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Book signing scheduled Tuesday Thomas M. Hatfield, author of Rudder: From Leader to Legend, will sign copies of his biography of Gen. James Earl Rudder from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in Rudder Exhibit Hall, which is part of the large theater-office complex named in honor of the World War II hero and former president of Texas A&M. Copies of the book will be available in the exhibit hall as well as at the MSC Bookstore. Hatfield’s book, the first comprehensive biography of Rudder, was formally unveiled during campus ceremonies March 24, with Hatfield recalling his long association with Rudder in various capacities and the years he spent researching and writing the 528page book.The book’s release date coincided with Aggie Muster, April 21. Staff and wire reports
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scene | 3 Dat Phan show The Asian President’s Council presents a comedy show at 7 p.m. today with Dat Phan, the 2003 winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing, in celebration of Asian Heritage Month.
sports | 5 Weekend on the diamond The Aggie baseball team swept Oklahoma State in this weekend’s series at Olsen Field while the A&M softball team split its series in Norman against Oklahoma.
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Aggie Allies and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Aggies march April 15 to raise awareness for students in the GLBT community.
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obin Boenig, class of 1995, had been a former student for just over a week when disaster struck. The 2011 Muster speaker told of a tragic accident that paralyzed him.
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The Battalion Rep. Wayne Christian of District 9 introduced an amendment to the Texas House Budget that would require Texas A&M University, as well as other universities, to fund a center promoting “family and traditional values.” The amendment states: “An institution of higher education shall use an amount of appropriated funds to support a family and traditional values center for students of the institution that is not less than any amount of appropriated funds used by the institution to support a gender and sexuality center or other center for students focused on gay, lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, pansexual, transsexual, transgender, gender questioning or other gender identity issues.” This amendment passed the Texas House of Representatives by a vote of 110 for and 24 against. A&M’s student senate introduced a bill supporting this legislation, and at Wednesday’s senate meeting, it passed. The bill states it will support Christian’s amendment and asks that funding for tra-
He continued to share how the Aggie family surrounded and supported him. This is what makes Texas A&M special, the love and support we have for one another. Just a day before Boenig delivered his speech, the Texas A&M student senate, whether intentional or not, alienated many of our own. The sexual education equality bill, SB 63106, was passed at the last full senate meeting of the year. The bill states that it is “supporting an amendment before the Texas Legislature to require GLBT resource centers to provide matching funds to traditional sexual education, and asking that such funding not be acquired through increased student fees.” The bill does not request funding to the GLBT resource center be cut directly, but it asks for the currently allocated funds to also fund a “traditional” resource center There is nothing wrong with providing a
EDITORIALBOARD The Battalion’s editorial opinion is determined by its Board of Opinion, with the editor in chief having final responsibility. Matt Woolbright Editor in Chief junior sociology major Jill Beathard senior English major
Josh McKenna freshman biology major
Megan Ryan Managing Editor senior English major Connie Thompson junior communication major
Taylor Wolken junior economics major
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GLBT, Aggie Allies march for progress
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Armando Rojas: Senate bill does not speak for all students
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ednesday, the Texas A&M student senate voted to support SB 63106, the so-called “Sexual Education Equality in Funding Bill.” The bill supports Texas State Rep. Wayne Christian’s (R-Center) amendment to the state budget bill, requiring university GLBT centers to provide matching funds to “traditional
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wider scope of services if there is truly a need to fill. However, if asking to expand services, students should be prepared to pay the costs rather than forcing another program to decrease the services they provide for those in need. Aggieland prides itself on being a fountain of new ideas and creativity, and this is a time when a new idea is needed. Perhaps rather than creating two centers to help students in need, we could fund an extension of the resource center to include help for “traditional values” and GLBT students. This would be much more cost effective for the students than running two midsize centers with the same goals. Under one roof this umbrella center could allocate its funding according to demand rather than assuming the needs of GLBT and “traditional values” communities are equal. “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” President Abraham Lincoln was absolutely correct. We cannot, and should not, divide our family over a matter of funding. As written, SB 63-106 divides the Aggie family; this bill needs to be withdrawn, and alternative solutions should be considered. If Aggies stop putting family first then Texas A&M becomes like any other fouryear institution.
sexual education,” whatever that means. In the bill, the authors purport to voice the “opinion of the students of Texas A&M University” in support of this measure. To be perfectly clear, the authors and Senate do not speak for me. I hope other Aggies agree. See Guest on page 4
Special to The Battalion Some had mouths taped shut; some brought along pets, and some proudly displayed the well-known rainbow flag. Students and faculty marched through campus in support of Aggie Allies and the Texas A&M GLBT groups on campus. The march was organized by Brad Dressler, the chairman of Aggie Allies. The organization is composed of members whose goal is to provide a safe place and a listening ear for the Texas A&M GLBT community. “Marches promote awareness,” said Camden Breeding,
a junior electrical engineering major and president of the Texas A&M GLBT organization. “The reason it is today is because today is the day of silence which is a way to represent the silencing affect of homophobia, biphobia, etc., so you see the duct tape and it represents the silence you feel when you’re in the closet and have to hide who you are.” Many students had individual reasons for participating including raising awareness of Aggie Allies and the GLBT community on Texas A&M’s campus, “[Aggie Allies and GLBT] provide support, a family See March on page 4
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The Women’s Grab some fresh fruits and veggies at Farmers’ Resource Center and MSC Town Hall will Market from 10 a.m. present “SLAM OUT: to 3 p.m. Thursday in Poetry Slam Against front of Sbisa. Cash Power-Based and credit cards are Violence” from 8 to welcome. 10 p.m. Thursday in the Commons’ Studio 12. Performers will read creative pieces to raise awareness about abuse.
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Heritage Month, but that is where Dat Phan could change everyone’s views. “We thought a comedy show that centers around stereotypes, race and diversity is a refreshing and entertaining way for people to look at this subject,” said Asrar on bringing Phan to do a show for Asian Heritage Month. The Dat Phan comedy show will be a typical comedy performance. Clearly, Dat Phan will be the main star of the show but he will not be the only act of the night. Even though the hour-long performance by Phan is the main attraction of this show, it will also feature performances by individual students and the student improv group, Freudian Slip. Asrar said this show could also serve to unite the Asian community of Texas A&M. The Asian population is 3.4 percent of the entire student body. “It’s cool and most Asians will see each other,” said Wes Scoble, a sophomore general studies major. The Dat Phan show is all about raising
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t Texas A&M, the month of April is many things. It is a month in which many receive Aggie rings and it is the month Muster occurs. April is also the final full month of school and for many, that means one thing: the onset of final exams. However, this also happens to be Asian Heritage Month and for its biggest event, the Asian President’s Council is bringing comedian Dat Phan to A&M for a show. The council intends for this event to be a fun way to unite the Asian community and address issues about race and diversity. In 2003, Dat Phan, an immigrant from South Vietnam, won the original season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing much to the public’s surprise. “While thinking about prominent Asian Americans that we could bring to A&M’s campus, one of the officers mentioned Dat Phan,” said Ghazal Asrar, a senior political science major. Most people would not likely think of comedy as something to showcase during a cultural heritage month but that is why the Dat Phan show seems to have a lot of potential for success when Phan comes to A&M today. Most comedians in the mainstream media are Caucasian or African American, such as Dane Cook and Dave Chappelle. Because there are not really any Asian comedians in the mainstream media, people might not expect a comedy show of any kind during Asian
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awareness of the greater Asian community; the word “Asian” pertains to any person originating from the Asian continent. “We really hope to see a large number of non-Asians at the show since they will be able to understand new cultures more in this increasingly globalized world,” Asrar said. Whether it is the stress of upcoming finals or Ring Day or even Muster, April has always been a very eventful month at Texas A&M. A comedy show is not exactly an orthodox way to spread cultural awareness but in the case of this upcoming show, that is a good thing. On top of raising cultural awareness and serving to unite the Asian community, this show will just be a good way to have a good time right before the grind of finals. “It would be pretty cool for Asian Heritage Month and comedy is definitely the way to do it,” said Van Tran, a sophomore biomedical sciences major.
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I do not believe in divisive, dubiously defined, dog whistle terms such as “traditional values education.” The cowardice of the bill’s authors is quite evident when they neglect to define what these “traditional values” are, or who gets to decide on what they are. The divisiveness is obvious when they imply a cleavage between “traditional” and “alternative” sexual education, as if homosexuality, bisexuality and transgenderism are not “traditional” and do not fall under the umbrella of “traditional values.” The necessity of GLBT resource centers, Aggie Allies, and other support groups should be obvious to anybody who follows current events. Institutionalized homophobia exists, and accordingly, suicide rates among GLBT youth are significantly higher than the population as a whole. Bullying led to the suicide of 18-year-old Tyler Clementi, whose roommate at Rutgers University streamed a sexual
thebattalion encounter over the Internet without his consent. Bullying led to the suicide of 13-year-old Ryan Halligan, who was threatened and attacked by classmates who accused him of being gay. Bullying led to the suicide of 13-year-old Asher Brown, who was picked on for being gay while school administrators turned a blind eye. Asher was a student in the Cypress-Fairbanks school district, a scant 70 miles southeast of Texas A&M. This rash of suicides led to the creation of the It Gets Better Project, where people created videos to reassure GLBT youth that their lives will get better in the future. Among the contributors are President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. At the highest levels of government, we understand that GLBT youth face increased discrimination, and we recognize that supposed authority figures in our schools turn a blind eye to this. This is why a GLBT resource center is necessary. To claim the need for a “traditional values” center, with equal funding as the
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attended due to what they felt was a moral obligation to support the GLBT community. Continued from page 1 “I never decided to be an ally, I just never thought it away from home,” said Danimade sense to discriminate,” elle Pool, a senior sociology major. “There are people that said Jakob Koschberg, a junior accept me despite our differ- management information systems major. “I got a piece of ences and there is a bond of paper with the [GLBT awareunderstanding. It’s a place ness] shirt that said that Texas where I feel safe.” A&M was ranked the 17th There are more than 600 Aggie Allies throughout cam- most homophobic campus in pus. The organization is com- America, which made me sad that I go to a school where posed of both straight and GLBT, according to Dressler, people would discriminate against anyone who is part of who said that about 68 perthe GLBT community.” cent of the group identified Members of Aggie Allies as straight. “I identify as a straight ally, and the GLBT organization said they hope to provide and I think it’s important to give a message of acceptance a safe community for those who have experienced disand tolerance and take away crimination and make the the stigma that people have Texas A&M campus more toward the GLBT commuwelcoming for everyone. nity,” said Tiffany Creecy, a “As a faculty member in human resource development the performing arts, I was graduate student. surprised to go an entire year Not all participants in the march were official members without knowing anyone of either group, but said they who was out,” said Rayna
GLBT center, is an utterly shameful ruse to cover up homophobia under the mantle of preaching equality, as well as the goal of damaging the ability to help GLBT students. Let us be clear: “traditional values” is a dog whistle for conservative, religious, and heterosexual values, and none of these groups face the discrimination and bullying that homosexuals do. Kids have not committed suicide because they were bullied for being heterosexual. I am a graduate student at A&M, having attended undergrad elsewhere in the state, and I knew that the University had a conservative reputation. In my two years here, I’ve encountered nothing but great, friendly people that are willing to engage in respectful and well-reasoned debate. I’ve whole-heartedly bought into the Aggie ethos, and felt incredibly proud to receive my Aggie ring last week. I’ve defended the University to those who thought this was a closedminded, non-inclusive institution; unfortunately, after the passage of this bill, I can no longer do so.
Middelton, an instructional assistant professor in performance studies. “As I displayed my Aggie Ally placard on my office door and let people know I was open to talking, I felt that students felt more comfortable being themselves and speaking about those issues with me.” With the growing numbers of Aggie Allies, around 150 new members from the past year alone, members said that they were encouraged by the increasing support and feel that the Aggie family is becoming more united. “To become an Aggie Ally, students have to attend a three hour training, which are held throughout the semester and this summer, called the Advance Workshop, that you register for online at allies.tamu.edu. The idea is that you are advancing your knowledge of the GLBT community,” Dressler said.
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men’s tennis | No. 6 A&M celebrated Senior Day at the Mitchell Tennis Center with a 5-2 victory over No. 12 Texas.
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Swept back to Stillwater Aggies take over first in Big 12
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The Battalion It was a weekend that started with staff ace John Stilson’s best performance of the season and ended with the Aggies in sole possession of first place in the Big 12. In between, there was Brandon Wood leaping high to make the catch of the season and Ross Stripling’s second consecutive gem. And after three of the most complete games the No. 6 team in the country has played in this 2011 season, No. 16 Oklahoma State was sent back to Stillwater with their heads hung having been swept out of Olsen Field. Friday, the Aggies dismantled Oklahoma State 11-2. But despite the offensive fireworks, the story was Stilson. He pitched a complete game, giving up four hits and two runs — both unearned — while racking up a career-high 12 strikeouts. On the heels of the midweek heartbreaker to TCU, it was the kind of performance the Aggies desperately needed. “Stilson had a great performance tonight,� said Head Coach Rob Childress. “He was sharp with all four pitches from the word go and had just an amazing outing ... That was without question his best start
of the season. Against that offense and the way they’ve been swinging the bats ‌ it was a pretty impressive performance.â€? Saturday, Michael Wacha rebounded from last weekend’s loss to Baylor with a 6.2 inning performance where he gave up one run and struck out eight batters in a 5-1 A&M victory. The play of the game came with two outs in the ninth inning when Wood robbed what would have been a three-run Cowboys’ home run. “Brandon made a great play after coming off the bench and getting a big hit for us in his one at bat,â€? Childress said. “It was a great play to end the game with their best hitter waiting for us on deck.â€? Sunday, the Aggies completed the impressive weekend with an 8-1 victory. Stripling, who put together his best outing of the season in last weekend’s rubber-match victory over Baylor, did it again going eight innings and giving up six hits and one run. On the weekend, A&M gave up four runs — three of which were unearned. The Aggies record now moves to 29-11 and 14-4 in conferJoshua McKenna — THE BATTALION ence play. They have won all seven series to start Big 12 play. Sophomore Brandon Parrent and the Aggies took over first place in the Big 12 with a sweep of Oklahoma State this weekend at Olsen Field.
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The Battalion The No. 19 Texas A&M softball team (34-13, 6-5 Big 12) earned a two-game split against No. 15 Oklahoma (34-14, 7-6 Big 12) in Norman this weekend at the OU Softball Complex. The Aggies won in upset fashion on Friday 3-0 before losing Saturday on a walk-off home run 2-0. Friday’s game saw the return of sophomore Meagan May who broke a finger against Sam Houston State March 23 and was out of the lineup
for 11 games, including the Aggies’ first nine Big 12 games. Junior Natalie Villarreal reached first base in the top of third inning on an error at first base to bring up senior Rhi Kliesing who has carried much of the load in the Aggies’ offense since May’s injury. Kliesing singled up the middle to bring up May who socked a hit off the outfield wall scoring both runners and giving A&M the 2-0 lead. “I loved our kids’ approach at the plate,� said Head Coach Jo Evans. “All through the lineup their confi-
dence was there. We came here to play a game and win it. I loved how fired-up our kids were, how they carried momentum through. That delay could have made a difference in the game. Our kids could have come out flat and they could have come out pumped up. Instead we got our three outs and were good-to-go.� The game was delayed 30 minutes due to threatening weather and the possibility of lightning in the top of the fifth. As the storm passed, the Aggie bats did not. Senior Kelsey Spit-
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tler drove in freshman Amber Garza who had reached earlier in the inning to give the Aggies a 3-0 lead. The lead was all that starting pitcher, senior Mel Dumezich (20-7), would need as she threw a complete game shutout, striking out nine batters and allowing only three hits. Saturday’s loss was disappointing for the Aggies as they battled hard through an extremely close contest. The Aggies were outhit 7-1 in the game with their lone hit coming in the top of the third as Spittler singled
up the middle. The Aggies would have runners in scoring position as walks were issued by Oklahoma pitcher Keilani Ricketts but still the Aggies failed to score. With the game tied at 0-0 going into the bottom of the seventh inning, Oklahoma designated player Katie Norris hit the two run walk-off winner to earn a split of the series. “We got frustrated and took ourselves out of the game,� Evans said.
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FOR RENT $1200 Available now, short-term leases ok. 3&4 bedrooms. W/D, pets ok, near TAMU. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $1500/mo. 4bd/2.5ba Spanish style duplex w/garage + off street parking. Security system. All appliances including w/d. No pets. 979-297-3720 or 979-292-6168. $1500/mo. renovated, 4bd/2ba, 1mi. from campus. Available August 1st. Fridge/W/D 979-219-0445. $295 1-room in shared, furnished apartment. All bills paid. Short-term leases ok. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $300/mo. +1/2bills, on bus route. 2/2 condo at Fox-Run1bdrm available. Call 936-581-4504. $375 Available now and prelease. 1/1, 2/1. Free Wi-Fi, on Northgate, on shuttle. Short-term leases ok. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $495/mo. +1/4 utilities. River Oaks townhome. 2-Rooms available for female students. Furnished, gated, reserved parking, great location. 830-456-1661 or email a_mazur08@hotmail.com3 $900/mo. 3/2 Updated Duplex, pets-ok, Reduced Summer Rate, long term available. Carmen 713-703-1554. 1 bedroom apartment for rent at Presidio apartments. Close to campus, many amenities, low move in cost, potential to renew, $731/mo. 979-743-0182. 1bd/1ba Spacious floorplan w/cathedral ceilings. Brand new luxury apartment condos. Fullsize stainless steel appliances, balconies, W/D, designer ammenitites, granite/wood/tile, bus stop. Only 36units on Holleman at Wolf Pen. www.broadstoneranchatwolfpen.com 979-776-6079. 1bd/1ba Summer Sublease. Rent: $350/mo +water/electric. Furnished, W/D, cable/internet. No pets. Contact 713-824-7475. 2 BLOCKS from campus. 4bd/2ba house, hardwoods, 2 living rooms, W/D, fridge, lawn-care included, $1640/mo. 817-875-0570. 2,3,4 and 5/bdrm. CS duplexes. Very nice, garage on shuttle, tile, fireplace, w/d, fenced, lawn service, pets o.k. Available August. Details and photos available online. http://arduplexes.com info@arduplexes.com 979-255-0424, 979-255-1585. 2-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 979-219-3217.
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FOR RENT 2-story 3bd/1.5ba. 1mi. to campus. $800/mo. for two., $900/mo. for three. 979-777-2849. 2-story 4bd/2ba/2car garage. Big backyard. $1350/mo. 979-777-2849. 2bd/1ba duplex in Wellborn area. Best suited for individual or couple. Rural setting, pets ok. 979-690-6161. 2/2 Available Now! Remodeled, wood floors, tile entry, walk-in-closets, fenced yard, covered deck, close to campus, pets ok. 979-204-1950. 2/2 duplex, 1000sqft, W/D, tile and carpet, 2 miles from campus, $750/mo, 979-776-0221. 2/2 duplex, like new, high ceilings, huge closet, large front porch, tile floors, all appliances, many extras, $950/mo, preleasing for August 979-229-6326, see photos and info at www.texagrentals.com 2/2 Duplex. Very nice, close to campus. W/D & yard maintenance included. Off of 2818. $800/mo. -Available now! 979-324-5076. / andreab_26@yahoo.com 2/2 in fourplex,Available May, on shuttle route, W/D, water paid, $650. 979-324-5835. 2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq.ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. Bus route. $575/mo. +$300 deposit. 210-391-4106. 2bd/2ba 4-plex. Spacious floorplan, W/D connections, close to campus. $550/mo. www.aggielandleasing.com 979-776-6079. 2bd/2ba unique floorplans w/balcony views of Kyle Field. Brand new luxury apartment condos. Fullsize stainless steel appliances, W/D, designer ammenities granite/wood/tile, bus stop. Only 36units on Holleman at Wolf Pen. www.broadstoneranchatwolfpen.com 979-776-6079. 2br/2ba On Bus Route! Fenced yard, W/D, Lawn incl. $800 gwbcs.com 3 or 4/bdrm. house. Fenced yard w/spa. $1200/mo for three, $1500/mo for four. 979-777-2849. 3/2 duplex. 5-minutes from campus, fenced yard, bus route, fairly new. Call 214-505-6534, 469-233-4653. 3/2 Duplexes. Prelease May and August. Very nice. 5mins to campus. W/D. Lawn care, security system. $925-950/mo. 979-691-0304, 979-571-6020. 3/2 Houses, Townhouses &Apartments, 1250sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, walk-in pantry &closets, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing, excellent specials. 979-694-0320, office@luxormanagement.com 3/2. $1250/mo. Bus route and Sorority Row. Available immediately. W/D, refrigerator, lawn service. Call Kyle 979-777-5553.
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3/3 large living and dining, fire place, appliances included, large kitchen, plenty storage, fenced yard, lawn care, pest control included, available August $1050/mo, 979-218-0544. 3/3 newer duplex includes all appliances, tile floors, backyard, pets allowed. $1200/mo. Available August. Call Tia 979-739-1160. 3bd/2ba condo, on shuttle route, on resturant row, $1350/mo, 281-208-0669 3bd/2ba duplex. Available Summer. Close to campus. W/D. $900/mo. 832-265-2460, jennifer.treibs@gmail.com 3bd/3ba duplex, pet friendly, available July, 927 Crepe Myrtle, Dawn 936-499-7183, $1050/mo. 3bd/3ba duplexes. Great floorplans, fenced yards, W/D, tile floors, icemakers, alarm systems. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 3bd/3ba, gated luxury Waterwood Townhome. 1001 Krenek Tap Road. Granite counter-tops, spacious closets, reserved parking spots, W/D, bus route. Available June 1st. $1275/mo/ individual leases. Call 817-988-4530. 3x3 duplex @ 2306 Antelope available 8/1/11. $1,100/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 3x2 duplex @ 907 Camellia available 8/1/11. $950/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 3x3 duplex @ 1814 Woodsman. Spacious floorplan, W/D included, large fenced backyard, pets welcome, on shuttle route, call Brandon Meek 214-334-0032. 3x3 duplex @ 2306 Axis available 8/1/11. $1,200/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 4/2 House, August rental, Lincoln/Churchhill, $1300/mo. 281-467-1427. 4/2 w/garage. South of campus. W/D, lawn service, covered back porch. Pets ok. 1401 Langford. Available 08/13/11. $1700/mo. Call Kyle 979-777-5553. 4/2. By campus and Thomas Park. August move-in. $1600/mo. W/D, refrigerator, lawn service. 501 Gilchrist. Call Kyle 979-777-5553. 4/2/2 house Prelease for August. 1013 San Saba in C/S, great floor plan, bus route, tile & wood floors, ceiling fans, fenced yard, covered patio, pets OK. $1450/mo. 979-255-9432. 4/2/2 house; 3003 Durango, CS., no pets/smoking, near shuttle, Available 8/6/11, $1500/mo. 979-450-0053. 4/2/2 off Dominik. Large updated house, tile, carpet, with W/D, pets allowed. $1800/mo. Tia 979-739-1160. Available August. 4/2/2, 1508 Austin, available August, great floor plan, W/D, no pets, $1550/mo, 979-731-8257 www.BrazosValleyRentals.com
3/2/2 2700 Normand Circle College Station. $1225/month. 979-822-1616. 3/2/2 for lease. All appliances, W/D, alarm system, on bus route. Available June 1st. 1431 Magnolia Drive. $1200/mo. 214-914-4305. 3/2/2 large home. Near TAMU, available June1, central air/heat. 979-255-2423. 3/3 Duplexes BRAND NEW! Near TAMU, very spacious, appliances and lawn-care included, pets ok, pre-leasing available, $1200/mo. aggieacres.org 979-693-6699, or e-mail maryhill@theaggielandcompany.c om
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4/3 house in Dove Crossing, CS. Like new. Tile floor all except for bedrooms. W/D, appliances. Granite kitchen counter tops. Two car garage, fenced yard. $1570/mo. 979-574-0040 or jsun@cbunited.com 4/3, 3/3 &3/2 Houses, Townhouses, Duplexes &Fourplexes, 1250-1700sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing, excellent specials. 694-0320. office@luxormanagement.com 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 4bd/3.5ba house at Harvest Drive, available June, $1400/mo, Dawn 936-499-7183. 4bd/4ba Gateway Villas condo. Leasing now for August. W/D and all appliances provided. Will consider pets. Call Justin 469-273-0637 or land-lord 469-964-8103. 4bd/4ba house, 3526 Wild Plum, refrigerator, W/D, huge backyard! $1,650/mo. 361-290-0430. 4bdrm/2ba house, available 8/2, 2-car garage, hot-tub, $1600/mo. bike to campus, 979-229-7660. 4bdrm/3ba. home with w/d, on shuttle route. $1650/mo. Warren 979-574-1722. 4bdrm/3ba., with w/d, yardcare provided. $1500/mo. Warren 979-574-1722. Pre-leasing for August! 4bdrm/3bth house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards, refrigerator, icemaker, lawn-care. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com 4bed/4bath Waterwood Townhomes, 1001 Krenek Tap Road across from Central Park. Gated community, bus route, appliances, W/D included. Available Fall 2011. Contact 281-793-0102 or Jimbo77@AggieNetwork.com 5/3.5 House, Southside Historic. All Appliances. $1200/mo Summer special! Summer terms only. 817-773-7214. 5/3.5 House, Southside Historic, All Appliances, summer terms only. 817-773-7214. 5bd/2ba house, 1112 Berkeley, available August, two living, close to campus, new tile, W/D, no pets, $1795/mo, 979-731-8257, www.BrazosValleyRentals.com 704 Gilchrist. 4bd/3ba. Huge living/dining, looks over creek. All appliances, W/D, CA/CH. 2/1 upstairs w/outside entry. Master +main bath downstairs, +study, +bath off kitchen. No odgs. $1400/mo. Leave message 512-477-8925. Available August. AggieLandRentals.com For all your rental needs. Open 7 days/week. 979-776-8984.
C.S. 4bd/3ba/2 Car-garage. Updated, wood floors, fenced, pets ok, 2 masters! Lawn services included. $1650/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. C.S. 4bdrm Houses, updated, fenced pets, ok. Starting at $1295/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. C.S.-leasing for August. 3bd/2ba/2 car garage house. Updated, fenced, pets ok, on shuttle route. $1099/mo. 3401 Coastal C.S. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. C.S.-leasing for May or August! 4/2/2 Fenced, totally remodeled, granite, 1312 Timm, $1799/mo, W/D, biking distance to campus. AggieLandRentals.com, 979-776-8984. Close Health Science Center. 4/2 fenced, fireplace, w/d connections, 2622 westwood main. $1295/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Cute 2br/2ba houses built 2008. Under 3-minutes to campus. W/D, lawn incl. $1900. gwbcs.com Fraternity house for lease! Up to 8 bedrooms, 4 acres, close to campus, 6000sqft. Call 254-721-6179. Great Deal! 4bd/2ba. Close to campus. Wood floors, W/D conn., fridge, fans. December ended lease. Ready to move May 1st. Only $795/mo! 979-412-1212. fadi@kalcorp.com Great Leasing Specials! Call 979-693-1906. Free Cable and Internet. http://sites.google.com/site/aaarentalcs/ Duplex for rent, 2/1. No deposit. $625/mo. 979-450-0098. Immediate move in. No rent until June. Modern northgate efficiency. Walking distance to tamu. $550/mo. 832-347-3069. Individual Lease. Campus Village. $545/mo. Includes utilities. $1000 cash given if lease is taken! 713-392-1525. Large 4bdrm/2bth, 1302 Leacrest, CS, large backyard, $1500/mo. 822-1616. Like New Luxury Townhome. 4bd/4ba. $520/month. All Bills Paid. On Bus Route, Near Campus, Gated. Purchase $175,000 936-448-6323. Move in 6/1/11. 4bdrm/2 jack and jill bath. W/D, lawn maintenance, pest control. $1460/mo. 3530 Farah, C.S. Contact 940-300-6220. Myrtle Estate: A peaceful country setting perfect for special occasions! Ring Day, Graduation/Game weekends, and social events. Home sleeps 16 and has a large in-ground pool with patio. Photos and pricing can be found at www.bcseliterealty.com or call Dawn @ 979-324-4477 now taking reservations for 2011 football season!
FOR RENT Need female sublet for May-August 2011. 1bd/1ba. $409/mo. Contact Brianne 972-672-6752. New Condos! 4/4, W/D in unit, private bathrooms. Summer rent $240. From Fall-Spring, minimum 12mos. $325/mo and $295/mo. 979-574-0040, 281-639-8847. University Place at Southwest Parkway. New homes for rent! Close to campus! 4bd/4ba, 3bd/3ba. Call Today! 254-721-6179. Broker. New House For Rent. 4bd/3ba off Rock Prairie. Available June 1st. All bills paid. Semi-furnished. 2bdrms at $525/each (shared bathroom), 1bdrm at $550 (private bathroom), master bedroom at $575 (private bathroom). Call 361-463-6613. New/Newer 1/1, 1/1.5 lofts, 2/2, 3/3. Available May and August. www.jesinvestments.com Broker/owner. 979-777-5477. Newly remodeled 4/2 house. Walking distance to campus, tile & wood floors, great location, nice big deck & yard. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Northgate area, 3/2, 2/2 and new 2/2 available for summer and fall. W/D connections, walk to campus, big living rooms and bedrooms. Call 979-255-5648. Oak Creek Condos, high-speed internet and basic cable. 2bdrm/1.5ba. $515/mo. Water, sewer, trash paid. Fireplace, icemaker, pool, hot-tub. 979-822-1616. One bedroom for rent in 3bedroom house. M/F, 1mi to campus. On bus route. $400/mo., all bills paid. Hot tub and game room. (979)739-7717. Pre-leasing for August! 4bdrm/2bth houses. Great Location. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, w/d, fenced yards, refridgerator, icemaker,lawncare. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Prelease for May or August, 2/1 fourplex. W/D connections, water paid. 609 Turner. $465/m. 979-693-1448. Prelease for May or August. Large 2/2 with fenced yard, W/D connections, large closets, great location. University Oaks. $775/m. 979-693-1448. Prelease for May or August: 2/1 duplex, fenced back yard, w/d conn. 3 locations to choose from $600.00, 693-1448. C.S. 3/1.5/2carport, Updated, Fenced, biking distance to campus, on shuttle, pets ok. $750/mo AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Ridgewood Village efficiency with loft. Uniquely designed floor plan. No pets, $395/mo, $350 deposit. 1211-1213 Holik. 979-696-2998. Some short term leases available. $455/mo. Classifieds continued on page 7
BRYAN: 3/1.5 HOUSES OFF WOODVILLE, GREAT FLOOR PLANS, VAULTED CEILINGS, WALK-IN CLOSETS, ALL APPL, BIG BACK YARDS, PET FRIENDLY, W/D CONN! $795-$815/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
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COLLEGE STATION: 2/1 UP & DOWNSTAIRS 4-PLEXES, WALKING/ BIKING DISTANCE FROM TAMU, SPACIOUS UNITS, ALL APPL, CENTRAL A/H, W/D CONN! $475-$495/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN: UNIQUE 3/2 HOUSE IN BRYAN’S EASTSIDE HISTORICAL DISTRICT, CARPORT, WOOD FLOORS, GREAT FLOOR PLAN, PET FRIENDLY, W/D CONN, SPACIOUS ROOMS! 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN: 4/2 STUDIOS, ASF 1600, PET FRIENDLY, ALL APPL, F/P, BALCONY, SOME HAVE FENCED YARDS, 2 LIVING AREAS, QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD! $1150-$1200/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
COLLEGE STATION: GREAT 3/2 HOME, GARAGE, IDEAL LOCATION, HUGE BACK YARD, DECK, F/P, ASF 1425, CENTRAL A/H, W/D CONN, ALL APPL, LOTS OF STORAGE! 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
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COLLEGE STATION: MANY 3 & 4 BR HOMES TO CHOOSE FROM, SOME W/ GARAGE OR CARPORT, WOLF PEN AREA, NEAR TAMU SHUTTLE, PET FRIENDLY, W/D CONN, FENCED YARDS! $775-$1200/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
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August-4/2 with large fenced yard, W/D connections, 1217 North Ridgefield. $1400/mo. 979-693-1448. August-4/2/2 House with large fenced yard, W/D, large deck, updated kitchen. 1217 Berkeley. $1500/mo. 979-777-9933. Available now! 2bd/1.5ba on shuttle, updated 1100sq/ft, 402 Fall $650/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984.
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FOR SALE Double Wide Mobile Home. $35,000. 109 Ridge Loop. 3/2, Patio, Deck, Covered Porch, Large Fenced Yard. 979-412-4755. Selling black 2009 Ninja 250, $3400, call or email 432-559-0412 jlrogers5406@tamu.edu
HELP WANTED Assistant Construction Superintendent for National Homebuilder. organized, Self-motivated, goal and customer service oriented, bachelor degree preferred. Email Resume to cetoups@drhorton.com Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296. photoguy@io.com Blind student needs personal assistant for school work with computer access. 214-742-6708. Building Maintenance. Part-Time position with flexible schedule. Duties include painting, carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, general maintenance, including: 1.checking light fixtures 2.changing locks 3.inspecting for obvious problems and needed repairs. Respond to tenant request via online system. Some knowledge of HVAC maintenance. Basic computer knowledge. Construction science major preferred. Please submit resume to trockett@caldwellcos.com Carney’s Pub and Grill now hiring female bartenders. Apply in person after 3pm at 3410 South College Ave. Child Care- FT & PT shifts available. Some nights & Saturdays required. Apply in person at 3609 E. 29th St., Bryan. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. COACHES WANTED! We need enthusiastic, positive, motivational coaches for YOUTH VOLLEYBALL. Season begins 5/5/11! Call 764-6386 Full-time medical technician for growing allergy practice wanted. 4-year degree and 1-year commitment required. May graduates welcome! We are looking for an intelligent, positive, friendly person to join our team. We teach skills that are an asset for anyone interested in a career in healthcare and can help a candidate get into medical school. E-mail resume to docmgr@yahoo.com Full Year Ministries Internships: Youth and College. A&M UMC seeks individuals for the youth and college ministry intern positions. Candidates should have a desire to connect youth/college students with the heart of God. They should be administratively organized, creative, playful, and relational. They must have the ability to equip volunteers for meaningful ministry. An excellent candidate would also be considering vocational ministry. For more info about positions, please check out http://www.am-umc.org/college/announcements-events.html or http://www.am-umc.org/youth/announcements-youth.html Send resume, cover letter, and references to elleyfisk@am-umc.org
Hostesses, waitresses, bartenders needed, females 18-23 only, for high luxury bar, call 512-680-4617. Kolache Rolf’s now hiring PT/FT cashiers. Apply within 3525-F Longmire or 2307 S. Texas Ave. Great hours, fun atmosphere! Little Guys Movers now hiring FT/PT employees. Must be at least 21 w/valid D.L. Apply in person at 3209 Earl Rudder Freeway. MEMdata, a local medical equipment bidding company is seeking dependable and organized part-time employees to be part of a growing team! Must be able to work a minimum of 24hrs/wk, M-F 8-5. Good communication and negotiation skills required. Must be responsible, self-motivatated, and organized with the ability to multi-task. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with deadlines. Computer skills required, knowledge of MS Excel a plus! Hourly pay DOQ plus bonus. Email resumes to careers@memdata.com or fax to 979-695-1954. Office of chiropractic seeking sales professional, please apply at 3733 East 29th Street Bryan, TX. Part time maintenance needed for large student housing property. Hours will be P/T until mid May, then will be 40 hours a week during the Summer. No experience necessary, apply at 950 Colgate Drive & ask for Shelby.” Part-time leasing consultant. Must be customer service oriented, energetic, good organizational skills, and be able to work weekends. Apply in person at 502 Southwest Parkway. 979-693-1325. Part-time summer help, apply in person, Conlee-Garrett Moving and Storage, 600 South Bryan Ave, Bryan. Pool cleaner needed. M-W-F mornings. Must be reliable. Call 979-402-0878.
Wanted: Energetic people for Kids Klub After-School Program. Employment begins Fall Semester08/15/11. Applications accepted at 1812 Welsh, Mon.-Fri., 8-4pm. Kids Klub, 979-764-3831. www.cstx.gov/kidsklub
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STUDIES IN PROGRESS ATHLETES FOOT STUDY
Volunteers ages 12 and older are needed to participate in a 6 week clinical research study with an investigational topical medication for the treatment of athletes foot. Eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study Related Medication • Medical Examinations relating to the study • Compensation up to $160.00 for time and effort For more information please contact:
ACNE STUDY Volunteers ages 18-35 with moderate to servere facial acne are needed to participate in a month long research study with an investigational topical medication for the treatment of acne. All eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study Related Acne Assessments by a Dermatologist • Study Related Medication • Compensation up to $880 for time and effort For more information please contact:
ATOPIC DERMATITIS OR ECZEMA J&S Studies Inc. is conducting a research study for adults to test the effectiveness of an investigational medication for the mild to moderate eczema. Eligibility Includes: • Adults ages 18 to 15 • Currently have mild to moderate eczema/atopic dermatitis (red, dry, itchy, cracked skin) Study Involves: • Visits to our clinical facility over an approximate 6-week period • Usage of study medicatior Qualified participants will be compensated for their time and participation. Health insurance is not needed to participate. There is no cost to you. For more information please contact:
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ROOMMATES 1-2 roommates needed. 4bd/4ba at Waterwood on SW Parkway. W/D, private bath, on bus route. Short or long term leases available. $400/mo. includes utilities, cable/internet. Call 254-721-2716. 1brdm/1ba of quiet 3/3 Canyon Creek Circle townhome available immediately. Current residents are two male A&M juniors. $475 includes utilities, cable, wireless, W/D, reserved parking. 281-734-3728.
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Texas drought causes wildfires Christine Perrenot
The Battalion With the dry weather and high winds, Texas residents have reason to be cautious. The weather affects everything from agriculture to wildfires, and there is no change in sight. “The current weather conditions are due to the La Niña weather pattern,” said Travis Miller, professor, associate head and extension program leader for the Soil and Crop Sciences Department. Miller said there is a difference between weather and climate. “This time La Niña turned out really bad,” said John Nielsen-Gammon, professor of atmospheric sciences and climatologist. Miller said implications of the drought are occurring right now. Wheat crops were destroyed, many farmers are abandoning dryland crops, and fires burn in the grasslands of West Texas. It is too dry to plant cotton, and it is difficult for cattle to find food. “Farmers are liquidating herds and selling cattle,” Miller said. “Ranchers invest their career in developing a set of genetics right for their ranch and it is like parting with children when you have to sell them.” Miller said agricultural losses added up to more than $18 billion in Texas. “Soon it will start affecting water systems and the use of water in urban areas goes up when it is this dry,” Miller said. Miller said it is important to manage water
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ditional sexual education not to include increases to student fees. This bill is a direct attack on the GLBT [Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender] Resource Center, said Andrew Jancaric, a senior chemical engineering major. “As far as long-term effects, this bill will be an embarrassment to our University. It’s a blatant attack on the resources of the queer community at A&M,” Jancaric said. “The GLBT Resource Center is the number one resource for Aggies struggling with their sexual identity and orientation. It’s a crucial resource we need to protect.” The Princeton Review named Texas A&M University as the 17th least friendly campus to the gay and lesbian community. Jancaric also notes there was no prior notice of the introduction of such a bill to the GLBT Resource Center. “We were not aware of this bill until four hours before the senate meeting on Wednesday. There was no time on behalf of the resource center to prepare a
resources. Each entity has a plan for drought conditions. “The important thing for watering patterns is to water deeply, but not frequently,” Nielsen-Gammon said. Another concern for the state is the increased chance of wildfires and their rapid spread across agricultural and urban areas. “The forest service is very proactive on fires and they are very good at what they do,” Miller said. “They know where the risk of fire is based on weather climate, fuel, winds, etc.” When it comes to research on the drought conditions, climate and the weather, there are many resources available to Texas A&M students. “There is a prototype drought monitoring product available online that shows severity of drought in certain locations,” NielsenGammon said. Nielsen-Gammon said the prototype indicates the driest positions around the BryanCollege Station area. “We should all be concerned with climate change. While we cannot blame any specific incident on climate change, we should be reminded of its relentless, gradual march,” said Jerry North, professor of atmospheric sciences. North said people might be asked to ration water use for activities such as watering lawns. Everyone should be cautious of the possibility of wildfires. “We should all be aware of our natural resources from water to energy,” North said, “the world is tightening up on us.”
response. It’s clear the authors of this bill did not want the resource center to be aware of what was happening,” Jancaric said. This bill passed the student senate with a vote of 21 for and 21 against, with the speaker of the senate, Hilary Albrecht, breaking the tie and voting for the passage of this bill. Supporters of this bill said they are not discriminating against the gay and lesbian community, but rather advocating for equality in administering resources. “Possible benefits of a traditional values center include increasing awareness of the advantages a traditional family has on raising a child,” said student senator Tanner Wilson when debating for the passage of this bill. Advocates for this bill said they want to see a quality resource center that will support traditional couples and their everyday struggles and do not want to see their student fees go to the promotion of values they may not support. There is an online petition going around lobbying Governor Rick Perry, the Texas State Senate and House of Representatives as well as Student Body President, Jacob Robinson,
History ◗ In 1980, student members of Gay Student Services at Texas A&M asked for organizational privileges on campus. The request was denied, and when the students asked for official recognition, John Koldus, vice president of student services, rejected the application stating the organization’s aims were contradictory to the values of Texas A&M. The students filed suit against A&M, the Board of Regents and some administrators. The University filed a motion to dismiss, and it was granted by the District Court. On appeal from the students, the Court of Appeals vacated and remanded. SOURCE: Gay Student Services v. Texas A&M University, 612 F. 2d 160 (5th Cir. 1980). asking them not to decrease funding for GLBT centers for a “Traditional and Family Values” center. It has more than 800 signatures.
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