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First SBP debate Student body president candidates address questions submitted by students at 7 p.m. Monday at the George Bush Library. The Batt will tweet live from the event, @thebattonline.
The Battalion Aggieland Yearbook and The Battalion are two of the University’s oldest traditions. Through the work of dedicated Aggies, both organizations have received numerous state and national awards. Kalee Bumguardner, graduate student in agricultural leadership, education and communication, is the first Aggie to be editor-in-chief for The Battalion and the Aggieland. Bumguardner was editor-inchief for The Battalion for summer 2009 and the Aggieland Yearbook in 2011. Many Aggies have worked for the two organizations, but she is the first to serve as editor-in-chief on both. Bumguardner worked many posts at the Aggieland, but said her favorite part of being involved with the yearbook was making the designs. “I loved organizing everything, and I had the best staff I could ask for, so it was lots
Story stats ◗ Bumguardner produced 42 issues of The Battalion in summer 2009 and wrote 21 stories. ◗ Throughout her four years as an undergraduate at Texas A&M, Bumguardner wrote 39 articles.
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Softball The A&M softball team left its season debut tournament with a 3-2 record, including victories against two Top-10 teams, Stanford and Arizona.
Tennis The Aggie men’s tennis team knocked off Texas, 4-3, in Houston before falling to Tulsa, 1-6.
Track The Aggie men’s and women’s track teams took first place finishes Saturday at the Texas A&M invitational.
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The men’s and women’s basketball teams took a beating Saturday against Iowa State, 46-69 (men’s), and Baylor, 48-71 (women’s).
Kalee Bumguardner, graduate student in agricultural leadership, education and communication, is the first student to have served as editor-in-chief of both The Battalion and the Aggieland.
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Donors take peek into MSC Amber Jaura The Battalion The grand spaces, historic settings and polished features of the renovated Memorial Student Center were on full display Friday evening for the project’s financial contributors, chronicling another step leading to the building’s April 21 opening. More than 200 donors in the Flag Room of the renovated Memorial Student Centerfor the MSC “First Reveal,” organized by the Texas A&M Foundation. The event recognized guests for contributions to the MSC renovation and expansion. Speakers included Texas A&M President R. Bowen Loftin, Texas A&M Foundation President Ed Davis and MSC President Elizabeth Andrasi, nonprofit management certificate stu-
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Donors socialize in the MSC Flag Room Friday during the MSC First Reveal. Architects sought to preserve the historic room’s personality through the process. dent. The night’s main event was a lottery that matched the building’s pillars with donors — a new feature in the building. Contributions for that merited naming rights for Flag Room and Twelfth Man Hall pillars were $200,000
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The Battalion Student body elections are right around the corner. Sunday night signaled the start of a busy campaign season as more than 120 candidates vying for campus leadership positions reviewed rules and regulations before pre-campaigning kicks off Monday. Hopeful senior and junior yell leaders, senators, class presidents, residence hall advisors and the six candidates competing for student body president attended the mandatory meeting, held by the election commission board, to address questions and learn about the voting process before diving into the campaign trail. Kyle Jackson, finance graduate student
and election commissioner, said candidates have to become knowledgeable about the rules so that they do not conduct a blind campaign. He said candidates will have more freedom this year to speak freely to organizations. The change came after a unanimous vote by student senators in the fall to alleviate previous speech restrictions. “The election commission board used to monitor when candidates were allowed to speak and it was a little bit restrictive,” Jackson said. “It really isn’t right to restrict that speech and we wanted to let the students be able to get their messages out and that a student with a vision can run and be successful.” Student Body President Jeff Pickering said the new rules remind students that the nominees are more than brightly-colored campaign signs or a “catchy slogans” — messages that were inhibited in previous See Elections on page 6
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Freshman sprinter Aikan Graham contributes to a 211 point effort as both the men and women placed first at Saturday’s A&M Invitational.
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Thieves target students Robby Smith The Battalion Students carry around more than just textbooks and spirals. They have laptops, tablets. phones, cameras and thumb drives, which can make studying more convenient. Recently, toting electronic devices has made studying more of a risk for some students. One MacBook was reported stolen from Starbucks on Northgate to the University Police Department, or UPD, in late January. While coffee patrons attempted to apprehend the thief, they failed to stop him. Laura Smith, English graduate student, witnessed the theft while she was studying at Starbucks. Smith left a written statement of her account with local police. “A guy with an Apple laptop got up to go to the restroom,” Smith said. “Then suddenly I saw a guy running out the door with his laptop. A woman by the door threw out her arm to stop him, but he ran past her. Another guy pinned him temporarily and yelled, but he had his own laptop in his lap to protect and was unsuccessful at stopping him.” Smith said the suspected thief ran to a red idling car and sped away. The individual was black and wearing dark clothing. The car was unidentifiable because the license plates were covered. “It is kind of alarming because so many people study there and it is so close to campus,” said Katie Mouton, senior agriculture science major. More thefts at Starbucks have been reported since the beginning of the semester. Smith said Starbucks employees said there is some sort of ring targeting Apple laptops specifically. Local baristas declined to comment on the issue and attempts to contact corporate media offices for Starbucks Coffee Company were unsuccessful. According to Sgt. Allan Baron of the University Po-
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Students study at Starbucks on Northgate. According to UPD, 555 thefts were reported in 2011. lice Department, there were 555 thefts reported to UPD in 2011. The most common items reported stolen are bicycles, iPhones, laptop computers and iPods. “It is also important to record the serial numbers of your personal property,” Baron said. “Law enforcement agencies have the ability to enter serial numbers and owner-applied numbers of stolen property into a national database, accessible by most all law enforcement agencies in the country.” There are several security applications that can be utilized to protect electronic devices. Applications such as GadgetTrack, LoJack, PC PhoneHome, MobileMe and SmartProtect allow individuals to track their devices if lost or stolen. “This not only helps increase the odds of recovery, but is helpful to the police in locating those responsible,” Baron said. According to UPD, most thefts on campus occur in areas that experience a higher volume of student traffic. “It is not uncommon to receive numerous reports of
theft from residence hall areas, library facilities and student recreation facilities,” Baron said. Though UPD has jurisdiction in the Northgate area, the College Station Police Department is the primary responding agency. Additionally, the UPD Crime Prevention Unit offers free theft prevention presentations and programs, as well as conduct free security surveys of campus departments and buildings. UPD approaches the issue of theft aggressively, including but not limited to uniform or plain-clothed police patrols, video surveillance, checking local pawnshops and networking with local law enforcement agencies. While UPD is putting in their own effort, students also are becoming more aware since the Starbucks thefts have begun. “I now take my belongings with me every time I go to the restroom or something and just leave a jacket or something to save my spot,” Smith said.
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Last year, I managed one of the most sucsage, you have to make passers-by concessful student body president campaigns in nect the dots. They can look at 30 of your recent history — ushering in Jeff Pickering signs for a week, but that requires no active as a fresh, new face to student government. thought on their part. To combat that We were the underdog from the start, but sentiment, our marketing manager — Mary with some careful planning and a dedicated Grace Joseph, senior English major — and campaign team, we were able to pull off a Jeff devised one of the simplest strategies to decisive runoff victory with almost 63 perbe recognized by all of campus. We made cent of all votes cast. one giant banner with our distinct logo and How do you run a successful campaign? placed it in the most prominent location How do you market your ideas? Where do possible: Academic Plaza. When students you invest your budget? Who do you need passed by, they may have thought “What in to talk to? Dozens of questions come to mind Aggieland is that!?� But when they walked when mounting a serious campaign for stuby H2O fountain, they saw a Pick Pickering dent body president, but the honest key to a banner emblazoned with that same logo and successful campaign is the type of people you our campaign’s message. Not to mention, have holding your signs, wearing your students found some of their closest t-shirt and tweeting about you. friends wearing our t-shirts in their We’ve seen, even on a classes almost every day. The recipe national stage, that the best To win this campaign, you for success is marketing doesn’t guarantee have to be creative. You must simple, but it is anything. Campaigning is think outside of the box and all about how much more than a few parlor continue to innovate when you execute. tricks; things of that nature can you speak to clubs and organibe one-upped every day. Buildzations, your signs need to stand ing consensus among the Corps of out, you have to engage students Cadets, Memorial Student Center exin a way that doesn’t come across as ecutive officers, Greek Life presidents won’t abrasive, but above all else, you must do so even guarantee a decisive win. with integrity. The real secret to success is a dedicated, The recipe for success is simple, but it is steady base of support from all over campus. all about how you execute. I look forward A diverse group of influential students is the to a healthy and robust debate in the coming single-most critical requirement of a winning weeks and I encourage every student to ancampaign. It is far more advantageous to swer the call to service, whether that means share your vision with influential people in running for student body president, camfive different organizations than 30 people in paigning for student senate, competing for one organization. Yell, or choosing a candidate and making his How your supporters campaign matters, or her campaigning a successful one. Even too. if this isn’t for you, slow down now-andWe always stressed to our team that stuthen to see what the excitement is all about dents aren’t fond of campaigning, or fancy because, after all, whoever is elected to serve rhymes echoing through West Campus. as Student Body President will represent our Instead, it was far more important that we thoughts, needs and opinions for the next lived Jeff’s vision for a more united Texas year. A&M by saying “Howdy� when we walked across campus and wished students a good day when they passed our signs. People want to be treated well. Retail politics has Ryan Davenport is a senior its place, but it shouldn’t be intrusive or arinterdisciplinary studies major and rogant, no matter how energetic or amazing executive vice president for the your candidate is. Student Government Association. When it comes to marketing your mes-
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2,3,4 and 5/bdrm. CS duplexes. Very nice, garage, on shuttle, tile, fireplace, w/d, fenced, lawn service, pets o.k. Available August. Details and photos available online. http://arduplexes.com info@arduplexes.com 979-255-0424, 979-255-1585. 2-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 979-219-3217. 2/1 CS duplex, available May and August, pets allowed, privacy fenced backyard, tile floors, blinds and ceiling fans, W/D connections, lawncare included, E-Walk shuttle route, $650/mo, 979-218-2995. 2/2 fenced yard, covered deck, pets ok, tiled living and kitchen, hardwood bedrooms, available June 1st, 979-204-1950. 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. 2bd/2ba 4-plex. Spacious floorplan, W/D connections, close to campus. $550/mo. www.aggielandleasing.com 979-776-6079. 2bd/2ba 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. 3 rooms available for male students in 4/4 condo, Southwest Parkway, W/D, pool, on shuttle, $395/room, cable paid, available August, 361-816-1224.
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that was filled by the Memorial Student Center.” Nelson said he came from a small town in south Texas and the MSC was a place he could come with his thoughts and escape. “In the MSC we could hide out, study, do whatever we needed to do. If your parents came to see you the MSC is where you brought them,” Nelson said. “So when this opportunity came up we sent a letter and reminded everybody about the significance of the MSC in our lives when we were on campus and then the importance it plays in the lives of the Aggies who follow us. It
needs our help because this place is as important to present students and future students as it was to us.” Nelson said, as class agents, they continue to attend all meetings with the Association of Former Students and keep up to date with the changes on campus. He said donating to the MSC campaign is just as important as contributing to scholarships because it gives the students a place to call home. John Mayfield, class agent for the Class of 1958, said he and his co-class agent steered funding for their class’s pillar and still continue to work for
the MSC campaign. He said it is a wonderful way to connect back to the place they love. “I learned a long time ago that if you love Texas A&M you never quit working for her. In 1951, my Mama and Daddy brought me here as a kid. I have a card in a safety deposit box that Dwight Eisenhower signed when the MSC opened in 1951,” Mayfield said. “It’s a pleasure to be back and see the MSC grow and mature further and be something special for the students.”
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FOR RENT 3/3,3/2 Houses, Townhouses &Apartments, 1250-1400sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, walk-in pantry &closets, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing, excellent specials. 979-694-0320. www.luxormanagement.com 3bd/2ba House, great location! Minutes from Northgate. Hardwood floors, large fenced yard, lots of storage. $1200/mo. 936-366-0658. 3bd/3ba. Duplexes. Close to campus, Great backyards. Fairly New! 979-693-4900.
FOR RENT Canyon Creek 3/3 Townhome, Recently furnished & decorated, includes Cable, HD Flat screen, WiFi, 2 privacy-keyed bedrooms available with private baths, $500 per BR (prefer Jr., Sr., graduate students or 5th year former Corps members), 501-833-8261, 501-765-0748, paschalg@comcast.net Duplex, rent 2bd/1ba. Beautiful, quiet! Remodeled, all new, many extras! New drapes, in College Station. Convenient to everything! Fenced backyard. One week free. 979-422-3427. Call for specials.
4/2/2 pre-leasing house. near campus, shuttle-route, fenced-in yard. Rent $1400/month. Don’t miss! (979)255-8637, (979)229-4222.
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4/3, 3/3 &3/2 Houses, Townhouses, Duplexes &Fourplexes, 1250-1700sqft. Very spacious, ethernet, large kitchen, extra storage, W/D, great amenities, on bus route, now pre-leasing, excellent specials. 694-0320. www.luxormanagement.com
Free cable/internet access! One month free rent! 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 8:30-5:30 Monday-Friday. hillstoneonthepkwy@yahoo.com
4/4.5, 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 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, granite countertops, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 4bd/4ba Brand New House in great CS location, Don’t Miss. Walk, bike or shuttle to tamu. All appliances included. Available August. $2400/mo. (979)255-8637, (979)229-4222. 4bd/4ba houses. Brand New, great size, great location, AAF 979-693-4900. August Leasing. 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com Balcones Apartments, 3/2, available now, fully remodeled, internet and water included, $895/mo, 979-703-8282. BRAND NEW HOUSE! 5bd/4ba, walking/biking distance from A&M, on shuttle route. Available May or July move-in 2012. Don’t Miss! $2400/mo. (979)255-8637, (979)229-4222. Brand new luxury condos, granite countertops, tile flooring, great location. 979-693-4900.
Free ethernet and cable, paid water, Campus shuttle. Preleasing, Great Prices. AggieApartment.com, 979-693-1906 Furnished Woodlands sublease. 1-bedroom of the 2bd/2.5ba townhouse. Spring Semester. W/D, cable, internet. $495. 713-249-3271.
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HELP WANTED Apartment Clerical/Marketing, part-time, flexible hours. 979-822-1616. Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. aggieresponse@gmail.com Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment.
Gleissner Hall, Northgate area. Walk to campus. Water, sewer, garbage paid. 1/1 $555/mo., 2/1 $665/mo. 979-846-8981.
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of fun working with all of them last year,” Bumguardner said. “Putting together a 700-page book … it’s just really aweinspiring to know that I created something that people will be reading so far into the future.” Kelbye Gaskill, editor-inchief for the 2012 Aggieland and junior agricultural communications and journalism major, said Bumguardner’s experience and positive attitude made her a great editor-in-chief. “Kalee was always very encouraging. If I had a problem she was quick to answer and help me through it,” Gaskill said. “Kalee always brought a welcoming and stress-free environment to our meetings last year, which can be hard to overcome when everyone is dealing with schoolwork and extra stories to write.” Gaskill said, while Bumguardner is currently working at The Battalion as research editor, she continues to help her with the Aggieland in critiquing and answering questions. Bumguardner said working as editor-in-chief at The Battalion was challenging, as she was
thebattalion new to the newspaper business, yet the experience allowed her to grow in many ways. “The Battalion puts out a newspaper every day, so it’s crazy and chaotic and really fast-paced,” Bumguardner said. “I think that working at The Battalion completely changed me as a person because I became so much more confident and so much more able to express my ideas, because I had to do it on a daily basis.” Bumguardner said she would not have had the great experience she did without the support of her experienced staff and student news adviser Cheri Shipman. She said the staff had a great time that summer, and she enjoyed the chaotic atmosphere and thrill of the newsroom. “I really love the excitement … there was always something new going on that I had to cover,” Bumguardner said. “That year was the year we lost our student body president at the beginning of the summer, and President Murano resigned, plus we had two national championships within a week of each other.” Doug Klembara, Class of 2011, worked at The Battalion throughout his time at A&M
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campaign elections. “I was an underdog candidate — a grassroots candidate — who ran on a vision of a more united A&M and it was a message,” Pickering said. “It could have been much more productive if I had been able to get that message out and if I had an extra week to go to meetings, talk to the students and have more debates so that’s what we’ve done this year.” Thomas McNutt rallied his campaign team before the meeting and said he is excited to participate in the first student body president debates Monday. “I’m in favor of as few regulations as possible,” McNutt, a junior political science major said. “We are Aggies and use integrity and caution, but I think the more communication between campaigning and the student body,
and was photo editor for the Aggieland for two-and-a-half years. He said he worked with Bumguardner when she first began at the yearbook and that she was always dedicated to her work. Bumguardner was able to successfully shift from working at the Aggieland to The Battalion because she had the experience and ambition needed. “She was never afraid to ask me questions and I really appreciated that,” Klembara said. “It was an honor to work with Kalee and I loved being able to record the history of Texas A&M with her in the Aggieland Yearbook.” Bumguardner said she believes her time at The Battalion and Aggieland will allow her to pursue the career of her dreams after graduation. “Once I get out of grad school I’d really like to work at a magazine or publishing company to do design or copy editing, because I really enjoy it,” Bumguardner said. “I think working at a magazine would be the best of both worlds … you’d have the same design concepts but you’d also have the excitement of a newspaper, in terms of putting out breaking news, and magazines are usually monthly or weekly.”
the better.” Jose Zelaya, president of the council for minority student affairs, said he agreed with the decision to make campaigns more personal. “I think it’s actually going to help because a lot of the times people vote just because of what their friends tell them,” Zelaya said. “Now we can freely talk about who we are and the things that we believe. It’s more about the individual campaigner.”
Election 2012 There are 124 students running in the 2012 election, including six candidates for student body president and 10 yell leader candidates. Keep up-to-date with The Battalion’s election coverage in the coming weeks
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