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Barbara Bush to be buried in College Station Leaders at Texas A&M and around the world express condolences By Luke Henkhaus & Taylor Fennell Barbara Bush died Tuesday evening with her husband, former President George H.W. Bush, by her side. “A former First Lady of the United States of America and relentless proponent of family literacy, Barbara Pierce Bush passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 92,” the official statement from the Office of George H. W. Bush read. Wife of the 41st president and mother of 43rd President George W. Bush, Barbara Bush had been battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure, leading to a series of recent hospitalizations. On Sunday, the office of George H.W. Bush announced the former First Lady had decided to forgo additional medical treatment in favor of comfort care. Barbara Pierce was born in Manhattan in 1925 and raised in Rye, New York. She met George Herbert Walker Bush at a Christmas dance when they were teenagers. The two were engaged shortly before he began his service as a naval aviator in the Pacific Theater of WWII, and were married on Jan. 6, 1945, shortly after his return. At the time, she was 19 and he was 20. An update on the 41st president’s feelings in the wake of his wife’s death was provided by his chief of staff, Jean Becker,

Tuesday night. “He of course is broken hearted to lose his beloved Barbara, his wife of 73 years,” the statement said. “He held her hand all day today and was at her side when left this good earth (sic).” The former president appreciates the outpouring of support and well-wishes and remains determined to be there for his family, the statement said. “It will not surprise all of you who know him and love him, that he also is being stoic and strong, and is being lifted up by his large and supportive family,” the statement said. During her time in the White House and in the years that followed, Barbara Bush was especially dedicated to improving nation-wide literacy through a variety of reading education programs for children and adults. The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library became a home for some of her literacy outreach programs, including one in 2015, in which children from across the globe tuned in to hear the former first lady read a book and answer their questions. The former first lady’s lasting influence on Texas A&M was described by University System Chancellor John Sharp in a statement on Twitter. “Today, the Aggie nation is mourning a family member,” Sharp said. “In a very real sense Barbara Bush was a mother figure to all Aggies because of her towering example of selfless service to family and nation. She endeared herself to us forever.” Student Body President Bobby Brooks

also took to Twitter, expressing gratitude and paying respects to the former first lady. “Condolences to the Bush family during these tough times, and I am thankful for all that they have done for Texas A&M University,” Brooks said. “I admire Barbara for being able to pass with such dignity.” Barbara Bush’s most recent appearance in Aggieland was in 2017 at the Deep From the Heart hurricane relief Concert in Reed Arena. She attended alongside her husband and eldest son, as well as the three other living former presidents and a lineup of musical guests, including Lady Gaga and Lyle Lovett. She is survived by her husband, George H.W. Bush, and children George W. Bush, Jeb Bush, Neil Bush, Marvin Bush and Dorothy Bush Koch, as well as 17 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and her brother, Scott Pierce. Following a public memorial in Houston on Friday, a private funeral service will be held on Saturday, with around 1,500 attendees expected, including several former presidents and first ladies, according to ABC 13. The body of Barbara Bush will be transported to College Station for a burial ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Saturday afternoon. During the library’s planning process, the former first lady and her husband chose a burial site on the library grounds to be their final resting place. She will be laid to rest alongside her daughter Pauline Robinson “Robin” Bush, who died of leukemia in 1953 at the age of 3.

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Former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away on Tuesday at the age of 92.

Student led vigil honors former first lady Over 100 gathered to remember Barbara Bush By Jordan Burnham @RJordanBurnham

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Students organized a vigil at the George H.W. Bush Library in memory of Barbara Bush.

Tuesday night, at the Presidential Pond beside the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, a vigil was held to honor the memory of the late Barbara Bush. Students from the Bush School were the primary organizers of this event, and decided to plan this vigil upon hearing about the passing of Barbara Bush. The vigil brought over 100 students and community members together with the lighting of candles,

singing of hymns and a moment of silence to honor the legacy of the former first lady. Morgan Gray, public service and administration graduate student, was one of the primary organizers of the event. She spoke of the significant impact the late Barbara Bush had on students. “I think I speak not only for myself but for the rest of the Bush School student population when I say that we very much admire the Bush family in general, and in all that we do we strive to replicate their devotion and public service,” Gray said. Gray said students are grateful for the time and selfless dedication Barbara Bush committed to the school. “We all owe a lot to Mrs. Bush,

especially she has embodied what it means to be a true public servant for her entire life,” Gray said. “We all very much admire her, and she herself has left a lasting legacy that all Bush students strive to embody in some way.” A moment of prayer and reflection was offered to attendees of the vigil, which Gray said was an important aspect of the event. “We felt it was not only necessary, but it would be quite wrong if we didn’t come together and pray for the family,” Gray said. Elizabeth Thomas, public service and administration graduate student, said she came to the vigil to pay her respects to the Bush family. VIGIL ON PG. 4

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President Trump signed off on 25 percent tariff on steel and a 10 percent tariff on aluminum on March 15 to makeup for workers who lost their jobs.

Texans eye Trump’s tariffs How executive order could affect business in Texas By Taylor Fennell @TaylorPaige1299 Although President Donald Trump’s new 25 percent tariff on steel was designed to support steel workers who lost their jobs to automation, some Texans are arguing they may be hurt by the new trade policy. On March 2, the president tweeted, “... trade wars are good, and easy to win ...” Less than two weeks later, on March 15, he signed an executive order implementing a 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent tariff on aluminum, which would go into effect 15 days later. Some Texans, including Senator John Cornyn, are keeping an eye on the tariffs and watching for unplanned repercussions. During his visit to College Station on March 28, Cornyn said he trusts the president’s instincts on the economy and business, but is concerned about some of the trade policies com-

ing out of the administration. “Some of the trade actions could well have unintended consequences,” Cornyn said. “When I met recently with the Texas Farm Bureau, they were concerned that some of the markets that had been opened up to the things we grow and produce here in the United States would be cut off, because of retaliation and of course, those costs for aluminum and steel ultimately get passed on down to the consumer [and] increase the price of those goods.” Raymond Robertson, professor and holder of the Helen and Roy Ryu Chair in Economics and Government, said research shows steel tariffs can result in major disputes. “There’s some evidence that suggests economic conflicts, like a trade war, can lead to physical conflicts, which we definitely want to avoid,” Robertson said. “Having said that, a trade war is in nobody’s real interest, so we hope that cooler heads will prevail and that we can stop the tariff TARIFFS ON PG. 3

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The opening of newly constructed White Creek Community Center has been scheduled for April 2018.

White Creek awaits new facilities Community center to open at the end of this month By Diana Paredes @paredesaguilera Residents of White Creek Apartments have waited for a new facility to open on their side of campus. The opening of White Creek Community Center, scheduled for near the end of the month, has been on the radar for students and residents of the area. This building, which will be closer to the

apartments than other facilities, will house numerous services for students on the west side of campus, including dining, a community learning center, recreational areas, tutoring and a convenience store. Sara McCoy, coordinator for Academic Support Initiatives, said students who go to the new community center will be able to enjoy a wide range of activities that help promote a diverse college experience. “I think the students will most appreciate the proximity of all the amenities that will be offered in

the White Creek Community Center,” McCoy said. “There will be a brand new Community Learning Center (CLC) with 36 open access computers connected to Aggie Print and a variety of individual and group study spaces. There will be a game room area with things such as pool tables and video game consoles, as well as basketball and volleyball courts outside.” McCoy said there will also be a large academic support center open for all students. “Residence Life’s Academic WHITE CREEK ON PG. 2

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“Isle of Dogs” is a quirky, flawed adventure Wes Anderson’s latest film is fun, but leaves something to be desired Keagan Miller @KeaganMlr

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Actor Bill Murphy voices Boss, a character in “Isle of Dogs.”

sle of Dogs” is director Wes Anderson’s latest film. Similar to his other works, it is an exercise in style above all else, and while the film can be hilariously funny and delightful to watch, it is not without its problems. “Isle of Dogs” is filmed in gloriously well done stop motion. Every shot was painstakingly planned and modeled with actual props and sets. The amount of work which went into making the film is absolutely staggering, but the magnificent visuals the crew achieved were certainly worth the effort. Visually, the film is an absolute marvel, a wonder. Each scene is beautiful in new ways, and the stop motion style lends itself very well to Anderson’s story about talking dogs. Anderson’s distinctive deadpan, matter-of-fact style of dialogue is ever present throughout the film, and it does an excellent job of setting the tone. The film is a comedy which derives much

WHITE CREEK CONTINUED Support Initiatives Office will now be located in the WCCC, providing additional resources and support to students as they navigate their college experiences,” McCoy said. “Finally, there will be several food options available in the dining area that will be a great convenience.” Although these resources might not seem new to some students living on main campus, McCoy said this will be unlike any other on the west side of campus. “While some of the features in the WCCC are similar to those offered in some of our other residential facilities, such as The Commons, The Gardens and Hullabaloo,” McCoy said. “It will be the first of its kind on West Campus.” Aside from a student’s typical day-to-day experience at the White Creek Community Center, McCoy said students will be able to enjoy more distinct opportunities with the university’s faculty. “In addition to the physical spaces offered within the facility, like the CLC and Game Room, we’ll be bringing additional programming and events to the space for the students,” McCoy said. “We’ll be launching a brand new series called ‘Dessert with a Dean’ that will bring different deans from across campus to join smaller groups of students in a more personal setting for dialogue and, of course, desserts.” Kumail Sye, business administration freshman, has been living at White Creek Apartments for the past year, and said many of his fellow residents have been anxiously awaiting

of its humor from its insistence you take it seriously. The characters are on a mission, and no matter how silly it may seem to viewers, they are all shown to be very determined. It’s a fun ride, you just have to accept it and go with the flow. The film has been accused of cultural appropriation and racism against the Japanese. I’m not going to get overly political, but I will say I could see why some people would have problems with the film and its setting. Anderson’s decision to have the film take place in a fictional Japanese city was apparently an arbitrary one. The director admitted in a press conference at the Berlin Film Festival the story could have taken place anywhere, and the setting was ultimately decided by his own love for Japanese culture and desire to set a film in one of his favorite locations. However, this choice did create some problems. There is a translation problem in the film. The dogs, who are the primary characters, all speak English, but the human characters speak Japanese. Anderson tries to overcome this problem by introducing a translator to essentially voice over all the important Japanese lines. However, the result is less than ideal, as it disembodies the voices

the community center’s dining options. “They kept pushing back the opening date of the center, which I guess kind of irritated some people here,” Sye said. “They have to go all the way on campus just to get a decent meal, and I really think that for most of us, we would have much rather had it open sooner than later because it’s going to be an incredibly useful addition to this side of campus.” Kiara Dietze, forensic and investigative sciences freshman, agreed with Sye about the difficulties in finding dining options close to White Creek Apartments. Dietze said she is happy to have the ability to stay close to home and not have to travel back to main campus as often. “I’m really excited for it, especially because we don’t have that much around here,” Dietze said. “We basically have to go all the way on campus to go do things like eat. It’s also a lot nicer for us if we ever want to bring someone here and want to have dinner or something like that. It would be nice if we didn’t have to go all the way back on campus rather than just be here.” Dietze said she is glad incoming freshmen will have an easier time using their meal plans since the community center is so close to the apartments. “We have kitchens here, which is nice,” Dietze said. “At the same time though, we are also required to have a meal plan because we are still technically living on campus. So you can imagine it’s a lot, and it is kind of difficult to go use those meal plans. Even though I am still on the lowest meal plan, it is still kind of a pain to go all the way on campus if it’s not near my classes.”

from the Japanese characters, and at times gives the impression they are all the same. This isn’t helped by the stereotypical portrayal of the Japanese characters, or the fact one of the only human activists within the film isn’t Japanese at all, rather a blonde foreign exchange student from America who insists on speaking English to everyone. Cultural appropriation aside, the plot and pacing of the movie could have used a little work. Certain aspects seemed rushed and underdeveloped, and while there weren’t any gaping holes in the plot, I got the impression it isn’t the kind of story you want to think too hard about. If you’re a Wes Anderson fan, I would absolutely recommend seeing this hilarious, if slightly flawed, film. If you’re not a Wes Anderson fan, you should be. Unfortunately, “Isle of Dogs” is not Anderson’s best work. It’s quirky and fun as ever, and the stop motion filmography is absolutely breathtaking, but it doesn’t hold a candle to the likes of “Moonrise Kingdom.” Anderson can do better. Keagan Miller is a general studies sophomore and Life & Arts reporter for The Battalion.

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The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy teamed up with 180 Degrees Consulting to host the Nonprofit Pitch Competition, inspired by the TV show “Shark Tank.”

Nonprofits compete for a cause Five organizations will pitch their ideas to a set of judges in first annual pitch contest at Texas A&M By Chad Anderson @Chad_Anderson24 The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy and 180 Degree Consulting at Texas A&M are hosting the first annual Nonprofit Pitch Competition to bring operational strategies together for a good cause. Five local nonprofit organizations are going to pitch their ideas to judges in a competition based on the TV show “Shark Tank” at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library on Friday. The winner will receive $5,000. The organizations competing are Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach, Northway Farms, Mission Reclaimed, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the Down Syndrome Association of the Brazos Valley. Founded in September 2007 by Nat Ware, 180 Degrees Consulting came to A&M in 2014. Jay Schlaegel, director of external affairs for 180 Degrees Consulting and business honors junior, was in charge of organizing the event. “The whole purpose of this event is to encourage and reinforce the practice of bringing local nonprofits together to serve the community and build relationships with the students at Texas A&M as well, while creating a better Brazos Valley around us,” Schlaegel said. The consultancy for nonprofits and social enterprises have spread to over 35 countries with 87 branches and is the only such organization in Texas. “Last year I was at a conference talking to a sponsor, and it was one of those things where I sat there of how we can bring something together through the university while also combining something with what we stand for and to impact

social outcomes together and it all just simply fell together,” Schlaegel said. Hannah Tarrillion, 180 Degrees Consulting president and supply chain management senior, has been with the organization for three-and-a-half years. Her roles range from consultant to team leader and internal director. “The qualities that we’re trying to possess in the competition are the ideas that follow our mission statement to achieve operational strategies through high social outcomes,” Tarrillion said. The event will be judged by sponsors who attend the event, alongside William Brown, professor and director of the Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Bush School. Event sponsors include JCPenny, Capgemini, Accenture SCC and AT&T. “The toughest part about having this event put together is reaching out to the corporate sponsors to fund the event, and it all honestly came through in the last few weeks through our GoFundMe pages and other contributions,” 180 Degrees Consultant team member and senior business management consultant Lily Tunnel said. Tunnel is responsible for the funding and sponsoring the event. She helped gather the applications and proposals evaluated for the competition. Over 30 different nonprofits applied, and the best five were chosen. The sponsoring and funding was set up though a GoFundMe page. “With this event, you want to see a lasting legacy stick, whether it’s through 180 Degrees, the Bush School or even with one of these organizations competing with their ideas, it’s all about leaving that mark on your work,” Tunnel said. The competition will be open to the public on Friday, April 20, at the Bush Library starting at 10:30 a.m.

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TARIFFS CONTINUED escalation that would shut down trade.” Robertson said previous attempts at similar tariffs have failed due to foreign retaliatory measures. “If you look at the last several administrations, you can see very easily that these types of tariffs do not last very long, because other countries are very precise and surgical with their retaliation and it turns out not to be worth it,” Robertson said. “So usually, these tariffs seem to be pretty temporary.” Tariffs can create problems before they are implemented, according to Robertson. “I think it’s important to mention that the tariffs have an important effect, even before they go into effect, because they affect people’s expectations of future prices, and that actually affects the

future’s markets and so you can actually see the distortions that come from tariffs before any tariffs actually get put into place,” Robertson said. Scott Slusher, Class of 1991 and CEO and president of PID Energy LLC, which manufactures the only oil pumping units created with North American steel, said his business can be negatively impacted by the steel tariff. Slusher said his company received letters stating that prices would increase from steel suppliers when the tariffs were announced. “When the tariffs are applied to the incoming steel, that overall increases the price for steel,” Slusher said. “The U.S. steel mills are able to increase their prices because their overseas competitors have tariffs applied, which has allowed them to have room to increase.” Slusher said the primary issue with the tariff is it doesn’t apply to finished

goods, which means imported finished goods are less expensive than domestic finished goods because U.S. manufacturers are paying higher steel prices. “The main thing is, if the finished goods from China that are made predominantly of the products the tariffs are targeting, like in this case, steel and aluminum, if they aren’t subject to the same tariff, then the U.S. manufacturers like ourselves will be put at a disadvantage,” Slusher said. “So where the tariff may help the steel mills, it puts us at a disadvantage.” Cornyn said representatives are working with the president to ensure successful trade policy. “People like me are talking to the president and his advisors on a regular basis, trying to make sure that we don’t make a mistake when it comes to trade and we don’t reverse these trades,” Cornyn said.

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