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Milwaukee prof to head psychology John Odon
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he Department of Psychology confirmed selection of new leadership this week. Paul Wellman, interim head of psychology since June, said Douglas Woods of the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee accepted the position of head of psychology. “Basically I stepped into this position because that allowed the depart-
ment to search for an external head,” Wellman said. “I actually served as department head from 1992 through 2003. I always knew that I would only be doing this job for a year.” As department head, Woods will be responsible for scholarship, graduate training and alterations to the undergraduate program. “The new department head will assume and develop further the strategic plan of the department,” Wellman said. “He will consult with the
different areas of the department and try to discern what is the best way for us to grow and to develop.” Woods will be the first department head hired from outside A&M in almost 30 years. Woods said accepting the offer as head of psychology at A&M is a big step up in national recognition. “To be able to be at a University with a very strong alumni base with very strong tradition: that’s very important to me as well,” he said.
Faculty elected a search committee and the dean appoints one or two members to the committee to select the department head. Woods said one of his first orders of business will be to expand the psychology clinic. “We’ll build a clinic that everyone in the state can access either by coming to A&M or by using tele-health services,” he said. Woods will assume the role of head of psychology Aug. 1.
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Senior electrical engineering major and Christian Scientist Ashton Jackson stands in front of the Christian Science building on Boyett Street.
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ass the bars of Northgate’s Boyett Street and the foam of the night’s first brew spills onto the floor. Laughter and music pour into the Saturday night air. Sunday morning on the same street, a few voices turn the words of a hymnal into song. Since 1956, the Christian Science Society of College Station has called Boyett Street “home.” Their services take place in the red brick building nestled behind the bars frequented by students on weekend nights. Christian Science focuses upon a
relationship with Jesus Christ, but places particular emphasis on the spiritual nature of human beings — medical issues are seen as issues that can be resolved through prayer alone. Savannah Jackson, a sophomore industrial engineering major and Christian Scientist, described the origin of “Christian” and “Science” in the name. “It’s Christian because it’s based on the Bible and Jesus’ teachings and it’s a science because it’s demonstrating the laws of God that Jesus proved,” Savannah said. The religion has historically experienced controversy because of their views on medical treatment. Christian Scientists have been prosecuted since the
Texas A&M women’s golf seniors Mary Michael Maggio and Sarah Beth Davis take up a co-leadership role heading into the mid-season opener. The Aggies visit Tallahassee, Fla., for the first semester tournament.
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advent of the religion for the death of children and adults with ordinarily treatable illnesses. Savannah said these deaths can be interpreted as the misapplication of the laws of God. “Christian Science is the law of God, and His laws must be applied,” Savannah said. “If applied incorrectly, you will not get the correct results. If you go in and try and solve a problem using the laws of physics, but you get Newton’s law messed up, then you can’t solve the problem. In Christian Science, you must have a clear understanding of the laws of God.” See Christian Science on page 4
A&M, Florida Duel The No. 14 ranked women’s basketball team faces off against the Gators on Thurdsay night at Reed arena. The Aggies look to extend their seven game win streak with a victory over Florida.
Lovett and Keen return to Aggieland
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Senior guard Elston Turner drives past Ole Miss defenders during the Aggies’ 69-67 victory on Wednesday. Turner finished the night with a Reed Arena record 37 points.
Turner’s record 37 lifts A&M over Ole Miss Drew Chambers
The Battalion lston Turner — only a month removed from dropping 40 points on Kentucky — scored a Reed Arena record 37 points against Ole Miss, leading Texas A&M to a 69-67 victory Wednesday evening. The senior guard finished the night 7-for-10 from beyond the arc and shooting 65 percent from the field, including a game clinching shot with 16 seconds remaining. Elston scored 12 of the first 14 points for the Aggies, making the assist for the other two. After the game, Elston said it was nothing like his career-best game against Kentucky, but that it felt good to make shots. “It didn’t really feel like Kentucky,” Elston said. “I have just been in a shooting slump. I started hitting shots and my teammates did a great job of find-
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ing me. It was a fun game to play.” After early struggles by the Rebels, it was evident that Reed Arena had turned into a hostile environment. During the past few games, both Missouri and Ole Miss uncharacteristically struggled from the floor. A&M held Ole Miss to 45 percent shooting and seven points lower than their season average of 75. A&M head coach Billy Kennedy said the problem is partially due to the team defense played on the SEC leading scorer Marshall Henderson. “We started [freshman guard] Alex Caruso on him,” Kennedy said. “Alex set the tone. Our team was really locked in and we had guys that wanted to guard him.” The Aggies held Henderson to just 10 points and, See Turner on page 5
COURTESY
Texas country artist Robert Earl Keen, Class of 1978, sings one of his familiar songs of Aggieland.
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The Battalion ountry singer-songwriters and former Texas A&M students Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett are returning to Aggieland to perform an acoustic concert Thursday night in Rudder Auditorium. The performers, known for their Texas country hits, will play their most popular songs and share the stories behind them in the upcoming show, giving students a glimpse back into what started it all for the artists. “It’s always great fun coming back to College Station. It feels like coming home,” Lyle Lovett said. Stephanie Shargal, senior interdisciplinary studies major and MSC Town Hall Committee Chair, said Keen and Lovett make a dream concert for the organization and A&M. “We are so excited to bring these
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Aggies back to their hometown. It should be a very nostalgic and personal concert for Lyle and Robert as well as everyone in attendance.” Shargal said the concert will have a more informal feel, allowing students an interactive and laid-back experience. “There will be a relaxed atmosphere with a show that will make it feel like you’re just hanging out with some friends,” Shargal said. “We don’t really plan the shows ahead of time,” Lovett said. “Each show has been different than the last on this short tour, so we’ll see what happens that night.” Keen and Lovett were neighbors in College Station and played together on Keen’s front porch on Church Street while undergraduates at Texas See Concert on page 2
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