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The A&M women’s volleyball team won its home tournament, while the soccer team lost to No. 7 Florida and Tennessee on the road in Knoxville, Tenn.
Prepared to cut A&M takes steps to reduce spending Jordan Wilson The Battalion For the past two years, students in Texas A&M’s current student body were focused on getting into college, transferring into A&M or simply keeping grades up. During this same period, University administration prepared for sizable state budget cuts, which the Texas legislature enacted during a special session in Austin this summer. Preparation for these cuts was a multi-year ordeal, but University President R. Bowen Loftin said the early work accomplished its goal. “For more than a year we have worked hard to prepare for a projected decline in state appropriations result-
ing from reduced state revenues,” Loftin wrote in a July 15 campus memo. “While this process was painful for all of us, I can now say with certainty that we planned accordingly for these difficult budgetary times.” According to the memo, the University prepared for $39 million in reductions, an accurate projection of the total impact of appropriation reductions. Sen. Steve Ogden, chair of the State Senate Finance Committee, said the legislature recognized the need to cut spending long before the most recent legislative session convened in January. The Bryan-College Station legislator added that A&M adjusted for
these cuts in such a way that students shouldn’t notice much of a difference. According to Ogden, state cuts to higher education institutions averaged around seven percent. Roughly 25 percent of A&M’s funding comes from the state. “What you should expect to see is that spending will be down 2-3 percent for the current year,” Ogden said. According to B.J. Crain, vice president of finance for A&M, the process of identifying more efficient ways of allocating funds and cost-saving methods began in the summer of 2009. For the past two years, Crain said, University and System administration acted
I’m just a bill ... ◗ Three laws passed by the 82nd Texas legislature — known around Austin as House Bills 9, 10 and 33 — changed the outlook of higher education in Texas. State legislators, A&M administrators and student leaders reacted to the laws. See Bills on page 5a
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Irene sweeps East Coast Natalee Blanchat & Angela Washeck The Battalion Hurricane Irene swept the East Coast this weekend, hitting New York City early Sunday morning. At least 21 were confirmed across six states, while more than 4 million people in the Northeast region have been left without power. In New York City, subway yards on Coney Island flooded, as did parts of Upper Manhattan. New York’s Hudson and East Rivers also overflowed. Early estimates of the damage ranged anywhere from $7 billion to $20 billion. Still, Irene’s impact in the Big Apple was less than expected. Eric Falcon, freshman international stud-
ies major at Princeton University, said things could be worse in his neck of the woods. “Princeton is pretty far inland, so we did not have to evacuate. Our power is out, so that is the storm’s biggest impact on us,” Falcon said. Falcon added that New York City, only a short commute from Princeton, lucked out. “NYC [just got] the tail end of things. The general consensus was that the storm was bad, it made a huge mess, and there are isolated patches of major flooding, but it pales in comparison to the doomsday forecasts we were told on TV and online,” Falcon said. KBTX meteorologist Shel Winkley said Irene’s force was less than anticipated because it took in dry air 24 hours before landfall. See Irene on page 3a
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After months of dry weather, residents in Brazos County saw rain for the first time Wednesday night — less than threetenths of an inch to be exact. According to the National Weather Service, College Station is 26 inches below its two-year rainfall average.The small storm, with winds ranging from 12 mph to 28 mph, brought down power lines and traffic lights Jon Agnew, the public information officer for Bryan Police Department said.” There were a few hours that evening we had gusty winds up to 30 miles an hour that did cause some damage and power outages,” Agnew said. AJ Adams, a sophomore general studies major, said he and his friends were overjoyed to see the slightest droplets in the arid county. “I was extremely pleased to get rain,” Adams said. “It was really pleasant to get a good storm in College Station.”Adams had a unique experience after the storm when a tree, 20 feet tall, fell from his backyard into a neighboring yard. “We braved the short part of the storm before we went to bed that night. When we woke up the next morning, the tree was down; it crushed a big metal fence separating our yard from the neighbor’s yard,” Adams said. Natalee Blanchat, Staff Writer
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The class of 2015 congregated Sunday for Freshmen Convocation in Reed Arena. Faculty speakers encouraged students to make the most of their time at A&M.
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Additions to Aggieland O’Dell Harmon Jr. The Battalion Each year Texas A&M welcomes students from across the world into the Aggie family and a long line of tradition. Thousands of freshmen were greeted in Reed Arena by the deans of each college as they gave advice to students before their first day of class. “Getting to see all of the other freshmen in one place together was really nice,” said Samantha Meadows, a freshman anthropology major. Dr. Ian Tizard, professor of veterinary pathobiology, took the stage as the 2011 Freshmen Convocation faculty speaker to talk about the importance of research and share his years of experience. “I liked Dr. Ian Tizard’s speech and analogies; they made me laugh,” said Mariah Stanley, freshmen forensic science major. Dr. Tizard said coming from North Ireland to Texas A&M was a wonderful experience and that no matter where you come from, you will always be an Aggie. Jeff Pickering, the student body president, took the stage next and led the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2015 in their
first official wildcat. “I liked the student body president’s speech about the convocation. It was really fun,” said Matthew Milanowski, freshman chemical engineering major. After the speeches, the Singing Cadets performed the Aggie War Hymn, accompanied by the Class of 2015 for the first time. “I can’t imagine the first football game, but that was definately my favorite part” said Caitlyn Espitia, freshman environmental design major. Friends and family clapped and cheered for their Aggies and mingled with other new students to exchange stories and make friends in the halls of Reed Arena. “I chose to come here because of family tradition,” Meadows said. “My whole family came here.” In addition to strong family ties, other students came here for the Corps of Cadets and military training. “I am at A&M because I am under marine contract and I like the whole atmosphere,” said Stanley. “I like being able to have military experience and still being able to have a social atmosphere and have
friends outside of the corps.” For many, the choice to come to the University was clear at a young age. “I was an eighth-grader and I came with my dad to a football game. It was a sea of maroon people saying ‘Howdy!’” Alexis Rider, freshmen business administration major said. Some Aggies came here to better the world. “I wanted to help people for a long time so I thought about building things,” said Espitia. “I want to be an architect to help people.” For others, it was a choice between the two biggest public schools in Texas. “I was trying to choose the best schools for engineering and business, and it actually came down between UT and A&M,” Michael Pursell, freshman general studies major said. “I thought about it and I choose A&M.” At the end of the convocation, the students were left with sentiment: “We are the Aggies, the Aggies are we.” “It was the only college I applied for and, once I got here, I felt like a was part of something bigger than myself,” Rider said.
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SEC-gate Mysterious source says A&M could leave Big 12 as early as this week Madeline Burns The Battalion According to a source with knowledge of Big 12 conference conversations, Texas A&M could depart the Big 12 as early as this week. Speaking on condition of anonymity, the source told the Associated Press that all signs point toward an exit. “No major surprises,� the source said. “A&M didn’t say they were leaving, but certainly gave every indication that’s what they plan on doing.� The source also said A&M could forfeit more than $20 million if it departs. A&M officials were less specific about the situation. “In terms of progress, the Big 12 does not have to ‘release’ Texas A&M,� said Jason Cook, vice president for marketing and communications. “We would have to formally withdraw from the conference. Such action has not occurred at this time..� Cook added that specific dates or timelines are “pure rumor and speculation� at this point. On Thursday, University President R. Bowen Loftin sent a letter to the Big 12 formally requesting withdrawal procedures, should A&M decide to leave the conference.
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“Hurricanes use the ocean’s warm waters as fuel, and dry air might as well be like pouring sugar in the gas tank – it’ll decrease their strength,� Winkley said. The meteorologist said East Coast officials were concerned because a summer of record rainfall had already saturated the ground. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate and National Hurricane Center Director Bill Read met at FEMA’s national headquarters to address the status of the hurricane. Napolitano reminded individuals that there is much work to be done, saying the New England isn’t “out of the woods yet.� “Irene remains a large and potentially dangerous storm. Hazards still persist in communities that have already seen this storm,� Napolitano said. “North Carolina, Virginia, and other mid-Atlantic states are focusing on search and rescue. Power outages remain an issue up and down the coast.� Napolitano reminded the mid-Atlantic residents caught in Irene’s destructive path to be aware of the dangers resulting
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“As I have indicated previously, we are working very deliberately to act in the best long-term interests of both Texas A&M and the State of Texas,� Loftin said in the Aug. 25 letter. “This truly is a 100-year decision. While we understand the desire of all parties to quickly reach a resolution, these are extremely complex issues that we are addressing methodically.� Cook said the University has not yet received a response from the Big 12. Matthew Fitzhenry, a senior biomedical sciences major, said he was in favor of the move to the SEC. “I think it’s a great move for Texas A&M and our athletic department, just because it will give us much more exposure than we’re used to having in the Big 12,� Fitzhenry said. “The Big 12 is a very unstable conference right now, mostly because of the actions of [UT Athletic Director] DeLoss Dodds and his cronies up there in Austin, but that’s a different story. The biggest positive I see coming out of this is the jump in recruiting that we’ll get.� If A&M leaves the Big 12, it will be the third school in two years to exit the conference, following Colorado and Nebraska. “The Big 12 went through a major upheaval last year,� Loftin told media. “We’ve gone through another one more recently. You can judge for yourself if that’s stability.�
from the storm, including downed power lines, flooding and generator issues. “Even though the storm has been downgraded, it poses no less of a threat to communities in its path,� Napolitano said. “We’ve got a ways to go with Irene.� The Secretary of Defense, Leon Panetta, issued a deploy order for up to 6,500 active duty military. Over 1,200 National Guard members were also called to help coordinate Hurricane Irene efforts. Senior meteorology major Tyler Tanton said Irene will be remembered for its massive land coverage. “Irene’s movement was almost parallel to the Atlantic coast,� Tanton said. “This enables the storm to impact land areas while still maintaining its strength to a degree. It allows the storm to continue pulling moisture off the Atlantic to maintain organization.� In an address Sunday evening, President Barack Obama said the days preceding Irene’s arrival are a “shining example� of the nation preparing for what he called “extraordinary challenges.� However, he cautioned that difficulties lie ahead. “The impacts of this storm will be felt for some time, and the recovery effort may last for weeks or longer,� Obama said. “This is not over.�
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HB 9 ◗ Currently, formula funding for institutions of higher education rewards increasing enrollments. House Bill 9 aims to change formula funding to be outcomes-based and rewards institutions based on degree completion rates. The bill reflects graduation rates, rather than admittance numbers.
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“I applaud Chairman Branch and Gov. [Rick] Perry on this bill. My goal is to make sure that we come up with some type of system to measure excellence and the quality of degrees we have.” — Jim Schwertner, Texas A&M University System regent
◗ Currently, students that are eligible for the TEXAS Grant program must demonstrate financial need and completion of the recommended high school program. This bill takes eligibility a step further by giving priority to students who meet two of four additional criteria specified in the bill. While this bill primarily affects high school seniors and incoming freshman, it also aims to ensure that the taxpayer dollars going towards financial aid are used for the most qualified and collegeready students.
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HB 33 ◗ Textbook affordability and availability are issues that many students face at the beginning of each semester. House Bill 33 aims to decrease textbook costs while increasing the availability of information necessary for the purchase or rental of textbooks needed for specific classes.
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minimize the effect on students by reducing spending and expanding bulk purchasing programs for items such as computers, supplies and copiers. In January 2010, Loftin asked college deans and department heads to prepare for the cuts, requiring proposals that identified internal reductions proportionate to the anticipated state reductions. Through these working groups, A&M began to prepare for what Loftin called a “worst-case scenario.” “Texas A&M began planning through Vice Presidents and Deans for a $60 million budget reduction/reallocation to be implemented September 1, 2011. Of this amount, $39 million would be set-aside for a potential state reduction and $21 million would be used to fund high-priority needs across campus,” Crain said in a written statement. While the budget was being debated in the legislature, many student groups and administrators lobbied for minimal cuts to higher education. The Student Senate voted unanimously in consecutive sessions to oppose higher educa-
tion budget cuts. “A&M is worth the investment for the state of Texas,” said Tanner Wilson, speaker of the student senate. “We’re frustrated that higher education was the first thing on the chopping block.” Cuts to higher education were originally set at as high as 20 percent, according to State Rep. Dan Branch, chair of the House Committee on Higher Education. Reduction levels were lowered during the regular and special legislative sessions. Branch said he believes there are two sides to how these cuts will affect higher education in Texas. “The good is the innovation and reinvention, in part allowed by digitalization, of higher education,” Branch said. “[However],these budget cuts will cause pain — less money will cause the need for hard decisions to be made.” Among the hard decisions were personnel reductions. In July 2010, the University laid off 66 university employees, mostly from the physical plant. Most colleges also froze hiring, leaving many faculty and staff positions unfilled. Many students felt the effects when registering for classes, with fewer class offerings and larger class sizes.ß
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volleyball | The Aggies play the Israel National Team at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at Reed Arena.
cross country | Runners compete in the Baylor Open at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 1 in Waco.
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Aggies run in IAAFs Read online about A&M sprinters competing in the 2011 IAAF World Championships.
A&M volleyball wins tournament Recap
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Aug. 26 Creighton def. UTSA, 3-2 (2515, 25-19, 25-27, 16-25, 16-14) Texas A&M def. Creighton, 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-16) Texas A&M def. UTSA, 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 25-21) Aug. 27 Texas A&M def. Creighton, 3-1 (25-22, 22-25, 26-24, 25-10 Texas A&M Invitational All-Tournament Team: MVP: Kelsey Black, Texas A&M Megan Bober, Creighton Laurel Sanford, Creighton Alisia Kastmo, Texas A&M Lindsey Miller, Texas A&M Allie Sawatzky, Texas A&M Elise Husky, UTSA
The Battalion The Texas A&M volleyball team came into the Aggie Invitational with a chip on their shoulder from last season and a fire to come back as a completely different team. With three games scheduled against Creighton and UTSA, A&M knew they would have competitive matches in front of them but that they were completely prepared for the task at hand. Although the Bluejays proved their toughness, the Aggies swept them in the season opener in Reed Arena 25-22, 25-17, 25-16. The Aggies struggled defensively in the first set against Creighton, but were able to regain their composure and
take the 1-0 lead over the Bluejays. After looking a little rusty early on, A&M took charge in the second game and caught Creighton off balance with every swing, showing their defensive weaknesses and inability to come back from behind. Game three looked like a trial run for the Aggies, as junior libero Tori Mellinger moved to outside hitter, and junior transfer Megan Pendergast made her debut in the libero position. Junior Alisia Kastmo showed that she is ready for the season and her responsibility on the right side after a tough season last year. Kastmo led the team with twelve kills
Sophomore setter Allie Sawatzky (6) and junior libero Tori Mellinger lead a breakout before a match in the A&M Invitational. Andrew Brunkhorst — THE BATTALION
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Soccer takes two losses in Tenn. James Solano
Francis Glynn — THE DAILY BEACON (Tenn.)
Aggie defenders Rachel Lenz (2), Mary Grace Schmidt (21) and Rachael Balaguer (24) swarm a player in the loss to Tennessee.
The Battalion The No. 17 Texas A&M soccer team lost two tough battles this weekend to No. 7 Florida, 3–2, and to Tennessee, 1–0, in the Tennessee Lady Vol Classic in Knoxville, Tenn. Despite the Gators scoring first in the 25th minute of Saturday’s matchup, A&M controlled the game offensively. The Aggies posted a 21-to-12 shot advantage and led in corner kicks, 4-to-1. “The first half was a pretty even half,” head coach G Guerrieri said. “We led 8-to-7 in shots and we
made some adjustments. We talked about things we wanted to do in the second half and the players came out and did everything but put the ball in the back of the net. I thought Florida did a great job of withstanding a lot of pressure by us.” Within 10 minutes of Florida taking a 1–0 lead, the Aggies responded with two goals of their own. In the 30th minute, freshman Annie Kunz began the rapid two-score rally when she nailed a highkick shot into the back of the net on a free kick from senior Merritt Mathias.
Recap Aug. 26 vs. No. 7 Florida L (2-3) Aug. 28 vs. Tennessee L (0-1)
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The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) named Texas A&M senior Tyra White to the preseason watch list for the 2012 Wade Trophy. White joins 25 women ballers on the watch list for “The Heisman of Women’s Basketball,” including four players from the Big 12 Conference. White is the top returning scorer (13.8 ppg) from the first championship team in school history White and also averaged 5.1 rebounds last season. The 2012 trophy winner will be announced during the WBCA National Convention, coinciding with the 2012 Women’s Final Four in Denver. Adrian O’Hanlon III, The Battalion
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Five minutes later, A&M would take its first and only lead of the match freshmen Kelley Monogue dribbled down the left side of the field and sailed a shot passed the Florida goalie for a 2–1 Aggie lead. With minutes left in the first period, Florida’s Taylor Travis headed a shot from Lindsay Thompson for a goal, taking a 2–2 tie into the half. The second half was gridlocked for the most part at 2–2, with great defensive efforts from both teams. Florida was able to draw freshman goalie Jordan Day out of the goalie box, where the Gators took full advantage and shot on goal, but sopho-
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Game four was a dominant showing as A&M put away the Bluejays, 25-10. A&M won the Aggie Invitational with a record of 3-0. Allie Sawatzky, Miller, and Kastmo were named to the All-Tournament team while Black received the MVP award. Black finished the tournament with a combined 42 kills and 43 digs to begin her senior year.
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which the Bluejays appeared better prepared against the Aggies. “It is tough playing the same team twice, especially when we beat them the first time in three games because we felt like we knew what they did,” Mellinger said. “It was basically like playing a different team because they played completely different.” Creighton took a quick lead and forced the Aggies to play catch up before they eventually won 25-22. A&M’s only loss came in the second set, as they were having trouble defending against the small ball and again trying to make up the early deficit. “I saw a little more fatigue that started to worry me a little bit, but I think we have enough depth and options to give people a few more breaks that they haven’t normally gotten,” Head Coach Laurie Corbelli said. After a serious locker room talk, the Aggies charged to a 19-11 lead. Creighton came back to tie it at 20 before A&M won 26-24.
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MAILCALL From Jeff Long, University of Texas class of 1966. I’ve been away from the state of Texas for a while now. I actually live over in SEC territory these days. I grew up in Houston and attended UT-Austin in the 60s and again in the 70s. We made great sport of making fun of Aggies, and of course, you returned the favor. Our football rivalry has always been intense — it sure seemed that way at the time. And of course, my desire that UT beat A&M — particularly in football — was always strong. You were the school we loved to hate. But now you’ve asked for a divorce and I suddenly realize how much you mean to us. So let me say a few things that may have been buried under our quite natural rivalry. I will be brief. We Teasips have always had respect for A&M academics. And, however we may act, we have a healthy respect for your athletics. And when we, at times, lose that respect, you bring us back to earth with a deserved thrashing. I truly hope that you stay in the Big 12. A&M is a quality institution that the Big 12 will not easily replace, if at all, and I think your departure will diminish us both. Sports are about rivalry and tradition. Few rivalries are as high proďŹ le and ancient as ours and the tradition is
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Moving in, a rush
(above) Parents help their children move into the dorms as they embark on their college career, Sunday. (left) Equestrain atheletes Darby Sharrod, senior animal science major, Caroline Amons, sophomore special education major and Kelsey Adams, senior forensic science major break from helping students move into their dorms. Photos by Robert Carpenter — THE BATTALION
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A victory for the wallet.
AT&T is giving Texas A&M University students a discount on their monthly bill.
$
9999
with 2-year wireless svc agreement on voice & minimum $15/mo. data plan required.
MOTOROLA ATRIX™ 4G Dual-core 1 GHz processor
4G speeds delivered by HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. Available in limited areas. Availability increasing with ongoing backhaul deployment. Requires 4G device. Learn more at att.com/network.
AT&T is the official wireless partner of Texas A&M Athletics.
% STUDENT DISCOUNT
10
Texas A&M University students, use FAN #3622918 to get a 10% discount from AT&T! Visit any AT&T retail location or att.com for details.
AT&T STORES Bryan 1801 Briarcrest Dr., (979) 777-7000 College Station 1505 Texas Ave, Ste. A , (979) 693-6214 1712 Rock Prairie Rd., (979) 695-2990 Limited-time offer. Subject to wireless customer agrmt. Credit approval req’d. Activ. fee $36/line. Coverage & svcs, including mobile broadband, not avail everywhere. Geographic, usage & other conditions & restrictions (that may result in svc termination) apply. Taxes & other chrgs apply. Prices & equip. vary by mkt & may not be avail. from ind. retailers. See store or visit att.com for details and coverage map. Early Termination Fee (ETF): None if cancelled during first 30 days, but a $35 restocking fee may apply; after 30 days, ETF up to $325, depending on device (details att.com/equipmentETF). Subject to change. Agents may impose add’l fees. Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge up to $1.25/mo. is chrg’d to help defray costs of complying with gov’t obligations & chrgs on AT&T & is not a tax or gov’t req’d chrg. Offer Details: Motorola Atrix 4G price with 2-year wireless svc agreement on voice & minimum $15/mo. data plan required is $99.99. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment. Smartphone Data Plan Requirement: Min. $15/mo. DataPlus (200MB) plan required; $15 automatically chrg’d for each additional 200MB provided if initial 200MB is exceeded. All data, including overages, must be used in the billing period in which it is provided or be forfeited. For more details on data plans, go to att.com/dataplans. Monthly discount: Service discount applies only to the monthly service charge of qualified plans and not to any other charges. Available only to qualified students and employees of colleges/universities with a qualified business agreement. Other service discount qualification requirements may apply. Offer may be changed or discontinued without notice. Restrictions, other terms, and conditions apply. See store for details. Screen images simulated. ©2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. Service provided by AT&T Mobility. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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