thebattalion asks
Q:
What are your thoughts on the Texas legislation that passed requiring mandatory sonograms for women seeking an abortion?
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Overcoming obstacles June 27 was a day that nearly cost Meagan May her life Sean Lester The Battalion
Alexandra Hoskins, sophomore biomedical sciences major
I’m basically neutral because if a woman was raped, it’s wrong for them to do that. But if it was her own choice, then I think it’s a good idea.
Meagan May was named 2010 AllAmerican, AllBig 12 and was on the 2010 Big 12 All tournament team. She also holds the A&M and Big 12 record for most home runs in a season.
Nikita Momin, junior psychology major
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Meagan May found her life in jeopardy June 27, 2010 while driving to a friend’s house on FM 2001 in Buda, Texas. May, a sophomore petroleum engineering major and catcher on the No. 22 Texas A&M softball team, was visiting her friends with the USA National Team, which she was selected to play for based on her stellar All-American freshman season. On that fateful afternoon, the events that unfolded have shaped the person May is and forever will be both on and off the softball field. “I see things the way they should be seen now, instead of worrying about things that don’t matter,” May said. “I realized how quickly it could all go away, so why waste my time worrying about the little things.” Freshman Year May was born March 28, 1991, to Jack and Connie May of Spring, Texas. May’s mother threw javelin at A&M, and May was an Aggie from the day she took her first steps. After visits to Auburn, Princeton and Texas, May committed to A&M, where she attended softball camps since she was 10 years old. “I’ve always loved A&M,” See May on page 3
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Texas A&M names provost Regents appoint Karan L. Watson Stephanie Massey The Battalion After searching nationwide and with more than 100 qualified applicants, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents appointed Karan L. Watson as the provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. “I want to express my thanks to many people on campus About and beyond for support- Watson ing me and ◗ Professor in ensuring that the Department I have the op- of Electrical portunity to and Computer serve this great Engineering University in ◗ Served as vice the capacity provost from of provost and December 2008 to executive vice p r e s i d e n t , ” July 2009 Watson said. As chief academic officer for the University, the provost is directly under President R. Bowen Loftin, and is responsible for overseeing and budgeting University curriculum and research. The provost is also a communication link for A&M to other See Provost on page 6
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GREEN program goes abroad Students apply to the Global Renewable Energy Education Network organization Stephanie Massey
Freddy Fierro, junior technology management major
I think personally, if a woman has chosen to get an abortion, a sonogram is not going to change her mind. Molly Pearman, senior food sciences major
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I think it’s a good idea because it shows people what they are going to be doing to their baby. However, most women who are going to have an abortion are going to do it anyway, and it’s a waste of funds.
They shouldn’t have to do that. I’m sure there is enough awareness out there. Most women who are getting an abortion get it in the first three months. I’m pro-choice. It’s their body, they should do what they want.
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May’s 4Runner veered into the other lane, colliding with another vehicle. May’s vehicle collided with the concrete and flipped three and half times before landing upside down in a ditch.
The Battalion Experiencing an educational exploit of a lifetime, senior electronics engineering technology major Jessica Rivas participated in one of the Global Renewable Energy Education Network’s 12-day program in Costa Rica, focusing on sources of renewable energy. “This experience gave me the chance to focus on a topic that I am passionate about in an environment known for their sustainable practices,” Rivas said. About the “In the short 12 days we program were there ◗ 12-day program I gained an in Costa Rica o v e r v i e w ◗ Focuses on about geo- sources of t h e r m a l , renewable energy wind, bio- ◗ Students from mass, hydroacross the nation electric and solar energy. participate The topics covered ranged from engineering and production, economics and financial implications, to design and implementation.” The industry of renewable energy is thriving, creating a need to educate future generations of its significance, she said. Finding sources of renewable energy while educating people on how to better preserve and care for Earth is imperative. “GREEN was built on the three pillars of education, adventure and culture; we invite students nationwide to partake in our educational See Green on page 2
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