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The Aggie Ring design has been revised several times, including the addition of the Texas and U.S. flags and the positioning of the state seal.
Shining achievement Aggie Ring tradition fosters golden sense of family Jennifer Keith Special to The Battalion Almost 3,500 students will join the ranks of those who bear that golden symbol of one’s tie to Texas A&M: the Aggie Ring. On the first Ring Day of the fall semester, students, family and friends will pour into the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center to pick up their Aggie Rings Friday afternoon. According to the Association of Former Students website, the oldest Aggie Ring ever known dates from 1889, just 13 years after the founding of A&M. For almost 80 years, the University continued to alter the details of the ring, which included changing the engraved name to Texas A&M University from the former names: A&M College of Texas and Texas
A&M College. Minor details were also modified before settling on the current design, such as the addition of the Texas and U.S. flags and the positioning of the state seal and crossed weapons. The lettering and design of the ring students will receive Friday was set in 1967. Nine years after the ring’s final design was decided, Bill Travis graduated from Texas A&M with the Class of 1976. When Travis received his Aggie Ring before graduating, it was not quite the event that Ring Day has grown to be. “Of course, I was very proud,” Travis said. “But of course, it’s not like it is now, where your family comes up and you stand under the huge ring. It was a real simple, quiet deal.
And, we did not have any type of a dunking tradition.” Despite changes in execution, Travis said the way A&M celebrates Ring Day is outstanding and a great tradition to have started. When he remembered putting his daughter’s Aggie Ring on her finger on Ring Day last year, he said he has a hard time describing the bond that he felt with her. “To add to the father-daughter connection that is already there, I am extremely proud that we have that extra bond of both being Aggies,” Travis said. Travis said he consistently runs into people wearing the Aggie ring and can make that special connection with them, as well. Travis said he hopes current students re-
inside Aggie Ring | 4 Rings lost and found Former students experience the strength of the Aggie network after reuniting with their Aggie Rings, thought to have been long gone. ceiving their Aggie Ring Friday will realize how special it is. “You will find that when you get out into the working world, you will always have that special connection,” Travis said. “There’s a real bond. The Aggie ring is very distinct in See Ring on page 4
A&M, SMU to revisit storied rivalry in Dallas Mark Dore
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Senior running back Christine Michael carries the ball during last year’s A&M-SMU contest.
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Cross country The A&M cross country team, victors at the Baylor Twilight meet, will travel to Houston Friday for the Rice Invitational. The event begins at 6:15 p.m.
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campus news Mock burn The mock dorm room fire set for Thursday evening was rescheduled due to weather. It will take place next Thursday at 6 p.m. on Simpson Drill Field.
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The Battalion The Aggies entered a Kyle Field atmosphere last week ripe with tension and anticipation, nervousness and optimism. The team put on a show offensively in the first half and tightened up defensively in the second, but the visiting Florida Gators stole the day, 20-17.
The question remains which team — A&M’s first or second half personality — will show up for the rest of the 2012 season. Head coach Kevin Sumlin and his team will answer that question Saturday on the road against SMU. Sumlin said he is encouraged moving forward based on things he saw while reviewing film from
the opener. “Once you get past the initial reaction of losing a football game you go back and look at what you can do better, try to assess effort, and in our estimation we were very pleased with our effort on offense and defense,” Sumlin said. “The next thing is exSee SMU on page 3
Aggie Wranglers return from hiatus Annabelle Hutchinson Special to The Battalion The Aggie Wranglers have been known worldwide for their high-flying country western routines since 1984, but seven months ago they ceased operations. They will begin operations for the first time since February with their traditional performance at Ring Day. They will be performing at 6 p.m. Friday at the Clayton W. Williams Jr. Alumni Center as students receive their Aggie Rings. Senior civil engineering major and president of the Aggie Wranglers, Kyle Molitor, said the Wranglers
never left but were under review for a short time. “The Wranglers were always an organization and never ceased to exist, even for a little while,” Molitor said. “Back in February, due to certain events that transpired within the organization, the Department of Student Activities suggested to the Wranglers to undergo an organizational audit, which we agreed to.” Molitor said the summer was partially responsible for the long break, but it allowed them to review the organization. Cynthia Olvera, the program coordinator for student organization development and administration in the Department of Student Activities, said there was nothing scandalous about what happened to the
Wranglers seven months ago. “Many organizations go through this same process where they need time to assess things,” Olvera said. “It was the kind of situation where the organization’s members and adviser took a look at their mission, vision and values.” According to the Department of Student Activities, the Wranglers’ official status during the break was ‘renewing recognition.’ Olvera said the Wranglers have made lots of changes within the structure of their organization. “They did so good during their evaluation,” OlSee Wrangler on page 5
Rangers assault Quad, engage in mock battle Jennifer Keith Special to The Battalion In the midst of gunshots, green smoke and cadets gripping their rubber guns, Texas A&M students witnessed a sight that most college students see only in the movies. The Rudder’s Rangers, an A&M organization of cadet and non-reg members alike, held their annual Quad Assault Thursday evening, a simulated battle where the Ranger Company is attacked by an enemy force and defeats them using military tactics. The Quad Assault has been
held annually for the past 12 years as a recruiting event to market what the potential new members of the organization could take part in through Rudder’s Rangers. Christopher Kostoff, senior international studies major and commanding officer of Rudder’s Rangers, said he was eager to see how the members would do after having practiced all week. “I’m looking forward to seeing my men come out to perform and to put on a great show for the audience,” Kostoff said. “They have been training re-
ally hard for this event and it’s a demonstration to wow the audience with a lot of live action, sound effects and firing.” Though the event was a show for onlookers, Kostoff said it had at its core a practical purpose. “It is all based on true military tactics,” Kostoff said. “So at the same time that we are presenting the show to potential members, we are also showing them proper tactics.” Joseph Wade, junior manufacturing mechanical engineering technology major, took part
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Blood in the water Chandler Smith: Improvements key in Dallas
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s the Aggies recover from another gut-wrenching second-half loss, watching this new-look football team will be particularly intriguing in week two — especially as greater context of the college football season continues to unfold.
A&M must continue its positive progress despite Saturday’s loss to the Florida Gators and, if they do, the team could still set itself up for an impressive run in its inaugural SEC season. The reason to keep your hopes up can be stated thusly: things just got very interesting — both in terms of the team itself and, in equally significant measure, the schedule. Lest we forget, the Aggies actually presented considerable promise in their debut SEC contest. We remember a special teams unit that made all of its kicks, averaged nearly 50 yards a punt and was excellent in coverage. We remember a defense grinding it out against a physical Florida offensive line, collecting eight sacks while keeping the Aggies in the game for four quarters. And, of course, we remember the early-game heroics of the redshirt freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel and an offense that could seemingly do no wrong — for one half. The SMU Mustangs will provide just the trial A&M needs after a physical SEC slugfest. The Aggies will be going on the road against a team that will test A&M’s young corners and fight with just enough defense to keep things relatively interesting. It’s a challenge no doubt, but one this football team should
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have little problem overcoming. The Aggie special teams must prove they can do more than hit par for the course. In addition to making no costly errors, they need to put pressure on opposing defenses by providing dramatic shifts in field position for A&M’s offense. Scores would be nice, too. A&M’s defense, while solid, must build on its success from Saturday. The Aggies should be in a position of dominance and take advantage of the talent disparity. The young corners — specifically freshman De’Vante Harris and sophomore Deshazor Everett — must continue their success in coverage while dramatically improving their ability to tackle in space. Oh yeah, they also need to start forcing turnovers. The offense, meanwhile, must prove it can be a consistent producer through four quarters. With one game now under his belt, Manziel will need to show he can threaten teams with a deep vertical passing game. The running backs should have a field day as the offensive line asserts its dominance. Receivers, particularly seniors such as Ryan Swope and Uzoma Nwachukwu, must create separation with opposing defensive backs to give Manziel options through the air. Turnovers,
like the first game, must be avoided and penalties must be cut down. The laundry list for this team, despite its length, can — and should — be done. While talent must be improved (via recruiting) across the board to keep up with the Alabamas and LSUs of the world, improvement in the phases listed will keep A&M in a winning position for every other game they play. Another reason for optimism: the schedule. File — THE BATTALION Arkansas, once believed Senior running back Christine Michael and the A&M offensive line will set the tone an easy No. 3 in the SEC West after Alabama and LSU, against the SMU Mustangs in Dallas. suddenly appears vulnerable. Joeckel said. “We had some of those things Their loss to La. Monroe, a that shouldn’t have happened that someSunbelt team, is likely to have times happen in your first game — getting Continued from page 1 rocked their psyche. Add a used to snap counts and playing in front of pummeling from Alabama fans — because that’s not something you get thing is execution. When you’re in a close this weekend and Tyler game and you have nine penalties, that’s not in practice.” Wilson still in recovery from Sumlin and Kingsbury utilized three rungoing to cut it.” injury — let’s just say the ning backs — senior Christine Michael, junior The Aggies’ new home — the Southeastern Razorbacks have become very Conference — is vaunted coast to coast for its Ben Malena and freshman Trey Williams — a beatable come Sept. 29. physicality. In its SEC opener, offensive co- formula Sumlin said fans would see more of Auburn, too, has shown ordinator Kliff Kingsbury said the team stood this season. its vulnerabilities. Falling in “Ben is a powerful guy, a solid up-the-field up to the test. a close contest to Clemson guy; Christine is a bigger guy with some wig“I think the thing that stood out was that, in week one, the Tigers physically, our kids stood up to them and gle; Trey has some home run speed,” Sumlin were then straight up decked played hard,” Kingsbury said. “I thought that said. “All three of them bring something to by Mississippi State. If you the table.” really jumped out.” thought the Florida offense The SMU Mustangs, led by University of Freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel was bad, well, Auburn’s Texas-transfer quarterback Garrett Gilbert looks to keep improving. He committed no is atrocious. and senior running back Zach Line, bounced turnovers and gashed Florida’s defense early Needless to say, blood is back from an opening week loss to Baylor but led a second-half offense that was held in the water. The Aggies, scoreless. Senior receiver Uzoma Nwachuk- with a 52-0 trouncing of Stephen F. Austin. meanwhile, have a chance Line enters the season off back-to-back wu said Manziel impressed in his debut. to capitalize and make some campaigns of better than 1,000 yards rushing. “That was his first time running out on noise in their new league. Senior Aggie linebacker Jonathon Stewart said Kyle Field and playing in a college footFor now, however, it’s all the defense looks to gang-tackle Line. about executing. Next up: the ball game,” Nwachukwu said. “He did that “He’s a big, strong, powerful guy,” Stewart well with all that pressure on him. He did SMU Mustangs. said. “He’s a hard-nosed worker.” a great job of controlling the game and not A season ago, A&M rolled over SMU 46forcing anything.” The Aggies struggled on first and second 14 in the opener. The schemes are different — Chandler as is the personnel and the conference patches Smith is a down against Florida, a problem junior offen- on the Aggie jerseys — but A&M will look for senior com- sive lineman Luke Joeckel said “shot ourselves similar success against the Mustangs in 2012. munication in the foot a little bit.” “Getting into those third-and-long situamajor and tions, it’s hard for the offense to capitalize,” sports editor.
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Return of the ring Angel Boyd, Class of 1987, right, with husband Tom, Class of 1988, left, and daughter Teagan, Class of 2027, having a family Maroon Out day at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Michael Prather, right, with Ron Guinazzo, left, in the Chicago area.
Miami beach, metal detectors, one lost ring Luz Moreno-Lozano The Battalion More than 3,000 students will receive their Aggie ring on Friday — a cherished symbol of a student’s hard work throughout their time at A&M. However, some Aggies have felt the pain of losing their ring and numerous reports have reunited these lost rings with their owners. The power of the Aggie network never fails. “When people see these rings they know it’s something people treasure and want to find the owner if it’s lost,” said Kathryn Greenwade, vice president of communications and human resources for the Association of Former Students. When Hurricane Ike hit the shores of Galveston four years ago it displaced many families and businesses. Michael Prather, Class of 1994, was among the many who were relocated for work. “They sent me to Miami where our corporate office was located to keep the company going,” Prather said. In Miami, Prather and a group of co-workers went to South Beach to let off some steam. He was carrying his ring along with other possessions in a plastic bag and the ring fell out. Prather didn’t realize it. “I heard it fall out and I thought it was change,” Prather said. “When I realized it was my Aggie ring I went back to look for it, but I couldn’t find it.” He put out feelers on the Aggie ring website and waited to see if anything would happen, but nothing
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real bond. The Aggie Ring is very distinct in the way that it looks, and people can pick it up real quick.” Kathryn Greenwade, Class of 1988 and vice president of communications at the Association of Former Students, said the Association is excitedly anticipating Ring Day. “The three large Ring Days are
ever did. In March 2012, a show on National Geographic would reunite Prather with his ring. A Chicago firefighter with a metal-detecting hobby, Ron Guinazzo, was profiled on an episode of “Lucky Muckers.” The camera panned over Guinazzo’s collection and Prather’s ring was sitting there. “Several Aggies were watching that night because it started a huge chain of communication,” Prather said. “I got a call from the ring office putting me in contact with Joe Merritt, an Ol’ Ag in Alice. He said he saw my ring on National Geographic and had contact information for the guy that had it.” It turned out that Guinazzo had been trying to find Prather for two years. He didn’t know anything about the Aggie network or how to contact him. Guinazzo had received the ring from another man who metal detects as a hobby in Miami and had exchanged jewelry, cash and Prather’s ring for a ring Ron had. “I was at the point of buying myself a new one when I got the call,” Prather said. “It would not have meant as much because it wasn’t the one I earned.” Excited to hear the news, Prather jumped on a plane and flew to Chicago. “I was speechless and couldn’t believe it had been found,” Prather said. “I put it on my hand and I just couldn’t stop looking at it. It was very special and just shows the power of the show and the Aggie network.”
probably the three best days we have at the Association of Former Students,” Greenwade said. “It’s exciting for us as staff, as volunteers and as former students to see students earning their Aggie Ring. It makes [former students] so confident to see that the students are just as excited as they were when they got their Aggie Rings.” The Association and its subcommittees collaborate to put on each Ring Day, arranging details and planning ahead for the crowds.
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Stolen Aggie Ring finds its way back home Luz Moreno-Lozano The Battalion In the winter of 2000, Angel Tarrant Boyd was in her pediatric residency at Hermann Children’s Hospital in Houston. She arrived home after a 12-hour shift to find her front door open. “I thought ‘oh no I forgot to lock the door,’” Boyd said. “Then I realized my TV was missing and I started to kick myself. But then I saw the back window was busted and began to trickle through my apartment.” Boyd’s CDs, stereo and a few pieces of jewelry were missing. The jewelry was in a jewelry box her grandmother had given her, and in it were her high school graduation pearls and her Aggie ring. “I saw the box on my dresser and thought, ‘Oh good maybe they didn’t take anything in it,’ but when I opened it they had completely cleared it out,” Boyd said. “Police came and said there was nothing they could do but that there was hope since my Aggie ring is very distinct.” In 2006, Boyd moved to Austin thinking she would never find her Aggie ring. About three weeks ago that all changed. Boyd and her husband, Tom, were in the backyard when the phone rang. It was a police officer calling from Houston and he began to leave a message.
“It will be busy and there will always be lots of people,” Greenwade said. “That’s a problem we welcome and a problem we celebrate because it’s encouraging to have so many students and their families there.” With an estimated 10,000 people coming through the doors on Friday, Greenwade said no one should expect to park at the Clayton W. Williams Jr. Alumni Center. Instead, Greenwade said students should park in West Campus Garage,
“This is Deputy Les Neely from Houston, and I am trying to reach Angel Tarrant,” the officer said. The message didn’t even finish before Boyd picked up the phone. “Have you lost something?” Neely said. “Oh my gosh did you find my Aggie ring?” Boyd said Deputy Neely told her she would soon be contacted by Cpl. Mike Lacher of the Harris County Constable’s office in regards to her Aggie ring. The phone rang again shortly thereafter and Lacher was on the other end. As part of his job, Lacher and his partner work to return stolen property back to its owners. He had found Boyd’s Aggie ring after he and his partner broke up a burglary ring in Houston. “Cpl. Lacher said he had a hard time reading the name inside because it was so small,” Boyd said. “He contacted the Aggie network, and they helped him get in contact with me. He was very impressed with the help he received.” A few months later, Boyd was reunited with her Aggie ring just in time for the first SEC game against Florida. She was surprised that it still fit and was in great condition. “I am very happy to have my ring back,” Boyd said. “The Aggie network is phenomenal.”
Koldus Garage or take the shuttle between West Campus Garage and the Alumni Center. “We will have a Twitter feed running along the side of the screen inside the building,” Greenwade said. “So, if people are tweeting and typing #aggiering, we’ll put that up on the screen.”
sports Muhammad Ali receives Liberty Medal in Philly PHILADELPHIA — Muhammad Ali was awarded the Liberty Medal in Philadelphia. It recognizes his longtime role as a fighter outside the ring for humanitarian causes, civil rights and religious freedom. Ali did not speak, but stood with assistance to receive the medal from his daughter, Laila. His wife Lonnie said Ali was honored and humbled to be a beacon of liberty. Ali has traveled extensively on international charitable missions and devoted his time to social causes since he retired in 1981.
movies Bill Murray mulls Oscar prospects as Roosevelt TORONTO — Most stars shun the “O word” — Oscar — when they might be in the running for an Academy Award, not wanting to jinx their chances or look too eager. Bill Murray has no problem dissecting Hollywood’s highest honors. Murray could have Oscar as Franklin Delano Roosevelt in “Hyde Park on the Hudson.” Murray is a very credible Roosevelt, capturing the grace, humor, subtle tact and homey wisdom of the president as he plays host to the king and queen of Britain.
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any organization or group’s event. They will begin accepting performance requests starting Friday for any date on or after Oct. 1. Tryouts for the organization will be held on Sept. 30 for those unable to tryout because the organization was under review in the spring. Senior economics major Catie Cottingham — who is receiving her Aggie Ring Friday — said she is eager for the Wranglers’ return. “I always enjoyed watching the Wranglers perform and I am looking forward to having them at my Ring Day because I will be able to show off an awesome tradition to my friends and family who don’t go to A&M,” Cottingham said. Another student getting his ring this Friday is Ken Chessir, senior petroleum engineering major. Chessir said the entertainment the Wranglers provide is a welcomed addition to the Ring Day experience. “It’s great to have that kind of entertainment there because it makes the atmosphere so much more enjoyable,” Chessir said. Some students were not aware that the Aggie Wranglers had
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ceased their operations last February, but most were enthusiastic about their return. Junior political science major Travis Kauffman said he wanted to bring the Wranglers back. “I have wanted to take dance lessons from them since I’ve been here,” Kauffman said. Molitor said Kauffman was rightfully excited for the return of the organization. “I’m so glad that it is hard to put into words,” Molitor said. “There is nothing like stepping out there in front of a crowd and just being able to put on the best performance that I can. I still get goose bumps every time I hear the music come on.” Outside of performing at Ring Day, Molitor said he is also excited to resume full operations. “We are all looking forward to being able to once again perform and teach lessons and share this organization with anyone and everyone we can,” Molitor said.
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The Aggie Wranglers return after a brief absence when the country dance group underwent an organizational audit.
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Rudder’s Rangers carry out a military demonstration “Quad Assault,” that showcases light infantry and ranger tactics Thursday evening on the Quadrangle.
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CONGRATULATIONS! Join the celebration as 3,449 shiny new Aggie Rings are to be delivered at the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center.
September 14th Ring Delivery 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm Ring Tickets will be distributed online at AggieNetwork.com beginning at 6 AM on September 10th through Ring Day. Approximate Schedule for Groups to Enter the Ring Delivery Area Group #1 Group #2 Group #3 Group #4 Groups #1-4 Group #5 Group #6 Group #7 Groups #1-7
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If your group’s time has already passed, please wait until the top of the hour when your group will be called once again. Entry into the Ring Delivery Area will only be allowed if it is either your group’s approximated time slot or when your grouping is called at the top of the hour (see schedule for clarification). Parking is available with a valid parking permit in PA 100. Visitor parking is available at the West Campus Garage (WCG) or, as available, at the University Center Garage (UCG). For parking garage rates, please visit transport.tamu.edu
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in the Quad Assault Monday for the second year in a row. “I think it went the best that it’s been in the last three years,” Wade said. “This year was pretty high speed. We definitely tried to simulate [real warfare], just for people watching, but it’s also kind of fun to get into it because about half of us are planning on doing it after college.” According to Kostoff, all risks were mitigated before the demonstration to ensure that there would be no danger. “They are not shooting real rounds,” Kostoff said. “The bullets are blanks, kind of like the movies where it sounds real and looks real, but they’re not really shooting anything. At no time will the audience be near anything that might explode.” The crowd included a gathering of members from the Corps of Cadets and officers from the Commandant Staff, as well as nonCorps members who stopped by for the show. Morgan Sinclair, sophomore nutrition major, said she started watching the demonstration with friends after hearing the noises on campus. “I hadn’t even heard of it,” Sinclair said. “We just walked by here as it was starting and if I hadn’t have known what all this was, I would have been like ‘Oh my gosh.’” Sinclair’s friend Emily Rosenbaum, a sophomore education major, is dating one of the cadets who performed in the demonstration. “It’s exciting but it makes me nervous at the same time because it’s the real thing because it will one day be real bullets and real people,” Rosenbaum said. “This is safe, but on the front lines, it’s not always safe.”
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