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Biomedical science graduate student Colleen Fisher accomplished as an undergraduate what many researchers work toward for years: having research pubilshed by the academic journal Science.
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or aspiring geneticist Colleen Fisher, the countless hours spent in the lab and in front of the computer have paid off. Last Thursday, one of the world’s most-cited academic journals, Science, published an article online in which Fisher was listed fifth of 22 authors. Resulting from collaboration primarily between Texas A&M and the University of California — Riverside, the paper details early stages of mammalian evolution and includes the largest molecular dataset of mammalian families in any research project to-date. “Ninety-nine percent of mammalian families are represented in our study,” said William
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Tuesday, former Space Shuttle Commander Robert Laurel Crippen visited Aggieland to ignite student interest in the sciences with space stories and down-to-earth wisdom. “I believe in life,” Crippen said. “You need to be goal-oriented. You have to be focused on what you would like to achieve. Truthfully, I believe life is a lot of luck. What you need to do is be prepared for when an opportunity comes along that you would like to pursue.” Crippen, a retired Navy captain and Uni-
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versity of Texas graduate, said he was well prepared to seize those opportunities. “I graduated in 1960 and at that time, nobody had flown to space.” Crippen said. “I knew back when Sputnik went up that we would soon put people up there and I wanted to fly since I was short, so I figured higher and faster was better. When I finished at that other university [in Austin], I joined the Navy to be-
come a naval aviator. I wanted to be a good pilot, and I figured if I could land on a ship, I would be pretty good.” Crippen shared some of his NASA experiences, emphasizing how a college degree opened the doors for an extraordinary career. “In 1981, things came together, and John Young and I were getting ready to fly. The younger guys behind us in line were saying,
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The Battalion In March 2010, construction began on the renovation of the YMCA building on campus. The construction plans involved the demolition and reconstruction of some parts of the building and the renovation of other parts of the building. The ongoing project, located at Houston and Old Main, began with the demolition of the existing east wing and then moved ahead with the gutting of the west wing and the addition of 24,732 square feet. Prior to construction the building had been empty for five years due to structural concerns. From the beginning, the
project has progressed with great care. Nancy McCoy, class of 1981, is the principal in charge of the renovation project with Quimby McCoy Preservation Architecture. “The biggest challenge was making an addition that didn’t look out of place, but went with the historic building and the surrounding buildings on campus,” said Anne Stimmel, who created an early design draft for the renovation of the 1914 building as her final Master of Architecture degree project at the College of Architecture. The YMCA Building is one of the oldest buildings on campus and is located in the heart of the historic
Academic Quad. Although the early YMCA thrived for many years without a building, the organization became the center of campus life for the young men of A&M once the building was constructed. According to Mary Manning, assistant University archivist and digital collections coordinator, the original building was designed by Frederick Gieseke, founder of the University’s architecture college. “When he resigned, however, S.J. Fountain revised the original drawings to incorporate a more classical style,” Manning said. “And it’s not a well-known fact, but the original building also See YMCA on page 4
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The Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown Wednesday evening. Rosh Hashanah, which is Hebrew for “head of the year,” is the first of the High Holidays and is celebrated 10 days before Yom Kippur. According to Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashanah marks the figurative or literal creation of the universe, and occurs on the first two days of Tishri, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar. No work is permitted for observers of the Jewish faith on Rosh Hashanah. Much of the day is spent in synagogue. The central observance of Rosh Hashanah is the sounding of the shofar, a ram’s horn, which, in part, represents the trumpet blast of a people’s coronation of their king. Additional observances of Rosh Hashanah include eating apple slices dipped in honey to symbolize the desire for a sweet year. At the close of the evening, women and girls light candles and recite the appropriate blessing. Joe Terrell, staff writer
The Battalion From secular days of celebration and reflection like Labor Day and Veterans Day to religious observances like Ramadan, Hannukah and Christmas, nearly everyone at Texas A&M has something to celebrate in the fall. However, some holidays receive less attention than others. One of these lesser-known celebrations is the Hindu festival of Navratri, which begins Wednesday. Navratri, which means “nine nights,” is a Hindu celebration of the goddess Shakti. At this festival, people come together to celebrate life through various community activities, including traditional dances. As the name suggests, Navratri traditionally takes place over a period of nine nights, one of each being dedicated to worshipping one of the nine forms of the goddess Shakti. Different sects of Hinduism observe Navratri with different traditions, but the “shared” celebration takes place during the beginning of fall on dates determined by the lunar calendar. “There are a few different ways to look at Navratri,” said Tej Pandya, a senior petroleum engineering major and Hindu student. “Different groups celebrate it in different ways, but traditionally it involves going to your temple for festivities, which include things like musical programs, devotional songs and ceremonial rites.” One of the most important and striking ways that worshippers show devotion is through dance. “My favorite Navratri custom is probably the dancing,” said junior biomedical science major Dixi Patel. “We usually go to our temple in Houston over the weekend, and I always enjoy that part.” Two traditional forms of dance are Garba and Dandiya Raas. Garba involves different hand and foot movements, and Raas uses sticks and more complex motions. The dances are often performed around statues or pictures of the goddess Shakti and are characterized by their high level
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3/2 plus game room totally updated, fenced, pets ok, close to campus. $1050/mo. 979-776-8984. 3/2 Houses, Townhouses &Apartments, 1250sqft. 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 3bd/3ba home, available now, Central air/heat, $900.mo, 10 minutes from Vet School, horse stall available, 979-229-2408. 4/2 close to campus, and on shuttle, fenced, pets ok, F/P, W/D. $1050/mo. 979-776-8984. 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 4bd/2ba 2-living, +study. Available now, 1112 Berkley. Close to campus. Completely remolded! Short-term lease available. No pets. $1100/mo. 979-731-8257. www.brazosvalleyrentals.com 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, granite countertops, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com Available now. Flexible leasing terms. $999/mo. 3bd/2.5ba duplex w/fenced yard. Pets ok. 979-255-3280. Condos, lofts, &Effeciencies: 309 Mobile #3&4, 1/1 efficiency, $515, w/s pd. 309 Mobile #6&8, 1/1 loft, $650 w/s pd. 1501 Stallings #44, 2/2.5, $900. 2920 Kent St. #106, 2/1.5, $650. 1001 Krenek Tap Rd #1405, 4/4, $1600. 1425 Villa Maria #401, 3/3.5, $1475. Alpha-Omega Properties, 979-774-7820, Broker. Duplex, rent 2bd/1ba, Beautiful! College Station. Remodled, all new, many extras! New flooring, drapes. Convenient to everything! Fenced backyard. One week free. 979-422-3427, 832-242-4917. Call for specials. Duplexes for lease: 1008-1010 Navarro, 2/1 $625. 3520 Paloma Ridge Dr.., 3/3 $1100. 819 San Benito, 2/1 $650. 920 Sun Meadow, 2/2 $875. Apla-Omega Properties, 979-774-7820, Broker. Free ethernet and extended cable. Great prices. aggieapartments.com, 979-693-1906.
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Great location and updated look! 2br/1.5bth, 708 Wellesley CS, 1/2mi from campus. New floor, paint, tub, countertop, stove/mic, large closets. W/D included. $650, call Pat Propes, broker, 979-393-8411. pat@propesrealtygroup.com House on 6-acres, 20-mins. from campus. 1800sqft, 3bdrm/2bth, 2-living w/large back deck. $900/mo for house and morgans building storage only or $1100/mo. for house and fenced 6-acres , horses allowed, last month’s rent due at signing. 979-412-2042, Shannon. Houses for lease: 2300 Colgate, 3/2 $1400. 301 Rosemary, 4/2 $1200. 505 Gilbert, 3/3 $1050. 601 Maryem, 3/1 $800. 1013 San Benito, 3/2 $1200. 2901 McLaren, 4/4.5 $1475. 3907 Sioux, 3/2 $1000. 4003 Southern Trace, 4/3 $1300. 4107 McLister, 4/4 $1500. 2009 Angelina, 4/2 $1300. 3812 Old College, 2/1 $750. Alpha-Omega Properties. 979-774-7820, Broker. http://sites.google.com/site/aaarentalcs/ Duplex for rent, 2/1, no deposit. $599/mo. 979-450-0098. Huge 3/4bd/2ba house! Walk to campus, W/D, fenced. Normally $1450/mo., now $975/mo. 979-693-5885. IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY- I own duplex off University, 1.5mi. to TAMU on bus route. I live in bottom unit and looking for someone for 2bd/2ba upstairs. Unit is completely updated, includes W/D, wifi, cable, all appliances and parking. Reduced rate for quick rent $700. Text 979-255-3185. Now Leasing! 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
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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 Artist needs female canvas subjects, body image project. $40/hr. Aysia 281-678-4050. 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.
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HELP WANTED 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. 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
HELP WANTED 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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MISCELLANEOUS 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
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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
ROOMMATES 1-male roommate needed. 3bd/3ba. $400/mo. +utilities and cable. Bus-route. 1.5mi from campus. 409-466-6865. Roommate needed. 1-block from campus. All amenities. 979-846-3376.
TICKETS I need Ag football tickets! 713-436-6244 (office) or 713-454-9776 (cell).
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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