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Perry returns to public eye ROUND ROCK, Texas — Rick Perry acknowledged Monday that he’s not used to losing but also vowed “I’m not slipping off into the sunset” while promising to battle federal energy and environmental policies he says would cost Texas jobs. Making his first speech in his home state since abandoning his foundering presidential run nearly three weeks ago in South Carolina, the governor invoked his alma matter, Texas A&M, saying “all Aggies have a really interesting way of admitting defeat. You know, we’ve never been outscored, we just ran out of time. “The fact is I’m really not used to running out of time,” Perry said, “but I wouldn’t trade this experience
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Six students remembered March 9, 1942 - Nov. 21 Lorraine Farquhar ‘Patrick’ Armstrong III Patrick proved that education knows no age limits. Patrick, sophomore history major
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If you go ◗ 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in Academic Plaza ◗ The campus will be darkened at 10:20 p.m. ◗ At 10:30 p.m. an honor guard from the Ross Volunteer Co. will march across campus from the Corps of Cadets area to the plaza, where its members will fire three rifle volleys to honor the memory of these students. Buglers from the Aggie Band will play a special arrangement of “Taps.” ◗ Please remember to write letters to the families of the fallen. You may do this at the memorial box located in Academic Plaza, as well as at the tables in the Quad, Koldus Plaza and Wehner. ◗ Free parking in the University Center Garage will be available between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. ◗ Students living on campus are asked to turn off lights between 10:15 and 11 p.m. out of respect for the ceremony. Also, please remember that photography and cell phone use is prohibited. ◗ In case of severe weather, Silver Taps will be in an alternate location.
Jan. 25, 1993 - Dec. 29 George Robert Collins Jr. George truly lived life to the fullest. George, freshman general studies major
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The Battalion Although he didn’t fit the traditional college student mold, Lorraine Farquhar “Patrick” Armstrong III, 69, became a friend and comfort for many Aggies as he pursued a bachelor’s degree in history. A lifelong intellectual, Patrick proved that age could not deter a man from his passions. Enrolling at Texas A&M University at the age of 68 after a career in oil fields and the military, Patrick’s one-and-a-half years at Texas A&M showed that life’s obstacles are no match for human will. “He used to be an amazing skier,” Patrick’s ex-wife Susan Armstrong said. “He developed late-onset asthma and couldn’t ski later on, which was a major regret of his, but he was beautiful to watch on the slopes.” Patrick’s love for sports extended beyond skiing. He was also an avid aficionado of golf, and enjoyed being present at historic sports moments. “A favorite memory of his came from working at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics,” said Patrick’s daughter, See Armstrong on page 5
May 1, 1992 - Dec. 13 George ‘Robert’ Long III Robert lived Aggie values daily. Robert, freshman animal science major
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Sept. 30, 1989 - Dec. 22 Joseph Andrew Villavisencio
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The Battalion Freshman general studies major George Robert Collins Jr. was a gifted and enthusiastic Aggie, who, even in his short time at Texas A&M University, became a model Aggie. Collins died in his sleep on Dec. 29, 2011, though the exact cause of death is unknown. Collins celebrated life through faith and kindness, and “never met a stranger,” friends and family said. “He was kind to everybody, and helped people,” said his mother, Emily Collins. “He always had a smile on his face. He was such a special boy.” George had many talents, making him memorable to many people. According to his mother, George was quite the entrepreneur. George’s interests included buying and selling cars, and he even had his own business, iCracked. He would fix and sell iPhones to anyone at A&M. As a freshman, he was trying to get into the Mays Business School. George’s cousin, senior ocean engiSee Collins on page 4
March 5, 1990 - Dec. 5, Austin Vickers Warner Austin was a truly unique individual, known for his wit and kindness. Austin, senior communication major
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The Battalion George “Robert” Long III, freshman animal science major, died Dec. 13, 2011. Friends and family remember Robert as selfless and passionate — a true embodiment of the Aggie Spirit. Robert gave time to the homeless, to children in his community and to anyone with whom he came in contact. “He was always good with kids and would stop and take time to hang out and be a friend to them,” Robert’s mother, Sharon Long, said of her son. “We received several cards from younger kids saying how much Robert meant to them. Robert was an extremely caring person — kind and nice to everyone.” Lisa Harris, a family friend of the Longs, said Robert was as close to perfect as you could get. He was Godfearing, loyal and caring. “Robert and all of his friends used to hang out at our house frequently,” Harris said. “I’ll never forget the night before they started their senior year — he came over with a Diet Coke and a
The Battalion “He was a true Aggie. I don’t know if the school was made for him, or if he was made for Texas A&M,” Victor Villavisencio said of his son, Joseph. “He taught me what an Aggie is supposed to be.” Joseph Andrew Villavisencio, 22, was a senior radiological health engineering major and an offensive lineman for the Texas A&M University football team. Joseph died on Dec. 22, 2011, after being involved in a car accident. He was driving home to join family after a holiday football practice preparing for the Aggies’ bowl game later that month. The A&M offensive line served as honorary pallbearers for Joseph at a funeral service on Dec. 26. Joseph’s family remembers him as a leader of his peers, a man passionate about serving others and a talented athlete who was also dedicated to academics. “He was really passionate about biology and how the human body works. He wanted to improve the body and
The Battalion Characterized by the tattoos on his arm and his laid-back personality, Michael Vogel, graduate student in the Bush School, will be remembered for his service to his county. Michael was born on Oct. 27, 1987, to Donna and Gary Vogel. He died on Jan. 18, after suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. Michael is survived by his older brother, Aaron. “There are no answers,” said Michael’s mother, Donna Vogel. “It must have been something so deep to have bothered him that much.” Michael resided in Westerly, R.I., and graduated from Westerly High School. Growing up, Michael was a sports fan and adventure-seeker. He loved to hike, run, surf, skateboard, snowboard, play the guitar and do yoga. He also enjoyed traveling, and documented everywhere he went in a journal. He was even a certified scuba diver. “Mike was a very active person and
The Battalion Austin Warner — the best friend, the son — will be remembered by family and friends as a valued young man who was as quirky as he was kind. Jessica Williams, Austin’s best friend since first grade, said Austin may have been shy around people he didn’t know, but his vibrant character surfaced with familiarity. “You never knew what to expect from him,” Williams said. “He was very silly. He joked around a lot, and he was very smart.” Austin graduated from Hudson High School in Lufkin, Texas, where he grew up and spent most of his life. He graduated No. 7 in his class. “He was a genius,” Williams said. “He was the smartest person I ever knew.” Austin was the first person in his family to attend college for four years. His mother, Susan Carter, said even though it took him awhile to declare a major, Austin was close to finishing college.
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night,� Turner said. “When he does that and gets himself going with the dunks and running the ball in transition and being aggressive on offensive rebounding, that’s kind of his game. After allowing a 6-0 run to start the second half, the Aggies clamped down on defense and started making plays. Turner scored 15 of his 20 points in the second period, including a long ball that brought A&M within a bucket, 64-62. After ceding another Longhorn bucket, Ray Turner returned the favor with another and-1, cutting the lead to 65-64. Turner and Loubeau were efficient on the block for the Aggies, combining for 27 points and 10 rebounds. “I feel like nobody can really guard [Loubeau] one-onone,� Turner said. “He’s such a great, crafty scorer in the post. Both of them [Turner and Loubeau] knowing their roles and scoring is gonna help us out in the long run.� After a J’Covan Brown layup gave Texas the 67-66 advantage, the Aggies had a final chance to respond. Loubeau was fed the ball inside and looked to score, but hesitated and tried passing out to Elston Turner on the top of the key. Myck Kabongo swiped the ball and the pending free throws subdued the Aggies’ final run. “It was a critical possession,� Loubeau said. “I feel like I could’ve got a shot off but I tried to do the right thing and kick it back out.� The loss feels especially disappointing given the players will never be able to exact revenge, with the Aggies moving to the SEC next season and the Longhorns remaining in the Big 12. “We wanted to win not just for us but for the whole
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Senior forward David Loubeau attempts a shot down low in the 68-70 loss to rival Texas.
Game Review ◗ Both teams had three players score double digits: A&M’s Ray Turner (13), David Loubeau (14), Elston Turner (20) and Texas’ J’Covan Brown (20), Alexis Wangmene (10), Sheldon McClellan (15).
â—— Texas has now won the last ďŹ ve contests of the 222 game series.
◗ The Aggies will play the Iowa State Cyclones in Ames Saturday at 3 p.m. university, for all the college students and former players and graduates,� Turner said. “We know it was a big game for not just these basketball programs but for both of the schools.� The Aggies have five days to rest up before their next contest, a long road trip to
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Freshman forward Daniel Alexander dives for a loose ball. Senior forward David Loubeau leaps for a dunk in a 14 point effort against the Longhorns.
Sophomore center Keith Davis aggressively contests for possession against Texas’ Clint Chapman.
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Bush School of Government and Public Service. “He was an extremely intelligent person and had a love for learning that transcended every part of his life,� said Carly Hilley, public service and administration graduate student. “It was no question that Mike truly enjoyed his classes and loved sharing what he learned to his peers.� Hilley added that Michael’s worldview — developed through diverse life experiences — added to other students’ educations. “His desire to look beyond the pages of a book was contagious to all students. Mike had traveled to more countries and experienced more than any of us could ever imagine,� Hilley said. “He was a friend to us all and he will forever be missed by his professors and peers.� Michael’s awards and decorations include: Expert Rifleman Badge, Combat Action Ribb on Marine Corps Selected Reservist Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Duty Ribbon and Marine Corps Reservist Medal.
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PORTLAND, Maine — A tent city that’s among the longest-lived Occupy protest encampments is coming down as part of a new wave of eviction orders against demonstrators aligned with the movement in communities including Miami, Washington and Pittsburgh. Like in many other cities, Portland ofďŹ cials cited concerns about disturbances, public safety and sanitation at the park, which is supposed to close between 10 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. John Branson, attorney for Occupy Maine, argued that the Portland campers were demonstrating their rights to freedom of expression. He said campers will decide after they ďŹ nish the cleanup whether they want to continue to pursue the lawsuit.
full of life,� said Capt. Robert Altman, international affairs graduate student at the Bush School. “He was very respectful, but never afraid to ask why. He wanted to understand the why behind policy because he knew how it affected peoples’ lives.� A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Michael served in Al-Anbar, Iraq, during the 2007 troop surge. He left active duty as a sergeant to complete his undergraduate studies. While completing his undergraduate program, Michael spent a semester at sea and traveled to 13 different countries. In January 2011, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor of arts degree in political science. Michael was named the David Warren International Relations Scholar of the Year. Michael supplemented his education with policy internships with the U.S. Naval College and the Potomac Institute for Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. In the fall of 2011, Michael was named a Robertson Fellow at the George
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achievements, Joseph’s academic accomplishments included National Hispanic Scholar and AP Scholar distinctions. He also graduated valedictorian of his high school class in 2008. While in college, when Joesph was not working at his job researching nuclear safety, he was engrossed with Texas A&M football. On Saturdays in the fall, he wore No. 67. “He was so big that coaches in middle school wanted him to play football, because he was bigger than any high school kid. He was always
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learn how to make it better,� Victor said. Joseph’s interests were not limited to sports and academics. He also enjoyed music. In high school, Joseph was known to play the tuba with the marching band during halftime shows — even though he was not a member of the band. Along with musical
at the front. He loved it,� Victor said. Randy Bullock, senior petroleum engineering major and placekicker for the Aggies, said Joseph was always supportive of his teammates. “Joe was a good guy,� Bullock said. “He was a hard worker. He really helped the young guys coming in, especially the offensive line guys, to make sure they understood everything about the offense.� Joseph was known for his warm personality, and his authenticity attracted friends easily — especially in Carpool, where his father said
loved to help people. He didn’t like people to be sad at all,� Emily said. “People who were stranded on the street, he would go out there and fix tires and pull people out that had gotten stuck in the mud.� George found a home with the Christian population at A&M. “There was a good Christian core of people there. It was a good solid place to go,� Emily said. “He knew the people he would meet would be a great group of people. He had a lot of fun.� Although he was young, family members said George had a lot to offer about how to live life and how to enjoy the company of friends. “He just moved way too fast for life and he lived it large. Through our younger years I feel like he looked up to me a lot in our family, but in the end I find there are many ways I wanted to be like him and that I can still learn from him,� Ben said. “He taught me no one is a stranger, anyone can be your friend, and to make sure everyone knows you love them.�
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neering major Ben Collins, said he and George grew close during high school. He tried to encourage George to enjoy A&M and its many traditions. “I was pretty excited to have him here. I really wanted him to have the best time possible and love A&M just as much as I did,� Ben said. “We took him to his first football games, yell practices, and on our favorite mid-mester trip to the coast.� One way George made his mark was with his truck, an F-250 complete with train horn. “He got complements all the time on the truck and forced his way through traffic with his horn. I could hear that horn from my house on Anderson while he lived off of Marion Pugh,� Ben said. George had a strong faith, and liked to share it with others in need. Even before coming to A&M, he enjoyed helping others experience his joy in Christ. “He loved the Lord and loved to share that with people. He
Joseph used to hug everyone. “[Joseph] was a real teddy bear. He was so sweet, and so tall, and so good with people,� Victor said. “He touched so many lives. He just wanted to help people, and make sure they got home OK.� Bullock said Joseph was a lot of fun to be around, especially in class. “We were both engineering majors, so the first two years we had a lot of classes together,� Bullock said. “It was nice to have someone else in class that was just as tired. It made it easy to go.�
Joseph’s ethical convictions earned him an excellent reputation among his peers. He was known to live by the motto that he often quoted: “I will not compromise my morals in the face of peer pressure.� This was yet another reason A&M was a great fit for Joseph, his father said. “He was a true, true Aggie. He was what an Aggie should be,� Victor said.
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Lauren Armstrong MacEwen. Although Patrick spent much of his youth in the snowy hills of California, he went on to serve his country in steamy Vietnamese jungles. Enlisting in the Army at 18, he served for eight years, distinguishing himself many times over. “He earned a Purple Heart in Vietnam,” Susan said. “As a helicopter pilot, he would fly in to rescue soldiers, and one time his helicopter was hit and he was injured. He had a lot of military people in his family, and his father is a retired colonel. He had great respect for his family and served his country well.” After leaving the military as a Warrant Officer and piloting instructor, Patrick and his wife set up companies in New Mexico and West Texas, among them a saltwater disposal company, still running today. Patrick was also a motivational speaker for insurance salesmen. “He was good at everything he set his mind too,” Susan said. “He felt that we were never challenged in life with a problem we couldn’t solve. This helped him professionally, and helped bring hope to friends and family as well.” Later in life, Patrick returned to the studies he didn’t have a chance to pursue early in life. “He was a big believer in education,” Susan said.
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pack of Gobstoppers and said, ‘Mama Harris, I know this is going to be a hard week for you, so I brought you something to help you get through it.’” Robert’s radiant smile matched his caring personality. “He was always happy and smiling; that was the best part about him — his smile,” said freshman animal science major Christine Cobb. “It was definitely contagious. If you were having a bad day, he would truly make it better.” Robert was actively involved in athletics in his hometown of Crandall, Texas, where he enjoyed football, baseball and basketball during high school. He was also active with his church. “He went on a mission trip to New
Mexico and helped out with a homeless ministry in Dallas,” Sharon said. “He never complained about helping others, whether it was giving a homeless person his socks, or a child his Bible, he did it cheerfully.” Back in his hometown, Robert made a big impact. The Trinity Valley Sports Association will present $1,000 scholarships to a boy and girl every year in Kaufman County in Robert’s memory. “The reason the TVSA wanted to do this was because Robert was a great example to everyone in Kaufman County,” Sharon said. Sharon said Robert exemplified the core values of Texas A&M, and brought an enthusiasm for his school home. “He loved A&M. We had this old longhorn magnet, and every time he would come home from school, he would turn it upside down,” Sharon said.
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The Battalion A group of students thirsty for change transformed Mugwall’s into a concert hall Saturday night to celebrate accomplishments and to plan for the future. The Wells Project, a non-profit, studentled organization on campus, used the coffee shop to offer entertainment after an annual meeting that included members from as far away as South Carolina and Virginia. Members of the Wells Project convened in order to discuss the previous year’s successes while also managing events to come. “Our goal was to help the other branches all get on the same page and build up a communications network,” said Will Whitehill, a junior accounting major. “A unified front offers stronger service and more results.” The concert itself simply served as the entertaining cap to a productive weekend where new friends and colleagues could relax, enjoy a drink and reflect. Living Water International provided three performers for the evening, all sympathetic to the Wells Project’s cause. The cryptically-named rock group, Caleb, started the evening off with high-energy pieces before Jillian Edwards mellowed the crowd with her soft and melodic crooning. Finishing off the set list was former student Johnny Stimson, whose solo performances and pop covers left listeners warm and smiling despite the night’s chill. “I was so happy we could provide our brothers and sisters from out of state with a fun night before heading home,” Whitehill said. “Texas A&M is responsible for the Wells Project’s founding, still the largest in the nation. It’s up to us to set a strong example for the other branches.” Throughout each semester, the Wells Project works to raise awareness of the shortage and detrimental condition of drinking water in Africa. The 10 Days Challenge, organized every October, asks students to drink nothing but water for ten days and donate the money saved that way to Living Water, parent company to the Wells Project. The money is then pooled throughout the nation and invested towards construct-
ing clean and efficient wells in Rwanda. While the campus members never get the Informational chance to see the wells meeting for new members Tuesday or visit with the people they help, they say the @ 7:15 in Waynor work they do here is Hall For new gratifying enough. members or the “Along with buildcurious open to all ing wells and helping A&M students. improve life overseas, For info on joining Living Water also spreads the gospel and or donating: http://www.10days. teaches the Rwandan people about Jesus cc/ http://www.water. Christ,” said D’Ann Ayers, junior marketcc/ ing major. “And that’s also a huge part of what the Wells Project does here on campus. We’re activists and evangelists hoping to invest in people’s physical and spiritual quality of life.” The Wells Project meeting served to instruct new and junior members on leadership roles and how to better facilitate events at their respective campuses. To help with the task, the Wells Project worked in conjunction with Breakaway Ministries. Together, the two groups channeled their energies into strengthening their faith and friendships. “It was a blessing to work with Breakaway, and we made some very good friends there,” said Beth Pinto, junior elementary education major. “We’re both mutual fans of the other’s work, and I hope we get the chance to come together again in the future.” While Breakaway’s involvement in the Wells Project’s future isn’t clear, the coming semesters still offer prime opportunities for awareness and ministry. In the spring, members and volunteers will carry large buckets of water in a Waterwalk marathon to simulate the daily experience of travel between town and the sparse wells of the Rwandan region. Also, the Wells Project will have informational booths at many large campus events to answer questions and talk to anyone interested in the work they hope to accomplish.
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China and the U.S. have pledged to cooperate on boosting the global economic recovery.
China’s future leader in US BEIJING — In 1985, Xi Jinping led a delegation to Muscatine, Iowa, to study advanced hog-raising techniques. He comes back next week, preparing to lead the world’s most populous nation. Xi is China’s vice president and will take over the presidency from Hu Jintao next year. He will be in the U.S. to meet President Barack Obama and other leaders and introduce himself to a U.S. audience. His decision to
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year. He would sit around comparing airline reservations,” Susan said. “The family all said they’re really going to miss him.” Austin died of an illness in Sabine County Hospital in Hemphill, Texas. His death was as sudden to his best friend as it was to his family. “Life after Austin, you know, it’s hard, but I know the kind of person he was: very positive, an encourager, and he wanted to see me do the best I could do,” Williams said. Bill said he remembers talking with his son on the phone after every Aggie football game. “He was very into the football games; he went to almost every home game,” Bill said. Austin’s father also said Texas A&M was Austin’s first choice during high school. “A&M was his pick; he loved A&M,” Bill said. “Some people were trying to go to UT, but his first preference, and all of our preference, was for him to go to A&M.” Friends and family miss Austin’s calm, caring nature, loving spirit and unwavering friendship. “He was the greatest friend that I ever had,” Williams said. “I miss him a lot. He knew everything about me, and we just had that friendship — it’s just something that you never replace.”
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Austin finally decided on a major in communication. Williams said he was on top of things and always had some idea of what he wanted to do. “You never had to wonder,” Williams said. “He had it all together.” She said Austin even thought about moving to a big city to become an actor. “You never knew what was going to come out of his mouth; he was very unpredictable,” Jessica said. “Not a drama queen — I wouldn’t call him that, but he could act pretty well.” Austin also loved being outdoors. Bill Warner, Austin’s father, said they used to ride fourwheelers through the woods when Austin was on vacation from school. “We had a deer lease that we rode through,” Bill said. “He loved riding through the woods; he loved nature. He would go out in the woods by himself and sometimes he would worry me about being gone so long.” Austin also planned trips for his family members, who are spread along the East Coast, to get together once a year for a family reunion. “It was always his big job of the
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AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge on Monday upheld the Texas law requiring women to have a sonogram before having an abortion, saying an appeals court had forced him to declare the law constitutional. U.S. District Judge Sam Sparks had previously struck down parts of the law, but his latest ruling said he’s bound to follow the direction of the New Orleansbased appeals court.
nation School removes staff LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles school superintendent says the entire staff at an elementary school where two teachers were arrested on suspicion of lewd conduct will be removed while the school district investigates. Superintendent John Deasy (DAY’-zee) says 88 teachers and 40 support staff at Miramonte Elementary School are being replaced. He told parents during a meeting Monday night that a full investigation of allegations is disruptive and staffers also require support themselves to get through the scandal. The staff will be paid while on leave. Associated Press
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