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Haley Lawson The Battalion Silence. Thousands of students crowd Academic Plaza and honor the loss of fellow Aggies. They listen to the slow steady marching of the Ross Volunteer Firing Squad. Gunshots sound, Tradition then the playing of Taps puts the features crowd in awe. Each day this This tradition is week, a Battalion 113 years old and reporter will delve has touched stuinto the history of dents and famione of the A&M lies. Silver Taps traditions students is one of the most honored tradirecognize. tions at Texas A&M University. On the first Tuesday of every month, students and families gather in Academic Plaza to honor the Aggies who have died the previous month. “I like how reverent the whole experience is. It’s just a really great way to show respect for fallen Aggies,” said Drew Clark, a sophomore spatial sciSee Silver Taps on page 2
Sept. 7, 1971 - Nov. 18, 2010 Joe Don Cole
Student finds passion at school Haley Lawson The Battalion Joe Don Cole was a senior English major at Texas A&M University and had a love for writing. Cole was born Sept. 7, 1971. When he graduated high
He was very quick-witted and carefree. Judson Cole, Joe’s brother
school he went to Sam Houston State University for a year, then enlisted in the Air Force in order to help pay for college. After the Air Force, he attended A&M as See Cole on page 7
May 22, 1992 - Dec. 12, 2010 Steven Scott England
He never gives up his hope Connie Thompson The Battalion Sheila England said her son Steven England always had a bounce in his step and brought a smile to everyone’s face. Steven loved sports, but not as much
Always smiling, set to improve the world. Scott England, Steven’s father
as he loved God. His relationship with God is what gave him strength and courage battling cancer until he lost the fight on Dec. 12, 2010, at the age of 18. A mass of Christian burial See England on page 8
March 1, 1989 - Jan. 9, 2011 Taylor Adrian Gillespie
Corps leader leaves lasting legacy Stephanie Massey The Battalion Taylor Gillespie, commanding officer of Trident Company P2 was known for his exuberantly funny personality, shaped by his witty charisma and for
He was a person [who] could light up a room. Lauren Thompson, senior agricultural communication and journalism major
having a deep magnanimous faith. Gillespie, a senior communication major, was killed in a car accident on Jan. 9, 2011, as he traveled back with his faSee Gillespie on page 8
Aug. 27, 1989 - Dec. 15, 2010 Cory Douglas Monzingo
Inspiring student loses cancer battle Alexandria Randolph The Battalion During his sophomore year, senior Cory Douglas Monzingo was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, DSRT, desmoplastic small round cell tumor. On Dec.
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Activities ◗ Black Student Alliance Council presents “Advance Your Swagger, a Conversation with Fonzworth Bentley” at 7p.m. today in the Rudder Theatre Complex. ◗ “Reflections of The Color Purple” a lecture will begin at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Rudder 410. ◗ Africana Studies will present Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen 6 p.m. Feb. 10; location TBA.
◗ MSC Woodson Black Awareness Committee will present the Black History Game Show at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 in Studio 12.
“Black History Month is a time of reflection. It gives us an opportunity to look at the past, the present and the future,” said Danielle Jones, a junior accounting major and director of development for the MSC Carter G. Woodson Black Awareness Committee. “This opportunity will allow different cultures to have a better understanding of one another, a time for those not familiar with black history to learn.” Students said building awareness about black history will impact A&M by giving students an opportunity to broaden cultural lenses. “I think it will make a large difference intellectually. Allowing students, like myself, to attend these events gives them the opportunity to expand their knowledge on history that they may not be familiar with,” Jones said. Known to many as the “Father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson is recognized as founder. In 1926, initiators established the commemoration as “Negro History Week,” and it expanded into Black History Month. Black History Month is a time to highlight black historical achievements. It is a time of
observation for African-Americans regarding the fiber of their culture. “I believe that people should focus on their culture every day. The self-destructive behavior that we see in the current descendants of West Africans and indigenous American populations is in part due to the destruction of their cultures,” said Stephen Sargent, lecturer in the Department of Political Science. Annually celebrated and observed across the U.S., the month of February has become a time for people celebrate, acknowledge and reflect on the heritage of African descendants. “Those that feel Black History Month is unnecessary fail to realize that it was created to counter the cultural plagiarism of Western institutions that have taken credit for African accomplishments and systematically excluded the true history of Africa and Africans,” Sargent said. Students said there is a sense of pride in celebrating Black History Month. “Black History month is a remembrance of our heritage,” said David Johnson, a sopho-
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To fully appreciate our diverse culture, we must celebrate all of the different cultures that make it up. By celebrating Black History Month, we can learn more about AfricanAmericans and their strong culture. Cameron Valeuta, freshman political science major
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Black History Month is important to me, because it reminds me of where I’ve come from. It also reminds me that America is the country where people have the freedom to voice their opinions to change policies. The leaders of the civil rights movement paved the way for blacks to have the same rights as whites. I’m proud to be black because of my heritage and my people’s struggle to get to where I am today. Gabrielle Cox, sophomore zoology major
Black History Month is something everyone should be aware of. It’s a part of our history and it shows how much we’ve progressed. Black History Month is everything from slavery to the status quo of today. Looking back to when African-Americans had no rights, we’ve come a long way; they have not only gained freedom, but a rightful place in today’s society. Betty Tan, freshman biomedical science major
The United States is a nation filled with rich culture from many different ethnicities, and Black History Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the individuality that distinguishes African-Americans. Rito Herrera, sophomore political science major
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ences major. The atmosphere of Silver Taps has made an impression on the lives of thousands of students. The respect and silence of the crowd shows the respect they have for the fallen Aggies. “My favorite part is just the overall feel of it. How everyone there is just absolutely silent and respectful. It just really shows that people around here care for the loss of others,” said Ian Stewart, a sophomore civil engineering major. Silver Taps reaches students but families are impacted as well. Some students are in the front of the crowd and have a whole new view, being within inches of the Ross Volunteer’s march. “I think it’s really neat to honor someone that’s passed away. It’s unique to Texas
A&M. I usually stand within 8 inches of the march and I can almost smell their uniforms as they pass me. The gunfire, when they play [Taps], it gives me chills every time. It’s not something we do for ourselves, it’s something we do for the families, too,” said Josh Kinninger, a junior biological and agricultural engineering major. There are many different memories and experiences of how Silver Taps has impacted the lives of Aggies. “My favorite memory of Silver Taps was when I first walked into Academic Plaza during freshman year, and I had no idea what was going on. I was completely freaked out, because there were thousands of people and it was completely silent and dark. I thought it was amazing. I’d never seen so many people show up and be so reverent to honor a death of a classmate most had never met,” said Taylor Stanley, a sophomore business and Spanish double major. This statue represents Silver Taps, the A&M tradition of honoring current students who have died on the first Tuesday of every month during regular school semesters.
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Mechanical Error Action film’s acting, story line disappoint
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Jaston Statham plays Arthur Bishop, a hitman who frames his kills to look like accidents, including an overdose that cannot be detected by autopsy. penseful or adrenaline-packed. There are very few exciting moments in this movie, so you’re just stuck with a plot that really doesn’t seem to go anywhere. Statham plays Arthur Bishop — although he seems to just be Jason Statham, but I was expecting that — a hit man who makes his kills seem like innocent accidents that leave no trace. He enjoys classical piano, tuning nice cars and trying not to express much emotion. When he is tricked into killing his friend Harry (Donald Sutherland), Bishop teams up with his Harry’s son Steve (Ben Foster), who Why? Because he’s a boss, or at least that’s what Steven has the intention of killing the man who killed his Hollywood is trying to make him. So can he provide Olivier father (irony). a good alternative to the romantic comedy season for Statham isn’t bad at what he does. He can truly be the single men out there? Can he give us a movie that junior English major the guy who knows what he’s doing and try to be isn’t a cheap excuse to take someone out and not feel the mentor that this movie calls for, but he shows little alone? Let’s find out with The Mechanic. to no emotion whatsoever. It’s like watching a wall Statham returns after giving us the expendable that can actually make stuff explode. He does show The Expendables to give us another action movie fresh with some contempt for what he did, even if it is too subtle. Ben blood, murder, sex and all things manly. He’s not doing Foster’s character is simply annoying and even more bland than this alone though; he has Ben Foster with him to help out. Statham. His character has no depth beyond the idea that he’s a If only he actually could help make this movie exciting, bit of a freeloader who seeks vengeance and is slightly arrogant. because for an action movie, it is really bland. It leaves no This arrogance is seen when he decides to disobey Statham’s impression of awesomeness like you would hope to find in an action movie because all the deaths aren’t exactly susorders by not giving his hit a roofie like he’s instructed to. The
ason Statham: Britain’s answer to Chuck Norris. He can star in any movie and make it a showcase of just how hardcore he is. He can unload a ton of lead, perform killer martial arts moves, rob banks, drive cool cars and just take matters in his own hands.
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villain, however, wasn’t given enough time to truly develop, so we are left with no impression of him other than he’s the bad guy. So what was his true motive or connection to Harry? While it is slow and bland for an action movie, I can’t say the movie was bad. The hits were actually clever with some minor hiccups. One hit involved a choking staged to look like autoerotic asphyxiation, and it does seem a bit tangible. However, there were deaths that could be easily debunked — like a possible overdose that, if the plan went smoothly anyway, could be disproved by an autopsy. The film improves by the end of the movie, after Steve finds out who really killed his father, and there were some scenes that were either funny or entertaining, such as when Statham almost sent someone’s daughter’s arm through a garbage disposal. Bottom line: The Mechanic is pretty dull for an action movie, but it makes for an OK movie. Just OK. The action is minimal, the acting is minimal, the characters are underwritten and static and the plot seems to deviate for a while. Jason Statham isn’t bad for an action star, and for a movie about a hit man, it does try not to be messy with its hits, which results in some clever kills and entertaining moments. If you’re looking for an alternative to the romantic comedy this season, then by all means, go see The Mechanic, but it won’t be as awesome as you are expecting.
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Left: Junior forward David Loubeau goes up for a shot in the Aggies’ 69-49 defeat Monday at Reed Arena. Loubeau finished the game with nine points and six rebounds. Right: Senior forward Nathan Walkup grabs a loose ball in the loss. It was the first game Walkup and the senior class has lost to Texas at Reed Arena.
Aggies run over by powerful Longhorns in 69-49 rout Beau Holder The Battalion It was the longest night Reed Arena has seen in recent memory. Thirteen days removed from a 21-point beating of the Aggies in Austin, No. 3 Texas returned to Reed Arena to bring a swift and merciful hammer, defeating No. 16 A&M 69-49 in front of 13,300 shell-shocked fans. It was the team’s second home loss in its last 32 games in Reed. “I’ve been doing this 24 years, and I haven’t
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Sophomore forward Khris Middleton drives to the hole in the defeat. He was held scoreless in the game.
Tristan Thompson 10. Every Longhorn who played scored at least two points. Sophomore forward Khris Middleton’s nine shots netted him zero points for A&M as he failed to make a single one. He was, like his teammates, hounded by a swarming Longhorns’ defense that turned up five steals and blocked nine shots. Junior and senior forwards David Loubeau and Nathan Walkup combined for 13. “I think we were in too much of a rush, not being patient, not being smart,” Loubeau said. “We were really just too amped up for this game, and it caused us to do silly stuff. It comes back to us practicing the way we were before.”
Senior guard B.J. Holmes fought to keep his team in it; 11 of his 19 total points came in the first half when hope remained for A&M, and he consistently snuck into the paint for layups to dam the flood. Ultimately nothing could. “There wasn’t any dropoff tonight [from the starters, many of whom were in foul trouble near the half to the bench],” Turgeon said. “There was no pressure. They were up 10 or 12 the whole first half. They ran it down our throat early and ran right by us … It could’ve been worse.” Holmes left the game with 6:46 remaining with an unspecified leg or knee injury. There was no word on his prognosis. The Aggies return to the court Saturday against unranked Baylor, with whom they are now tied in the conference standings.
Junior guard B.J. Holmes was a lone bright spot in Monday’s 69-49 defeat to Texas scoring 19 points.
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Women’s rugby team practices hard to beat rival Texas Tech Jared Baxter Special to The Battalion The A&M women’s rugby team personifies what it means to be tough and highly competitive, but not big and burly as some may stereotype. Rugby requires certain grit especially when it is freezing outside and one is likely to become covered in mud from head to toe, but Nicole Smith, a senior on the team said: “We have several bow- and pinkwearing people on our team.” Taken to new heights by former coach Will Riddle when he arrived in 2004, the current coach turned the A&M squad into one of the elite programs in the country. As it stands now, the team is ranked No. 16 in the nation by Rugbymag.com, has won consecutive Texas Rugby Union Women’s Collegiate Division I Championships and has made multiple National Round 16
appearances. Kelley Storey, team president and senior chemical engineering major, is looking to make the playoffs with what will hopefully be two qualifying victories over Texas Tech this spring. Texas Tech beat the Aggies just before the fall semester ended, leaving a revengeful taste in the mouth of players for over two months. “When we’re at practice, we’re doing this so we can beat Tech,” Storey said. Besides practicing three nights a week at Penberthy Fields, the team also runs around Reed Arena for extra conditioning. That extensive preparation has Storey hoping for more than just simple payback motivation. “I think everyone has taken the right steps over the Christmas break, and we haven’t lost much ground from where we
ended last fall,” Storey said. The team lost head coach Jim Schreiner just a few weeks ago to another job opportunity in Houston. “We’re gonna lose four after this year,” Smith said, adding, “But we’re losing them at the forwards, which is where we have the most subs and replacements.” Giving back to the community has also been an important agenda for the team. The women sponsored a young girl this Christmas who would have otherwise gone without gifts. When asked what the A&M campus should really know about their team, Storey responded with confidence: “that we exist, and that we are really good.” With one final note, the team stressed unanimously any woman can play rugby, one of the fastest growing collegiate sports.
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Students give input regarding New Year’s resolutions Haley Lawson The Battalion Have you ever noticed how crowded the Student Recreation Center gets in January and then how it thins out by February or March? Have you ever been the one who can’t wait for all the New Year’s resolution people to just stop working out so the crowd will be gone? Whether it’s losing weight, making better grades, working out every day or to stop bad habits, most of us have made New Year’s resolutions and most of us have not kept them. Why is it so hard and what can we do to keep our New Year’s resolutions? “New Year’s resolutions, for me, are usually a goal to work towards,” said Ashley Coppins, a senior psychology major. Some students at Texas A&M University said the reason resolutions fall through is because the goal was too drastic. “I guess I didn’t make a plausible goal,” said Sarah Angel, a freshman English major. “The goals I set weren’t realistic.” When your resolution is not a priority, it is difficult to keep it. You can forget what your goal was in the first place.
“I did not have my priorities straight when I made the resolution,” said Shirley Wong, senior industrial engineering major. “After a couple of months you find more important things to do and forget about your resolution.” Other students say they find it difficult to keep a resolution for different reasons. Sometimes they lose motivation and the goal stops being a priority. “I just lost motivation and I wasn’t sure how to keep it,” said Beth Placette, a mechanical engineering graduate student. “It would have to be something you really cared about, otherwise you wouldn’t keep it.” Some students suggest that if the goal is not a part of your every day routine, then it is harder to keep track of the goal. Many times if you do not keep track of it every day, you forget about it and that is when you break the resolution. “Usually I don’t keep them because I forget them because they aren’t part of my daily routine so it’s not a daily habit,” said Pablo Lopez, a junior bioenvironmental science major. “One time I made a New Year’s resolution to start blogging, but it didn’t work out be-
cause I don’t usually write my thoughts down.” Many students also gave suggestions on how to keep your New Year’s resolution. One student gave his success story on how he kept his New Year’s resolution and his suggestion was to keep your goal simple. “I think the reason I previously broke my resolution [was] because I was trying to change something drastic, but it is much more realistic to start with small things and work from there,” said Bradley Gaulden, a freshman urban and regional science major. “I used to resolve to be healthier, but I always broke that, because I think it was too broad and overwhelming to keep track of, so I chose one aspect, to quite cokes, and that worked.” Students said it is easier to keep a resolution if it is something fun or a new skill. “Last year, my New Year’s resolution was to do a perfect cartwheel. I kept the resolution until I completed my cartwheel task,” Coppins said, “This year; my resolution is to learn to juggle. I have found that it’s not impossible for me, and hopefully I will complete it in the next couple of months.”
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inspired many people by never complaining. He never whined, he just did what he had to do to fight his cancer,” Jeff said. “He never gave up hope that he would beat his cancer. He never quit fighting.” Jeff said Cory didn’t fight his battle alone. “He had a big following during his cancer battle. A lot of people kept up with him through his ordeal.” Cory was close with his brother Clay, class of 2008, who remained supportive of Cory during his illness, Jeff said. Another of Cory’s friends was Travis Tilat. “I got to spend just a year and a half of college with him before he became ill,” Tilat said. “He had a unique sense of humor that was great to be around. He was a very intelligent guy.” Tilat said Cory would want everyone who cared for him during his time of need to know that he has moved on to a better place. Monzingo was working on a degree in economics during his time at A&M. “He was a private, shy person,” Jeff said. His family members said he was a quiet young man who was interested in music and electronics. “He was very witty and very smart,” said Cory’s cousin, Jennifer Monzingo, who he roomed with during his sophomore year. Jennifer said Cory had an ironic humor and often surprised people with his hilarity. Cory is survived by his parents, Jeff and Sandy Monzingo of Pflugerville, Texas, and his brother and sister-in-law, Clay and Kellie Monzingo of Sugar Land, Texas.
a biology major and worked in the genetics lab. However, after a few years he stopped attending A&M and took a trip to New Zealand. While on the trip, he decided to return to A&M and finish his degree in English. “He sold all his stuff and went to find himself in New Zealand. When he came back he decided to come back to A&M,” said Janna Bennett, Cole’s sister. When he first attended A&M, he had English professors who sparked his passion to write. “He enjoyed writing; that was his main love,” Bennett said. “He was smart in science, but he found his love of writing and narratives and script writings. In 2006, he was awarded best comedy for a script he wrote, a short film called Quitter in the Gulf Coast Film and Video Festival.” Judson Cole, Joe’s brother, said Joe never complained about anything. “He was a very private person but at the same time very quick witted and carefree, almost too smart for his own good,” Judson said. Judson said he has many good memories with his brother from when they lived together in college and drove home together. “We pledged Sigma Chi together at Sam Houston, and we both had good memories with that. We lived together in college. He was in my wedding. He hated driving so I drove everywhere. He instantly fell asleep in the car,” Judson said. Joe loved his family and would do anything for them. His friends said he loved the outdoors and sports. “Family was very important to him. He was very creative in everything he did. He did everything. His friends used to say he was truly a renaissance man,” Bennett said.
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In accordance with Texas Education Code Section 51.936 and as the entity charged with the collection and distribution described therein, the Department of Student Activities is formally publishing a list of organizations that have been disciplined for hazing or convicted for hazing on or off the campus of the institution during the preceding three years. This information along with a summary of the provisions of Subchapter F, Chapter 37 can be found at http://stuorgreport.tamu.edu Alleged incidents of hazing should be reported to one of the following offices: University Police Department: 845-2345 Office of the Dean of Student Life: 845-3113 Office of the Commandant: 845-2811 Department of Student Activities: 845-1133
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ther to College Station from his hometown of Leonard for a Ross Volunteer’s practice. “He was a person that could light up a room,” said Lauren Thompson, a senior agricultural communication and journalism major. “He could pull a witty comment out of thin air and have an entire room erupting with laughter in a matter of seconds. He never missed an opportunity to laugh or to have fun. And he was not afraid to laugh at himself, which is so hard for many of us to do.” Gillespie also served Aggieland through the Ags of OAK and the Ross Volunteers, the Honor Guard for the Governor of the State of Texas. “[Taylor] always upheld the standards of Texas A&M, and if you met him walking down the street, he was the type of person you would want representing our great University,” Thompson said. “He impacted students, professors and countless more. He loved his friends, the Corps, and he loved being an Aggie.” At Gillespie’s funeral, Commandant Brigadier General Joe E. Ramirez Jr. awarded Gillespie’s parents with the Corps Meritorious Service Medal in honor of Gillespie’s performance as a cadet and commanding officer. Gillespie’s father passed Gillespie’s saber to cadet Jake Stefano, the new commanding officer of Trident Company P2.
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more English major. “Every year we are reminded of the trials and triumphs of our ancestry. We hear stories about previous generations enduring struggle to build a better future. I’m proud to know my grandparents took part in that movement; their spirit runs though my blood.” The University’s Africana Studies program will also be having several events. “This year, the Africana Studies program is bringing Kortney Ziegler to campus to talk about his film Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen, a documentary that examines the lives of six black transgender men living in the United
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took place Dec. 17, 2010 at Good Shepherd Catholic Community in Colleyville, Texas. Steven was born May 22, 1992 in Ventura, Calif., and grew up in Grapevine, Texas, where he played baseball and basketball for several teams until he decided to devote his time to baseball at Colleyville Heritage High School. He was to attend Texas A&M in the fall of 2010 as a civil engineering major, but an early summer diagnosis of cancer led to a deferral to the University for a year. His tumor progressed under chemotherapy treatment, and
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Friends describe Gillespie as a man of great faith. “The Lord showed himself in Taylor’s actions, his smile and his positivity,” Thompson said. “The happiness and optimism that radiated from Taylor’s being was truly a gift from God, and one that Taylor wielded well.” Close family friend and high school mate, Jordan Riley, stated that Gillespie had extremely high standards for his life and not only had very strong beliefs, but lived out his faith. “I wouldn’t be as strong of a Christian without his unending support and Godly wisdom along the way. I’ll miss him more than even I can fully know, and look forward to the day that I get to heaven where he undoubtedly is,” said Jeremy Burgess, high school friend and pallbearer at Gillespie’s funeral. “I can say that with assurance because we both put our faith in the work and person of Jesus Christ.” A beloved friend to so many, Gillespie’s presence can still be felt even after his death. A man who wanted people to see Christ though his actions, Gillespie continues to reach people for God. “Through his death he has been able to show more people the truth of Christ than at any point in his life,” Burgess said. “I wish I could see him celebrating in heaven with each salvation that wouldn’t have been possible without God using Taylor’s life.” Riley, a senior criminal justice major at Sam Houston State
University, said Gillespie’s future plans included the television industry, beginning with an internship at local news station KBTX, but that Gillespie ultimately wanted to pursue a career in major motion pictures. “Taylor wanted to eventually write and direct film,” Riley said. “He wanted to make films that were funny and entertaining, but family friendly.” Gillespie began his moviemaking dream in high school, spending countless hours producing amateur movies. Some of Gillespie’s ‘classic’ works, that can be viewed on YouTube, include, A Day in the Life of Greg Oden and Legends of Leonard. “Our group would borrow a camera from anyone who would let us and make movies to show for the youth group at our church,” Burgess said. “Taylor and I actually talked about revisiting a project soon that the group was unable to finish in high school. It was a ‘mockumentary’ titled The Greatest Movie Ever Made ... It was by and far the biggest project we had undertaken.” For those that knew Gillespie best, remembering such a unique individual will not be a difficult task. Gillespie will live on through the countless lives he touched. “I will never forget him in any way,” Riley said. “Taylor is a part of my soul, my best friend in the entire world. God chose to bless me with him as such, and there is nothing that won’t remind me of him.”
States,” said Kimberly Brown, director of the Africana studies department. This topic is rarely discussed in tandem with traditional Black History Month celebrations and should demonstrate that Africana Studies is committed to recognizing the multiple manifestations of blackness, which is an important lesson to remember during Black History Month, she said. Brown will also be giving a lecture entitled “Reflections on The Color Purple,” presented by the Department of Multicultural Services and MSC OPAS. A few Black History Month events on campus include: The Black Student Alliance Council’s “Black History Month Kick Off: Advance Your Swagger: A Conversation with Fonzworth Bentley;” the Africana Stud-
ies program’s “Africana Studies Film Series: Still Black: A Portrait of Black Transmen;” the African American Professional Organization and Division of Research and Graduate Studies’ “AAPO: First Friday Lecture Series: featuring Dr. Terah Chambers;” the Woodson Black Awareness Committee’s “The Life of Malcolm X in His Words and Poems,” the Department of Multicultural Service’s “Cross-Cultural Communication: A race toward Interdependency” featuring Gwen Webb-Hasan; and the Leadership and Service Center’s “Social Justice Exhibit.” “All cultures have played pivotal roles in world history; the focus on black history is really a rediscovery of the African origins of civilization,” Sargent said.
Steven was not a candidate for a surgery that had the potential to prolong his life. “We have no doubt that he would have made an impact at A&M, and he would have done great things in his adult life,” Sheila England said. “I am so proud of Steven, and I feel blessed to have been his mother for 18 years. You should be very proud to be and Aggie. We will be forever grateful for what the Aggie Family did for Steven and for our family.” While Steven was sick, he spent most of his time playing computer games and for one week was ranked No. 1 in the world in Solitaire. “Steven was a wonderful person, full of positive energy, always smiling, set to improve
the world,” said Scott England, Steven’s father. “He is sadly missed by myself and all those that knew him.” Steven was known for his smile and was loved and respected at school, work and church. He left behind a positive impression on all those who love him. “Steven brought joy to everyone around him,” said Kevin England, Steven’s brother. “His final days were spent with the family by his side. He suffered with extreme dignity and maturity. He never once asked me to give up anything for him while he was sick. It’s a shame he didn’t get down to Aggieland, because his character and intelligence would have brought much esteem to his fellow classmates.”
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