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campus news Sports medicine discussion The Sydney and JL Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance will have the first annual sports medicine discussion today at 1 p.m. in Rudder Auditorium. “I think that this is a unique event that will greatly impact our students by helping them understand how exercise, activity and sports actually relates to their health and well-being,” said J. Timothy Lightfoot, endowed professor of kinesiology and director of the Sydney and JL Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance.

A total of eight national speakers such as Ty Warren, a defensive lineman of the New England Patriots, and Rick Linnehan of NASA will be presenting research, communication and application between exercise, practitioners and the public in just 18 minutes. “Exercise is the cheapest, most efficient medicine there is,” Lightfoot said.

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Day with no shoes Tuesday is TOMS National Day Without Shoes and the Texas A&M TOMS club invites students to participate in raising awareness about the many people across the globe who do not have shoes by going barefoot on campus for the day. The campaign states that 40 percent of the world’s population goes shoeless every day while walking is the primary mode of transportation in the third world countries. For more information, visit http://tomshoes. com Staff and wire reports

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Daisy Duke Decathlon FarmHouse Fraternity will have its first Daisy Duke Decathlon beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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Top: Aggie fans celebrate the Aggies’ 58-46 victory over Baylor Tuesday in Dallas. Left: Senior guard Maryann Baker and junior guard Sydney Carter relish the victory that sent the team to its first Final Four in program history.

Above: Senior forward Danielle Adams holds up the Regional Championship trophy. Adams was named an AP first-team All-American.

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Aggie women head to Indianapolis for Final Four Mike Teague

The Battalion Bound for Indianapolis, Ind. and their first Final Four appearance, Texas A&M’s second-seeded women’s basketball team is locked and loaded to make a run at a national championship. The first team standing in their way is the No. 1 Stanford Cardinal who they

will battle at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Although Texas A&M (31-5) will be headed to the Final Four for the first time, Head Coach Gary Blair will be making his second trip. In 1998, Blair led ninthseeded Arkansas to the Final Four — the lowest seeded team to ever advance that far.

“When we go to the Final Four,

what we’re going to have to do is put our cell phones away, quit saying hello and goodbye to all our family,” Blair said. “We’re honored to get to the Final Four, but it will not be worth it if we do not win it.”

Leading the Aggies into the Final Four will be AP first-team AllAmerican Danielle Adams. The

senior center ranks seventh in the nation in scoring with 22.3 points per game and has 15 double-doubles on the year.

“Danielle Adams is an AllAmerican, but she’s also an allAmerican person,” Blair said.

Despite Adams scoring only six See Basketball on page 2

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Students win for leadership, service, spirit

T-shirt sales help with humanitarian relief Mikey Dror

Roland Ruiz

Special to The Battalion Class Councils recognized a distinguished group of students at the Class Stars ceremony Wednesday night at the Association of Former Students building. Now in its second year, Class Stars is a program recognizing five students from each classification for hard work and dedication in academics, athletics, leadership, service and spirit. Earlier in the semester, students were nominated for the awards by peers through the Class Councils website.

Ty Borck, a junior industrial distribution major, said Class Councils uses the applications to decide who deserves the award.

“What’s different about Class Stars is that the award is ultimately awarded by fellow peers that recognize the recipient’s hard work,” said Borck, a representative for Class Councils.

Logan Kendrick, a junior accounting major, received the Class of 2012 Leader-

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Seniors Bradford Barrett and Lindsey Preble receive the 2011 Spirit Award on behalf of Taylor Gillespie, who died in January, from Lt. Gen. Joe Weber, vice president for student affairs. ship Award. Kendrick has been involved in various groups this academic year, including the Memorial Student Center Abbott Family Leadership Conference, Freshman Leadership Advisory Council and Old Army Gentlemen’s Society.

“I am very honored and humbled in See Stars on page 6

Special to The Battalion The plaza outside Koldus was steeped in T-shirts Thursday as the Traditions Council sold shirts donated by campus organizations. Traditions Council will be in the plaza again from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

The call for shirts went out less than a week ago, and Aggie organizations responded tremendously, donating almost 1,000 T-shirts in response to the request. The shirts, remnants of other organizations’ fundraising efforts and activities, offer students a great way to relive favorite events while ensuring their money goes to a good cause.

Each of these shirts was sold for $1 with all funds raised going to the American Red Cross, which is working in Japan to assist those recovering from this

month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami.

Taryn Tipton, executive member of the Traditions Council and organizer of the event, said she is confident that the event will prove effective.

“Last year we had a similar sale for Haiti after the earthquake there, so we knew such events have the potential to be successful,” said Tipton, senior middle school education major. “We raised over $2,000 by selling all our shirts, and we expect to sell out this year’s stock as well.”

The shirts were donated by the Big Event, Class Councils, Brothers Under Christ and several other organizations, all eager to help in Japan’s recovery effort.

“In donating our left over T-shirts, not only were we supporting another SGA organization in Traditions CounSee Service on page 2

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‘Jeans for MSC LEAF Teens’ MSC LEAF presents clothing drive “Growing in Wellness: The

MSC FISH will have its clothing drive benefitting the Twin City Missions until 10 p.m. Saturday at locations across College Station. Aggies can donate used clothes in good condition in boxes marked “Jeans for Teens.”

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More You Know, The More You Grow,” a conference centered around attendees becoming leaders in women’s health. The conference is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday in Wehner.

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Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking will visit Texas A&M University for a Delta Xi Nu’s Unity Dinner rare public lecture from 6 to celebrating unity with 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Rudder cultural dances, musical performances and speakers Auditorium. Tickets range from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday from $15 to $35, feature discounts for students and at the Briarcrest Country are available online through Club in Bryan. the Memorial Student Center Box Office.

Saturday mostly sunny high: 85 low: 66 Sunday breezy high: 85 low: 69 Monday 30% chance of showers high: 85 low: 53 courtesy of NOAA

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Origins of April Fools inspire student pranks

CARPOOL uses fundraisers like clay and trap tournaments and valet work.

In 1957, the BBS news show Panorama displayed video footage of pleasant Swiss farmers pulling spaghetti from trees, thanks to a mild winter and riddance of the dreaded spaghetti weevil on April 1. Countless viewers phoned in with curiosity as they, too, wanted grow their very own spaghetti tree. To this the BBC replied, “place a sprig of spaghetti in a tin of tomato sauce and hope for the best!” As one of the most renowned April Fools pranks of all time, the tradition of shenanigans and tomfoolery traces back to an unlikely source. This ingenious day of tricks and pranks came about around 1582, as Charles IX of France instituted the Gregorian calendar, effectively moving New Year’s Day from April 1 to January 1.

Lacking effective communication, there were many citizens either unaware or unhappy about this change. Those who continued celebrations on April 1 were labeled with the title “Poisson d’Avril” or “April Fish” and secretly had paper

SGA gives $6,000 a year to CARPOOL each year, which is enough money to cover insurance for the members. CARPOOL functions on a budget of approximately $100,000 to $120,000.

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Award-winning poet visits campus Gabrielle Royal

The Battalion Texas A&M University welcomed award-winning writer, poet and performer, Joy Harjo to campus Tuesday.

“Having the opportunity to feel that kind of artistic energy was something very unique for College Station,” said Ruth Morris, community member.

Harjo has published seven books of poetry and three original CDs of performance and music.

“I believe it gave students a better sense of what poets do and how poetry is alive in a way that a printed page cannot be. They were able to hear the rhythm behind the pieces they read for class,” said Chris Carmona, a doctoral student who helped organize the event.

Harjo received several awards for her books of poetry including the William Carlos Williams Award from the Poetry Society of America and the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excel-

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points in A&M’s Elite Eight matchup with Baylor, the Aggies still managed to upset No. 1 Baylor by double-digits.

Junior guard Sydney Carter helped fill the void left by Adams and recorded a seasonhigh 22 points.

Adding to A&M’s success in the backcourt has been senior guard Sydney Colson, who has stepped up as her collegiate career draws toward a close. Colson ranks ninth in the nation in assists, with 6.2 per game.

“I’m proud we were resilient [against Baylor] and all year,” Colson said. “I’m just excited we’re going to the Final Four now. It’s huge for

lence in the Arts. Her pieces are studied in classrooms across A&M’s campus.

“When I teach her poetry, the students always respond strongly to her work. They connect with it better than some of the other poets and writers I teach,” Carmona said.

Faculty said the reason they chose Joy Harjo was because she is one of the leading poets working today as well as a leading Native American poet and musician.

“Art is a lifelong process, it is a process of becoming. Few people ever make a career of it,” Harjo said.

Students said Harjo gave them inspiration. Audience members said they were able to experience, appreciate and connect with poetry in a different way after hearing her speak.

“Keep in mind that we always need stories. Humans are essentially story gatherers; we need the mystery and song carried in poetry. These arts are how we know ourselves to be human beings. If this our program.”

Stanford (33-2) features a talented starting lineup with three players being named to AP All-American teams. The Cardinal lost to Connecticut in last season’s national championship game but knocked off the Huskies in late December.

Stanford is the only team to beat UConn since 2008.

Cardinal Head Coach Tara VanDerveer is already a member of the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame having led Stanford to nine Final Fours and four title games in 25 seasons at the helm.

“I know we’re playing a great Stanford team,” Blair said. “[VanDerveer] has won two national championships.

We honor what she’s done, but I hope she will honor what

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is what you are called to do, then you will do it, whether it is a career or not,” Harjo said.

The poet is a member of the Mvskoke (Creek) Nation and was born in Tulsa, Okla.

A couple of her books of poetry include: The Woman Who Fell From the Sky , How We Became Human and She Had Some Horses.

“I write out of several traditions. I write out of an oral tradition, a tradition in which music, poetry or song, and dance are still hanging out together,” Harjo said. “I also write out of a tradition where the words have been separated and put into books.”

People who attended the performance said it was a positive experience filled with stories and music.

“I find a way to weave it all together. I wish to communicate compassion, to inspire and to stun people. We learn about ourselves through others, through history, the arts, through stories and songs.

Each of us is many layers of stories and songs,” Harjo said. we’re doing this year because it’s all about this year, not all about the other accomplishments.

Four players average double-figures in scoring for the Cardinal led by junior forward Nnemkadi Ogwumike with 17 points per game. Ogwumike’s sister and freshman forward Chiney leads Stanford in rebounds with 8.1 boards per game. Both of the Ogwumike sisters are Texas-natives and played their high school ball at Cypress-Fair.

Heading the Stanford attack is senior guard Jeanette Pohlen. The AP first-team AllAmerican and future WNBA first-round pick averages 14.6 points per game and set a Cardinal single-season record with 93 3-pointers this season.

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Students play Dance Dance Revolution Thursday in front of the MSC Bookstore as part of The Konami U Tour. The tour will be on campus providing games from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today.

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cil, but the intentions behind Traditions Council’s efforts are right up our alley as far as service is concerned,” said Ryan Byrne, a senior psychology major and the director of this year’s The Big Event. “I couldn’t think of a better way to utilize the left over T-shirts from The Big Event 2010.”

Boang Liu, a freshman biomedical engineering major who heard about this event through Facebook, was instantly drawn to the

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Kelsey Barrera, a freshman international studies major, discovered this practice in her French class and hopes to prank unsuspecting Aggies throughout the day. “It’s an unexpected prank for Americans, but it’s a great French tradition to reintroduce,” Barrera said. This tradition of mischief spread to the rest of Europe by the late 18th century, with each country exerting their own cultural flare to the tricks of the day. The “Kick Me” sign first appeared in the Scottish “April Gowk.” In Portugal, it is a common practice for friends to cover one another in baking flour. “One year, I decided I to ‘borrow’ a few lawn ornaments from my fellow neighbors,” said Mason Kushnir, a freshman political science major. “They magically found their way to a yard of one of my unsuspecting friends.”

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“The suffering that the Japanese nation and its people are going through is simply beyond our understanding, and I believe in helping them to the best of my abilities — even if it’s only with a dollar,” Liu said.

The earthquake on March 11 off the coast of Japan killed more than 10,000 people and displaced tens of thousands of others, and the Red Cross was one of the first organizations to respond to the disaster. The American Red Cross is also helping fund the medical teams now making their way through

Japan, and the financial assistance the T-shirt fundraiser promises to provide should make its job that much more effective. Closer to home, students are excited about the fundraiser.

“As a college student, money is always tight. I love that the T-shirts are so very cheap, but also that the money goes to a great cause,” said Keele Venable, a junior mechanical engineering major.

“It also helps that quite a few of the organizations on campus have such cool shirts; I’m bound to find a fun one in the mix. Good shirts, good money, good times.”

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The Muslim Students’ Association will have a screening of New Muslim Cool, a documentary on Puerto RicanAmerican rapper Hamza Perez’s spiritual journey, at 8 p.m. Monday in Koldus, room 111.

Adult Swim will have a free “Ragbag of Jollification” from 6 to 11 p.m. in the Dixie Chicken parking lot, featuring games such as Convict Escape, Flunko and Baloonicorn Blowout. The band Best Coast will also perform.

Visitors must be 18 or older to attend.

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Aggie Relay for Life

Aggie Relay for Life will have its sixth annual relay to benefit the American Cancer Society, beginning at 7 p.m. today and going to 7 a.m. tomorrow at Penberthy Fields.

Several student groups, including the Aggie Wranglers, Apotheosis and Percussion Studio, will perform.

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StageCenter Theatre in Downtown Bryan will present Mauritius, a play about two estranged half-sisters who discover a book of rare stamps after their mother’s death and the drama that ensues.

Performances start 7:30 p.m. today.

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Serious fun for a serious cause Fraternity to have decathlon for charity

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The Battalion Sometimes the madness of college life can make an Aggie yearn for the simpler days of yesteryear, when the greatest stress was limited to the perimeter of the playground and its exhilarating, highly imagined adventures. With the Daisy Duke Decathlon, organized by Texas A&M’s FarmHouse Fraternity chapter, students can treat themselves to a nostalgic afternoon of whimsical fun and games, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Central Pavilion off of Krenek Tap Road.

“We were thinking of events and ideas and we kind of wanted to something like GAS — games and sports on Nickelodeon. We decided that would be a pretty fun thing to do to raise money,” said Keegan Colbert, philanthropy co-chairman for FarmHouse and a sophomore aerospace engineering major.

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“One of the guys came up with the Daisy Duke Decathlon because he liked the alliteration, so we went with a Dukes of Hazzard theme. It just kind of rolls off the tongue.”

If Dixie pride and rural Georgia shenanigans aren’t really your go-to weekend entertainment, be aware that Saturday’s 10 events run the gamut of outdoor recreation. Teams of three to five participants compete in such fanciful games ranging from the unconventional “grease watermelon relay,” which involves the tricky task of toting large slippery fruit, to a field day classic, the potato sack relay. With a fundraiser inspired by every ’90s kid’s favorite television channel, it’s unsurprising the decathlon incorporates much of the silly, carefree fun of playground diversions. “[The events] all have their own special thing that makes them fun,” said Travis Haschke, philanthropy co-chairman and a junior industrial distribution major. “I’m excited about the inflatable obstacle course because there’s going to be a lot of running around and jumping about, which should be a lot of fun.”

The event’s $15 registration fee includes participation in the games, a T-shirt and meal provided by Taco Cabana. The top three teams will receive a trophy, with the grand prize winner receiving a gift bag from Aggieland Outfitters filled with more than $50 in merchandise and gift cards. An additional trophy will be awarded to the most spirited team.

“I think friendly competition is always good. It’s just a bunch

in this case — is that it is very difficult to ensure that every song properly fits into the predefined concept.

That’s not to say Owen Temple’s release is not without merit. While the lyrics might not be stellar, most of the songs are constructed in a means complementary to the general concept of the album. Slide guitars, finger-picked acoustic or his sixth studio guitars and accordions paint a effort, Austin-based convincing image of the quintessential American landscape. songwriter Owen Moving from upbeat on the Temple spins a collecopening title track “Mountain Home” to soft and hopeful on tion of short stories the closer “One Day Closer to spanning the iconic Rain,” Temple is able to draw the listener through a variety images of Americana. of emotions and movements in his album.

As is common in the genre, From ballads of folk heing. Lyrics tended to be Temple attempts to use short roes to tales of boom towns rather cheesy and felt rushed. narratives in each song to of eras passed, Mountain Songs such as “Old Sam” build up to an overall theme.

Home features a wide variety and “Small Town” feel as if Impressively, Temple draws of sounds from all over the they were conceived with a heavily upon true stories as folk and country genre. certain story to be told, but in inspiration for his tales. SpanHowever, despite the diverexecution ran out of content ning centuries of mostly Texas sity of instruments and styles, about a verse and a half into history, Temple tells of strange Mountain Home fails to leave it. A common problem in happenings in a small town a lasting impression. writing an album trying to fit in the hill country, details Hampering the album most a certain consistent pattern the exploits of 16th century — short stories of Americana explorer Cabeza de Vaca and noticeably is the songwrit-

of Aggies getting together, enjoying food and hanging out,” Haschke said.

Those who would rather cheer on friends from the sidelines are welcome to attend and can get lunch and the shirt for $10. Every dollar counts — although the day’s eclectic events include everything from water balloon target practice to a sumo suit relay, behind the zany façade remains a serious purpose.

The decathlon raises money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s research efforts.

“Up until 2009, [FarmHouse Fraternity] did not have an internationally adopted philanthropy, so every chapter picked their own. In 2008, Purdue brought it before conclave to adopt the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society because one of their See Decathlon on page 6

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pays tribute to some of country music’s original great songwriters.

Mountain Home features collaborations with other Texas musicians, including Adam Carroll and Band of Heathens guitarist Gordy Quist.

Infusing fresh sources of inspiration helps to add some new directions for the album to explore, providing a noticeable break from the rest of the tracks.

The album also sports an impressive bill of contributing musicians. Baritone guitar, harmonica, organ, cello and banjo are a few highlights among 17 total instruments featured in Mountain Home. These help to bring a different and unique sound to the songs.

That said, the use of many instruments and well-constructed songs does not entirely

compensate for the inability of the album to draw the listener in. No powerful emotional connection is formed between the listener and the musician. If more focus had been applied to bringing everything together into engaging and powerful songs that feel authentic, the album would be much easier remembered.

Owen Temple’s release will be enjoyed by fans of his prior work and enthusiasts of the general Texas singer-songwriter genre but might not be as accessible to a broader fan base.

The album comes out April 26.

Ryan Haughey is a sophomore aerospace engineering major.

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baseball | The Aggies travel to Manhattan for a weekend series against Kansas State today.

softball | A&M takes on Iowa State at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Aggie Softball Complex.

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National semiďŹ nals Texas A&M vs. Stanford 6 p.m. Sunday, Indianapolis, Ind. (ESPN)

Four teams, one dream Texas A&M Aggies

Notre Dame Fighting Irish After a full season and four do-or-die games, four squads travel to Indy for one shot at glory.

By Mike Teague | The Battalion

Making the school’s ďŹ rst ever appearance in a Final Four, A&M goes to Indianapolis as the underdog despite advancing past arguably the best team in the country in No. 1 Baylor. Head Coach Gary Blair will be in his second Final Four after taking Arkansas there in 1998.

After losing to the Bears three times this season, the Aggies upset Baylor in the Elite Eight to win the Dallas regional. AP ďŹ rst-team All-American Danielle Adams headlines A&M’s offensive attack but it will be the Aggies’ defense that will be the key to them reaching the national championship. One of the most dominant teams in the ďŹ rst three rounds of the NCAA tournament, A&M cruised to victories over No. 15 McNeese State, No. 7 Rutgers and No. 6 Georgia.

Stanford Cardinal With their campus less than a three-hour drive from Indianapolis, Notre Dame makes their third Final Four appearance with the home-court advantage. Notre Dame Head Coach Ann McGraw led the Irish to the program’s only national championship in 2001. The Fighting Irish ďŹ nished the regular season second in the Big East standings behind UConn and fell 73-64 to the Huskies in the conference tournament championship. Combining for 29.3 points per game, the guard combination of junior Natalie Novosel and sophomore Skylar Diggins leads the Irish attack. Advancing through the Elite Eight, Notre Dame won the Dayton regional with a 73-59 upset of No. 1 Tennessee. The Irish picked up wins over No. 15 Utah, No. 10 Temple and No. 6 Oklahoma in their ďŹ rst three NCAA tournament matchups.

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The Huskies enter their 12th Final Four as the elite program in women’s college basketball. Connecticut has tallied seven national championships in 16 seasons behind Head Coach Geno Auriemma. Auriemma is a member of both the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. This season Huskies saw their record 90-game win streak snapped in their only defeat at Stanford. Senior forward Maya Moore, an AP ďŹ rst-team All-American, is in the conversation as being the best player in the history of women’s college basketball. UConn won both Big East championships and blew out second-seeded Duke in the Elite Eight to win the Philadelphia regional. In their ďŹ rst three games of the NCAA tournament, the Huskies beat No. 16 Hartford, No. 9 Purdue and snuck past No. 5 Georgetown.

One of the most storied programs in the history of women’s basketball, the Cardinal are making their 10th appearance in the Final Four. The Cardinal have appeared in three of the last four national championship games including last season when they fell to Connecticut. Stanford is led by Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer who has taken the Cardinal to 24 consecutive NCAA tournaments and boasts two national championships. Regular season and conference tournament champions of the Pac-10, the Cardinal won the Spokane region after beating No. 11-seeded Gonzaga 83-60 in the Elite Eight. Stanford also claimed wins over No. 16 UC-Davis, No.9 St. John’s and No. 5 North Carolina in their ďŹ rst three games of the NCAA tournament.

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$295 1-room in shared, furnished apartment. All bills paid.

Short-term leases ok. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $375 Available now and prelease.

1/1, 2/1. Free Wi-Fi, on Northgate, on shuttle. Short-term leases ok.

Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660.

1bd/1ba Spacious floorplan w/cathedral ceilings. Brand new luxury apartment condos. Fullsize stainless steel appliances, balconies, W/D, designer ammenitites, granite/wood/tile, bus stop. Only 36units on Holleman at Wolf Pen. www.broadstoneranchatwolfpen.com 979-776-6079.

2,3,4 and 5/bdrm. CS duplexes.

Very nice, garage on shuttle, tile, fireplace, w/d, fenced, lawn service, pets o.k. Available August.

Details and photos available online. http://arduplexes.com info@arduplexes.com 979-255-0424, 979-255-1585.

2-3/bedroom apartments. Some with w/d, some near campus. $175-$600/mo. 979-219-3217.

2bd/1ba duplex in Wellborn area.

Best suited for individual or couple. Rural setting, pets ok.

979-690-6161.

2/1 Houses, BIKE or WALK to TAMU. Hardwood floors, large yards. Pet friendly. $700/mo. Call 979-696-1444 Broker. Visit www.stalworthonline.com

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2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq.ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile.

W/D. Bus route. $550/mo. +$300 deposit. 210-391-4106.

COLLEGE STATION: 2 BR HOUSES W/CARPORTS, WALK-IN CLOSETS, FENCED YARDS, W/D CONN, ALL APPL, MINS FROM TAMU & BLINN! $815/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com

COLLEGE STATION: MANY 3 & 4 BR HOMES TO CHOOSE FROM, SOME W/ GARAGE OR CARPORT, WOLF PEN AREA, NEAR TAMU SHUTTLE, PET FRIENDLY, W/D CONN, FENCED YARDS! $775-$1200/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com

2bd/2ba 4-plex. Spacious floorplan, W/D connections, close to campus. $550/mo. www.aggielandleasing.com 979-776-6079.

2bd/2ba apartment. Available 8/11. Approx. 900sqft. W/D included, $575/mo. Call 210-387-5030.

2bd/2ba unique floorplans w/balcony views of Kyle Field. Brand new luxury apartment condos.

Fullsize stainless steel appliances, W/D, designer ammenities granite/wood/tile, bus stop. Only 36units on Holleman at Wolf Pen. www.broadstoneranchatwolfpen.com 979-776-6079.

3/2 duplex. 5-minutes from campus, fenced yard, bus route, fairly new. Call 214-505-6534, 469-233-4653.

3/2 Duplexes. Prelease May and August. Very nice. 5mins to campus. W/D. Lawn care, security system. $925-950/mo. 979-691-0304, 979-571-6020.

3/2 home on Sterling St. CS, near Tamu, HEB & Target. Available now, one car garage, fenced backyard, small pets considered, great kitchen, outstanding condition, $1200/mo, Bernie (979)777-3699.

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, office@luxormanagement.com 3/2/2 large home. Near TAMU, available June1, central air/heat.

979-255-2423.

3/3 Duplexes BRAND NEW! Near TAMU, very spacious, appliances and lawn-care included, pets ok, pre-leasing available, $1200/mo. aggieacres.org 979-693-6699, or e-mail maryhill@theaggielandcompany.c om 3bd/1.5ba for lease. $850/mo., close to campus, newly remodeled, fenced backyard, W/D. 979-774-9181, 979-219-8098.

3bd/2ba condo, on shuttle route, on resturant row, $1350/mo, 281-208-0669 3bd/2ba duplex. Available Summer. Close to campus. W/D. $900/mo. 832-265-2460, jennifer.treibs@gmail.com

BRYAN: AMAZING 3/2 HOUSE W/SUN ROOM, ALL APPL, CARPORT, ALL APPL, CENTRAL A/H, WOOD FLOORING, F/P, 9FT CEILINGS, BIG BACK YARD! 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com

BRYAN: 2/1 DUPLEXES W/FENCED COMMON AREAS OR PRIVATE YARDS, CENTRAL A/H, W/D CONN, CENTRALLY LOCATED BETWEEN TAMU & DOWNTOWN BRYAN! $535-$555/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com

3bd/3ba duplex, prelease August, fenced yards, appliances included. call 979-571-3036.

3bd/3ba duplexes. Great floorplans, fenced yards, W/D, tile floors, icemakers, alarm systems.

979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 3bd/3ba home, available now, Central air/heat, $1000/mo, 10 minutes from Vet School, horse stall availble, 229-2408.

BRYAN: UNIQUE 3/2 HOUSE IN BRYAN’S EASTSIDE HISTORICAL DISTRICT, CARPORT, WOOD FLOORS, GREAT FLOOR PLAN, PET FRIENDLY, W/D CONN, SPACIOUS ROOMS! 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com

BRYAN: 2/1 UPSTAIRS & DOWNSTAIRS 4-PLEXS, SOME HAVE FENCED YARDS, PATIOS OR BALCONY, PETS WELCOME, CABLE & INTERNET PAID, W/D CONN, ALL APPL! $555-$625/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com

4-5bd/2ba house. Walk to campus! 504 Kyle Street. Available July or August. $1650/mo. W/D, lawncare, pest control provided.

979-492-1983.

4/2 Den +gameroom. Very close to A&M. 1210 Westover. $1650/mo., 979-492-1983 or 979-822-2775.

puzzle answers can be found online at www.thebatt.com BRYAN: 4/2 STUDIOS, ASF 1600, PET FRIENDLY, ALL APPL, F/P, BALCONY, SOME HAVE FENCED YARDS, 2 LIVING AREAS, QUIET NEIGHBORHOOD! $1150-$1200/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com

COLLEGE STATION: GREAT 3/2 HOME, GARAGE, IDEAL LOCATION, HUGE BACK YARD, DECK, F/P, ASF 1425, CENTRAL A/H, W/D CONN, ALL APPL, LOTS OF STORAGE! 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com

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COLLEGE STATION: 2/1 UP & DOWNSTAIRS 4-PLEXES, WALKING/ BIKING DISTANCE FROM TAMU, SPACIOUS UNITS, ALL APPL, CENTRAL A/H, W/D CONN! $475-$495/mo 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com

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4/2 House, August rental, Lincoln/Churchhill, $1300/mo.

281-467-1427.

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. office@luxormanagement.com 4/4 Bed/Bath condo prelease for August 25, $1600/month for 12 month lease, all bills paid. Leave message at 281-996-5179. www.collegestationrent.com/tx/c ollege-station/227678-universityplace-condos 4/4 Home off Southwest Parkway.

High ceilings, huge closets, large front porch, tile floors, all appliances, many extras. $500/ea., Pre-leasing for August, 979-229-6326. See photos and info at www.TexAgRentals.com 4bd/2.5ba Spanish style duplex w/garage + off street parking. Security system. All appliances including w/d. $1500/mo. No pets.

979-297-3720 or 979-292-6168.

4bd/2ba house available for Summer/Fall. 2miles South of campus, pet friendly. $1600/mo. Contact 972-921-9826.

4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards.

979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 4bd/2ba, one with Jacuzzi tub, pre-leasing for August, very large bedrooms and living areas, large backyard with two car garage, plenty of off street parking, 1601 woodland, Bryan $1700/mo call Karla 512-327-1859 or 512-796-0636 4bd/4ba condo for rent. $400 per person. Call Greg 713-548-6248.

4bd/4ba Gateway Villa. Granite, pool, W/D included. $1795/mo. gwbcs.com 4bd/4ba house, 3526 Wild Plum, refrigerator, W/D, huge backyard! $1,650/mo. 361-290-0430.

4bdrm/2ba house. Available 8/2.

2-car garage, hot-tub. $1600/mo.

Bike to campus. 979-229-7660.

Pre-leasing for August!

4bdrm/3bth house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards, refrigerator, icemaker, lawn-care.

979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com 4bed/4bath Waterwood Townhomes, 1001 Krenek Tap Road across from Central Park. Gated community, bus route, appliances, W/D included. Available Fall 2011.

Contact 281-793-0102 or Jimbo77@AggieNetwork.com

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4Br/4.5Bth house available in August, Southern Trace Subdivision, $1,700/mo. Pets ok.

979-314-4505.

Bike to campus. 2/1 duplex, w/d connection, fenced backyard, pets allowed. E-Walk shuttle.

Available May. $625/mo.

979-218-2995.

Close Health Science Center. 4/2 fenced, fireplace, w/d connections, 2622 westwood main. $1450/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984.

Close To Campus! 4/2 &5/2 houses, preleasing for August, great floorplans, updated, no pets 731-8257, www.BrazosValleyRentals.com CS, 2/2, Fox Run on Luther Street, over looks pool, minutes from TAMU, $950/mo, 979-696-1787.

Great 4bd/2ba house in popular area. 400 Pronghorn Loop. W/D, refrigerator, large fenced backyard, 2-car garage. Available August. $1700/mo. Call Joey at 979-218-4091.

Great Location! Large 4 and 5 bdrm houses, 3 bdrm duplexes, updated, great floorplans, no pets. 731-8257, www.BrazosValleyRentals.com Huge 3 or 4 bedroom/2ba. House!

Walking distance to A&M, W/D, fenced yard, 3904 Oaklawn $1450 979-693-5885.

Individual Lease. Campus Village. $545/mo. Includes utilities. $1000 cash given if lease is taken!

713-392-1525.

Like New Luxury Townhome.

4bd/4ba. $520/month. All Bills Paid. On Bus Route, Near Campus, Gated. Purchase $175,000 936-448-6323.

New Condos! 4/4, W/D in unit, private bathrooms. Summer rent $240. From Fall-Spring, minimum 12mos. $325/mo and $295/mo.

979-574-0040, 281-639-8847. University Place at Southwest Parkway.

Newly remodeled 4/2 house.

Walking distance to campus, tile & wood floors, great location, nice big deck & yard.

979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Northgate area, 3/2, 2/2 and new new 2/2 available for summer and fall. W/D connections, walk to campus, big livingrooms and bedrooms. Call 979-255-5648.

Oak Creek Condos, high-speed internet and basic cable.

2bdrm/1.5ba. $515/mo. Water, sewer, trash paid. Fireplace, icemaker, pool, hot-tub.

979-822-1616.

One bedroom for rent in 3bedroom house. M/F, 1mi to campus.

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Pre-leasing 4bdrm Houses, updated, fenced pets, ok. Starting at $1395/mo. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984.

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4bdrm/2bth houses. Great Location. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, w/d, fenced yards, refridgerator, icemaker,lawncare.

979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Pre-leasing for August. 3 bedroom houses. Updated, fenced, pets ok, on shuttle route. AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984.

Pre-leasing for May or August!

4/2/2 Fenced, totally remodeled, granite, 1312 Timm, $1895/mo, biking distance to campus. AggieLandRentals.com, 979-776-8984.

Prelease fo May. 5/2, fenced, ca/ch, 2-story. $1250/mo. Close to campus. 813 Enfield.

979-846-7679. garywolff@geodatapub.com Prelease for May or August, 2/1 fourplex. W/D connections, water paid. 609 Turner. $465/m.

979-693-1448.

Prelease for May or August. Large 2/2 with fenced yard, W/D connections, large closets, great location. University Oaks. $775/m.

979-693-1448.

Prelease for May or August: 2/1 duplex, fenced back yard, w/d conn. 3 locations to choose from $600.00, 693-1448.

Pre-leasing 3/1.5/2carport, Updated, Fenced, biking distance to campus, on shuttle, pets ok. $750/mo AggieLandRentals.com 979-776-8984.

Remolded 3bd/1-3/4ba house!

Bike to A&M, W/D, fenced yard, near Thomas Park 300 Gilchrist $1225 979-693-5885.

Ridgewood Village efficiency with loft. Uniquely designed floor plan. No pets, $395/mo, $350 deposit. 1211-1213 Holik.

979-696-2998. Some short term leases available. $455/mo.

Ridgewood Village, large very quiet tree-shaded 1bdrm/1bth studio, no pets. $445/mo, $350 deposit, 1201-1209 Holik.

979-696-2998. Some short term leases available $495/mo.

River Oaks townhome. 2 rooms available for female students. Furnished, great location and newer unit. $500/mo., plus utilities. Call 830-456-1661, 830-456-6958 or email a_mazur08@hotmail.com Spacious duplex, 3/2, washer & dryer, great location, $895/mo, 979-693-0551.

FOR SALE Spurs for Senior boots! Real U.S. Calvary spurs (circa 1898-1938) $100/pair 979-775-9844.

HELP WANTED Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience.

512-684-8296. photoguy@io.com Bingo worker: great job opportunity. Above average pay with commissions &tips. Flexible hours.

Hospitalization benefits available.

Must have acceptable credit &clean background check. Apply in person at the Bingo Barn, 1018 S. TX Ave, Bryan, TX. Building Maintenance. Part-Time position with flexible schedule.

Duties include painting, carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical, general maintenance, including: 1.checking light fixtures 2.changing locks 3.inspecting for obvious problems and needed repairs. Respond to tenant request via online system. Some knowledge of HVAC maintenance. Basic computer knowledge. Construction science major preferred. Please submit resume to trockett@caldwellcos.com Burger King is now hiring cashiers, food handlers, and shift managers, EOE. Call 979-574-1799 to apply.

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Camp For All is looking for creative and energetic staff who are interested in working with children and adults w/challenging illnesses and special needs. These paid positions will be trained to lead activities for our campers in the summer. Please contact Jessicah jholloway@campforall.org or visit our website at www.campforall.org/joinourteam City of College Station, LIFEGUARDS NEEDED, $8.70/hr, apply online @ http://csjobs.cstx.gov or call 979-764-3540, EOE. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment.

Executive office looking for part-time receptionist. Decorum necessary. Please send cover letter, resume, availability, and references to oxfordct@gmail.com F/T Maintenance Position, must have reliable truck and clean driving record with proof of insurance for maintenance calls, must have own hand tools, apply in person at 1507 South College Ave, Bryan 979-775-2291.

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Wanted: Energetic people for Kids Klub After-School Program.

Employment begins Fall Semester08/15/11. Applications accepted at 1812 Welsh, Mon.-Fri., 8-4pm.

Kids Klub, 979-764-3831. www.cstx.gov/kidsklub Wanted: Horticulturist for a new Arboretum that is being built in the Plantersville area- 45miles Northwest of Houston, TX. Must be a non-smoker, speak fluent English and computer literate.

Good pay and benefits for the right person. Please e-mail your resume, references and salary requirements to gcoulam@embarqmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS Summer storage special! First month free. Four months required. Sign up early in April with a deposit to hold.

Southwest Stor Mor. 979-696-0204.

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Hallmark Cleaners hiring delivery driver. Apply in person 3611 S.College Ave.

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

Household cleaning, ironing, organizing help needed. Min 6-8hrs/wk $10/hr between 8-5 weekdays. Heavy detailed cleaning-inside and out, year-round commitment necessary, begin work ASAP. Fax bio/work/reference info to 979-690-8075.

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

HS Band Instructor/coordinator To supervise, teach marching/concert percussion section. Contact Zane Taylor, Bryan HS Band, for details. ztaylor@bryanisd.org J. Cody’s hiring at all positions, apply within, 3610 S. College. No experience necessary just common sense!

PETS Akc registered Tea Cup Yorkies $800. Apri registered Imperial ShihTzus $600. 979-324-2866. linda_d_54@yahoo.com

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Job fair Wednesday April 6th, 1-5pm, College Station Hilton, visit with 35+ employers, more info: www.bcschamber.org

B/CS. Sell/Buy/Invest! Re/Max, Michael McGrann. TAMU ‘93 Engineering. 979-739-2035, 979-693-1851. aggierealtor.com

Leasing Consultant needed, individual needs to be energetic, customer oriented, have a professional appearance and able to work rotating weekends, base pay plus commission, FT&PT available, apply in person at 3645 Wellborn Road, Reveille Ranch.

BRYAN: 3/2, 1175sqft. Only 6 years old. Convenient to TAMU and Blinn. Appliances included. $115,000. (979)255-9181.

Little Guys Movers now hiring FT/PT employees. Must be at least 21 w/valid D.L. Apply in person at 3209 Earl Rudder Freeway.

Now hiring bike or car delivery.

Burger Boy Northgate. 311 Church.

Part-time summer help. Apply in person. Conlee-Garrett Moving and Storage. 600 South Bryan Ave, Bryan.

Part-time warehouse help needed. Flexible hours. Business hours are M-F 7:30-5. Apply at Valley Supply 3320 S. College Ave. Bryan, TX. 979-779-7042.

PT help needed. Local hunting club needs PT guides. Freshman and Sophomore only. Average 1-2 weekends/month in offseason; 2-3 in Fall and Winter. Limited hunting privileges. Applications at www.yardbirdhunting.com 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, 979-255-3655.

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ROOMMATES 6mos. lease beginning 6/1/11.

1-male to share nice 4bdrm. in C.S. Partially furnished, w/d. $430/mo. +1/4utilities.

817-559-2942.

Male roommates wanted, 4bd/2.5bth house built 2006.

1-mile from campus, W/D, furnished, spacious backyard $350/mo +utilities. Call/text Jonathan, 325-212-2824.

Need 3rd renter. 3/2 house.

Bryan, near campus. $325/mo. +utilities. Call Jerome 979-324-5170. A must see!

Roommates needed. 4bd/4bth $350/mo, washer/dryer, phone & internet, University Place on Southwest Parkway.

281-844-2090.

SERVICES A&M Alterations, professional clothes alterations, specialize in tuxedos and gowns, 30-years experience, guaranteed lowest prices, 3601 East 29th, #12, in Bryan, 979-260-2400.

M&R lawn services, professional, great for estimate, “We’ll beat anyone’s price” 713-884-0710. texaslovestickets.com The ticket solution for any size event. Contact us at sales@texaslovestickets.com for more info.

TUTORS 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, 979-255-3655.

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over extreme tasks in competition

Tim Bardin

The Battalion On a weekend in early November this past fall, the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Ranger Challenge team competed in a Senior Military College Ranger Challenge Competition in Fort Knox, Ky. They completed their mission, bringing home second place. Tuesday night, the team was honored with a dinner and presented with a trophy in the Sanders Corps Center. Fourteen teams participated in the event.

The Ranger Challenge was a test of the mental, physical and emotional fortitude. In the course of one day, the cadets covered 18 miles, completing such tasks as crossing a creek on a rope cable they set up themselves, caring for an injured comrade in a simulated battlefield and firearm marksmanship.

“You have to be physi-

cally and mentally focused … at all times. [Especially] during the international competition, which is like the Ranger Challenge on steroids,” said Matthew Harris, a junior agricultural leadership and development major and team member.

The international competition is at West Point and teams from Canada and other nations come to compete. An invitation to the competition is extended to teams that win their challenge.

A Ranger Challenge team is comprised of a minimum of nine members, with one or more female cadet. Drawn from the ranks of the Corps’ Army ROTC, cadets participated in physical training, PT, five days a week. Training for the various tasks of the competition was often interspersed between PT sessions.

“As was mentioned by Col. Gibler [at the dinner], these participants are students that

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not only had to deal with their studies and Corps activities, but sacrificed numerous hours of personal time in order to prepare for this event,” said Ernest McGinnis, volunteer coordinator of the event.

Team member Gavin Moore, a sophomore general studies major, learned some valuable lessons.

“I learned how far I could push myself, not only individually but [also] in the context of a team, how we could perpetuate ourselves and motivate each other. I learned the value of a team,” Moore said.

In addition to the presentation of the trophy, the evening included a slideshow presentation of the team completing parts of the competition and remarks by Col. Michael Gibler, class of 1985 and professor of military science. Gibler praised the team’s accomplishment and thanked the members for their effort and dedication to

here and see it being appreciated through this award,” Bunt said. “By winning this award, it Continued from page 1 helps me continue to grow and do much more for Texas A&M receiving this prestigious in the future.” award,” Kendrick said. “It’s Looking to the future, a real honor to be considered Borck said he hopes Class Stars to be a top-tier leader in my will be a prestigious award at class.”

Another recipient was Bran- Texas A&M. “There is no shortage of don Bunt, a freshman business administration major. Bunt re- outstanding individuals at ceived the Class of 2014 Lead- Texas A&M and so we hope to see more and more nominaership Award. During Bunt’s tions every year,” Borck said. first year at the University he was involved with Class Coun- “We would like to honor the cils as a general council member [Class Stars] recipients for their talents and gifts and thank them and the director of this year’s for their dedication to Texas Fish Fest.

“I am excited to see what I’ve A&M.” accomplished in my first year

“raising the bar.” The team also presented Capt. Eric Weeks, team liaison, with a sheath knife in thanks for his efforts on their behalf.

Jonathan Duran, a senior engineering technology major and one of the two members of the Cadet Command Team, brought the night to a close by thanking his fellow cadets for the opportunity to lead them. He attributed his success and the lessons he learned through the experience to them.

“My passion is to motivate and inspire others to motivate and inspire themselves,” Duran said. “It was a great honor [and] … a remarkable opportunity to lead this group of cadets. I learned the importance of getting to know each individual personally, because you can’t adequately lead unless you know the group as a whole.”

Class Stars ◗ Class of 2011 Academics- Mohammad Chaudhry Athletics- Ryan Tannehill Leadership- Omar ElHalwagi Service- Pranamya Suri Spirit- Taylor Gillespie

◗ Class of 2013 Academics- Austin Baty Athletics- Khris Middleton Leadership- Drew Barber Service- Stephen Nguyen Spirit- Drew Nelson

◗ Class of 2012 Academics- Aaron Burkhard Athletics- Sasha Matthias Leadership- Logan Kendrick Service- Austin Pooley Spirit- Christopher Robertson

◗ Class of 2014 Academics- Kendall King Athletics- Hayden Pritchard Leadership- Brandon Bunt Service- Arielle Avila Spirit- Adrianna Jennings

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brothers had lymphoma and went into remission. He actually passed away a year and a half ago, so that’s what made it the philanthropy internationally,” said Michael Yeater, president of Texas A&M chapter of FarmHouse and a senior poultry science major.

In the spring of 2010, the cause resonated exceptionally with the A&M chapter, as one of FarmHouse’s Aggie brothers was diagnosed with lymphoma.

In an act of solidarity, the fraternity members publicly shaved their heads in front of Sbisa Dining Hall at an event called “Baldacious,” which aimed to raise money and awareness for the medical condition.

“Leukemia and lymphoma are very tragic diseases,” Haschke said. “I think that the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is a very good group to give proceeds toward because they are a great organization in everything they stand for.”

Yeater said the “Baldacious” event raised more than $2,000, but he hoped that this weekend’s decathlon will create a greater legacy.

“I think with ‘Baldacious,’ we can’t replicate the passion that went into that because it hit so close to home,” he said.

In the past, FarmHouse Fraternity organized a Jeopardyesque trivia show to raise money for its philanthropy, but it eventually came to a halt, Colbert said.

“It was a lot of work and we weren’t really getting a lot of people at A&M,” Yeater said.

“And we weren’t sending a lot of money to our philanthropy, which is the whole point of philanthropy events.”

The organization remains hopeful that the decathlon will be a hit because of the wide variety of events it has to offer — although the trivia challenge still earned a spot on the schedule, a humble nod to the fraternity’s earlier projects.

“I think the first few years we’ll have to make some changes because we’ll see some things that maybe weren’t the best,” Yeater said. “But it’s something that I think we can continue to move forward with.”

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