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owdy! It’s an incredible privilege to welcome you to Aggieland. Each new member of the Aggie family is part of an extreme minority of applicants who were accepted to Texas A&M University, and for that I congratulate you. To be accepted to an institution of such distinct academic excellence is no small achievement and should not be taken lightly. You’ve worked hard to earn this, so be proud. You deserve this. Because of your hard work, you put yourself in a position to make a decision that will powerfully impress upon you values that will dramatically impact the rest of your life. Never forget the magnitude of the opportunity you’ve been given and be motivated to take full advantage of your time here. I’m sure you’ve heard about the importance of getting plugged-in at A&M. I will reiterate the value of involvement in your college

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John Claybrook is a senior finance major and student body president.

Special to The Battalion There will not be a return to Omaha for the No. 8 Aggies as their baseball season came to an ugly conclusion Sunday at Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park. A&M was ousted early in the Regional round of the NCAA Tournament by Texas Christian University in a lopsided loss from the sizzling Horned Frogs. The double-elimination Regional kicked off Friday in College Station. The Aggies, led by their ace Michael Wacha, easily disposed of Dayton University 4-1. On Saturday, A&M was unable to keep its momentum and fell 6-3 to Mississippi. The Aggies needed a win in Sunday’s do-or-die game for a chance to move on to the Super Regional round. TCU, coming off a 28-12 victory against Dayton the day before, continued to swing a hot bat against the Aggies. A&M completely unraveled committing four errors and holding TCU scoreless in only two innings. To go along with See Regionals on page 4

Naila Dhanani Challenge yourself when choosing courses

Naquin, Wacha go to Indians, Cardinals

Senior pitcher Ross Stripling embraces junior pitcher Ross Hales after the TCU loss.

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s New Student Conferences begin for transfer students and incoming freshmen, students will meet with academic advisers and have both the challenge and privilege of selecting courses for the upcoming semester.

Although academic advisers have a wealth of experience and sound advice to share with students, as I approach my fourth and final year at Texas A&M University, I found some of the best decisions I made came from the advice of fellow students and my own insights. Three years ago as I walked into my first advising appointment at my New Student Conference, it was difficult to comprehend how I could take any other course other than what had been planned out for me. I was given one sheet that listed See Curriculum on page 3

Naila Dhanani is a senior biomedical sciences major and editor in chief of The Battalion.

Junior Tyler Naquin (left) and junior Michael Wacha (right) garner top-20 picks in the 2012 MLB draft.

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The Battalion Only one day after the Aggies were miserably ousted by TCU from their own regional, the mood of the program took an about-face for at least a few hours Monday evening. After bidding their fans an abrupt farewell, A&M players could only wait to see whether, or when, their name would be called to continue their career to the next level. After failing to make history over the weekend, the Aggies would at least do so shortly afterwards. The Cleveland Indians, projected by MLB analysts to surely snag a righthanded pitcher with the 15th overall pick of the 2012 MLB draft, instead opted for perhaps the strongest nonpitching arm the draft could offer: A&M All-American outfielder Tyler Naquin. See MLB on page 4

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Greek Life assistant director departs Barrett House The Battalion A small group gathered to reminiscence, congratulate and ultimately say goodbye to Nick Zuniga, who served as the assistant director for Greek Life at Texas A&M University for the past five years. Beginning mid-June, Zuniga will be serving as Director of Chapter Services for the Lambda Chi Fraternity, one of the nation’s largest fraternity organizations with more than 275,000 members and 200 chapters, according to Greek Life director Ann Goodman. Roger Zhang — THE BATTALION Goodman said Zuniga has been an integral part of the Greek Life team, and though Former Assistant Director of Greek Life his departure is sad, Zuniga served the Nick Zuniga, left, celebrates after taking position well. a new position as director of chapter services for a national fraternity.

Committee releases outsourcing recommendation After almost two months of discussion, University President R. Bowen Loftin received recommendations from an evaluation committee proposing the use of an outside company to manage and operate University Dining, according to a memorandum sent by the president. In the memo, Loftin said he and his staff will immediately analyze the recommendations, considering factors such as operational oversight, safety and current employees, and will release a ﬁnal decision “as soon as practicable.” The recommendations for facilities services are still under discussion and will be outsourced to a company chosen at the system level. Jake Walker, staff writer

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“I’m going to be missing one of my friends and colleagues, but proud at the same time because he knows all kinds of good things that he’s taking with him to his new position,” Goodman said. “It’s bittersweet.” The small ceremony consisted of a photo slide show, some inside jokes and well wishes. Those in attendance were enthusiastic about the opportunity Zuniga has been given. “We’re glad that he has the opportunity to go on and work with his national fraternity,” said Santiago Gayton, leadership development specialist for the Department of Greek Life. “It’s an opportunity that anybody working

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with fraternities or sororities always kind of dreams of, but it’s sad seeing him leave.” Zuniga has had a variety of responsibilities while at A&M, from the administrative to the personal. “I direct the administrative, judicial and risk management areas of the department; manage all technology, former student outreach and communication initiatives for the

office and [the University’s] 60-plus Greek organizations,” Zuniga said. “I serve on the University’s Critical Incident Response Team.” Goodman said the position Zuniga is accepting will make him responsible for 17 members who support the fraternity’s daily operations. Although Zuniga will no longer have official ties to the University, he will continue

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experience. But I believe that involvement is about a lot more than finding friends and having fun. Involvement is about falling in love with Texas A&M. When you find that love for your University, you will be engrained with the values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service. Weaving these values into the fabric of your being will prepare you for success in each and every aspect of your life. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, I stood in front of Sul Ross to remember four Aggies who had lost their lives over winter break. The wind

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each course I was expected to take for the next eight semesters. Very few options were given to fulfill core curriculum requirements by the advising office, yet our University offers an astonishingly wide variety of courses. At my New Student Conference, I was offered one, maybe two choices for categories outside of the natural sciences although some categories involve more than 100 courses. As a result, I encourage students in their first year at Texas A&M to look beyond what’s offered firsthand. Ask yourself, what interests you? If you could choose a second major, what would it be?

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whipped through the air and bit through my thick jacket as the wind chill neared zero degrees. The silence in Academic Plaza was broken systematically by the sharp and calculated footsteps of the Ross Volunteers. A 21gun salute and the hallowed sound of Silver Taps rang through the brisk night air as thousands of Aggies stood in honor of our brothers and sisters in our Aggie Family who were no longer with us. As I made my way down Military Walk and heard the deep ring of Albritton Tower, I fully realized the history and honor that surrounded me. All my experiences and memories thus far in college led me to find a true love for Texas A&M that night. I would not have appreciated that moment

without weeks of service and involvement at Texas A&M. I knew the duty I had to maintain — the tradition and honor developed more than 136 years at what was once a small male military college in a farm town in the middle of nowhere. I wouldn’t be nearly the man I am today without this school. My only request to you, Class of 2016, is to trust that if you participate in the traditions such as Silver Taps and “Howdy,” you will enjoy your time at Texas A&M exponentially more and will grow immensely in your time here. Leave this University better than how you found it, dream big and treat others the way you would hope to be treated along the way. God bless and Gig ‘em.

Take a course in that area. Or be daring. Take a class in an area that’s the complete opposite of your major? You may find you’re completely out of your element or you may just find a new passion. During my freshman year, I couldn’t imagine taking anything that wasn’t sciencebased. Now I wish I had. It wasn’t until my junior year that I added a minor in journalism studies. The few courses I’ve taken so far have taught me to articulate myself far better than I did before. As a biomedical sciences major, I have found branching out of the sciences allowed me to meet different people and have different experiences. This is exactly what college is supposed to do — broaden our horizons and introduce us to new ways of thinking.

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the dreadful defense, TCU’s torrid bats demolished Aggie pitching, compiling 12 hits. “To say there is a certain amount of disappointment with our team and coaching staff would be an understatement,” head coach Rob Childress said after the game. The Aggies began the season ranked No. 5 but lost four

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can Tyler Naquin led the college ranks with an astounding .380 batting average while amassing 131 total bases. On the mound, the Aggies were given consistent play from junior Michael Wacha. The pitcher gave the team a chance to win every time he stepped on the mound compiling a 2.03 ERA over 16 starts. Next season the Aggies will try to reach their seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament. Although many key players are leaving, do not expect the Aggies to fall on their faces in the SEC. Childress has established a culture of excellence, and the Aggies will take their fight to the SEC – the toughest conference in college baseball.

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