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Aggie qualifies for U.S. open A&M freshman golfer Chelsea Mocio advanced to the 2011 U.S. Women’s Open after finishing third in a qualifier Tuesday.

Mocio will be one of 156 competing at the U.S. Women’s Open, which takes place July 4-10 at The Broadmoor East Course in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Jared Baxter, staff writer

Class of 1914 time capsule marvels students Connie Thompson

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orgotten for nearly 100 years, a time capsule was unearthed at the YMCA Building on campus. The hidden treasure was concealed in a cornerstone that read, “This Stone is the Gift of the Class of 1914.”

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texas Perry calls special session Gov. Rick Perry called a special legislative session beginning Tuesday to tackle budget issues and congressional redistricting. The governor gets to decide what issues are considered in a special session and he did not name abortion as one of them.

Unless he puts it on the agenda, the bill will fail.

nation &world US drug war fails NEW YORK — The global war on drugs has failed and governments should explore legalizing marijuana and other controlled substances, according to a commission that includes former heads of state, a former U.N. secretarygeneral and a business mogul.

The 19-member commission includes former U.N. SecretaryGeneral Kofi Annan and former U.S. official George P. Schultz, who held cabinet posts under U.S. Presidents Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon.

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A copy of the 1914 class roster (left), a 1911-1912 annual catalogue (right) and a copy of The Battalion (top) were discovered March 28 in a time capsule at the YMCA.

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MSC to open months ahead of schedule O’Dell Harmon The Battalion Aggies softly called the Muster on April 21,1951, to honor and preserve the memories of the Aggies that came before. But also on that day of remembrance, there was a birth. The Memorial Student Center doors opened for the first time and began an Aggie tradition.

“Well I think the MSC and buildings like it at other campuses, which are commonly called student unions most places, are sort of like the campuses family room,” said Deborah Dunsford, agricultural communications and journalism senior lecturer.

The MSC will open April 21, 2012, for its rebirth 61 years later, almost two months ahead of its expected completion time.

“It’s exciting,” said John Glaze, construction project manager.“The University, FPNC, Vaughn Construction, Perkins + Will, have all worked very closely on this project to get it open earlier than expected.”

The MSC has been shut down for almost two years for renovations and has affected staff as well

as students.

“I walked by it everyday from my parking spot and it hurt me to my heart to see it coming apart because I was in that building 25 years, so that’s a long time and its sort of like my home because I spent more hours in that building than I did at home,” said Jane Bailey, development relations coordinator for the MSC. There are current students who never been inside the MSC before.

“I don’t know what to think about not being able to use the MSC. I mean I never got a chance to experience it,” said William Dick, a junior information and operations management major.

They have never experienced the spirit in the air, the knowledge contained within every wall, or the soft sound of music that filled the halls.

“I think it was a great place to hang out. It was a place you could go and just relax and listen to someone play the piano or grab a bite to eat before class,” said Jacquel Hightower, a senior supply chain management.

The idea of building the MSC started in the early 1900s when students decided that they needed a stu-

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The MSC, under construction, will reopen earlier than scheduled, April 21, 2012. dent union as well as a definite place for student activities and affairs. The classes of 1935 and 1936 started a fund that would eventually lead to the construction of the MSC in 1951, almost two decades later.

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Sweet relief for tornado victims Summer alive with sound of music Red Mango donates 100 percent of proceeds On May 22, a severe tornado worked its way through the city of Joplin, Mo. The damage was extensive and left a total of 134 people confirmed dead, as the entire city was leveled and left the majority of the residents without water, food or shelter.

Red Mango, one of College Station’s providers of frozen delights, is getting a lot sweeter.

Sunday Red Mango is donating 100 percent of proceeds from smoothie sales to provide relief to Joplin, Mo. tornado victims.

Cameron Bohannon, the owner of Red Mango, was raised in Joplin and has been directly affected by the destruction that took place. He was honored when the citizens of College Station donated three truckloads to his hometown.

“We want to keep the relief efforts going by donating 100 percent of smoothie sales from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Sunday,” Bohannon said And we hope people will join us in this fun, tasty way to lend a hand.”

O’Dell Harmon, staff writer

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The Battalion A popular aspect of summer is the swath of music festivals that take place all over the nation. Featuring performers spanning every genre imaginable, festivals are a great way to see old favorites and discover new ones. In addition to music, many have grown to include other arts. Here’s a short guide to some notable festivals taking place this summer.

Houston Free Press Summer Fest June 4-5 in Houston Just an hour down the road from College Station, this two-day event has over 70 artists performing. Featuring a wide range of well-known performers such as Neon Indian, Big Boi and Weezer, FPSF has something for everyone. With a price of $40 for the entire weekend, it’s also an option for the frugal festivalgoer.

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival June 9-12 Manchester, Tenn.

Bonnaroo is the quintessential summer festival experience. Included in the cost of a ticket is access to the festival camp grounds, where visitors are able to pitch a tent for the See Festival on page 2

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)POW +VSYT -RG 'LYVGL 7GLSSP Contents in the copper box included a 1912 student handbook, a 1911 article from The Battalion detailing the groundbreaking of the YMCA Building, a 1911-1912 Annual Catalogue, fragments of a document that lists YMCA officers and YMCA bylaws, and a list of the class of 1914, with X’s marked by some of the names.

Cadence King, a library specialist, said that the class of 1914 saw hard times, and the X’s might represent students who did not make it to graduation for various reasons, such as dropping out or passing away. Troubles included University financial problems, the burning of Mess Hall, which caused students to sleep in tents, and two bouts of meningitis.

Cushing Library has received calls asking if family member names were on the uncovered class of 1914 list.

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The interior of the YMCA cornerstone has an imprint from the time capsule, hidden in 1912. The cornerstone was a gift from the class of 1914. been any matches,” King said.

According to the 1911-1912 Annual Catalogue found in the capsule, to apply for admission students had to be 16 years old, physically able to perform the duties of a cadet and free from “contagious or infectious disease.”

The 1911-1912 A&M student handbook was published by the YMCA and included information regarding religious meetings, but also contained information about campus clubs and activities. The handbook also included the train schedule.

For the class of 1914, the YMCA was the dominant student organization and the building was considered to be one of the most beautiful on campus. The organization sponsored lectures, athletic activities and various social events.

“The YMCA was to those students what the MSC is to current students,” King said.

After having baked in the Texas heat for close to 100 years, the materials in the time capsule are extremely fragile

and require special preservation treatment. Manning stated in a rough draft of the exhibit’s text that it is because of their condition that they are put in Mylar, an inert plastic, and is for their protection and for the protection of the rest of our collections.

Michelle Moe, a senior biomedical sciences major, said that it is exciting that old Ags thought to preserve their memories for future Aggies. She said she hopes the contents give current students a look at Aggie life in the early 1900s and Aggies to learn more about A&M history.

“If my class made a time capsule, I would like to see news articles on some of the most important things that have happened during our time at college, photos of current Aggie life, maybe a few textbooks so people who find it can see how far discoveries have come,” Moe said. “Maybe someday future students can look at us, as we’re looking at the class of 1914, and be able to learn something about what it means to be an Aggie in 2011.”

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As implied in its name, the MSC was also built as a memorial for all the Aggies who fought in World War I and World War II, which is why in respect for their service, Aggies are not allowed to walk on the MSC grass and gentlemen are required to remove their hats upon entering the building.

The MSC thrived as expected and fulfilled the purpose students had intended for it. In 1971, due to the University’s growing population, the MSC reached its maximum potential and the first renovation was considered.

Since closing in 2009, many of its departments, such as the MSC offices, had to relocate. “Well we’re real excited about renovation and about it being completed early so since we’ve been DP, displaced, a crossed the street it will be nice to get the whole unit back together again,” Bailey said.

The campus is slightly more spread out than it used to be, but come April 21, 2012 a seasoned member of the Aggie family is finally returning.

duration of the festival and join a community of thousands of people from all over the world. Featuring many major acts performing a wide range of other festivals, such as Eminem, Arcade Fire and The Black Keys, Bonnaroo has the widest selection out of the summer festivals.

Vans Warped Tour June 24 Dallas, June 25 Houston, June 26 San Antonio.

For the punk rock and hardcore fans, the annual concert/extreme sports expo, Warped Tour makes three stops in Texas. Among the tour’s extensive (and ever changing) list are Paramore, Foxy Shazam, and 3OH!3. Warped Tour is the best place to see some of the biggest names in alterna-

tive and punk rock, and as it lasts only one day, attendance is quite convenient.

Lollapalooza August 5-7 Chicago, IL Lollapalooza is probably one of the best known summer festivals in the nation. Right by the water in Chicago’s Grant Park, this festival offers the most mainstream music experience, while still providing a solid amount of underground bands. Eminem, Foo Fighters, Cee Lo Green and Coldplay are the main headliners.

Outside Lands August 1214 San Francisco, CA Perhaps the most culturally savvy festival on this list, Outside Lands is more than just a music festival. Instead, it’s a celebration of all sorts of art. Outside Lands aims to provide a holistic experience to the masses who attend.

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“Macho Man� Randy Savage wearing his trademark cowboy hat and sunglasses.

Savage, born Randy Poffo, began wrestling in 1973 and retired in 2005.

‘Macho Man’ dies at 58 Jared Baxter The Battalion When TMZ reported the death of “Macho Man� Randy Savage, the tragedy matched an increasing fate of former pro wrestlers dying young.

Savage, 58, suffered a heart attack while driving, causing him to collide head-on with a tree in Seminole, Fla. There was no foul play or alcohol involved, and his wife Lynn managed to walk away with minor injuries.

Wrestling fans know that for every Hulk Hogan or Dwayne “The Rock� Johnson success story, there is also an Eddie Guerrero or Chris Benoit downfall—men who die unexpectedly after years of pushing their bodies to the absolute limits of physical brutality.

Within hours of Savage’s death, Hulk Hogan, “The Rock�, John Cena and other

prominent wrestling figures vented their condolences via twitter. “I’m completely devastated, after 10 years of not talking with Randy, we’ve (sic) finally started to talk and communicate,� Hogan wrote. “He had so much life in his eyes and in his spirit, I just pray that he’s happy and in a better place and we miss him.�

Starting in 1985 and into the 1990s, “Macho Man� Savage became one of the World Wrestling Federation’s most popular and enduring superstars. At his peak, he was right behind Hogan as the WWF’s main attraction.

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cultural impact of Savage and his lasting representation of the 1980s.

“We look back at the ’80s ironically now — everything is much funnier now than it was then,” Simmons wrote.

“Whether it’s outfits, haircuts, movie plots, political incorrectness or even a sweeping lack of self-awareness. Savage tapped into those faults better than anyone. He was the ’80s, for better and worse.”

With a demanding traveling schedule and no off-season, pro wrestlers receive near constant punishment and must meet the demands of the business by any means possible.

Drug abuse, steroids, and cardiovascular disease are among the key causes behind the laundry list of more than 100 deceased wrestlers who died before the age of 65, with many of them not even breaking 50.

Former “Macho Man” colleague Ric Drasin does not believe prior steroid use caused Savage’s heart attack, but he admitted to the possibility of enlarged organs.

“I don’t believe that steroids have any effect later in life on anything other than growth hormone itself can enlarge not only your muscles, but it can enlarge your organs,” Drasin told CYInterview.com.

“You’re almost forced to take the drugs in order to keep up with the others. Even though they say it’s drug tested and they say they don’t want you to, they kind of do want you to. It just depends on how much you take.”

As a pop icon that appeared in Slim Jim commercials, TV shows, and the 2002 blockbuster Spiderman, Savage personified an era which saw the greatest rise in wrestling’s popularity—and now unfortunately, the sport’s continuing deathly trend.

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