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senior yell leader election Runoff voting opens Students can begin voting in the runoff election Thursday at 8 a.m. and have until Friday at 5 p.m. to be counted. Student body president candidates Thomas McNutt and John Claybrook advanced past the primaries.
Correction crowns Nelson, Skoog Yell leader runoff proves elusive for woman candidate Rachel Bishop & Haley Lawson The Battalion When the results of the senior yell leader elections came in late Tuesday night, Nelson Ingram was the only candidate to secure a spot as an outright winner with the then sole majority of the votes. A runoff for the remaining two slots was declared for Drew Nelson, Hunter Skoog, Josh Light and Sa-
mantha Ketcham. The need for a runoff proved unnecessary when the Election Commission announced a mistake in calculating the voting percentage Wednesday. The errors were the result of the way the votes were calculated; instead of being divided solely by ballots cast for senior yell leader, votes were divided by the total ballots cast in the election overall — including votes cast for student body president, Residence Hall Association president, Student Senate, etc. Kyle Jackson, commissioner for the Election Commission, said that once a concern
was raised, the results were quickly assessed by the Election Commission and Information Technology, IT. “This method of using the total number of voters who cast a vote in the specific race has been the procedure for several years, and [the miscalculation] was truly an oversight this year,” Jackson said. Once the miscalculations were corrected, the final results revealed that Ingram led with 61.98 percent, followed by Nelson with 52.06 percent and Skoog with 51.50 See Yell on page 3
Final primary results ◗ Ingram, 61.98 percent ◗ Nelson, 52.06 percent ◗ Skoog, 51.50 percent ◗ Light, 50.32 percent ◗ Kectcham, 22.43 percent
Sharp questions
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A&M System Chancellor John Sharp explains outsourcing plans to the Student Senate and custodial workers Wednesday evening at the General Services building.
System chancellor says employees will be taken care of throughout outsourcing Jake Walker The Battalion Student Senators and facilities service employees discontent with the recent announcement of outsourcing facilities services led Student Body President Jeff Pickering to take action. Pickering called a special session Wednesday night to hear from Chancellor John Sharp about the decision to begin the process of outsourcing facilities services. Outsourcing would transfer management responsibility of facilities services to a private company.
For students, this could mean aesthetic changes to campus or new on-campus dining options. Staff members fear it could mean the loss of their jobs. Dozens of service employees turned out to protest. Sharp said the goal behind outsourcing student services would be to increase revenue. He said the easiest place to start is with Dining Services. The on-campus food service has been losing money for the past six years, Sharp said, and, if outsourced to a private company, the problem could be solved. In the coming weeks, students can expect
to see private company representatives on campus conducting surveys to learn which foods students would like and what it would take to get students to eat on campus. “Most of the other universities within the A&M system have a system of privatized food service,” Sharp said. “And the student surveys are always excellent.” Sharp and University President R. Bowen Loftin will appoint a committee of nine members, including one student, with the job to analyze proposals and make a decision on whether or not to privatize. Appointing only one student voice in
This is a change that
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the committee raised concerns among the Student Senate. “This is a change that will significantly affect students,” Student Senator Andrew Jancaric said. “I do not think that having only one student voice on a nine-member, non-binding advisory committee is enough of a student perspective for this very important change.” Student Senator Mark Womack shared See Sharp on page 3
student body president runoff
Claybrook, McNutt seek to distinguish themselves in final debate Barrett House The Battalion Although Tuesday night played a significant part in the student body president election, the final debate Wednesday between John Claybrook and Thomas McNutt was a reminder that the final results are yet to be determined. Students gathered at the George Bush Library to find two empty chairs on a dimly lit stage. The debate, scheduled to start at 7 p.m., was pushed to 7:15 p.m. due to McNutt’s participation in a special session of the Student Senate. Claybrook arrived first, gathered his notes quietly, until McNutt entered with the entourage that is his campaign team. The first question addressed Aggie values and how both candidates have exhibited those values through their campaigns. Claybrook opened the debate with a joking response when he commented that the moderator was dressed like him. How-
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ever he quickly set the serious tone the debate would follow. “We have respected the opinions of others, respected the idea that people are different. We have done a fantastic job of collaborating with
editorial | 3 Enough with the drama The student body deserves an election devoid of interference. all kinds of different groups across campus,” Claybrook said. “This has been the main focus on everything we’ve done. That is what has gotten us to where we are right now.” McNutt began his response ex-
plaining his tardiness, and how his participation in the special session of the Student Senate, where he discussed whether or not certain services should be outsourced to private companies, exhibited some of the values of his campaign. “This is possibly the biggest student services change in over two decades at Texas A&M, so I needed to be there and talk with Chancellor Sharp and represent our values. And I think that’s a good example of exactly what we have done when it comes to the Aggie values — selfless service,” McNutt said. The candidates also discussed the move to the Southeastern Conference and the challenges the move poses for A&M. McNutt stressed the move will benefit A&M because of the similarities between the University and the SEC. “I think it’s a great fit to go to one of the [oldest] and established conferences in the country, when we are an established university; one of
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Thomas McNutt speaks as John Claybrook listens Wednesday at the George Bush Presidential Library Auditorium. the most tradition rich conferences try, and we strive to be the best in in the country when we are a tra- that area,” McNutt said. dition rich university; arguably the See Debate on page 3 best athletic conference in the coun-
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Let students decide The student government election commission and judicial court required three hours Tuesday evening, dragging on through 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, to deliberate about the Thomas McNutt website controversy, with potential ramifications for the candidate’s eligibility. Given the circumstances, it should have taken 20 minutes. Sitting in the Governance Room, listening to arguments from both the election commission and the McNutt campaign, two things became painfully obvious: There was a lot of confusion surrounding the issue, and not a single person in the room knew how to properly assess the value of McNutt’s website. There were conflicting numbers, conflicting expert opinions, conflicting accounts of discussions between McNutt and commissioners. You name it, they disagreed about it. Amid a haze of testimonies and obscure election rules, the commission appeared to lose sight of its mission: protecting the student body’s right to decide. McNutt received 4,924 votes from students — but the figure really doesn’t matter. If 25 students voted for McNutt, student government has an obligation to respect and protect that student voice. If SGA wants the student body to respect its mission and authority, the mere idea of invalidating students’ electoral opinion should be offensive to all within the organization, and the act of doing so avoided at all costs. Yet the commission and judicial court felt it appropriate to give the possibility serious consideration. And let’s not forget the appeal’s central issue: a website. A campaign website has never won an election. Candidates and campaigns win elections, and it seems incongruous to consider penalties that could lead to disqualification for undervaluing a relatively insignificant service — which leads to another issue. Campaign violations exist to prevent campaigners from interfering with the University’s educational mission and to ensure that no candidate gains an unfair advantage. They do not exist to generate bad press for competitors or to disqualify candidates by pushing them over the $1,800 expense threshold. Unfortunately, if McNutt’s $500 website violation had been upheld by the J-Court — bringing McNutt within $10 of disqualification — there were at least two violation submissions from other candidates (though, as we understand, neither from John Claybrook), that could have disqualified McNutt. We are tired of election bickering, of candidates tattle-telling about the number of supporters standing around banners (regulated by the election commission), where supporters can and cannot wear costumes advertising their favorite candidate (regulated by the election commission) and whether a live animal is present at a campaign location (regulated by the election commission). No campaign — McNutt’s and Claybrook’s included — is completely innocent of finger pointing. Both remaining candidates have expense levels of approximately $1,650. We want and expect the candidates and election commission to prevent petty violations and expense ceilings from impacting students’ right to decide the next student body president. Because, quite frankly, this is getting ridiculous.
Matthew Wong — THE BATTALION
John Claybrook and Thomas McNutt prepare to answer a question during the runoff election debate Wendesday night at the George Bush Library. Claybrook and McNutt touched on hot topics such as the move to the Southeastern Conference and outsourcing non-academic services. Primary action be seen in other realms. If we get a better service at a better price for the students, and ◗ In the primary election, McNutt led the Continued from page 1 field with 34 percent, followed by Claybrook the workers are taken care of, I support it 100 percent.” with 21 percent Students in attendance included supporters Claybrook said he doesn’t want A&M to ◗ Since Tuesday evening, the four defeated for both candidates. Luke Williamson, freshchange because of the move, and maintain candidates have endorsed the Claybrook man business major and McNutt supporter, the traditions and standards that separates the campaign said McNutt conveyed who he was and what University from other schools. “It’s my hope, as student body president, administrators, we want to have a voice in the campaign had been striving for. “I think his passion came across very clearthat we will align as student leaders, align as a everything that happens,” Claybrook said. “We want to make sure the cost is low, it’s ly, especially in regards when he presented student body and say we want to continue to affordable and that we make sure the jobs and tangible ideas, and I think he presented his be Texas A&M,” Claybrook said. “We must stick to those traditions. The student body benefits for our staff at this University are not ideas in a way that wasn’t taking Claybrook down at all, but rather building up the stupresident plays an incredible role in this in the hurt in anyway.” Looking at Claybrook, McNutt responded dents,” Williamson said. upcoming year. It’s my promise to make sure that there have been some discrepancies surPeter Rozanski, freshman civil engineerwe continue to be who we are.” A question forced the candidates to ad- rounding this issue. He assured the workers ing major and Claybrook supporter, said dress if outsourcing certain services would be would be taken care of, but said that he is Claybrook represented who he was and a positive or negative change for the Uni- in favor of whatever ultimately benefits the stayed true to his campaign. “I think he was very true to himself and versity. Claybrook defended the students’ in- students. “This will not sacrifice the campus work- spoke on his convictions, was very practical volvement in the administration’s decisions. “We wouldn’t have as much of a say as ers, the people that are serving us. If it deliv- and did not shy away from any questions,” students and what’s going on with student ers a better product to the students at a better Rozanski said. “He stuck to whatever plan services. This University is one that is stu- cost then I support it,” McNutt said. “We he had beforehand that he and his campaign dents-first. We want to make sure that we all know that the private sector encourages had outlined, and I think he did a very good maintain that level of accountability with competition, it brings efficiency that can’t job of that.”
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Jancaric’s opinion, but also expressed concerns involving the establishment of priorities. Womack said the university should prioritize maintaining the quality of these services, keep the costs reasonable for students and take care of current staff. “I feel that most students on this campus very highly value the staff that we have here,”
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percent, while Light received 50.32 percent of the votes and Ketcham came in with 22.43 percent. Jackson continued to say that, after the corrections were made, the next step for the Election Commission and IT was to check
The Battalion’s editorial opinion is determined by its Board of Opinion, with the editor in chief having final responsibility. Robert Carpenter, editor in chief senior applied math major Alec Goetz, planning editor junior English major
Taylor Wolken, opinion columnist senior economics major
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out those people we can’t function as students,” Pittman said. Pickering said he presently didn’t have an opinion on whether or not outsourcing would be beneficial for the University, but did voice his opinion on major policy changes such as these. “My opinion on any matters that have to do with major policy shifts is that even when you are just looking into them you have to do it slowly, you have to do it carefully, and you have to do it meticulously,” Pickering said.
Photos by James Thompson — THE BATTALION
Sharp fields a questions while speaking to students Wednesday.
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Naila Dhanani, opinion desk editor junior biomedical sciences major
Womack said. “For me the idea that there would be any sort of jeopardy to even just a few of [the staff] is unacceptable.” Sharp said, referring to his past experiences with outsourcing, that staff workers rarely lose their jobs, but some management positions may change. Student Senator Will Pittman said he doesn’t think outsourcing is a good idea because of the people who will be affected. “People that staff these buildings are the people that actually run this place, and with-
Roger Zhang — THE BATTALION
Students hold yell leader campain banners at Harrington Square
University custodial faculty protests Chancellor Sharp’s plans to outsource facilities services at Student Senate’s special session Wednesday night at the General Services Complex. the results of the rest of the races. “We spent an hour going over calculations from the other races to ensure the same mistake wasn’t made for any of them and [found] that the senior yell race was the only one affected,” Jackson said. David Benac, current senior head yell leader, explained that because four candidates received a majority vote, the top three were chosen, per election regulations. This ruling culminated in Nelson and Skoog becoming the final two new senior yell leaders. The news was broken to the candidates in a meeting called later Wednesday morning. Ketcham, who would have been the first female to reach the runoff stage, said that after the new results were presented, everyone was given time to digest and discuss them. “Of course, I was a little disappointed … especially as it was exciting thinking [I’d] made it to the runoffs, … but at the same time, I’m very excited for the guys — I think they will represent us [Aggies] well,” she said. Nelson also expressed his thoughts on how Ketcham and Light were affected by
the recalculated results. “I think it’s unfortunate that they [thought] they were going to have another shot and then this happened,” Nelson said. Nelson, a non-reg — not a member of the Corps — said he was relieved the campaigning aspect of the process was over, and excited at the prospect of joining Ingram and Skoog, both cadets. “When Mr. Jackson told us the results, I was just happy to know I got to be part of the team. I really don’t think [not being in the corps] makes me too different as the guys elected are all good friends of mine. I’m just really excited to get to serve with them,” Nelson said. Ingram also said that he didn’t feel Nelson’s non-reg status would have an affect on the group and that he, too, was excited about the coming year. “We five are a team now, and we are all just ready to serve! I couldn’t be more excited and ready to get started,” Nelson said.
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The Battalion The Corps of Cadets gathered on the Quad Wednesday night for Echo Taps to honor fallen Marine and former H-1 Commander Nathan Anderson. Anderson was one of seven Marines to die during a military training exercise Feb. 22 in Yuma, Ariz. John Kriel, Class of 2003 and former Marine, was a cadet under the command of Anderson. He said Anderson was the epitome of a Marine officer. “He put himself second after his country,” Kriel said. “He was training people in a combat zone … Trying to better the other Marines to have success, which is something I think all Marines hold highly — to look out for other Marines.” Before cadets gathered in formation, Kriel read aloud a letter written by 2003 H-1 Commander Chris Snyder to the current H-1 cadets. Kriel said he read the letter to make sure H-1 knew the kind of guy they were standing out there honoring. In the letter Snyder said Anderson didn’t need to yell to command respect. “He did it with sheer presence,” Snyder wrote. “The guy was a physical specimen: big, intimidating. Not once in the outfit, Ross Volunteers, Bonfire or anywhere else did I ever see him fall out of a run, do one less push-up than the guy he was pushing with or ask anyone to do something he wasn’t willing to do himself.” Marquis Alexander, next
year’s recently selected Corps Commander, said the news of Anderson’s death hit him hard because the two had a lot in common — both Marines and Company H-1 cadets. “It instills a sense of pride in you … I’m in the same organization as him, I share the same beliefs as him. And to know that he was doing that to help his country, to help me,” Alexander said. “[It’s] overwhelming that some people are willing to give everything for people they don’t even know. Aggies take care of their own, especially when a fellow cadet dies, Alexander said. Within just a couple days of hearing the news of Anderson’s accident, H-1 Commander Brandon Sims requested that an Echo Taps be organized in honor of Anderson. “H-1 ‘Rough Riders’ are here to support Nathan’s family and fellow Marines whichever way we can,” Sims said. “We will honor the sacrifices he made, and the memory of him.” Sims said Anderson was the third H-1 “Rough Rider” to be killed in the past four years. Since the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, 26 Aggies have lost their lives, Anderson being the most recent and third killed outside of Iraq or Afghanistan. Alexander said it takes a strong will to volunteer in the face of a war. He said Anderson inspires him want to stand up and do his part. “[It’s] an honor to call myself
Roger Zhang — THE BATTALION
At Echo Taps, the Corps of Cadets honors Nathan Anderson, a Marine and Class of 2002, who died in a helicopter crash in Yuma, Ariz.
a Marine after him, to follow in his footsteps. I hope that I could live up to the expectations and the standards he set for himself,” Alexander said. “I know he is greatly missed.” Garrett Schubert, Class of 2010 and former H-1 cadet, said H-1 does the tasks that actually matter while out there in the military. “When you lose an H-1 cadet … that is an extra blow to the United States,” Schubert said. Justin Perkins, Class of 2002, traveled from Houston to pay respects to his former classmate and cadet. “You can’t say enough about guys who go through everything that’s part of the Corps, and then to be a commander of his outfit, those are the kind of guy you want to hang around with,” Perkins said.
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Student born on leap day celebrates fifth birthday Jennifer DuBose The Battalion For some, birthdays come but twice every eight years. Yesterday J.J. Luna, sophomore leadership studies major, celebrated his fifth birthday on leap day. “When it’s not a leap year, [my birthday] is just kind of a normal birthday. My mom will get Krispy Kreme donuts for breakfast or something like that to celebrate,” Luna said. “But when it’s a leap year, it’s really huge and over the top and an even bigger deal.” In the past, Luna’s mother has never failed to disappoint in planning “leapling” birthday parties. For Luna’s first birthday, in 1996, she rented out an entire civic center to celebrate the event. For his second birthday, in 2000, she threw a Nintendo 64 blowout party. For his third birthday, in 2004, she planned for Luna and his friends to participate in an army-scale paintball war in the woods of Colorado. And for his fourth birthday, in 2008, she was able to have the local news station air a full story about him. Yesterday was the first time that Luna has been away from home for his leap day birthday, but that didn’t stop his mother from planning some-
thing special. “J.J.’s mom contacted us and asked us to plan a party for him; she usually does something special for him,” said Daniel Esposito, sophomore history major. “We bought him an army-themed cake and put streamers all over his room — all decked out, you know — and surprised him after he came home from a test.” Josie Elswood, sophomore recreation, parks and tourism science major, pitched in by baking treats for the special occasion. “I made him cupcakes in the shape of a five, for his fifth birthday. We’re planning on having a piñata and pin the tail on the donkey, like what he did when he actually turned 5,” Elswood said. Luna’s friends enjoyed the chance to take part in such a rare birthday. “It’s very interesting,” said Marshall May, sophomore leadership studies major. “Knowing someone who has that [birthday] is really neat. It’s cool to be able to celebrate it.” Overall, Luna enjoys being a leap-year-baby, despite not getting to celebrate it every year. “People make fun of you for it sometimes, but I just brush it off,” Luna said. “I’m special in that way.”
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BED AND BREAKFAST Romantic Getaways & Engagements, secluded cabin suites. All Day, All Night. www.7flodge.com 979-690-0073.
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FOR RENT $1300 4/2 House. Available 8/1, Lincoln/Churchill CS, Appliances included, 281-467-1427. $295 prelease All bills paid, 1-room in shared furnished apartment, short-term leases ok. Call Maroon & White Management, 979-422-5660. $395 Available now and prelease 1/1, 2/1, 2/2. Free WiFi/water/sewer. On Northgate, on shuttle. Short-term leases ok. Call Maroon & White Management 979-422-5660. $900 Pre-lease, 3&4 bedroom houses, W/D, pets ok, near TAMU. Call Maroon & White Management, 979-422-5660. 1,2,3,4 bedroom apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Available May or August. 979-693-4900. 2 bdrm/2bath duplex. Brand new. 1000 sqft. All appliances included, W/D. Nice, quiet country setting. Water is included. Extra land for horses is a possibility. Energy efficient heat pump. Electric bill is super affordable! Super nice!! Very close to main campus/Health Science Center, beat the traffic!! Call for more information 979-777-2253. 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/1.5bath, W/D included, water included, bus route, $780/mo, call 713-594-6205. 2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq. ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. bus-route. $575/mo. 210-391-4106.
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FOR RENT 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. 3/2 Duplex on shuttle, updated, fenced, fireplace, W/D connections, pet friendly, 802 San Benito, $850/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. 3/2 duplex, 1920 Holleman Dr. West. Available August. Great location, new wood floors, tile, new carpet, newly updated, fenced backyard, W/D, shuttle, bike to campus. Pets ok. $1095/mo. 979-731-8257. www.brazosvalleyrentals.com 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/1.5ba Completely remodeled, near campus, fenced. 300 Gilchrist. $1225/mo. 979-693-5885. 3bd/2ba, 2 car garage, cul-de-sac, fenced. 1104 Taurus Circle. $1000/mo. 979-693-5885. 3bd/3ba. Duplexes. Close to campus, Great backyards. Fairly New! 979-693-4900. 4/2 and 5/2 houses, CS, available August, updated, all appliances, great backyards, large living rooms, W/D, close to campus, no pets. www.brazosvalleyrentals.com 979-731-8257 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 4/4 University Place condo, tile and wood plank flooring throughout, W/D, pool, on shuttle, $395/room, cable paid, available August, 361-816-1224. 4/4 University Place condo, W/D, private bath, pool, on shuttle. $300/mo. Call 979-690-8213 or 979-422-9849.
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/3.5ba House. 2-blocks South of campus. Big-backyard, quiet and safe neighborhood ideally suited for girls or college-family, recently renovated with granite-countertops, upgraded appliances, internet and TV connections in every bedroom, utility-room with W/D included. Rent is $475/each of 4 renters, pre-leasing for August. Renters pay utilities. If interested, e-mail sloneranch@gmail.com
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FOR RENT 4bd/4ba houses. Brand New, great size, great location, AAF 979-693-4900. 4bd/4ba Waterwood Townhome available August, $1760/mo, granite counter tops, new appliance package, a&m bus route. theccooks@gmail.com 903-539-9957 AggieLandRentals.com For all your rental needs. Open 7 days/week. 979-776-8984. 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 4BDRM/4BTH HOUSE, CS, walk or bike, on shuttle, fenced yard. GREAT LOCATION! DON’T MISS! $2300/mo. 979-229-4222. Brand new luxury condos, granite countertops, tile flooring, great location. 979-693-4900. C.S. 4bdrm Houses, updated, fenced pets, ok. Starting at $1295/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Duplex, rent 2bd/1ba. Beautiful, quiet! Remodeled, all new, many extras, drapes, in College Station. Convenient to everything! Fenced backyard. One week free. 979-422-3427. Call for specials. 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 Free ethernet and cable, paid water, Campus shuttle. Preleasing, Great Prices. AggieApartment.com, 979-693-1906 Gleissner Hall, Northgate area. Walk to campus. Water, sewer, garbage paid. 1/1 $555/mo., 2/1 $665/mo. 979-846-8981. Large 2bdrm/2ba, 3204-Cougar Trail, Bryan. Water, sewer, &trash paid. Everything’s new inside. $675/mo. 5 month special, $100/mo. discount. 979-822-1616. Large 3bd/2ba, walk to campus, fenced. 3903 Oaklawn. $1350/mo. 979-693-5885. Luxury townhome. Gateway Villas. 4bd/4bth, 1800/mo. Pre-lease summer/ fall 2012. 979-229-6935. Nice 4/2! Available Aug-1st. $1500/month. 2010-Rayburn. Call/text Scott at 979-229-5007. Nice! 4/2 2013-Rayburn. $1500/month. Available Aug-1st. Call/text Scott at 979-229-5007. Northgate. New apartments 3/3, 2/2, and 3/2. House for rent. aggievillas.net 979-255-5648. Now Leasing and pre-leasing for August! 4bdrm/2bth houses. Spacious floorplans. Great Location. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, w/d, fenced yards, refridgerator, icemaker,lawncare. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com
FOR RENT Oak Creek Condos, high-speed internet and basic cable. 2bdrm/1.5ba. As little as $515/mo. Water, sewer, trash paid. Fireplace, icemaker, pool. 979-822-1616. Pre-lease 4 and 5 bedroom houses, available August, great floor plans, close to campus, updated, W/D, all appliances, no pets. www.brazosvalleyrentals.com 979-731-8257 Pre-leasing for August 2,3,4,&5 bedroom houses and town-homes. Updated, fenced, pets ok, on shuttle route. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Prelease available now! Large 2bd/2ba duplex. Walk-in closets, W/D connections, large fenced backyard, on shuttle. University Oaks. $775/mo. 979-693-1448. Prelease for May or August ! Large 2bd/2ba duplex. Walk-in closets, W/D connections, large fenced backyard, on shuttle. University Oaks. $775/mo. 979-693-1448.
HELP WANTED Part-time job helping handicapped. Male student preferred. $360/mo. 5-10hrs/wk. 979-846-3376. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In College Station. 100% Free To Join. Click On Surveys. Summer Employment- Fun Valley Family Resort, South Fork, Colorado needs students for all type jobs: kitchen, dining-room, housekeeping, stores, maintenance, office, horse wrangler. Room/Board, salary, bonus. For information and application write to Student Personnel Director, 6315 Westover Drive, Granbury, TX 76049. The Battalion Advertising Office is hiring an Advertising Sales Representative. Must be available this summer, both sessions. Must be enrolled at A&M and have reliable transportation. Interested applicants should drop off resume at The Grove, Building 8901, Advertising Office from 8am-4pm.
C.S. 3/1.5/2carport, Updated, Fenced, biking distance to campus, on shuttle, pets ok. $750/mo AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984.
Lawn crew member needed, $9/hr. Hrs Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11-6, experience required. Students only. 979-224-2511. Little Guys Movers now hiring FT/PT employees. Must be at least 21 w/valid D.L. Apply in person at 3209 Earl Rudder Freeway. 979-693-6683. Now hiring all positions- Lupe Tortilla. Full and part time positions. Must be 18 to apply. Armando Aguilar, manager, will be accepting applications at 813 Texas Ave., College Station from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. 832-322-3642.
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REAL ESTATE 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 B/CS. Sell/Buy/Invest! Michael McGrann TAMU ‘93 Civil Engineering 979-739-2035, mike@aggierealtor.com Nadia McGrann 979-693-1851, Town & Country Realty.
For best tutoring in Math/Physics call Raj. 979-571-8978. (40 years of teaching) Or visit www.oneuptutor.com.
Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. aggieresponse@gmail.com
Experienced part-time lawn-maintenance workers needed. Must be available at least 4hrs/day. $8.00/hr. Call Kirk, 979-324-2719.
Peter Block Mobile DJ, professional 22+yrs. experience. Specializing in weddings, TAMU functions. Mobile to anywhere. 979-596-2522. http://www.partyblockdj.com
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2-female roommates needed. Large updated townhouse off S.W. Pkwy. Bus-route, W/D, 1/3-utilities. Large room $350/mo., smaller room $250/mo., or both $550/mo. 979-204-9788.
Townhomes 2/1.5+Half, on shuttle, W/D connections, fenced patio, $775-895/mo, ask about student discounts, 979-703-8282.
Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment.
Tutors wanted for all subjects currently taught at TAMU/ Blinn and Sam Houston State starting at $8.25/hour. Apply on-line @ www.99Tutors.com, 979-268-8867.
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Spacious 3/2 duplex available in May. W/D, $895/mo. 979-693-0551.
Camp For All is looking for creative and energetic staff who are interested in working with children and adults w/challenging illnesses and special needs. These paid positions will be trained to lead activities for our campers on the weekends. Please contact Jessicah jholloway@campforall.org or visit our website at www.campforall.org/joinourteam
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STUDIES IN PROGRESS FACIAL ACNE STUDY
Volunteers ages 12-40 years old, with moderate facial acne are needed to participate in a 12-week clinical research study with an investigational topical medication. All eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Acne Evaluations by a Dermatologist • Study Medication • Compensation up to $200.00 for time and effort Volunteers will need to make 4 office visits over the 12 week period. For more information please contact:
RED DRY SCALY PATCHES OF SKIN ATOPIC DERMATITIS STUDY (ECZEMA) Volunteers ages 18-65 are needed to participate in a 6 week long clinical research study with an investigational topical medication for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (RED, DRY, SCALY PATCHES OF SKIN). Eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study Related Cream • Study Related Assessments of your Eczema by a Dermatologist • Compensation up to $850.00 for time and effort For more information please contact:
ATHLETES FOOT STUDY Volunteers ages 18 and older are needed to participate in a 6-week clinical research study with an investigational topical medication for the treatment of athletes foot. Eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study related medication • Medical Examinations related to study • Compensation up to $150.00 for time and effort Participants will be required to make 3 office visits over the 6 week period. For more information please contact:
URINARY TRACT INFECTION STUDY Female volunteers who think they might be experiencing a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) are needed to participate in a 2 day clinical research study of an investigational study medication for the pain that is associated with a UTI. Symptoms of a UTI include: Pain, Burning and Frequency when urinating. Eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • UTI Assessments by a Study Doctor • Antibiotics for their UTI • Study Medication • Compensation up to $1000.00 for time and effort Eligible volunteers will be required to make 2 office visits. There is no cost to you for participating in this research study. For more information please contact:
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The Battalion Junior Tyler Naquin went 4-for-5 Wednesday afternoon to help the No. 5 Texas A&M baseball team sweep Northwestern State, 8–1, in a two-game series at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. Coming off a 14-10 victory Tuesday night against the Demons — where the Aggies trailed 10–1 in the sixth inning and rallied for the victory — they were able to bounce back for an 8–1 win and the series sweep Wednesday afternoon. “I thought we played as well as we have in a long time, probably since that first weekend series,” Texas A&M head coach Rob Childress said. “I was proud of the way we played in every facet of the game: offensively, defensively and on the mound.” Right-handed freshman Corey Ray made his pitching debut for the Aggies, going seven innings, giving up one run on six hits, while striking out four batters. “I was really proud of Corey Ray’s performance,” Childress said. “That’s about as well as I’ve seen him pitch in a while. He got rattled a little bit in the first inning. The one walk he had, they made him pay for it, but after that he really settled in and pitched a heck of a ball game. It’s important for us. We’ve got another guy that we can count on in the middle of the week.” Despite giving up the lone run for the Aggies in the first inning, the Spring, Texas, native was commanding his pitches, earning a shaving cream pie to the face of approval by his teammates after the game. Sophomore Parker Ray and senior Estevan Uriegas, both striking out two batters apiece in relief, followed Corey Ray with shutout innings. “I just started hitting my spots and let my defense do the work,” Ray said. “I have a great defense behind me and a great catcher.” The Aggies’ bats came alive in the fifth inning, scoring five runs. The maroon and white had 15 hits on the
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Junior outfielder Tyler Naquin went 4-for-5 to help the Aggies pull off an 8-1 victory and the series sweep.
Game review ◗ The Aggies had 15 hits on the day with four players garnering multiple hits including junior outfielder Tyler Naquin, junior shortstop Mikey Reynolds, senior third baseman Matt Juengel and senior first baseman Jacob House. ◗ Naquin made his 16th career outfield assist Wednesday after gunning down a runner from deep right field to second base. ◗ Freshman pitcher Corey Ray walked only one hitter and struck out four in his first win as a starter. ◗ Reynolds claimed a career-high single-game hit total with three hits. ◗ The Aggies play defending Big 10 co-champion Michigan State Friday at 6:35 p.m. to kick off a three-day series. afternoon while four Aggies had multi-hit performances. Junior shortstop Mikey Reynolds set his personal best, notching three singles in the win. Naquin completed his fourth career four-hit game Wednesday afternoon against the Demons, as the right fielder leads the team with a .522 batting average. Naquin also collected his 16th career outfield assist, throwing a Northwestern State base runner out at second base on a laser throw from right field. “It’s a blessing to have the
opportunity to be able to wear this uniform and be able to be out here and play on a great team under a talented coaching staff,” Naquin said. “They [the coaches] just tell me to go out there and play, let everything take care of itself and don’t think about it.” The Aggies will return to the diamond Friday evening, for a three-game weekend series against Big 10 favorite Michigan State at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. First pitch for Friday’s game is set for 6:35 p.m.
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