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Aggie entrepreneurs benefit from networking Joanna Raines The Battalion The Aggie Network is a hot topic around campus. Some question its existence, while others brag of the opportunities they have gained from alumni. John Schneider, class of 1994, is living proof that the Aggie Network is very much alive and is here in College Station. Schneider started out as an average college student. He began working at Papa John’s to earn money to pay for college, and was upgraded to manager after working for just six weeks. “I told him, the day you graduate, I will pay you more than you could ever imagine and promote you to be an area supervisor,” Keith Sullens, now Sch-
neider’s partner, said. Schneider went on to supervise five more restaurants, and eventually became president of Papa John’s in California. Now he’s opening a new restaurant in College Station. At Texas A&M, students everyday are preparing to follow in Schneider’s footsteps and brave the entrepreneurship world. Founded in 1999, the Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship provides aid to students who are passionate about owning their own business. “Entrepreneurship is hard work, you have to love what you’re doing,” said Richard Lester, clinical professor and executive director of the Center for New Ventures and Entrepreneurship. Those willing to endure the harsh industry have a chance for great
Animal science professor honored Jeff Savell, regents professor in the animal science department at Texas A&M, has been chosen for induction to the Meat Industry Hall of Fame. Nominees were members of academia, executives and leaders Savell from all parts of the meat industry. “We are delighted to include 12 of the legendary names in our industry this year,” said Dan Murphy, executive director and co-founder of the Hall of Fame. “These people are rightfully credited with fostering much of the profound change, remarkable progress and success of our North American meat industry. We’re proud to celebrate their legacies.” Savell has been at the University since 1927; he has been a part of A&M’s faculty for 32 years. “I was very honored and humbled,” Savell said. “I am being inducted along with so many great leaders who have made a profound impact on the meat industry throughout the world. I have had so many great mentors, colleagues and students who have been so important in my career.” The induction ceremony for the 2010 Meat Industry Hall of Fame members will be held Oct. 30 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Reginald Clark, special to The Battalion
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Texas A&M University has received a $3.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish a new center dedicated to women faculty to improve their odds of success through a more psychologically healthy workplace. A&M’s ADVANCE Center for Women Faculty is a program promoting women’s faculty success in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. ADVANCE centers are already established in hundreds of universities throughout the U.S. and A&M’s women faculty will be joining them. “Since 2001, the NSF has invested over $130 million to support ADVANCE projects at more than 100 institutions of higher education and STEM-related not-for-profit organizations,” said Sherry J. Yennello, principle investigator of the grant and associate dean for faculty affairs in the College of Science. “There have been 37 Institutional Transformation awards including University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor … We are thrilled that Texas A&M now joins with this elite group of institutions.” The ADVANCE center will contribute to a more diverse workforce and will encourage women to consider academia as a career option, Yennello said. The improvement of A&M is the ultimate goal for this grant. “By creating a more psychologically healthy workplace Texas A&M University will improve the success of not only women STEM faculty, but of all faculty and staff in the university,” Yennello said. “While our interactive theater performances will directly involve students, the indirect impact of an enhanced learning environment will make the students of Texas A&M the greatest benefactors of this institutional transformation.”
reward. Lester said in today’s economy, it is actually beneficial to start new businesses. The first step is creating a plan. “One of the first steps to being successful is being educated in the process,” Lester said. Experience is crucial, and he said students should get as much as possible and pursue a business that interests them. Schneider has been where Aggies are today. He sat in class, took exams and is now a major franchise owner. It is his hope in opening Genghis Grill that he will improve the quality of life in College Station by offering students a cheaper, healthier place to eat and offering students the opportunity to work. Genghis Grill provides a unique experience for See Entrepreneur on page 6
Students work to eat healthy, stay fit Luz Moreno-Lozano The Battalion
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Farmers Market brings fresh produce to campus Paula Harman The Battalion With the trend to adopt healthier eating habits, the on-campus Farmers Market is an excellent and convenient opportunity for students to access fresh fruits and vegetables. The Farm Patch Market in Bryan sets up in front of Sbisa Dining Center between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Thursday during the months of September, October, April and May. It is a convenient location for students to come by before or after class to purchase from a large selection of fruits, vegetables and other fresh foods such as local honey and homemade peanut butter, as well as plants and herbs. “We’ve been doing this a long time, about three years now probably,” said Sam Weido of the Farm Patch Market. “The Farm Patch Market in Bryan is open seven days a week, but Food Services at Texas A&M suggested we come here as a convenience to the students, so they could have more healthy choices on campus.” By having the Farmers Market avail-
able on campus, students who do not have regular access or time to make it to the grocery store to buy fresh fruits and vegetables can stop at the market in between classes or on their way to their dorms. Senior English major Sruti Narayanan bought tomatoes. “I don’t have a car, so having this on campus is very convenient for me,” she said. “If you don’t have time to go to the store, this is a great alternative and the prices are really reasonable. I bought a basil plant here just last week.” Although the market is small, there really is plenty of selection. “The produce is extremely fresh — more so than from a grocery store,” said Mike Marino, assistant manager of the Farm Patch Market. Diana Garcia, a junior nutritional sciences major, was in between classes, but took the time to stop by. She bought bananas, apples and oranges. “It’s easy to get fruit from here … I’m trying to eat healthier so that I can have more energy to study.” See Market on page 6
Healthy eating can be hard to maintain. Food options on campus are limited and good choices aren’t always available, but some students have found a way. According to the American Dietetic Association, a healthy eating plan emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs and nuts and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium and added sugars. “Healthy eating is about the choices you make,” said Franciel Dawes, a senior food science and technology and nutrition major. “Salad vs. hamburger or a hot dog vs. vegetables. Portion size is often neglected too.” Cost is one of the barriers students face when deciding to eat healthier. Chris Shepley, chef with Dining Services said it is a result of the corporations playing on healthy eating options. They know people will pay an additional price for healthy food. Fresh foods also have shelf-life and require a lot more attention, such as temperature and space. “More goes in to make a fruit cup, fries and chicken are easy,” Dawes said. “You can just dump [the chicken and fries] in the frying oil and serve. With a fruit cup you have to purchase a cup and then cut and assemble the fruit.” Shepley said Sbisa is working toward making healthy options more convenient. The menu is undergoing changes to create more options for those with food allergies. Vegetarian and vegan
dishes are being worked on as well. “I think that there are certainly healthy eating options on campus, but there are also plenty of unhealthy eating choices,” said Laura Zimmerer, a senior food science and technology major and Food Science Club president. “Each student is entitled to eat as healthy or unhealthy as they want. A Which Wich sandwich can be good for you as long as you don’t load up with things like mayonnaise, ranch, and bacon.”
EmphaFile photo sizing healthy eating isn’t the only important factor for a healthy lifestyle, but also physical activity. According to the ADA website, exercise helps to regulate body weight, promotes a healthy feeling of well-being and reduces the risk of chronic diseases. See Healthy on page 6
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Promoting pink Aggie interns aid in breast cancer awareness Jennifer Dubose The Battalion Coffee shops introduce pumpkin blends, mothers buzz over holiday menus, Kyle Field becomes breezy for game days. October, escorted by its ritual, autumnal pleasures, has arrived and is well underway. But aside from the sensual riches designated to this season, a more important cause inhabits the calendar. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Looking around, one sees bolts of bold pink draped in windows, pink ribbons on sweaters, pink paint on cars, pink merchandise in stores, all reminders of the importance of early breast cancer detection. Multiple charitable auctions, concerts and marathons can be found in every city. During October, America is literally a pink smorgasbord offering multiple ways to get involved in spreading awareness and prevention. One woman, Ramona Russell, chooses to shop for the cause. “Liz Overturf was a very caring person with a huge heart. She was also incredibly intelligent with a wicked sense of humor ... and a great sense of style,” Russell said of her sister, who was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 26. “Words cannot begin to describe what it is like to watch someone you love, especially so young, lose their life to cancer.” While her sister was ill, Russell worked in marketing and public relations. She said she loved her job, but the work was stressful, so a career with flexibility and time for loved ones became more desirable. Russell then started her own business, but put it on hold so she could help her mother and sister. Liz passed away on Feb. 1, 2006, at the age of 28. “After Liz died, I could not imagine what I was going to do with my life,” Russell said.
She went back to her business and everyday trials, expecting this to be her new norm, but things quickly changed, and she started a different company. “On July 17, 2007, what would have been Liz’s 30th birthday, Uptown Liz was launched,” Russell said. Uptown Liz is an online company that promotes merchandise from retailers who donate a percentage of their profits to charity. Customers can shop for a variety of items by product or cause. The company also has a blog featuring news about charity events, causes and trendy products. “Although it’s an incredible amount of hard work and often an emotional roller coaster, this company has been a blessing to me. By some serendipity, I have created my perfect job. I am making a difference in the world by promoting products that benefit charity, working in the field that I love and excel at, all while creating a legacy for my sister,” Russell said. Thankfully, she said is not alone on this fashionable endeavor. She has had many helpful interns — Aggies, in fact. Junior communication major Roslynn Fitch and senior telecommunication and media studies major Britnee Brotherton are interns working with blogging and increasing Uptown Liz’s web exposure. “I manage Uptown Liz’s Facebook page with daily status updates and links, providing a space for the public to be updated on our retailer’s sales and charitable efforts,” Fitch said. The interns also have other responsibilities such as finding charitable retailers, finding and using new marketing tactics and handling press releases. “Interning for Uptown Liz is encouraging me to strive to help make our generation one filled with hope!” Brotherton said. Senior marketing major Bethany Bowen said she follows Up-
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Picking up the pieces Aggies try to move on following third straight loss Austin Meek The Battalion Saturday’s 30-9 loss to Missouri showcased the Aggies’ struggles on offense in front of a packed house at Kyle Field. Senior quarterback Jerrod Johnson finished with a deceivingly impressive stat line with the bulk of his production coming in the fourth quarter when the game was effectively over. A tough Missouri defense sacked Johnson seven times, including three times in a row on A&M’s first possession of the second half. “All you can do as a football player to get ready for a game is just put as much as you can into practice,” Johnson said. “We’ve just got to pinpoint those details and try to put more effort into being perfect in practice. “You don’t just flip the switch in a game. I’m really going to go into this week trying to be as perfect as I can be and make sure our team is as perfect as we can be in practice and hope that that translates into a game.” The blame can’t be placed solely on Johnson’s shoulders. The A&M pass catchers had difficulty finding holes in the Tigers’ secondary. The offensive line, which looked confused and outmatched the entire day, suffered another setback when junior left guard Evan Eike went down with an injury. “He has a sprain of his ankle and we’ll take it day by day,” said Head Coach Mike Sherman. After three wins to open the season, the Aggies have suffered three consecutive losses, albeit at the hands of very good teams. In the most recent BCS rankings, Missouri is No. 11, Oklahoma State No. 14 and Arkansas No. 23. The biggest challenge for the Aggies will be keeping up the morale. Johnson asserts that the squad’s confidence has not been shaken. “I know our football team and we’re a pretty strong, close-knit group,” Johnson said. “If it was a situation where we played a team and we gave it everything we had
and they completely ran us off the field, it would be completely different. “Our scheme is great. We have a lot of confidence in what we do, it’s just a lack of execution.” The lone bright spot for the Aggies was the continued dominance by the rush defense. The Aggie defense held the Tigers to 56 yards on the ground. They currently boast the No. 1 rushing defense in the Big 12, allowing a paltry 77 yards per game. “I think we have done a good job in the rush and [Defensive Line] Coach Williams always talks about handling what we can control,” said senior defensive end Lucas Patterson. “If we keep doing what we’ve been doing to stop the rush, it’s going to help us as a team.” The Aggies will look to get back on track when they play at Kansas this upcoming Saturday. A win in Lawrence against a 2-4 Jayhawks team would be an important step in the right direction for Sherman’s team. “I think he [freshman quarterback Jordan Webb] is a good player and they have a really good running back that combines with him,” Sherman said. “He fits into that scheme very well. He’s a young guy learning his position in their system and I think he has a bright future.” The Aggies will go through the week of practice knowing that Saturday’s game could make or break their season. After such disappointing losses the past three weeks, the players are dedicated to correcting their mistakes and getting their first conference win of the season. “They know they let the fans down and they’re bound and determined to get on track again,” Sherman said. “These are good kids, they work hard, and we didn’t execute the way we’re capable of. We’ve got to coach them better. We’ve got to play better. “We’re in this thing together through the thick and the thin and our back’s against the wall and we’ve got to put it all together and have a great week of practice and get out on the field Saturday night.”
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very year more than 13,500 students participate in one of A&M’s greatest programs, intramurals. The dozens of sports offered attract an assortment of competitors, from the star-studded athlete to the average Joe. While players are obviously essential, intramural sports’ existence would not be possible without more than 300 student officials, who deserve better treatment.
Believe it or not, the referees are qualified to officiate. In order to call games each official must complete 10 to 12 hours of training, which includes classroom meetings, on the field preparation and scrimmages. A&M’s intramural program goes to other schools’ campuses to help train other student referees. Matthew Mletzko, a senior psychology major and indoor soccer official who plans to go into coaching, said officiating provides a perspective unknown to the typical participant. “Other refs had told me that once you start reffing you’re going to start noticing the game in a different way,� Mletzko said. “I was blown away. It shows me different things that help me as a coach and as a player.� Even so, understanding the game from an alternate angle doesn’t always make officiating a walk in Spence Park. Student refs often call games for adrenaline-rushing superstars hoping to relive their high school glory days, or sometimes even for friends or classmates. “This is the only level of officiating where you’re truly officiating your peers,� said Jerrod Jackson, the assistant director of intramural sports. “You’ve got 18, 19-year-old kids who are possibly officiating 22, 23-year-old seniors.� Jackson mentioned more than once that players are respectful to the referees, and the program doesn’t deal with the horror-story troubles that plague other schools, such as fights or problems with alcohol. Still, that doesn’t excuse our handful of students who feel entitled to criticize the official’s every call. I’ll admit that I’ve directed a few four-letter words (like darn) in the ref’s general direction, but participants who whine more than Rasheed Wallace baffle me. To treat a fellow Aggie like the scum between your toes for supposedly
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