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inside voices | 3 MSC memories See inside for students’ memories of the Memorial Student Center, which will reopen April 21.

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Populous, a sports facility developer, has been approached to design the renovations on Kyle Field.

The Battalion According to a Wednesday press release from the athletic department, Texas A&M and the 12th Man Foundation have approached sports facility development firm Populous

to design the renovation and potential reconstruction of Kyle Field. The release comes on the heels of a March 27 announcement that Kyle Field season tickets sold out at the earliest point in the University’s history. University and athletic department officials speculated that the sales are a direct result of A&M’s highly anticipated move to the Southeastern Conference. Populous, incepted in 1983, is recognized as one of the world’s elite sports facility developers. The

company’s portfolio includes nationally and internationally recognized venues including Yankee Stadium, the 2012 London Olympic Games’ main stadium, Wembley Stadium and Wimbledon Tennis Club, among others. Also included on Populous’ résumé are more than 300 collegiate projects, 80 of them football stadiums. Among the institutions that have worked with Populous develSee Kyle Field on page 2

Freshman year, I liked playing the piano in the flagroom. Enedina Nunez, senior marketng major

As a visiting fan of another institution, I remember taking off my hat as a sign of respect. The tradition and reverence was evident, just by stepping through the door. Jon Mann, accounting graduate student

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Jessica Peale, senior telecommunication media studies major, Austin Hines, visualization graduate student, and Brandon Mendiola, freshman marketing major, all direct, write, film and edit independent movies. Their films will feature in this weekend’s Texas Film Festival.

I’ve only been to the MSC once before, but I remember there being so many students talking around the building and promotions to join student organizations. Katie Schreiber, junior supply chain management major

campus news Police to crack down on DWI violators The College Station Police Department and other local law enforcement will coordinate a DWI Task Force to operate during Chilifest weekend. Officials said they intend to utilize multiple officers, deputies and police to focus on DWI violations. If the Magistrate issues a warrant, a blood sample will be taken from the suspect to provide evidence in the DWI case. On April 12, 13 and 14 the resources necessary to obtain the warrant and subsequent blood draw will be on hand for law enforcement making DWI arrests. Justin Mathers, staff writer

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Through the lens Texas Film Festival brings screenings, lectures to campus Owen Herterich & Sam Neal The Battalion

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ost people know cinema through its mega-hits; but for every blockbuster like “Titanic” or “Star Wars,” there exists a multitude of smaller, independently-made films. This weekend, Texas A&M will welcome Texas Film Festival, a fourday event showcasing some of the best independent films from Texas, the U.S. and beyond. The festival first began in 1993 and ran annually until 2005, when it was discontinued. Aggie SWAMP Club

— which stands for Screen-Writing, Acting, and Movie Production — held SWAMPFest, a smaller, studentoriented film festival from 2006 to 2010. During the last year, however, SWAMP officers decided to try to restore Texas Film Festival to its former glory.

“We teamed up with MSC Aggie Cinema to bring the festival in 2011,” said Brittany Means, senior telecommunication-media studies major and director of Texas Film Festival. “It was the perfect plan, because a film festival is really where film production and film appreciation meet. There’s something for everyone.” The festival runs from Thursday to Sunday, and includes five sets of short films and two feature films, which all have a question and answer session with filmmakers after the shows.

Four of the films in the program were made by current SWAMP members and two by former members. “I think it’s really cool that studentmade films are going to be in the festival. It’s time we brought our genius from A&M to the world,” said Mike Denman, senior visualization major. Brandon Mendiola, freshman marketing major, directed “True,” a story about a man who grapples with the internal struggle between good and evil. “‘True’ is about a guy with a menSee Film Fest on page 5

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Farmers Fight to weed agriculture misconceptions Michael Dror The Battalion

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The Battalion Balancing religious responsibilities with a full schedule at a secular university is just part of the daily routine for Kenny Abitbol. Now eight months into life as a college student, the freshman economics major has had to rely on commitment, flexibility and a healthy portion of ingenuity to emerge from two semesters of classes and involvement with the Corps of Cadets without sacrificing his lifestyle as an Orthodox Jew. Born in Manhattan, New York, to a long family tradition of Orthodox Judaism, Abitbol moved several times before grade school, finally settling in Houston where he received his high school education at a Jewish school. When it came time to decide where his collegiate career would take him, Abitbol chose Texas A&M despite mixed reactions

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As a Modern Orthodox Jew, Kenny Abitbol is able to join secular communities, including the Corps. from family and friends around him. “I was originally looking into a lot of the top Midwest schools like A&M, Colorado, Kansas, but ultimately decided College Station was right for me,” Abitbol said. “My parents both supported the decision, only See Cadet on page 6

Agriculture advocates are working to make sure that students at Texas A&M remember the University’s history as an institution grounded in agricultural roots. The goal of the Farmers Fight initiative is to educate students on agriculture in the modern world. “People today are far removed from farms. They seem to think that food comes from the store and milk from the fridge, and we want to show them what makes it all possible,” said Eric Evans, freshman agronomy major and member of the advocacy team. “Our goal is to promote a clear, factbased image of modern-day agriculture.”

Developed by students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the effort will scatter 16 booths across campus on Thursday. Caroline Black, director of development and agricultural leadership and education and communications graduate student, said much of Texas A&M’s campus is a tribute to the University’s agricultural foundations. “Even Kyle Field was named after the first dean of the College of Agriculture, Edwin J. Kyle. Aggies need to know these are the roots of our University,” Black said. The movement focuses not on history of agriculture, but on modern methods and techniques that sustain the world’s See Farmers on page 5

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oping football renovations are fellow SEC members Alabama, LSU and Florida. “I’ve seen the work of Populous and I know from working hand-in-hand with the 12th Man Foundation on other projects, the Kyle Field renovation will be handled in a first-class manner,� said A&M athletic director Bill Byrne. “The Spirit of Aggieland is never more apparent than at Kyle Field.� According to the press release, the “design study phase� will investigate options for the re-rendering of Kyle Field, including plans for renovating the current stadium or building a completely new one. Construction staging, preliminary costs and construction timelines have not yet been determined. A&M and the 12th Man Foundation have prioritized an increase in overall seating and revenue generation capacity, improved fan amenities and possibilities for

“multi-use opportunities,� while balancing fans’ desire to preserve Kyle Field’s unique atmosphere. If Kyle Field were to be reconstructed or require extensive renovations, construction could cause the Aggies to play one or two football seasons off-site — potentially in Houston or Dallas. John Stanley, sophomore political science major, said reconstructing the stadium — and playing a season or more off-site — could leave many Aggies distraught and jeopardize the stadium’s tradition. “I would definitely go with renovating Kyle Field. If we have to move to a whole new stadium, then that’ll upset a lot of people who value the traditions Kyle Field represents,� Stanley said. “A big allure of Aggieland is obviously Kyle Field.� Owner of popular Northgate bar O’Bannon’s Tap House Chris Steele said a move to an off-site location for any amount of time would hurt the local economy. He also compared the

absence of Kyle Field — even for a season or two — to the absence of on-campus Bonfire. “I think it would affect the whole town. There are only six or seven home games a year, but I think it would be detrimental [economically],� said Steele, a former student. “And as an Aggie, especially with Bonfire already gone, I’m concerned how being at Reliant Stadium for one or two years will affect spirit and tradition.� A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin said he would not be involved in the decision to renovate or entirely reconstruct Kyle Field. He said he believes, regardless of the University’s decision, the stadium will remain one of the nation’s best. “I don’t know what the logistics are. That’s a higher issue than me. Those decisions are not going to be made by the football coach,� Sumlin said. “Whatever the decision is, we’re going to abide by it knowing ultimately that we’re going to be in one of the finest facilities in the country.�

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Michael Rodriguez: The MSC made me feel at home

he year was 2006. I was a sophomore in high school and baseball and engineering were the center of my life.

I started looking at colleges, so I joined a group from El Paso during a visit to A&M’s Discover Engineering Conference. It was an incredible experience, and we were looking to spend a night in the college environment. The students with whom we were paired took us to the Memorial Student Center for Aggie Night. As our group was led to the MSC, we were told how great the center was, how it was the living room of A&M, and how Aggie Nights were the best thing around. We were excited — as high school students at a university should be.

That evening, even before my undergrad years, the MSC captured my interest — the structure and its history were awe-inspiring. From the memorial component — soon to return to our student body once again — to the Flag Room and the Aggie history recorded in Rodney Hill’s wood carvings, the building captured the essence of Aggieland. In the building’s basement, we were introduced to the college atmosphere: students playing board games, enjoying pizza and — the best part — free bowling and billiards. We were just high school students, but through the MSC we learned what student life in college can be like. After bowling and playing billiards, we were introduced to collegiate dining in an MSC venue called Rumors. Upon entering, the smell of sautéed onions and cooked meats was intoxicating. While eating, I couldn’t

help but reflect. Relaxed, with friends, listening to blaring music, all I could think was that the MSC was a great place to be. The friendly and fun atmosphere held an allure befitting the center and heart of A&M. Everything was there: the bookstore, restaurants and the post office. When I became an undergraduate a few years later, I learned to judge the campus pulse by the student organizations stationed in Rudder Plaza, taking advantage of the high-foot traffic in the MSC Breezeway. There, we met up with friends, dodged traffic, if on a bicycle, and held important discussions about school, life and Aggie football. The MSC was indeed the living room of A&M. It was a place to just sit back and relax, studying or listening to lively performances at the baby grand piano in the corner of the Flag Room. Most of all, it was a place dedicated to the Aggies who lost their lives for

our great country. The building made me feel at home. So, as I snapped out of my trance — the music still playing and delicious aromas rising from my half-eaten Philly Cheesesteak on the table before me — I knew I had found my next home. As the MSC prepares to open its doors once again on April 21, I cannot help but reminisce about the effect the MSC had on me. For the next generations of students, the upgraded MSC will be the center point of many of their lives. The stories of the renovated Memorial Student Center are just beginning. Michael Rodriguez is a senior industrial engineering major.

Andrew Piland: The MSC is especially significant to the Corps

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Andrew Piland is a senior engineering technology major.

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I am excited to see the MSC completed finally and see what changes have been made. As a freshman, I remember meeting with my buddies at the sandwich shop in the MSC and hanging out. Alex Schirripa, senior management major

Being an international student, I am looking forward to see how the reopening brings the Aggie Family closer together. As an Aggie and a member of the Corps it’s really meaningful to me to know the building is dedicated to Texas A&M students and serves as a memorial.

ince its opening on Muster in 1951, the Memorial Student Center has been an integral part of Texas A&M as a memorial to all Aggies, past, present and future, who have given their lives while serving in the U.S. military.

Something that makes the MSC so special is that it is a functioning memorial that Aggies can utilize daily. It has served as the headquarters for many student organizations, the campus bookstore, and has been referred to as the living room of campus, where people can meet, talk, and take a nap before class. But because the MSC is a memorial to Aggies in the military, it is highly regarded by the Corps of Cadets. If you were to take a walk down the quad while the Corps goes through morning or evening formation, you would experience the definition of controlled chaos. The typical pre-formation routine for much of the Corps involves fish wildcatting out of their dorms, sophomores sternly keeping them in line, the juniors supervising and seniors goofing around with each other. If you pay attention to any particular outfit, among other things, you hear the sophomores intensely quizzing the fish about what we call “campusologies,” or short bits of A&M history that cadets are required to know by heart. Failure to successfully recite a campusology will usually result in the fish having to do push-ups or another exercise at the discretion of the sophomores. One of these campusologies is referred to simply as “MSC.” It consists of the inscription that is on the MSC, explaining its meaning and purpose. Of all of the campusologies that fish have to memorize, upperclassmen drill into fish that “MSC” is one of the most important, and getting it wrong usually carries a stiffer punishment than any other mistake. Also, before the MSC renovation, it was mandatory that any Corps member entering the MSC be in perfect uniform, and because they were in a memorial to fallen Aggies, to conduct themselves accordingly. Due to the MSC’s function as a memorial to all Aggies who have and will give their lives for their country, it is very near and dear to members of the Corps of Cadets. Almost every Aggie to whom the MSC is a memorial once wore the Corps uniform, and dealt with the same trials and hardships that current cadets face on a day-to-day basis. Because of this, cadets feel especially called to preserve the status of the MSC as a memorial out of gratitude to those who have gone before them, and to all Aggies who are yet to give their lives in the defense of our nation.

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Former students embody the essence of the Memorial Student Center by honoring those Aggies that died in Bonfire, bowling and playing Dance Dance Revolution and hanging memorial quilts for an AIDS fundraiser.

MSC committees eager to move back home Emily Davis

The Battalion Memorial Student Center committees that were in the back of the second floor of Koldus are moving back home. The MSC is scheduled to open on April 21, and the committees are preparing for the move. MSC committees are broken into three focus areas: arts and entertainment, educational exploration and leadership development and service. Each of these focus areas contains several committees. Many of these committees are happy to move back into the MSC because it is a more central location on campus than Koldus. “The MSC is one of the central hubs on campus,” said Rob Litwin, chairman of MSC Wiley Lecture Series. “Because it’s our building, students can see the work we’re doing.” Graciel Rodriguez, chairwoman of the MSC Committee for the Awareness of the Mexican-American Culture, said moving back into the more central location will bring students together. “I think the MSC enables all the students to come together,” Rodriguez said. “It’s the living room of campus.” Along with being a more central location than Koldus, the area allotted for committees in the MSC is also larger and more open. Sydney Hurley, chairwoman of MSC Hospitality, said the larger space will be

more inviting to students. “The new MSC is going to be absolutely amazing,” Hurley said. “There’s a ridiculous amount of facilities in the new MSC and it has a lot more open space, so people who aren’t involved in the MSC will feel more welcome.” Laura Duffy, vice president and student committee chairwoman for MSC OPAS, said the openness of the MSC is a bright change from the cramped area in Koldus. “It’s open in a physical sense — there’s light from the windows and it’s airy,” Duffy said. “It’s going to be a happy place on a sunny day.” Hurley said that being together in an open area of the MSC will promote friendships among the organizations. “I think having the MSC open will provide a central location for organizations to hang out a lot better than Koldus does,” she said. While some said the central location and size of the MSC will be beneficial to the committees, Allison Marz, the chair of MSC LEAD, said the move comes at an inopportune time. “I think as of right now, it’ll be a little hectic because the moving-in part is going to happen right around the end of the year — that’s when a lot of committees have major programs,” said Marz. “It’s stressful for chairs because we have to be on top of programs and have to take care of moving.” Despite this setback, many of the

committees think the MSC will still be better for them than Koldus. Lauren Burks, chair of MSC ALOT, said being back in the MSC will clear up the confusion that many new and incoming Aggies feel about the committee names. “I think right now, it’s sometimes hard coming into A&M for students to understand what the ‘MSC’ part of our name stands for,” Burks said. “So now they’ll be able to understand that the MSC is a building, and that they’re going to be a part of an organization that’s also a part of that.” Many of the chairs of the committees remember being in the MSC as freshmen, so moving back has a different meaning to them. “For me, it’s kind of like me coming full circle at A&M,” said Jenn Chu, chairwoman of MSC Town Hall. “I had the MSC freshman year and it was awesome.” But the committees say the MSC holds special meaning to all Aggies, whether they’ve seen it before or not. “It’s like the MSC is the body and we’re the soul,” said Guiliana Salazar, chairwoman of the MSC L.T. Jordan Institute. “Moving back means we survived. We kept the spirit alive. It reaffirms that although we were without the MSC for so long, we were able to keep it alive. We are passionate about what we do to fight for the MSC and this is our reward.”

I am looking forward to being able to enjoy the MSC as a student instead of just as a visitor. I am excited to get to see the Flag Room and hope they’ve kept the tradition in it alive. Jason Terrell, supply chain management major

I heard the MSC is an upgraded, muchbetter version of The Commons. The MSC will create a better Aggie community by having a good grounds for former and current students to meet. Shaik Ullah, sophomore biochemistry major

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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.AggielandLeasing.com 3bd/2ba House, <1-mile south of campus, close to everything, garage, pet friendly, www.LoneStarHousing.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 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

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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

3/2 duplex on Holleman, all appliances, yard care, pest control, avoid the crowds in apartment living, call 979-774-4575.

4/2/2 off Dominik. Large updated house, tile, carpet, with W/D, pets allowed. $1800/mo. Tia 979-739-1160. Available May.

3/2 duplex, 1813 Woodsman Dr. Available August. Biking distance to campus, A&M bus route. Recently updated, wood/tile and carpet floorings, ceiling fans, W/D, lawncare, fenced backyard. Pets OK. $1095/mo. 979-255-9432

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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. 3/2 home in CS, nice area close to campus shuttle, privacy fenced backyard with patio, responsible females only, no pets, no smoking, $1200/mo with year lease, $1200 deposit, available June1st, call 979-571-9299. 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

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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. 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 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. 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. 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.

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FREE $200 SIGNING BONUS! 3/2 on bus route. Remodeled 2010. $975 upstairs unit $1075 downstairs unit with yard. 979-314-7145. W/D, lawncare, some bills included. Pet friendly. southwoodplace.com 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-leasing for 2012-2013. Students only. 2bd/2ba apartment. W/D, 900+ sq-ft. $600/mo. Call 210-387-5030. Pre-leasing for August 2,3,4,&5 bedroom houses and town-homes. Updated, fenced, pets ok, on shuttle route. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Prelease available now! Large 2bd/2ba duplex. Walk-in closets, W/D connections, large fenced backyard, on shuttle. University Oaks. $775/mo. 979-693-1448. Prelease for May or August ! Large 2bd/2ba duplex. Walk-in closets, W/D connections, large fenced backyard, on shuttle. University Oaks. $775/mo. 979-693-1448. C.S. 3/1.5/2carport, Updated, Fenced, biking distance to campus, on shuttle, pets ok. $750/mo AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984. Spacious 3/2 duplex available in May and August. W/D. $895/mo. 979-693-0551. 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.

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. Looking for a student worker. Painting, minor plumbing and maintenance skills required. $12/hr. 979-324-9666. looking for TAMU-student to write code for smartphone applications. Please email beason882006@tamu.edu 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. Classifieds continued on page 5

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tal disorder on a rooftop,” Mendiola said. “He is upset with the way things are going in his life.” The short film was written, shot and edited in a 24-hour period as part of a SWAMP Club short film contest. Brandon and the people in his group worked 14 hours with hardly a break to finish the film in the allotted time frame. “We started at 10 in the morning, and we went home at 2 in the morning the next day,” Mendiola said. Not all of the student-made films tackle difficult subjects. Senior telecommunications major Jessica Peale’s short film “No, I said Love” is a lighthearted comedy about two best friends arguing about the purpose of love. “The film follows the conversation of two friends as one tries to talk the other out of loving a girl,” Peale said. “‘Friends don’t let friends fall in love’ is the tagline of the film”. Visualization graduate student Austin Hines takes a more scientific approach to the subject of love in his movie, “The Ultimate Pickup Line,”

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population. In a time when Silicon Valley grabs economic news headlines, Farmers Fight is out to show that a valley is also capable of yielding crops. “People today don’t understand the vast amount of effort it takes to feed and clothe the world,” Evans said. Joshua Hardcastle, Farmers Fight director of communications, said the advocacy effort began as a student-led dream to increase agricultural awareness. “It started with an Alpha Gamma Rho committee, then grew to be a movement encompassing 21 organizations coming together to put up booths to help inform students about agriculture,” Hardcastle said. The booths feature activities and prizes to encourage students to stop and learn about contemporary agriculture, the surprising origins of everyday products, and futuristic farming techniques students are studying in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Morrill Act made possible the creation of land-grant institutions 150 years ago, in-

page 5 thursday 4.12.2012 winner of the SWAMP club’s 24 Hour Short Film contest. “Mine is a comedy short film about a group of scientists trying to invent the ultimate pickup line,” Hines said. In addition to the films being presented this weekend, festivalgoers can enjoy several speakers talking about various aspects of the filmmaking process and film industry. One of the speakers, Ben Wiggins, made a career in Hollywood producing movies. Recently, however, Wiggins began developing ideas into films and leading seminars on story development. “I’m excited to hear more about story development. I think that the story is what keeps an audience’s attention. It’s really important in a movie,” said Amy Richards, senior visualization major. Ultimately, Texas Film Festival is meant to showcase the different aspects of film and what it has to offer, both on- and off-screen. “Film can be so much more than sitting in a movie theater for a few hours,” said Josh Frink, senior aerospace engineering major and associate director of the festival. “It’s an art form that can make you laugh, cry, and have a deep connection to a character that doesn’t exist outside the screen.” cluding the Agricultural and Mechanical College, funding colleges and universities dedicated to educating students in agriculture and the sciences. Although the “A&M” no longer stands for “Agricultural and Mechanical,” in its nascent years, Texas A&M’s focus on agriculture led to national recognition and an emphasis on agricultural study. Farmers Fight, which bills itself as an “Ag-vocacy” movement, is dedicated to creating educated consumers of agricultural products. In its first year, the movement has garnered support of faculty and hundreds of student volunteers. The Farmers Fight movement has assembled more than 220 advocates. In addition to utilizing modern advertising channels to spread their message, the advocates encourage simply looking around Aggieland as a way to catch a glimpse of its agricultural past. “We started with big dreams and lower expectations,” Black said. “We knew that bringing together 21 organizations would be a daunting task, but we’ve already surpassed our initial hopes, and look forward to planning an even stronger program next year.”

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saying it was an interesting choice. Others in my community weren’t nearly as optimistic.” The Rabbis from his hometown were not optimistic that Abitbol could attend a secular university and maintain a fully orthodox lifestyle. Many students, Abitbol said, attempt what he is doing, but when immersed in a secular environment, few are successful. He was determined to avoid being counted in this statistic. “It’s what some call Modern Orthodox, what I’m doing. It’s where a Jew is Torah observant, but lives in a secular community,” Abitbol said. “This is also different from Hassidic Jews, who live in secluded communities. The labeling isn’t important though, we’re all still one Jewish people.” Abitbol’s university decision was not purely academic. He wanted the community to have an established Jewish center where he could celebrate religious holidays and observe the Sabbath, and also have a Rabbi on hand for spiritual guidance and support. After deciding to attend Texas A&M, Abitbol was interested by the Corps of Cadets, drawn particularly to the hierarchical structure and emphasis on both personal responsibility and group cohesion. “The core values they instill in you are all things I hold deeply to my heart,” Abitbol said. “It seemed at first like a natural fit.” He soon discovered joining the Corps accompanied a whole host of problems unique to his religious convictions, chief among them being the availability of kosher food. Duncan Hall, the main dining facility for the Corps of Cadets, didn’t offer kosher food options, nor did any other establishment on campus. After Freshman Orientation Week and receiving an assignment to Company N-1, Abitbol had a meeting with Rabbi Yossi Lazaroff from the local Rohr Chabad Jewish Center andicha Company N-1 Chaplain Adrian Siller to

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Kenny Abitbol said he was surprised to find the Corps happily accommodating to his religious restrictions. discuss options. “We were able to provide microwavable kosher meals that Abitbol would heat up and then eat with the rest of the outfit,” said Siller, junior anthropology major. “We now have a pantry of food he can prepare himself in a Kosher environment along with the pre-packaged meals.” Abitbol said he was surprised to find the Corps happily accommodating all of his religious needs and restrictions with as little interference as possible. In addition to the food issue, he could not attend any football games. Orthodox Jews observe the Sabbath by resting and contemplating their lives without the distraction of work or technology from sundown Friday to the same time Saturday night. “Initially, I didn’t think he could do it. On top of taking 19 hours of classes and everything freshman cadets go through, he’s piling on so much more responsibility,” Siller said. “But he meets challenges with a blunt honesty and earnest determination. I’m proud of him.” Abitbol views the situation he has intentionally put himself in not as a detriment, but a challenge. “I’m glad my outfit, my buddies, and the Corps isn’t changing just for me. I still experience life the same as

any other freshman cadet,” Abitbol said. “They do their best to preserve that while still preserving my lifestyle.” Abitbol attributes much of his success to the history and traditions of his outfit, and how the cadets have eased the transition for him. Before any of the current members attended Texas A&M, N-1 welcomed cadets from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. “I have a lot of pride for both the University and the Corps for doing all they have for Abitbol,” Lazaroff said. “He’s pioneering the way for others like him and offering the best example — a living example.” Abitbol also wants to inspire other Jewish students, especially those who are Modern Orthodox attending secular universities. Both he and Rabbi Lazaroff said many Jews end up prioritizing other aspects of college life above their faith, claiming that it isn’t possible to maintain both. “If you find an obstacle, you simply have to overcome it. I know it’s always easier to say than do, but it’s a start,” Abitbol said. “I have no regrets and would do it all the same given another chance. If I can hopefully inspire anyone else — Jewish or not — along the way, the decision is made that much sweeter.”

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