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EDITOR’SNOTE This is the fourth and final installment of a four-part series about sexual assaults involving college students.

The Battalion does not publish the names or identifying information of rape and sexual assault victims. The names of victims and assailants in this article were altered to protect the subjects’ identities.

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unthinkable | 3 Picking up the pieces

Writing the sexual assault series was a life-altering journey.

Enterprise editor Joe Terrell writes about his experience and what the A&M community needs to do to support survivors.

politics

Ron Paul revolution packs Rudder GOP hopeful visits University hours after Rick Santorum withdraws from race

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Colombia enlists A&M help to purify dirty waters Amber Jaura

Rachel Bishop An electric atmosphere greeted presidential hopeful Ron Paul Tuesday evening as 2,500 students and supporters filled Rudder Auditorium to hear from the political and cultural icon. With venue seating at a premium, an overflow of 500 supporters lined the hallways in the Rudder complex, viewing a live feed of the speech on TV monitors.

Members of the Paul campaign staff have grown accustomed to large and enthusiastic collegiate receptions, saying they receive turnouts four-to-five times larger than their GOP rivals.

“I’m always asked why the young people care about [me],” Paul said. “And I answer, ‘Well, maybe the young people care about liberty.’”

The evening began with a call to action

by Student Body President Jeff Pickering and Youth for Ron Paul Chapter President Billy Yoder to go beyond passive support of the congressman. They stressed the importance of delegates as the only way to get the congressman elected.

Paul thanked the crowd for their warm welcome and voiced enthusiasm for being in Aggieland, a two-and-a-half hour drive from his Lake Jackson home. True to his campaign’s message, Paul anchored his speech to the ideal of restoring liberty to the American people as a means of solving the nation’s current challenges.

Paul validated his foreign policy stances by boasting that he receives more monetary support from active members of the military than

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Presidential candidate Ron Paul speaks to students and supporters in a packed Rudder Auditorium. An overflow audience watched a live feed in the lobby outside. all other candidates combined. He reminded attendees that he remains the only candidate with military experience, having served in the Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

“Thankfully, we didn’t have to resolve the Cuban crisis with nuclear power. … The Soviets collapsed because they overextended themselves,” Paul said. “No one is going to invade this country, this I know. Our greatest threat is at home.”

This is Paul’s third run at the presidency, twice as a Republican and once as a Libertarian in the 1988 race. He reiterated his belief that government should only act within the

confines of the U.S. Constitution, charging President Barack Obama and members of Congress with infringing on fundamental civil rights. He likened recent legislation to the incremental decrease of civil liberties experienced in Nazi Germany.

Touching on the issue of tax increases, the national debt crisis and auditing the Federal Reserve, Paul argued that current policies are suffocating the American economy.

“I’ve been in Washington for a couple of years, and let me tell you, they’re not smart See Paul on page 6

Texas A&M engineering has sparked the interest of Colombian officials in the market for clean water. Researchers at the University offer water-cleaning technology called membrane filtration, which purifies water contaminated from oil and natural gas production.

David Burnett, director of technology at Global Petroleum Research Institute, said more than 15 years of research lie behind Texas A&M’s water filtration technologies and the demand for water filtration is not limited to Colombia.

“I was paying more for fresh water in the park store than I was paying for gasoline for my truck,” Burnett said of his time in Columbia. “It occurred to me that if industry can refine crude oil, it ought to be able to ‘refine’ saltwater to make it drinkable.”

Burnett said industries in Colombia need affordable, facile methods of determining the content of impaired waters and purified waters in a short period of time.

Before wastewater from oil and natural gas operations can be purified for human use and consumption, it must be processed to remove contaminants, such as oily wastes and residual petroleum hydrocarbons.

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A&M falls to UTA

Aggies miss key opportunities in 3-2 loss

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Junior right fielder Brandon Wood drew first blood with a solo home run in the bottom of the second inning to put the Aggies up 1-0.

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The Battalion The No. 2 Texas A&M baseball team fell to the visting UT-Arlington Mavericks Tuesday night, failing to capitalize on a myriad of opportunities and ending up on the wrong side of the 3-2 final score. The loss to the Mavericks was the team’s first Tuesday night loss of the season. “We left a small village out there on the bases tonight,� head coach Rob Childress said. “Ten guys on base. One for ten with runners in scoring position. Thirteen flyball outs.

When you do that, you usually get what you deserve, and that’s a loss. And that’s what we got tonight.�

The Aggies weren’t able to get their leadoff batter on base after the third inning. “It is important for what we want to do, but they had left handers in there through six innings, and that’s gonna slow us down at first, insofar as being down and not trying to give up outs on the bases,�

Childress said. “But [a lead off hit] is a big part of everybody’s offense, and for us it’s extremely important. But we feel like we’ve got a good enough lineup, one through nine, that we can string three or four hits together. We just weren’t able to do that tonight.�

The Aggies struck first with a solo home run by sophomore center fielder Brandon Wood in the bottom of the second, a 390-foot bomb, but the Mavericks responded with two runs of their own in the top of the fourth on the strength of a walk and three consecutive singles.

Freshman pitcher Gandy Stubblefield lasted ceded two runs and five hits in four innings of work, and, after freshman pitcher Daniel Mengden’s earned run, corralled the Mavs for the rest of the evening. “I thought they all did a pretty good job,� Childress said of his pitching staff. “With the exception of us not being able to finish the fifth inning with two outs and nobody on, I thought for the most part Gandy was very good and the other guys behind [freshman pitcher Daniel] Mengden were really good.�

Senior second baseman Scott Arthur’s fourth inning base knock brought in sophomore catcher Troy Stein, who reached base on his second double of the evening. Stein’s run was then matched by another UT-Arlington score to push the away team’s advantage to 3-2. Stein finished the night 2-of-4 at the plate. “I’m just getting comfortable,� Stein said. “You know,

The Aggies would change pitchers early and often throughout Tuesday evening. letting the game slow down, getting comfortable, and just taking care of the little things.

As the game slows down, it’s getting easier and easier.�

The Aggies will have to bounce back from the midweek loss for this weekend’s series against the Jayhawks in

Lawrence, Kan. “They’ll get back on track,� said senior communication major Claire Toney. “Our weekend starters are so strong, I really feel like they can get the team back in the win column.�

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Joe Terrell: Reporting on sexual assaults challenges me

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The suffering silent “Men are sexually assaulted,” said Cary Haynes, director of center programs at the Brazos Valley Sexual Assault Resource Center. “And often, men are sexually assaulted by other heterosexual men.”

A family friend sexually abused Gary, Class of 2013, for more than two years, beginning when he was 6 years old.

“Initially, I was lured into John’s room because he had an N64 gaming system,” Gary said. “One night while I was playing a single-player game, John began to touch me inappropriately. That was the beginning, but definitely not the end.”

John told Gary that his parents would never believe him if he told them about the abuse. A combination of John’s words, shame and guilt prevented Gary from telling anybody about the experiences. The abuse finally ended when Gary’s parents decided his sister was old enough to babysit while they visited John’s family. Even after a decade and half, Gary’s family is still unaware of the abuse he suffered during their dinner parties.

Sexual assault, abuse and rape with male victims is among the most under-exposed crime categories in the country. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 10 percent of reported sexual assault victims are male and it is estimated that fewer than 5 percent of male victims report the assault.

“Male survivors really struggle to deal with their assault,” Haynes said. “Most of them don’t come forward at all, but when they do it’s almost always on the phone because they don’t want to come in person.”

Statistics and information on male sexual assault is limited by the lack of relevant dialogue surrounding the issue. Until January, national crime statistics collected by the federal government did not include a measurable category for sexual assault in which a male was the victim.

“I’m very glad that male sexual assaults are now included in official government data,” said Maggie Gartner, executive director of Student Counseling Services. “A more complete picture of the pervasiveness of the numbers of sexual assaults can only help us in providing the needed services.”

Even more than women, men overwhelmingly fail to report the assault primarily because of the social stigma attached to male victims. As a result of socially constructed gender roles, male survivors are far more likely to internalize the physical and psychological trauma associated with an assault.

“Healing is really an ongoing process,” Gary said. “I still have trouble with being guarded with anyone, including my friends and people that I am dating.”

Boys don’t cry Counselors and victim recovery centers have identified several myths that contribute to the chronic underreporting of male sexual assault. These include beliefs that

men are immune to victimization, male survivors become sexual predators, and it isn’t rape if the victim experienced arousal during the assault.

“Due to the pressures on men to be masculine and macho, admitting that I was victimized sexually is very difficult,” Gary said. “I feel that men experience a different kind of shame about their sexual abuse [than women] in the scenario that their abuser was of the same gender.”

In a society that draws distinct lines between the concepts of masculinity and femininity, cultural stereotypes of sex roles can hinder a male’s ability to recover from a sexual assault.

“Male survivors who have been sexually assaulted often question their masculinity and sexual identity, wondering — as do female survivors — what they did to ‘deserve’ the assault,” Gartner said. “Of course, no one deserves to be assaulted and an assault is not about sex, but about power.” r.”

Many male survivors urvivors harbor fears that the sexual ual abuse enacted on them m will in turn causee them to become sexual predators.

While it’s true that nearly 75 percent of men who commit acts of sexual or physical abuse were themselves abused as children, the vastt majority of abusee victims do not goo on to abuse others.

Heterosexual men who experience sexual abuse are prone to question their sexual orientation, falsely believing that the sexual assault determines their sexual identity. According to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network, homosexual men who are assaulted are more likely to assume their abuse is “punishment” for their sexual orientation.

“Being forced to participate in a sexual act is shameful enough,” Gary said. “The fact that the act also went against my sexual orientation added to the shame and makes it incredibly hard to talk about.”

A disturbing aspect of male sexual assault is the average age that such abuse generally occurs. While women are more likely to be assaulted during their early college years, a male is most likely to be the victim of sexual abuse when he is 4 years old, according to the Bureau of Justice.

Perpetrators are more often than not family acquaintances or immediate relatives.

“While most kids weren’t even aware of the differences between boys and girls, I was being sexually abused,” Gary said.

“This led to a feeling of isolation and

Lingering pain Though Gary no longer receives counseling, echoes of his abuse still resonate through his life.

“My main issue has been that I have flashbacks to frequently hav abuse,” Gary said. my abuse, “These mainly happen when I see kids that whe are around the age tthat I was when I was abused. I am scared for them when I think that kids that age are still the targets of sexual abuse.

I am not under the th illusion that I aam some sort of special speci case.”

While the rate of prevalence is difficult to determine, the National Center for Juvenile Justice reports that one out of every seven victims of sexual assault is under the age of 6. Because nearly 73 percent of child victims do not tell anyone about their abuse for at least a year, it is estimated that as many as a quarter of a million children are sexually abused in the U.S. each year.

Child victims of sexual assault are forced to carry the psychological baggage of what happened to them for their entire lives.

Clinical case studies have shown that children who suffered sexual abuse are more likely to experience negative self-image, substance abuse, problems with intimacy and future sexual dysfunctions.

“I want to tell the people that sexually prey on women and young children that they have no idea how much their actions deeply affect someone for the rest of their lives,” Gary said.

“From the basic ability to relate to others to being able to foster romantic relationships, your actions have hindered some very profound aspects of a person’s life with hurt and shame.”

98% of men who were convicted of raping male children claimed to be heterosexual

Every two minutes, someone is raped in the U.S.

84% of rapists don’t consider their actions to be rape

UNBROKEN This is the fourth and final installment of a four part series about sexual assaults involving college students.

If you have experienced sexual assault and you would like to share your story, please send your information to editor@thebatt.com.

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shame. It messes with how you see sex and how you value yourself as a person.”

Men are often forgotten within the realm of sexual assault and, as a result, run a risk of experiencing higher levels of trauma and disgrace. However, Gary found solace in confiding about his experience with counselors. Following a break up with his girlfriend during his freshman year, Gary decided to visit the University’s Student Counseling Center.

“Eventually, it is absolutely necessary that those who experienced abuse speak to a licensed counselor,” Gary said. “They are highly trained to help sexual abuse survivors and are great at aiding the healing process. The Student Counseling Center was a great resource for me.”

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, Emily Villani, Trevor Stevens

n English teacher who knew I wrote for The Battalion pulled me aside after class last semester. She told me she might have a story for me. Nothing could have prepared me for what followed.

She said several of her female students in recent years had confided, separately, that they had been raped — all during their first semester at A&M. Her words and ideas initiated my personal investigation into the prevalence of sexual assaults among college students, which involved four months of research, more than a dozen interviews, four articles and at least one heated argument with a high-ranking University official.

Early in my investigation, a counselor warned me to “watch out for myself.”

Unwisely, I brushed aside her advice, not fully comprehending the gravity of her words.

After interviewing a handful of sexual assault survivors, I started having nightmares that involved the people I loved. I lost weight and suffered intermittent mood swings.

Immersing myself in the depths of human depravity, I neglected to reflect on my own well being. When you stare into the darkness, the darkness tends to stare back. This is what the counselor tried to warn me about.

After publishing the first article, I received a number of Facebook messages, emails and texts from women wishing to share their stories with me. Some were friends. I quickly learned to dread these exchanges.

Sometimes, I’d let the messages sit in my inbox, unopened for days, until I had the nerve to brace myself for another story of heartbreak and abuse.

I was probably too sensitive to explore this topic. My heart breaks for every one of the students I interviewed and the countless others who have yet to share their voice.

However, as the dust settles and all is said and done, I’m left with the remnants of a difficult experience that deserve to be shared.

To the male readers: statistics show that one of every four women in your life has experienced some form of sexual abuse. Think of your friends, your sisters, your girlfriend, your family members and your future spouse.

Does your heart break now? We need to declare war on sexual assault.

To women who have been abused: I want to stress that what happened to you was not your fault. Instead of being treated with the dignity and respect you deserve, someone you most likely trusted took advantage of you in the worst way possible. But your story doesn’t have to end there. You are not defined by what someone did to you.

If you haven’t already, I encourage you to tell somebody about what happened. Talk to a friend, a relative or a counselor. This journey is not one you were meant to make alone.

I’m proud of my generation’s heartbeat for social justice. But we can be passionate about injustice around the world and forget that there is evil occurring right here — on this campus and in the city we call home.

Sexual assault is an issue everywhere, and ignorance will perpetuate the problem. The people who commit these crimes count on us to pretend the issue doesn’t exist.

It is bothersome that most sexual assault cases in the A&M community go unreported.

But it is immature to place the blame solely on the shoulders of the University or victims.

We haven’t gone far enough to create a healthy environment for victims to speak out.

Every woman I interviewed told me she didn’t want to report her assault because she didn’t want people to know she wasn’t a virgin.

A significant portion of our Aggie family is hurting. With this knowledge, it’s our responsibility and obligation to help.

Joe Terrell is a junior telecommunications media studies major and The Battalion enterprise editor for spring 2012.

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3/3.5 luxury condo in Gateway Villas, granite throughout, W/D, close to campus/restaurants/bus route, available June 1st, $1350/mo., 817-437-9606.

3bd/2ba House, <1-mile south of campus, close to everything, garage, pet friendly, www.LoneStarHousing.com 3bd/2ba House, <1-mile south of campus, close to everything, garage, pet friendly, www.AggielandLeasing.com 3bd/3ba Condo Deacon at Wellborn Rd. Available 5/15 $1025 Summer/$1125 September-May 979-575-5039. Shuttle, new carpet and paint!

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+bedroom Duplex for rent. 113 Kleine in College Station. $1600/mo. 4-yrs old w/large back-yard. 4bd/4ba +office, and storage room. Tile floors in living-room, bathrooms and kitchen. W/D and refrigerator included. Pet friendly. Call 979-696-6839/text 979-229-2171.

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 or 3/2+study. Huge fenced yard, wood-floors, W/D, granite, deck, garage. $1600. Available 5/21. 712 Garden Acres. http://s822.photobucket.com/albums/zz141/GardenAcres/ 979-324-2830.

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 4/2/2 house, 1302 Mary Oaks.

Available August. Close to campus, A&M bus route, recently updated, carpet/tile flooring, spacious closets and ample storage.

Large fenced backyard. Pets OK. $1595/mo. 979-255-9432 4/2/2 off Dominik. Large updated house, tile, carpet, with W/D, pets allowed. $1800/mo. Tia 979-739-1160. Available May. 4/2/2, 1508 Austin, available August, great floorplan, updated, huge backyard, close to shopping, W/D, no pets, $1595/mo, 979-731-8257 www.brazosvalleyrentals.com 4/3 house, 4024 Southern Trace CS, built 2006, $1450/mo, available August, 979-450-0053.

FOR RENT 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, 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/2ba Large house, <1-mile from campus, close to everything, W/D, pet friendly. www.LoneStarHousing.com 4bd/4.5ba house available in August, Southern Trace Subdivision. $1,700/mo, pets ok.

979-314-4505.

4bd/4ba houses. Brand New, great size, great location, AAF 979-693-4900.

4bd/4ba private bathroom. Summer $240 other season$295/$325 per room. Wood/tile floors, large living room, new refrigerator, central a/c, walk-in closets, on shuttle. Student community, large pool, basketball court, sand beach volleyball. 979-574-0040, 281-639-8847.

4bd/4ba University Place Condo for rent. $1600/mo. All utilities paid including internet and cable.

No pets. http://www.collegestationrent.com/tx/collegestation/227678-university-placecondo. Fred 281-460-0439.

5/2 + study, 1112 Berkeley, available August, COMPLETELY REMODELED, W/D, new paint, all appliances, large backyard, no pets, $1795/mo, 979-731-8257 www.brazosvalleyrentals.com 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.

FOR RENT 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.

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.

College Station: 3/3 1450sqft. All appliances, W/D, lawn/pest/maintenance included. 3735 Oldenburg (off Grahm), $1025. KAZ Realty. 979-324-9666.

Cottage. Holik C.S. 2bd/1ba, 1000sqft., W/D, Balcony, wooded.

Private drive. Clean. Quiet. No pets. $600/mo. 979-777-2472.

Free ethernet and cable, paid water, Campus shuttle.

Preleasing, Great Prices.

AggieApartment.com, 979-693-1906.

Gateway Villas. Affordable luxury.

4bd/4ba available August. $1600/mo. 512-413-8748.

Large 3/2/1 on bus route. W/D. $1200/mo. 1431 Magnolia Drive.

214-914-4305 Luxury townhome. Gateway Villas. 4bd/4bth, 1800/mo. Pre-lease summer/ fall 2012. 979-229-6935.

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 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.

FOR RENT Storage- Rent for 4 months. Pay for 3 get 1 free. All sizes, close to campus. 979-693-0551.

Subleasing 1bd/1bath in a 2bd/2bath at Campus Village apartments. Furnished, lazy river, $615/month. Available now as well as 8/12-7/13. 713-992-5057 Summer sublease available. 1/1 unfurnished apartment on bus route, 10 minutes from campus. $495/month plus utilities and water. Email aggiestudent908@yahoo.com for more information.

Townhomes 2/1.5+Half, on shuttle, W/D connections, fenced patio, $775-895/mo, ask about student discounts, 979-703-8282.

HELP WANTED Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. aggieresponse@gmail.com Child Care- FT & PT shifts available. Some nights & Saturdays required. Apply in person at 3609 E. 29th St., Bryan.

City of College Station, LIFEGUARDS & WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS NEEDED, $8.50/hr, Apply online @ csjobs.cstx.gov or call 979-764-3540 EOE Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment.

D&D Moving and Storage, Inc. is accepting applications for part-time summer help. Apply in person at 3700 Texas Ave South College Station, TX. DJ’s Wanted. No experience or equipment needed. Will train right people. Must have wide range of music knowledge. Please email resume to atticbcs@gmail.com J. Cody’s hiring cashiers, apply within, 3610 S. College. Must be able to work Tuesday/Thursday nights. No experience necessary, just common sense!

Kingwood Country Club in Houston is hiring life guards. No previous experience required. Call us at (800)210-0049 to apply.

Leasing Consultant needed, individual needs to be energetic, customer oriented, have a professional appearance and able to work weekends, base pay plus commission, PT/FT available, apply in person at 3645 Wellborn Road, Bryan, Reveille Ranch Apartments.

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.

Pre-leasing for 2012-2013. Students only. 2bd/2ba apartment.

W/D, 900+ sq-ft. $600/mo. Call 210-387-5030.

Looking for a student worker.

Painting, minor plumbing and maintenance skills required. $12/hr. 979-324-9666.

Balcones Apartments, 3/2, available now, fully remodeled, internet and water included, $895/mo, 979-703-8282.

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.

looking for TAMU-student to write code for smartphone applications. Please email beason882006@tamu.edu

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

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.

August Leasing. 4bd/2ba house.

Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com

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.

CLOSE to campus! Ride your bike!

Great 3bd/1.5ba house in good neighborhood w/large fenced backyard. Pets ok. $1100/mo.

Signing bonus! Available now.

979-820-1198.

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.

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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.

C.S. 3/1.5/2carport, Updated, Fenced, biking distance to campus, on shuttle, pets ok. $750/mo AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984.

Room for sublease in 2bd/2bath for $375. Internet/cable, W+D included. May-August, 979-492-9005.

Spacious 3/2 duplex available in May and August. W/D. $895/mo.

979-693-0551.

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 Now Hiring: Game X Change.

Must be at least 18, must have vast knowledge with video games, must have great customer service. Apply within 1800 Texas Ave South.

Office Assistant needed. Liere Insurance. $10/hr. 10-15hrs/wk. Call 979-776-2300.

Part-time job helping handicapped. Male student preferred. $360/mo. 5-10hrs/wk.

979-846-3376.

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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.

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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 $100.00 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:

J&S Studies, Inc.

979-774-5933 1710 Crescent Pointe Parkway, College Station, TX 77845 www.js-studies.com

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HELP WANTED 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.

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 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.

Varsity Ford: Part-time runner/file clerk/receptionist needed Mon, Wed & Fri from 12pm to 8pm and every other Saturday from 9am to 6pm. Please contact Genie at (979)694-2022 or fax a resume to (979)693-1744.

Wanted: Energetic people for Kids Klub After-School Program.

-Fall semester employment begins 8/20/12. Application deadline -April 30. www.cstx.gov/kidsklub, 979-764-3831.

MUSIC Peter Block Mobile DJ, professional 22+yrs. experience. Specializing in weddings, TAMU functions. Mobile to anywhere.

979-596-2522. http://www.partyblockdj.com

REAL ESTATE 4/4.5+1bd, 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.

ROOMMATES 2-female roommates needed.

Large updated townhouse off Southwest Pkwy. Bus-route, W/D, 1/3-utilities. Large room $350/mo., smaller room $250/mo., or both $550/mo. 979-204-9788.

Looking for 2-roommates to share 4bd/2.5ba house. $400/mo/person.

Furnished. Utilities not included, except for cable. 214-734-0178.

Roommates needed. 4bd/4bth $350/mo, washer/dryer, phone & internet, University Place on Southwest Parkway.

281-844-2090.

SERVICES iPhone repair w/one year warranty, allphonetoys.com 979-694-2800. Student discounts available.

TUTORS Need a Tutor? Friendly, helpful one-on-one private tutors for all subjects at TAMU/Blinn and Sam Houston State. Check us out at www.99tutors.com, 979-268-8867.

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removed water requires membrane filters to separate waste from the water.

“Texas A&M and its partners have developed highly efficient membrane treatment and reverse osmosis desalination for waste water, including oil field-produced water,” Burnett said.

A&M researchers also developed cleaning agents for membrane filters utilizing environmentally friendly materials so that the water from the treatment process will meet drinking water standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The University recently signed a contract to discuss water filtration technologies with Colombian oil officials and to provide training for chemists and engineers about utilizing the technology.

Classes with hands-on training for both the equipment and analytical processes are scheduled with groups from Colombia to begin as soon as this summer.

Burnett and Keith McElroy of Texas Engineering Experiment Station travelled to Colombia last year to provide an overview of the technology and discuss goals for testing and operating water facilities.

McElroy said an important part of the water treatment process is analytical testing.

His role is to ensure the quality of the treated water and provide analytical support.

McElroy is currently developing a training course that can be taught in Colombia.

“We are working with Ecopetrol [the largest petroleum company in Colombia] and South Colombia Uni-

versity in establishing water treatment technology and developing an environmental laboratory for them,” McElroy said.

Timothy Clarke, petroleum engineering graduate student, works in Burnett’s water treatment team. He said he enjoys the opportunity to work with a team maintaining a mobile capacity to filter and treat wastewater.

“As technology allows access to previously inaccessible sources of petroleum, the ability to monitor environmental and waste water impact on-site contributes to rapid project development determinations” Clarke said.

“Additionally, the mobile water treatment platform could help indicate the viability of previously untested oilfield systems.”

Carl Vavra, of Texas Engineering Experiment Station, has worked with Burnett for 11 years in wastewater treatment and said potable water supply is a major issue facing global populations.

“It will only get to be a larger issue in the future with population increases, droughts, global warming,” Vavra said. “Companies like GE are actually buying water treatment companies and have many divisions that work all over the world with water issues.”

Vavra said these water filtration projects put A&M at the front of the race in this research.

“Texas A&M is a leader in developing and using these technologies, especially in the oil and gas industries for purifying wastewaters for reuse,” Vavra said. “I am very proud to be part of this technology that will help people in Texas, the U.S. and other parts of the World.”

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nation Zimmerman’s lawyers withdraw from shooting case SANFORD, Fla. — The Trayvon Martin case took a bizarre turn Tuesday when George Zimmerman’s attorneys quit, complaining that they have lost all contact with him and that he called the prosecutor and talked to a TV host after they told him not to speak to anyone.

The lawyers portrayed the former neighborhood watch

captain as erratic and his mental state as shaky, and they expressed fear for his health under the pressure that has been building in the month since he shot and killed Martin, an unarmed black teenager.

“As of the last couple days he has not returned phone calls, text messages or emails,” attorney Craig Sonner said at a news conference outside the courthouse.

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enough to spend your money,” said Paul, whose time in the House of Representatives dates to 1976. “We’ve gotten fat and lazy and think the government will take care of us — this policy will not work. It’s time to get our head out of the sand and face the situation.”

The rally was an opportunity to come home for Linda Paul, the congressman’s granddaughter and junior biomedical science major, who has traveled with Paul on the campaign trail this semester.

“We’ve had this kind of turnout everywhere we go, but to know this crowd is filled with people I know, to see my fellow classmates coming to hear my grandfather speak, is amazing,” Linda said. “Texas is our home, so we love when we are campaigning in our state.”

Elijah Rockers, sophomore electrical engineering major, has been a Paul supporter since 2008. Rockers said Paul’s consistent foreign policy positions and plans to curtail wasteful spending in Washington won his support.

“I think the main thing I don’t like about Romney is his flip-flopping on the issues,” Rockers said. “That’s what I like about Ron Paul — he’s been saying the same thing for 30 years.”

Michael Couvillion, rally attendee and former economics major, described himself as a “hardcore” supporter, convinced by Paul’s voting record and position on the issues.

“If you’re looking for the truth, he’s your guy,” Couvillion said.

The rally coincided with

Ron Paul speakes Tuesday before 2,500 attendees.

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of years, and let me tell you, they’re

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your money.”

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former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum’s decision earlier in the day to bow out of the Republican primary.

Asked for a response to the news, Paul said he believed the development to have a positive effect for his campaign.

“I think everyone is pondering what that will do, but I can’t see how it will be harmful,” Paul said. “I’m cautiously hopeful that it will benefit us.”

The delegate count stands strongly in favor of former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney, who leads the field

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