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The ‘Freedom from Terrorism Memorial’, designed by four Texas A&M architecture students, is dedicated to the lives loss on September 11, 2001. It also memorializes those who lost their lives during the war on terrorism. Located at Trigon by the Quad.
Students and community reflect on the 16th anniversary of September 11, 2001 By Tenoch Aztecatl @tenochaztec On September 11, 2001, the United States of America suffered the single largest attack on American soil since the Pearl Harbor attack in 1941, with a death toll of nearly 3,000 Americans spanning across 3 states. To this day, 9/11 remains one of the most devastating dates in American history, with a hand of destruction so powerful that nearly every living American was affected. Sixteen years after that traumatic day, many Americans can still recall exactly where they
were or what they were doing on the day of 9/11. KBTX news anchor and executive producer Rusty Surette was working his second day as the five o’clock anchor for the Lake Charles, Louisiana news station, KVHP, when news of the attacks rang through. “We really didn’t think a whole lot of [the initial attack]. It was just kind of a thing we were keeping an eye on,” Surette said. “But then the second one hit.” Surette said he remembers the overwhelming silence that encompassed the entire room when footage of a second plane hitting the South Tower of the World Trade Center was broadcast live on NBC. “This was one of the only few times in my 23-year career that a newsroom has ever been
silent,” Surette said. “We just stood there for about five minutes watching the TV and I don’t remember anybody saying anything.” Moments after watching the second attack take place, Surette said he remembers police and fire department dispatches ringing into the newsroom signaling, ‘Attention all units: The United States is under attack.’ Surette said he recalled the immediate reaction by his news team to gather all information possible to be relayed out to viewers. “That will forever be the day that changed America,” Surette said. “Even so many miles and so many states away from where it actually happened, it just had a ripple effect on the country.” Doctoral student and Texas A&M communication professor Paige Gloeckner was a
student in her fourth grade class in Crawford, Texas when news of the attacks reached her elementary school. George W. Bush’s second headquarters, Prairie Chapel Ranch, was also located in Crawford at the time of the attacks, and Gloeckner said she remembers the large police and secret service presence as her school was evacuated. “At first it was more curiosity of what had happened,” Gloeckner said. “And then later on it became kind of, ‘Oh my god, what happened? This is so sad.’” Gloeckner said she remembers being picked up from school by her mother and having the events explained as reality began to set in. “It was odd as a nine year-old, you don’t really know what’s going on,” Gloeckner said. 9/11 ON PG. 2
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November will mark the next phase of the expansion of the sidewalks on University Drive.
Ensuring pedestrians’ protection University Drive to undergo sidewalk safety expansion By Tyler Snell @Tyler_Snell2 No longer will students walking along University Drive have to narrowly avoid cars while trying to stay on the sidewalk or off the road where a sidewalk doesn’t exist. The city of College Station plans to start the final phases of sidewalk improvements in November to increase the safety of pedestrians. The University Drive Pedes-
trian Safety Improvement project is a part of a bond issued in 2008 that will make the sidewalks along University Drive 12 to 18 feet wide and add new pedestrian signals. The project is projected to be completed in one year. “There are so many pedestrians that cross University Drive, so the wider sidewalks and improved signals will give more time to cross,” Emily Fisher, Public Works assistant director for the city of College Station, said. “I’m definitely looking forward to improving that safety.” This improvement project has been in the works since 2008 and
Fisher said it has involved collaboration with both Texas A&M and the Texas Department of Transportation. “When we do a bond package, you basically authorize the city to go into debt to pay for the improvement,” Fisher said. “You have to stack it, so this was one that we pushed back to the end of the seven year bond period, [and] it’s taken a lot of coordination with A&M and TxDOT.” The sidewalk project was originally started by TxDOT with the pedestrian wall along Northgate. EXPANSION ON PG.4
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Next man up With the injuries that have plagued the Texas A&M team so early in the season, the next man up has never been more important. When running back Keith Ford went out for the game following an apparent injury, the Aggies looked to running back Kendall Bussey to provide a spark in Ford’s absence, and he did just that. Despite not starting the game, Bussey became A&M’s leading rusher of the night, rushing for almost 100 yards on 15 carries. Not only that, he also scored the goahead touchdown that broke the tie.
Jake Hubenak needs to step up as a leader Although the Aggies have a leader on the offense in junior wide receiver Christian Kirk, he can only do so much. Senior quarterback Jake Hubenak has the potential to be the other leader that the offense can look to. Freshman quarterback Kellen Mond, although very talented, is young and lacks the in-game experiences that shape a leader. It was evident when Hubenak came in with a little under 10 minutes left in the third quarter that the offensive tempo — which was dismal for the majority of the game — returned to the fast pace that wasn’t seen since the first half of the UCLA game. Hubenak brings experience and leadership that he has gained through his career, which includes his stints at both Oklahoma State and Blinn College . GAME ANALYSIS ON PG.2
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Offensive productivity The Aggies went two full quarters without producing any points. They punted the ball away six times to the Colonels and were 10-of-19 on third down conversions. Dropped passes and miscommunication with the receivers played a big part in the lack of production. The A&M receiving corps averaged as a whole less than 200 yards, whereas Nicholls State’s receiving corps produced over 250 yards. For A&M to score 44 points in the season opener at UCLA and then return home and produce about half of that in their home stadium definitely yields some concern.
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Junior wide receiver Christian Kirk had six receptions for 47 yards and a touchdown versus Nicholls State.
Defense held its own Despite giving up 264 yards in the air, the Aggies run defense held the Colonels to less than 75 yards on the ground. Defensive lineman Daylon Mack was disruptive up front on the line and was in the mix of many plays. The new faces on the defense have made an instant impact on the playing field. True freshman defensive back Debione Renfro caused a fumble, which he recovered early in the third quarter. Sophomore linebacker Tyrel Dodson sealed the A&M victory after intercepting the ball at the Nicholls State 19-yard line. Coming into the season, there were questions about the defense and how they would fare after losing key players. However, the young defense shows a lot of promise this early in the season.
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Closing out the game The win was ugly, but, regardless, it was a win. Last week at the Rose Bowl, the Aggies had multiple chances to close out the game considering the lead, however they were unable to do so. This week after Nicholls State tied the game up early in the fourth quarter, the A&M defense stepped up and held the Colonels from scoring. On the offensive side of the game, despite several failed attempts to score, A&M kept pushing forward with the help of Hubenak and Bussey. Regardless, A&M is 1-1 on the season. However, this level of performance will not cut it when it comes down to SEC play a few weeks from now.
9/11 CONTINUED “But as I started to become more older and educated, I started to realize more of the global effects that [9/11] had.” While many Americans still recall every detail of those catastrophic events, there are also a large number of younger Americans who may not remember anything from that tragic day. Yet still, the impact of 9/11 can be seen in everyday American life. Wildlife and Fisheries junior Alaya Keane said she does not remember anything from the day of the September 11, 2001, attacks, however her family was sure to explain the significance of the attacks to her.
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“Coming from a military family and having your dad sit you down and try to explain what a terrorist attack is and you’re just trying to understand it and wrap your mind around it … it’s kind of weird,” Keane said. No matter how much time may pass since 2001, the U.S. will continue unite in the face of adversity and remind the coming generations of the 9/11 attacks. “I think it’s really important for us to kind of sit back and reflect on that,” Keane said. “Because, even if we don’t remember it, our parents do, our grandparents do. It’s not affecting some of us directly but it definitely still affects our society today.”
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“I love it. It’s really exciting. I feel like I’m involved with the game.” Guillermo Saucedo , business freshman
“That was my first Aggie game ever and I went with my Impact group, they didn’t like it that much, but I’m not really opinionated on it.” Taitelyn Morris, ag economics freshman
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“It’s an interesting way to do things, it reminds me of high school a little bit. But I thought it kinda got everyone a little hyped when we were able to get the first down.” Connor Tinsley, industrial distribution junior
“I don’t really mind it either way. I kinda got used to it, I’m from Kansas City so they always do, ‘And that’s another Chiefs first down,’ so they do the same thing.” Briscoe Elliott, community health senior
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In addition to offering coffee, P.O.V. serves grab-and-go lunches, cheeses, wine and beer.
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Workers at P.O.V. aim to deliver a high quality for each coffee order. With coffee beans sourced from San Antonio.
Wednesday, Sept. 6, P.O.V. coffee house made its debut in the Bryan-College Station area and completed its first day of business. Located in the Lake Walk Town Center P.O.V. incorporates high windows and simple decor for an airy, modern atmosphere. Peggy Trott, general manager of the property, said the proposed idea for the property was to build a Starbucks branch. However, Trott and her team had larger aspirations and said the desire is for the coffee shop to become a place where guests can share their points of view and feel welcomed. “We want to make P.O.V. a gathering place for people who live within two to three miles,” Trott said. “This is their home. If you’re a mom [with] a stroller, you can stop in. If you’re in business, on your way to work, stop by. If you need a place to grab something quick, you can come in and grab lunch. Even if you need a place to sit down, curl up with a book, study, or have a meeting.” Along with beverage options, P.O.V. offers freshly baked breakfast items, including their signature sticky bun, salads and sandwiches. In line
with their regional focus, Trott said finding the right coffee supplier was vital. “We had to look for someone who was really passionate about coffee,” Trott said. “That’s why we went with [Merit Roasting Co.] out of San Antonio. They have ties to our area because the owner is a former student from A&M. Everything comes as a full bean and is ground here. The beans don’t sit on the shelf longer than three weeks. It’s truly a fresh cup of coffee every time.” College Station native Lauren Allen has been working for the company since July, and said she wants every customer to experience the perfect cup of coffee, however that looks like for each individual. “Having everything locally sourced gives us the point of view of the community,” Allen said. “For example, our cups feature William Joel Bryan, who is the namesake of Bryan, Texas. We have another with James Earl Rudder, and other important figures in the community. It reflects the culture of our place.” Sociology senior Melanie Bell said she discovered P.O.V. when a friend posted a photo to social media from the location. After noticing that it was in close proximity to her apartment complex, Bell decided to try
P.O.V. out as a study spot. “It isn’t too expensive, and they have all the basics,” Bell said. “The internet is working really well. It’s not too loud, which is good. It’s very modern and industrial. It’s just very calming and there isn’t too much going on, so you aren’t distracted.” Aaron Taylor, P.O.V. employee and Blinn College student, said he has had an interest in coffee from a young age as he grew up watching his parents drink it every morning. “Coffee is my passion,” Taylor said. “I worked at Starbucks for about two years, so having the opportunity to work at a place that’s just opening, I couldn’t pass it up. Coffee has the ability to actually keep you going through the day, especially in college.” Trott said both customer service and creating a sense of community are the central values for the coffee house. “We want it to be a great experience,” Trott said. “You’re not going to be a number when you come in. We understand that there needs to be speed of service, but there’s also got to be an emotional connection with the service. We’re going to be that, and we’re going to be the place where you can sit down and people will know who you are.”
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Grounded in History A background on Texas A&M’s buildings and statues By Brad Morse @bradsmorse53 RICHARD COKE BUILDING
HURRICANE HARVEY: The Road to Recovery
Panelists: Dr. Danny Davis, Dr. Dave McIntyre, Professor Ron Sievert Moderator: Dr. Justin Bullock
Thursday, September 14, 2017 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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Completed in 1951, the Richard Coke Building currently houses Texas A&M’s administrative offices, as well as the Undergraduate Programs Office for the College of Liberal Arts. When the building was completed, M. Thomas Harrington, university president at the time, moved the university’s administrative offices to the building from their old location. Named after Richard Coke, who served as the Texas governor from 1874 to 1876, the building is noted for its pink-colored brick and stout shape. Coke was among the first faculty members at A&M, and was instrumental in the college’s founding.
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Located across the street from the Student Memorial Center, the Koldus building, named after John J. Koldus, houses the Student Services offices. This includes the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, offices for the Student Government Association, the Veteran Services Offices, the Prospective Student Center, storage space for student organizations and meeting rooms available to rent out, among other things. Before the Koldus Building was built, the location was home to the G. Rollie White Coliseum, where the Aggies volleyball team played. The Coliseum was demolished in 2013, and now Koldus stands in it’s place.
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Come spend the afternoon with us as we celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Commons. After a two year, 49 million dollar renovation and expansion project, we are open for business! Enjoy light refreshments while touring the newly remodeled facility.
To ensure safety, the City of College Station is currently working on making sidewalks and crosswalks on University Drive wider.
EXPANSION CONTINUED The expanded sidewalks and new signals are phases two through five of the project. “The first phase was completed by TxDOT, and we are picking up where they stopped,” Susan Monnat, project manager, said. “There’s places where we don’t have any sidewalk and places where we have very narrow sidewalk and we are actually trying to connect to the improvements we have done previously.” A new pedestrian crosswalk will also be implemented at College Avenue and Bizzell Street, where pedestrians will be able to cross diagonally across University Drive. Monnat said the city has plans in place to accommodate both pedestrians and traffic during the construction. “There will be times we reroute pedestrians around certain areas because there is not a practical way to make the area along University safe,” Monnat said. “We will basically have some areas that are closed off and maybe have to reroute around a block. Otherwise, it will be done with water-filled barricades to keep pedestrians safe.” The City of College Station also plans to
start road widening projects in the southwest area of the city next year. Roads included in the project are Holleman South, Rock Prairie Road and other roads around The Barracks town homes, a student housing complex. “These are some big improvements to help out this part of town with the mobility of traffic in and out as well as the safety of these intersections,” James Smith, project manager, said. “There is a big student population growing on the southwest side of town, so getting this infrastructure down and helping the community in this area is something we are looking forward to and looking forward to getting completed.” Monnat said the expected projects will not only make it safer for pedestrians but will also increase the mobility of pedestrians and vehicles in an expanding College Station. “We are going to take it and make sure we have wide enough sidewalks to accommodate the number of people coming through there,” Monnat said. “There are some places where there really isn’t a sidewalk, there’s not really a safe place and people are just squeezing past in the few feet before you actually get to roadway.”
AGGIELAND YEARBOOK It’s not too late to order your copy of the 2017 Aggieland Yearbook, a photojournalistic record of the 2016-2017 school year. The 115th edition of Texas A&M’s Official Yearbook will be available before the holidays.
Go online to aggieland.tamu.edu or call 979-845-2613 to make your purchase.
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Don’t forget to preorder your copy of the 2018 Aggieland yearbook. The 116th edition of Texas A&M’s official yearbook. Ordering can be done online at aggieland.tamu.edu, or by calling 979-845-2613. Distribution will be the Fall 2018. 2016 Aggielands and previous yearbooks are now on sale. Stop by room L400 in the MSC or call 979-845-2613.
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