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The Flag Room sits in the heart of the MSC as a lounge, living room and a tradition. Flags, globes and cowhide couches contribute to the atmosphere.

Welcome home

Hall of Honor immortalizes Aggie heroes

Eco-friendly features fuel renovated MSC

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The Battalion It’s time to welcome the renovated Memorial Student Center to the University — a grand opening to the edifice that houses the heart and soul of the A&M campus culture. As the living room of campus, the MSC will serve as home to student organizations, host for University events and gateway to Aggieland for campus visitors — all in an eco-friendly environment. This is because the renovated MSC was designed to reduce environmental impact and contribute to a greener future. The MSC joins environmentally friendly buildings on campus including the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building, which met Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards. The buildings were designed and built with human and environmental

The Battalion In a reverent, secluded hall of the Memorial Student Center, sunlight illuminates the names of Aggie heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their country. The identities — dating from World War I to the War on Terror — are etched in glass punctuating the East end of the Hall of Honor. Mere steps from the standing glass, seven elaborate ornament cases house the Medals of Honor earned by seven former students for valor in combat during World War II. Luke Altendorf, director of the Memorial Student Center, said this is a change from the original Hall of Honor that only had names of casualties from World Wars I and II. “What we’re doing is working with the Sanders Corps Center to assure that we’re going to recognize

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The Hall of Honor displays the likenesses and medals of seven Aggies who received the Medal of Honor for valor in combat. all the Aggies that have died in combat,” Altendorf said. There are also areas on the glass without inscription, reserved for Aggies who will die in combat in future years. The improved Hall of Honor is home to the memorial nature of the Memorial Student Center. When designing the building, Altendorf said those involved had to decide what kind of approach to take.

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The Battalion When the MSC opens its doors on Saturday after three years of renovation, students will be able to satiate their stomachs and social cravings with a host of new choices. “I routinely ate lunch in the MSC my freshman year with friends,” said psychology major Bruce McLemore. “Finding seating took either luck or strategy when everyone was packed in there.” Building designers sought to alleviate lunchtime traffic by opening the seating area, allowing for multiple entrances and exits. To accompany the larger and more spacious dining area, the MSC boasts five new concepts aimed to please the palette of any discerning diner. “Smokin’” provides barbeque entrées ranging from chopped beef and rotisserie chicken to pulled pork and sausage. Students can also purchase fried chicken, strips or nuggets on select days. Traditional barbeque and cobbler and pie for dessert complete the southernSee Dining on page 2

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“Do you take the whole building and make it all reverential? And will that damper the celebratory things that happen in this building?” Altendorf said. “Or do you zone so that parts of the building are more somber and reverential versus celebratory.” Altendorf said the designers accomplished the goal of combining See Hall of Honor on page 3

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You’ve seen the MSC from the outside — get acquainted with the building layout and new features, complete with maps and photos. health as specific objectives. Kelly Wellman, sustainability officer in the Division of Administration, said the MSC’s functionality embodies the Aggie Spirit with an environmental twist. “Several features have been added to make the MSC more environmentally friendly. One of the most notable is the addition of natural light,” Wellman said. “Bringing the outdoors in through glass exterior improvements and skylights has created a See Green on page 3

EDITORIAL

Student union reopening completes University Three years have passed since our student body had a proper home. The Aggie spirit has survived in pieces during this period through the unity of the Twelfth Man, the glimmer of the Aggie Ring and the somber reverence of Muster and Silver Taps. But this spirit lacked continuity in the student body’s everyday affairs, subtly weakening students’ connection to one another and to many of A&M’s most reverent traditions. It’s been years since we celebrated the sense of community embodied by a student union. It’s been years since we actively, daily recognized the humble sense of service at A&M’s heart — keeping off the grass and removing our hats out of respect for the sacrifices of former students who once loved the University as we do now. On Saturday, we begin to fill this void three years in the making.

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Although we were not at A&M in 2008 to approve of the renovation project, current classes shouldered much of the resulting cost — both financial and to our University experience. Willingly or otherwise, we sacrificed our time with the MSC as a service to future students. We took the change in stride, learning to call A&M “home” even without its living room. This is the only A&M three classes of students have known — an incomplete A&M, similar in this regard to the college that existed prior to the MSC’s opening in 1951.

For those who walked the MSC’s halls in the 61 years since, the building was, and will again be, students’ first and most lasting impression of the University. In the coming year, it will be students’ role to restore the MSC’s traditions and importance to the Aggie way of life. By filling the building every day — embracing its features and honoring its traditions — current and future students will learn to regard the MSC as former students did. The student body will learn to love the MSC as it loves A&M.

EDITORIALBOARD The Battalion’s editorial opinion is determined by its Board of Opinion, with the editor in chief having final responsibility. Robert Carpenter Editor in Chief senior applied math major

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style meal. Pile On replaces studentfavorite Rumors as the go-to sandwich and deli option for lunch and dinner. A wide variety of meats and toppings are offered on bread served toasted or cold. There are also salad options for the health conscious. Rumors was a studentpleaser because it remained open after hours, benefiting from a location with doors to the outside of the building. This feature was lost in the renovations. “Since Pile On is located inside the MSC proper with the rest of the concepts, it will not be able to keep the same working hours that Rumors did,” said David Riddle, executive director for University Dining. Replacing the late-night option will be Rev’s American Grill, just inside the building entrance nearest Joe Routt. Rev’s offers a “fun, casual dining atmosphere” and will serve customized burgers and sandwiches as well as salads. “Rev’s is completely self sufficient with its own doors in and out and dedicated bathrooms,” Riddle said. Inserting a touch of controversy to design plans, rumors of alcoholic options at Rev’s circled campus during the past year, but officials announced the menu will remain dry.

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be reinstated during a ceremony at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday on the side of the MSC facing Simpson Drill Field. !"After the ceremony, students are asked to avoid walking on the grass surrounding the building and to remove their hats when entering the MSC as signs of respect for Aggies who have died in combat.

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Chairs and tables add seating to the ground level dining area on the first floor. The MSC will increase on-campus dining options, including barbecue and Asian cuisine. “The decision to not serve alcohol is due to the fact that the MSC is still a war memorial and some would consider it disrespectful,” Riddle said. In lieu of traditional inebriations, Rev’s will feature Saint Arnold’s root beer, brewed in Houston and touting a strong Texas tradition. Rev’s also preserves the late hours of operation. Students accustomed to dining on South Side are doubtlessly aware of the pizza and pasta facilities located in the Commons dining area. The MSC has a fused iteration of the two with Ciao, serving both pizza by the slice, pasta and baked casserole dishes. In order to further direct the peak-hour flow of hungry students, three other dining options are offered on the

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lower level, below the main dining area. These include Cabo, a Mexican-style eatery with tacos and burritos, and Cool, a desert-dedicated concept offering frozen yogurt, gelato, fresh fruit and infused waters. Another, less traditional dining option will debut in the lower levels of the MSC. Panda Express will open a quick-serve station in the same vein as Chic-fil-A elsewhere on campus — but not until August. “I’ve waited a long time for this place to reopen, and I’m sure my fellow seniors agree with me,” said senior English major T.D. Durham. “The first thing I’m going to do is grab a root beer, some barbeque, and bask in old memories.”

! The MSC will be rededicated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aggie Muster Day, 61 years after the building’s original dedication. !"The ceremony will take place in the Southeast Plaza, near the corner of Joe Route and Houston Street. !"The building will be open to all students and visitors after the ceremony. !"The Muster Reflections Display, honoring those recognized at Muster, will move to the MSC from Rudder Exhibit Hall on Saturday.

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Ballroom adds to MSC appeal Joanna Raines

The Battalion As the campus living room, the MSC is a hot spot for socializing, studying and relaxing between classes. But on the building’s second floor, a grand ballroom will showcase a different side of the MSC’s personality as a proper entertainer to special occasions, including dances, banquets and weddings. Elizabeth Andrasi, MSC president and Class of 2011, said the ballroom will be home for Ring Dance, Muster Barbeque and class reunions. According to Sherry Wine, University Center Director, the ballroom is 15,824 sqare feet and can be seperated into five rooms by dividers that descend from the ceiling. The 2012 Ring Dance will take advantage of this feature by dividing the dance into themed rooms, allowing guests to dance, play games, sing karaoke and socialize as they wish throughout the night. Andrasi said each divided room are made functional by inde-

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The 15,824 square-foot MSC Ballroom can host as many as 1,400 people, and can be divided into separate smaller ballrooms. pendent audio and visual ca- for $2,000 for a half day and pabilities. In total, the MSC $4,000 for a full day. ballroom can accommodate as Members of the Class of many as 1,400 people. 2012 will be among the first In addition to holding cam- students to enjoy the ballroom pus events, the MSC Ball- during Ring Dance — which room will be available for rent Jennifer Terry, senior allied by University organizations health major, said was fitting. and outsiders alike at half- or “My heart has missed havwhole-day intervals. ing the MSC for three years,” Wine said A&M-recognized Terry said. “It will be bitterstudent organization members sweet to recall good memocan rent the facility for $500 for ries from freshman year in the half a day and $1,000 for a full MSC, but getting to end my day. Non-university related senior year where my college groups can reserve the facility years began is exciting.”

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reverence with celebration. “I think they did a good job trying to make it so that you don’t come in all excited and then take your hat off and be quiet and somber,” Altendorf said. Ultimately, designers decided to improve the way the MSC houses the seven who received the nation’s highest award for valor. “Not very many people in the U.S. have ever received the Medal of Honor,” Altendorf said. “These individuals are being recognized in a way that is probably more just to what they did.” With new memorials, it seemed fitting that the medals themselves added a novel touch. Although the medals are replicas — the authentic medals in possession of the University are housed at the Sanders Corps Center — the ribbons holding the medals are brand

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welcomed change throughout the facility.” A feature at the heart of the MSC is hallway-long skylight that allows natural light to penetrate all three of the building’s floors, lighting the dining area even below ground level. Wellman said the MSC would serve as a critical campus model for sustainability. Among the many green features are interior and exterior recycling options, upgrades to energy-efficient systems and water-conservation improvements. “The variety of sustainable design features of the MSC is an essential demonstration of how our campus incorporates sustainability into our everyday lives,” Wellman said. The MSC renovations were designed by Perkins Will, a global design firm that specializes in environment-friendly and sustainability features. The firm received the No. 1 design firm ranking by Architect Magazine based on design quality, sustainability and financial performance. Perkins Will also has more Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-accredited professionals than any other design firm in North America. Dwight Burns is the senior project manager at Perkins Will who worked on the MSC building design. He said the project specifications were written to eliminate as many harmful building materials as possible while keeping initial cost and long-term performance in mind. “We like to say green design is part of our corporate DNA,” Burns said. “Our responsibility is to be good stewards of the students’ money as well as the environment as we evolved the project. I am confident that the MSC, with all of its environmentally-conceived features, will be an outstanding, high-performance building for many years.” Burns said major elements of the building include ener-

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new. According to Altendorf, the replicas could not be replaced because the sole provider is the Department of Defense, which meant replacing old ribbons that were damaged while stored in shadow boxes. Elizabeth Andrasi, MSC president and Class of 2011, said students and visitors may not have known the significance of the old Hall of Honor, but the new one is special. “Before, people could walk right by and not even notice,” Andrasi said. “[The new hall] catches you off guard. It’s such an incredible honor to receive those honors, and to be able to see their faces and read their stories, students will see that it truly is a part of our Aggie heritage.” Altendorf said the hall is a reflection of the Bible verse inscribed in front of MSC, which also appears in glass next to the names of the Aggie heroes. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends,” John 15:13.

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gy-efficient air conditioning systems, automatic building controls and high-performing insulation and roofing. He described futuristic features in MSC meeting rooms that do everything short of directing group discussion. Meeting room reservations are scheduled with computer interface, accessible on touchscreen monitors outside each meeting area. Fifteen minutes before a meeting starts, the doors unlock and audio-visual systems activate. No need to hit the light switch any longer, as motion sensors detect persons in the room — controlling the lights and monitoring when a meeting runs long. “This is a very effective way of controlling energy overuse,” Burns said. Burns said students will find both passive and active green elements of the MSC to be resourceful and convenient. “The students’ interaction with the building will be seamless. Most of the green elements are completely passive, requiring no direct interaction. Or they are intuitive, [such as] the lights controlled by occupancy sensors, motion detectors or timers,” Burns said. “An example of an active green system in the building would be the recycling bins scattered throughout.”

The recycling stations include compactors that will help limit the waste product from the high-use facility. Maha Ghyas, senior English major, said she has seen many buildings around campus implementing environmentfriendly approaches and looks forward to seeing the MSC’s standard become the norm. “I’m really excited to see all the new changes being implemented in the MSC and around campus in the future” Ghyas said. “A streamlined and eco-friendly ‘living room’ will definitely help to set the tone for future renovations on campus and gives Aggies another tradition to be proud of.”

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Welcome

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Around the MSC

Second level

6. Rev’s Cafe

1. MSC Forsyth Gallery

7. Flag Room

2. Ballroom

9. Courtyard

8. Stark Gallery

3. MSC Student Programs/ Multicultural Services

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Lower Level

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12. Dining

5. Barnes & Noble/Dining

13. Gaming Lounge

11. Hall of Honor 2

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Guest Rooms

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Flag Room

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FOR RENT 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 3/3 condos/townhomes, larger, ganite, shuttle, $1450 to $1590, cable, internet, Owner/Broker, 979-777-5477. 3/3 newer duplex includes all appliances, tile floors, backyard, pets allowed. $1200/mo. Available August. Call Tia 979-739-1160. 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/1ba Cottage style home available. $1150/mo. +lawn-care, garage, appliances, W/D hook-up. 304 Holik. 1 block off Geroge Bush Drive. 979-218-1772 or email sssrentals@gmail.com 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/2ba off Graham Road, standard lease $300/mo., pets on a case-to-case basis. 713-444-9376. 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. 3x2 duplex @ 907 Camellia. $950/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 3x3 duplex @ 1814 Woodsman. Spacious floorplan, W/D included, large fenced backyard, pets welcome, on shuttle route, call Brandon Meek 214-334-0032. 3x3 duplex @ 2306 Axis. $1,200/mo. Call Brandon Meek, 214-334-0032. 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 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, $1495/mo, 979-731-8257 www.brazosvalleyrentals.com

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College Station: 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: 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.

4/3 house, 4024 Southern Trace CS, built 2006, $1450/mo, available August, 979-450-0053.

Cottage. Holik C.S. 2bd/1ba, 1000sqft., W/D, Balcony, wooded. Private drive. Clean. Quiet. No pets. $600/mo. 979-777-2472.

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

Cozy 2bdrm/2bth condo 3-blocks from campus, yard, w/d connections, over 1000sqft., no HUD, updated, $585/mo., 506-A College Main Available June 1st. 254-289-0585, 254-289-8200.

4/4 University Place condo, W/D, private bath, pool, on shuttle, student community. $300/ room; $250 for June and July. Call 979-690-8213 or 979-422-9849.

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.

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, $1695/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

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. Newer 3/3 townhomes, close to campus, cable/internet, $1380-$1550. Broker/owner 979-777-5477. 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

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. Sub-lease Female, one bedroom, all bills paid, June, July $515/mo. 512-422-7421. 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 Charli, 505 University Drive East. Sales Position now open. Great experience for motivated person interested in marketing and fashion. Apply in person. 979-268-9626. 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.

Pre-leasing for 2012-2013. Students only. 2bd/2ba apartment. W/D, 900+ sq-ft. $600/mo. Call 210-387-5030.

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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.

J. Cody’s hiring cashiers, apply within, 3610 S. College. Must be able to work Tuesday/Thursday nights. No experience necessary, just common sense!

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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

HELP WANTED MEMdata, a local medical equipment bidding company is seeking dependable and organized part-time employees to be part of a growing team! Must be able to work a minimum of 24hrs/wk, M-F 8-5. Good communication and negotiation skills required. Must be responsible, self-motivatated, and organized with the ability to multi-task. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with deadlines. Computer skills required, knowledge of MS Excel a plus! Hourly pay DOQ plus bonus. Email resumes to careers@memdata.com or fax to 979-695-1954. Office Assistant needed. Liere Insurance. $10/hr. 10-15hrs/wk. Call 979-776-2300. P/T accounting assistant position. Quick books, taxes, please send information to asure01@yahoo.com Part-time job helping handicapped. Male student preferred. $360/mo. 5-10hrs/wk. 979-846-3376. Part-time summer help, apply in person, Conlee-Garrett Moving and Storage, 600 South Bryan Ave., Bryan. PT Service Technician for a safety company. Clean Driving Record necessary. Email resume and class schedule to industrialsafety07@yahoo.com Rural mixed practice clinic needs part-time help for late summer/fall. Cattle experience required. Email resume to dockimbo@gmail.com or call 979-589-2777. Servers needed, Longhorn Steakhouse in Downtown Bryan, 201 East 24th Street, must be willing to work weekends, no phone calls, apply within. SERVPRO of Brazos Valley a local fire and water restoration company is accepting applications for production helpers and supervisors. Applicants must be able to work summer, some weekends and on call schedules. On the job training available. Motivated, drug-free, persons with good driving records are welcome to apply by contacting Eric at fireandwaterjobs@yahoo.com. All applicants must pass a crimal background check with no felonies. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In College Station. 100% Free To Join. Click On Surveys. Summer childcare needed for 2 kids starting in June, $200 weekly, email resume with references to AGGIEKIDS@HOTMAIL.COM

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