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A&M squanders lead in Sweet 16 Terrapin comeback ends season for defending champs Mark Dore
The Battalion The third-seeded Aggies led for 35 of 40 minutes against the favored secondseeded Maryland Terrapins, leading by as much as 18 in the first half and 12 in the second. But the Aggies would find the beginning of a half may not be as important as the end, as the Terrapins closed the first half on a 21-6 run and the second on a 24-6 streak to deny the defending
champions their second Elite 8 appearance in as many seasons, 81-74. The Aggies (24-11) managed just one field goal over the last eight minutes of play and surrendered turnovers in key moments to allow the Terrapins (31-4) to seize the lead. A&M head coach Gary Blair said the Aggies had Maryland “on the ropes,” but couldn’t put them away. “I thought we could [have knocked them out],” Blair said. “But we got in foul trouble and lost our consistency and press. We had a team on the ropes and didn’t put it away. We’re too good of a team to let that happen, but a lot of it was turn-
overs and missing the wide-open shots.” A&M had a chance at the win in the waning moments. Freshman forward Alexia Standish led five Aggies in double figures with 19 points, but committed costly turnovers down the stretch and missed an open three-pointer in the final minutes. Standish said it is her job to protect the ball but she will learn from her mistakes. “There was a lot of careless turnovers and a lot of that was my fault because, as a point guard, it’s my job to take care of ASSOCIATED PRESS the ball,” Standish said. “But, like Coach Maryland’s Alyssa Thomas, right, and A&M’s Tyra White struggle for a loose ball during the NCAA tournament See Eliminated on page 4 regional semifinal game Sunday in Raleigh, N.C.
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I-Week begins Monday marks the beginning of the 2012 I-Week, hosted by the International Student Association, which will last until Friday. Events include I-Parade, I-Movie, I-Exhibit, and others. Information about events, locations and times can be found at http://isa-aggies. tamu.edu.
nation & world Pope pays visit to Mexico SILAO, Mexico — Pope Benedict XVI urged Mexicans to wield their faith against drug violence, poverty and other ills, celebrating Sunday Mass before a sea of hushed worshippers beneath a blazing sun in the highlight of his Mexican visit. Associated Press
inside photos | 3 A look at The Big Event Almost 18,000 students participated in The Big Event on Saturday. See page 3 for photos from the event.
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Students throw “gulal,” a perfumed color powder, on each other during Holi, an Indian celebration of the arrival of spring at Simpson Drill Field
Spring colors Students turn Simpson Drill Field into vibrant canvas for Hindu holiday John Tee
The Battalion The sun shines brilliantly on a perfectly clear Sunday afternoon and a crowd of students, most of whom wear white, have gathered on Simpson Drill Field for what appears to be a paint party to the casual observer. The students run around, throwing colored powder at each other and dancing as music breaks the campus’ weekend quiet. However, this is no ordinary party. It is Holi, an important religious festival celebrated by Hindus all over the world. Holi signifies the coming of spring, or on a deeper level, the triumph of good over evil. The festival also celebrates good harvests and fortune, which come with spring. “Holi is known as the festival of colors in India,” said Deepika Ram, junior biomedical sciences major and the president of the Hindu Students Association. “It celebrates the beginning of spring and good fortune.”
During the celebration, participants playfully throw colored powder on each other. The use of this powder sets Holi apart from other religious festivals. Each color symbolizes a different human quality. For example, red symbolizes passion while blue symbolizes peace. “We throw color powder on everyone,” said Varun Modi, junior psychology major. “We wear white. By the end of the day, the shirts are so colorful that we can’t even tell they were white.” While the colored powder symbolizes different qualities, it also has a positive effect on the body’s health. Scientists believe that abir, a dye-component of the powder, improves overall health. The timing of Holi also coincides with the end of winter, a period during which people are vulnerable to disease due to poor weather. It adds to the overall feeling of triumph that Holi brings for Hindus worldwide. See Holi on page 6
Throwing gulal is customary during Holi. Vibrant colors fill the air to welcome the arrival of spring.
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College students looking for opportunities to test drive their careers have turned toward internships, gaining experience and starting to pursue their ambitions. Few students or graduates know internships as COURTESY PHOTO well as Lauren Berger, veteran of 15 internships durLauren Berger, CEO of InternQueen.com, ing her college career, who is now the CEO of InternQueen.com, an online database where students has helped more than 80,000 students, can register for free and apply for internships in dif- parents and employers find internships. ferent industries. She founded the company in 2009 and now works with 1,000 employers worldwide to time to get a job.” Berger now reaches more than 80,000 students, connect students with their dream internships. parents, and employers through the site. The com“At each internship I had the chance to listen, pany specializes in internships in PR, marketing and learn, and observe how the real-world works. The entertainment. Berger said Aggies have turned to her internships opened my eyes and helped me envision my future. I would constantly ask myself, ‘Is this how service to find opportunities, access to the website’s I want to spend my time post-college?’” Berger said. blog for tips and visit employers of interest through “I want today’s college students to have the same experiences, to think about their future before it’s See Queen on page 4
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Invisible Children brings Kony 2012 push to A&M Joanna Raines
The Battalion When Adong Vicky grew up in Uganda, she lived among the horrors caused by political strife and warlord Joseph Kony, head of the Uganda guerilla group known as the Lord’s Resistance Army. She lived in constant poverty, was unable to attend school and said she often went to sleep hungry because of lack of food. She lived in danger of being abducted and sold as a child slave for years. “All my life I lived in fear,” Vicky said. “Every time you go to bed you feel like you might not make it…they might kill you.” She now enjoys a safer life after receiving an education and support from the advocacy group Invisible Children, which seeks to end the use of child soldiers in Africa and restore their communities to peace.
“I am grateful that through Invisible Children’s scholarship program you are supporting and shaping the lives of so many young people like me,” Vicky said. Vicky’s testimony was a part of a Texas A&M Invisible Children screening meant to showcase the much-talked-about Kony 2012 movement. The event began with a viewing of the Kony 2012 video that went viral online — with more than 85 million views on YouTube — and followed with Vicky’s story. “This can’t be ignored, and I’m certainly going to do what I can to put a stop to it. I love this organization, and the one thing it has shown me is who am I to not help stop a war,” said Alex Schlebach, Texas A&M Invisible Children president and senior political science major. See Kony on page 6
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Sophomores Erin Sellars and Colin Breedlove dress in costume for AggieCon, a comic book, science fiction and fantasy convention, Saturday in College Station. Sellars is a vampire while Breedlove is the Dread Pirate Roberts from “The Princess Bride.� This is the 43rd year of AggieCon.
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Aggies snag first Big 12 series, 2-1 Sunday victory in extra innings propels A&M over No. 10 Missouri Courtney Nelson
The Battalion The No. 19 Texas A&M softball team began Big 12 play with three close contests against No. 10 Missouri this weekend, all of which were decided by one run. The Aggies rode the consistent pitching of junior Mel Dumezich and timely team hitting to clinch the series, 2-1. Dumezich was the starting pitcher for the three weekend games for the Aggies, splitting Friday and Saturday’s games with a win (2-1) and a loss (56). Although she hit the first batter of Sunday’s game and walked another, Dumezich settled down and left two runners stranded in the first inning. “I felt a lot better [Sunday] out there than [Saturday],� Dumezich said. “I was just trying to go out there and keep us in the game.� Missouri went back to its ace Chelsea Thomas on Sunday. Thomas lost Friday’s matchup against Dumezich but threw in relief on Saturday to hold off the Aggies in Missouri’s lone win of the weekend. She finished Sunday’s game with 11 strikeouts, more than double her
Friday total of five. Missouri third baseman Corrin Genovese got her team’s first and only hit of the game in the top of the third inning with a double to the gap in left center. A passed ball allowed her to advance to third, but a strikeout and flyout to center fielder Kelsea Orsak ended the inning and left the Aggies unscathed. The top of the sixth looked promising for Missouri with a leadoff line drive to the outfield, but Orsak’s diving catch saved an extra base hit. Missouri senior Ashley Fleming walked but was quickly thrown out by junior catcher Meagan May as she was trying to steal second. The Aggies and Tigers finished the seventh inning locked in a 0-0 tie, sending the conference competitors into extra innings. After holding Missouri to no runs in the top half of the eighth inning, Tysarczyk got on base for a second time in the bottom of the eighth with a stand-up double to center field. Sophomore Taran Tyler then laid down the sacrifice bunt to advance Tysarczyk to third, bringing utility player Jenna Stark to
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Junior pitcher Mel Dumezich only gave up one hit and two walks in Sunday’s game. the plate. The sophomore transfer did not disappoint as she hit a rocket to the right field fence. There was no doubt the hit would be deep enough to score the runner from third, giving the Aggies the game and series win. “It feels awesome,� Stark said. “My first at bat I didn’t get a hit but I felt like I was really seeing the ball well. I wanted to do it for Mel. When a pitcher throws a one-hitter, you have to back her up. Just that I did it for my team when they needed it felt really great.�
Head coach Jo Evans said she had confidence in the hitters who were due up the bottom of the eighth. “Jenna did a great job and the first time up to bat she actually struck out. I really thought she looked good in her at-bat even though she struck out,� Evans said. “I love that kid so much and she has been such a huge difference maker in our ball club.� The Aggies return to the Aggie Softball Complex on Wednesday to host the Baylor Bears at 6:30 p.m.
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Newly elected Yell Leaders lead the crowd of 17,684 volunteers in a yell practice to kick off The Big Event Saturday morning. Carrying armloads of cleaning supplies, rakes, and other tools, students march out of Lot 100 to their destination.
John Arnold, senior psychology major, and sophomore business major Albert Yau participate in The Big Event. The Big Event founder Joe Nussbaum speaks at the 30th anniversary of The Big Event of Saturday morning. Nussbaum wore three different The Big Event shirts and took them off to show the enduring time of selfless service.
William Ong, senior biology major, participates in The Big Event by removing weeds to make way for a flowerbed at a local College Station home Saturday afternoon.
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Blair said, I’m a freshman, I’m learning, and I’ll learn not to make those mistakes at the end of the game.� Sophomore guard Laurin Mincy scorched the Aggies, tying teammate sophomore forward Alyssa Thomas with a game-high 21 points. Four Terrapins came into the contest averaging better than 10 points per game, and all four broke double digits against the Aggies. Blair said Mincy stepped up for her team when they needed her. “Mincy played tremendously,� Blair said. “You look at her overall stat-line, and the kid stepped up and did a heck of a job. Thomas is just a load.� The Aggies finished the Big 12 Conference slate as one of the league’s premier teams in rebounding, particularly on the offensive end. But Maryland abused the Aggies on the glass all game, out-rebounding A&M 42-30 and bringing down 14 offensive rebounds. A&M junior center Kelsey Bone said Maryland’s rebounding success comes from the fact that all five players on
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A&M’s Alexia Standish drives past Maryland’s Alyssa Thomas during the NCAA tournament regional semifinal game Sunday in Raleigh, N.C. the court look to rebound — Mincy pulled in a game-high 12 rebounds — an unusual twist for the Aggies. . “They all do it,� Bone said. “You aren’t used to boxing out [all five players]. That’s something that, as a team, our guards weren’t used to. They go to the offensive glass collectively as a team.� The Sweet 16 appearance marked the final game in the career of five Aggies, including guard Sydney Carter, who said that the season was a challenge from the position of the defending national champions. “We finally got that target on our backs that we’ve been looking for since Coach Blair got here,� Carter said. “You
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FOR RENT 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/1ba apartment, 800sq. ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. bus-route. $575/mo. 210-391-4106. 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, 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 3/2 Duplexes, prelease August, very nice, 5mins to campus, W/D, lawn care, security system, $900-950/mo. 979-691-0304, 979-571-6020. 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 3/2/2 and 4/2/2 remodeled brick homes in CS. Large fenced yard, on shuttle route, $1000-1300/mo. 979-450-3011 waypointproperties@yahoo.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/2bth house on Richards Street, CS near TAMU, HEB, and Target. Available June 1st, 2 car garage , fenced backyard, small pets considered, great kitchen, outstanding condition, $1200/mo. Bernie 979-777-3699. 3bd/3ba. Duplexes. Close to campus, Great backyards. Fairly New! 979-693-4900. 3bdr w/study or 4bdr/2ba House. 2-Blocks to campus. Refrigerator, W/D, $1100/mo. 105 Fleetwood. 832-541-6450. 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. 4/2/2 College Station, close to campus. Updated, fenced, w/d, granite. Prelease for August. $1799/mo. 1312 Timm. 979-776-8984. aggielandrentals.com
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FOR RENT 4/3 house, 4024 Southern Trace CS, built 2006, $1450/mo, available August, 979-450-0053. 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. 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 houses. Brand New, great size, great location, AAF 979-693-4900. 4bd/4ba University Place Condo for rent for $1600/mo. Electricity, water and internet included. No pets. New flooring in August 2011. Living and dining room furniture provided. http://www.collegestationrent.com/tx/collegestation/227678-university-placecondo. If interested, call Fred 281-460-0439. 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. Attention sorority sisters. 4br/3ba House available August 1st. $375/bdrm. 210-289-1609. 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 building now! Sierra condos walk to NG/campus. Granite, SS, W/D incl. Pet friendly. 1,2,3 bed+ guest baths. Bus route bills incl. dwellsierra.com 979-314-7145 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. College Station: 1/1, 800sqft, $575. 2/2, 1000sqft, $675. Shuttle, all appliances, W/D, lawn/pest/maintenance included. 906 Spring Loop (off University). KAZ Realty. 979-324-9666. College Station: 2/2, 1000sqft, newly remodeled (All new stainless steel appliances), shuttle, all appliances, W/D, lawn/pest/maintenance included, 906 Spring Loop (off University). $800. KAZ Realty. 979-324-9666.
FOR RENT College Station: 3/2, 1240sqft. Newly remodeled! All Stainless Steel Appliances! Close to shuttle, W/D, lawn/pest/maintenance included. 905 Balcones (off Welch), $1000. KAZ Realty 979-324-9666.
FOR RENT 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.
College Station: 3/3 1450sqft. All appliances, W/D, lawn/pest/maintenance included. 3735 Oldenburg (off Grahm), $1025. KAZ Realty. 979-324-9666.
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.
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.
C.S. 3/1.5/2carport, Updated, Fenced, biking distance to campus, on shuttle, pets ok. $750/mo AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984.
Free ethernet and cable, paid water, Campus shuttle. Preleasing, Great Prices. AggieApartment.com, 979-693-1906. Gateway Villas- 4bd/4ba. Available August 1st. Great student floor plan, large closets, close to campus, retail, and restaurants. $1800/mo. Brian 469-877-1184. Gleissner Hall, Northgate area. Walk to campus. Water, sewer, garbage paid. 1/1 $555/mo., 2/1 $665/mo. 979-846-8981. Historic duplex, Bryan. 6-miles from campus, 1200sqft. 1bd/1ba. W/D, mature student. $575/mo. 979-776-0221. 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. New, Newer 1/1, 1/1.5 Loft, 2/2,3/3. Granite, Shuttle, wwwjesinvestments.com Owner/Broker. 979-777-5477. 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, 3/2, and 1/1. House for rent. www.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 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.
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Spacious 3/2 duplex available in May. W/D, $895/mo. 979-693-0551. Summer Sublease. 4bd/2ba House. Large fenced yard. On bus route. $400/mo. Utilities paid! Pets ok. 214-498-4975. Townhomes 2/1.5+Half, on shuttle, W/D connections, fenced patio, $775-895/mo, ask about student discounts, 979-703-8282.
FOR SALE Wedding gown from Oleg Cassini collection, size 2. Gown bag, 2-tier slip, size 4. Ivory finger-tip length veil. Beaded with Swarovski crystals, tiara decorated with Swarovski crystals. Never used, tags still attached to all items. $675, 979-229-7479. Will sell pieces seperate.
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HELP WANTED Cadre is accepting resumes for summer internship opprotunities exclusively for students hoping to enhance their skills and experience through training and on the job development. Cadre is looking for a fresh, forward-thinking individuals to assist the engineering staff with the development of SOP’s, training material, and entry level process, mechanical or electrical design under the direction of experienced engineers. The ideal candidate will be dedicated and self-motivated with excellent written communication skills. To qualify, the candidate must be pursuing a bachelors degree in engineering. Additional information about our company, products and job openings can be found on our website at www.cadreproppants.com. To apply, please send your resume to resumes@cadreproppants.com and reference this ad. Cedar Lane is now accepting applications for waitresses/ shot-girls. E-mail for information cedarlanepa@gmail.com Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. Full or Part-time paid intern needed. Computing/Accounting experience is a plus. 979-778-7531, Jaimie. 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. Med Tech for full-time, medical allergy office. Excellent benefits. Great experience for student applying to medical or nursing school. Degree in Biomedical Science and one year commitment required. Please fax resume to 979-485-0575, apply in person at 3306 Longmire Drive CS, TX, or email resume to susanc@aggieallergist.com NINFA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT COLLEGE STATION. Now accepting applications for Wait/Servers and Hostess Staff. Will train. Flexible schedules available. Good communicators and strong customer service skills preferred. Apply in person Mon-Fri 11am-4pm at 1007 Earl Rudder Freeway South, College Station. 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. Classifieds continued on page 6
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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:
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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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HELP WANTED Now hiring for Church nursery. 2 workers needed during Sunday morning and evening worship and on Wednesday evenings. Also hiring for Mother’s Day Out that meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays! 979-776-0533 or lisa@hillcrestfamily.org Part-time job helping handicapped. Male student preferred. $360/mo. 5-10hrs/wk. 979-846-3376. Part-Time position with flexible schedule, general building maintenance, checking light fixtures, changing locks, inspecting needed repairs, respond to tenant request via online system, some knowledge of HVAC maintenance, basic computer knowledge, please submit resume to kcarver@caldwellcos.com Part-time summer help, apply in person, Conlee-Garrett Moving and Storage, 600 South Bryan Ave., Bryan. Ranch hand needed in College Station, general repair/labor work. Must have experience, $10/hr. 979-540-9300 Software tester, 20-35hrs/wk, $10/hr, flexible schedule. Real world, hands-on experience testing enterprise software. Flexible work hours. Learn more and apply at www.k2share.com/careers STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In College Station. 100% Free To Join. Click On Surveys. Summer sales help wanted! Top training, no experience necessary, accommodate school schedules, 40K/4mo., average summer rep. resume’s and info at: 2012summersales@gmail.com Support Services Tech, avg 20hrs/wk, $9.62/hr. Flexible schedules, ideal for students. Phone & email support w/customer service excellence. Learn more and apply at www.k2share.com/jobs 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. Upper-level math teachers needed immediately! All levels science a plus. Monday-Thursday, late afternoon/ evenings. Call Sylvan 979-846-4988. Varsity Ford: Part-time file clerk/receptionist/runner needed Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm-8pm and every other Saturday from 9am-6pm. Hourly rate depends on qualifications. Please contact Genie at 979-694-2022 or fax a resume to 979-693-1744.
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REAL ESTATE $169,000, custom 4/2/2, 2008 sqft, brick home on community lake. At Westpark Tollway, south of Katy. New Sept 2009. OWNER/broker 832-222-9240 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.
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Dancing to a fusion of Indian and American pop music, students danced lively on Simpson Drill Field.
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“The powder is made from natural plants and herbs from India that are good for you,” Modi said. While Holi is primarily a Hindu tradition, there were students of all religions at the celebration. In fact, non-Hindu students made up a large percentage of the group. The reception among the attendees was a positive one despite the fact that many of them did not
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Several dozen were in attendance at the Friday event, though more than 700 made reservations to attend via Facebook. Since going viral on the Internet, benefiting from celebrity mentions and social media marketing, the Invisible Children’s Kony 2012 project has been the object of public scrutiny. “Our goal is to change the conversation of our culture and get people to ask, ‘Who is Joseph Kony?’” the Kony 2012 video’s narrator says. “We have reached a crucial time in history where what we do, or don’t do, right now, will affect every generation to come. Arresting Joseph Kony will prove that the world we live in has new rules.” The movement culminates on April 20 when supporters will “cover the night,” plastering public places around the country with posters and stickers. Schlebach said the A&M Invisible Children organization will participate a week early, on April 13. Invisible Children has met criticism for the organization’s use of donations and for the video’s proposed strategy to end Kony’s influence in Africa. The YouTube video advocates lobbying politicians to get the U.S. government involved in the Ugandan conflict. The controversy climaxed when Invisible Children founder Jason Russell was detained by the San Diego Police Department after he was seen by neighbors running through the streets in his underwear and yelling incoherently. The Associated Press reported that Russell was hospitalized and diagnosed with brief psychosis. Visible Children is one of the leading groups criticizing Invisible Children. The organization’s website includes a list of complaints against the movement. The site claims that Invisible Children is too directly linked to military involvement, supporting the stance with a photo of Invisible Children representatives holding weapons from the
know what Holi was or what its significance was prior to attending. “I had a blast doing it,” said Samantha Ketcham, junior biology major. The spring is a time of year for starting anew. Plants blossom, rain falls and the environment appears to come alive with the change in season. The Hindu festival brings a colorful message: spring is here, a period to embrace life through renewal. “I’m glad I came out and I plan on coming out again next year,” Ketcham said. Ugandan Army. The Ugandan Army has been accused of misconduct, including rape and looting, according to Visible Children. Invisible Children responded to the photo with a statement from Russell saying the photo was taken as a joke and was a “bad idea.” Founder of nonprofit “African Youth Initiative Network” and Ugandan war victim Victor Ochen released a statement about the Invisible Children movement that expressed his disapproval. “I join with other Ugandans who hope our relatives are still in captivity and will come back home alive. Any advocacy aimed at military bombardment of the [Lord’s Resistance Army] rebels remains therefore very sensitive,” Ochen said. “It must be done in a way that avoids further civilian casualties and the loss of the lives of innocent children.” Invisible Children responded to criticism on the organization’s website, and members of Texas A&M Invisible Children stood by their organization. “Personally, I wish people wouldn’t be so quick to judge him. Invisible Children is awesome,” said Laura Carter, junior psychology major and vice president of Invisible Children. The Kony 2012 video that went viral two weeks ago has made “Kony” one of the most searched and talked about names on the Internet. At the event, Invisible Children representative Stesha Durante said that #STOPKONY trended on Twitter on every continent. “With this film going viral, people from all over the world are talking about it,” Durante said. “It has definitely strengthened the awareness.” At the end of the evening, Invisible Children had tangible ways for the audience to get involved. Attendees could donate by purchasing merchandise or buy a Kony 2012 kit to use for the next stage of the movement, “cover the night.” “This is the year we have to make (Kony) pay,” Vicky said.
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