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Soccer in round two The A&M women’s soccer team started the Big 12 Championships on Wednesday seeded second, but needed two rounds of overtime and penalty kicks to overcome the seventh-seeded Kansas Jayhawks, 5-3. The Aggies will play Missouri at 8 p.m. Friday in San Antonio. The winner of this game will face Texas or Oklahoma State for the Big 12 title Sunday.
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A&M professor Rola el-Husseini and UT professor Yoav Di-Capua led the latest installation of the Wiley Lecture Series.
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ne man sets himself on fire in Tunisia and sparks a change that affects every country in the Middle East. That change, now known as the Arab Spring, took center stage Wednesday when two professors sorted through the chaos in Egypt and Syria to find the revolutions’ local origins before a student audience.
The conversation in this latest discussion of the Wiley Lecture Series was driven by University of Texas associate professor of modern Arab intellectual history, Yoav Di-Capua, and assistant professor of Middle Eastern politics at the Bush School at Texas A&M, Rola el-Husseini. El-Husseini discussed the historic background of Syria and the events that led up to its place in the Arab Spring, while Di-Capua discussed Egypt’s path to the overthrow of President Hosni Mubarak. “President Bashar was welcomed in Syria and by most western observers as the symbol of hope for change in Syria,” el-Husseini said. “And for the first year or so of his regime, that
hope seemed to be justified.” El-Husseini said Syria followed “the China model” which created more liberal economic practices, but at the cost of less political freedoms. The general population of Syria has not yet seen the benefits of an open economy. The citizens that have profited most were those closest to Bashar, especially his family. The revolution in Syria started after a group of teenagers, inspired by events in Tunisia and Egypt, were arrested and tortured for vandalism. When the victims’ parents went to the police station for them, the police responded with violence. “The police overreacted, and basically shot
them, and this led to an explosion in the entire country,” el-Husseini said. According to Di-Capua, Egypt was much different than other countries involved. “Egypt represents a different spectrum of the Arab Spring,” Di-Capua said. “We tend to think of it as a unified movement, something that looks the same everywhere, but varies from state to state.” The groups involved in Egypt started protests over an abuse of power, like in Syria, including the handing down of the presidency from Mubarak to his son, and social injustices. ProSee Arab Spring on page 3
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Aggie volleyball denies Raiders Courtney Nelson Sonic and Link are two of the gaming world’s greatest icons. If you have the speed and courage you can join them on their finest journey yet. O’Dell Harmon Jr., tech blogger for The Battalion, shares insights about the anniversary games at thebatt.com.
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Senior utility Elise Hendrickson spikes the ball Wednesday in a 3-0 home win against Texas Tech.
The Battalion A&M volleyball continues to roll with another win at home against Texas Tech on Wednesday in straight sets (25-14, 25-18, 2517). The Aggies (18-5, 7-3 Big 12) played one of their best matches of the season, after squeaking out a win in five games in the first contest between the two this season. A&M head coach Laurie Corbelli said the Aggies played much more efficiently this time around. “This may have been one of the most precisely executed matches that we have played this season,” Corbelli said. “We are really thrilled that some of the things we have been concentrating on have been able to be used in the matches. I thought our defense tonight was exceptional. I think we kept them off balance a lot.” The first set began with both teams trying to find a rhythm before A&M junior Alisia Kast-
mo caught the hot hand with four kills. The Aggie serve was also spot on with four aces in the game. The team as a whole hit .409 in the frame compared to Tech’s .129. A&M also did a much better job blocking, putting up four while the Red Raiders posted none. Corbelli said the team performed well against Tech’s block. “I honestly thought just being in system a lot,” Corbelli said. “Our hitters were taking huge approaches against either one block or one and a half, not a fully formed double block.” Game two started with A&M grabbing the early lead 4-0 and Tech struggling to find any offense. The Aggies picked up their biggest lead of the set at 17-8 and brought in senior Chelsea Ringel to replace junior Tori Mellinger. Texas Tech made the game a bit closer See Tech on page 3
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Regent speaks about A&M enrollment, future law school Robert Carpenter The Battalion A member of A&M’s Board of Regents gave students a sneak-peak into System priorities — including hints about bringing a law school to the University — at the Student Senate meeting Wednesday evening. Regent Jim Schwertner stopped by the Senate meeting to field questions from senators about University and System issues. Schwertner is in town for Thursday’s Board of Regents meeting, which is held on the A&M campus. After opening the floor to senators’ questions, Schwertner backpedaled at the first mention of the controversial Seven Breakthrough Solutions for Higher Education. “We’re not calling it that anymore,”
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Schwertner said of the recommendations made by the Texas Public Policy Foundation about higher education. “It’s too polarizing.” Fernando Treviño Jr., senior political science major and a nonvoting member of the Board of Regents, said the Seven Solutions are a non-issue at this point. “I’ve never heard the issue seriously discussed in any meetings,” Treviño said. Schwertner said regents are currently working to make A&M more efficient, helping students to graduate on time and without unnecessary debt by increasing class offerings and keeping costs low. “We want professors to teach more. We want to utilize buildings more. We want more access to classes for you all,” Schwertner said.
In a year when A&M enrollment eclipsed 50,000 students, capping enrollment was not a priority for Schwertner. “If we have 32,000 applicants and we only let eight or nine thousand in, I think we can let another 10,000 in and generate another $100 million in revenue,” Schwertner said. Student Senator Drew Barber, senior political science major, said the University doesn’t have the infrastructure to support additional growth. “It’s scary,” Barber said. “There are certain things we need to do — in terms of infrastructure, residence life, advising — that we are struggling with at 50,000.” See Regent on page 3
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ately, hipsters have become a sort of phenomenon, and people are beginning to wonder: Just what are hipsters? The definition of a hipster seems to vary from person to person, which might account for the confusion surrounding the label.
creeper-staches huge attitude problems — senior communication major Devin McLaughlin
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testors decided to gather on Jan. 26, the Day of Police, a national holiday for local law enforcement. “During their celebration, we’re going to launch a revolution,” Di-Capua said. Di-Capua said he commended those involved in the initial demonstrations because the political sphere in Egypt, which would have allowed for open political opposition, did not exist. “To be an activist is a very courageous position which requires personal courage as well as stamina and dedication,” Di-Capua said. As the movement grew and protestors were able to occupy both Tahrir Square and the bridges that cross the Nile River, more groups became involved.
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at 14-19, however Ringel put down three kills to close them out. Senior Kelsey Black pitched in three kills of her own in the set. Tech senior Amanda Dowdy, who recorded five kills in the first two sets combined, matched that number with five kills in the third. “We were plus five with serving which is very hard to do,” Corbelli said. “The pressure that we put on them with our serve, our goal was to keep her as subdued as possible. [Dowdy is] typically getting 70 swings a match. With our serving, we were hoping to get that number down a lot.” Although the third set started much closer than the first two, the Aggies pulled everything together and surged on to take another commanding set. Black had four kills in
The violence in Syria and the revolt against Mubarak are two separate actions, however, both Syria and Egypt share uncertain futures. “A lot of people are afraid of what’s going to happen next,” el-Husseini said. “Events are still unfolding, we don’t know what’s going to happen, but most people are afraid of a civil war in Syria after the demise of the current regime. This is making people unhappy, because it will destabilize the region.” Di-Capua said the future of Egypt might include a democratic government. “It seems like all the people around Mubarak are gone, but the structure is still there,” said Di-Capua. “It’s still a liberal economy, it still has the same international alliances, the same army, the revolution hasn’t toppled that. Now there is transition to democracy.”
Students said the presentations were informative and significant to others because of changing relations between the U.S. and the Middle East. “They’ll affect our foreign policy in the future,” said Zachary Logan, a junior political science major. “There are some people who are unfriendly to the United States in the region, so whether or not it’s going to remain friendly or unfriendly is the United States’ major concern.” El-Husseini said students in the U.S. need to be more informed about what’s happening in the Middle East. “[Students] need to go beyond the headlines of American newspapers,” el-Husseini said. “Many of my students will be playing a policy role either as foreign officers or as analysts in the CIA, so I know that Aggies will be playing a role.”
the set as A&M finished the sweep, 25-17. Not one player on the Aggies had double-digit kills, which just shows the versatility and ability to spread out the ball and be extremely effective across the board. “As far as coming into this game, we knew what we wanted to do because it was so close in Lubbock,” junior Lindsey Miller said. “Once we had them at home we knew we had to come out swinging and be on the attack the whole game.” The Aggies travel to Manhattan, Kan., to face Kansas State at 3 p.m. Saturday. Kastmo said the Wildcats are a very tough squad at home and will be a good test for the Aggies. “It’s good to know we can win in three and take care of a team quickly,” Kastmo said. “We were clicking on all cylinders tonight. It’s coming at a great time and starting off November the right way.”
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But now, being a hipster is more about visually defining oneself according to personal tastes and listening to different music. “I think it started with a group of people who wanted to have something to define themselves like their parents did in the 1970s,” Bybel said. “When I look at myself, I think ‘Man, I really belong in the 1970s.’ I think [hipster] people have that attitude of ‘Man, I don’t belong in this generation; I have the attitude of a past generation.’” This begs the question, will hipsters in 30 years look the same as today’s generation of hipsters, or will the style die out when something newer comes along? “I think people who truly participate in hipster activities because they actually like it and not because they’re trying to create an image for themselves will still be that way in the future,” McLaughlin said. “I hope the other ones who are just trying to be cool will gain enough sense of self between now and adulthood that they don’t feel the need to be cool. And if that’s why they do it, they’ll just keep changing with the times.” These pseudo-hipsters that McLaughlin mentions — the people who just act the role are the ones responsible for the negative stereotypes that are sometimes associated with hipsters. Mix this crowd with a few pretentious real hipsters and a terrible caricature emerges, one involving Pabst beer and snobbish attitudes. “It really sucks because people throw the term on people like us who don’t really consider ourselves hipsters,” Bybel said. “They think we’re pretentious, when really I think we’re perfectly nice people. I know a lot of people who are hipsters who are really great people.” The pretentious hipsters exist, but it’s important to remember that pretentious, non-hipsters exist as well. And as before, it has to do with location. “I think if you went to Austin or Seattle or Portland, you’d find the ones with creeperstaches and huge attitude problems, but not here,” McLaughlin said. “I mean, they go to Texas A&M for pete’s sake.”
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Peter Bybel wears a newsboy cap, a deep V-neck shirt, a coat and skinny jeans.
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I think if you went to Austin or Seattle or Portland, you’d find the ones with and , but not here. I mean, they go to Texas A&M for pete’s sake.
“They’re people who articulate their opposition to cultural norms via their fashion,” said senior political science major Stephen Pennington. Senior human resource development major Peter Bybel, who is considered by some people to be a hipster, extended the definition beyond clothing. “I think a hipster is someone who tries very hard to look like they don’t try hard at all in regard to clothing and style and personality,” Bybel said. “They also have eclectic musical tastes.” Most people agree that being a hipster has much to do with the way one dresses, which, for most hipsters, is vintage-grunge. Ultimately, there is not one definition of a hipster because it varies from city to city. What might be considered mainstream in one environment could be thought of as “hipster” in another. Take Texas A&M for example. “I get labeled as the hipster-artsy friend because that’s what I am in comparison to all my friends in tempo shorts,” said Devin McLaughlin, senior communication major. “But if we were somewhere like Austin, I definitely would not be a hipster at all.” Ranger Ewing, who works at the hipster hub, Northgate Vintage, said that it even differs overseas and across the country. “A lot of it probably originates in Japan with all the different fashion that they have over there,” Ewing said. “But those hipsters would be different from the ones who live in Manhattan, who are different from our College Station hipsters because they’re about a year and a half ahead in fashion and everything else.” Basically, there is no set definition of a hipster, except that they go against the grain. It’s hard to say exactly how the current hipster movement started, but it has nothing to do with the motives of earlier hipsters. In the 1930s, being a hipster meant simply hanging out at jazz clubs in a sport coat. In the 1960s, it was about pursuing human rights and exploring new art forms. And in the 1990s, it was about finding new music.
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When asked about the possibility of a law school, Schwertner balked at revealing specifics in the presence of media, but indicated that regents are trying to bring such a school to campus. “We’re working on it,” Schwertner said. Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who appointed Schwertner to his current position, indicated earlier this year that A&M could have a law school within the next five to 10 years. Treviño said Aggie lawyers would be a nice addition for the University. “I think yes, we will [get a law school]. I just don’t know when,” Treviño said. “Texas A&M is long overdue.” Treviño added that a poor economy and tight state budget are the greatest obstacles an A&M law school faces.
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Duplex for sub-lease, 2bd/2ba on Tabor Road right off Hwy.6. $725/mo. Lease ends 07/15/2012. Call Michael, 832-451-7844. FIRST MONTH FREE. Spacious 2bd/1ba. Close to campus, on shuttle route. Large kitchen with full appliances. W/D connections. Front and back patios. Ceiling fans. HILLSTONE on the PARKWAY, 528 Southwest Parkway. 979-693-6102. Open 11:30-5:30 Monday-Friday Free ethernet and extended cable. Great prices. aggieapartments.com 979-693-1906. Furnished Woodlands sublease. 1-bedroom of the 2bd/2.5ba touwnhouse. Spring Semester. W/D, cable, internet. $630. 713-249-3271. Gorgeous new home in Southern Trace Subdivision. 4bdrm, each with private bath. 10-minutes from campus. Appliances, fenced yard. Front lawncare included. Secure, well lit subdivision. 3bdrm at $425/ea., 4th bdrm at $375/mo. This is the best of the best! Available 1/1/12. 281-919-8869, Jeff. http://sites.google.com/site/aaarentalcs/ Duplex for rent, 2/1, no deposit. $599/mo. 979-450-0098. Northgate. New 2/2 and 3/2 house. Walk to campus. aggievillas.net Call 979-255-5648. 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 SUB LEASE 675.00 UNTIL JULY 31, 2012. Townhome 2/BR, 1.5/Bath on shuttle, washer/dryer connections in the unit, abundant storage, spacious floor plan(1200sq ft), privacy fence around patio, 2 designated parking spaces in the rear. Contact by email for more information glendak.davis@yahoo.com. Townhomes. Great location! On shuttle. 2bd/1.5ba upstairs, 1/2bath downstairs. W/D connections, some units w/fireplace. Large pantry. Lots of closet space. Fenced patio. Water and pest-control paid. Some units fully remodeled. $750-$950/mo. Leasing office located at 1000 Balcones Drive, CS. 979-703-8282.
FOR SALE 2002 Clayton mobilehome, 3bd/2bth, setup Oak Creek Mobilehome Park. Fenced yard, storage building, covered porch, minutes from campus. Shown by appointment. Asking $24500. 979-324-9663. 2006 Clayton Mobile Home set-up in Bryan. 72x16, 3bd/2ba. All electric, garden tub, 10x10 storage building. Call for appointment. 979-571-7301, 979-324-1354.
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HELP WANTED ARE YOU READY FOR BASKETBALL? NEED EXTRA CASH? We need officials for our Youth Basketball League. Pay ranges from $9.00 to $11.00/game. Games last about one hour. Training begins 01/14/2012. Email dhudspeth@cstx.gov call 764-3424
Lost Chihuahua. White male, near 2818 and Traditions, Thursday 10-6-11. If found please call 979-229-4669. Reward! No questions asked.
Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. aggieresponse@gmail.com
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
Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. COACHES WANTED! We need enthusiastic, positive, motivational volunteer coaches for YOUTH BASKETBALL. Season begins early 01/2012! Email dhudspeth@cstx.gov call 764-3424. Full-time medical technician for growing allergy practice wanted. 4-year degree and 1-year commitment required. December graduates welcome! We are looking for an intelligent, positive, friendly person to join our team. We teach skills that are an asset for anyone interested in a career in healthcare and can help a candidate get into medical school. E-mail resume to docmgr@yahoo.com Leasing Consultant(s)- Looking for dynamic individuals for multiple Bryan/College Station apartment communities. Full and/or Part time positions available immediately. Weekends required. Candidates who enjoy a fast paced environment, possess strong sales background with customer service skills. e-mail resume to willowickmgr@comcapp.com Safety-relief valve manufacture in southeast Houston has a technical inside sales opening for a recent graduate or graduating senior with a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Industrial Distribution Engineering. If interested, please forward contace information to twallace@reycovalve.com STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In College Station. 100% Free To Join. Click On Surveys. The Callaway House, a private student housing residence hall, is accepting applications for P/T Night Desk. Apply in person at: 301 George Bush Drive West or apply online: http://www.americancampus.com/ ourcompany/employment EOE. 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.
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HELP WANTED ARE YOU READY FOR BASKETBALL? NEED EXTRA CASH? We need score keepers for our Youth Basketball League. Pay is $8.00/hour. Training begins 01/18/2012. Email dhudspeth@cstx.gov call 764-3424
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KITTENS! Adopt a rescued kitten already vaccinated, microchipped & spayed/neutered - just for $29! Ask Amy, 979-574-6509. BCSSpayDay@gmail.com Lost Chihuahua. White male, near 2818 and Traditions, Thursday 10-6-11. If found please call 979-229-4669. Reward! No questions asked.
PETS Chinese Emperial ShihTzu Teacups. $350-$500. Expecting Maltipoos. 979-324-2866. linda_d_54@yahoo.com
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the battalion Party Block Mobile DJ- Peter Block, professional 22yrs experience. Specializing in Weddings, TAMU functions, lights/smoke. Mobile to anywhere. Book early!! 979-693-6294. http://www.partyblockdj.com
Country living, minutes from Bryan, 1.45 acres, in beautiful subdivision, immaculate 3bd/2ba, 18Wx80, two large decks, large workshop/storage, lots to offer, great for family or college students, $92,500. Call Roy 979-589-2111 or 979-219-1890.
Calculus and Physics tutor needed. $20/hr. Call 979-845-1775 Donald Cantrell.
BRYAN & COLLEGE STATION: 2, 3 & 4 BEDROOM HOUSES, W/D CONN, PETS WELCOME, ALL APPL, SOME HAVE WOOD FLOORING AND A FENCED YARD! $725-$995/mo 979.764. RENT(7368) www.twincityproperties.com
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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-$715/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 CON, POOL & FREE INTERNET, CABLE & MORE! $535-$575/mo 979.775.2292 www.twincityproperties.com
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BRYAN: 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
COLLEGE STATION: 2/1 4-PLEXES, UP OR DOWNSTAIRS AVAIL, WALKING/BIKING DISTANCE FROM TAMU, ASF 825, ALL APPL, CENTRAL A/H, W/D CONN! $515/mo 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
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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Have your senior portrait taken through Thursday, Nov. 3 in Training Room 027 of the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. To schedule your free portrait sitting, go to www.thorntonstudio.com Then go to School Portraits, Scheduling, click New User, complete form with Registration Password: tamu Or walk in, 9 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm today.
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