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1955 - 2011 Steven Paul Jobs Jobs shaped the world of technology. Co-founder of Apple, Inc.
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The National Champion Texas A&M women’s basketball team will travel to Washington, D.C., Thursday to meet President Barack Obama and Congressman Bill Flores. The team will also visit the White House, the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial.
Trevor Stevens The Battalion Steve Jobs, co-founder of both Apple, Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios, died Wednesday. Jobs was 56. After pioneering a fleet of innovative and revolutionary electronic devices, such as the iPhone, iMac and iTunes, Jobs will be remembered for forever changing the world of personal computers. Wednesday evening, Apple announced the death of its founder and changed the Apple website homepage to a fullscreen image of Jobs with the text: “Steve Jobs 1955-2011.” “Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being,” Apple released in a statement. “Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know and work with Steve have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. Steve leaves behind a com-
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lifestyles | 5 Nichols to sing in Bryan Joe Nichols, four-time Grammy award nominee, performs at 9 p.m. Thursday at Texas Reds Steak and Grape festival. Read more about Nichols’ show inside.
sports | 7 Aggies spiked by Horns A&M lost in straight sets Wednesday in the Lone Star Showdown in Austin.
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The Queen Theater in downtown Bryan receives its crown as part of a $160,000 renovation project.
Crowning glory The Queen’s makeover nears completion Chase Carter Special to The Battalion The year is 1939. Gandhi fasts in protest, Germany breaks non-aggression treaties by invading Poland and the Queen Theater opens in Bryan, Texas. Although the building was constructed in 1914, it was several decades before it became a theater for public use. The first patrons to visit the Queen saw popular films such as “5th Avenue Girl,” starring Ginger Rogers, but in recent years the building fell into disrepair. So, with the approval of the City of Bryan, one organization set out to change the fate of one of the city’s oldest and most venerated landmarks. For years the Queen was used for storage, and its marquis lights remained dull and lifeless. Fibertown, the company that pre-
viously owned the building and plot, had thought to commercialize the space. A representative from the company could not be reached, but information from their website suggests projected revenue would not be worth the investment needed to restore the building to operable status. Using funds provided by the City of Bryan, the Downtown Bryan Association purchased the Queen Theater from Fibertown with the intention of restoring the historical landmark to its former glory. The first step toward that goal was raising the necessary funds. Since the Downtown Bryan Association is a non-profit organization, they had to rely on public and private donations to fund repairs. Ben Hardeman, chairman of the orgaSee Theater on page 3
Lighting ceremony The lighting ceremony of the theater’s neon marquis and signature crown begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Selling gold for charity Gold buyer donates proceeds from profits Amber Jaura The Battalion The College of Liberal Arts is sponsoring a fundraiser with Gold and Silver Buyers. Students can sell any kind of gold and silver, including jewelry, charms and coins, on-campus for market price. “Gold and Silver Buyers... only takes 20 percent profit from sellers, whereas other companies take 30-40 percent. Of that 20 percent, they will be giving 20 percent directly to the State Employee Charitable Campaign” said Linda LaCross, Liberal Arts Dean. The SECC donates money to a diverse set of charities in Texas. Gold-selling dates and locations: Friday and Monday in the Anthropology Building; Oct. 14 and 17 in the Glasscock building; Oct. 21 and 24 in the Allen building; and Oct. 28 in the Coke building. For the full story, visit thebatt.com
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pany that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple.� Jobs announced his diagnoses of pancreatic cancer in 2004, and in 2009 he underwent a liver transplant. After years of declining health, Jobs stepped down as CEO of Apple on Aug. 24 and requested to serve as chairman of the board in a letter addressed to, “Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community.� In the letter, Jobs said he believes “Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.� Taylor Brack, a junior communications major and self-described Mac guru, said Jobs’ impact on current culture is immeasurable. “Whether you are a ‘mac person’ or ‘PC person,’ you can’t argue the impact that Steve Jobs has had on the computer/technology industry since the mid 1970s,� Brack said. “He basically created the first personal computer. He revolutionized how the world listens to music by giving us a way to carry it all in our pockets with the iPod� Apple was an early success — Jobs was a millionaire by age 25 and the company sold shares to the public four years after it was originally created in a garage. In July, Apple released financial results for its fiscal 2011 third quarter. The release reported record quarterly revenue of $28.57 billion. “I think he has made massive strides in the
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including how students can contribute to excellence at Texas A&M and the kinds of commitments that students should make to help A&M reach Vision 2020. “We have to focus on selfless service, specifically to the University,â€? said senior history major Kyle Womack. “Big Event, CARPOOL, service organizations to the school and to the surrounding community are what make us world renowned.â€? Students in attendance recommended ideas such as recruiting expert faculty, staying true to the Aggie Honor Code and Aggie traditions and values. Senior agricultural economics major Joseph Bassett said stressed mentorship as a necessary component to A&M’s future success. “I think mentorship is one of the greatest powers somebody can convey to somebody else. ‌ If you had someone to really help you and inspire you, that really translates,â€? Bassett said. “Mentorship builds a type of energy that will allow A&M to meet our 2020 goals on all levels.â€?
world of technology, especially with everything in our generation revolving around the standards set by Mac,� said Calee Wilson, senior education major. “Until last year I was a PC user and switching to Mac gave me more creative outlets and [I] connect with more people because more people have Macs.� Molly York, senior education major, said she is concerned for the future of Apple after Jobs death. “Who is going to come up with all the good ideas?� York said. York said she has always preferred a MacBook because they have simple but useful features. “Technology-wise you are basically required to have a Mac in education because a lot of teachers are starting to use only Mac products for power points and projectors,� York said. Brack said Jobs’ death made him reconsider what is important in life. “For me, Jobs’ death leads me to a pondering of eternal implications,� Brack said. “He left a lot behind; he didn’t take anything with him. It’s a sobering reminder that my hope is in the cross, the blood of Jesus Christ.� Following the news, the White House released a statement about Jobs’ death. “The world has lost a visionary,� President Barack Obama said. “And there may be no greater tribute to Steve’s success than the fact that much of the world learned of his passing on a device he invented.�
Steve Jobs leans on a “Macintosh� personal computer following a 1984 shareholder’s meeting in Cupertino, Calif. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jim Kracht, executive associate dean for Academic Affairs, discussed incorporating diverse experiences for undergraduates, including study abroad, and the value of undergraduate research. Kracht said students hav the resources to make A&M a special place. “My challenge to you is to make a commitment. The University has a made a commitment to put lots of money and lots of attention to improving our undergraduate programs,� Kracht said. “Now you ask yourself, what can I do to make A&M a better place?� Lt. Gen. Joseph Weber, vice president for Student Affairs, asked students what his department and the administration can do to help undergraduates achieve excellence outside the classroom. Students recommended that Student Affairs increase communication about events around campus. “The challenge to you as students is to push yourself to the limit. We as staff and faculty have to push ourselves to the limit — do more than what we think we’re capable of doing,� Weber said. “That’s what Aggies are known for and should continue to be known for. That’s what Vision 2020 is about: making that commitment.�
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nization, initially limited the amount any one person could donate to $1,000 in order to convey that the community as a whole should contribute to the restoration project, not just one beneficiary. “The community outpouring has been extremely positive,â€? Hardeman said. “They see this as something that will better their town and bring back a little piece of its history.â€? Asbestos abatement and demolition had to be finished before the refurbishment process could proceed, and fortunately work progressed without any major problems. The Dowtntown Bryan Association stressed the importance of completing the majority of the outside façade in time for the Texas Reds Festival going on this weekend. During the first night, the Downtown Bryan Association plans to relight the neon marquis and signature crown of the theatre at a ceremony. Guests are invited to come, free of charge, to hear the story of the theater and to see its changes and renovations firsthand.
Brochures and artifacts recovered before demolition will be on display. The interior will not be ready by the time the festival rolls around, but Cassidy Barton, Executive Director of the Downtown Bryan Association, is hopeful that all the planned renovations will continue without incident. “If all things go according to plan, we should open it to the public early 2014,� Barton said. “We’ll be keeping the projector for movies, but also building a small stage for theatrical works, dance recitals, business meetings, etc.� The Downtown Bryan Association is not only giving the old building a facelift, but also replacing much of the interior. By the time construction is done, they plan on utilizing the Queen community activities. Hardeman said the first floor will be used for seating and the stage, while the upstairs will be for bathrooms and mezzanine seating. The kitchen and offices will be located on the third and fourth floors, respectively. “The sign and the marquis is a big part of the Queen’s identity, so we we’re very happy to see the majority of it salvaged,� Barton said. “The rest of the renovation will hopefully continue to preserve as much of the original building as we can.�
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Hailey Gatlin, junior university studies major, and Carson Chapman, junior landscape architecture major, support juvenile diabetes research through Talent for the Cure. Gatlin, a Type 1 diabetic, began Talent for the Cure during her high school years.
Raising funds for research Steven Olivier The Battalion As Aggies, we push ourselves to make a difference in society. We do everything we can to give back and to better our community. In addition to group efforts such as Big Event, there are those individuals who support a specific cause. For Hailey Gatlin, her cause is to fight juvenile diabetes. Gatlin, a junior university studies major from Dallas, was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 5. “Diabetes can be a real annoyance at times but it’s something that I cannot put to rest,â€? Gatlin said. More than 10 years after she was diagnosed, Gatlin decided she wanted to find a cure for the disease and take action. She developed the idea of a talent show to benefit juvenile diabetes research during her high school years with the help of her friends Vicki Duarte, junior allied health major and Carson Chapman, junior landscape architecture major. Last semester, she brought the show to Texas A&M. “I’ve been around my cousin my whole Know before you go life,â€? said Amanda Gatlin, junior recreation, â—— The show will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. park and tourism science major and Hailey’s Saturday at Rudder Auditorium. cousin. “Growing up with diabetes is tough.â€? â—— Tickets will be sold for $5 with proceeds Gatlin organized Talent for the Cure with going to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Duarte and her cousin Amanda as co-chairs, Foundation. There will also be a rafe from adding elements to the show. “This time, we’ll hear from the judges as 6 to 9 p.m. for all of the purchased tickets opposed to just strictly being a talent show,â€? entered into the rafe. â—— The show will consist of ďŹ fteen to twenty Duarte said. Hailey developed the idea of judges from acts exhibiting Aggie talents. the TV show, The X-Factor. Appearing as judges at Talent for the Cure will be Candy Chapman hopes that students will come 95’s Niblett and Frito as well as former Yell Leader Weston Wilcox. Carson Chapman and support juvenile diabetes research. “You can expect to have funâ€? Chapman Katie Reinhart, junior interdisciplinary studies said. “I wouldn’t be helping out with this major, will emcee. “I also emceed our high school show,â€? event if people didn’t enjoy everything.â€? Chapman said. “It was a lot of fun doing it back then, and Hailey asked me to do it again.â€?
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Calling all foodies Texas Reds showcases weekend festival Katie Marie Pogue The Battalion Steak, grapes and music; these three things make up Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival in downtown Bryan. Texas Reds is known for its Texassized steaks. Steaks are provided by a local Bryan company, Ruffino Meats and Food Services. Along with steak, wine is the second necessary component of this annual festival. The festival committee selects wineries from around Texas based on awards, selection and pricing.
More than 20 Texas wineries will be represented. Jo Thibodaux, a senior telecommunication major, has attended the festival for the past few years. “I love the steak and wine festival,� Thibodaux said. “It is my favorite thing to do in B-CS.� Part of the appeal of Texas Reds for Thibodaux is the opportunity to try new wines. “They have wineries from across Texas. You can try things that a college student wouldn’t normally like,� Thibodaux said.
The Battalion There are a few things synonymous with being an Aggie, such as Midnight Yell practice and saying “howdy� to the passer-by. Alongside these traditions, cowboy boots and country music are parts of the Aggieland package deal. “I never really grew up on country, but I can appreciate good music when I hear it,� said sophomore business major Preston Bateman, . “Country music, I think, really defines Texas and its history, including A&M. Through the culture that surrounds it, there are definitely huge influences here in Aggieland.� Country scene newcomers and long-time followers will have a chance to hear four-time Grammy Award nominee Joe Nichols at the Texas Reds Steak & Grape Festival on Saturday. Nichols will headline the main stage on Main Street in Historic Downtown Bryan. “He has a great voice and some good lyrics,� said freshman psychology major Katie
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nation Salads are nice, burgers sell NEW YORK — Americans talk skinny but eat fat. No matter that First Lady Michelle Obama has been on a crusade for a year and a half to slim down the country. Never mind that some restaurants have started listing calories on their menus. Forget even that we keep saying we want to eat healthy. When Americans eat out, we order burgers and fries anyway.“ If I wanted something healthy, I would not even stop in at McDonald’s,â€? says Jonathan RyďŹ ak, 24, a New York trapeze instructor who watches his diet at home but orders comfort foods like chicken nuggets and fries when he hits a fast-food joint. In a country where more than two-thirds of the population is overweight or obese, food choices are often made on impulse, not intellect. So, while 47 percent of Americans say they’d like restaurants to offer healthier items like salads and baked potatoes, only 23 percent tend to order those foods, according to a survey last year by food research ďŹ rm Technomic. Associated Press
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sports | Director of Athletics Bill Byrne said Southeastern Conference scheduling begins soon.
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women’s basketball | Four A&M players earned Big 12 preseason honors.
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A&M loses in straight sets at Austin Courtney Nelson
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The Battalion The last time A&M volleyball won at Gregory Gymnasium entering Wednesday’s meeting with the No. 10 Texas Longhorns was Oct. 6, 2001. That stat remains in tact as the Aggies fell in straight sets to the Longhorns, 15-25, 19-25, 23-25. The Aggies began with a kill from senior Elise Hendrickson but struggled to get the rest of the offense going. In the first game, A&M hit a lowly -0.087 hitting percentage and recorded only seven kills. Last week’s Big 12 Rookie of the Week, Texas’ Haley Eckerman swung for six hits in the first set, while the rest of the team combined for another eight kills. The Longhorns never looked back as they won easily 25-15. Game two started with both teams exchanging points, until the Longhorns went on a 7-0 run to take the lead, 158. Texas led by as much as seven points at several points throughout the game, and the Aggies never got closer than
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four points while hitting .136. Although the Aggies minimized the errors and improved the kills in the second game, the Longhorns had 14 kills and showed their dominance at the net with their blocking. Longhorn freshman Khat Bell led all players with 12 kills and a .611 hitting percentage. A&M held projected-Big 12 Player of the Year Rachael Adams to nine kills, but A&M head coach Laurie Corbelli said Adam’s block ability was a big contribution in the match. “They had some really talented hitters from the left side, and we needed our block to be huge,” Corbelli said. Senior Kelsey Black struggled throughout the match, hitting only .100 with nine kills. Juniors Alisia Kastmo and Lindsey Miller each put in solid efforts with nine kills and hit .438 and .389. “We have certain rotations where we don’t side out as
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early as we want to or have a little more trouble pulling a play off,” Black said. “We really need to work on that part of our game and getting better at those little things.” Junior outside hitter Tori Mellinger could not find any gaps in the burnt orange defense and struggled offensively, as she hit -.272 with no kills. A&M looked like a different team in the third set, hitting .410 compared to Texas’ .286, however it was not enough to overtake the home team. The Aggies led in kills, blocks and service accuracy, but trailed in the final tally, 23-25.
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Big 12, Big East playing conference chess Adrian O’Hanlon III The Battalion Stability of the Big 12 Conference is under question again as the University of Missouri’s seven voting curators agreed unanimously Tuesday night to authorize Chancellor Brady Deaton as leader in conference negotiations. Deaton will resign as chair of the Big 12 Board to avoid a conflict of interest in the conference realignment process. Interim Big 12 Commissioner Chuck Neinas said in a statement that he expects Missouri to remain a member,
despite speculation that it will join the SEC. The Associated Press reported Wednesday that a Missouri official said the school wanted an invitation to the Big Ten but received none. The official said the school now hopes to join the SEC, but the Big Ten remains the top choice. Big 12 officials — including Deaton — agreed Monday to equally share the conference’s television profits if its members agree to lock up those TV rights for at least six years. The Big 12 lost Colorado
to the Pac-12 and Nebraska to the Big Ten last year, and will lose A&M to the SEC next year. SEC athletic directors and Commissioner Mike Slive met Wednesday in Birmingham, Ala., to discuss the logistics of Texas A&M’s arrival. Slive has not ruled out further conference expansion and Tennessee Athletic Director Dave Hart said the SEC will eventually add members. Missouri’s departure from the conference endangers its rivalry with Kansas. Kansas men’s basketball coach Bill
Self told the Lawrence Journal-World Tuesday that the “Border War” may not continue if Missouri leaves. The Big East Conference lost two members after Pittsburgh and Syracuse joined the Atlantic Coast Conference on Sept. 19. Rumored Big East target Notre Dame remains independent in football, but many of its varsity teams play in the Big East. Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick told The Associate Press Wednesday the school hopes “the Big East stays a vibrant and suc-
cessful partner.” The presidents and chancellors of the 14 remaining Big East members and TCU unanimously voted Sunday to authorize Commissioner John Marinatto as the league leader in conference realignment. Among speculated top choices for Big East expansion are Navy, Air Force and Temple but East Carolina is the only school to announce its application to the league. For the full story, visit thebatt.com
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Aggies throw no-hitter vs. Temple, 12-0 Courtney Nelson
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Junior pitcher Mel Dumezich winds up in A&M’s no-hit bid against Temple.
The Battalion After a successful weekend at the SKGSL Classic, A&M softball returned to the Aggie Softball Complex on Wednesday with a no-hit win against Temple College, 120. Head coach Jo Evans said the pitchers deserve credit for their performance. “I thought the pitchers looked really good tonight and to throw no hitters is really nice,” Evans said. “I don’t care who you are playing, to be able to do what they did is really encouraging.” A&M junior pitcher Mel Dumezich started in the circle for the Aggies, and threw for four strikeouts. Senior Lindsey Sisk saw action in relief in the fifth inning with a scoreless effort in the next three innings. Dumezich connected for an infield single in the bottom of the second inning before sophomore transfer Jenna Stark grounded back to the pitcher,
“I love fall ball for that reason, we get to get a lot of different looks and see where everyone is at,” Evans said. Sophomore infielder Taran Tyler got her first look at the plate in the fifth inning and sent one to right field to score pinchrunner Rayburn from second. After another illegal pitch, the Aggies put another run on the board. Walker tagged an infield single to bring home sophomore outfielder Cassie Tysarczyk. Although there is usually a run-rule in softball after five innings, both teams decided to play a full seven innings to allow the players to get as much experience as possible. The Aggie reserves gained playing time with unlimited substitutions. Junior Meagan May said the A&M freshmen are talented and have potential to put the Aggies over the top.
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◗ 12:15 p.m. vs. North Texas forcing an error and putting two runners on. “I think our team is coming together pretty well and that we have a lot to show everyone,” Dumezich said. After a double steal, junior Sydney Shannon hit a line drive to left field to score Dumezich. Junior shortstop Brittany Walker then singled up the middle to drive in Orsak and give A&M a four-run lead. Evans utilized this game to get more players involved, including a pinch-hit walk from sophomore outfielder Kaydee Rayburn. Rayburn would score on the next pitch from Shannon’s second hit of the night.
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Special to The Battalion The phenomenon called Zumba is a Latin-based dance and exercise routine, which has rapidly gained popularity as an exciting workout in recent years. Zumba veterans and rookies alike can enjoy Zumbathon: Shake for a Cure, which takes place at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Rec Center’s Archery Room. The event will feature a two-hour Zumba Fitness class dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer. Although the class is free, event coordinator Beatriz Castillo encouraged attendees to bring donations, which will be donated to Aggie Relay for Life and Texas A&M Cancer Society. In addition to organizing Zumbathon, Castillo is a Zumba instructor and a graduate assistant at Texas A&M REC Sports. “I just wanted to do something big to collaborate with student organizations and bring everyone together to do a fitness-related activity while benefiting the community,” Castillo said. “Then I came across Aggie Relay and de-
cided to bring breast cancer awareness to Aggieland.” This is Zumbathon’s second year in College Station. Grace Gage, senior health education major, organized the first Zumbathon with “Shake Away Hunger” event, in which participants donated 485 cans of food to the Brazos Valley Food Bank while enjoying an evening of dancing and exercise. After noticing the hunger problems in the B-CS community, Gage decided that she could help. “I volunteered with the food bank,” Gage said. “It is always humbling to be able to serve an agency that provides such a crucial service to our community.” Gage decided to use her expertise to teach the Aggie community about Zumba and the hunger problems plaguing those in the area. “[Zumba] combines styles like merengue and salsa in an aerobic format to get a great workout while having fun. It has not only swept the Rec center but the world. It really is a party.” After the past year’s Zumbathon, many participants
who came to “Shake Away Hunger” were drawn into the world of Zumba and gained a love for the dance routines. “I went to Zumbathon at the Rec last year and I thought it was an ingenious idea,” said Cindy Alvarado, sophomore political science major. “Then, I found they have an expanding selection of Zumba opportunities at the REC now.” Alvarado said the REC holds regular Zumba classes, Aqua Zumba classes and Zumba Toning classes. She said she finds the classes to be conveniently located and conveniently economical. It’s not just students in the classes who have a burning love for Zumba. Castillo said the qualities of Zumba make it an exciting activity for a variety of participants. “I love the fact that you do not have to be a dancer to do this; you do not have to have any experience,” said Castillo. “You learn as you go … It’s for everyone, from kids to older adults. That’s what I enjoy most, that anyone can do it.”
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