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Papacy faces changing church Cardinals tangle with modern media as world watches Vatican City Jessica Smarr

The Battalion he Sistine Chapel, graced by the fingers of Michelangelo and the footsteps of popes, will be the site of the upcoming papal conclave. The chapel has stood to hear the prayers of the faithful for centuries, but the world around it has not stood so still.

On Feb. 28, Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign in more than 600 years. Wednesday marked the third day of preliminary meetings for the cardinal electors to discuss the state of the church around the globe. Though some predicted the conclave — when the cardinals vote for the pope — will be set for early next week, the date hasn’t been announced.

As the world awaits the election of a new pope, the less flattering portraits of the Catholic Church are being painted. In the wake of the publication of stolen papal documents last year, which detailed infighting, financial scandals and sexual abuse.

Immediate access to global news makes it difficult to forget the financial scandals and thousands of abuse lawsuits.

The process of selecting a new pope is built upon centuries of tradition, but the world is more connected than ever before. Christian Gonzalez, communications director for the diocese of Austin, said the increase of information and media communication has changed the way the church functions.

“The world is a certainly smaller place now,” Gonzalez said. “We’re not separated by the vast oceans anymore. We’re not even really separated by time anymore. The church has realized that. The Pope is on Twitter, the Vatican is on Facebook and

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“They really want to decide and discern who is best to lead the church for the entire world. Because the pope doesn’t just lead it for this nation or that continent or this country, he’s leading the one billion Catholics around the world.”

— Christian Gonzalez, communications director for the diocese of Austin

on the Internet. The church realizes where it is, and where it is in terms of the world … and technology and the globalization of things.”

Yet even the way in which members of the church hierarchy communicate can differ based on background. On Monday and Tuesday, while most cardinals remained silent about pre-conclave meetings and discussions, American cardinals held press conferences. The Most Rev. Daniel DiNardo, archbishop of Galveston-Houston, said it seemed “more American” to keep the media informed.

“We want to honor the confidentiality of the discussions, but at the same time let people — and letting our own folks know at home — that we are meeting day by day. There are interesting things happening and we are moving ahead,” DiNardo said in a Vatican City press conference on Tuesday.

Rev. Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, said Wednesday the College of Cardinals had decided to emphasize an “increasing degree of reserve,” after specific details of the proceedings were leaked to the Italian press, according to the Associated Press. The American cardinals can-

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Cardinals Timothy Dolan (right), of New York, and Crescenzio Sepe, of Italy, share a word as they gather in St. Peter’s Basilica to attend a vespers celebration at the Vatican on Wednesday. celled their daily press conference, though Cardinal Timothy Dolan still proceeded with his radio broadcast that morning. This evolving relationship between the Catholic Church and the media has changed the way the average person interacts with the hierarchy.

“I think that because of social media and modern communication, we now have much more information about the cardinals themselves,” said Patrick Slattery, professor of teaching, learning and culture at Texas A&M. “So many of the struggles

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Student-raised fund breaks record to serve orphans John Odom

The Battalion reakaway’s 7th annual Shalom Project sought to inspire students to make a difference in the lives of disabled orphans while asking students to meet a goal of more than $100,000 — which, on Wednesday, was met and surpassed.

This year’s Shalom project — which was launched Feb. 12 — partnered with SHOW HOPE, an organization dedicated to providing care and adoption aid for orphans.

The project met its minimum goals of $70,000 for orphan care — which will provide a year of care in a SHOW HOPE clinic for 20 special needs children — and $31,500 for adoption aid, providing seven families with grants to help with adoption costs.

For Breakaway Director Ben Stuart, the March 1 birth of his daughter has given him a different perspective on the project.

“Sitting in the hospital, repeatedly they bring our little girl to us for us to hold her,” Stuart said. “This helps to consolidate the realization that there are millions of kids around the world, that have no one for the nurses to take them to, whose mom and dad are gone.

We can do something about that.”

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Funeral set for freshman cadet Service and funeral arrangements for Amy Pacheco, a freshman member of the Corps of Cadets who was killed in a car accident over the weekend, have been set.

A prayer service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Bethel Tabernacle in Houston. The burial service will also be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Bethel Tabernacle, and will be followed by her internment at Calvary Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery in Humble. Funeral plans for Miguel Hernandez, another freshman cadet who was killed in the accident, have not yet been scheduled. To help the families of Pacheco and Hernandez cover the cost of their funerals, two PayPal accounts have been created for receiving donations and can be accessed through the Corps of Cadets website.

Julie Blanco, staff reporter

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Students worship with the band at Breakaway on Tuesday in Reed arena.

Stuart said his family only heightens his sense of the need for action.

“For me, the intensity goes up — the tragedy of fatherlessness, I feel it deeper, and the conviction to make a difference for children — I feel it stronger,” Stuart said.

Stuart said he was nervous to present such a large goal — the largest in the seven-year history of the Shalom project — to less-thanwealthy college kids, but said he did so after careful consideration.

“When setting the goal we ask ourselves,

‘What do we think is within the capacity of students to reach and yet will require them to sacrifice?’ That’s what we were trying to find,” Stuart said.

Not only was the higher goal unique to this year’s project, more opportunities for donations were made available for students.

Lydia Irion, Breakaway staff member and Class of 2010, said donation efforts were expanded this year to include an on-campus table to accept donations and T-shirt sales at the MSC. According to Stuart, the goal and fundraising methods weren’t the only things that changed about Shalom this year. Past projects have delved into the fight against human trafficking in some way. Stuart said SHOW HOPE works against human slavery in a different way: prevention.

“There are millions of orphans in the world,” Stuart said. “The majority age out of the system in their countries, and the mass majority that age out end up in crime or prostitution — they end up as slaves. Orphans are a major pipeline into all manners of slavery.”

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LSU steals senior night, 68-57 Drew Chambers

The Battalion or the final time at Reed Arena, seniors Elston Turner, Jarod Jahns and Ray Turner stepped onto their home court.

After a season during which Elston broke Reed Arena single-game scoring records and Jahns earned consistent minutes as a senior walk-on, Ray was the one to close out his A&M career with a memorable performance.

Ray’s contributions, however, weren’t enough to lift Texas A&M past LSU as the Aggies lost 68-57 in their regular season home finale on Wednesday night.

Despite the loss, Ray said he performs well when the fans get into the game.

“There’s a great crowd all the time,” Ray said.

“Any time the crowd is in it, I’m in it.”

The senior forward finished his A&M career with 16 points and tied his season-high with 13 rebounds.

Elston finished with 11 points while Jahns added two.

Neither team managed to pull away until the second half. After losing the lead during the first half, the Aggies were never able to regain a lead following halftime. With just more than six minutes remaining, A&M was able to pull within three points, but the rally fell short.

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inside baseball | 4 On the road A&M baseball travels to No. 13 Cal State Fullerton for a threegame series. The Aggies dropped from the polls following last week’s 1-for-3 performance in the Astros Foundation College Classic and look to recover against the ranked Titans.

voices | 2 Letter to the editor A graduate student responds to a Wednesday’s letter to the editor by three student senators, stating that Senate should accept criticism when it’s earned.

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The Battalion tudent Senate passed four bills unanimously — including two dedicated to veteran affairs — at the Wednesday meeting.

The meeting was preceded by the swearing in of 24 new senators to the 65th Session by Julian Whitley, chief justice of the judicial court.

In open session, Senate unanimously passed the Veteran Resource and Support Center Bill, which calls for the reallocation of $58,000 from the University Advancement Fund to create positions for the purpose of gathering funds for veteran services. Taylor Sessions, head of veteran affairs, said there are not enough workers to sort through potential means of revenue for veteran services.

“The University of Texas is far outstripping what Texas A&M is doing,” Sessions said. “We didn’t form the first University committee to support veteran affairs until late 2008 and early 2009. That committee is still around, but it’s just a little behind.”

The other passed bill related to veterans, The Hazelwood Lobbying Act, calls for Student Government Association to send a group to lobby on behalf of A&M veterans at the state legislative level against proposed changes to the Texas Education Code that would limit the scope of the

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Aimee Breaux — THE BATTALION

Senior agricultural economics major Taylor Sessions speaks to Student Senate on behalf of two veteran affairs bills at the meeting Wednesday.

Hazelwood Act, which currently subsidizes tuition and fees for veterans and dependents of veterans.

Tyler Mandry, academic affairs chair and senior computer science major, introduced the Go Google Bill, which requests that the University adopt Google services to improve student email services at no cost.

According to the Speaker of the Stu-

dent Senate Scott Bowen, the switch would save the University between $20,000 to $100,000.

Mandry also presented the unanimously passed Fairness and Equivalence in Make-Up Responsibilities Bill, which requests University student rules be changed to require students and professors to agree on a fair form of make-up work in the event of an excused absence.

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Logan Knowles expressed his view on the topic of past Shalom projects in a similar way.

“The past couple years, we’ve done human trafficking and it’s still a huge problem and an issue that needs to be addressed, but if we can give those orphans a loving home, then we can help end the supply,” Knowles said.

According to Brent Monogue, Class of 2010, Breakaway can choose where they want to direct the funds raised. The money can be allocated to adoptions that are happening in a certain part of the world, including locally, but Breakaway has not yet decided.

“As far as the 20 children, one of the crazy things is we may never see their faces or know their stories this side of eternity, but I’m confident when we see our King in glory, that we will know their stories and see these children,” Monogue said.

Stuart referenced a specific Bible verse as a motivation for the partnership with SHOW HOPE. “And really, for me, connecting it with James 1:27 — true religion is to visit the orphan and the widow in their distress,” he said. “And I’m like, if true religion is visiting the orphan when they’re distressed, this is as true as it gets.”

Some students said they had taken encouragement from Shalom’s efforts, while others said Shalom only served to intensify their preexisting aspirations.

“I’m actually going back to India this summer and I’m living in an orphanage for two weeks,” said Megan Mazerolle, sophomore communication major and Breakaway volunteer. “This project has done nothing but encourage that passion that I have for orphans, so it’s been awesome.”

Audrey Ryon, junior English major, said she used her job as a photographer to serve others.

“One of the families that I just recently took pictures of has two adoptive children from China with disabilities,” Ryon said.

“So kind of as my gift to SHOW HOPE I did it for free, so it’s been cool to give

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Ben Stuart speaks about Breakaway’s Shalom project, which raises money for overseas orphan care and helps provide funding for families who adopt. back in that way.”

Monogue said some students raised around $500 with a garage sale and others were able to get the community involved as well.

“We’ve had a couple of our team leaders go and invite churches to join in prayer with us, and their response is to give,” Monogue said. “The community is coming around this as well, it’s not just students and I love that.”

Stuart said, in the end, Shalom is meant to be more than just a fundraiser.

“I wanted to give [students and do-

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nors] a vision of doing more with their life,” Stuart said. “Maybe it’ll happen through adoption, maybe it’ll happen through SHOW HOPE, maybe it will happen a million other ways; but if they can leave here inspired to do more than just get a job or watch TV, then I feel like we’ve succeeded.”

Though the project’s goal of $100,000 has been reached, donations will continue to be accepted through Friday.

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within the Catholic Church are becoming public in ways that they didn’t generations ago.”

The public exposure of concerns such as financial issues and sexual abuse scandals have placed the Vatican in the headlines, especially with the recent confession of sexual misconduct by Scottish Cardinal Keith O’Brien — who resigned in February — and 34 percent of U.S. Catholics listing sexual abuse and scandal as the greatest problem in the Catholic church, according to a survey by Pew Research Center. Gonzalez said financial issues and sex abuse topics will be given attention when the cardinal electors enter the conclave.

Gonzalez also said the “overall status” of the church will be evaluated as well.

The demographic of the church has shifted from Europe to Latin America and Africa, though the power of the church is still mostly concentrated in Europe. More than 50 percent of the cardinals are European, while 24 percent of Catholics are European, according to the Pew Research Center.

There is speculation around the possibility that the next pope will call a country in the developing world home, and better relate to growing populations of Catholics outside Europe.

Historically, issues such as liberation theology that were central themes of discourse in Latin America and Africa were publically rejected by many in the church hierarchy. Slattery said liberation theology is the theological imperative to have “fundamental option for the poor,” intertwining spiritual and social liberation.

Gonzalez, however, said though the cardinals try to keep global issues in mind, they look past nationality when electing the pope.

“They really want to decide and discern who is best to lead the church for the entire world,” Gonzalez said. “Because the pope doesn’t just lead it for this nation or that continent or this country, he’s leading the one billion Catholics around the world.”

No matter what nationality is considered, it seems that there is a deviation between what the Roman Catholic Church ordains and the practices and ideologies of some of its people.

“You name almost any issue and there’s going to be a divergence,” Slattery said. “The ordination of women, or the use of birth control or contraceptives, gay marriage. You take any issue where there is a papal statement or a condemnation from the hierarchy of the church, and then you look at the practices and the political perspectives and the social perspectives of practicing Roman Catholics, you’re going to find a tremendous diver-

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gence on many issues.”

Though some Catholics and non-Catholics across the world have called for the church to change its views and practices on issues such as women’s involvement in the church or gay marriage, Gonzalez said it is unlikely that these changes will come with the election of the next pope due to the make-up of the conclave.

“You don’t get to be a cardinal by being controversial or contrarian to the mainstream of church teaching, so all of the cardinals at this point support the teachings of the church,” Gonzalez said. “Some may be a little bit more conservative in their understanding of it, some may be a little more liberal in their understandings and teachings of the church, but all of them are going to have the same opinion on things like abortion, birth control, euthanasia, poverty, human justice, human dignity.”

Amid the speculation and issues, Gonzalez said it is important to remember that among Catholics, the Holy Spirit — rather than world issues — will be guiding the selection of the new pope. The problems that the church faces may change, but the

central theology remains the same.

“The church’s truth and the truth that the church teaches are eternal and those don’t change,” Gonzalez said. “But what changes is how we profess, how we proclaim and how we share that truth throughout the world when the world changes.”

Cardinals impose media blackout ahead of conclave VATICAN CITY — In the end, American-style transparency was no match for the Vatican’s obsession with secrecy.

Cardinals attending closed-door discussions ahead of the conclave to elect the next pope imposed a media blackout Wednesday, forcing the cancellation of the popular daily press briefings by U.S. cardinals that had provided crucial insights into the deliberations.

The official reason for the blackout was that some details of the secret discussions

about the problems in the church appeared in the Italian newspaper La Stampa.

But speculation mounted that the underlying aim of the blackout was to silence the Americans, who have been vocal in their calls for disclosure about allegations of corruption and dysfunction in the Holy See’s governance before they enter the conclave to elect a successor to Benedict XVI. The Vatican denied it had exerted any pressure on the American cardinals to keep

quiet and cancel their briefings. But the Vatican spokesman, Rev. Federico Lombardi, made clear that the Holy See considered this week’s pre-conclave meetings to be secret and part of a solemn process to choose a pope, suggesting that he didn’t necessarily appreciate the Americans’ candor.

The spokeswoman for the U.S. cardinals, Sister Mary Ann Walsh, said Wednesday’s briefing and all cardinal interviews were canceled after other cardinals expressed concern

about the content of articles in La Stampa, which over the past several days reported details of comments individual cardinals made in the closed-door meetings.

“I don’t think anyone was angry at the Americans. They were angry at La Stampa,” Walsh said. “In true old-style Catholic school teacher fashion, someone talks and everybody stays after school.”

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eading into the third week of the season, the Texas A&M baseball team has watched its national ranking slide lower.

Starting the preseason at No. 26, A&M fell out of the polls after a 1-for-3 showing at the Astros Foundation College Classic over the weekend.

The Aggies look to regain their momentum beginning Friday during a three-game road series at No. 13 Cal State Fullerton.

“It’s early in the season,” said junior pitcher Rafael Pineda. “I don’t think all gears are clicking on the same cylinders right now.

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“We’re very fortunate to have him back as a senior after he had an opportunity to sign [with the MLB],” head coach Rob Childress said. “It’s a good thing for us that he did come back because he’s been the one constant for us.”

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FOR RENT

FOR RENT

5/4.5, like new. High ceilings, huge closets, large front porch, tile floors, all appliances, many extras. $1750/mo. Preleasing for August. 979-229-6326. See photos and info at www.texagrentals.com

FOR RENT

Immediate move-in’s and pre-lease fall. Free cable/internet ! Spacious 2bd/1ba. Close to campus, on shuttle route. Large kitchen with full appliances. W/D connections. Front and back patios. Ceiling fans. Hillstone On The Parkway, 528 Southwest Parkway.

979-693-6102. Open 9-4 Monday-Friday. hillstoneonthepkwy@yahoo.com

Apartment for rent 2bd/1ba, $475/mo, $350 deposit, 903-244-5951.

August Leasing. 4bd/2ba house.

Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com

Just available! Close to campus, College Main and Eastgate areas.

2bd/1ba., some w/dishwasher, 1-fenced, some bills paid. $325-$450/mo. 979-219-3217.

Available now 2/2 duplex, fenced yard, pets ok, great location, and on shuttle, $700/mo.

979-693-1448.

Large 2bedroom with office or 3bedroom. Recently updated, fenced, 2car carport, W/D, biking distance to TAMU. Rent $750-799/mo. Available August.

4units available! aggielandrentals.com 979-776-8984.

Available now 3/2 house with two car garage, remodled on inside, large fenced backyard, stainless appliances. 1708 Treehouse Trail. $1300/mo. 979-693-1448.

Large 4bd/2ba with gameroom.

Granite, 2car garage, large patio/deck, fenced, updated.

Lawncare included.

1404 Dominik. $1799/mo. aggielandrentals.com 979-776-8984.

Brand new luxury condos, granite countertops, tile flooring, great location. 979-693-4900.

Close To Campus! 4/2 &5/2 houses, preleasing for August, great floorplans, updated, no pets 731-8257, www.BrazosValleyRentals.com

New Renovations! Large 1800sqft house, 4bd/2ba. 2-car garage, storage shed, eat-in-kitchen, diningroom, familyroom w/fireplace.

Tile floors, laundryroom with W/D, 2 refrigerators, large patio, fenced yard. Lawn maintenance, pestcontrol, wireless, cable.

Windwood. $375/room, 4rooms available Aug.2013.

832-326-3215.

College Station: 3/2, 1240sqft.

Newly remodeled! New appliances! Close to shuttle, W/D, lawn/pest/maintenance included. 905 Balcones (off Welch), $850./mo. KAZ Realty 979-324-9666.

Free locatoring service, Houses Duplexes and Apartments, 979-693-4900.

Newer 1/1, 1/1.5 loft, 2/2, 3/3.

Granite, ceramic, w/d, walk-in closets, cable and internet, shuttle. $820-$1560. Broker owner 979-777-5477.

Horse Lover’s Dream. 3bd/1ba, covered carport on 4acres wit pond and horse facilities. Minutes from TAMU. Recently updated all appliances including W/D. Pet and livestock friendly.

Available August. Rent $1399/mo. aggielandrentals.com 979-776-8984

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Northgate. Newer 1/1, 2/2, 3/3 and 3/2. Washer/dryer. Walk to campus. Summer and 1 year leases okay. aggievillas.net. Call 979-255-5648.

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2/1 CS duplex, available May and August, pets allowed, privacy fenced backyard, tile floors, blinds and ceiling fans, W/D connections, lawncare and pest-control included, E-Walk shuttle route, $675/mo, 979-218-2995.

2bd/2.5ba 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, www.aggielandleasing.com, 979-776-6079.

Moroney hit one against Houston and the second during Tuesday’s win over Prairie View A&M by sophomore catcher Mitchell Nau. Defensively, Texas A&M will need a productive weekend from its pitching staff in order to contain the Titans. The Aggies have a combined earned run average of 3.15 per nine innings and face a Fullerton squad batting .269 for the season.

“We have a great team,” junior centerfielder Krey Bratsen said. “If we don’t come out with an edge, the other team is going to come out and beat you every time.”

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HELP WANTED

Now Leasing and pre-leasing for August! 4bdrm/2bth houses. Spacious floorplans. Great Location.

Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, w/d, fenced yards, refridgerator, icemaker,lawncare.

979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Now preleasing large 3/2 duplexes, May-Aug leasing options, off of Holleman, on shuttle, view duplexes seven days a week, 979-774-4575.

One month free rent on efficiencies and 2-bdrms, great move-in specials, free cable and ethernet. aggieapartment.com. Tamu shuttle route. 979-693-1906.

Pre-lease 4 and 5 bedroom houses, available August, great floor plans, close to campus, updated, W/D, all appliances, no pets. www.brazosvalleyrentals.com 979-731-8257.

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.

979-693-6683.

Looking to hire highly skilled web creator and graphics designer.

Send in resume to myoung@gatewaygamer.com with previous work attached. Call 512-567-2480 for more information.

PT leasing agent, Saturdays a must. Call 979-693-1906.

Retail sales associate, P/t. Evenings and weekends 15-25/hrs.

Apply at store Once Upon a Child 2220 Texas Ave.

Administrative assistant to work full-time w/benefits. Good computer and phone skills are a plus. Contact 979-574-3910.

Seeking EMT’s and Paramedics: Allegiance Ambulance is seeking qualified EMT and Paramedic applicants for both full-time and part-time positions. Allegiance Ambulance provides emergency (9-1-1) and non-emergency services in the following areas: Dallas, Texoma, Bryan/College Station, San Jacinto County and Buffalo. Learn more about us and download an application at www.allegiance-ambulance.com Once you have filled in your application to completion, please either: -Email it to hr@allegiance-ambulance.com, -Fax it to 512-869-1620 *Attention: Human Resources.

Serious candidates only please.

Ags! Looking for summer work?

Earn $9000.00 this summer, build your resume, great experience, call Taylor, 214-707-9145.

STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid survey takers needed in College Station. 100% free to join. Click on surveys.

Pre-lease for May or August 2/2 Duplex with large fence backyard.

Pets ok, walk-in closets, great location, and shuttle. $775/mo.

979-693-1448.

FOR SALE Like new, Senior boots, custom Holicks, approximate size nine, field style with laces, includes bags, $675, 979-968-8610.

HELP WANTED

Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. aggieresponse@gmail.com Bryan Police Department is accepting applications for POLICE OFFICER, no experience required, deadline 3/13/13, for information call 979-209-5323.

Cheddar’s and Fish Daddy’s now accepting applications. Apply within, University Dr. Child Care FT & PT shifts available.

Some nights & Saturdays required. Apply in person at 3609 E. 29th St., Bryan.

Christopher’s World Grille is now hiring Waitstaff, Service Assistants, Hosts and Kitchen Staff. Please apply at 5001 Boonville Rd., Bryan.

Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment.

Data entry w/excellent computer skills. Part-time, South College Station. 979-574-3910.

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Industrial Engineering Intern Position for Local World Class Manufacturing Plant, student must be proficient in VBA, project driven, creative and adaptable, 15-20hrs/week, $12/hr, call 979.778.8677 ext.113

Desire: perfect/refine existing Web/Power Point presentation, $200, 979-574-3145.

Immediate opening. Energetic, high-energy office assistant for tele-marketing and busy real-estate office. 12:00-5:00pm.

Send resume to resume@equitybcs.com

MUSIC Hey Ags! Learn how to read music and play Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute. It’s never too late!

Great lessons for beginners, intermediate or advanced. Over 35 years professional experience.

979-402-7016, Richard Kent.

PETS 2 male Yorkie puppies, 2-3lbs, 4mo. old, $800, linda_d_54@yahoo.com, 979-324-2866.

REAL ESTATE B/CS. Sell/Buy/Invest! Michael McGrann TAMU ‘93 Civil Engineering 979-739-2035, mike@aggierealtor.com Nadia McGrann 979-777-6211, Town & Country Realty.

ROOMMATES Roommate wanted, $450/mo +utilities, 3bd/2ba condo, front parking, call 713-858-1740.

Roommates needed 4bd/2ba home with large backyard and new flooring. Pets welcome. Call if interested 361-463-6763.

Three roommates needed.

4bed/2ba. 606 Abbey Lane. College Station, 77845. For more information, 817-915-9258.

STUDIES IN PROGRESS FACIAL ACNE STUDY

Volunteers ages 12-35, with facial acne are needed to participate in a 35-day long clinical research study with a topical cream for acne. All eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study Related Acne Evaluations by a Dermatologist • Study Cream • Compensation up to $3,830 for time and effort Eligible volunteers will be required to make daily office visit while on the study.

For more information please contact:

J&S Studies, Inc.

979-774-5933 1710 Crescent Pointe Parkway, College Station, TX 77845 www.js-studies.com

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