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The Battalion Ruben May is an award-winning author, sought-after professor and has a doctoral degree in sociology — which may put him in the running for the most educated rapper of all time. When not teaching students or grading exams, May spends his time writing and recording rap music under the name Reginald Stuckey. Reginald Stuckey is a character that May created while playing basketball in his old college gym. He’s a symbol of perfection and greatness, and May has used the nickname for various projects since. “I think of that identity as something allworld,” May said. “Reginald Stuckey is the greatest, smartest and most popular guy that ever lived.” May draws from personal experiences for inspiration in his music, but tells his life stories in a unique way. His lyrics may seem like standard rap prose, but they communicate stories about challenging decisions or difficult periods in his life.
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Reuben May, a sociology professor, prepares for a performance in front of the John R. Blocker building. “In my song ‘State of Panic,’ it sounds like I’m talking about two different women who desire my affection,” May said. “But it’s really about two competing universities who wanted to hire me.” To May, rap music is his personal journal. He uses music as a tool to blow off steam in his life. Through symbolism in his music, May can explore personal issues that he wouldn’t otherwise feel comfortable discussing. See Rapper on page 7
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The Battalion As the human population continues to increase, a growing demand for food follows. Yet areas around the world with agricultural potential remain untapped. Some of the most promising regions are in developing countries that do not have the proper technology, research or education for effective agriculture. The Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture in the A&M System is one of several American institutions filling this need through research and instruction — improving agricultural sustainability in these regions. By helping other countries, the institute benefits the U.S. as well. “We have many cases of discovering plants in rangeland species in other countries that are useful here,” said Edwin Price, associate vice
chancellor of the International Agriculture Program and director of the Norman Borlaug Institute. “A very small percentage of what we eat in the U.S. originated in the U.S.” Last January, the institute partnered with the Howard G. Buffet Foundation — a private family foundation that aims to improve the quality of life for impoverished societies through agricultural resource development and clean water delivery. The partnership is stationed in the Limpopo Province of South Africa at the Ukulima Farm Research Center. The farm spans 9,200 acres and is home to both agricultural and wildlife research. As Ukulima Farm’s newest partner, A&M researchers have wasted no time getting their hands dirty. A multitude of research proposals have already been submitted, of See Africa on page 8
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Chandler Smith: Coaches’ passion fueled program to winning ways
ust one glance into assistant head coach Vic Schaefer’s tear-filled eyes after the Aggies’ thrilling 61-59 victory against Arkansas said it all about the A&M women’s basketball program. Schaefer, who accepted the head coach position at Mississippi State only days before beginning the NCAA tournament with A&M, coached his last game at Reed Arena Monday night in front of 6,100 cheering fans — a number unheard of before the arrival of head coach Gary Blair and Shaefer, the Aggies’ relentless “defensive coordinator.� His emotion, his intensity, his passion is nothing if not contagious. The drive he instills in his players stands as one of the most significant reasons the Aggies claimed a national championship in 2011 and remain in the hunt for another in 2012. He and Blair built A&M into a powerhouse. The teams they produce know how to fight, how to persevere and — most importantly — how to win. Yet, even after the most successful season in A&M basketball history — one that resulted in a rousing national title-clinching finish — questions remained as to whether the Aggies could still compete at a championship level. A&M did, after all, lose three of the best players in program history. Forward Maryann Baker personified the heart of the A&M team with her gritty play and a perpetual motor. She represented the never-ending toughness of Blair’s championship squad. Point guard Sydney Colson was the Aggies’ offensive cog, directing the A&M attack with remarkable fluidity. All-American forward Danielle Adams remains A&M’s most prolific player of all time, a dominant force in every area
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Coaches Gary Blair and Vic Schaefer discuss the game plan during the battle against Baylor Feb. 27 at Reed Arena. of the court. Despite the losses, the Aggies had a dearth of talent returning to defend its title in 2012. Senior guard Tyra White, known as the “silent assassin� by Aggies, saw productivity surge in the 2011 NCAA tournament, hitting the women’s version of “the shot� as she drained a clutch three-pointer to seal the national championship. Senior Sydney Carter, the 2-guard in Blair’s offense, gave the Aggies a shifty go-to shooter that could drive to the bucket with the best of them. The list goes on. Senior Adaora Elonu, a utility player if ever there was one, entered 2012 as A&M’s most versatile — and hardest working — team component. Junior SEC transfer Kelsey Bone, already crowned with conference accolades before her arrival, could give the Aggies a dominant post presence. As expected for any defending national champion, however, bumps in the road and “trap� games were almost inevitable. The 2012 Aggies were defeated seven times in conference play, including sweeps at the hands of bitter conference rivals Baylor and Texas. But through the adversity, the Aggies still compiled a 20-9 regular season record with an 11-7 conference
mark — good for second in the Big 12 behind the unquestioned No. 1 team in the country. They advanced once again to the conference championship game, just as they had in 2011. Now the team stands squarely in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. The Aggies control their own destiny for a run at it all. Talking about senior Carter in Monday’s game, Blair remarked his last-minute decision to give her the ball with the game on the line was a no-brainer. “I was never so confident in my life on what we wanted to do,� the charismatic coach said only moments after Carter’s final free throws propelled the Aggies to victory. It’s that kind of confidence and passion that wins games as Blair and Schaefer make their final united NCAA run. It’s that kind of confidence and passion that wins championships. It’s that kind of confidence and passion that makes this women’s basketball program special. Chandler Smith is a sophomore communication major and sports editor.
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Galactic quest
Jared Baxter: The force is strong with Bioware’s ‘The Old Republic’
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Graphics Does the thought of PC gaming and the need to constantly upgrade your computer’s specifications scare you away completely? Fear not, because ch chances are your run of the mill desk desktop is capable of supporting The Ol Old Republic. It’ll just take some tink tinkering with the game’s graphics ssettings. With a few exceptions, MMOs have uusually geared more toward art style rather than groundb groundbreaking graphics. BioWare has created its own mesh of car caricatures and Star Wars cosm cosmic appeal. Gameplay Game You kknow how World of Warcraft Warc is supposed to be th the one by which all other othe MMOs are measured against? Well, BioWare mak makes absolutely no attempt to run ru from it, by copying and pasting nearly every gamep gameplay mechanic its big brother invented. You travel trav from place to place, in th this case the many sprawlin sprawling planets of Star Wars, completing quests m or may not that may require tthe help of other players. Your ch character’s class determines one of the three classic MMO roles that you w will take on: tank, healer or damage dealer. Leveling your character is where most of the fun is to be had. The aforementioned voice acting and storytelling adds a sense of immersion other MMOs have failed to accomplish. It’s one thing to be asked to go from
point A to point B and kill X amount nt of enemies for experience ience points and money, and it’s ’s another when the fate off the desert planet Tatooine oine is in your lightsaberaberequipped hands. This is being Star Wars and all, ll, you obtain your own ship — complete with your own crew — and get to upgrade upgradde it withh lasers, missiles and shield technology. Just ustt don’ don’t n t expect any of the space flying sequences nces too be the mo m most st engaging of experiences.. They’re more of a casual point-andshoot break from questing. Overall verall I haven’t even touched on the player vs. player content or endgame group missions, but rest assured they all leave something to be desired and are still being fleshed out. That’s often the case with every MMO early in its life cycle. Considering The Old Republic’s foundation, BioWare has a lot to work with when it comes to adding future content, while having little to overhaul and completely fix. I’m unsure as to how long I’ll continue playing, but as a fan of Star Wars, it’s been a worthwhile experience thus far. “Clouded this one’s future is,” as Master Yoda would say. “Impossible to see.”
Jared Baxter is a senior telecommunication media studies major.
Inside the numbers ! Estimated number of active subscribers: More than 2 million. ! Average length of playtime in single sitting: 4-6 hours according to Bioware. ! Lore to explore: Bioware’s MMO originated from its 2003 Xbox role playing game Knights of the Old Republic, which along with its 2004 sequel and a series of books, sets the stage for The Old Republic. ! Most expensive game ever? Reports of The Old Republic’s budget range from $100 million to nearly $200 million. Whatever the case, it’s easily the costliest game of all time. ! Money-making business: At its peak, World of Warcraft had more than 11 million players, earning Blizzard $500 million per year in subscription fees. This is on top of sales from game discs and expansion packs. Warcraft has been running since 2004.
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Approximately 80% of victims are assaulted by someone they know.
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said freshmen, in particular, 2011 are at risk. “The most dangerous Crime Continued from page 1 time in a woman’s life is Burglary of structure between the time she first Beth soon realized that James was far from sober. She told Drug law arrest leaves home for college and him she was not comfortable with any touching below the the first holiday, which for belt. James, however, grew more aggressive. Forcible sex offenses “He kept trying to force me to go further than I was com- Texas A&M is Thanksgiving,” Gartner said. fortable with even though I was telling him to stop,” Beth Statistics compiled by the Rape Abuse and Incest National said. “Before I realized it, I was shouting and trying to push Network reveal that girls between the ages of 16 and 19 are him off of me.” four times more likely to be victims of a sexual assault than James ignored her protests. He held her down and ripped the rest of the general population. Furthermore, 80 percent of off most of her clothes. As he positioned himself above her, rapes are committed against women under 30. Beth managed to pull one of her legs free and knee him in Based on the ages of the victims, a common assumption the stomach. Unprepared for the blow, James doubled over persists that rapes are the result of an outburst of suppressed gasping for breath. Beth seized the opportunity and clawed or frustrated sexuality. This is not accurate, according to Cary herself out from underneath him. Haynes, director of center programs at the Brazos County “I’ll always remember scrambling across the floor on all Sexual Assault Resource fours, trying to reach Center. the door while grabbing “Sexual assault is not my clothes,” Beth said. I’ll always remember across about sex,” said Haynes, “James was leaning over Class of 2005. “It’s about the floor on all fours, to reach the the coach, coughing and power. It’s about asserting saying, ‘You asked for door while my clothes. James was control over somebody this.’” else.” Escaping James’ leaning over the couch, coughing and saying, Founded in 1981, the house, Beth got in her Sexual Assault Resource car and arrived home to Center offers free and an empty apartment. She — Beth, sexual assault victim confidential services to immediately went to the victims, friends, family bathroom where she sat and anyone affected by sexual violence in the Brazos Valley. in the shower for more than an hour, crying and scrubbing her skin raw. In the morning, she threw her torn clothes into Directions to the center can be obtained by scheduling an appointment via phone or email. the trash can outside her apartment. Instead of reporting the “We keep our location confidential because we deal with a incident or telling her friends, Beth tried to ignore the assault very sensitive topic,” Haynes said. “We don’t want someand continued on as if it had never happened. body to be identified as a survivor of sexual assault because “Until the day I die, I will regret not going to police,” they walk through our door.” Beth said. In addition to maintaining a 24-hour hotline and providing Beth later discovered her experience with James was not an isolated event. The next weekend he attempted to sexually counseling, the center employees also educate the community about sexual assaults, correcting common misconceptions. assault another girl and succeeded. Weeks later, James went “The biggest myth about rape is that it’s committed by a to trial for drugging and assaulting two girls — a 17-year-old stranger in the dark alley,” Haynes said. “The reality is that and a 16-year-old. “I can’t help but think that if I had reported James, maybe most rapes are committed by someone the victim knows, someone they trust.” he wouldn’t have had a chance to rape those two young Among the cases reported to the authorities, more than 80 girls,” Beth said. percent of sexual assault victims knew their attacker. When Sexual assault is not about sex the relationship between the victim and the offender is close, In April 1986, Lehigh University freshman Jeanne Clery the likelihood that the rape will not be reported increases was raped and murdered in her dorm room on the Bethleexponentially. hem, Pa., campus. Acting in her memory, the U.S. Congress “The most common response I hear when I ask girls passed the Clery Act in 1990. The act requires universiwho’ve been assaulted why they didn’t report it is, ‘I don’t ties that receive federal funding to publish an annual report want to ruin [the attacker’s] life,’” Haynes said. “And all I can disclosing information on any criminal activity occurring on think is, ‘But he raped you. He ruined your life.’” or near campus. According to the 2011 Clery report, Texas A&M recorded 12 forcible sex offenses during the past three years. Compiled Timing of sexual assaults by the University Police Department, the Clery Act’s reporting of sexual assaults is limited by the number of victims who report their assault and the boundaries of campus. Assaults Occur between that occur off campus, where more than 80 percent of stu6 a.m. and dents live, may not be included. Some students who suffer a sexual assault turn to universi6 p.m. ty-provided counseling, even though they will not report the attack to the police. The Student Counseling Service in Cain Hall provides a variety of free services to A&M students. The University employs seven counselors and 14 psychologists Occur between and is regarded as one of the best college counseling centers in the country. 6 p.m. and “Every semester is different,” said Maggie Gartner, who midnight has her doctorate in counseling psychology and is the executive director at the Student Counseling Service. “On average we see about 30 people a semester who have been sexually Occur between assaulted.” midnight and Counseling with certified psychologists remains confidential and is not reported to authorities even when the patient 6 a.m. receives counsel following a sexual attack. Gartner, who is a licensed psychologist in the states of Texas and Washington,
‘You asked for this.’
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A sexual predator’s tactics During her sophomore year, Rebecca, Class of 2009, attended a party thrown by David, a casual friend, at a student living apartment complex. Alcohol was readily available at the party and Rebecca began drinking almost immediately. David, however, only had a couple of beers. As Thursday transitioned to Friday, many of the partygoers left the residence to go to Northgate. Realizing she had already exceeded her alcohol limit, Rebecca declined to join the group. After everyone had left, she turned to David for help. “I had too many drinks and I knew wasn’t sober enough to drive home,” Rebecca said. “I told David that I probably needed to stay over and he said, ‘Well, you’ll have to have sex with me.’ I said ‘No’ and he was like, ‘Fine, good luck getting home.’” Rebecca walked out of the apartment and made her way to her vehicle. Overcome with nausea, she realized she wasn’t fit to exit the complex’s driveway, much less make the 15-minute drive to her house. David walked to the driveway and led the inebriated Rachel back into his apartment. “I kept on saying ‘I don’t want to do this,’ and ‘Please don’t do this,’ but I was drunk and he was stronger than me,” Rebecca said. “Then he took off my clothes and laid on top of me. He made me have sex with him.” Almost all sexual assault cases reported to Student Counseling Services and the Sexual Assault Resource Center involve alcohol or another sedating substance. While alcohol is by far the most common, date rape drugs such as Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate, known as GHB, and Rohypnol are both illegal in the U.S. and are unknowingly consumed when dissolved in a drink. GHB and Rohypnol are central nervous system depressants that decrease the victim’s inhibitions or subdue the victim to the point of unconsciousness. Both drugs leave the human body within 72 hours of ingestion and are difficult to detect. Forensic examination If a victim chooses to report the assault, forensic evidence can be collected up to 72 hours after the incident, provided the victim has not bathed or douched. Evidence is collected through a sexual assault forensic exam, which is administered by a medical doctor or sexual assault nurse examiner. Nurse examiners are registered nurses trained by the Texas Office of the Attorney General to provide sensitive and comprehensive care to survivors. There is one certified nurse examiner on-call for the Brazos Valley — a region that includes seven counties and more than 300,000 residents. During a forensic exam, the victim’s body is considered to be a crime scene. For this reason, friends and family members are not allowed to be present in the examination room. Victims may be accompanied by an advocate — a specially trained volunteer provided and trained by the Sexual Assault Resource Center. “Every time I’ve been called out as an advocate, it has been for a college-age student,” Haynes said. Advocates help survivors by providing support during the sexual assault exam and accompany survivors to law enforcement agencies upon request. Advocates must complete 40 hours of training, focusing extensively on the sexual assault exam process, before they are allowed to have client contact. “The exam is brutal,” Haynes said. “These people have been sexually assaulted and they are basically assaulted all over again.” As a medical exam, a forensic exam determines whether any injuries have been sustained as a result of the assault and provides preventative treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. The cost of the exam is covered by the state of Texas through the Crime Victims Compensation Program. However, the victim must file a police report in order to receive reimbursement that is not covered by medical insurance.
! Suspected areas of evidence, including fingernails, are swabbed with a cotton swab or are scraped and bagged. ! Brushed and pulled hair samples are taken as evidence from both the head and genitals.
Ultraviolet exam ! The nurse examiner turns off the lights and runs an ultraviolet wand over the survivor’s body. ! Leftover blood, semen and saliva produce a phosphorus glow under the light.
Pelvic examination !"The nurse examiner inspects the vaginal walls for tearing and bruising. ! The pelvic examination is the final procedure in the exam for female survivors.
Report ! University Police Department - 979.845.2345 !"College Station Police Department- 979.764.3600 ! Bryan Police Department - 979.209.5300
The forensic exam also involves collecting evidence of the attack, such as hair, fluids and tissues, and preserving these for forensic analysis. The nurse examiner takes oral and vaginal swabs, pulled head hair samples, fingernail scrapings and collects blood and saliva samples. Following the general examination, a pelvic exam is performed on female victims. The pelvic exam is almost identical to the exam performed by a gynecologist, except the examiner uses a speculum to inspect the vaginal walls for tearing or bruising related to the assault. At the end of the exam, the victim receives information about emergency contraception. Sold under the brand names Plan B and Preven, the pill is a concentrated dose of standard birth control pills. If taken within 72 hours of the assault, the emergency contraceptives can reduce the chance of pregnancy by 75 to 89 percent. After completing the exam, the evidence is stored by the police until the victim chooses to report the crime. After two-years, the evidence is destroyed.
Rapes and assaults per 25,000 female students, the approximate number at Texas A&M University each academic year. The information comes from a 2000 National Institute of Justice Bureau of Statistics survey.
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A sexual predator’s tactics During her sophomore year, Rebecca, Class of 2009, attended a party thrown by David, a casual friend, at a student living apartment complex. Alcohol was readily available at the party and Rebecca began drinking almost immediately. David, however, only had a couple of beers. As Thursday transitioned to Friday, many of the partygoers left the residence to go to Northgate. Realizing she had already exceeded her alcohol limit, Rebecca declined to join the group. After everyone had left, she turned to David for help. “I had too many drinks and I knew wasn’t sober enough to drive home,” Rebecca said. “I told David that I probably needed to stay over and he said, ‘Well, you’ll have to have sex with me.’ I said ‘No’ and he was like, ‘Fine, good luck getting home.’” Rebecca walked out of the apartment and made her way to her vehicle. Overcome with nausea, she realized she wasn’t fit to exit the complex’s driveway, much less make the 15-minute drive to her house. David walked to the driveway and led the inebriated Rachel back into his apartment. “I kept on saying ‘I don’t want to do this,’ and ‘Please don’t do this,’ but I was drunk and he was stronger than me,” Rebecca said. “Then he took off my clothes and laid on top of me. He made me have sex with him.” Almost all sexual assault cases reported to Student Counseling Services and the Sexual Assault Resource Center involve alcohol or another sedating substance. While alcohol is by far the most common, date rape drugs such as Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate, known as GHB, and Rohypnol are both illegal in the U.S. and are unknowingly consumed when dissolved in a drink. GHB and Rohypnol are central nervous system depressants that decrease the victim’s inhibitions or subdue the victim to the point of unconsciousness. Both drugs leave the human body within 72 hours of ingestion and are difficult to detect. Forensic examination If a victim chooses to report the assault, forensic evidence can be collected up to 72 hours after the incident, provided the victim has not bathed or douched. Evidence is collected through a sexual assault forensic exam, which is administered by a medical doctor or sexual assault nurse examiner. Nurse examiners are registered nurses trained by the Texas Office of the Attorney General to provide sensitive and comprehensive care to survivors. There is one certified nurse examiner on-call for the Brazos Valley — a region that includes seven counties and more than 300,000 residents. During a forensic exam, the victim’s body is considered to be a crime scene. For this reason, friends and family members are not allowed to be present in the examination room. Victims may be accompanied by an advocate — a specially trained volunteer provided and trained by the Sexual Assault Resource Center. “Every time I’ve been called out as an advocate, it has been for a college-age student,” Haynes said. Advocates help survivors by providing support during the sexual assault exam and accompany survivors to law enforcement agencies upon request. Advocates must complete 40 hours of training, focusing extensively on the sexual assault exam process, before they are allowed to have client contact. “The exam is brutal,” Haynes said. “These people have been sexually assaulted and they are basically assaulted all over again.” As a medical exam, a forensic exam determines whether any injuries have been sustained as a result of the assault and provides preventative treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. The cost of the exam is covered by the state of Texas through the Crime Victims Compensation Program. However, the victim must file a police report in order to receive reimbursement that is not covered by medical insurance.
Emotional support
! Suspected areas of evidence, including fingernails, are swabbed with a cotton swab or are scraped and bagged.
! Advocates help survivors by providing emotional and physical support during the exam.
! Brushed and pulled hair samples are taken as evidence from both the head and genitals.
! Advocates must complete 40 hours of specialized training before they can have client contact.
Emergency contraception
Ultraviolet exam ! The nurse examiner turns off the lights and runs an ultraviolet wand over the survivor’s body.
! After a sexual assault, many survivors harbor fears of being impregnated by their attacker.
! Leftover blood, semen and saliva produce a phosphorus glow under the light.
! Following the exam, the hospital provides the survivor with information about emergency contraception.
Pelvic examination
Care package
!"The nurse examiner inspects the vaginal walls for tearing and bruising.
! The advocate brings a care package including information about reporting and hygiene products.
! The pelvic examination is the final procedure in the exam for female survivors.
! The care package also includes a change of clothes for the survivor.
Report
Support
! University Police Department - 979.845.2345 !"College Station Police Department- 979.764.3600 ! Bryan Police Department - 979.209.5300
The forensic exam also involves collecting evidence of the attack, such as hair, fluids and tissues, and preserving these for forensic analysis. The nurse examiner takes oral and vaginal swabs, pulled head hair samples, fingernail scrapings and collects blood and saliva samples. Following the general examination, a pelvic exam is performed on female victims. The pelvic exam is almost identical to the exam performed by a gynecologist, except the examiner uses a speculum to inspect the vaginal walls for tearing or bruising related to the assault. At the end of the exam, the victim receives information about emergency contraception. Sold under the brand names Plan B and Preven, the pill is a concentrated dose of standard birth control pills. If taken within 72 hours of the assault, the emergency contraceptives can reduce the chance of pregnancy by 75 to 89 percent. After completing the exam, the evidence is stored by the police until the victim chooses to report the crime. After two-years, the evidence is destroyed.
! National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1.800.656.HOPE ! Sexual Assault Resource Center - 1.979.731.1000 !"Student Counseling Center - 979.845.2700
A survivor’s plea Rebecca suffered through her rape in an alcoholinduced haze. In the morning, she gathered her clothes and left David’s apartment before he woke up. In the coming weeks, she told no one about the assault and avoided David for the remainder of the semester. “I didn’t want to talk about what happened because I felt ashamed,” Rebecca said. “I thought people would look at me differently and I thought it was all my fault.” Neither Beth nor Rebecca reported their assault to the authorities. Regardless of how the assault transpired or whether they filed a report following the attack, Rebecca, Beth and countless other victims face a long road to recovery — one Beth began when she came forward with her story. “The first step is to talk about it,” Beth said. “Speak up to save yourself and, just as importantly, speak up to save another girl.”
Sources ! National
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This is the first of a four-part series about sexual assaults involving college students. Coming up in next four weeks:
! Rape Abuse and
! Road to recovery ! Prosecuting rage ! Men and sexual assault
Incest National Network (www.rainn.org)
! United States
Department of Justice
If you have experienced sexual assault and you would like to share your story, please contact us at editor@thebatt.com. Story by Joe Terrell Graphics by Jorge Montalvo and Osa Okundaye Planning and design by Alec Goetz and Jorge Montalvo Editing by Kalee Bumguardner, Robert Carpenter, Alec Goetz, Barrett House and Emily Villani
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May hopes that students who listen to his music can connect with him emotionally and learn from his life experiences. In fact, May often draws inspiration from his students. He wrote the song “Firebrand” after hearing the word for the first time in one of his classes. “I often invite collaboration from any student who shows an interest,” May said. “Recently, a student sent me a guitar riff, and I incorporated it into one of my songs.” Rap music is often associated with explicit lyrics and profane subject matter. May avoids profanity and refuses to participate in rap battles, saying that he doesn’t want Reginald Stuckey to be associated with confrontation and trash talking. Reginald Stuckey raps about more intimate subject matters than drugs, fame and sex. “It’s important for people to know that my credentials are above and beyond what many people associated with rap,” May said. With his doctorate in sociology, May has written two successful books about African american culture.
Rap is nothing more than a hobby for May, but his music is growing in popularity. He often raps for students outside of Blocker building in the afternoons. These rehearsals are practice for future performances. “More and more people keep asking me to perform,” May said. “And I would consider doing so if I ever got the opportunity.” Students passing by sometimes slow down or stop to take in a free show. “I see him rapping outside of Blocker a few times a week,” said Hayden Jones, sophomore biological and agricultural engineering major. “He is actually pretty entertaining.” Another student, sophomore international studies major Will Prince, said he enjoys the break from the normal that Reginald Stuckey provides. “He’s entertaining to watch,” Prince said. “And other students seem to really like him.” May would like to do some live performances, so long as his music doesn’t get in the way of teaching. “My bread is buttered by what I do as a professor,” May said. “I don’t want rapping to get in the way of that.”
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which 12 were recently granted funding. From hydrology to entomology, horticulture to agricultural economics, the types of research that scientists will begin to conduct this summer at the Ukulima Farm Research Center are diverse. “The entire range of science and study in the College of Agriculture will be represented in the research on the farm,” Price said. “One of the interesting things is this farm has a lot of wetlands on it, which are really essential to the health of the landscape. You can’t just destroy the wetlands.” Tracy Baker, assistant professor of environmental studies at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, will monitor the wetlands at the Africa location. “I thought it would be ideal if we could start to collect some baseline information about wetlands,” Baker said. “The reason being that throughout the African continent, wetlands are a dominant feature in many landscapes. This is going to be a unique opportunity for people to explore the ways that we can preserve wetlands and still engage in agricultural activities.” Ukulima Farm may be the platform where A&M researchers and other institutions are studying how these wetlands, wildlife and agriculture may coexist harmoniously, but it’s not the only place where agricultural improvement is needed, Price said. “We’re doing it for the good of all of Africa, and for the good of Texas as well,” Price said. “I’m sure that we’re going to be bringing [information] home from there that’s useful here.” In addition to providing opportunities for faculty researchers, the Borlaug
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Photo exhibit in AgriLife Center A photographic exhibit entitled, “Fragile: The Human Condition” will be on display in the AgriLife Center until April 30. Hosted by the Borlaug Institute, the exhibit chronicles hunger and poverty through the lens of Howard G. Buffett. Institute aims to involve students in the studies at Ukulima Farm. “We really want students to know that international agriculture is growing in importance around the world because of the issue with food,” said Vicente Partida, program assistant for the Borlaug Institute. During his time as an undergraduate at A&M, Partida worked in Guatemala with the Borlaug Institute and Ukulima Farm, to conduct preliminary research before the partnership. “There’s really nothing like Ukulima Farm,” Partida said. “We really hope to engage students in the topic of hunger. I think oftentimes people see engagement in hunger as a charity, but not as a career. I would like for students to understand that working in development and international agriculture is not just an extracurricular. This could actually be a part of their professional lives.”
The Borlaug Institute is part of the A&M System and pays tribute to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Norman E. Borlaug, who is renowned as the father of the Green Revolution — a series of agricultural advancements that increased food production across the globe between the 1940s and 1970s. Borlaug’s contributions helped countries with booming populations in the 20th century match the demand for food, and his work is estimated to have saved more than a billion people from starvation. Although Borlaug passed away in 2009 after 25 years as an A&M faculty member, his legacy survives in the institute through efforts such as Ukilima Farm. “The Borlaug Institute was originally The Office for International Ag Programs but was turned into an institute to honor Dr. Borlaug’s legacy,” Partida said.
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