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Soccer scores The No. 17 Texas A&M soccer team scored two victories during the weekend against Iowa State on Friday night and Loyola-Chicago Sunday, both at Ellis Field. A weekend recap is available at www. thebatt.com.
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Softball smash A&M softball returns eight starters from a squad that advanced to last year’s Super Regionals. A preview of the 2011-2012 season can be read at www.thebatt.com.
Hole-inone The No. 6 A&M men’s golf team tees-off the season Monday in Washington with the highest ranking in school history. A season preview is available at www. thebatt.com.
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Oklahoma State’s Justin Blackmon stiff arms an Aggie defender in A&M’s last Big 12 matchup against OSU Saturday. Blackmon caught 11 passes for 121 yards in A&M’s 30-29 loss.
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The Battalion Texas A&M’s athletic conference future appears to have gained clarity after SEC presidents voted unanimously on Sunday to accept the University. A&M will officially join the SEC on July 1, 2012, and A&M athletic teams will begin competition with the new conference in the 2012-13 academic year. University President Bowen Loftin said he was excited to join the “premier athletic conference” and reiterated his belief that the move will benefit A&M’s visibility as one of the nation’s top institutions. “The Southeastern Conference provides Texas A&M the national visibility that our great
These pregame tags for the A&M-OSU game stimulated the overwhelming excitement among fans filing into Kyle Field on Saturday. However, 27 unanswered second half points turned the rowdy Twelfth Man into somber statues, with unblinking eyes and towels held limply to the side in sorrowful silence. A&M led 20-3 at the half in what seemed to be a blowout game — cementing the Aggies’ place in the Top-10 for the remainder of the season. However, gaining a huge lead with such ease ironically cost A&M the game as it lulled the team and — just as dangerously — the crowd to sleep. Sure, the crowd jolted awake after a few potential gamechanging plays late in the game, but everyone not wearing construction worker orange nodded back to sleep when OSU responded with its own big plays. Aggieland awoke just in time
to see OSU’s Justin Blackmon run out of the back of the end zone as time expired. Blackmon carried the ball and A&M’s dreams about a national championship out of the stadium. The A&M secondary couldn’t contain Blackmon or OSU quarterback Brandon Weeden, who threw for four touchdowns and a school record 434 yards. This is not the Wrecking Crew that had fans chanting against Nebraska last year. Granted, Weeden is a mature and accurate veteran at 27 years old, but a defense playing on national TV for a passionate fan base needs to step up and deliver the goods. I’m talking about Alabama’s defense holding conference opponent Arkansas — A&M’s next opponent — to 17 rushing yards in this week’s 38-14 drumming. The Aggie defense was porous in the second half, alSee Game on page 3
uring halftime of the A&M-OSU game Saturday, University President Bowen Loftin told CBSsports.com and The Dallas Morning News the legal blocks between A&M and the SEC are “basically gone.” If it’s true that these obstacles are no more, Loftin and A&M’s legal team deserve commendation. After all, leaving the Big 12 was anything but easy. A&M’s departure threatened the Conference’s stability. Responding to this turbulence, Texas protected its investment in the Longhorn Network; Oklahoma had to avoid becoming collateral damage in the shake-up; and Baylor desperately held onto the Big 12 — its best hope for significant athletic revenue. Each of these objectives depended on A&M staying put. But the administration main-
tained a unified message throughout: A&M’s future lies with the SEC, where its national exposure and athletic teams have the greatest opportunity. Yes, the Aggies lost on Saturday to a Big 12 opponent. Yes, A&M football might struggle with SEC schools in future years. But the decision was always about the University’s long-term interests and never about a single football season — this or any year. The SEC is the country’s premier athletic conference, bar none. As first shown by the Nebraska and Colorado exits, and more recently by UT’s and OU’s Pac 12 scramble, the Big 12’s future is unpredictable. Given an option between the two, the optimal choice is simple. The administration has acted decisively and in the best interest of A&M’s national brand.
EDITORIALBOARD The Battalion’s editorial opinion is determined by its Board of Opinion, with the editor in chief having final responsibility. Taylor Wolken Emily Villani Jared Baxter Robert Carpenter Managing Editor Opinion Desk Editor Managing Editor Editor in Chief senior applied math senior media studies sophomore English senior economics major major major major
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Bookless classes becoming more common Emily Davis The Battalion Most college students probably wish that they could get back all of the money they spent on textbooks.. Some professors, however, are starting to offer classes that don’t require textbooks. Joe Kahlig, professor of mathematics, has stopped using textbooks in many of his Math 141, business math, classes. Kahlig said he feels that professors can provide their students with all the information that a textbook would offer without requiring students to make the purchase “Textbooks are useful for practice problems, but when I write my own practice problems, students can see my style of writing questions,” Kahlig said. Kahlig said that the math department has started
putting homework online, which makes students less dependent on a textbook, and he prefers teaching without a textbook because more students feel the need to attend class in order to obtain the information. Kahlig said he feels that almost any class can be taught without a textbook, depending on how many times the professor has taught that class. “I have all the resources, but if they gave me a new class, I’d need a textbook,” Kahlig said. But it’s not just for his own benefit that he has stopped requiring a textbook. “Textbooks are expensive, and prices go up every year,” Kahlig said. “It’s just a way of trying to reduce costs.” Eric Baken, a sophomore biomedical engineerSee Bookless on page 4
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‘Lion King’ re-release remains first at box office after beating ‘Moneyball’ The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — Brad Pitt was unable to put the cat out of first place at the weekend box office. Walt Disney’s The Lion King reissue was No. 1 for the second-straight weekend with $22.1 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. That puts it just ahead of Pitt’s baseball drama Moneyball, a Sony Pictures release that opened at No. 2 with $20.6 million. Debuting closely behind at No. 3 was the Warner Bros. family film Dolphin Tale with $20.3 million. “Dolphin Tale� stars Harry Connick Jr., Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman. The 3-D reissue of 1994’s The Lion King has taken in $61.7 million since opening the previous weekend to a much bigger audience than expected. That’s on top of nearly $800 million worldwide the movie made in its original run and a 2002 re-release.
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university and our student-athletes deserve,� Loftin said. “This is a 100-year decision that we have addressed carefully and methodically, and I believe the Southeastern Conference gives the Aggies the best situation of any conference in the country.� A&M has 20 athletic teams and competes in every sport sponsored by the SEC except gymnastics. The SEC offers every sport A&M competes in, except equestrian. Bernie Machen, chair of the SEC Presidents and Chancellors and president of the University of Florida, said in a statement that the board is “pleased
The film has done so well that Disney plans to leave it in theaters longer than the two-week run the studio initially planned as a prelude to its Blu-ray home-video debut Oct. 4, said Dave Hollis, Disney’s head of distribution. The studio has not yet decided how long or how widely the film would play theatrically after the Blu-ray release, Hollis said. “Consumers I think will be happy to consume it in multiple ways for this kind of franchise, as they have for the last 17 years,� Hollis said. The Lion King held up well despite a rush of four new wide releases this weekend. Twilight co-star Taylor Lautner’s action tale “Abduction� opened at No. 4 with $11.2 million. The Lionsgate release casts Lautner as a teen hurtled into a world of espionage as he tries to uncover the mystery of his past.
to welcome� A&M as the 13 member. “The addition of Texas A&M University as the SEC’s 13 member gives our league a prestigious academic institution with a strong athletic tradition and a culture similar to our current institutions,� Machen said. SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said in a statement that the addition of A&M bolsters the league’s reputation across the nation. “On behalf of our presidents, chancellors, athletics directors, students and fans, I welcome Texas A&M University to the SEC family,� Slive said. “Texas A&M is a nationally-prominent institution on and off the field and a great fit for the SEC tradition of excellence — athletically, academically and culturally.� Loftin told The Dallas Morning News and CBSsports.com at halftime of the
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HELP WANTED Artist needs female canvas subjects, body image project. $40/hr. Aysia 281-678-4050. Assistant for Chiropractors office. Apply at 3733 East 29th Street Bryan. Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. aggieresponse@gmail.com Cheddar’s Casual Cafe and Fish Daddy’s on University Drive are now accepting applications for servers and hostesses. Come be a part of our friendly team! Apply in person. EOE. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. Edgefield Art needs assistant, must be flexible with paywork, writing, and organizing paperwork. $10/hr, Flexible hours. 214-742-6708. Groundskeeper Wanted for Property Management Co. in Bryan & CS, must have reliable truck and clean criminal record, F/T position, apply in person, call for details 979.775.2291 J. Cody’s hiring at all positions, apply within, 3610 S. College. No experience necessary just common sense! Lawn crew member needed, $9/hr. Hrs Monday, Wednesday and Friday 11-6, experience required. 979-224-2511. Leasing Consultant needed, individual needs to be energetic, customer oriented, have a professional appearance and able to work weekends, base pay plus commission, PT available, apply in person at 950 Colgate, CS , The Trails at Wolf Pen Creek. 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 Part-time job helping handicapped. Male student preferred. $360/mo. 10hrs/wk. 979-846-3376. Part-time real estate assistant position needed for busy real-estate office. Must be a detail-oriented people person wit reliable transportation and have reasonable computer skills in MS Word and MS Excel. This staff position requires 15-20 hours per week. Start date available immediately. For job description and application, go to: www.coventryglenrealty.net and click on employment opportunities side bar.
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HELP WANTED AlphaBEST Education, Inc. is seeking qualified individuals with educational and child-care experience for academic based after school programs in the Bryan Independent School District. After-school until 6:30pm. $10.50-$15/hour. rostermann@alphabest.org
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HELP WANTED Personal Assistant. Assistant and cooking preperation, shopping, review bills, internet price comparison, outdoor work, some heavy lifting, lawn mowing, landscaping, and trips to bank or post office. Must be professional on telephone and in person. Punctual, friendly, able to complete assignments in a timely fashion and possess good organizational skills. Email: mpaull@suddenlinkmail.com PT Graphic Designer: Must know Photoshop and have web design experience. Email resume to cpaull@netperspective.com or all 979-695-9955. Seeking tutor for high school freshman for geometry, AP biology, and spanish. Please call 979-690-7613 after 7pm. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In College Station. 100% Free To Join. Click On Surveys. Tutors wanted for all subjects currently taught at TAMU/ Blinn and Sam Houston State starting at $8.25/hour. Apply on-line @ www.99Tutors.com, 979-268-8867. UNIVERSITY BRAND AMBASSADOR- Outgoing students needed. Work on and around campus. Set your own schedule. Unlimited earning potential! Commission based pay. Must be current TAMU student. For more info and to apply online: www.DurhamSchoolServices.com Web Designer/Programmer. Veros Systems verossystems.com FT & PT. Knowledge or experience in PHP, MySQL, JAVA Script, CSS2, HTML, and XML is required. Python, Java, C/C++/C#, Flash, Photoshop desired. EOE. Send resume to hr@verossystems.com fax: 877-295-9803. Web developer Ag owned company looking to hire entry level and advanced web developers. Experience with html and css a must. php, xml, drupal helpful. hr@infinityprosports.com
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REAL ESTATE 2/2 1997 Clayton mobilehome to be moved. Shingle roof, porch and AC. $13,000. 979-255-0664. B/CS. Sell/Buy/Invest! Re/Max, Michael McGrann. TAMU ‘93 Civil Engineering. 979-739-2035, Nadia McGrann, 979-693-1851. aggierealtor.com
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TUTORS Math, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, $35/hour, $20/half-hour, monthly/group rates available, TANSTAAFL.tutor@gmail.com Need a Tutor? Friendly, helpful one-on-one private tutors for all subjects at TAMU/Blinn and Sam Houston State. Check us out at www.99tutors.com, 979-268-8867.
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BRYAN: THE BROADMOOR APTS – 1/1 w/STUDY! AVAILABLE NOW, ALL APPL, NEW WOOD FLOORS, FULL-SIZE W/D CONN, PETS OK! FREE INTERNET, CABLE, W/S, & GARBAGE! $535-$555/ mo 979.764.RENT(7368) www.twincityproperties.com
COLLEGE STATION: 2/1 4-PLEXES, UP OR DOWNSTAIRS AVAIL, WALKING/BIKING DISTANCE FROM TAMU, ASF 825, ALL APPL, W/D CONN, CENTRAL A/H! $495-$515/ mo 979.764.RENT(7368) www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN: 2 BEDROOM FOURPLEXES & DUPLEXES! SOME HAVE FENCED YARDS, PATIOS, F/P OR BALCONY, PET FRIENDLY, FREE CABLE & INTERNET, W/D CONN, ALL APPL! $515-$695/mo 979.764.RENT(7368) www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN & COLLEGE STATION: 3 & 4 BEDROOM HOUSES, W/D CONN, PETS WELCOME, ALL APPL, SOME HAVE WOOD FLOORING AND A FENCED YARD! $725-$1195/mo 979.764.RENT(7368) www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN: 8 BEDROOM/4 BATH HOME, AVAILABLE NOW, OVER 3,300 sq.ft. - 4 SUITES - Each 800 sq.ft. Suite Includes a Master Bedroom, A Study with an Extra Closet, and a Full-Size Bath ALL BILLS PAID*, PETS OK, CALL FOR DETAILS 979.764.RENT(7368) www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN: 4/2 TOWNHOMES, ASF 1600, PET FRIENDLY, ALL APPL, F/P, BALCONY, SOME HAVE FENCED YARDS, 2 LIVING AREAS, QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD! $995-$1075/mo 979.764.RENT(7368) www.twincityproperties.com
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Do you want to lose 3 dress sizes in 10min? 281-901-9463. JUNK IN THE TRUNK BCS Resale Shop, 1909 S.College Ave., Bryan. Used Furniture, Appliances, TV’s, Home Decor, Antiques, Cool& Unique Stuff, cheap! 979-224-2462. www.junkinthetrunkbcs.com
MUSIC Best deal in town- DJ services/audio rentals. RDM Audio does it all! Weddings, parties, band set ups, PA systems, Event Lighting, 979-260-1925. rdmaudio.com Now enrolling for Do-Re-Me Music and Dance. Music for special needs available. marian_hanna123@hotmail.com 979-571-0306.
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BRYAN: 2/1 – 2/2 NEWLY REMODELED UNITS AT THE ARBORS ON 31ST, AVAILABLE NOW, NEW WOOD FLOORS, ALL APPL, PET FRIENDLY. FREE INTERNET, CABLE, W/S, & GARBAGE! $555-$585/mo 979.764.RENT(7368) www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN: 2/1.5 NEWLY RENOVATED MIDTOWN MANOR APTS, AVAILABLE NOW, STARTING AT $535 FOR QUALIFIED PART-TIME STUDENTS, W/D CONN, POOL & FREE INTERNET, CABLE & MORE! $535-$575/mo 979.775.2292 www.twincityproperties.com
TAKE A PIECE OF A&M HISTORY WITH YOU Reserve your 2012 Aggieland The 110th edition of Texas A&M University’s official yearbook will chronicle traditions, academics, the other education, sports, the Corps, Greeks, campus organizations and seniors and graduate students. Distribution will be during Fall 2012. Pre-order cost is $75, plus tax. By credit card go online to http://aggieland. tamu.edu or call 979-845-2613. Or drop by the Student Media office, Bldg. #8901 in The Grove (between Albritton Bell Tower and Cain Hall). Hours: 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday–Friday.
STUDIES IN PROGRESS ATHLETES FOOT STUDY
Volunteers ages 12 and older are needed to participate in a 6 week clinical research study of an investigational topical medication for the treatment of Athletes Foot. Eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study Related Medication • Skin Exams by a Dermatologist • Compensation up to $200.00 for time and effort For more information please contact:
HAIR LOSS Volunteers ages 18-49 are needed to participate in a 8 month long research study with an investigational topical medication for Hair Loss. All eligible volunteers will receive at no cost: • Study Related Examinations by a Dermatologist • Study Related Medication • Compensation for time and effort For more information please contact:
J&S Studies, Inc. 979-774-5933 1710 Crescent Pointe Parkway, College Station, TX 77845 www.js-studies.com
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