student’s voices are heard.” Melissa Appel, staff writer
Carsoncan Sam Smith — THE BATTALION
Junior sports management major Carson Smith serves as vice president for the Student-Athlete Advisory Council.
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unior sports management student Carson Smith has been in awe of the Aggie Spirit since his first year at Texas A&M University.
Student leader profile series Every other week, The Battalion will be profiling student leaders to gain insight into their lives and what it takes to do their jobs.
As the vice president for the Student Athlete Advisory Council, he said his love for sports combined with his Aggie pride has produced an incredible college experience. A native from Mineral Wells, Texas, Smith chose to come to A&M because he wanted to run track in college as well as find a university that could help him reach his full potential. “When I toured the campus, I felt very comfortable with the feel of the friendly, tightly-knit student body,” Smith said. “I was particularly intrigued by the tradition of Texas A&M and the unexplainable spirit of Aggieland.” As vice president of the Student Athlete Advisory Council, Smith enhances the representation of student athletes in the NCAA and A&M. The Student Athlete Advisory Council is made up of student athletes who desire to be a voice for student athlete welfare at Texas A&M and in the country, as well as to serve
the University and community through service projects developed by Aggie Athletes Involved. The council consists of eight executive leaders, four team representatives for every athletic team and 120 other active members. Smith, a middle distances track athlete, said he is blessed to be a part of a council that cares for the community. “I had the amazing opportunity to be the chair of Aggies CAN, an annual canned food drive which took place during the first week of October,” Smith said. He also said the Student Athlete Advisory Council taught him how to communicate properly, lead efficiently and serve humbly. “The student athletes possess the heart to serve each other, the surrounding community and the University, and it rubs off on everyone in the organization,” Smith said.
Ceremony honors Army members and families Jane Lee The Battalion Representatives of the U.S. Army, Bryan-College Station community and Texas A&M University joined together on the 50-yard line at Kyle Field Wednesday for the Army Covenant Signing Ceremony. The ceremony reiterated the Army and the Bryan-College Station community’s commitment to Army families by publicly teaming together to support them. The Army Covenant would make a more balanced life for soldiers and their families through various community projects and support systems such as Army One Source, a 24/7-resource center for military members, spouses and families. “We, as Americans, should honor all Army families and their endless commitment to their nation,” said Phil Shackelford, the Field Representative to Congressman Chet Edwards. Congressman Edwards was not present at the ceremony. Shackelford read a letter from Edwards addressing soldiers and Army families and thanking them for sacrifices to their country. “We have a moral obligation to the fighting men and women who have served
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us,” said Edwards, read by Shackelford. A&M Interim President R. Bowen Loftin, College Station Mayor Ben White, Bryan Mayor Mark Conlee and honored dignitaries from the Army attended the event. “Texas A&M University has a proud history of producing the highest quality of officers as well as members of the community,” Loftin said. “This covenant will be the framework to help our community world together to support and aid our brave men and women and their families.” The mayors said they shared Loftin’s passion of commitment to the men and women of the Army. “College Station has always been a part of the great tradition of serving others and this event represents another great involvement the city can participate in,” White said. Brig. Gen. James H. Doty, the commanding officer for the 420th Engineer Brigade also thanked Army families. “The Army is the strength of the nation, but family is the strength of the Army soldiers,” Doty said. The Army Covenant aims to improve the quality of life for the families and soldiers.
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Field representative to Congressman Chet Edwards, Phil Shackelford reads a letter from Edwards thanking soldiers for their service. The ceremony also spotlighted men who had recently enlisted in the Army through the Huntsville Recruiting program. “Every month, Huntsville enlists 30 to 40 men and women who wish to serve and protect their country,” said Capt. David Humphreys of the Huntsville Recruiting program. The recently enlisted men included Texas A&M Corps of Cadets. The new soldiers received their oaths to become Army members by Gen. Doty.
Texas A&M University departments presented possible fee increases before Student Senate at their meeting Wednesday night. A&M is the only Texas institution that requires all departments requesting a fee increase to present proposals before students. The Wednesday meeting consisted of four departmental presentations: the Computer Access and Institutional Technology Fee, the University Library Use Fee, the Recreational Sports Fee and the Green Fund Proposal. Recommendations for the Student Services Fee from the Student Service Advisory Board were also presented. When proposing the fee increases, many departments placed special consideration on reducing strain on students during the current economic state. “We’re asking considerably less than previous years,” said Pierce Cantrell, vice president and associate provost for Information Tech-
nology. “With the economy, we’re really trying to tow the line.” Cantrell presented a proposed 4 percent increase in the Computer Access and Instructional Technology Fee. This money would go towards services such as increased Internet bandwidth, disaster recovery with off-site data storage, identity management, instructional technology services, classroom instructional technology and anti-spam and antivirus services for e-mail accounts. A portion of the fee would also go towards expanding Code Maroon by installing classroom speakers for Code Maroon announcements. Dean of Libraries Colleen Cook emphasized the Texas A&M Library system has many advantages when compared to other peer institutions in regards to how the student fee is allocated. The library system places importance on using the fee toward services students directly use. “We spend nearly half of our dollar on materials; we are better than other peer institutions,” Cook said. See Senate on page 6
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Students collecting donations for needy Madiha Rizvi The Battalion The Aggie student chapter of UNICEF is using Halloween to raise money for needy children across the globe. The chapter will be collecting donations from students Wednesday and Thursday in front of the H2O fountain. “We will be easy to see. One day we are dressing up in costumes, the other day, with our T-shirts,” said Farida Akberali, president of the A&M United Nations Children’s Fund chapter. The two-year-old organization has worked with other organizations on-campus to promote awareness and raise money to serve the group’s mission — the survival, protection and development of children worldwide. Pocket change, Akberali said, can mean the world to these children. A figure such as three cents “can protect and boost a child’s immune system and prevent blindness for a year with Vitamin A capsules. [A donation] is
the difference between life and death; blindness and sight,” Akberali said. Akberali recounted some of the fundraisers they have taken part in, including their Main Tap Project in the spring when the A&M organization recruited restaurants to ask customers to donate a dollar for a free glass of tap water. The single dollar would translate to 40 children with drinking water, she said. “We take water for granted here versus a child who does not have that resource,” Akberali said. Texas A&M’s United Nations Children’s Fund chapter began in the fall of 2008 with the collective thoughts of three Aggies who thought it was important for students to become aware of the small ways they could help the children suffering globally. “We realized that A&M did not have a student chapter while most of the other universities had one,” Akberali said. “We were in shock, because we are a university which val-
ues service. This opened us up [to the possibilities]. We asked people, and they were not aware of UNICEF,” she said. The A&M chapter falls under the umbrella of U.S. Funds for UNICEF. Amanda Connor, the organization’s webmaster, said she joined the organization in its second semester. “I really like helping people and especially children,” Connor said. TAMU United Nations Children’s Fund meets at 8 p.m. every Sunday in Rudder 302.
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hether you’re a Beatles lover, a music fanatic, a child of the sixties or if you just like a good show, “RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles” is sure to please. This is not just a fantastic Beatles cover band; it’s an entire event complete with costumes, lights, video clips and of course, the four “Beatles.” The performers are: Joey Curatolo as Paul McCartney, Joe Bithorn as George Harrison, Ralph Castelli as Ringo Starr and Steve Landes as John Lennon. Also, Mark Lewis contributes in the background with keyboards and percussion on some of the songs that feature more than just drums and guitars. In the show, the band performs all of the classics and many of the Beatles’ less well-known songs. The stage features five different sets throughout the major time periods in the Beatles’ career, and the songs correspond to the setting. The sets are: “The Ed Sullivan Show”, Shea Stadium, the Sgt. Pepper Era, the Flower Power era and Abbey Road. Some of the songs played included “I Saw Her Standing There,” “Yesterday,” “Day Tripper,” “Twist and Shout,” “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band,” “A Day In The Life,” “When I’m 64,” “Blackbird,” “Strawberry Fields” and a show-stopping rendition of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” The group returned for an encore of Lennon’s “Imagine,” “Let It Be” and “Hey Jude.”
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‘RAIN’ impresses with music precision, flawless detail and high energy The most striking aspect of “RAIN” is the skill and precision with which the members perform the songs. These are complex songs in high keys with multipart harmonies. In fact, the Beatles themselves never performed many of their later compositions live. But the members of “RAIN” performed all songs with near flawless execution, with no musical detail overlooked. If you’re a music buff, you won’t be left disappointed; the music is indeed the central focus. However, there are also aspects to add to the experience. Video clips projected on screens on either side of the stage supplied visual enhancement throughout the show. For example, during a set change, old commercials from the early 60s were played, the funniest of which featured Fred Flintstone and Barney Gumble endorsing Winston cigarettes. During the songs, live video was project-
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Joey Curatolo as Paul McCartney and Joe Bithorn as George Harrison sing at the first performance of “RAIN” Wednesday in Rudder Auditorium. ed on the screens Tickets of the group and the audience with Tickets can appropriate visual be purchased at the MSC effects. Each member box office of “RAIN” did for tonight’s not only repre7:30 p.m. sent his Beatle performance. musically, but personally as well. From the witty banter between John and Paul to the Ringo’s head bobs, the performers’ commitment was evident. To put it in perspective: Curatolo (the McCartney Beatle), played bass, as Paul did. However, on a few songs, like “Blackbird,” he played acoustic guitar. When he played acoustic guitar, he played right-handed, and very well. But when he played bass, he played lefthanded, like Paul. There is no such thing as a naturally ambidextrous guitarist. Dedication? I’d say so.
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Grand jury won’t indict accused Cyrus stalker SAVANNAH, Ga. — A grand jury on Wednesday refused to indict a 53-year-old man jailed since August on charges that he tried to stalk Miley Cyrus as the teen star filmed a movie on the Georgia coast. The Chatham County grand jury decided prosecutors had insufficient evidence to charge Mark McLeod of Appling, Ga., in Superior Court, which hears felony CYRUS cases. A spokeswoman for District Attorney Larry Chisolm said he still plans to prosecute McLeod on two misdemeanor charges, attempted stalking and disorderly conduct, in a lower court. McLeod has been jailed since Aug. 4 after police arrested him twice over the summer on nearby Tybee Island, where 16-year-old Cyrus was filming the movie “The Last Song.” Police say McLeod told them he was engaged to marry the “Hannah Montana” star and resisted being escorted from the movie set. Associated Press
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NEW YORK – According to studio estimates, late-night screenings of “Michael Jackson’s This Is It” have earned $2.2 million at the North America box office. Distributor Sony calls those results “unprecedented” for a Tuesday in October. The film chronicles Jackson’s concert preparations for what would have been 50 comeback concerts in London. “This Is It” opened in 99 countries JACKSON and expanded its release Wednesday. Sony has already called Wednesday box office numbers “explosive” and says matinees alone have doubled Tuesday night’s haul. The film show Jackson preparing for a marathon concert stand in London that never happened. The pop star died in June at age 50. His death has been ruled a homicide. Associated Press
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The Texas A&M men’s tennis doubles team of junior Austin Krajicek and junior Jeff Dadamo took first place in the Wilson/ITA Texas Regional tournament Wednesday in College Station. They will move on to compete in the ITA National Intercollegiate Indoor Championships Nov. 5-8 at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Ths marks the second consecutive year the Aggies will be represented at the ITA Indoor Championships.
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Volleyball team drops decision to No. 2 Texas 3-0 at home Michael Teague The Battalion The 25th-ranked Texas A&M volleyball team was swept by No. 2 Texas (25-18, 25-14, 25-20) in front of a record crowd of 3,856 Wednesday at Reed Arena. “The scores speak for themselves,” said Texas A&M Head Coach Laurie Corbelli. “It’s not how we practiced, and it’s not how we trained.” Despite leading the nation in assists and kills per set, the Aggies struggled to find a rhythm offensively against a stout Texas defense. A&M finished with a .092 hitting percentage and were held to .026 and .044 in the second and third sets, respectively. “This is a really tough team to play,” Corbelli said. “They’re constantly on the attack, and it can really wear you down. The good news is we’re done with Texas this year, and we can focus on our nine remaining matches.” Texas Head Coach Jerritt Elliott said his team focused on stopping A&M senior outside hitter Jennifer Banse. Coming into Wednesday, Banse had doubledigit kills in her last five matches. The Longhorns held the outside hitter to only seven kills and a .037
hitting percentage. “I thought we did a good job of containing Banse,” Elliott said. “That was a big key. She is very successful, a very nice player, and has had a great senior season.” “Connecting with Jenny (Banse) was off,” Corbelli said. “It hasn’t been off. She’s been my most consistent attacker and is a very consistent player.” A&M also missed production from the middle, where freshmen middle blockers Lindsey Miller and Alisia Kastmo have been dominant this season. The two combined for only five kills against five hitting errors. “We struggled to get our middles going and they have been doing beautifully,” Corbelli said. “They’ve been doing a great job in practices and matches. It’s very intimidating for a young player to have all the eyes on your in front of the home crowd. You don’t want to disappoint. They want to be perfect.” Senior Mary Batis led the Aggies in kills with 11 while Banse led the team with nine digs. Texas displayed their threeheaded monster featuring senior Destinee Hooker, sophomore Rachel Adams, and junior Juliann Faucette. The three com-
bined for 33 of the Longhorns 44 kills. Both teams came out with emotions running high, and the opening set started off tight. A&M would cool down however, while the Longhorns remained hot. Texas used a .500 hitting percentage and a 10-3 run to drop the Aggies 25-18. Texas would cool off, but the Aggies’ second set performance was not enough to challenge the Longhorns. A&M was plagued by seven attacking errors that all but offset their eight kills in the set. The Longhorns secured a devastating 22-12 lead before heading into the locker room with a 25-14 victory. After the break, the Aggies received a huge spark from Batis, but were still not enough for Texas. The Longhorns jumped out to an 8-1 lead before A&M regained its composure. The Aggies shortened the deficit to 21-17 before submitting 25-20. A&M has now lost 11 straight matches to Texas and haven’t beaten the Longhorns since 2004. Next up for the Aggies is one of two road matches in the Sunflower state. A&M will be at Kansas Saturday and then travels to Kansas State next Wednesday.
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Texas A&M freshman middle blocker Alicia Kastmo goes up for a block in the Aggies’ 3-0 loss against Texas Wednesday at Reed Arena.
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Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) catches a pass as San Francisco 49ers cornerback Shawntae Spencer (36) defends in the second quarter of a NFL football game Sunday. Daniels had one touchdown reception in the game.
HOUSTON — Houston wide receiver Andre Johnson leads the NFL with 634 yards receiving, but tight end Owen Daniels isn’t far behind. Daniels leads all tight ends and is tied for 10th in the league overall with 497 yards receiving. His team-leading five touchdown receptions are proof that the fourth-year player has become key to Houston’s recent success. Daniels’ teammates are so impressed with his play that they’ve nicknamed him “Awesome.” “I think right now you could easily put him as one of the top tight ends in the NFL,” Johnson said. “As time goes along he’s only going to get better and better.” The modest Daniels cringes when his nickname is brought up. He knows his production has been helped by being on the field with one of the NFL’s best receivers. “I’m definitely benefiting from people focusing on
Andre because he’s obviously a huge threat,” Daniels said. “We’re (all) beneficiaries of Andre playing so well.” The Texans are hoping Johnson doesn’t have to sit out this weekend after suffering a bruised lung against the 49ers. He missed practice Wednesday and coach Gary Kubiak said they’ll decide if he’ll play later in the week. Johnson, who said he isn’t in any pain, insists he’ll be ready. “I don’t see why I wouldn’t,” he said. “I don’t know, they might have to cut my leg off or something to keep me from going out there.” The Texans have won two straight and are third in the league in passing entering Sunday’s game at Buffalo. Houston has been tough on the road this season, averaging more than 438 yards and 27.6 points in its three games away from Reliant Stadium. Daniels had a solid season last year with 70 receptions for 862 yards. He scored just two
touchdowns, both against the winless Lions. His career-high five touchdowns this season match his total from the last two years combined. “I think it’s just been opportunities down there,” he said. “It’s a little bit more fun when you have a chance to make those plays. Getting in the end zone, winning some games and helping your team out that way and not just being a possession guy and making first downs.” He led the team with 123 yards receiving and a career-long 42-yard touchdown against the 49ers. He is averaging 12.7 yards a catch and 27 of his 39 receptions have gone for first downs. It’s no wonder he’s become a top target for quarterback Matt Schaub. “He goes out there and makes plays for us,” Schaub said. “He’s a great guy and one that we can depend on and count on. He’s very reliable for us.” Associated Press
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Mark Gold, a senior biomedical science major, said Smith is a driven student and leader. “Carson is one of the most passionate students that I have had the honor to know,� he said. “While being a top rated athlete and student, Carson still manages to find the time to help out his community. Smith said A&M has allowed him to experience new ideas and learn valuable lessons. “The University has shaped my character as I devoted outrageous amounts of hours to studying, encouraged me to get involved in various areas of campus, and taught me how to truly respect others through the traditions of the Twelfth Man, Silver Taps and Muster,� Smith said. Throughout the remainder of his college career, Smith said he aspires for the Student Athlete Advisory Council to become more involved in on-campus activities
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“We’re third in our country in terms of electronic access. We’re open more hours than any of our peer groups.� University Libraries is requesting a $1 increase in student fees. Sixty-nine percent of this increase will be used to for funding electronic journals and online databases. These contracts increase in cost each year, and without the corresponding inflation fee increase, the library is forced to cancel contracts and decrease available resources. Funds will also be directed to facility upkeep and improvement and increasing services in Course Reserves. The Department of Recreational Sports is asking for a $1.83 increase per semester. As part of their “Aggies Pay as You Go� mentality, Recreational Sports looks for moderate fee increases per year with the goal of funding a large project, such as improving the roof, instead of leaving a large fee for one particular class. Recreational Sports hopes this policy distributes costs proportionately to all classes and allows all classes to share in the cost of the facility equally. A possible new student fee, the
and more importantly, traditions. “I hope to extend the feeling of family, unity and respect, which pours out from Silver Taps and Muster, to as many student athletes as possible,� he said. Smith, who originally hoped to pursue a career in the sports management field, had an interesting life experience that may lead him to another path. “This past summer, I traveled to Bolivia to work at a children’s orphanage and my heart was totally changed,� Smith said. “I was impacted by the children in extremely powerful ways.� Smith is going to pursue a masters in theology at a seminary after his graduation or work abroad at an orphanage. “I know there is a plan for my life, and I am patiently waiting for that plan to be shown to me,� Smith said. Gold said Smith’s character and passion is worth following. “His desire to help Texas A&M students and the community is something that every student should share and admire,� he said.
Green Fund Proposal, would include a small fee levied per semester promoting environmental sustainability measures. In the spring 2009 student body elections, 76 percent voting students answered “yes� to supporting greater efforts by the University to increase sustainability measures using existing budget funds. “Students on this campus have already shown that there is a need for sustainability practices on campus,� said Environmental Issues Committee Co-Chairwoman Fabiola Molina. Before the $3 per semester fee is implemented, however, it must pass another student vote in the spring 2010 student body elections. The Student Service Fee Advisory Board is a board of nine students who review fee proposals from departments in the Student Activities. Their recommendations this year include several new or increased fees; however, due to an increase in student population, these increased costs will not translate into an increase in the Student Services Fee that each student pays per semester. To find more information about the student fees process or provide input, students can access the Student Senate Web site at senate.tamu.edu or contact their senators.
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student athlete Carson Smith junior sports management major
track and field athlete representative Student Athlete Advisory Council
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thebattalion What do you love most about being an Aggie? The Aggie Spirit and historic traditions that make Texas A&M a unique university.
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If you had three hours of free time, what would you do with it? I would talk to my family, hang out with my friends and get recharged with a nap on my magnetic bed.
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thursday, 10.29.2009 When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Growing up, I remember telling my parents I wanted to be a doctor. In sixth grade, I told my teacher I wanted to be a pastor of a church.
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What are your goals for after graduation? I’ve thought about attending seminary and working at an orphanage in another country, but I will serve the Lord in whatever occupation he leads me to.
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What is your favorite memory made at Aggieland so far? I remember attending Muster my freshman year and feeling humbled, honored and extremely thankful to be an Aggie.
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s I take a moment to reflect, I can only think of how extremely blessed I am to be a student at Texas A&M University. Not only have I been given a tremendous opportunity as a student, but also to represent this University as a student-athlete. I have grown to respect and value this University throughout these last two years of my life, and as I look back on my experiences, I know full well this University will always have a special place in my heart. Two years have flown by in the blink of an eye. I cannot believe I am more than halfway through the first semester of my junior year, and each year has brought new challenges and opportunities. As I entered my freshman year, I had no clue what to expect from the next four years of my life. I spent most of the year trying to figure out where I was going to spend my time and where my place resided. I found opportunities to serve in Aggie Athletes Involved and HOSTS, each of these allowing me to give back to the community through service
projects and tutoring elementary students. My sophomore year began quickly, and I knew I had to take more of a leadership role on the track team as well as in the student body. I was fortunate enough to tutor a young boy at Neal Elementary in Bryan, and I was chosen to represent the track and field team as a team representative for the StudentAthlete Advisory Council. I realized the importance of spreading my time and energy, outside of practice and studying, in order serve the University and community as frequently as possible. I’ve been asked many times why I seek out opportunities to serve. Growing up, my parents instilled in me a desire to love, serve and care for others. I can remember my parents serving in the community whether through PTA, coaching youth teams or church. They taught me the importance of caring and loving for others and treating people the way I would want to be treated. To this day, I am very thankful for my parents and their constant direction as I grow in a family grounded in faith, hope and love. Presently, I continue to be blessed through my current roles. This year, I am honored to serve as the vice president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Council. This role has opened my eyes to service and the amount of work and energy that goes into serving others and the University each day. I’ve had the opportunity to plan and organize Aggies CAN, the largest
community service project involving A&M student-athletes each year. The student body and its leaders were very supportive of the effort to raise canned goods and monetary donations to benefit the Brazos Valley Food Bank, and I want to thank everyone who had a hand in making the event a success. I am very blessed to meet fellow student leaders on campus who serve with all their heart. I am grateful for opportunities, such as an invitation to the Points of Light program highlighted by President Barack Obama’s visit to A&M. But most of all, I am honored to represent the student-athletes of this University. I am extremely humbled by this opportunity, and I thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, each and every day. Student body, I want to challenge you to better serve the individuals around you. Whether you are serving in the community or directly for this University, push yourself to go beyond your perceived limits. Love someone who seems unlovable. Care for someone who doesn’t seem to care. Serve someone in need. One of my favorite quotes is “there is no greater love than this, that a man may lay his life down for his friends.” Don’t waste today, find out how you can personally serve Texas A&M University and the surrounding community. I hope this place will grow into as special a place for you as it has for me. Carson Smith is a junior sports management major.
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