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Andy Duffie’s Aggie Century Tree Project sapling provides financial opportunity to Aggies in need.

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Unidentified A&M Student was found unconscious at the Sigma Nu fraternity house Aug. 20.

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FOUR ARRESTED, ONE STUDENT DEAD A 19-year-old member of the Sigma Nu fraternity was pronounced dead Saturday morning as a result of an overdose of an unknown substance, according to a College Station Police Department press release. CSPD officers were dispatched to the Sigma Nu house on Fraternity row Aug. 20 around 4:40 a.m. responding to a 911 call referencing an unconscious person. College Station Fire began CPR and the student was transported to College Station Medical, where he was pronounced dead. The identity of the decedent is not being released. During the investigation, officers obtained a search warrant to search the house for possible illegal substances. Four people were arrested for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of a Controlled Substance, and others were cited for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Those arrested included a 21-year-old Samuel Patterson, 20-year old Michael Frymire, 18-year-old Christian Sandford and 21-year-old Ty Robertson. The incident is still under investigation. Anyone with any information is urged to contact the College Station Police Criminal Investigation Division. — Staff Report

TEXAS A&M LINEBACKER ARRESTED ON DOMESTIC ABUSE CHARGES Texas A&M junior linebacker Josh Walker was taken into custody following a disturbance Friday night involving a family member. Walker, who was booked into Brazos County Detention Center, is being charged with assault causing bodily injury to a family member, and interfering with emergency requested for assistance. According to Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle, a Texas A&M athletic department spokesperson confirmed Walkers immediate suspension. — Staff Report

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Growing tradition Former Student cultivates funds, Century Tree saplings for scholarships By Mariah Colón

n 2008 Andy Duffie, class of 1978 alumni, set out on a mission to grow saplings from Texas A&M’s Century Tree. At his 30th class reunion, Duffie decided to harvest some acorns from under the Century Tree and test his luck at planting them. To his disappointment, none of the acorns

he collected sprouted, but after changing his technique he found a way to care for the seedlings and cultivated what is now known as the Aggie Century Tree Project. The project was launched in 2010 when Duffie began selling the Century Tree seedlings as a fundraiser for Texas A&M University scholarships. Now the project not only serves to award annual scholarships to students, but also provides a way for students and alumni to purchase a little piece of A&M history. This year’s project funds will go towards

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New law permits concealed carry of firearms in select zones at A&M With Campus Carry laws now in effect, campus officials are working to ensure that new and returning Aggies are aware of the parameters of the new, state-wide legislation. Campus Carry, which went into effect Aug. 1, established that people with a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) may now carry concealed handguns in campus buildings, with the exception of designated areas and events, such as public sporting events and counseling facilities. Lt. Allan Baron of the University Police Department said students will be charged if they fail to adhere to the prohibited zones. “A licensed [gun] holder who carries a concealed handgun into a prohibited area on campus … could be charged with ‘Trespass by a License Holder with a Concealed Handgun,’ a Class-C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $200 or a Class-A misdemeanor if the license holder received effective notice and failed to depart,” Baron said. There are also consequences for the university if it attempts to suppress concealed carry in areas where it’s legally permitted. For example, a professor can’t ask students not to bring guns to a classroom unless it is a prohibited zone. Doing so could result in a fine to the university of up to $10,500 a day under Senate Bill 273. Open carry of firearms is not permitted anywhere on the official Texas A&M University campus, though it is permitted in the state of Texas as of January 2016. Assistant Vice President for Safety and Security Christopher Meyer, who chaired the advisory committee on

a $25,000 Endowed Sul Ross Scholarship for the Corps of Cadets at the Texas A&M Foundation. Duffie said there are many aspects of the Aggie Century Tree project that he enjoys, and that meeting the scholarship recipients is always something he appreciates. “There are a lot of rewards to [this project],” Duffie said. “I enjoy the process of growing things, I enjoy the people that I meet who buy my trees and I enjoy getting to know and become friends with the

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Hannah WImberly aims to serve the student population through her role as Student Body President.

For the first time since 1999, Texas A&M University will have a female Student Body President, Hannah Wimberly. Wimberly has many new ideas as she gears up for the 2016 school term. “It’s exciting. It is also a huge task… I am here to serve and represent every student at this university, and I don’t take that lightly,” Wimberly said. “The future of this university and the future of the Student Government Association is so bright. I am honored to play whatever part I can in the continued success of Texas A&M.” Wimberly also explained why she wanted to become student body president. “I had the opportunity to serve on the past two student body president’s executive cabinets, and in that time I got to see the really great things we were doing at the university and within student government,” Wimberly said. “I also saw some areas that we could improve upon.” Wimberly described her goal to improve communication between students and the student government. “Within student government, I think we need to do a better job of engaging with the student population. Working to make sure that students are aware of what’s going on in student government and administration, Wimberly said. Wimberly also described an initiative to donate unused dining dollars. “I am really passionate about a program we call the Twelfth Plan,” Wimberly said. “Students can opt-in to a program where they could have unused dining dollars and meal trades… be donated back to either the Brazos Valley Food Bank or to the Twelfth Can or some sort of non-profit entity.” In addition to Twelfth Plan, Wimberly aims to make information regarding ticket-pull for athletic events more easily accessible. “I remember when I pulled tickets last year, I didn’t really know how it worked,” Wimberly WIMBERLY ON PG. 4

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An iconic spot on campus for students and alumni. The Century Tree has become the location for many proposals. Legend has it if you walk under the Century Tree with your significant other you two will be to together forever.

The oldest sculpture on campus, the Sul Ross statue was dedicated in 1918. Students leave pennies on the statue for good luck on their exams. Legend has it when Ross would help students with their assignments he would tell them they could repay him with “a penny for their thoughts.” The money left on Sul Ross’s statue is donated each semester.

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Bonfire Memorial Constructed to honor the twelve fallen Aggies, the Bonfire Memorial rests on the location of the ‘99 Bonfire site. Aggies can visit the memorial to reflect on the events and learn more about the fallen.

Administration building Constructed to honor the twelve fallen Aggies, the Bonfire Memorial rests on the location of the ‘99 Bonfire site. Aggies can visit the memorial to reflect on the events and learn more about the fallen.

Memorial Student Center The Memorial Student Center is a memorial to all Aggies who have died in combat. Out of respect, all who enter the MSC are asked to remove their hats and refrain from stepping on the grass surrounding the building. The MSC is a destination for many dining options as well as a popular location for events and meetings.

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Trayveon Williams With a handful of options at running back, Trayveon Williams is in the mix to get carries amongst the six backs seeking to start. Williams, who graduated high school a semester early and enrolled last January, had a successful spring, recording 10 carries for 27 yards and four catches in the Maroon & White Game. Expect the small, swift Williams to shake up the backfield and create some diversity in the run game this Fall.

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Anonymous, safe rides for Aggies in need Student organization, CARPOOL, offers way to combat drunk driving By Mariah Colón CARPOOL, College Station’s student-run and non-judgmental free ride service, has provided 250,270 rides as of January 24 and will resume operations in the fall. CARPOOL originated in 1997 after Jeff Schiefelbein, class of 2000, received a DWI in College Station. Schiefelbein decided he would create a program that would prevent other students from making the same mistake he did. “When I was 19 at Texas A&M I got arrested for driving while intoxicated. I was guilty of it and by the grace of God I wasn’t hurt, or worse, hurt anybody else or killed anybody,” Schiefelbein said. “One of the things I got to attend is a Mothers Against Drunk Driving victim impact panel... I started thinking, ‘What is the difference between me and anybody else who had ever been involved in a drunk driving incident?’” Schiefelbein said after the panel he was determined to start the best designated driver program in the country. “I realized that I needed to do something so that people like me would have an option or at least be encouraged not to make a stupid mistake,” Schiefelbein said. “It was an inspired moment.” After months of planning, CARPOOL launched on September 16, 1999 and has been running successfully ever since. Suzanne Chambers, archeological anthropology senior and Director of Public Relations for CARPOOL said the main goal and mission is to provide reliable travel for College Station residents. “We strive to facilitate a safe and reliable commuting environment in the Bry-

an-College Station area by providing free, non-judgmental rides home to patrons whether they are intoxicated or just rendered incapable of transportation,” Chambers said. Chambers said since CARPOOL members work every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. during the fall and spring semesters they have to be passionate about their jobs and helping the community. “You definitely have to have the drive to serve because we do volunteer,” Chambers said. “We’re not paid, it’s entirely student run and we stay up all night driving people home.” Chambers said students should not feel wary about using carpool because of the organization’s confidentiality. “We are confidential. No matter what happens, we don’t ID you and we don’t check to make sure you are of age if you’re drinking,” Chambers said. “We aren’t a law entity so we aren’t going to turn you over to the police.” Elizabeth Barberena, community health junior and Deputy Director of Public Relations for CARPOOL, agreed with Chambers and said the aspect she enjoys most about CARPOOL is the impact the organization has on the community. “The most rewarding part is knowing that there have been so many lives saved,” Barberena said. “In a way it sounds weird because you don’t leave a carpool night thinking, ‘Oh I saved a life,’ but then you look at people who are like, ‘Oh I took CARPOOL, and you really helped me out,’ and realize you are doing something good for the community.” Information on CARPOOL can be found on www.carpool.tamu.edu or at their booth at the Memorial Student Center open house.

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students who are my scholarship recipients.” In 2012 The “Baby Trees,” as Duffie’s wife calls them, sold out and Duffie said he had to unfortunately turn down about 250 people who wanted trees of their own. Because of this event, Duffie said he has now streamlined and simplified the process so that the trees are available year round. “I go to the campus and collect acorns five to six times every year. I pick up five gallon buckets full of acorns and I bring them back here… I sprout them, because live oak acorns will sprout immediately, and then I grow them during the winter,” Duffie said. “I have some grow lights that keep them warm…and then I transplant them to one gallon containers and that’s the stage that I sell them.” Duffie said his trees can be found all over, including the Texas A&M Galveston campus, the Blue Bell creamery and the San Antonio Aggie Park.

“We’ve got trees everywhere,” Duffie said. “I am growing two trees now, one is destined for the new A&M campus in McAllen and the other is for the A&M law school in Fort Worth.” Deborah Austin, Class of 1987, said her Century Tree Sapling reminds her of the time she spent at the university. “I think it’s a really cool thing to be able to take home a piece of the university that was so influential on my life,” Austin said. People can find contact information, care instructions, historical facts about the Century Tree and updates on the students who have received scholarships at the Aggie Century Project website or Facebook page.

Campus Carry, said if a student sees a weapon that should be concealed they should report it. “Concealment cannot be broken, and if it is people should contact university police and report the incident,” Meyer said. “It’s the safest thing to do.” Meyer also said students should be especially cautious when it comes to securing their weapons if they choose to carry. “Security of weapons is a very important issue,” Meyer said. “The weapon must be on or about your person, and when it is not, it must be securely stored. The responsibility for doing that is on the license holder.” While some students are strongly for Campus Carry, others are strongly against it. Cody Harel, electronic systems engineering technology Senior, expressed his view on Campus Carry. “It’s a complicated subject...I’m no expert, but it worries me as a student to think about how I may be surrounded by things as dangerous as guns,” Harel said. CJ Schaeffer, landscape architecture junior, also shared his view on Campus Carry. “I stand for Campus Carry because if someone was to shoot up the school...I think they’d be put down a lot quicker,” Schaeffer said. “It’s probably more intimidating to go to a place where there are other people with guns who are willing to shoot back.” Given the polarizing nature of Campus Carry, Baron said he encourages students who wish to protest the law to refer to Texas A&M Student Rules, Appendix XI: Texas A&M Rules on Freedom of Expression. “UPD is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for everyone, including those individuals who wish to express their opinions about the new law,” Baron said. “The nature and size of the event or gathering will dictate the appropriate actions and manpower needed to maintain an atmosphere to ensure the safety of all participants and spectators.” Officially, the A&M Student Government Association stands behind Campus Carry. “The stance of the student government since [20142015 Student Body President] Kyle Kelly signed it into effect is that student government is for the bill that supported Campus Carry,” Student Body President Hannah Wimberly said. While the bill has been in effect for more than three weeks, as more students have begun return to campus, the UPD will give a Campus Carry presentation 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in Rudder Tower room 601. Information about which categories of locations on campus prohibit concealed carry can be found at http://www.tamus.edu/campus-carry-rules/.

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