The Battalion - November 30, 2018

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Dary Dega opened Degallery to spread art education in Bryan-College Station.

An artist’s home Local gallery boasts interesting origins

By Savannah Mehrtens @SJMehrtens Tucked away in a strip center next to the No. 6 fire station, a local painting venue and music school provides the community with high-end lessons in the arts.

Dary Dega, owner and president of Degallery, opened the business about two years ago out of a desire to promote the fine arts for all ages, while providing a home for artists to teach others.

Born and raised in Russia, Dega grew up traveling

across much of Europe with her family because her father’s career as a scientist took him to many different countries. She said her interest in the arts began when she was only four years old.

As Dega grew older and began to think of her future, her parents told her that art was not an option and that she needed to find a different career path. Following her parent’s wishes, she received a medical degree in Moscow at the age of 23, and pursued a career in the Russian government’s health department.

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Sophomore Kayla Wells earned 16 points and eight rebounds in the Aggie’s home loss against Lamar Univeristy.

A&M women’s basketball loses to Lamar at home

By Abigail Ochoa @AbigailOchoa88 No. 17 Texas A&M women’s basketball broke its 10-game home winning streak with a 74-68 loss to the Lamar University Cardinals in the sixth annual elementary school day on Thursday morning at Reed Arena.

The game began unlike any other, since it was announced hours before the game that sophomore guard and team leader Chennedy Carter would not play due to a game suspension for violating team attendance rules.

“What we’ve got to do is realize we have a lot of games like this. It doesn’t matter who’s in our starting lineup,” A&M head coach Gary Blair said about the team’s performance.

“We’re the bullseye on every team that comes into Reed Arena in non-conference.”

In the past five games this season, Carter has been a leader on the scoreboard, with a total of 95 points, 22 assists and averages 19 points per game.

Blair said regardless of whether the Aggies had Carter, the team should have rallied and taken advantage of Lamar’s mistakes on the court because he’s seen it happen in past seasons.

“I’ve played without Jordan Jones before, I’ve played without Tavarsha Williams, I’ve played without a lot of players before [and] we were able to win a ballgame,” Blair said. “Everybody’s on scholarship here, there’s no partials. So everybody better start earning and getting better and playing the game with a little bit more poise.”

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The Texas A&M Percussion Studio performs at Aggie soccer games, Songfest and other A&M events.

Drumroll, please Percussion Studio to host end-of-semester concert

By Navid Nathani @nathaninavid Using basketballs, coffee cups and brooms as instruments, Texas A&M’s Percussion Studio is no average band.

The Percussion Studio’s Big Show, Carol of the Cowbells, will be in Rudder Theatre on Saturday at 7:30 p.m., featuring around 14 ensembles with about half using unconventional instruments. Each ensemble ranges from three to five minutes and the show will last about an hour and 30 minutes with a short intermission in the middle. Tickets to the show can be purchased at the door or at tx.ag/pstix.

Cody Shoop, chemical engineering senior and president

of Percussion Studio, said the group is popular because of its student-led mentality.

“I really liked drumline in high school, but at A&M to be in the drumline you have to be in the Corps,” Shoop said. “I was introduced to this organization at the MSC open house and found a lot of people that were in the same boat: wanting to join the drumline but not be a part of the Corps. The members create their own music or perform covers for the show.

We really do anything that sounds fun.”

Shoop said he is excited to show the audience the studio’s creativity. The group plays a lot of Stomp-style music, while using unconventional items.

“This year I’m most excited for our ensemble with balloons, where we release pressure at different tempos,” Shoop said.

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Assistant professor of communication Anna Wolfe co-authored “Sex and Stigma,” a book that discusses the interaction between legal brothels and their surrounding communities.

Studying stigma in the sex industry

Professor’s new book covers research on Nevada brothels

By Salvador Garcia @SalGarJr

The world’s oldest profession often comes with a heavy stigma, but Anna Wolfe’s research dispels misconceptions and sheds light on the lives of sex workers in the legal brothels of Nevada.

Before arriving at Texas A&M in 2016, assistant professor Wolfe spent three years at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she became interest-

ed in the state’s legal brothels. This research led her to write the book “Sex and Stigma,” set for release on Jan. 15 and co-authored by fellow-scholar Sarah J. Blithe and Breanna Mohr, a master’s student at the University of Nevada, Reno, and full-time sex worker.

As an organizational communication scholar, Wolfe said she was initially looking at the complex relationship between brothels and the communities housing them. Wolfe said the presence of legal brothels is not always desired by locals, but they exist with an agreement of higher taxes, which boosts the community.

“I’m not from Nevada, but I learned really quickly that the brothels play a really important role in communities,” Wolfe said. “That tax money supports all sorts of things. In rural counties in particular, there are entire school districts that couldn’t exist if it weren’t for the tax dollars from the rural brothels.”

Wolfe said she became interested in the stories of the sex workers and the stigma attached to this line of work.

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The 71st Student Senate passed multiple resolutions in their Nov. 28 meeting, including a condemnation of Class Councils’ removal of a stop at the Lawrence Sullivan Ross statue from the 2018 Elephant Walk.

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By Lauren Slusher @LaurenSlusher10 At its last meeting of the fall semester, the Texas A&M Student Senate weighed in on the controversy surrounding this year’s Elephant Walk.

With a vote of 27-18 with one abstention, the Senate passed a resolution condemning Class Councils’ decision to remove a stop at the Lawrence Sullivan Ross statue from the walk’s route.

The resolution requests that the stop be reincorporated into future Elephant Walks. Ross was a former A&M president, Texas governor and Confederate general. His statue in Academic Plaza has been a focal point for traditions and protests.

PERCUSSION CONTINUED “We also make use of brooms and basketballs this year. The show alternates between conventional and unconventional ensembles.”

According to Colleen Averill, biomedical science junior and social officer, members of the group have been playing the same instruments for years.

Trying unconventional ensembles makes the show a bit more interesting for the performers and the audience.

“Right before the semester, we make a group chat where we just throw out

Those supporting the resolution argued the stop should be included because of previous A&M traditions and out of respect for Ross’ contributions to A&M during his time as president.

“Ross oversaw the beginnings of The Battalion, the Aggie Ring, the Ross Volunteers, the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band, the first intercollegiate game against t.u. and took deliberate action to ban all hazing and encourage the instruction of the first woman on campus,” the resolution reads.

However, many senators argued Ross’ history as a Confederate general makes minority students uncomfortable.

“There are still students on this campus that feel uncomfortable because they are historically marginalized groups,” said Freshman Caucus Senator Iman Ahmed. “We’re not bashing Sul-

ly. We still recognize the good things he did for this university, but we have to keep in mind that he was still a Confederate Army general. This resolution only supports students who are not affected by that history.”

Student Body President Amy Sharp expressed her disappointment that the Student Senate passed the resolution.

“Although I respect the authors and the sponsors of the bill, I am disappointed it passed,” Sharp said. “I’m curious whether any of authors, sponsors or anyone who voted on behalf of their constituents tonight took the time in the last to weeks to meet with their constituents. It’s our job to represent student voices, and I find it difficult if not impossible to do that without actually talking to the students we represent.”

ideas,” Averill said. “Sometimes people find music online or write their own music. We have conventional ensembles, but I like to lead the more ‘out there’ ones. Last year we got a bunch of newspapers and did a comedy piece.

This year there’s a stage fight in our broom ensemble. Our bits are full of dramatic faces and movements.”

Computer engineer junior Zac Hein said the show is a bit more theatrical than others. For example, the performers will wear a different costume for each piece.

“One of them this year we are all

dressed up in Santa gear,” Hein said.

“For the coffee cup ensemble, we are dressed in business wear as if the company is taking a coffee break. For the basketball one, we are dressed in jerseys.”

Hein said he has received great feedback from prior shows.

“Being a student-led production, it isn’t the most professionally made, but the passion that everyone in this organization has really comes through in the pieces,” Hein said. “It really shows the emotion and everything we worked for all throughout the semester.”

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The walls of Degallery are filled with a wide variety of paintings by gallery owner Dary Dega.

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a physics professor at Texas A&M, the couple and their children moved to College Station.

Their daughter loves art and music, but one of the first things Dega noticed when searching for programs for her was the lack of traditional art education in the area.

Since she could not find the type of art or music school she was looking for, Dega’s husband encouraged her to open one herself. Over time, Dega

WOLFE CONTINUED at the brothels, many of whom are mothers and students, are often there because alternative work options don’t support their needs, Wolfe said.

“They come to the brothels after viewing alternatives, and I think that’s important to recognize,” Wolfe said.

“Some women go there because they like to have sex. There’s also a sense that these are things that people have been told they’re supposed to feel shame about, but they find a non-judgmental community in the legal brothel setting.”

Wolfe said people unfamiliar with

converted an empty room into the space of creativity that it is now.

Karine Gil, Class of 2005, was Dega’s daughter’s piano teacher when the family first arrived in College Station, and she eventually became a teacher at Degallery. “[Dega] had plans to start something beautiful with the art and I supported her brilliant idea and I said ‘Okay, that is perfect. We can work together, and I could do the music because I have many years of teaching music lessons,’” Gil said.

Violin instructor Natalie Burns was

introduced to Degallery through a coworker and now teaches at the studio.

“I think the arts education is crucial and I can’t reiterate enough that I just wish there was more of it,” Burns said.

“I know that there’s so many resources within our public schools and even in our private schools, but just to do it outside of school is just such a creative outlet for kids that I feel like if they learn it young, they’ll grow up with it and they’ll always have a talent to fall back on.”

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the legal brothels tend to stereotype sex workers. However, not all sex workers come from a bad background. Many women in the legal brothels are there for similar reasons people do other jobs: flexible schedules, financial stability or enjoyment, according to Wolfe.

“A lot of the reasons why women chose the brothels are as much a criticism of more traditional organizations as they are an explanation for what’s good about brothels,” Wolfe said.

“People come to the brothels because their work-life balance is not good with other options.”

Co-author Breanna Mohr, 27, said she began working in the industry at the

age of 20. Recently, she has been politically active in protecting the jobs of those employed by the brothels, many of whom are not sex workers. Though she was originally afraid to speak openly about her job as a sex worker, Mohr said she began to feel more comfortable with her identity and came out publicly after taking one of Wolfe’s classes.

“Working with her provided me with a great support system and made me a better writer, a better researcher, a better everything really,” Mohr said.

“It was just inspiring to see the work that she does and to have someone that believes in me. It’s just a great feeling.

I just love her so much.”

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AROUND THE SEC A LOOK AT THE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP

By Dylan Poitevint @Poitite

2018 was yet another big football season for the Southeastern Conference. Eight of the 14 members in the conference have been ranked in this week’s College Football Playoff Top 25 Poll, with four teams ranked in the top 10. The SEC has also produced 11 bowl-eligible teams who will represent the conference come bowl season — the most of any conference. New faces led storied programs this season, including head coaches Jimbo Fisher, Dan Mullen, Joe Moorhead, Chad Morris, Jeremy Pruitt and Matt Luke, who all took over their respective programs for the first time this year. All in all, the SEC has proved to be the nation’s top conference once again, and all eyes are focused on this year’s rematch between No. 1 Alabama and No. 4 Georgia for the conference title.

Here’s a look at the upcoming SEC Championship: Offense: This matchup pits the top offenses from both the Eastern and Western divisions against one another.

Alabama enters as the No. 4 offense in the nation, averaging 538 yards per game. The Tide has maintained a perfect record behind an average margin of victory of 35 points. Alabama’s offensive proficiency is due in part to the outstanding performance of sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa leads the nation’s Heisman discussion with 3,189 passing yards, 36 touchdowns and only two interceptions. Meanwhile, Georgia ranks 13th nationally in total offense and averages 480 yards per game. Sophomore quarterback Jake Fromm leads the Bulldogs with 2,236 passing yards and 24 touchdowns.

Fromm’s ability was questioned after Georgia’s loss to LSU, but he responded with big wins over Florida and Kentucky on the way to the division title. Both squads will be evenly matched, so it will come down to consistency and preventing turnovers.

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Defense: Both teams feature stout defenses that rank in the top tier of the nation. Alabama ranks sixth in the nation and only allows 282 yards per game to opposing offenses. The Tide’s defense also displayed its true potential in back-to-back shutout performances against LSU and Mississippi State. Meanwhile, Georgia’s defensive unit has dominated nearly everyone it faces. The Bulldogs are ranked 12th nationally in total defense and are first in the Eastern division. Georgia has a younger unit that is capable of making big plays and has held opposing teams to 303 yards per game on average. The Bulldog’s defense could pose a significant problem for Alabama, which showed some slight weakness against a similar defense in Mississippi State. If the Bulldogs can slow the Tide, especially in the air, then this game could swing either way.

Keys to Win: The key for Alabama’s success is the same as it’s been all season — Tua Tagovailoa. The Heisman frontrunner has transformed Alabama’s offense into a dominant air attack and also has the ability to make plays on his feet. If Tagovailoa feels comfortable and finds a rhythm, then Alabama will complete their journey to the College Football Playoff in dominant fashion. On the other hand, the key for Georgia’s success is how well they play defense.

When it comes to playing the Crimson Tide, it’s very difficult to match their offensive output. That is why it’s crucial to try and slow their offensive attack and make the game a defensive struggle. Mississippi State successfully slowed Alabama but couldn’t score, and Georgia could very well take advantage of their opportunities.

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban won the national championship in five of his SEC championship appearances.

Prediction: Alabama 38, Georgia 21

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Sophomore Aaliyah Wilson led A&M with 17 points in Thursday’s game against Lamar.

During A&M’s performance in the first quarter, the effects of Carter’s absence became noticeable. Lamar dominated the court and didn’t allow the Aggies to get ahead once in the quarter.

Freshman forward Miya Crump and senior guard Chastadie Barrs led the Cardinals with nine points each, with Crump earning her points from three successful 3-pointers.

Entering the second quarter down 2321, A&M showed some fight as sophomore guard Kayla Wells became the leader on the court. Wells had eight points, two assists and five total rebounds in this quarter alone.

Along with sophomore guard Aaliyah

Wilson’s nine points and sophomore center Ciera Johnson’s seven points, the Aggies led for four minutes of the 10-minute quarter. Despite the change of pace, A&M was unable to hold Lamar before halftime as the Cardinals pulled ahead 39-35.

Lamar head coach Robin Harmony said starting the game with a lot of intensity and pressure is something her team excels at and tries to accomplish in every matchup.

“We are a full-court pressing team,” Harmony said. “We really don’t think we are quote unquote a good defensive team yet. That’s kind of what we’ve hung our hat on — full court press, run and jump, making you play faster than you want to play and then maybe having the wrong person shoot the ball.”

The next two quarters were similar for the Aggies. The Cardinals continued

to control the scoreboard and, despite finishing with 22 personal fouls, didn’t let A&M gain from their mistakes. The Cardinals scored more points in three of the four quarters and used their 7-of-23 3-point success to move ahead of A&M, who went for its first 3-pointer at the end of the fourth quarter.

With the loss, A&M moves to 4-2 on the season while Lamar advances to 5-3.

Harmony said a win against a Sweet Sixteen team like A&M, gives the team confidence going into conference play.

“They know they can go in and play,” Harmony said. “We go right on the road again and play Kansas State, a Big 12 team.

That is huge. ... No matter what would happen today, we knew that we got better and we knew that we were getting ready to play in our conference.”

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Holiday activities in the Bryan-College Station area include a festive First Friday and multiple parades to kick off the holiday season in Aggieland.

Celebrating the holidays in Aggieland Students and community members celebrate season with events in Bryan-College Station

By Jane Turchi @JaneTurchi As the holidays approach, many students are looking for ways to celebrate their time off from classes and enjoy the Christmas spirit without breaking the bank. Fortunately, Bryan-College Station hosts many events to make Aggie spirits bright.

Swipe Out Hunger The holiday season is a great time to give back. Swipe Out Hunger allows students with dining plans to donate meal trades at Sbisa and the Commons from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today to help other students in need. Kinesiology senior Megan Ford is a member of the 12th Can food pantry, which puts on the event.

“People are in need at all times of year, but the holidays can be an extra stress on people,” Ford said.

According to Ford, the Swipe Out Hunger campaign started last fall and donations were distributed in the spring of 2018.

Last year, the group’s goal of raising 1,500 meals was met in

only three days and the donated meals were reallocated to students in need. The students can simply swipe their ID as if they had purchased a meal plan.

Bryan-College Station Christmas Parade Taking place Dec. 2 at 2 p.m., the Bryan-College Station Christmas parade is a can’t-miss holiday event. Missy Pollard grew up participating in the parade and is now part of the College Station Parade committee.

“The theme this year is Christmas around the world, so I’m really excited to see the diversity that’s going to bring,” Pollard said. “The look on kids’ faces as they see Santa come down Texas Avenue is just amazing.”

Unlike the downtown parade, the Bryan-College Station Parade begins on University Drive and travels down Texas Avenue. According to Pollard, spectators should arrive early as streets will close for the parade at 1 p.m.

“I just think it’s one of the biggest community events that spreads across Bryan and College Station,” Pollard said. “I think it would help a student just connect with the actual local community.”

December First Friday A popular destination throughout the year, downtown Bryan hosts some of the area’s biggest holiday events.

Katelyn Brown is the events coordinator at the Downtown

Bryan Association, who is responsible for planning First Friday.

According to Brown, December’s First Friday is one event that will get community members in the holiday spirit.

“We have quite a few of our holiday events that make the season really magical,” Brown said. “Whether you’re from this area or not, it’s very easy to just feel very welcome and want to continue to comeback to downtown Bryan over and over again because of the atmosphere down here.”

The event will include live music at the Palace Theater, and members of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band are also scheduled to perform.

Lighted Christmas Parade Downtown Bryan will also host the Lighted Christmas Parade. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 14, the parade will travel from 24th and Bryan Street down Main Street.

“Of the two parades in our area, it’s the lighted Christmas parade at night which is a little bit magical with all the lights that we have on our buildings,” Brown said.

Many local businesses will be open late for the event.

“What’s so special is that you know whether you are from this area or not you can find so many great holiday gifts,” Brown said. “They are all locally owned, so when you go into those stores, you’re directly talking to the owners.”

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