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Going to Blue Baker painted 1. Start the Aggie War Hymn in an inopcompletely blue could lead to portune place getting free food. ExemplifyThere is never a bad ing “sheer blue craziness” time to sing the Aggie is worth a free Big Blue War Hymn, so whether Combo, or a nine-inch you’re studying at pizza. “My Fish Camp the library, eating at a went to Blue Baker and restaurant or minding all of us were painted blue your own business in from head to toe. Not class, get the Aggie spirit Victoria only was it a lot of fun, but going. Bonus points for getting a group that Daughtery we got free food for doing exceeds 10 people to senior it. It was totally worth it,” join you. “One time I communication said Kellie Nolen, junior major allied health major. was at the library when 4.Get booed off stage at someone started the karaoke war hymn, and it will go down as Come far from hitting the high one of the funniest things I’ve ever witnessed here at A&M,” said Mar- notes or forget the words to the song, whatever your choice of tha Sontheimer, junior psychology sabotage, give the crowd what they major. don’t want. Perhaps slightly embar2. Make it on the jumbotron at a rassing, but if nothing else it’s a stosporting event ry for the grandchildren. “Getting Regardless of what you do to booed off stage is a right of passage get on the jumbotron, make a big for regulars at karaoke. This is not debute. 3. Paint your entire body blue for a free meal at Blue Baker See Bucket on page 5
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news for you texas 3 soldiers unafraid facing Fort Hood gunman Three young soldiers were fatally shot while protecting civilian nurses hiding under a desk during last year’s deadly rampage at Fort Hood, witnesses testified Tuesday at a military hearing for the Army psychiatrist charged with the shootings. The hearing will determine if Maj. Nidal Hasan — charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder — should stand trial for the Nov. 5 shootings. Shemaka Hairston, another nurse who worked in the building, testified the three soldiers stood around the desk as she and several other civilian workers hid underneath. She said they were wearing scrubs, not Army combat uniforms like the dozens of soldiers there that day. Staff and wire reports
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Bill Flores and his campaign declined requests for a debate with Rep. Chet Edwards to take place at Texas A&M. However, Edwards and Flores will debate Monday at Briarcrest Country Club in Bryan. compromise on format and topics. “There’s a large number of student events,” said Matt Mackowiak, Flores campaign manager. “We’d be interested in doing a debate larger than education, A&M was just not willing to.” This assertion by the Flores campaign is not true according to the document obtained by The Battalion and Laden. The document states that the debate will focus on the candidates and their positions and that the debate should cover a wide range of topics. “We will collaborate with respective campaign leadership to negotiate details,” the invitation said. Edwards has been a supporter of the debate since approached with the idea. His campaign responded with availability and format rules. “I’m disappointed we have not been able to get a positive response for a debate,” Edwards said. “If he can’t answer questions from me in a debate, how’s he going to answer questions in Washington?” The MSC president’s office, the Wiley Lecture Series, and student government worked together to reach the Flores campaign. The most recent attempt was on Friday in his College Station campaign office. No solution was reached during this See Debate on page 5
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Koldus room 144 before possibly s Toby Oyedeji was drivvoting on a bill that would change ing home from his senior when committed Aggies are eliprom, two weeks before gible for honor at Silver Taps. his move to Aggieland, he was The bill would include “Aggies involved in a head-on collision and who have been accepted to Texas died. Oyedeji’s death made national A&M and have announced an inheadlines because he was a top-100 tention to enroll, but have not yet basketball recruit who signed his letattended a New Student Conferter of intent to play at Texas A&M ence or officially enrolled in and was committed to Aggies who classes at the University,” attending and studying have accepted in the Silver Taps engineering for a few admission to Texas ceremonies. Traditions years. A&M should be Council is against the Oyedeji, class of honored at Silver bill as it stands now. 2014, was not honTaps regardless of There is something ored at the first Silver NSC attendance special about Texas Taps of the year. That is A&M — the family. No just wrong. other university in the country The men’s basketball head is like A&M. Silver Taps is one coach, Mark Turgeon, lobbied tradition that binds Aggies together for Oyedeji to be honored, but once a month, when necessary, to was told that because Oyedeji had honor those of us who have died. not yet attended his New Student Oyedeji was one of us; so is every Conference, he would not be high school senior who has acceptincluded in the ceremony. After his ed A&M’s offer for admission. failed efforts, Turgeon gave up, but Students should attend the forum and support this bill which broadens pleaded the rule be changed. the Aggie family’s embrace. Today the Student Senate will have an open forum at 7 p.m. in
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A workshop to learn the “Thriller” dance in preparation for the global dance event on Oct. 23 will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the G. Rollie White Coliseum.
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much more diverse than we have been taught. It is the necessary movement that we need, in pursuing Dr. Loftin’s vision for making Texas A&M University a 20/20 university,” said junior management major Valecia Battle, chairwoman of the on-campus Woodson Black Awareness Committee. “It’s impossible to recruit and retain diversity when all students see are statues and representations of the racism of our history.” Battle said she heard of Gaines through a friend, who learned of the historical figure in Carlos Blanton’s history class. She then contacted Blanton, Dale Baum — associate professor of history — and anyone else who had researched Gaines’ work and impact on the University and public education in Texas. “I have become tired of just talking about diversity, hearing plans but not seeing any action. I don’t think I can sit around and just allow nothing to happen,” she said. “The University of Texas is also beginning to acknowledge [Gaines’] part in their roots. If the t-sips can do it, we should have done it 20 years ago.” After learning of Gaines in a sociology course, Amber Briggs, senior sociology major, said she started researching and connecting with others to start a movement. She now serves as chief director for the Matthew Gaines Initiative, promoting the proposed statue of Gaines as a symbol to initiate discussion on race. “The statue will represent an underrepresented population of students. It will hopefully create awareness and erase ignorance of African-American leaders not only in the University, but the state and even the country. I felt a need to grow awareness of A&M’s true history, especially considering the current racial makeup of the school,” said Amber Briggs, senior sociology major. “It will be a platform through which students, faculty and visitors can discuss the true history and racial backgrounds of Texas A&M University.” For more information on the Matthew Gaines Initiative, visit http://resi.tamu.edu/gaines.php.
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Matthew Gaines was a former slave, minister and the Texas senator who signed the bill to grant Texas A&M the benefits of the Morrill Land Grant College Act.
The Battalion Matthew Gaines signed the bill that granted Texas A&M the privilege of the benefits the Morrill Land Grant College Act established. The Act would ultimately launch the establishment of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas. One relatively unknown detail? Gaines was born into slavery on Aug. 4, 1840 and was not liberated until emancipation. Students and several organizations on campus conversed on Oct. 18 in Studio 12 to discuss this forgotten figure. In an attempt to build awareness across campus and educate students about the contributions of Senator Gaines, students have decided to collaborate into different committees, hoping to erect a statue of Gaines. “This will definitely impact the community and university, as a whole. The awareness of an African American, especially an exslave on the 12th Texas legislature, has been hindered from a lot of people and others should be informed about this campus history,” said senior biology major Michaela Anukwuem, president of the Black Student Alliance Council. Gaines was a minister, active leader in the community, and later a Republican State Senator. The recently entitled Matthew Gaines Initiative serves to further promote the construction of the Gaines statue. “I want to get involved because I care about change on A&M’s campus and I feel as though I can make a change if we can all make one voice, stand up for what is right. This statue will mean so much to me and especially the students of color, in the [Matthew Gaines Initiative],” Anukwuem said. This project has been overlooked throughout A&M’s history, students said they are ready for change. “The MGI will compel the student body to gain knowledge about our history. It will force us to understand that our history is
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The Aggie golf team, led by sophomore Cameron Peck (below right) and junior Jordan Russell (below left), have played in three tournaments during their fall season.
A month in review No. 9 men’s golf team travels around world during fall season Chandler Smith Special to The Battalion The Topy Cup The Aggie golf team opened the season in truly exotic fashion by being accepted, along with three other American teams, to participate in the annual Topy Cup (US-Japan Intercollegiate Golf Championship) located at the gorgeous Tanagura Country Club in Tanagura, Japan – a town located only a few hours north of Tokyo. This was Higgins’ fifth time to visit Japan, but his first with A&M. While the Aggies had to endure a long plane ride and an inconvenient tropical storm before finally kicking off the tournament, that didn’t deter the team from performing well on the golf course while enjoying themselves thoroughly off of it. Not to mention the friendly and accompanying nature of the Japanese people, a quality that stuck out to players and coaches alike. “The trip itself was unbelievable, just to experience a completely different culture … everyone treated us great,” Higgins said. “And then on the course, it was a lot of fun because we played great golf.” A&M’s performance was highlighted by junior Jordan Russell’s second round score of
63, an all-time A&M and tournament record that spearheaded a team effort, culminating in a tremendous second round team score of 269 (19 under par) — another A&M record. “I definitely knew where I stood,” Russell said on his record setting performance. “I knew I had to birdie the last two [second round holes]. John [Hurley] shot a 64 the year before and I kind of had it on my mind that I wanted to beat that when I knew I had it rolling pretty well.” And while it was difficult to rally from the slow first round start to beat Japanese powerhouse Tohoku Fukushi and ultimately win the tournament, the Aggies shot extremely well the last two rounds to claim a solid second place finish overall. Husky Invitational In the second tournament of the year, the Aggies traveled to Auburn, Washington for the annual Husky Invitational to face off against No. 6 Washington, No. 5 Oregon and Big 12 opponent Missouri, among others. Though the Aggies had another slow start due to rough weather conditions, they managed to roar back within the top five by tourney’s end. The highlight of this tournament was yet another 63 (-9)
single round performance, tying the A&M record that had been set only a couple weeks prior. This time, however, it was Washington native Cameron Peck leading the charge. Coincidentally, his junior golf teammate Jarred Bossio, another Washington native, also shot a 63 in the final round. “We just kind of fed off each other,” Peck said about competing against his former teammate. “It was fun.” Despite a rough start the first couple of rounds, Peck managed to bounce back with a strong finish, thanks in part to his familiarity with the course and the fierce competition created by playing a familiar face. Amazingly, he had no bogies and birdied five of the last six holes. “That was awesome,” Peck said about his final round. “I’m from Washington and I’ve played that course a lot. I’ve won tournaments out there, so I know I can play well there. The first few days I struggled, but that last day I was hitting everything dead straight. As soon as I looked up, [the ball] would be flying straight at the pin.” The Aggies would finish in fourth place, thanks in large part to Peck’s astounding last round effort. Although having
to play catch up once again, the Aggies showed they had the mettle to stay in the mix for the tournament title and never looked back. PING/Golfweek Preview The final tournament of the month took the Aggies to Stillwater, Okla. to compete against many of the finest programs in college golf. Among them were the No. 11 Texas Longhorns, No. 6 UCLA Bruins, No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs and the No. 1 Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Aggies’ first round, although the highest of the three, kept them in second place through the first day. The most electrifying shot — junior Jordan Russell’s hole-in-one on a par-three — was the first of his entire golf career and the first by an Aggie in two years. Senior Conrad Schindler, however, led the way by shooting that round with an even par (72), followed by sophomore Case Cochran — deemed by Higgins as the most improved player on the team thus far — with a score of 73. “Since this time last year he’s come a long way,” Higgins said of Cochran. “He’s actually started two tournaments for us. He had a great summer, so we kind of expected him to do well in the fall. I think he’s just found his game.” The second and third rounds, while solid and consistent enough to keep the Aggies in the top five, were lacking in a breakthrough individual performance. To the players’ credit, however, only one person in the entire tournament managed to shoot under par through three rounds. “We need to have guys that are competing for individual championships every week,” Higgins said. “We didn’t have that in Stillwater. We had all five guys play solid golf. Our fifth man was the best fifth man score there, but on the other
hand, our top guy finished in 16th place.” Senior Ignacio Elvira and junior Jordan Russell actually tied for 16th place at tournaments’ end, while Conrad Schindler (T-21), Case Cochran (T-30) and Cameron Peck (T-33) each fell within close proximity. Despite the lack of any one individual staying in the mix for the best score of the tournament, the Aggies were one of only two teams to score below 300 in every round. The solid depth of A&M’s roster and overall consistent play helped the Aggies achieve yet another fourth place finish. Higgins’ Expectations Through three tournaments, much has been learned about this Aggie golf team. The fact they don’t wither under adversity, the fact they can bounce back after a bad round and most importantly, the fact they can compete for
championships. Three top five finishes and a No. 9 rank nationally certainly signal this squad’s capability. Coach Higgins wasn’t shy about communicating what aspects of the game he thought the guys could improve upon — especially in the short game. “Our wedges aren’t as sharp as they need to be,” Higgins said. “Way too many three putts and way too many big numbers … I kind of compare that to a football coach when he wants to eliminate turnovers and penalties. We want to eliminate big numbers and three putts.” Higgins was, however, extremely pleased with the progress of his team thus far and his expectations haven’t waivered whatsoever. “My expectations are always really high. I believe in these guys,” Higgins said. “I think we have some of the best players in the country.”
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meeting, but the Flores campaign is not concerned about not having the proposed debate. “Bill [Flores] spends a lot of time at A&M,” Mackowiak said. “I’m sorry Edwards is not that well known at A&M.” The MSC president’s office, the Wiley Lecture Series, and SGA are disappointed for another reason, Laden said. “We want students to be as informed as possible and it’s unfortunate,” Laden said. “There have been a number of students who have put in countless hours and we’ve just been waiting for a commitment.”
to say that I can speak from experience, but I’ve definitely witnessed a few people crash and burn on stage and it gives the crowd quite the laugh,” said Erin Taylor, junior community health major. 5. Do something you swore you’d never do Never thought you’d go pond hopping? Give it a whirl. 6. Introduce yourself using your class wildcat to a non-Aggie Give a non-Aggie a taste of our spirit unparalleled by introducing yourself using your class wildcat. “Howdy! I’m a senior education major from Dallas, Texas. But more importantly, I am the loudest, proudest member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 2014! AAAAAAAA.” Say it and mean it. 7. Dare to walk under the century tree Disclaimer: this article is not responsible for consequences resulting from #7. 8. Get a noise complaint for something other than loud music Impress the police officer issuing a noise complaint with your creativity by making enough noise worthy of a complaint without using loud music. 9. Do something cool enough to get published
Debate in Bryan Flores and Edwards are scheduled to debate Monday at Briarcrest Country Club in Bryan. Seating is limited to 300.
Be featured on TV or in a newspaper by accomplishing the un-accomplishable, organizing the un-organizable or singing the un-singable. Stand out and be newsworthy. 10. Loose the Freshmen 15 Losing the Freshman 15 might be easier said than done, but is not an allbad idea. 11. Crash a party Not being invited to the party is not a problem here. Show up and be the best thing to ever happen to that party. 12. Be obnoxiously hardcore Aggie in front of a tour group The next time you see a tour group of nervous high school students walking through campus, give them a warm Aggie welcoming. 13. Hit on someone at the library Not necessarily a typical social scene, but the library is certainly not a black hole for mingling. 14. Successfully appeal a parking ticket Spare yourself the $40 and successfully appeal a parking ticket. Be mindful of the fact that the Department of Transportation doesn’t buy into the excuses that other vehicles were parked improperly, only parked illegally for a short period of time or lack knowledge of the regulations.
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Have your senior portrait taken today through Oct. 29 in Training Room 027 of the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center. To schedule your free portrait sitting, go to www.thorntonstudio.com Go to School Portraits, Scheduling, click New User, complete with Login Password: tam Or walk in, 9 am –5 pm weekdays
AGGIELAND 2011 A Texas A&M tradition since 1895
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PLACE
AN AD Phone 845-0569 or Fax 845-2678 The Grove, Bldg. #8901 Texas A&M University
ANNOUNCEMENTS Absolutely 1-Fun Defensive Driving! Ticket dismissal/ insurance discount. W&Th (6pm-9pm) or Sat (8am-2:30pm). Denny’s (near TAMU). $45 cash, $25 Special (w/purchase 2-food items). Restrictions apply. 979-694-8888. FOR A GOOD TIME . . . CLICK HERE www.lonestarcalendar.com Get your copy of the building of the 1969 Aggie Bonfire at aggiebonfireflick.com
AUTO I buy vehicles, running or not running. 979-778-1121.
COMPUTERS Superior Teks. $50 for almost any computer repair. Call 979-703-7963 or visit www.superiorteks.net
FOR RENT $1200 Prelease, short-term leases ok. 3bdrm/2ba. W/D, pets ok, near TAMU. Call Agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $295 Pre-lease. 1-room in shared, furnished apartment. All bills paid. Short term leases ok. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. $375 Pre-lease. 1/1, 2/1. Free Wi-Fi, on Northgate, on shuttle. Short term leases ok. Call agent Ardi 979-422-5660. 1-acre, close to campus, 4bd/2ba +study, 2000sq./ft., nice double wide, fenced yard, large covered deck, W/D included, $1100/mo. Owner/Realtor 979-219-0405. 2bd/2ba 4-plex. Spacious floorplan, W/D connections, close to campus. $550/mo. www.aggielandleasing.com 979-776-6079.
WHEN
TO CALL 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day
FOR RENT
SPECIAL
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PRIVATE PARTY WANT ADS
$10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn’t sell, advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early.
FOR RENT
HELP WANTED
3/2 fourplexes, close to campus, on bus route, W/D, newly renovated, very nice, must see. southwoodplace.com 979-822-3520.
Sublease available for Spring 2011 (2nd Semester). 2bd/1ba., at Callaway House! Call now because this is the only available spot! 214-732-4700.
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
Will Pay 2 Months Rent+ Sublet Fee. 1/1 downstairs apt with W/D, approx lease 8 months. University Square Apartments on TAMU/Blinn bus route. Pet deposit negotiable. 512-694-6925 leave message or 979-693-2720, mention Unit#55
3/2/2, fenced yard, appliances, pets OK with refundable deposit. $1050/mo. 1001 San-Benito. 979-690-0786. 3bd/3ba duplexes. Great floorplans, fenced yards, W/D, tile floors, icemakers, alarm systems. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 3bdrm/2ba townhome in gated community off of Harvey Road/Hwy 30. W/D connections with small fenced back yard, community swimming pool. $1250/mo, 979-571-4831, www.scottirealty.com 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 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com 4bd/3ba townhouse, 2 car garage, spacious, pool, landscape backyard, $1350/mo. 4310 Spring Hill. 979-777-9933. Reduced! $895/mo, 3bd.2ba C.S.. Huge duplex, fenced, shuttle route, w/d connection, lawn services included. Treehouse trail. www.c4properties.net 979-268-1074.
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HELP WANTED Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. 512-684-8296. photoguy@io.com Child Care- FT & PT shifts available. Some nights & Saturdays required. Apply in person at 3609 E. 29th St., Bryan. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. Dental lab technicians, labratory or dental office experience necessary. Apply 3200 Kent St 979-776-7905.
LUNCH SPECIAL SMALL 1-TOPPING $4.99 PIZZA
FREE Coca Cola fountain drink for the first 50 cutomers
Help needed to assist lake management company in field and store work. Full days only. 979-703-7990. Hiring teachers morning and afternoon shifts, Covenant Presbyterian Child Care. 220 Rock Prairie rd College Station. 979-696-6484 mon-fri 7:30-5:30. P/T Evening Security/ Custodian 20hrs/wk, $8.50/hr. Bilingual a plus www.fumcbryan.org/jobs to apply. PT openings, customer sales/svc, no experience necessary, conditions apply, all ages 17+, internships available, 979-260-4555. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid Survey Takers Needed In College Station. 100% Free To Join. Click On Surveys. The Corner Bar &Grill now hiring. Apply in person at 9pm Monday through Wednesday. All positions available. Tutors wanted for all subjects currently taught at TAMU/ Blinn and Sam Houston State starting at $8.00/hour. Apply on-line @ www.99Tutors.com, 979-255-3655.
979-846-3600
1740 Rock Prairie Rd.
979-680-0508
Working Mom needs reliable, dependable weekend childcare in my home. Must commit to these hours: Friday 4pm-11pm, Saturday 7am-11pm, Sunday 7am-5pm. chefquintero@hotmail.com
MUSIC 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 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
PETS
PETS Beagles, puppies and adults, AKC. Shots, wormed. $100-$400, can email pictures. 979-884-0017. kubena@verizon.net Designer breed tea cup puppies: Maltese, Maltipoos, Yorkies, Poodles &Shih Tzus. $325 &up. 979-324-2866, linda_d_54@yahoo.com
ROOMMATES Male roommate needed for 4/2 house, S.Dexter. Private bath, big backyard, on bus-route, $425/mo. call/text 210-316-2570. 1-Roommate needed. 4/4 University Place condo, W/D, private bath, pool, volleyball court, on shuttle. $300/mo., call 979-690-8213 or 979-422-9849.
TUTORS
Adopt Pets: Dogs, Cats, Puppies, Kittens, Many purebreds. Brazos Animal Shelter, 979-775-5755, www.brazosanimalshelter.org
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.
BRYAN: 3/1.5 HOUSES OFF WOODVILLE w/VAULTED CEILINGS, WALK-IN CLOSETS, FENCED YARDS, ALL APPL, W/D CONN!! $ 775/mo. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com
4003 Southern Trace DRASTICALLY REDUCED! $1100 per month Alpha-Omega Properties, Broker 979-774-7820
BRYAN: 1/1-2/2 APTS in HISTORICAL DISTRICT! COVERED PKNG, CLOTHES CARE CENTER! PAID W/S, INTERNET, CABLE, & GAS! 979-775-2291 $395-$550/MO www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN: 1/1&2/1.5 NEWLY RENOVATED Midtown Manor Apts-200 Rebecca St!! ALL NEW EVERYTHING, Clothes Care Center & POOL ON-SITE! W/S, INTERNET, CABLE, GARBAGE PAID!! $ 425-550/MO. 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com
BRYAN: 2br DUPLEXES & 4-PLEXES, GREAT LOCATION, W/D CONN, ALL APPL, FENCED YARDS, $495-$615/MO. Pets OK! 979.775.2291 www.twincityproperties.com
COLLEGE STATION: 3br/1ba w/GARAGE & 4br/2ba w/ STUDY HOMES in Wolf Pen Area!! Central A/H, W/D CONN, FENCED YARDS/PATIOS. $825/MO. Pets welcome! 979-775-2291. www.twincityproperties.com
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puzzle answers can be found online at www.thebatt.com
Word Square Fit these letters in the grid. The numbers in brackets indicate the number of appearances of the letter in the word square. This word square will be a huge burden! Z[1], O[4], U[1], I[2], S[2], N[2], M[3], T[1]
Tuesday’s solution:
S T U N G
T E N O R
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wednesday 10.20.2010
thebattalion
Adrian Calcaneo — THE BATTALION
Changes to SLATE award program threaten level of prestige Austin Burgart The Battalion In Aggieland, the highest honor a student could achieve was to be labeled a hardcore Aggie by his peers. Teachers and faculty strive for a different, more elusive title: SLATE award winner. Changes being made to the program threaten to diminish its level of prestige and fall into the ranks of just any other award or title. The former SLATE awards or Student Led Awards for Teaching Excellence for teachers is being modified from its original version and being called the SNAP, or Student Nominated Appreciation Program. The change also comes with a hefty slice in the amount offered to teachers for winning. “I fail to see anything wrong with the current awards sys-
tem,” said David Torres, junior visualization major. “It is a nice way to recognize our teachers and let them know that in addition to just receiving a grade from them, that we actually realize the work and dedication that they put in for us.” While the award bonus declined from between $2,500 and $10,000 to $800 to $1,500, the new award will award many more teachers, causing teachers to fear the award will lose much of the prestige that it has garnished since its inception in 2008. The SLATE award only considered the top 3 percent of teachers as eligible, whereas the new SNAP award will not be nearly as exclusive, with 15 percent of faculty members being recognized. “It’s much better to have fewer people winning the award,” said Connor Shipp,
freshman finance major. “We want only our best and brightest to be recognized. Less people winning makes the award much more desirable and makes teachers strive to be the best.” Allowing the faculty at Texas A&M to be evaluated at the end of the year by the students and then directly giving awards after those evaluations was an extremely controversial program, granting students that much power over their professors’ paycheck might seem like a good way to give a little responsibility back to the students. “It’s important that they let students vote, since students are the ones that are actually being taught,” said Brandon Graff, freshman chemical engineering major. “Students are going to know best whether or not a teacher is doing his or her job.
Octuplets’ mom knew dangers of pregnancy LOS ANGELES — A lawyer for Nadya Suleman’s fertility doctor said Tuesday that the doctor consulted the octuplets’ mother about the dangers of bearing multiple babies, and he didn’t refute allegations that she was implanted with 12 embryos, far in excess of national guidelines. Dr. Michael Kamrava’s lawyer Henry Fenton said at the doctor’s licensing hearing in Los Angeles that Suleman’s medical records show she was consulted about the dangers on several occasions. Kamrava’s hard-to-understand records frequently came up during the cross-examination of the state’s fertility expert in the case, Dr. Victor Fujimoto. Associated Press
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