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Concealed Campus carry issue heightens amid pending legislation, shootings Mark Doré The Battalion
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he reputation of the gun and the rhetoric surrounding Texas culture have been intertwined since the state’s conception. Perpetuated by popular culture and the media, the stereotype of the gun-toting Texan remains steadfast in the national consciousness.
There is no state firearm registration, no limit on magazine size or ammunition purchases. Class III weapons, including suppressors, machine guns and short-barreled firearms, are legal. Since the expiration of the federal assault weapons ban, Texas places no restrictions on “assault weapons.” Texas is a “castle doctrine” state, a “stand your ground” state and a “peaceable journey” state. Texas citizens buy, sell, carry and use firearms. Guns and Texas have a long, deep-set history. But what is the best way to approach the matter of firearms on a campus full of students? The state has delegated the issue of concealed carry to the
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49 states, including Texas, permit concealed carry licenses to qualified applicants.
There are about 400,000 concealed carry licenses in Texas.
About 67% of murders in the U.S. are committed with firearms. Source: Texas Department of Public Safety
universities, though no university in Texas allows concealed carry within university buildings. A recent push by the A&M Student Senate to pass the Texas A&M Personal Protection Bill would call on the Texas government to mandate that public universities allow concealed carry on campus and in buildings. The vote passed 38-19, but a senator’s motion for reconsideration delayed the bill. Student referendums in 2009 and 2011 did not support concealed carry on campus. A&M policy currently allows concealed carry on campus, but not in university buildings. Proponents of campus carry believe students should have means of protection that go beyond pepper spray or self-defense training. Those in opposition believe adding guns to a college campus will only further endanger students. The University Police Department doesn’t take a partisan stance on the issue of campus carry. “Our stance is whatever the legislature indicates for us as police officers,” said Lt. Allan Baron of UPD. “Whatever that law says, that’s what we’re going to enforce.” Students such as Camille Mohle, chairman of Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, express personal sentiments on the subject. She said the issue comes down to self-preservation. “The fact that you can’t guarantee me that I’m safe on campus, a place I spend 40 or 60 hours of
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There are too many criminals in this country, not too many . There are not enough guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens for self-defense.”
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my week, is something to be afraid of,” the senior political science major said. Christine Ajufo, president of the Texas Aggie Democrats, disagrees. “Concealed weapons have no place on college campuses,” Ajufo said. “Anytime there are multiple armed, untrained individuals in
such high stress situations, there is a cause for concern. I fully acknowledge the difficulties involved in obtaining a concealed handgun license, but that simply pales in comparison to police training for campus shootings.” A&M professor in abnormal psychology Jack Bodden offered psychological research on the modified frustration-aggression hypothesis to the argument. “This hypothesis states that when goal-directed activity is blocked, frustration and anger are aroused,” Bodden said. “However, violent action is not likely to occur unless ‘aggressive cues’ such as guns, knives and weapons are present. If present, the odds of aggressive
action go way up. If we go a step further and assume that the frustrated person with a gun has also been drinking and is an impulsive adolescent, then we have a recipe for disaster.” Campus safety In 2007, 32 people were killed and 17 wounded on the campus of Virginia Tech. School shootings happen in this country, and they happen often. Is this university prepared for such an event? Baron said the answer is yes. And the tragedy at Virginia Tech played a direct part in A&M’s heightened preparation. Subsequently, the department See Carry on page 2
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Students honor Luce at candlelight vigil
CSPD investigates murder, drug case; questions student
Sarah Gibson Special to The Battalion Hundreds of candles flickered in front of the J.K. Williams Administration building as the cool night air swept through the crowd that gathered to honor the life of Garrett Cole Luce, who died Sunday. Luce was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity and his friends held a candlelight vigil to honor the life of their brother. “If I could say anything about Garrett I would say that I have known him my entire life and that Garrett was a loyal friend who cared for those around him and loved his parents, his friends and his lord Jesus Christ,” said Ben Riggle, freshman engineering technology major. “For me, Garrett will always be remembered as my oldest friend, and as someone I could ask anything of and entrust with anything.” Garrett attended Second Baptist School in Houston, where he acted in the Fall Dramas, sang in the choir and perfected his baseball skills. He was passionate about baseball and during the summer he coached high school athletes. “Garrett loved and poured into his camp-
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his love for others. He had a huge heart and was always smiling.” Several of Garrett’s high school classmates were in attendance Wednesday night.
The Battalion A College Station man was shot and killed Monday night after an attempted robbery of a residence. The next day, an A&M student was questioned by the College Station Police Department as a witness to the murder. The victim was Christopher Reeves, son of the recently appointed Brazos County constable. A probable cause statement reported that Reeves and a Robert Farr, 28, approached a residence at the corner of Holik Drive and Anderson Street —an A&M student’s residence — after setting up a purchase for one pound of marijuana. Farr told CSPD that he and Reeves had no intention of buying the marijuana and set up the purchase with the intent to steal the drugs from Robert Reese, who lived at the residence. Farr said upon their arrival, Reeves went inside the residence while Farr waited in the vehicle. Soon after entering, Reeves ran outside and re-
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Members of Kappa Alpha, sororities, cadets and students gather on the Administration Building steps to honor Garrett Luce. ers and he bonded and shared life with his coworkers this summer,” said David Sargent, sophomore electrical engineering major, who worked with Garrett at Kanakuk Kamps. “During the short time I knew him I could see the love of God overflow into
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lowed my Second Amendment rights.� Ajufo sees the clause in a different light. “The First Amendment guarantees life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, so it would be unreasonable to assume that one citizen’s right to bear arms should trump another citizen’s right to life,� Ajufo said. Neither side seems willing to exploit the emotional response of the public to mass shootings in order to bolster an argument. Mohle, for instance, believes her argument remains viable outside the context of recent violence. “Mass shootings are terrible situations, and I don’t like to bring them up with our arguments because our arguments stand on their own,� Mohle said. Ajufo said recent events bring urgency to the need for a different approach to gun control. Ajufo referenced specifically the argument some had after Aurora that an armed citizen in the theater may have limited some of Holmes’ damage. She said the confusion of the situation and Holmes’ protective equipment and firepower would have made an armed citizen “ridiculously ineffective.� Speaking to bystanders immediately after the College Station shooting, Woolsey said he saw an openness to gun ownership. “When I talked to people I would ask them if they own a gun here for protection. They would say, ‘No, but I’m going to get one now. This neighborhood isn’t as safe as I thought it was,’� Woolsey said. Woolsey said he has a love for firearms that exists independent of their killing
power and the idea that there are too many guns in the country is flawed. “I like guns because I like the smell of gunpowder,� Woolsey said. “I like the way the parts work in unison. I like the gun for the gun. Not for what it does. There are too many criminals in this country, not too many guns. There are not enough guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens for self-defense.� People who oppose concealed carry on campus have said the problem needs to be treated at the root of the issue instead of relying on a reactive solution. “Instead of trying to fight fire with fire after the fact, we should focus on preventing the fire from starting in the first place,� Ajufo said. “It’s important that students know that fighting gun violence with more guns is lethally ineffective. Guns do not save lives. They are used to take the lives of people that are thought to be harming others.� Shots fired in College Station It would be a discredit to the community to discuss the August shooting as one of divisiveness alone. An extraordinary amount of cooperation and cohesion was shown between the College Station, Bryan and University police departments; between University and College Station officials; between first responders and emergency personnel; between neighbors. “That’s one of the things that’s impressive about our community is how well our law enforcement agencies work together and can come together in situations such as this,� Baron said. “The better the departments work together, the more efficient they can be and the more they can get accomplished.� A statement released by College Station Mayor Nancy Berry praised the city’s unity. “Acts of generosity shown toward public safety officials, neighbors and victims’ families are too numerous to list,� she said. “We’ve heard from Texas Aggies all over the world who share in our sadness, and we’re thankful for you.� Things like partisanship are pushed aside in moments such as when thousands of citizens crowded Texas Avenue and Reed Arena for the funeral procession and ceremony of Constable Brian Bachmann. His casket joined thousands of others lowered into the ground every year on account of a fired gun. Whether the right, the left or somewhere in the middle will initiate a change or compromise remains to be seen.
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Yell practice to christen renovated YMCA building Special to The Battalion After renovations and a flood that destroyed more than 40 computers in the lower level, the YMCA building will be officially reopened and rededicated. A ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, in the plaza between the YMCA building and the Coke building, director of external relations Cynthia Gay said. “[The ceremony will] feature a performance by the Singing Cadets as well as remarks from Dr. [Richard] Box — chairman of the Board of Regents — and [University President] R. Bowen Loftin,” Gay said. The first Midnight Yell was held on the steps of the YMCA building before the Aggies played the University of Texas in a 1931 football game. This tradition continued as yell practices were held there after Aggie wins. A severe rainstorm covered the campus last February. One of the buildings most affected by the storm was the YMCA building. Wa-
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turned to the vehicle with a gunshot wound to the back. Farr transported Reeves to the College Station Medical Center where he was pronounced dead about 20 minutes later. Investigators met with Farr outside the ER, informed him that the case was a murder
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Special to The Battalion Caffeine is a stimulant that some people discover and utilize early in their college careers. For many, it also becomes fundamental to their daily routine after graduation. The typical working man or woman drinks coffee in the morning to help kick start their day. For students, getting a jolt of caffeine is sometimes crucial for studying purposes. In order to wrap up a late-night study session, it sometimes takes a solid dose of caffeine to fully focus and finish comprehending those Math 141 concepts, polish off that English essay or maybe finish some Chemistry Owls. Energy drinks are one example of a caffeine stimulant. Some studies have proven energy drinks to be harmful, even fatal to some people. A 14-year old girl died from heart arrhythmia in December after drinking large cans of an energy drink on two consecutive days. Wendy Crossland, the girl’s mother, is suing the beverage company for not properly informing the public about the high levels of caffeine. That may be an extreme case, but what is the healthy amount for a daily intake of caffeine? Linda Talley, lecturer and director of the dietetic internship program at A&M, discussed the appropriate amount of caffeine to consume on a daily basis. “In large amounts [caffeine] can be dangerous, especially to people who have heart problems,� Talley said. “Four hundred milli-
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grams or less a day is OK, 3 to 4 cups of coffee isn’t going to hurt you, but 6 to 8 might.� A 16 oz. brand-name energy drink has 160mg of caffeine. The danger with many energy drinks is the hefty dose of caffeine coupled with a large dose of sugar. In comparison, a 12 oz. soft drink has 36mg of caffeine and a 16 oz. coffee has anywhere from 150 to 330mg of caffeine. In a college student’s typical daily routine, procrastination may force a student to respond to a lack of time to fulfill responsibilities. Lily Geisler, junior history major, said she typically drinks four to five energy drinks a week. “I waitress and I usually drink them at work because I can be there sometimes until 2 or 3 a.m.,� Geisler said. “I drink them during finals as well. I just have to eat something before I drink them.� A more modest dose of caffeine such as a cup of coffee or even a soft drink coupled with some good studying habits are what Talley suggested to be the solution. Energy drinks can provide that mountain-top feeling but also the bottom of the valley feeling as well, Talley said. “Large doses of caffeine can affect you pretty adversely. I tell all my students to study early so you don’t have to stay up all night,� Talley said. “What your brain really needs is rest and glucose before you take your exams. The problem with a lot of energy drinks is that they are fairly short-lived.�
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“I will remember his heart,� said Brooke Maxcy, sophomore psychology major. “He loved everybody. I never heard him say anything bad about anyone.� Another one of his classmates, Kaitlyn Kellam, former A&M student and sophomore at Oklahoma State University, smiled when she talked about Garrett. “He was one of the sweetest guys I have ever met,� Kellam said. Last September, Garrett committed to play Division
I baseball at the College of Charleston. He was accepted into the Honors College and awarded the Beatty Business Scholarship. Garrett transferred to Texas A&M in 2012 and pursued a major in business administration. Garrett was a member of the Epsilon Delta chapter of the Kappa Alpha Order. At the end of the ceremony, as the wax from the candles began to drip, one of Luce’s fraternity brothers sang a song he wrote specifically for Luce. In the chorus he sang, “Tonight there is one more angel in the sky.�
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