Students to present Veterans Day events Student groups have joined together to present a week of activities to honor veterans. “We are hoping just to raise awareness once a week,” said Erin Thomas, developmental officer. “It’s just showing support for our troops and that we haven’t forgotten about them.” The groups include the Silver Wings Organization, Arnold Air Society, Student Conference On National Affairs, MSC Town Hall, the Commandant’s office, Ross Volunteers and the Veterans Association. Events for the week include a wreath laying ceremony, several guest speakers and a concert with Max Stalling, Class of 1989. “This year there are a wide spectrum of student-led events taking place to honor those that serve and have served our country and we want to get as many students at these events as possible,” Crystal Arnote, chapter president said. MIA/POW bracelets and the T-shirt will be sold throughout the week to raise money to send care packages to overseas veterans. Silver Wings also will be collecting soldiers’ addresses to send them packages. “The holidays are coming and many can’t be with their families because of what they’re doing for you,” Jenny Stukenchneider, public affairs officer said. “They give their lives for us we should give them a day.”
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ormer Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice helped President George H.W. Bush and Texas A&M University celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a speech Monday at the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. Rice used her words to reflect on the importance of the pivotal year of 1989 and the world events culminating with the fall of the Berlin Wall on Nov. 9, 1989. “It’s a time for celebration because it did mark the end of communism in Europe, and it did mark the freedom for so many people,” Rice said. “It’s a time for commemoration, to commemorate the sacrifices of those who did not live to see [the fall of the Wall]. And perhaps most of all, it’s a time for reflection.” Rice’s speech was part of a daylong
celebration for the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and was presented by the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs. “Our goal at Scowcroft is to bring the world to Aggieland and to bring Aggieland to the world,” said Jeffrey Engel, associate director of programming for the Scowcroft Institute. The daylong celebration allowed A&M a peek at the importance of the event and its impact on the global stage. “The Cold War ended. The Berlin Wall fell. The Iron Curtain was no more,” Engel said. Bush was an integral part of the diplomacy involved in bringing an end to the Soviet Union and bringing freedom to people of Europe. During this time in world history, Bush worked alongside Soviet Union Head of State Mikhail Gorbachev and Chancellor of
College of Nursing awarded full five-year accreditation Jeramie Heflin The Battalion The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Nursing’s first graduating class will walk the stage in December and has been awarded full five-year accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Board. The Board is the national organization that certifies nursing colleges that have bachelors and higher degree programs. “There are two types of accreditation that schools can receive, there is the institutional accreditation — ours is through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools — and then there is the professional accreditation which we elected to voluntarily pursue, and it is meant to review the quality and integrity of that program. “Given that we received full five-year accreditation and it is the most you can get as a new program we certainly feel like
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we have a great future ahead,” said Kathryn Cochran, the assistant dean for student affairs. The college of nursing performed a self-study allowing the program to produce a report on how it met the standards, which was then followed by an April site visit by the commission. Accreditation was then awarded for A&M’s bachelor of science in nursing programs. “The main purpose of the accreditation is to make sure that we are producing students who will meet the quality standards of practice so that we have safe and good health care,” said Sharon Wilkerson, dean and professor of the college of nursing. Students said they are excited about the college being awarded full five-year accreditation, because if they wish to obtain a graduate level education they will be able to do so and have the support of an accredited program behind them. “It opens the door to many opportunities that are not
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Nursing students tend to a dummy in the simulation ER. Students undergo this simulated training to help them be better prepared for situations they may face in real life. available to programs that are not accredited,” said Melissa Walles, a second semester nursing student.
Wilkerson said with the new nursing facility in College Station opening in July and with plans for a Round Rock
campus in the formative stages, the college of nursing hopes to continue to increase the number of students accepted each year.
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John Laue addresses an assembled crowd Thursday in Cain Park to honor and support those who lost their lives at Fort Hood.
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The Battalion A wave a grief passed over Texas A&M University on Thursday after the Fort Hood shooting. A&M students experienced feelings ranging from shock to outrage in the aftermath of the brutal attack. The tragedy was shocking to senior Brett Redman because of his three cousins and friends who are in service. “My first reaction unfortunately, was a terrorist attack,” said the spatial sciences major. “It was mind boggling to find out that one of our soldiers would take out that kind of ag-
gression on his own innocent comrades and countrymen.” This was one of the most unsettling attacks in America’s history to Redman because the shooter was an American soldier. “It is a very uneasy feeling to ask yourself, ‘What could be next?’” Redman said. “Hopefully, these trials will unite us Americans under God that we may continue to hope and pray for peace and solitude in our nation.” Hearing of the Fort Hood shootings from a friend’s Facebook status made junior petroleum engineering major Joshua Steindl contemplate the fragility of human life.
“It [gave] me a perspective on life and death and how easy it is to take life away,” Steindl said. Conversely, Beth Bagley’s thoughts strayed to the families of those affected by the shootings. “It’s so heart breaking to lose a person in battle, but I think it’s worse knowing it happened within the walls of an American military base,” said Bagley, a junior education major. “Those places are supposed to be somewhere the men and women feel somewhat safe — not a place where you expect to have one of your own turn on you like that.” See Reaction on page 7
Germany Helmut Kohl. “The president of the United States was able to give strength to those two men so they could do what they needed to do, and together, the three of them were able to use their talents and use their abilities for the good of humankind,” Rice said. Bush, though, was quick to show his appreciation for the role of Rice in international affairs and politics. “She’s strong; she’s represented our nation with such class and distinction,” Bush said. “Good government requires men and women of exceptional talent and vision to make it work. In Condi, we have someone who understands the complex and compelling challenges that face our world today like very few can.” See Rice on page 7
Editor-in-chief wins journalism scholarship The Battalion Editor-in-Chief Amanda Casanova added a new title to her collection this year when she was named a 20092010 Headliner’s Foundation Scholar. “I didn’t Casanova think I had much of a shot considering I would be competing against top journalists from across the state,” Casanova said. “It’s no secret that A&M does not offer journalism as a major so the fact that I was competing against other schools with journalism majors was intimidating.” Nevertheless, she put together an application and a few months later found out she had won. Scholarship recipients were invited to attend a luncheon where Casanova had the chance to meet awardwinning journalist Dan Rather. “He gave an interesting speech that afternoon, offering some hope for aspiring journalists— which was good to hear for someone like me who is graduating in May,” said the senior English major. Casanova said she is thankful for the honor of the scholarship and the opportunities The Battalion has offered her. “I strongly believe in journalism education at A&M. It’s still here—and it’s in The Battalion newsroom.” The Foundation promotes journalistic excellence through offering scholarships to college students and awarding professional journalists and media executives and administrators who have provided leadership in maintaining a responsible free press. Since 1983, the Foundation has provided more than $1 million in tuition support to students from more than 350 Texas universities. Casanova’s scholarship is one of 14 $3,000 scholarships awarded on a yearly basis. Katy Ralston, staff writer
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later in the day. “Until I meet with him, it’s best to say we’re just going to protect all of his rights,� he said. Galligan said he did not know Hasan’s condition. Fifteen of the shooting victims remained hospitalized with gunshot wounds, and eight were in intensive care. The personal Web site for a radical American imam living in Yemen who had contact with two 9/11 hijackers praised Hasan as a hero. The posting Monday on the Web site for Anwar al Awlaki, who was a spiritual leader at two mosques where three 9/11 hijackers worshipped, said American Muslims who condemned the Fort Hood attack are hypocrites who have committed treason against their religion. Awlaki said the only way a Muslim can justify serving in the U.S. military is if he intends to “follow in the footsteps of men like Nidal.� “Nidal Hassan (sic) is a hero,� Awlaki said. “He is a man of conscience who could not bear living the contradiction of being a Muslim and serving in an army that is fighting against his own people.� Two U.S. intelligence officials told The Associated Press the Web site was Awlaki’s.
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Junior political science major Ghazal Asrar displays henna she designed on herself. Asrar has been doing henna for eight years and uses her skill as a business. Below Asrar makes a henna design on senior accounting major Amy Boone. Asrar was born in India and grew up in Saudi Arabia.
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Wear your art on your sleeve Student owns henna business Megan Ryan The Battalion Ghaza Asrar, a junior political science major, is bringing new culture to College Station with a unique art form known as henna. Asrar has practiced henna for more than eight years, and she loves it, mostly for its detailed and distinct appearance. “Once I picked up the henna cone I realized that this was my favorite form of art,” she said. “I think the thing I loved most about henna designs was its distinctness — it’s so far removed from the realm of studied arts such as realism and impressionism. And ancient history being my guilty pleasure, I was Video drawn to the fact that henna has been used for thousands of years Ghazal Asrar runs her own by a variety of cultures.” henna business. Asrar practices the art form Watch her in a business called Henna by in action at Ghazal, which she owns and operates. She has been booked thebatt.com for weddings and engagements, as well as working with Yasmeen Beauty Salon in Houston before religious events. Nazia Saleem, a junior biology major, said henna is an important cultural art form. Henna’s importance varies from country to country. However, henna is often used for engagements and weddings. “My favorite thing about henna is that it is unique and is representative of our culture,” she said. Asrar spent time in other countries where she learned a lot about culture and her love for henna. “I’ve lived abroad most of my life, and eight years of that time was spent in Saudi Arabia,” she said. “In Saudi, the company my dad was working for would host ‘tent parties’ the night before the religious holiday of Eid-ul-Fitr. These were massive tents comparable to wedding ones which had rides and games for the kids, food, booths and my personal favorite — henna. So when I was around 12, I went to one of these tent parties, but instead of getting henna done by an artist, I decided to buy a cone and do it myself — after all, I had been seeing it done for so many years.” Asrar said after watching henna being done for so long, she was confident enough to experiment on some of her friends who, to her surprise, liked it. Andrea Roque, a junior biomedical science major
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Henna by Ghazal ■ Henna is 100 percent natural (derived from a plant) ■ Temporary and painless ■ The designs stays on one to two weeks ■ Make appointments five to seven days in advance and Asrar’s most recent client, said she thinks Asrar is still doing a good job. “It was very pretty, and it was very quick, and she was very detailed and professional,” she said. Asrar said she started the business after a lot of practice and encouragement from her friends. “It was only natural for me to continue the practice, to make new designs and to improve myself,” she said. “My friends and I would often joke about starting a henna business, but I never gave the thought a serious look until my best
friend convinced me to. So when I really considered it, I realized that I could offer a service that I enjoy at a much more affordable price than I had seen elsewhere — and that’s how Henna by Ghazal was created.” Practice is the key, Asrar said, but she also said the designs of henna aren’t what make the art difficult to create. “The difficulty comes from the ability to draw such designs with a henna cone,” she said. “Once you master that, anyone can start to do henna.” Asrar said one of her favorite things about henna is the calming aspect of putting it on others and watching them get excited about the finished product. “I also love the fact that henna does not stain the skin in an instant like paint,” she said. “When you first wash off the henna paste, the stain is a very light orange, but 24 hours later, it morphs into a deep beautiful brown.”
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-34. Another loss to an inferior team. And with it, a chance to claim bowl eligibility disappears in the matter of one quarter. I guess it’ll be all right. Assuming a victory over Baylor in the Battle of the Basement (and, that is not a safe assumption after the Bears beat Missouri on the road Saturday), the Aggies will rewrite the history books. In the future, current students will set their children on their laps and tell them the epic tale of Sherman’s march to the Texas Bowl. They’ll recount how the 2009 team left powerhouses such as UAB, Utah State and New Mexico in their wake. And they’ll paint a picture in their children’s heads of a late December battle with Navy in front of a half-empty Reliant Stadium. Sorry, sorry. I’ll stop with the historical analogies. As Colorado quarterback Tyler Hansen hammers the metaphorical nail in the coffin of the 2009 A&M season, were there any Aggie fans out there who were truly surprised? Honestly, did anybody in maroon truly believe that the A&M defense would come up with a stop? No? Wow, the Twelfth Man seems awfully quiet. Is this what the “Wrecking Crew” has come to? Colorado came into the matchup on Saturday with what was, statistically, the worst offense in the Big 12. They were averaging just 285 yards per game. Their offensive line hadn’t blocked a soul all year long. Lucky for them,
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Texas A&M running back Christine Michael breaks a tackle by Colorado cornerback Jalil Brown and runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of a 35-34 loss to the Buffaloes Saturday in Boulder, Colo.
Still one away Football team one game from bowl eligibility Brad Cox The Battalion The Texas A&M football team failed to convert on third downs when it mattered most in a 35-34 loss at Colorado on Saturday, Aggie Head Coach Mike Sherman said Monday. “When you don’t convert third down, which we’ve been pretty dang good — I think we’ve been over 50 percent most of the year — when we didn’t convert in the third and fourth quarter the way we had been in the first half, that was a problem,” he said.
A&M controlled the game for the first 30 minutes, converting on six of nine third down attempts to take a 21-10 lead by halftime. But the second half was a different story. The Aggie defense allowed the Buffaloes to chip at their lead and the offense stalled, converting none of their five third down attempts and giving up two costly turnovers late in the fourth quarter. “We made some crucial mistakes at crucial times,” A&M junior quarterback Jerrod Johnson said. “We really didn’t make that many mistakes just when we made them was not very fortunate for us.”
With a little more than two minutes remaining, Colorado scored the go ahead touchdown on a 22-yard pass. Almost a minute and a half later, Johnson threw his fourth interception of the season. The Aggie defense gave A&M a chance on the Buffaloes final drive, forcing a punt with 34 seconds remaining, but sophomore Terrence Frederick misplayed the return, bobbling the ball on the catch. Colorado recovered the ball to win its third game of the season. “That’s the biggest thing. We just See Football on page 6
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After a 35-34 loss to Colorado Saturday, the Aggie defense has questions that it needs to answer. the Aggie defense closely resembles a doctor’s office in that they will fix whatever is ailing an offense. On Saturday, the Buffaloes were the beneficiaries to the tune of 437 yards of total offense. Somewhere, RC Slocum, John Roper, Quentin Coryatt and company are shielding their eyes. The Wrecking Crew is gone, and it is not coming back anytime soon. Like the Oklahoma State game earlier this year, a Joe Kines-led defense failed to make the plays and get off the field when it counted. In the fourth quarter, Colorado had more than 140 yards of offense. They scored two touchdowns in a span of six minutes. And they converted two out of three third downs. Here are some fun facts. In Kines’ time as defensive coordinator at A&M, the Aggies have had 15 games against teams from BCS conferences. In those games, the Aggies See Colorado on page 6
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didn’t finish that game,” senior safety Jordan Pugh said. “If we can do that, it will all take care of it self.” The Aggies are still one win short of being bowl eligible with games against Oklahoma, Baylor and No. 3 Texas remaining. The Sooners, who started the season as the No. 3 team in the nation but have since fallen out of the Top 25, are historically inhospitable hosts for A&M. The Aggies have not won in Norman since 1997. “I think it’s one of the toughest in the Big 12,” Pugh said. “They play tough there. They protect their house. It’s going to be a challenge for us but it’s something I think we can do. It’s the same thing as going up to Lubbock. We haven’t won there in a long time and we went up there and accomplished that.”
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have given up an average of 40.8 points per game. They’ve allowed fewer than 400 yards of offense only twice. Yes, two times. To rub it in further, the Aggies are dead last in the Big 12 in scoring defense during conference play. The issue here is that every facet of the team has improved this season. The offensive line has come together of late. The special teams make plays. And the skill players comprise one of the more exciting, explosive units in the entire country. But, the defense has remained stagnant. Aside from Von Miller, who on the defensive side of the ball scares other teams? Here, let me answer that. Nobody. Talent, or a lack thereof, plays a role, but coaching can make up for mediocre talent. Unfortunately, Kines’ scheme hasn’t done that. And the body of work is sufficient enough to say it is more than just a fluke. As young, fiery coordinators such as Will Muschamp at
Junior Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, an early Heisman hopeful, was injured in the Sooners’ season opener and has since decided to undergo surgery and sit out for the remainder of the 2009 season. His replacement, freshman Landry Jones, has turned heads with 1,902 passing yards and 17 touchdowns. “I don’t think it’s a drop off between him and Sam at all,” Pugh said. “He’s running the offense real well, he’s making plays, he’s getting the ball there, and I just see the team—they’re just gelling real fine.” Meanwhile Baylor, who lost star sophomore quarterback Robert Griffin to injury in September, upset Missouri 40-32 on the road Saturday for their first Big 12 win of the season. The Aggies end the season on Thanksgiving Day against the Longhorns, who could be undefeated coming into College Station for the first time since their 2005 National Championship run.
Texas and Brent Venables at Oklahoma devise innovative game plans involving exotic blitzes and mixed up coverages, Kines is content with rolling out a base defense and letting opposing offenses pick it apart. When Colorado faced a third and 16 on the game winning drive, Kines sent four rushers against the worst offensive line in the conference. He let Hansen sit in the pocket and pick apart the Aggie secondary. On the other hand, Colorado defensive coordinator Ron Collins sent the house on A&M’s last ditch drive and forced a Jerrod Johnson interception that clinched a Buffalo victory. It really is unfortunate. At 5-4, Aggie fans have to look back and realize this team should be 7-2. Thanks to the defense, the weapons on the offensive side of the ball have been wasted in what has become a forgettable season. And, 6-6 seems destined to become reality. Texas Bowl, here we come. But, don’t hang your head, Ags. There is always next year. David Harris is a junior economics major.
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Although Rice is a Soviet specialist, she did not anticipate playing a role in the end of the Cold War that plagued international affairs for so much of the 20th century. “I never dreamed I would be the Soviet specialist in the White House at the end of the Cold War, because I never dreamed there was going to be an end to the Cold War,” Rice said. “If you really do talk to people honestly, no one really thought there was going to be an end to the Cold War.” Although there were many times of trouble throughout the history of the Cold War, Rice said the moments were working toward a central goal that, although not evident at the time, became a success. “Today’s headlines and his-
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Senior spatial sciences major Micah Van Alstyne’s first response was to call a friend in Killeen to ensure his safety. Van Alstyne later attended a memorial service for the fallen soldiers coordinated by the Corps of Cadets. Many other somber Aggies congregated on Thursday at A&M United Methodist Church for a prayer service where senior pastor Kip Gilts encouraged Aggies to consider their actions in light of this tragedy. “What is our response to those deeply affected by the tragedies of today? Stand with them, sit with them, pray for them and if necessary speak gently to them: ‘We will not leave you alone,’” Gilts said. This national tragedy struck a cord with senior political science major Daniel W. Dick. Dick is enrolled in Army ROTC and plans to commission in the Air Defense Artillery in the spring. His grandfather was a JAG in the Air Force but enlisted in
tory’s judgment are not the same,” Rice said. Of all the pieces of the puzzle that came together at the fall of the Berlin Wall, one of the most central aspects was the ideal of freedom. It was this ideal that citizens and leaders alike worked toward, Rice said. “We believe in the proposition that every man, woman and child ought to live in freedom. We believe that human beings reach their full potential when they can enjoy the fruits of their labor,” Rice said. “This view of human history, our view of human history, triumphed. It triumphed because it continued to live in the hearts and minds of people.” Although many current Aggie students were too young or not yet alive at the time of the fall of the Berlin Wall, it was an event that impacted the world as America works to promote the ideals of freedom and democracy,
the Army Air Corps and served in Occupation Japan in the Army and with the Air Force in Vietnam. When his mom called him to tell him the news, Dick said he feared it was another attack of terrorism. “The idea that it was one of our own disturbed me deeply,” Dick said. In light of the tragedy, Dick knew he could not just sit around. “I figured I could either just join a group or actually do something and talking with my friends Jess Fields and Mike Simmons we decided that we could actually do something about this tragedy,” Dick said. The trio launched the Facebook group “Aggies Stand Up For Our Fort Hood Troops 12/7/09” on Nov. 5. Within two hours of the formation of the group, 1,000 people subscribed; the group has more than 8,000 members. Aggies Stand Up For Our Fort Hood Troops is encouraging Aggies attending the Dec. 7, Texas A&M basketball game to wear T-shirts designed by the group,
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Today’s headlines and history’s judgment are not the same.” —Condoleezza Rice former Secretary of State
Rice said. “What today’s commemoration really reminds us is that when the United States of America really sets its mind to something, even if it takes 40 years, we’ll find a way to get it done, because we are, more than anything, more than anybody in the world, an optimistic people,” Rice said. “We’re an optimistic people, not because we see the world through rosecolored glasses, but because so many times we have been a part of historical circumstances and what seemed impossible one day, just seemed improbable the next.”
which will be sold on campus. The shirts will proclaim support for American troops and will raise money for charity. “Right now we are looking at Fisher’s House a charity that benefits military families who are visiting loved ones who are in military hospitals and allows them to stay in lodging for free rather than worry about paying for a hotel,” Dick said. “The reason is that this charity directly affects the Fort Hood community in a positive manner.” Information regarding Tshirt sales and opportunities to become involved in Aggies Stand Up For Our Fort Hood Troops is available on the group’s Facebook page. “I cannot thank the brave men and women who serve our country enough. These individuals lay it all on the line so we can enjoy the many freedoms that we take for granted,” Redman said. “One unjust individual will never have an impact on what I think of our military as a whole. We still have the best and bravest military in the world.”
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