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Fireworks stands across the state are closing down after the burn bans affect 236 out of 254 counties in Texas for the Fourth of July.
Natalee Blanchat The Battalion Instead of stocking up on sparklers, firecrackers and planning that patriotic red, white and blue themed house party, residents of Brazos County are seeking alternative ways to celebrate this Fourth of July due to a burn ban and no refusal weekend ahead. “I’m going to the movies with my boyfriend,” said Britney Cantero, a senior biology major. “At first I told him I wanted to do the traditional thing by going out and buying fireworks but then I realized that’s not going to happen because of the burn ban.” Cantero is one of many Texas residents whose holiday plans will be affected by the upsurge of burn bans which have been enacted by a record breaking 236 out of 254 counties in the state. April Saginor, communications specialist for Texas Forest Services, said the reason for the large number of burn bans is that 90 percent of wildfires originate
from human causes. “When you hear that statistic, you generally think of arson, but human causes can include outdoor grilling, leaving a campfire unattended—just careless things that we do that seem pretty harmless under normal weather conditions but right now we’ve had a severe drought going on for several months and we’ve got unseasonably high temperatures,” Sagnior said. Sagnior said she hopes residents will take extra precautions when performing any type of outdoor grilling and advises using a propane stove instead of an open fire during dry and windy conditions. “We’re encouraging people to be careful of doing anything that can cause a spark and these are really common sense things,” Sagnior said. “Because of these conditions, setting stuff on fire just isn’t a good idea. Just use some common sense outside, that’s the bottom-line.” Joe Ondrasek, fire chief for Brazos County Precinct 4 Fire Department, said See Fourth on page 2
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Connie Thompson The Battalion Fireworks are a common symbol Americans associate with the Fourth of July. However, due to the recent drought and wildfires that have plagued the state, those remaining in Bryan-College Station for the holiday will not see any fireworks this year. Instead, the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum with the College Station Noon Lions Club will present a laser light show at the conclusion of the daylong “I love America” celebration at the library’s grounds. Attendees are encouraged to come early and bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and blankets. No pets or glass containers are allowed at the event. Will King, public relations director at the Bush Library, said the laser show is not the library’s first choice, but is only one of the event’s elements. “We start at 9:30 a.m. offering free admission [to the library] until 8:30 p.m. and then there will be
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The Bush Library will have a day full of activities for the whole family. live entertainment at 5:30,” he said. “There will be concessions, games, an F-16 flyover and the Brazos Valley Symphony will perform. The laser show will begin around 9:45 p.m. and will last about 20 minutes.” The event kicks off at 7 a.m. with a 4k “fun run” through Veterans Park and the Athletic Complex. Historical characters will be available to pose for photographs and answer questions about their lives throughout the day. Live entertainment will be provided by artists including singer Kathy Ross and Jason Adams as Elvis. The F-16 flyover will follow the presentation of the colors and the national anthem. Tickets are $1 each, and tickets for concessions are required and can be purchased at the event. Food available for purchase includes snow cones, ice cream from Schwan’s, Slovacek Sausage, beverages from Bryan Coca-Cola Co. and free watermelon. “The event is for the entire community and is family oriented,” King said. “Being here on campus, we encourage students and their families to come out.”
The Battalion The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents is scheduled to have a telephonic meeting to discuss the selection of an interim chancellor as well as deputy chancellor. The Texas Tribune and The Eagle have reported special adviser to The Board of Regents Jay Kimbrough and former Rick Perry chief of staff is being considered for the interim position. Kimbrough has served in several top state positions in the past decade and developed a reputation as a reformer and problem solver for troubled agencies. The chancellor is the chief executive of the Texas A&M System, which includes 11 universities and 7 state agencies. The search for someone to fill this position commenced after the announcement of the retiring of Dr. Mike McKinney. “The meeting involves the Regents calling in and having a meeting over the phone, but the meeting is still open to the public,” Student Regent Fernando Trevino, Jr. said. “We will be deliberating on appointing a Deputy Chancellor and an Interim Chancellor. The Deputy Chancellor position seems to be a permanently created position while the interim position will just be until a full search has been conducted and a decision made.” Though little has been decided at this point, regents and faculty are both hopeful that the search committee will select a favorable chancellor. In the meantime, an interim chancellor will be selected. “There is a special search committee in place right now,” Chairman of the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents Dr. Richard Box said. “Once all of the applicants have been evaluated, there will be a recommendation given to the Board by the committee.” Once a recommendation is given, the Board will evaluate and vote on a candidate. Box notes that students do have a voice in deciding who the Chancellor will be. See Chancellor on page 4
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campfires and fireworks are prohibited in Brazos County. The only thing that will be permitted is firing up a barbecue pit. “With the winds that we’ve experienced lately it’s made it a very delicate time,� Ondrasek said. He also advises residents to “be careful out there� and to make sure water is accessible when grilling. “If you start a fire then you should be able to put a fire out; if you don’t have that ability then you shouldn’t start a fire of any sort,� Ondrasek said. “It’s your responsibility to be able to put out a fire before you start it so make sure you have that resource out there and ready for use.� Outdoor grilling and burning is not the only thing residents need to be wary of this holiday weekend. No-refusal weekend, a statewide
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to understand what academics and academia are about,� Benedik said. “Say if they hired someone from a big company, they would need to understand how we operate, and that we aren’t in this to make a profit. They need to be someone who understands what higher education is about.� Higher education is about the three pillars of academia: teaching, research and service, Benedik said. At A&M, we have a significant research component. At other universities in the System, they focus on other areas more. Each pillar supports each other. Box ensures that the contributions and needs of each university within the System will be taken into account when evaluating candidates. “We try to treat all universities within the System equally, but we want to give Texas A&M, the flagship university, the proper respect it needs,� Box said. “We want to make sure though, that ultimately, all the universities thrive.� Benedik’s said his ideal chancellor criteria aim at helping Texas A&M thrive. “I’d like to see a Chancellor who is a real advocate for higher education, for all of the people who make up the universities and agencies that are a part of the system, and all of the missions the system carries out,� Benedik said. “Someone who doesn’t micro-manage; who let’s individuals run their own agencies and campuses.� Trevino wants to remind students to carefully consider what is being said about the search. “We as students need to be careful when are listening to the comments of other people about the Board and the Chancellor search,� Trevino said. “We need to remember that what other students and professors may be saying in class is not always the whole story. It is from a limited perspective.� In the last year, the system added two new universities- San Antonio and Central Texas. “We are just stewards of the education, research, and services we have here in Texas and at Texas A&M,� Box said. “We have to use [these things] respectfully and wisely. The selection of a chancellor affects the quality of the System and the overall environment of the students.� The final selection should be someone who possesses some of all of these qualities and can serve the regents, faculty, and students. “Our regents are here for the right reasons,� Trevino said. “I am here for those few moments when they might not be on the same page as the students, and I am not going to be afraid to advocate for the students, even though I don’t have a vote.�
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deciding who the Chancellor will be. “The students have a very large say in the selection of a new Chancellor in the voice of the Student Regent, Fernando Trevino,� Box said. “In the past, the student regents have had very meaningful comments in the deliberation process. I think he will be an excellent source of the students’ opinion.� Trevino wants Texas A&M students to remember that he represents all 120,000 students in the A&M System across the state, not just those here in Aggieland. “I can do my best to represent all of us because I am a student first,� Trevino said. Regents, students and faculty have all voiced their opinions on what an ideal chancellor would look like. Some of the qualities the committee is looking for are executive management skills, a background in dealing with large organizations, someone who has a background in education, and someone who is familiar with the state legislative system and what is going on in Austin,� Box said. Box also said that although some people would like to see a chancellor who goes into the classroom and has teaching experience, this is probably not what is going to happen here. The chancellor’s classroom is in Austin, working to gain support for The A&M System and working with all of the organizations within the system. Michael Benedik, speaker of the Texas A&M University faculty senate, speaks on behalf of the faculty in saying that people typically do not like micromanagement from the higher office. Whether or not the chancellor tries to micromanage each university within the system will definitely determine the faculty’s opinion of a new chancellor. “I think the past Chancellor has mandated a bunch of things out of his office that affect our campus directly,� Benedik said. “They just kind of threw things out there and said do it, as with the SLATE awards.� Benedik said that it is hoped [the new chancellor] would be less direct because the campuses are so different. There are not many things people want to have implemented across all universities and agencies. Agreeing with Box on one point, Benedik said he wants to see the chancellor work with the legislature and budget processes. When they are meddling with things going on with the individual campuses, issues arise. “The point faculty leadership is trying to make to the Board is that [the chancellor] needs
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