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Bombing kills 3, injures over 140 Government officials call Boston incident an act of terrorism
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pectators’ cheers turned to screams as chaos unfolded Monday at the Boston Marathon after two bombs exploded near the finish line, killing three people, and injuring more than 140, according to the Associated Press. The first explosion occurred at approximately 2:50 p.m. and another followed about 12 seconds after, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis said. Megan Forrest, a prospective business student to Texas A&M, participated in the marathon and finished a few minutes before the explosions.
Spectators and runners scramble near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon where the first of two bombs exploded Monday.
“When it went off everyone just thought the moment was surreal,” Forrest said. “Everybody was trying to just get away. The police were coming from everywhere. Then as info got out people just got so frantic and sad and the whole town of Boston was a movie scene. People were shuffling along the roads on their smart phones, their eyes were shifty and everyone is just scared.” Spectators and at least one runner were knocked to the ground, windows were shattered and clouds of smoke covered the street, beckoning the help of security and rescue personnel. Authorities said the timing of the explosions may have been planned to cause the maximum amount of damage during the race — at the four-hour mark when the finishing stretch is crowded with the large See Boston on page 6
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opinion | 2 Boxers or briefs The numbers don’t lie: power brokers in this student body are overwhelmingly male. Batt columnist Robert Carpenter discusses A&M’s preference for masculine leadership and asks why Aggie women seem content letting men run the show.
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Students from Lechner and McFadden honors dorms construct a decorative shack in Rudder Fountain Plaza for Shack-A-Thon.
Shack-a-thon seeks to raise awareness of poverty housing John Odom The Battalion
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alking past Rudder fountain this week, students will see Aggie Habitat for Humanity’s spring fundraiser and living billboard — a village of shacks that has emerged on campus for the past 13 years. Shack-a-thon is Aggie Habitat for Humanity’s spring fundraiser, which seeks a yearly goal of $40,000 that goes toward the cost of building a house. “Every year we raise $40,000 to sponsor a house for the Bryan-College Station Habitat for Humanity,” said Eric Baken, co-director of
special events and junior biomedical engineering major. “Previously we haven’t been able to raise quite $40,000 every year but we’ve been doing better this year so we definitely should be able to sponsor a house in its entirety.” Junior university studies major and member of the Corps of Cadets Glen Minor said his Company, C-2, has participated in Shack-a-thon for four years. “We’re happy to do this. It’s a lot of fun and a great opportunity,” Minor said. “It’s one of those things that you probably get more out of it than is even advertised — you give back but you also just build bonds, leadership, do some practical work and just enjoy our time out here.”
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The Battalion even years after 35 custodians were invited to the first annual Custodian Appreciation Luncheon, Fish Aides opened the MSC Ballroom doors on Monday to its largest number of custodians to date — 535. Student Body President John Claybrook said the luncheon provides an opportunity for Student Government Association to get behind a single cause, thanking those who keep the campus running. “A year ago from now, we wanted all of SGA to be a part of thanking our custodians on campus,” Claybrook said. With music and dancing going on behind her at the luncheon, Sydney Robertson, director of Fish Aides and junior business major, said the $5,000 raised from this increased fundraising is what enabled Fish Aides — the group that spearheaded the event — to pay for the extra costs associated with the increased attendance size. Robertson also said this year marks progress that will continue in years to come. “It’s definitely been a learning year,” Robertson
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Student Body President John Claybrook talks with A&M custodial workers at the banquet put on by Student Government Association on Monday in the MSC Ballroom.
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Co-director of special events and senior biology major Nikki Schrock said Shack-a-thon helps raise awareness of the organization’s mission — helping to eliminate poverty housing. “A lot of the homeowners for Habitat, they’ve either lived in homes that were too small or too crowded or in an unsafe environments,” Schrock said. The inspiration behind Shack-a-thon is to give participating organizations the opportunity to build something, Schrock said. The event is not meant to be a poverty simulation. “We do want to stress that this is not a poverty
Sam Houston State will play host to Texas A&M on Tuesday as the Bearkats attempt to ruin the Aggies perfect weekday 10-0 record. A&M defeated Sam Houston State 4-1 April 9 and looks to close out the home-and-home set with a victory.
said. “We’ve had a lot of chaos and areas where we can improve, but it’s been exciting to see this expand.” Standing in front of a themed banner that read, “You are our superheroes,” Reid Joseph, student body president elect, addressed the luncheon attendees with words of appreciation. “Think about A&M without this group in a day, in a week, what would it look like?” Joseph said. “It wouldn’t be pretty, would it? One of the defining things about the Aggie family is selfless service, it’s part of our core values, and I can tell you, with the group I am looking at, I would be hard-pressed to find a better representation of selfless service than you all.” Louis Hartmann, who attended the luncheon with his wife and fellow custodian Brenda Hartman, said while the University has supported them for fifteen-plus years in College Station, they are glad students recognize the hard work of custodians. “I’m glad they put this on for us,” Hartmann said. “It’s very hard, I think, for students to get things organized, and when they do, their appreciation shows in what they do for us.”
ormer Texas A&M center Kelsey Bone was selected fifth overall by the New York Liberty in the 2013 WNBA Draft on Monday night after two seasons with the A&M women’s basketball program. After the announcement, Bone told ESPN she entered the draft with the intention of joining the Liberty and was excited about the opportunity. “It just seemed like the right fit,” Bone said. “I entered the WNBA Draft to become a member of the New York Liberty. That’s what I wanted to do. It was a chance that I wanted to take and when the opportunity presented itself, I took it.” The 6-foot-4 Houston native stands as Texas A&M’s highest WNBA Draft selection in program history, beating out 16th overall picks Tyra White (2012), Sydney Colson (2011) and Danielle Gant (2009). Bone is also the 10th A&M student selected to compete at the professional level under head coach Gary Blair, who arrived in 2003, and 11th overall. Blair said the New York franchise will provide Bone the resources to advance her game and create an impact on the court. “I think this is a win-win for [Bone] to be able to use her experience working with the Liberty staff that will help her grow even more this year as a player,” Blair said. “[Bone] has done a great job
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WNBA President Laurel Richie (right) presents former A&M center Kelsey Bone her New York jersey. over the last year improving her game. I do not think anyone can find a player in the country that has improved more than Kelsey Bone.” In the 2012-2013 season, Bone ranked second in the SEC for rebounds, third in the SEC for points per game and fourth in A&M’s program history of points in a single season with 582. Staff Report
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Robert Carpenter: Why do women let men run this student body?
he spring 2013 elections were decided well before the first ballot was cast: at Texas A&M, men win. And win big. In races for 83 elected positions, men claimed victory 77 percent of the time. A still more troubling figure, only 29 women even signed up to compete — compare this to the 111 men who thought themselves worthy of consideration. Almost four men to every one woman — but really, who’s counting? This year’s elections mirror the University’s strong patriarchal tradition. Eight of our 12 University vice presidents are men. Seven of the 10 college deans are men. Of 24 University presidents, 23 have been men. In fact, our lone woman president, Elsa Murano, held the position for a single academic year before her unceremonious ousting in 2009. Then, in a kind of symbolic recoil from a Latino woman leading A&M, her vacancy was filled by a white alumnus whose wardrobe staple is a bowtie. As A&M was, until the 1960s, an all-male academic institution, it is somewhat intuitive men would assume a disproportionate amount of administrative leadership, at least for a time. The well documented gender disparity in academia also agrees with this record. These factors do not mean the current state of affairs is to be applauded. It just shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. But thanks to high turnover every four to six years, the student body isn’t subject to the same historical bias, so I do find our strong preference for male leadership perplexing. The student body we know is a virtual even split between men and women, and has been for years (the spring 2013 breakdown is 53 percent men, 47 percent women). So what in our culture hands men the keys while nudging women toward the passenger seat? Although we may not want to con-
sider the idea, we need to ask if women are in this position because men held the passenger door open and both parties expected women to hop in. The role of chivalry at A&M has been repeatedly debated on the pages of this newspaper and is regularly demonstrated at the entrance to almost every building on campus. Personally, I hold open doors, give up seats, and appreciate the friendliness communicated by a chivalrous gesture — not because women can’t take care of themselves, but because it might make someone’s day a little bit better. Still, I wonder if chauvinism’s subtle fingerprints hide behind the veil of our Southern manners. I do not advocate for a drastic change in cultural courtesy around campus, just an honest examination of our attitudes regarding the role of gender in the power hierarchy. Do we, subconsciously or otherwise, discourage women from taking the reins of this student body in deference to the male archetype? If our answer to this question is “No,” then we must explain why, in the last 10 years, only 15 women have held the positions of student body president, Corps commander, Memorial Student Center president, Graduate Student Council president, Residence Hall Association president and speaker of the Student Senate, combined. We must diagnose why, in my five years at this University, there has been only one viable woman candidate for student body president; why this student body has elected men in 39 of the 42 SBP elections since women were granted full admission to A&M. This is not to say women have been entirely excluded from the leadership conversation. These thoughts tug at my sleeve precisely because some of the premier student leaders in my time at A&M have been women: Liz Andrasi, MSC president, Hilary Albrecht, speaker of the Student Senate, Jordan
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Williford, managing editor of The Battalion, and Genyne Royal, Graduate Student Council president, to name just a few. Some organizations appear more adept than others at inspiring leadership from women. Although its top three officers are men, the Memorial Student Center’s leadership team is split 50/50 between men and women. Women also chair eight of 13 influential Student Government Association committees, and one such committee, The Big Event, requires male-female pairs on its executive staff. I would not celebrate women seeking and receiving leadership positions on the sole criterion of their sex, but I do wonder how much better this University could be if the playing field were level across genders — or even just a little less lopsided. I also wonder how much more we could add to the educational opportunities of 22,173 of our students. If we maintain the status quo, what freshman’s uncommon leadership potential will we fail to develop during her years at A&M? What great ideas, great accomplishments and great acts of service will never surface because our culture did not challenge and expect her to serve on the same level as the man next to her? These may be uncomfortable questions — possibly ones we have felt before but shied from asking. This makes it all the more important for us to critically and objectively investigate whether this University is developing leaders of character, regardless of gender. Robert Carpenter is a senior applied mathematics major and former editorin-chief for The Battalion.
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(From left) Singer Josh Spivey and lead guitarist Evan Beran are two of the Six String Boys, a band that got its start in College Station and is now finding success abroad.
Local musicians find international fame Mackenzie Mullis
The Battalion t started with back porches and College Station bars. Josh Spivey, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of The Six String Boys collected the boys with a simple idea of creating a successful band. Before the band’s stage expanded to international markets, The Six String Boys first became a hit in the Bryan-College Station area. “This all started as openmic nights,” Spivey said. “And now we have endorsements and we traded our truck for a high-top bus to tour in.” The Six String Boys describe their sound to be red dirt
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country with a mix of rock ‘n’ roll, resembling Whiskey Myers and Jason Aldean. Spivey said Texas country is the heart and soul of the band, a testament to their roots. “We are all small town kids,” said lead guitarist Evan Beran. “The success we have received so far is very humbling for us.” The band got their start playing bars and restaurants in Bryan-College Station. “The Tap gave us our start,” Spivey said. “The owner basically said, ‘Let’s see what you’ve got,’ and we’ve been playing ever since. We have played every bar in College Station.” Spivey explained that performing has been a learning
experience. “For the longest time our showmanship wasn’t up there and now we really try to put on a show,” Spivey said. “We try to take criticism, harness it and put it to use.” The Six String Boys have found success in the states, but their music is gaining international interest as well. “We have gotten really big in Europe,” Spivey said. “Germany, Italy and France are really big into Texas country. We have had two singles on the radio. ‘Take My Hand’ is really popular in Europe. Our most recent single, ‘Just a Man,’ is in 30 different countries and 48 states.” The band has toured for a
little over a year, traveling to shows in Texas, California, Colorado and Tennessee. In January, the band performed in Anaheim at a music product trade show called Winter NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants. Megan Homeyer, junior animal science major and fan of The Six String Boys, said the band involves the crowd in shows and gives a different performance every time. “They are truly exceptional guys who absolutely love what they do,” Homeyer said. “They bring the party to any room they enter and always have a great time. Every show that I have been to has been a totally different experience.”
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Anime society teaches about Japanese art forms Emily Villani
The Battalion rawing pictures and watching animation are key parts of one of Texas A&M’s more quirky campus clubs. The Aggie Society of Anime and Manga Art is an appreciation club that meets every week to watch anime, discuss Manga and share art techniques. “This organization is a great place to experience new things and really get to know one of the David Cohen — THE BATTALION more niche types of people at Texas Stephanie Guo, Aggie Society for A&M,” said Sergio Barrio, a senior Anime and Manga Art president, computer science major and Manga introduces the weekly anime screening. Chair.
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Because the club is based on appreciation for Japanese animation and graphic novels, meetings are not mandatory and there are no dues. The club has about 25 regular members. “Our membership is very open — you can come and go,” said Stephanie Guo, sophomore allied health major and president of the organization. “I have a friend who only goes to art meetings, and she uses it as a quiet time to draw and not focus on schoolwork.” The atmosphere at meetings is very relaxed, members said. “We all sit down and hang out and watch anime or talk about
manga or talk about everything else about art,” said J.J. Contreras, senior architecture major and public relations officer for the organization. Talented artists in the organization often give lectures about how to use certain drawing techniques. “We essentially art out,” Contreras said. Every Monday there is a Manga meeting, during which members discuss graphic novels, and sometimes even reenact scenes for fun. Manga are Japanese comics that are read from right to left, though the text is in English. Wednesday meetings consist entirely of watching anime, a distinct
style of animation from Japan that provides a window into the culture. “You can learn a lot about the Japanese culture from the anime itself,” Contreras said. Barrio said for college students, pursuits like video games, anime and manga are often frowned upon. “[This] is really just reducing the people who enjoy them to onedimensional ‘nerds’ or ‘geeks,’” Barrio said. “A lot of members will tell me about how the club helped them meet people and become more outgoing and to me that’s incredibly validating. Everyone deserves to feel comfortable in this environment.”
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w. golf | Senior Susy Gruden grabbed fourth place overall while the team finished ninth at the PING/ASU Invitational.
softball | No. 10 A&M visits Texas State Tuesday for a weekday matchup following a 1-2 series loss to LSU.
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fter being swept by Mississippi State in a three-game Friday through Sunday series, the Texas A&M baseball team will travel to Huntsville, Texas, to face off with Sam Houston State on Tuesday, completing its home-and-home set with the Bearkats. A&M (21-16, 6-9) defeated Sam Houston State 4-1 on April 9 behind the efforts of junior catcher Troy Stein, improving its record in weekday games to 10-0 for the season. Following the Aggies’ rough weekend with conference foe Mississippi State junior outfielder Krey Bratsen said A&M needs to regroup. “I think that we’re underachieving,� Bratsen said. “I think we have a group of guys who can be great players, but haven’t reached that level. It’s a game of failure and you have to go out and have confidence in your ability and not worry about failing.� Sam Houston State (20-15, 8-4) enters the match coming off a 1-2 series loss to league opponent Lamar on the road. The offense runs behind Kevin Miller and Carter Burgess, who bat .346 and .326, respectively, and combine for 89 hits and 33 RBIs. Luke Plucheck, the team’s leader in home runs, hit a home run against the Aggies earlier this season, scoring the Bearkats’ sole run of the game. Meanwhile, A&M will be without its top offensive threat in senior shortstop Mikey Reynolds, who injured his knee in last Saturday’s game against Mississippi State. Reynolds currently leads the Aggies in both batting average (.394) and hits (54) and has started every game this season except Sunday’s loss to the Bulldogs. A&M head coach Rob Childress said Reynolds’ absence affected the team during both Saturday and Sunday’s games. “I felt like we might’ve let [Reynold’s] injury affect us a little more than it should have,� Childress said. “He’s sore obviously, but I think it will be a day-to-day thing. Obviously, Tuesday he is probably out for sure.� In A&M’s 15-4 Sunday loss to the Bulldogs, the Aggie pitching staff allowed season-highs in hits (19) and runs. The offensive production lacked as well, as A&M tallied eight hits and left eight runners on base. “We didn’t have an answer from an offensive standpoint,� Childress said. “We never put any pressure on them the entire game. They’ve got to have a short memory. I’ve said it many times this spring especially on weekends in this conference. We’ve got to get after
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Junior Troy Stein played a key role in defeating Sam Houston State on April 9. it from start to finish.� Freshman Grayson Long (3-1) is expected to start on the mound for the Aggies after an extended rest during the Mississippi State series. On the year, Long holds a 3.48 ERA with 31 innings pitched. For the Bearkats, Tyler Eppler (3-2) is the anticipated starter with a 3.41 ERA. Baseball fans at A&M look to the game for a fresh start for the Aggies, who have struggled so far in conference play. For senior biomedical engineering major Austin Smith, the road trip to Huntsville is a necessity for the A&M baseball team, which he feels needs support. “I sure hope people make their way up to Huntsville,� Smith said. “Considering our lack of success over the weekend, our team really needs our support and this game is close enough to travel to and make an impact from the stands.�
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The No. 3 Texas A&M women’s track and field team won the John McDonnell Invitational on Saturday in Fayetteville, Ark., defeating No. 1 Kansas and No. 12 Arkansas. The No. 1 men’s team tallied a third-place finish behid No. 2 Arkansas and No. 22 Minnesota, who tied for first. The Aggies combined for 11 individual titles — six for the men and five for the women. Men’s winners included Sam Humphreys (javelin), Dalton Rowan (discus), Ameer Webb (100m), Henry Lelei (1500m) and two relay teams (4x100; 4x400). The women’s winners included Shelbi Vaughan (discus), Donique’ Flemings (100H), Olivia Ekpone (100m), Kamaria Brown (400m) and Kendall Munoz (javelin). Staff Report
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FOR RENT 2/1 duplex in Bryan. Very nice, close to campus, ceramic tile and carpet, nice appliances. No-smoking. Available May, $700/mo. 979-220-7041. 2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq. ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. bus-route. $600/mo. 210-391-4106. 2bd/2.5ba 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, www.aggielandleasing.com, 979-776-6079. 2bd/2ba 4-plex. Spacious floorplan, W/D connections, close to campus. $550/mo. www.aggielandleasing.com 979-776-6079. 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, www.aggielandleasing.com, 979-776-6079. 3/2 duplex, 1922 Holleman Dr. West. Available August. Great location, wood floors, tile, new carpet, newly updated, fenced backyard, W/D, shuttle, bike to campus. Pets ok. $1095/mo. 979-731-8257. www.brazosvalleyrentals.com 3/2 Duplexes, prelease August, very nice, 5mins to campus, W/D, lawn care, security system, $900-950/mo. 979-691-0304, 979-571-6020. 3/3,3/2 Houses, Townhouses &Apartments, 1250-1400sqft. 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. www.luxormanagement.com 3/2/2 house off of Holleman. 1104 Taurus Cr. $1100/mo. 979-693-5885. 3/2/2 huge house. Walk to campus. 3905 Oaklawn, $1250/mo. 979-693-5885. 3/2/2 huge huge house! Walk to campus. 4000 Oaklawn, $1300/mo. 979-693-5885. 3/3 Spacious Duplexes off Graham. All Appliances, Tile Floor, Available August 3. 979-571-3036. 3/3 Spacious Duplexes off Graham. Aggie Owned. 1411sqft. W/D and lawncare included. Wood floors. $1000/mo. 713-397-3444 or Lweaver00@hotmail.com. 3bd/2ba mobile home on one acre, 3131 Cain Rd. CS, $550/mo, call 777-2395. 3bd/3ba townhome, newer, granite, ceramic, shuttle, cable/Internet included. May and August. Broker/owner 979-777-5477. 3bd/3ba, with 3-reserved parking spaces, @Fox Run Condominiums, 801 Luther Road West. Gated community, $1500/mo+utilities. 281-414-7676. 3or4 bedroom, 2-bath house. $1200-$1400/mo. Very clean. Hot tub. Close to campus. 979-777-2849. 4-bedroom houses close to campus, large yards w/decks. $1300-$1600/mo. Call JC/broker (254)721-6179.
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4bd/home off Rock Prairie, built 2008, 3-rooms available June1st, two at $525/mo. (shared bathroom), one at $600/mo. master bedroom w/bath, all bills paid including wifi, 361-463-1515, publisher@rockportpilot.com for information.
4/2/2 available August. 1508 Austin. $1450/mo. W/D, updated, great floorplan, no pets. 979-731-8257, www.BrazosValleyRentals.com
5/2/2 available August. 1202 Westover. Large game room. Great neighborhood. $1695/mo. W/D, updated, great floorplan, no pets. 979-731-8257. www.BrazosValleyRentals.com
4/2/2 house, 1203 Westover. Available August. Close to campus & multiple bus routes. Recently updated, large fenced backyard. Pets OK. $1495/mo. 979-255-9432. 4/2/2 huge house. Walk to campus. 3903 Oaklawn, $1350/mo. 979-693-5885. 4/2/2, available August. 1118 Berkeley, corner lot, great floor plan, W/D, no pets, $1595/mo, 979-731-8257 www.BrazosValleyRentals.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. 979-694-0320. www.luxormanagement.com
August Leasing. 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com
Large 4bd/2ba with gameroom. Granite, 2car garage, large patio/deck, fenced, updated. Lawncare included. 1404 Dominik. $1799/mo. aggielandrentals.com 979-776-8984.
Brand new luxury condos, granite countertops, tile flooring, great location. 979-693-4900. C.S. Spacious 3/2 duplex, Wolf Pen Creek. W/D, shuttle. Available May. $895/mo. 979-693-0551. College Station: 3/2, 1240sqft. Newly remodeled! New stainless steel appliances, tile, cabinets! Close to shuttle, W/D, lawn/pest/maintenance included. 905 Balcones (off Welch), $1,000/mo. KAZ Realty 979-324-9666.
4bd/2ba house on bus route. Lease can start May or August $1450/mo. Call or text Matt 254-289-5683. 4bd/2ba house. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, granite countertops, W/D, fenced yards. 979-776-6079. www.aggielandleasing.com
College Station: 3/2, 1240sqft. Newly remodeled! New appliances! Close to shuttle, W/D, lawn/pest/maintenance included. 905 Balcones (off Welch), $850/mo. KAZ Realty 979-324-9666.
4bd/4.5ba house available in August, Southern Trace Subdivision. $1,700/mo, pets ok. 979-314-4505.
Duplex available 8/1/13 for serious minded student or professional. 2bd/1.5ba $700/mo + utilities, 1.5 miles from campus, on bus route, W/D included. Privately owned, great landlords! Contact sw8914@gmail.com 713-240-9725, 281-788-6659 for more info and e-flyer. See it Parent Weekend by appt.
Brand New, 4bd/4ba houses. walking distance from campus, AAF 979-693-4900. 4bd/4ba private bathroom, $325 per room, Summer $260 per room, Wood/tile floors, large living room, new refrigerator, w/d, central a/c, walk-in closets, on shuttle. Student community, large pool, basketball court, sand beach volleyball. 979-574-0040, 281-639-8847.
Duplex, CS, nice 2bd/1ba, 3-minutes from campus, W/D, remodeled, fenced front and backyard, beautiful with many extras, one week free, $570/mo, 979-422-3427.
4bd/4ba University Place Condo for rent starting August 2013. $1660/mo. All utilities paid including internet. No pets. www.collegestationrent.com/tx/collegestation/227678-4-bed-4-bathcondo-all-bills-paid. Fred 281-460-0439.
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Just available! Close to campus, College Main and Eastgate areas. 2bd/1ba., some w/dishwasher, 1-fenced, some bills paid. $325-$450/mo. 979-219-3217. Large 2bedroom with office or 3bedroom. Recently updated, fenced, 2car carport, W/D, biking distance to TAMU. Rent $750-799/mo. Available August. 4units available! aggielandrentals.com 979-776-8984.
Available now 3/2 house with two car garage, remodled on inside, large fenced backyard, stainless appliances. 1708 Treehouse Trail. $1300/mo. 979-693-1448.
4/4.5 plus bonus room, like new. High ceilings, huge closets, large front porch, tile floors, all appliances, fenced backyard, many extras. $1750/mo. Preleasing for August. 979-229-6326. See photos and info at http://www.texagrentals.com/
Horse Lover’s Dream. 3bd/1ba, covered carport on 4acres wit pond and horse facilities. Minutes from TAMU. Recently updated all appliances including W/D. Pet and livestock friendly. Available August. Rent $1399/mo. aggielandrentals.com 979-776-8984
5/4.5, like new. High ceilings, huge closets, large front porch, tile floors, all appliances, many extras. $1750/mo. Preleasing for August. 979-229-6326. See photos and info at www.texagrentals.com
Available now 2/2 duplex, fenced yard, pets ok, great location, and on shuttle, $700/mo. 979-693-1448.
4/4 University Place condo, W/D, private bath, pool, on shuttle, student community, $300/room, Call 979-690-8213 or 979-422-9849.
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Looking for: huge closets, vanities longer than bathtubs, dedicated shoeracks, covered parking? 1/1, 2/2, 2/2.5. Falcon Point Condos. Broker/owner 979-777-5477. New townhouses close to campus. 4bd/4ba and 2bd/2ba available. On TAMU shuttle. Call JC/broker (254)721-6179, www.gamedaybcs.com Newer 1/1, 1/1.5 loft, 2/2, 3/3. Granite, ceramic, w/d, walk-in closets, cable and internet, shuttle. $820-$1560. Broker owner 979-777-5477. Nice! 4/2 2013-Rayburn. $1550/mo. Available Aug1st. Call Scott at 979-229-5007. Northgate. Newer 1/1, 2/2, 3/3 and 3/2. Washer/dryer. Walk to campus. Summer and 1 year leases okay. aggievillas.net. Call 979-255-5648. Now Leasing and pre-leasing for August! 4bdrm/2bth houses. Spacious floorplans. Great Location. Close to campus, wood floors, tile floors, ceiling fans, w/d, fenced yards, refridgerator, icemaker,lawncare. 979-776-6079, www.aggielandleasing.com Now preleasing large 3/2 duplexes, May-Aug leasing options, off of Holleman, on shuttle, view duplexes seven days a week, 979-774-4575. One month free rent on efficiencies and 2-bdrms, great move-in specials, free cable and ethernet. aggieapartment.com. Tamu shuttle route. 979-693-1906. Pre-lease for May or August 2/2 Duplex with large fence backyard. Pets ok, walk-in closets, great location, and shuttle. $775/mo. 979-693-1448. Storage for rent. Climate and non-climate. Starting at $29/month, and one month free. 979-693-0551. Summer house sublease. 2bd/$350/mo. W/D. University Oaks. Utilities paid. 281-865-2247. Sutter’s Mill 2bd/1.5ba Condo, $850/mo. deposit required, pets ok, pool, bus route, W/D, 361-563-8214. Two newer built 5/4’s for lease. Available 8/1. Northgate area! 281-814-0665
FOR SALE Huffy 24in. Blue, 15-speed ladies bike. Excellent condition, $60. Also have new cable-key lock, $10. (409)365-9726. New townhouses close to campus. 4bd/4ba and 2bd/2ba available. On TAMU shuttle. Call JC/broker (254)721-6179, www.gamedaybcs.com
GARAGE SALES HUGE GARAGE SALE! April 20 at Grace Bible Southwood, 8-1:30. Proceeds benefit adoption.
HELP WANTED Ags! Looking for summer work? Earn $9000.00 this summer, build your resume, great experience, call Taylor, 214-707-9145. Architectural autocad drafter. ENDS and COSI only. Call 694-7059. Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. aggieresponse@gmail.com City of Bryan now hiring lifeguards and water safety instructors, do not have to be certified, apply online bryantxjobs.com call 979-209-5222 for more information.
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HELP WANTED Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. Cotton Patch-College Station now hiring servers and greeters. Lunch availability desired. Apply at Rock Prairie and Hwy-6. An equal opportunity employer! Help needed to house-sit and care for animals at a ranch house in Plantersville. Person with some knowledge of horses required. Free rent, utilities, & horse boarding offered to chosen individual or couple. No yardwork required. Contact Debbie/Harry. hander1240@aol.com, 936-894-2767. Immediate opening. Energetic, high-energy office assistant for tele-marketing and busy real-estate office. 12:00-5:00pm. Call 979-693-3700 and ask for ext 437 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. 979-693-6683. Part-time job helping handicapped. Male student preferred. $360/mo. 5-10hrs/wk. 979-846-3376. Part-time summer help, apply in person, Conlee-Garrett Moving and Storage, 600 South Bryan Ave., Bryan. PT leasing agent, Saturdays a must. Call 979-693-1906. PT openings, customer sales/svc, no experience necessary, all majors welcome, start now for summer, internships available, 979-260-4555. STUDENTPAYOUTS.COM Paid survey takers needed in College Station. 100% free to join. Click on surveys. Summer childcare needed for 2 kids starting in June, $250 weekly, email resume with references to AGGIEKIDS@HOTMAIL.COM Wanted: Energetic people for Kids Klub After-School Program. Fall semester employment begins 08/19/13. Application deadline May 3. www.cstx.gov/kidsklub, 979-764-3831. You love to teach, and with Sylvan, that’s just what you get to do. Be part of the Sylvan team! We’re providing after school tutorials throughout the Brazos Valley and need reading and writing teachers and upper-level math and science teachers. It’s a great way to do what you love and earn extra money. Give us a call at 979-846-4988.
PETS 2 male Yorkie puppies, 2-3lbs, 4mo. old, $800, linda_d_54@yahoo.com, 979-324-2866.
REAL ESTATE B/CS. Sell/Buy/Invest! Michael McGrann TAMU ‘93 Civil Engineering 979-739-2035, mike@aggierealtor.com Nadia McGrann 979-777-6211, Town & Country Realty.
ROOMMATES 2 or 3 roommates needed for 4bd/4ba apartment. Fully furnished with W/D. $475/mo includes utilities. Contact Kendall at k_aggie14@neo.tamu.edu. 2-rooms available in 4bdrm home off of Graham. Female, non-partiers, mostly furnished. $450/mo. 903-456-6543. Two male roommates needed (Fall). 4bd/4ba condo (Gateway Villas). Fully furnised, W/D, $500/mo + share of utilities. 432-689-6026.
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