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Swine flu spreads across world, one step from pandemic H1N1 virus hits home in U.S., reported in 11 states Lauran Neergaard Associated Press WASHINGTON — The swine flu outbreak began hitting home across the U.S. Wednesday, spreading to 11 states and closing schools amid confirmation of the first U.S. death — a Mexican toddler who visited Texas with his family — and the confinement of dozens of Marines after one came down with the disease in California. Some 100 schools were closed, and more might need to be shut down temporarily, President Barack Obama said, declaring, “This obviously is a serious situation.” The total confirmed cases in the U.S. rose to nearly 100, with many more suspected. The Geneva-based World Health Organization sounded its own ominous alarm, raising

Countries takes drastic steps to contain the virus

its alert level to one notch below a full-fledged global pandemic. Said WHO Director General Margaret Chan: “It really is all of humanity that is under threat during a pandemic.” Dr. Richard Besser, acting chief of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in Atlanta there were confirmed cases in ten states, including 51 in New York, 16 in Texas and 14 in California. The CDC counted scattered cases in Kansas, Massachusetts , Michigan, Arizona, Indiana, Nevada and Ohio. State officials in Maine said laboratory tests had confirmed three cases in that state, not yet included in the CDC count. And the Pentagon said a Marine at the Twentynine Palms base in California had been See U.S. flu on page 2

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An Egyptian girl provides food for pigs Wednesday, at her family’s private farm, located in one large pig farming center north of Cairo, Egypt. Egypt began slaughtering the roughly 300,000 pigs in the country as a precaution against swine flu.

Associated Press From Egypt’s order that all 300,000 pigs in the country be slaughtered to travel bans and putting the kibosh on kissing, the world is taking drastic — and some say debatable — measures to combat swine flu. Egypt ordered the pig slaughter even though there hasn’t been a single case of swine flu there and no evidence that pigs have spread the disease. Britain, with only five cases, is trying to buy 32 million masks. And in the United States, President Barack Obama said more of the country’s 132,000 schools may have to be shuttered. At airports from Japan to South Korea to Greece and Turkey, thermal cameras were trained on airline passengers to see if any

“There is no association that we’ve found between pigs and the disease in humans.” — Dick Thompson, WHO spokesman

were feverish. And Lebanon discouraged traditional Arab peckon-the-cheek greetings, even though no one has come down with the virus there. All this and more, even though world health experts say many of these measures may not stop the disease from spreading. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert to the second-highest level, meaning See World flu on page 10

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fter 4,000 miles, 32 states and 63 days, sophomore marketing major Matt Proctor plans to emerge a changed person and see a changed America. This summer Proctor will participate in the cross-country bicycle trek Journey of Hope to raise awareness for people with disabilities on behalf of the nonprofit organization Push America. Proctor was motivated by the story of sophomore marketing major Betsy Helbing and has dedicated his journey to sharing her story. Helbing’s wheelchair disability does not stop her from living a life full of hope and compassion, he said, and he believes it’s his duty to carry that message to others. “She can’t use her legs so I’m going to dominate the hell out of mine,” Proctor said. Proctor met Helbing at the beginning of their freshman year — she was his roommate’s girlfriend. He said he knew that Helbing was someone special. “As soon as I met her I could tell she was a bubbly, ecstatic, love-to-be-alive, happy girl,” Proctor said. It was only two weeks into her first semester when Helbing’s life was rocked by tragedy. She fell three stories from a bridge and lost the use of both of her legs. Looking back, Proctor said he was amazed at the faith and grace Helbing radiated

throughout the ordeal. One and a half years later he said she continues to be the same joyful person she was before. “You would think something as traumatizing as that would take a permanent hold on you,” he said. Proctor and Helbing are both sophomore marketing majors and live in the same apartment complex. These areas of overlaps in their lives allow them to see each other on a regular basis.

“I’m looking forward to taking what Betsy has to the people that may be struggling more with what’s happening to them. It is all about acceptance, about making them feel loved.” — Matt Proctor, sophomore marketing major

Helbing has embraced life with a disability and said although it may look like her life has changed immensely this is not the case. “Everyone thinks my life is altered but I honestly feel the same,” Helbing said. “It’s not that hard because my friends help me out so much and I still do all the same things like working out time for school and hanging out with my friends.” The accident has given Helbing a renewed perspective and deeper insight that has enabled See Proctor on page 10

Veteran donates money for Walk Merideth Zdenek The Battalion Class of 1951 Vietnam veteran Don Hughes Sr. donated $4 million to the restoration of Military Walk. The plan was presented by President Elsa A. Murano to the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Jan. 22. “The idea of restoring Military Walk was initiated by [former A&M president Robert] Gates several years ago, and I promised him I would do all that I could to make this important project become a reality…I could not be more delighted by this outcome, and I can assure you that Dr. Gates is also very pleased,” Murano said. When first paved, Military Walk was used as the Corps’ pathway to Sbisa Dining Hall.

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After a plaque was designed for the walk, thousands of Aggies have walked by without realizing the significance of the tradition. “Well, I know it’s the path that the Corps marched down every day for chow back when Sbisa was the only dining hall….As far as the plate in the ground? Well I couldn’t tell you why you shouldn’t walk across it other than it’s most likely a memorial to former Aggies who died in the wars and it’s just a sign of respect to not walk directly over it or on it,” said Taylor Gillespie, a sophomore communications major from outfit P-2. Military Walk evolved from a dirt road in the early 1800s to See Military Walk on page 2

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Tree City USA Bryan, Texas earns the title of Tree City and moves toward digital documents and files By Megan Keyho| The Battalion This year, Bryan, Texas met all of the standards set by Tree City USA and for the 21st time was named a Tree City USA. The requirements necessary for a city to apply to become a Tree City are to have a tree department, tree care ordinance, community forestry program and an annual budget of at least $2 per capita and a citywide observance of Arbor Day. Sponsored by the Arbor Foundation in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, the Tree City USA program names thousands of cities every year that corresponds with their requirements. “This is a program we are very proud to be part of,” said Jordan Bryan Darrell Lovelette, Bryan’s diTHE BATTALION

rector of parks and recreation. “Over the course of that time we have been taking care of trees over the city properties, maintaining everything we have and making sure that when trees come down we are putting ones up in their place.” “This is something we have done for 21 years, it is important for us to preserve our trees,” said April Saginor, City of Bryan communications director. “It is something we aesthetically [want] as well, it looks good for the city and we want to encourage our residents to look good as well.” In addition to becoming a Tree City USA, Bryan is also taking its own initiatives to become more environmentally friendly. With its Web site, www.begreeninbyran.com, the city is encouraging residents to be environmentally friendly. Bryan has become the first city and first government agency to join The Green Grid Consortium, an organization See Tree City on page 7

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confirmed to be ill with swine flu and was isolated, along with his roommate. A Marine spokesman at the Pentagon, Maj. David Nevers, said the sick Marine was doing well and his condition continued to improve. Nevers said about 30 others who had been in contact with the sick Marine would be held apart for five days as well as to see if they show symptoms. In Mexico, where the flu is believed to have originated, officials said Wednesday that the disease was now suspected in 159 deaths, and nearly 2,500 illnesses. Despite calls from many U.S. lawmakers for tightening controls over the Mexico-US border, administration officials ruled out that option. “Closing our nation’s borders is not merited here,” said Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano at a midafternoon briefing, echoing comments she made earlier in the day while being pressed by senators at a hearing. She said closing borders or U.S. ports would have enormous adverse economic consequences and would have “no impact or very little” to help stop the spread of the virus. “This virus is already in the United States. Any containment theory ... is really moot at this time,” Napolitano said. In fact, customs agents have delayed 49 people at the border because of flulike symptoms and 41 have been cleared so far. Test results on the other eight were not complete. Obama offered “my thoughts and prayers” to the family of a nearly two-year-old Mexican boy who died in Houston, the first confirmed U.S. fatality among more than five dozen infections. Health officials in Texas said the child had traveled with his family from Mexico to Brownsville on April 4 and had been sick for five days before being hospitalized there. He then was brought to Houston where he died Monday night.

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Sophomore electrical engineering major Collin Brewer performs Wednesday afternoon outside Rudder Plaza. He was helping KANM student radio raise money through a “busking” marathon.

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a more narrow, paved walkway in the early 1900s to the present series of sidewalks laid in the 1970s. Hughes said he wishes that the tradition was bigger with the Corps and hopes that the money will be used to renew the look of the walkway and build the tradition back up to how it used to be viewed: as the backbone of the school. “I think it kind of brings back part of the old campus; gives you a view from Ags of the traditional Corps…it reinstates the spirit of the school,” he said. Murano said that once completed, Military

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thebattalion 4.30.2009 page3 Awards The Distinguished Judges Award went to “Academusical the Musical” by Michael Ruiz. Runner-up was a tie between “6 Murders” by David Lackey and “Lost Heroes: Rod Belding” by Matt and Scott Hamilton.

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SWAMP Alumni Award went to “6 Murders” by David Lackey and the runnerup was “The Intervention” by Irene Georghiades and Michael Wolf, a high school entry.

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The Audience Choice Award was “Romeo & Juliet” by Alleigh Schulz. The runner-up award went to “Lost Heroes: Rod Belding” by Matt and Scott Hamilton.

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Showtime Megan Clark Special to The Battalion This is SWAMPfest’s third year and, as the adage says, third time’s the charm. Nearly 300 people attended the Aggie Screen Writing Acting and Movie Production (SWAMP) Club fundraiser SWAMPfest Friday and Saturday. SWAMPfest is a film festival that features a selection of short films written, filmed, produced and edited by students. “A lot more preparation went into this year’s SWAMPfest so that the audience wouldn’t feel weighed down. We added the breaks for that reason,” said Alleigh Schulz, a senior agricultural journalism major and the vice president of SWAMP. SWAMP has been preparing since January and featured three high school entries and one from Save the Empire, p a

local film group. This was a year of firsts for SWAMPfest. This was the first year judges rated and critiqued the films. The judges were former students and co-founders of SWAMP. “I thought everyone was so helpful since this was my first film,” said Asiya Bhura, a freshman English major, about the filmmaking process. “I was really ecstatic about the results since I wasn’t able to be at the final edit for my film. But I hope to get more involved with the other areas of filming.” One of the longer films featured at SWAMPfest was “Academusical the Musical.” The musical features Milton, an English major who must make an A on his math final to pass, despite the fact that his teacher loves to fail his students. He looks for help from the smartest girl in class, Taylor, whom he also falls g , theyy defeat their professor for. Together,

Student film production skills showcased at SWAMPfest

and both score A’s on the final exam. The true wonder of this film is that Michael Ruiz and Greg Melendez wrote, composed, recorded, filmed and edited the musical within the calendar school year. “Academusical” also won the Distinguished Panel Award. One of the shorter films, “Bad Timing” by sophomore telecommunication media studies major Keller Davis, was featured on Shortfilmtexas.com. It also won first place in the film/video category in the Memorial Student Center Complex’s Visual Art Committee’s Artfest 2009. Aggie SWAMP was founded in 2000. The organization’s purpose is to help students who are interested in the filmmaking process. SWAMPfest’s goal is to raise funds for film equipment and technology for editing. Tickets were $3 and concessions like popcorn and cookies were sold. “Trying

to get the food together was interesting,” said Britni Burns, a sophomore biomedical science major. “The cookies were difficult because they wouldn’t hold their shapes so they all ended up being stars.” Equipment and technology are provided for instruction. New members are welcome. During the fall, there is the New Member Film School, a workshop in screenwriting and cinematography. In the spring, InSWAMPnia is a contest that requires students to make, edit and produce a film in 24 hours. “I joined at the beginning of my college career, and it has really grown in both membership and in the quality of the films that are being produced,” Davis said. “I want to try to get more recognition for SWAMP. Hopefully, we can encourage our members to submit more films to the bigger festivals and film commissions.”

Jim Gaffigan’s newest release maintains trademark style

ew comi comics have truly mastered one of comedy’ comedy’s most powerful tools: the ability to ma make fun of oneself. Self-deprecating ccomedy is a delicate art that, if taken too far, can bbe one of the least enjoyable. howev has mastered this fragile Jim Gaffigan, however, method of inducing chuckles. Gaffigan has been acting in films and television shhow o s since 1999, w shows with a minor role in “Three Kings.” King Ki n s.” Since then, he has made several appearance an ces in major motio ances motion pictures like, “13 Going on 30,” and, “Super Tro 30,” Troopers,” though none feature him him iinn a starring role. G Gaffigan has also been featured th sitcom “My Boys onn the Boys,” in addition to other television appearances. What he is known for, however, is his unique brand of stand-up co comedy. Gaffigan became widely kn known with the release of “Beyond the Pale” in 2006. Unkn Unknown at the time of its release, the album was the sixth from Gaffigan. “Beyond the Pale” also marked Gaffigan’s first Comedy Central Sp Special. Anyone familiar with Gaffigan’s man mantra remembers this particular release as having an expanded version of his inf infamous “Hot Pocket” routine. T The routine featured jokes and one one-liners about mundane things surr surrounding food and American eati eating habits. With “Beyond the Pale Pale,” Gaffigan proved he can mak make a joke out of anything, no mat matter how unexciting. G Gaffigan’s signature motif is a col collection of high-pitched asides in inserted into his mantra at key m moments from a hypothetical aaudience member. By giving voice to this audience member’s thoughts, Gaffigan is able to criticize himself and get “two-for-one” laughs. Gaf-

figan is notoriFans of the ous for being comedian unafraid to poke fun at his pale will be pleased and somewhat unwholesome with ‘King appearance. Baby.’ “King Baby,” released on CD and DVD Ben Johnson March 31, marks Gaffigan’s second major DVD release. His Comedy Central Special with the same title aired March 29. Featuring some classic Jim Gaffigan motifs, the pale-faced comic jumps off into his routine the exact same way he began “Beyond the Pale.” As the crowd cheers, Gaffigan imitates their adulations and immediately opens with a series of his signature asides, poking fun at his appearance and making reference to his previous material. From there, Gaffigan takes a big risk and explores subjects he touched on in “Beyond the Pale.” His diatribe essentially rehashes all of his previous material regarding food and American laziness, while adding only a handful of completely new sections. Surprisingly, Gaffigan finds new and hysterical one-liners to be mined from subjects he has already harvested. Gaffigan’s obsession with bacon makes for some of his best material to date, as does his lampooning of camping and Waffle Houses. His devices have not changed at all; his high-pitched voices and subtle expressions are as present as ever before. After all, what makes his comedy so enjoyable is his static personality. If he were to suddenly alter his style dramatically, he would lose what makes him so funny in the first place. “King Baby” essentially picks up right where “Beyond the Pale” left off. But if you found yourself wanting more Gaffigan after that album, “King Baby” is exactly what you have been waiting for. Ben Johnson is a junior communication major.

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The Battalion The No. 17 Texas A&M baseball team is not looking past unranked Dallas Baptist for its three-game series that starts today at Olsen Field. The Aggies are taking a break from Big 12 play to take on the Patriots, a team A&M has played in each of Head Coach Rob Childress’ three seasons. “We are going to have our hands full all weekend,” Childress said. “It is a conference series, that is what we told our team.” The Aggies are in position to host a regional tournament at Olsen Field for the third consecutive season and winning nonconference games is key to getting the bid. DBU, an independent school, is fighting for an at-large bid to the tournament. Winning the series against A&M would give the Patriots an argument once the postseason arrives. “Understand they are fighting for an opportunity to get an at-large bid up there in the independent and they can swing the bat and score runs with anybody,” Childress said. “They are hitting .350 as a team and they have a difference maker on the mound on Thursday night in Victor Black.” DBU gave the Aggies trouble in previous game. The Patriots took a game in 2007 and split a two-game series in 2006. A sweep of the Patriots would improve the Aggies’ No. 18 nationally ranked Ratings Percentage Index. DBU is ranked No. 51 natoinally in RPI. Despite a short week of rest and two key Big 12 series on the schedule, the Aggies will keep their normal pitching rotation for the series against the Patriots.

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UIL suspends competitions as swine flu activity increases Jim Vertuno Associated Press AUSTIN — Texas officials are postponing all public high school athletic competition until May 11 because of the swine flu outbreak. The move suspends the baseball and softball seasons and eliminates the regional track championships which were to start Friday, said University Interscholastic League Executive Director Charles Breithaupt. He said UIL officials acted on the recommendation of Dr. David Lakey, Commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services. With 16 confirmed cases of swine flue in Texas, Gov. Rick Perry announced a disaster declaration Wednesday for the entire state. The declaration will allow officials to begin emergency protective measures and seek reimbursement from the federal government. “The health and safety of our student activity participants is of the utmost importance,” Breithaupt said. “Taking every possible precaution to prevent the further spreading of this disease is an important contribution to the welfare of our great state, and altering the schedule of our events is a way to keep our participants safe.” The public schools state golf and tennis championships are scheduled to begin May 11. The state track meet, one of the largest high school track and field competitions in the country, has been extended from its normal two days to three and is scheduled for May 14-16. Breithaupt said the top four athletes in each region, based on the district championships,

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not to play because of health concerns. The TAPPS track meet is scheduled for May 8-9 at Baylor University. “The welfare of students is best determined by parents and individual member schools. No sanction or penalty will be imposed by TAPPS should a school choose to not participate in the TAPPS playoffs in response to health concerns,” TAPPS said. Another group of 18 private schools in Texas and Oklahoma, the Southwest Preparatory Conference, canceled all events for Thursday and Friday. The group’s directors planned to meet Thursday to decide further action.

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Softball team starts 4-game road stretch The Texas A&M softball team will play at Kansas today to start a stretch of four road games to ﬁnish the regular season. The Aggies are making up a two-game series that was postponed because of snow on March 28. A&M is in sixth place in the Big 12 with a 6-8 conference record.

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Golf team takes 3rd at Big 12 tourney Michael Sullivan

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Texas A&M seniors Chris Dykes (left) and Justin Oliver (right) are the third and fourth leg of the 4x100 and 4x200-meter relay teams.

Dykes, Oliver anchor A&M men’s relay teams Patrick Hayslip The Battalion Seniors Justin Oliver and Chris Dykes have had different roads to success, but when arriving at Texas A&M, their paths crossed thanks to Head Coach Pat Henry. After winning two national championships at Louisiana State, Henry joined A&M in 2004. Henry recruited his foundation in Oliver and Dykes. “Both of these guys are very talented and have come a long way from the time they were freshman,” Henry said. “These were the first guys we recruited here.” Oliver and Dykes run on the 4x100 and 4x200meter relays. Dykes runs the third leg of the race and Oliver runs the fourth. Because they hand the baton off to each other, it takes chemistry to succeed. “The good thing about me and Chris being three and four is that we have been together for four years,” Oliver said. “We know what to expect from each other and we know each other’s faults and what each other’s strong points are.” Oliver and Dykes have been running relays together their entire collegiate career and they recognize the need for a trusting relationship. “I have to be able to trust him, to know what he’s going to do and he has to be able to trust me

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because I am handing off to him,” Dykes said. Oliver has been running track for 10 seasons but did not start that way. “I started out playing football first,” Oliver said. “I was going to run but I played basketball as well so those two sports ran further than expected so I had to miss track that year. So then the next year I said I was going to run to see how I did, and I did well so I just kept doing it.” Dykes said he has run track since 10th grade and football helped the transition. Track coaches saw Dykes running the 40-yard dash and asked him to try for the track team. When deciding who to run for, both Dykes and Oliver said the coaches were one of the main reasons for coming to A&M. “In high school my top choices were Tennessee and LSU,” Oliver said. “When I got a phone call from A&M and I realized who the coaches were here, it’s like I’m kind of getting the best of both worlds. I’m getting all that stuff from LSU and all that stuff from Tennessee coming together.” Oliver was ranked No. 2 in the country his senior year and had several schools to choose from. Dykes was mostly recruited by Big 12 schools. “[Assistant Coach Vince] Anderson called me one night and asked me if I was interested in coming

here on a visit,” Dykes said. “And once I heard who the coaches were I was ready to sign then.” Oliver and Dykes spend much of their time together as a part of the men’s sprint group and have developed a strong friendship. “Our whole sprint group is pretty close because we are always sitting together all the time and cracking jokes and everything so we are all pretty comfortable and close with each other,” Dykes said. “We can depend on each other. If I get in trouble I can call Gerald Phiri and Oliver late at night and tell them that my car broke down, they will come. We have that kind of friendship.” The pair is on the eve of graduating and plan on running professionally. Oliver, an environmental studies major, said he is hoping to go to graduate school but will pursue track if it’s his calling. His dream is to represent the U.S. on the national track team at the Olympics. Dykes, an agricultural development major, said graduate school is a possibility and might be another way to continue running. Whether or not Oliver and Dykes will cross paths in their professional careers is still in question, but their four years here at A&M have done much for the program and they still have races to run wearing the same uniform.

The Battalion The No. 12 Texas A&M men’s golf team finished in third place at the Big 12 Championship Wednesday in Hutchinson, Kan. For the second consecutive tournament, the Aggies watched Oklahoma State raise the trophy. Cowboys freshman Morgan Hoffman was one of two players in the field to score under par. Senior Bronson Burgoon led A&M at twoover par, finishing in fourth place. Burgoon fell off at the end of his final round, recording a double boBurgoon gey on the 17th hole to finish the round at even par. “We came here to win and that didn’t happen so we are disappointed in the results,” A&M Coach J.T. Higgins said. “I’m very proud of how hard we played today. It was disappointing not to finish stronger because we played better than the final score shows.” Junior Andrea Pavan finished the tournament in eighth place with a 12-over par score. Pavan started slow with an eight-over par first round, but recovered in the final three, hitting fourover par. Senior Matt Van Zandt, sophomore John Hurley and freshman Geoff Shaw completed the Aggies’ scoring with a 16-over par, 19-over par and 27-over par tournament respectively.

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2/1 w/study House, spacious rooms, storage/garage, fenced yard. www.twincityproperties.com 979-775-2291. 2/1.5 and 2/1 Duplexes, W/D conn, some have fireplace, fenced yard w/lawn care provided. www.twincityproperties.com 979-775-2291. 2/1.5 House in Wolf Pen Area, close to TAMU shuttle, wood flooring, W/D conn, carport, fenced w/lawn care provided. www.twincityproperties.com 979-775-2291. 2/2 1200sq.ft. Fox Run Condo. $1300/month close to campus, on shuttle route, large bedrooms, walk-in closets, patio, security gate, community pool, W/D included. Luther Street West. 972-742-8106. 2/2 duplex. W/D, on bus route, large fenced yard. 308 Brentwood. $700/mo. 979-690-0384. 2/2 fourplex upstairs. Available August. Spacious. Tiled entry, water included, deck, W/D connection. Pets, close to campus. 979-204-1950. 2/2 fourplex. Available August. Tiled living, kitchen. Water included. Fenced yard. Covered deck. Pets. W/D connection. Close to campus. 979-204-1950. 2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq.ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. Bus route. $550/mo. +$250 deposit. 210-391-4106. 3- 4 bedrooms, newer homes, close to campus. Homes limited. Call J.C. 254-721-6179. Realtor.

3/3 Duplex for lease CS. For August, internet ready, all appliances including W/D, microwave. Graham Road. No pets. $1,000/mo. 979-778-6076. 3/3 Duplex for rent on Paloma Ridge, W/D, lawncare provided, ceiling fans, close to campus, tile floor, backyard.12 month lease $1000/mo. Pets allowed, 713-594-3787. 3/3 Duplex Oldenburg, CS. Available now or pre-lease for August. W/D. Internet &lawn care provided. Pets allowed. $1000/mo. 979-220-2129. 3b/1.5b, carport, on shuttle, pets ok, fenced, $750/month. aggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. 4 Rent. Close to campus. Everyone gets their own bathroom. $325/mo. Includes DSL/phone, W/D. 281-844-2090, Mike.

CS 4bd/3ba house w/study. 1401 Lawyer $1650/mo. Close to campus. 979-219-6108. Duplex near campus. 2bed/2bath. W/D. No backyard. 307 Spruce. $750/month. Call 254-760-8242. Early Bird Special- sign a prelease in April for August move in and get special of $1050. Luxurious Country Living just minutes from A&M. 3/2.5 duplexes. Full size W/D in unit. Fenced backyards. Pets welcome! 979-485-0300. topdogmanager@hotmail.com or topdogmanagement.info Efficiency for sublease. Available 5/12-7/31. $469/mo. 830-279-5196. Fraternity Row 3bd/2.5ba, 3 parking spaces, on shuttle route, W/D and all appliances. $1200/month. 254-760-6934 Freshly repainted 3bdrm house, large living room w/ garage, fenced backyard, $750/mo, $500 deposit, 979-774-9181 Furnished house. $450/room +1/3utilities or whole house unfurnished $1500/mo. 407-721-3300 or 214-707-8429. Grad or Vet Student Houses, Hardwood floors, yards. $600-$800/month +bills. Call 979-696-1444, visit www.stalworthonline.com

3/1 House in Wolf Pen Area, close to TAMU shuttle, W/D conn, GARAGE, fenced w/lawn care. www.twincityproperties.com 979-775-2291. 3/1.5 House, vaulted ceiling, W/D conn, huge fenced yards, most have privacy yards, www.twincityproperties.com 979-775-2291. 3/2 Condo Fraternity Row. W/D. Fenced patio. All bills paid. On bus route. $1500/mo., w/one-year lease. 361-319-3448.

4/2 House available August, HUGE 4th room can be game room, fireplace w/flagstone hearth, huge fenced yard w/lawn care. www.twincityproperties.com 979-775-2291. 4/2 House in Wolf Pen Area, close to TAMU shuttle, W/D conn, fenced w/lawn care. www.twincityproperties.com 979-775-2291. 4/2 house, available August ‘09. Backyard is Golf Course. Great neighborhood $1600/mo. +utilities. Call 979-966-3913.

3/2 duplex at 1425 Western Oaks. Close to west campus. W/D. Yard care. Spacious. Available June. Jennifer 713-854-2211. jennifer.treibs@gmail.com 3/2 duplex close to campus. Recently remodeled. W/D in unit. 832-527-9533 or dmthames@gmail.com

4/2 Studio, neat floor plan, 2 living areas, 2 refrigerators, fireplace, some have fenced yard w/lawn care. www.twincityproperties.com 979-775-2291. 4/2/2. Very desirable house in popular student area. $1450/month. Call Mrs. Ward for details. 979-774-1270.

3/2 duplex. 5-minutes from campus, fenced yard, bus route, fairly new. Call 214-505-6534, 469-233-4653.

4/3, 3/3 &3/2 Townhouses, Duplexes &Fourplexes, 1250-1700sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, extra storage, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing for 2009, excellent specials. 694-0320, office@luxormanagement.com 4bdrm/2.5bth Spanish style duplex w/garage +off street parking. Security system, all appliances including W/D, $1450/mo. Available in August. 979-297-3720 or 979-292-6168. 4bdrm/2bth house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com

Need summer sublease at The Trails, $350 all inclusive, W/D, 956-648-4061

For rent August 15th, 6 or 7 bedrooms, 3.5 bath. 3,750 sqft. Very desirable large brick mansion with columns, behind Hilton. Pre-lease now, one of a kind property. Call 979-777-3371.

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3/2 House available. Next to shuttle bus stop; W/D; big fenced backyard. $1100/month. Females only. Call 214-549-3739. 3/2 House, all appliances, fenced yard, garage, close to Blinn & A&M, yard maintenance, available Aug. Call 979-204-2644 or email echrentalinfo@gmail.com 3/2 Near campus. W/D included. Available in August. Call 979-224-1434. Callaway Villas. Need to sublease. Fall-2009. 4/2.5, W/D. $615/mo. 936-348-1561.

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Great 4bed/2bath house in popular area- 400 Pronghorn Loop. Comes w/ W/D, Ref, Ethernet in each room, large fenced bkyrd, pets OK w/ deposit, 2-car garage. Available in July or August. Call Joey at 979-218-4091. Great duplex. 3bdrm/2ba, off Graham. Appliances plus W/D, lawn care provided. Pets ok. $950/mo. 910 Crepe Myrtle. 979-575-7891. House Rent Free. Farm chores, horse care. Wellborn area. 979-690-6951. http://sites.google.com/site/aaarentalcs/ Duplex for rent, 2/1. No deposit. Ready to move. Large 1/br apartment in beautiful, safe, private environment. Includes satellite t.v., internet and W/D. $500/mo. 979-272-1952.

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Pre-leasing for May& August. 3/2 duplexes, Treehouse Trails, Cypress, Pecan Ridge. www.c4properties.net Cathy, 979-268-1074. PRICE TO RENT. 3/2 duplex. Large fenced yard, pets ok. 713-542-3049 Quiet country setting 1.5 miles from A&M. Nice 3/2 double-wide. Fireplace, deck, stalls available. $950/mo. 979-846-5950. Reduced! $475/mo. $50 student discount included. 2bdrm/1ba, W/D, all appliances included, near shuttle, new carpet! Small pets ok. Brian, 832-723-6473 or 979-268-3200. Rent Specials! 1br/ba & 2br/1ba. OAC. www.bryan-cs-apartments.com 979-703-7051 Ridgewood Village efficiency with loft. Uniquely designed floor plan. No pets. $385/mo., $250 deposit. 979-696-2998, 1211 -1213 Holik. Ridgewood Village, large very quiet tree-shaded 1bdrm/1bth studio, no pets, $435/mo., $250 deposit, 1201-1209 Holik. 979-696-2998. 4/4 University Place condo, W/D, private bath, pool, volleyball court, on shuttle. Prelease for summer or fall. $300/mo, Call 979-690-8213 or 979-422-9849. Sublease June 1- July 31. Anteolope Lane next to dog-park. 3bed/3bath $1000/mo. Call 512-740-7091. Summer sublease available. 1-month free. Call 361-790-3477 for details. Summer sublease June-July. 1-room in 4/2 house. Off of Graham Rd. Call 214-232-2165. Summer sublease, Sundance Apartments, Harvey Rd. $324/mo, plus 1/4 electricity. 512-753-5545. Super 3/2 duplexes for May. All appliances and lawn care. $900-$975. 979-324-5835.

FOR SALE 2bdrm/2ba Fox Run. Very $122,000. 254-717-2141. House Saturday April 3pm-6pm and Sunday April 12pm-3pm.

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HELP WANTED A Research Assistant position is available in the Texas A&M Health Science Center in College Station. The position is in the are of molecular biology/pathogenesis within a dynamic, collaborative team environment. The applicant must have a B.S. in the biological sciences or related field. Laboratory experience preferred. Please refer to NOV#2009150 @ http://jobs.tamhsc.edu for more information about this position. Book buyers needed. Run your own business providing service to students around campus. Buy books at times and locations away from bookstores. Candidates need to have an outgoing personality, attention to detail, dependable transportation around town, and a flexible schedule. Temporary work period during finals. Must have a clear criminal history. Contact Paul Patti at 979-268-6002 or at ppatti@nebook.com to set up an interview. Briarcrest Country Club is now hiring the following positions: life guards, swim instructors, and summer counselors. Apply in person at 1929 Country Club Drive, e-mail: mgreen@briarcrestcc.org Fax: 979-776-5072.

AGS! Looking for summer work? Earn $9000.00 this summer, build your resume, great experience, call Taylor, 214-707-9145. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SOFTBALL? Registration for C.S. softball leagues are forming now5/8/09, so get your coed, women’s or men’s team together. Individuals also welcome. Call 764-3486. Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296, photoguy@io.com Childcare workers needed. Full or part-time. Days, evenings, or weekends. Apply in person, Aggieland Learning Center, 206-Southwest Parkway East. 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 May 11, 2009! Call 764-6386. Full & Part-Time Summer Advertising Sales. Seeking reliable, hard-working, enthusiastic students to sell advertising. Must be self-motivated, able to work without supervision. Sales Experience not necessary. Will Train. Automobile necessary. Internships may be Available! Texas A&M University Campus Telephone Directory. Email resume to: GVPubs@aol.com Call 1-800-288-3044. Full or part time warehouse help needed. Flexible hours. Business hours are M-F 7:30-5. Apply at Valley Supply 3320 S. College Ave. Bryan, TX 77801. 979-779-7042. Help Wanted: Lead Leasing Assistant. Create graphics, do marketing, close deals, reap rewards! Meet goals= great income+ bonuses. Put that big brain to work, come grow with the best team in town. Call 979-268-9000, apply in person, Tradition front desk, 301 Church Ave, CS. Hiring lifeguards and managers in Houston for the summer! Call today to apply 800-210-0049 or apply on-line at www.poolguardians.com Household cleaning, ironing, organizing help needed. Min 6-8 hr/week $10/hr. Year-round commitment necessary, Fax info. to 979-690-8075. Jimmy John’s now hiring managers, marketing, promotions, sandwich makers, and delivery drivers. Apply in person at 2002 Texas Ave. South. 979-693-6400. Opening a second location in July ‘09. Leasing Manager. Create graphics, do marketing, close deals, reap rewards! Meet goals= great income+ bonuses. Put that big brain to work, come grow with the best team in town. Call 979-268-9000, apply in person, Tradition front desk, 301 Church Ave, CS. Lenny’s Sub Shop Now hiring for F/T and P/T positions w/flexible schedules. Apply in person @3700 South Texas Ave. Suite 550, Bryan. 595-1100. SUMMER WORK! $14 BASE/APT. Flexible schedule, start now or after finals, customer sales/service, no experience necessary, all majors welcome. All ages 17+, conditions apply. Call 979-691-4600. workforstudents.com Classifieds continued on page 7

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Leasing Manager. Create graphics, do marketing, close deals, reap rewards! Meet goals= great income+ bonuses. Put that big brain to work, come grow with the best team in town. Call 979-268-9000, apply in person, Tradition front desk, 301 Church Ave, CS. Lenny’s Sub Shop Now hiring for F/T and P/T positions w/flexible schedules. Apply in person @3700 South Texas Ave. Suite 550, Bryan. 595-1100.

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Adopt Pets: Dogs, Cats, Puppies, Kittens, Many purebreds. Brazos Animal Shelter, 979-775-5755, www.brazosanimalshelter.org

REAL ESTATE For Sale, new 3 and 4 bedroom homes. Close to campus. Call J.C. 254-721-6179. Realtor. Fox Run, 2/2. Gated community, great amenities, must see! $122K. 936-291-7552. Online at texasrealestatecompany.com

Medical technician: Full time medication technician needed for growing allergy practice. 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 health care and can help a candidate get into medical school. We offer a pleasant office environment, competitive salary, health insurance, and other benefits. Please fax resume to 979-776-5624.

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2-F Roommates needed. Available beginning August ‘09. Nice 4bdrm/2ba house. $400/mo. +1/4 bills. Close to bus route. Contact Lauren, 512-636-7754.

STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In College Station. 100% Free To Join. Click On Surveys. SUMMER WORK! $14 BASE/APT. Flexible schedule, start now or after finals, customer sales/service, no experience necessary, all majors welcome. All ages conditions apply. Call 17+, 979-691-4600. workforstudents.com SUMMER WORK! Paid college credit! Earn $4000/mo. Call Elevate sales manager @ 281-467-9578.

ROOMMATES 1-Female roommate needed. 3bd/2ba for $250/mo. 903-399-2856. 1-M roommate needed. Available June 2009. 2bd/2ba apartment. $275/mo per person +1/2 bills. Close to bus route. Contact Chris, 214-543-3662.

2-female roommates needed for 2009-2010 school year. 3bd/2ba townhouse. $425/mo. +utilities. 979-574-4582. 2-female roommates wanted! 4b/4b condo. Pool side view, fully furnished, $400/month plus 1/4-utilities, on bus route. Available summer ‘09-’10. 832-788-7967. 2-rooms available. $400/room on Langford Street. Wireless internet. Call 936-662-7604.

Tax/Staff Accountant for local CPA firm. This is a full-time position w/benefits. Fax resume to 979-779-8422. Durst, Milberger, Nesbitt & Ask, LLP.

$315/mo. 1 room available, large 3,200 sq.ft. house, 1-mi./campus. New carpet, tile, wood floors; pool table; shady, fenced backyard, off street parking; dogs okay. Available August 1st. 281-435-3431.

Teacher needed P/T for upper level math. Physics or chemistry a plus. Monday -Thursday 3:30-7:30. Call Sylvan Learning Center, 979-846-4988.

Available now. Sublease 1-room in 4b/2b, on bus route, furnished, W/D, cable/Internet included. $395/month plus 1/4-utilites. Female. 713-447-7669.

The Corner Bar &Grill now hiring. All positions available. Apply in person.

Female roomate for 3/3, w/d, close to campus, $425/month, +1/3bills. 361-437-9431.

The Kids Klub afterschool program is seeking P/T employees for the Fall 2009 semester. People are needed M-F, 2:45pm-6:15pm. ROP: $8.00-$8.75/hr. Please call 979-764-3831 or www.cstx.gov/kidsklub Tutors wanted for all subjects currently taught at TAMU/ Blinn and Sam Houston State starting at $7/hour. Apply on-line @ www.99Tutors.com, 979-255-3655.

MUSIC Party Block Mobile DJ- Peter Block, professional 22yrs experience. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 693-6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com

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Pocket Puppies: Maltese, Shorkies, Maltipoos, Yorkies. $500 &up 979-324-2866, linda_d_54@yahoo.com

Female roommates needed. Gateway Villas. Fully furnished. 281-960-4278. Summer sublease. 2/2 Briarwood apartments. $400/mo. Bills paid. Furnished. One roommate. 636-219-2443. philnegron@gmail.com

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that develops standards to measure data efficiency to be more environmentally friendly. The Consortium had been made up of primarily large corporations like IBM, Microsoft and Dell. Gus Roman, information technology director of Bryan, heard about The Consortium in January at a conference in Austin. One of the speakers said they would love to have government participation to see what the cities are doing in areas such as green computing, Roman said. “Instead of being on the sidelines, we are getting involved now,” he said. “We looked into how to become a member and we got a notice a couple weeks ago that we were accepted.” Roman said right now they are going digital with all their files. Instead of having boxes of paper files, they will be stored on a digital machine, which Roman compares to the iPod. The new digital system allows them to look up files, e-mails or other documents with the click of a button, instead of having to search through boxes. “Now it is going to be digital. We can pull up that document immediately,” Roman said. They are also converting their 8 mm back-up tapes to what Roman calls “the equivalent of a Tivo.” The tapes go bad after a certain amount of time, so this allows them to conserve resources while also being more convenient. “We just really hope that people in the city of Bryan will visit www.begreeninbryan. com,” Saginor said. “We want to reduce our environmental footprint. The simplest easiest thing everyone at home can do is recycling, there is a place in Bryan that you can take it to and get money for it. It doesn’t cost you anything and doesn’t cause too much effort.”

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Childhood lost Being a grown up isn’t all it was cracked up to be

Kat Drinkwater

t came to me several Fridays ago that I am now a grown-up. I used to wonder if one day I would just wake up and realize that I was, as of that day, an adult. I wish that had been the case.

Adulthood doesn’t just knock at the door one day and introduce itself; instead it sneaks up on you in bits and pieces. Bills start coming, you work a few crappy summer jobs and you’re ability to eat becomes steadily more dependent on your paycheck, until one day you’re standing in the kitchen, trying to

get your landlord on the phone because your house flooded during a College Station monsoon and it hits you like a brick. At least, that’s how it happened to me. Seriously, where did my childhood go? My most salient memories are of TAKS tests, marching band and awkward junior high dances. I used to live in a world where ice cream was happiness incarnate, now ice cream means my pants don’t fit. The irony is that I’m pretty sure I spent that entire time wishing I was grown up. Being an adult has quickly lost its charm. Grown-ups have to do what needs to get done no matter how much they don’t want to do it. Having a cold doesn’t stop the world anymore, there are no sick days. There are papers to write, meals to prepare and laundry to do regardless of how little sleep you got last night. Adults don’t have the luxury of believing that their parents, or grandparents, or whoever it was you believed in, are superheroes. I’ve realized that the mystery of being an adult is that there isn’t a script; you just make it up as you

go. I’d hoped that when I was a grown-up I would know it all, but I can still look back on last week and see what an idiot I was, and I know in a week I’ll look back on this week in the same way. On most days, though, when my house hasn’t flooded or I’m not staring down for the third allnighter in a row, I like making it up as I go. Grownups can take midnight trips to the beach for no real reason or eat Ramen for a month to afford a concert ticket. My parents aren’t superheroes anymore, but they’re my friends. As it turns out, being a grownup doesn’t mean you stop growing, and that’s OK. Even though adulthood isn’t all it was cracked up to be I’m discovering it’s different, but better. I’m not going to spend this part of my life wishing I were somewhere else; after all, the only way to learn is to live.

When daydreaming your problems away, don’t forget to live in the here and now. Life only comes around once for all of us.

Kat Drinkwater is a junior University Studies-Honors: psychology and neuroscience major.

Hemali Tanna — THE BATTALION

GUESTCOLUMN

Self-defense: a pass or fail test

Reid Zevenbergen

Willing, educated students should be able to protect the campus.

xpressing an opinion is one thing: Expressing an opinion while only presenting half the facts is either ignorant or manipulative. First of all, the United States might rank third in percentage of homicides that involve a firearm, but in homicides per capita, the U.S. ranks 24th. Both Colombia (No. 1) and Mexico (No. 6) surpass the U.S. many times over. Most Western European countries have a lower per capita homicide rate than the United States. However, most Eastern European countries have a higher rate. Does this tell us that tighter restrictions on guns will lower the murder rate? Using one example (Germany) certainly does not. I believe the difference is to be found in the society and culture of other countries, not their gun laws. Tighter gun laws certainly have not lowered murder rates in Mexico. There is arguably no best way to combat violence. However, statistics all around the country show that with an increased presence of civilians allowed to carry concealed handguns, crime rates go down. This is the hard truth of the situation. Additionally, carrying a concealed weapon versus an exposed weapon has many advantages. Among these advantages is that in a situation where an attacker has a weapon, carrying an exposed handgun visibly strapped to the hip makes them the preferred first target, seeing as they are the greatest threat to the attacker’s goals. In such a situation, one may be stabbed or shot before there ever was a situation because the attacker wisely decided to neutralize them first. Lastly, the situation of half the people in Blocker carrying when a gunshot goes off would not produce the extraneous results suggested by The Battalion’s columnist. People who undergo the training necessary to carry concealed handguns understand that guns are not drawn until a discernable threat has been validated. A more likely scenario would be a large percentage of people running for the exits in order to avoid harm while a small percentage of armed students risk their lives to ascertain the location of the gunman and plan their defense.

Reid Zevenbergen is a graduate aerospace engineering student.

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MAILCALL From Andrew Cowan, senior construction science major

From Jacob Abernathy, sophomore political science major

From Brooks Tempel, senior engineering technology major

The right to carry on campus is a simple issue of common sense. In the case of the Virginia Tech, a gun free zone did not stop Seung-Hui Cho from killing 32 individuals, neither did the campus police. Which is a better deterrent for crime, an inanimate sign or the chance of someone ﬁghting back? As brave and determined as the campus police are they can not be everywhere at every time. Everyone is ultimately responsible for their own safety in a time of crisis. Some choose to take a class, register and carry a gun, others choose not to. This is a personal decision, however even those who choose not to carry a gun will be safer on campus if even a few choose to exercise their right to carry. It would have only taken one person to stop Cho’s deadly rampage, possibly saving all of the 32 individuals. One must remember the passage of this bill does not allow everyone to carry a gun, only those qualiﬁed, over the age of 21, who pass a background check. This would not create a vigilante society, it would ensure that there are individuals determined to protect themselves and others on campus, with the tools to do so.

Despite the attempt at satire, Tuesday’s column “For Aggie Spirit, old school is good bull,” came off as a thinly veiled attack on the values and purpose of the Corps of Cadets. Suggesting that cadets “get away with” hazing on a regular basis, associating the Corps with cults and comparing the Corps to “dressing up and playing army” is childish and insulting. Mature satire understands the subject it is attacking, but the writing exposes a viewpoint typical of those who deride the Corps for being too focused on tradition. He accuses Aggies and the Corps of acting as if tradition is nothing more than “keeping things the way they used to be.” Perhaps a visit to the Sanders Corps of Cadets Center and some time learning about the Corps’ history and the many changes it has gone through over the years would help. One may even come to realize that Corps of Cadets traditions remain relevant and important to this University – as Robert Gates said at his Muster speech last week, “Those 19th century traditions — Corps of Cadets traditions, military traditions — remain the foundation of the Aggie Spirit in the 21st century.”

I’ve noticed an alarming trend in recent mail calls, guest columns and, unfortunately, editorial articles: using sarcasm to prove a point. There’s nothing wrong with adding a touch of sarcasm into an argument, kind of like sesame seeds on the bun of a hamburger. But when someone makes an entire argument of cynical remarks and sarcasm, it’s like downing handfuls of the stuff. There was one Mark Twain. There will never be another, so I, and I’m sure others, would appreciate it if those persons who write into The Battalion would say what they mean and mean what they say. If you don’t like something about A&M, don’t hide it with cynicism, say it like you mean it! And conversely, if you don’t like an article that was published in The Battalion, write in and mean what you say! I urge The Battalion to encourage real, thought-out articles that express the author’s true opinions, not mask them in a cloud of blameless, spineless sarcasm.

MAILCALL GUESTCOLUMNS Make your opinion known by submitting Mail Call or guest columns to The Battalion. Mail call must be fewer than 200 words andd include the author’s name, classification, major andd phone number. Staff h b St ff andd faculty must include title. Guest columns must be fewer than 700 words. All submissions should focus on issues not personalities, become property of The Battalion and are subject to editing for style, clarity and space concerns. Anonymous letters will be read, but not printed. The Battalion will print only one letter per author per month. No mail call will appear in The Battalion’s print or online editions before it is veriﬁed. Direct all correspondence to: Editor in chief of The Battalion 1111 TAMU, 032 MSC, College Station, TX 77843 (979) 845-3315 mailcall@thebatt.com

From Justin Fowler, senior poultry science major I‘m a 22-year-old father of two and I am saddened when I see my peers at school and work put off a family life in pursuit of what they feel are material necessities. However, my beliefs about marriage and children are based on my beliefs about the purpose of life, and I would never expect others to share them. If the author of the article “Cradle Full of Arrows” asserts that people who believe that the biblical command to be fruitful and multiply has never been modiﬁed are seeking to govern the vote by their sheer reproductive numbers, then I would wonder how the author would explain the current condition of the federal government.

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her to exude her contagious happiness on a greater scale than before. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get stressed out, and have realized the little things donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter as much in the greater perspective of life,â&#x20AC;? she said. Proctor said it was her strength and unparalleled optimism amid hardship that has inspired him to ride. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was one of those things that became my conviction. If she can live every day the same, if not better, then what am I doing,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Should we not use what we have now, something that can be taken away in an instant, to do something absolutely incredible.â&#x20AC;? Helbing said knowing Proctor has dedicated his summerlong journey to her, brings an immense amount of joy and the mission of Push America touches her heart. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is so awesome that they are training and having this adventure to raise money and awareness,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heartwarming to know that people you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know care for you.â&#x20AC;?

Push America and the Journey of Hope Push America is the national philanthropy of Proctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi. While most fraternities and sororities donate to already established organizations and causes, Pi Kappa Phiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s created itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own. Pi Kappa Phi created and continues to own the nonprofit organization Push America. Founded in 1977, Push America has raised $13 million to educate about people with disabilities and enhance their quality of life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Push America was created with the hopes to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities,â&#x20AC;? said Adam Phillips, Push America director of marketing and public relations. The concept behind Journey of Hope began in 1987 when Bruce Rogers completed a solo trek across the country to promote Push America. By the following year, one manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspirational voyage had developed into the annual event now known as Journey of Hope. Since its beginning, more than 1,000 Pi Kappa Phi members have made the journey, raising $500,000 every year. To participate in the bike across America, each member of the three 30-man teams

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it believes a global outbreak of the disease is imminent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scientifically speaking, the main thing is that every virus behaves differently,â&#x20AC;? said Joerg Hacker, president of the Robert Koch Institute, Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top public health authority. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the moment, the main issue is to get to know this virus, how it works.â&#x20AC;? In Germany, where officials confirmed three cases, Lufthansa announced that starting Thursday it will put a doctor

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thebattalion must raise $5,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the money that is raised through the riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising goes directly back to the people that they are riding for, [and] the organizations and clubs they meet along the way,â&#x20AC;? Phillips said. Starting June 14 in San Francisco and ending Aug. 15 in Washington D.C., Proctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team will ride a total of 4,000 miles, riding an average of 75 miles a day and stopping at 60 cities along the way.

How his journey began Proctor said the Journey of Hope was the perfect match â&#x20AC;&#x201D; although he wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize it until later â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and all the pieces just seemed to fall into place. The idea of participating was first planted when Push Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national consultant Walt Pape spoke to Proctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pi Kappa Phi chapter in fall 2008. As the fraternityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secretary, Proctor had the opportunity to get one-on-one time with Pape, during which he learned about the consultantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience with Journey for Hope. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The coolest thing he told me was that every year these people anxiously wait for us to come and I thought â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;okay that just sounds amazing,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Proctor said. He said the idea has grown because of the stories of lifechanging experiences, meeting amazing people and forming lasting bonds. Proctor broke his tibia in two places in 2008, requiring surgeries and months of recovery. As a result, he was no longer able to place large amounts of pressure on his leg, a condition limiting his previously very active lifestyle. However, cycling was not out of the question because the mechanics of bicycles minimize the amount of shock legs absorb. His father and older brother both cycled, but Proctor had never given it much thought. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really put two and two together until the consultant came and I realized â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I can actually do that. I can cycle and serve in this great opportunity,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Proctor said.

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Sophomore marketing major Matt Proctor will be biking across the U.S. beginning June 14 in the Push America Journey of Hope to share the story of his friend, Betsy Helbingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, disability.

Proctor said the two-month cycling expedition will take determination and stamina from the participants. They will ride 75 miles every day and sleep on whatever is available to them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; usually gym floors. Riders will only be allowed to bring a sleeping bag or floor mattress, a small duffel

bag and a backpack. Proctor and the others are responsible for their own needs throughout the trip, including meals. On a collegestudent budget and minimal storage space, he said he plans on living off a diet of Cliff bars and Gatorade. Although the journey will be challenging, Proctor said it is definitely worth it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m looking forward to taking what Betsy has to the people that may be struggling more with whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening to them,â&#x20AC;? Proctor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is all about acceptance, about making them feel loved.â&#x20AC;? At every stop along the way, the Journey of Hope team will be welcomed by governors or state representatives, take part in special events to educate the community and raise awareness for people with disabilities, and make â&#x20AC;&#x153;friendship visitsâ&#x20AC;? to local people with disabilities. The special events will include community parades, bicycle safety seminars, pool parties, educational puppet shows teaching acceptance and wheelchair basketball games. Friendship visits will range from barbecues to fireside sing-a-longs as a means to interact with people with disabilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They will meet people with disabilities of all ages and backgrounds and spend time together, make friendships, and build connections,â&#x20AC;? Phillips said. Proctor said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this aspect of the trip that he believes is the most important. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of interaction that they just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually get whether it is because of discrimination or accessibility,â&#x20AC;?

Proctor said. He said they are there just to interact, mentor, entertain and show the disabled there are people out there who do care about them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You influence community members that rarely see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happening in these environments when they just walk by and see us hanging out with these kids. It makes them realize â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;why donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I do something like that? Why do I walk past a person with a disability and look down upon them when all they do is care about you?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Proctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bike, a 2006 Giant OCR Limited Composite Carbon Fiber, is ready to make the 4,000 trek. Although his bicycle hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been named yet, Proctor said he was considering Rocksteady or Bebop, inspired by the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Proctor said he plans to document every step of the journey through his interactive blog, Youtube clips and Flickr photo posting. Armed with his iPhone, camcorder and camera, Proctor said he hopes to capture and share the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trials and triumphs, inspiring stories, laughable moments and the inspiring love and compassion of the people he will meet along the way.

aboard all flights to Mexico, the epicenter of the outbreak. Experts said that makes sense: The doctors will be able to field questions from uneasy passengers and tend to anyone who might fall ill. The World Health Organization said total bans on travel to Mexico â&#x20AC;&#x201D; such as one imposed by Argentina, which hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t had any confirmed cases â&#x20AC;&#x201D; were questionable because the virus is already fairly widespread. Health officials donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know enough about swine flu right now to say what the precise incubation period is, but if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s similar to other flu, people are likely able

to spread it before theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re sick. â&#x20AC;&#x153;WHO does not recommend closing of borders and does not recommend restrictions of travel,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Keiji Fukuda, the Geneva-based organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flu chief. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From an international perspective, closing borders or restricting travel would have very little effect, if any effect at all, at stopping the movement of this virus.â&#x20AC;? Nor will killing pigs, as Egypt began doing Wednesday, infuriating pig farmers who blocked streets and stoned Health Ministry workersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vehicles in protest. While pigs are banned entirely in some Muslim coun-

tries because of religious dietary restrictions, they are raised in Egypt for consumption by the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christian minority. Unlike bird flu, where the H5N1 strain that spread to humans was widespread in bird populations and officials worried about peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exposure to infected birds, WHO says there is no similar concern about pigs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and no evidence that people have contracted swine flu by eating pork or handling pigs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no association that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found between pigs and the disease in humans,â&#x20AC;? WHO spokesman Dick Thompson said.

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