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Smoking policy Texas A&M issued a change to the University’s tobacco policy on campus Thursday, Sept. 20. Previously, smoking was only prohibited in all campus structures. The prohibited smoking area has been expanded to include: sidewalks, parking lots, walkways and attached parking structures immediately adjacent to all such buildings and facilities.
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inside Sports | 4 Time for Sumlin Texas A&M continues its season against South Carolina State. After a victory against SMU, the Aggies work to make their mark in the SEC. Johnny Manziel and the Aggies look for another high scoring game against the Bulldogs.
Manziel stats â—— Garnered SEC Freshman of the Week honors after passing for 294 yards and rushing for 133 yards in a six-touchdown effort at SMU. â—— Accumulated 251 yards of total offense and a rushing touchdown against the Florida Gators. COURTESY
Manziel shines bright in opening leg of season Chandler Smith The Battalion As highly hyped as A&M’s inaugural SEC football game seemed, ESPN College GameDay and all, there was an element enshrouding the game as present as unbridled anticipation: mystery. The predominant enigma: just how good is quarterback Johnny Manziel? Fans, players and coaches alike got their answer quickly and clearly. The guy, as seen
from his third snap onward, can produce prolifically. He’s proven as much only two games into his career — as a redshirt freshman. Accumulating 251 yards of total offense and a touchdown against one of the most athletic and physical defenses in the SEC, the Florida Gators — for one half — had no answer for Manziel and the A&M offense. Against SMU, the elusive signal caller shredded the Mustang defense, passing for an
A&M freshman record 294 yards and rushing for 133 yards in a six-touchdown effort. Senior receiver Uzoma Nwachukwu, who received two of Manziel’s four passing touchdowns in Dallas, had high praise for his do-it-all wunderkind. Though known around Aggieland as “Johnny Football,� Nwachukwu put his own spin on the nickname for the rising star. See Johnny on page 4
â—— Manziel was designated a Parade AllAmerican and the National High School Coach Association Football Player of the Year after passing for 3,609 yards and 45 touchdowns while rushing for 1,674 yards and 30 touchdowns at Kerville Tivy.
Faculty feeds students homecooked meals, share heritage Amber Jaura The Battalion Students can easily feel out of place when stepping onto the A&M campus for the first time. “Mi Casa Es Su Casa� helps freshmen and transfer students overcome their initial feelings of unease and helps them become a part of the Aggie family. The Memorial Student Center’s Committee for Awareness of Mexican-American Culture, CAMAC, invited Hispanic A&M students,
faculty and staff to their opening ceremony for “Mi Casa Es Su Casa.� The event marks the beginning of a yearlong tradition that will take place each month as A&M faculty and staff welcome students to their homes for dinner. “Mi Casa Es Su Casa� began in 2005 by five A&M faculty members who invited small groups of students to monthly dinners. Since then, the program has expanded to include more than 100 participants and 30 faculty and
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The singing group, Midtown Men, performs rock and roll music from the 1960s Thursday at Rudder Auditorium. Read the coverage on page 3.
The Battalion In a last-minute adjustment, Student Government Association Election Commission sent an email to The Battalion Wednesday evening stating filing dates for fall elections would be moved to begin Thursday instead of Monday. The elections will fill the two freshman Senate seats, as well as elect the freshman class president. And, unlike last fall, vacancies in Senate will be filled through an election instead of an application process. After SGA held an internal affairs meeting Thursday, it was determined that eight caucuses will have at least one open seat, including Univer-
sity Apartments, Off-Campus and six colleges: Veterinary Medicine, Business, General Studies, Education, Engineering and Architecture. Historically, vacancies were filled by an application and interview process. The candidate was ultimately decided on by SGA officers. Opening Senate vacancies to an election allows caucus constituents outside SGA to vote in candidates. Filing originally was set to open Monday, Sept. 24, and close Sept. 27. Election Commissioner Allison Krenzien said the Election Commission changed the filing dates because the original election schedule was not in
Date changes â—— Students can ďŹ le for candidacy in person Friday and Monday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Government ofďŹ ce in Koldus. Students can also ďŹ le online at marketplace. tamu.edu. The ďŹ ling fee is $20.00. If ďŹ ling in person, exact change is required. Required documents can be found at election. tamu.edu.
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Original ‘Jersey Boys’ rock Rudder Auditorium Jennifer Dubose The Battalion Rudder auditorium grooved to 1960s musical hits on Thursday night during a performance of “The Midtown Men.� The show features Tony Awardwinner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award-nominated J. Robert Spencer — the original cast members of the hit Broadway show, “Jersey Boys.� The show began with a soulful performance of “Working My Way Back To You� and quickly transitioned to the Turtles hit, “So Happy Together.� “The Midtown Men� included Broadway-style, choreographed dancing with each musical number. Daniel Reichard was the first to speak and expressed how happy he and the other performers were to be in College Station for the first time. “We’re here to celebrate the best decade in rock ‘n’ roll – the 1960s,� Reichard said. “We want everyone singing, dancing, getting crazy. We want the campus police called on all of us.� “The Midtown Men� explored all forms of 1960s music by blending the Motown, the psychedelic and the classic. They explored a variety of artists including Marvin Gaye, Jackson Five, Tina Turner and Otis Redding. In between songs, they entertained the audience with jokes and stories from their time on Broadway. The show also featured a live, six-part band. One student, a member of the Singing Cadets, said he enjoyed the show and gained inspiration. “We’re also singing songs from ‘Jersey Boys’ and The Temptations this semester so it
was cool to get to hear,� said Michael Duty, sophomore computer engineering major. Some audience favorites included “Time of the Season,� “River Deep Mountain High� and “Sherry.� The Midtown Men ended the show with a Motown medley that wooed the audience onto their feet. “I loved the way they sang ‘My Girl’,� said Christopher White, sophomore aerospace engineering major and Singing Cadet. Michael Longoria, the falsetto singer of The Midtown Men, said the show was inspired by the success of “Jersey Boys� on Broadway. “We met on Broadway in New York City doing this amazing show [‘Jersey Boys’],� Longoria said. “We were on Broadway for three years together and performed over 1,000 shows. We were asked to perform the songs outside of Broadway at various events and decided we should challenge ourselves with other ‘60s songs in a whole new show.� “Jersey Boys� follows the forming, rise and eventual break-up of the famed 1960s rock group The Four Seasons. Longoria, who played the part of Frankie Valli, said that “The Midtown Men� differs from “Jersey Boys� in that, instead of acting as the musical stars, The Midtown Men are the stars themselves. “Now as The Midtown Men, we don’t have to play any parts. Just like The Four Seasons in ‘Jersey Boys’, we’re on the road and singing to fans,� Longoria said. During his time performing
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1960s song and dance, Longoria said he has realized the impact the era left on America. “Something that we’re discovering about this great nation of ours is that everyone knows the words, no matter how old they are,� Longoria said. “It’s a testament to the impression that music made on the country. That music is America.� During their performances at Texas A&M, Longoria and The Midtown Men said they hope to act as an inspiration to the college students who dream of a successful career in show business. “All of us grew up in the same situation that students are in. We wanted to be on Broadway, we spent our entire lives studying the arts,� Longo-
ria said. “I think a lot of those students will be inspired, especially the men, by seeing good, strong men who have been through it all and are now living the dream.� Tickets are still available for the Friday “The Midtown Men� performance at the MSC Box Office. Curtains will open at 7:30 p.m. The Midtown Men will also be available after the show for an album signing. “Expect a high octane, high energetic concert with songs that every one knows,� said Craig Boleman of SoloShoe Communications. “They can sing, they can dance; you wont be disappointed.�
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SCS game preview Read the preview of A&M’s home bout versus South Carolina State on The Battalion’s online sports page.
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oach Sumlin should be anxious as anyone about the state of his team. The same roster has taken the field on two separate occasions and the results were anything but consistent.
Sumlin should breath easier this Saturday, not because the problem is solved, but because the next game is against the South Carolina State Bulldogs. It just won’t matter. There’s a schism between sports fans, and admittedly, it has merit. It has plenty of faces. It’s not over until it’s over, they say. If you look past a bad team, they’re liable to sneak up on you. The annals of sports history are littered with Cinderella stories and the carcasses of powerhouses ambushed by inferior teams. Remember in 2007 when FCS opponent Appalachian State defeated Michigan in what is considered by many one of the biggest upsets in college sports history? Sports fans shouldn’t be disillusioned: the David-versus-Goliath matchups end in the predictable way almost every time. If A&M is to move beyond the banners, yard signs, painted buses and t-shirts and become a real Southeastern Conference team, South Carolina State is a non-entity. They’re not in the same circles the Aggies travel
in, they’re not even close. The Bulldogs and the Aggies don’t get invited to the same parties. They don’t sit at the same tables. If the Aggies don’t end South Carolina State within the first handful of drives, they’re not ready to be a factor in the SEC. If South Carolina State is within range in the second half, the Aggies aren’t who they say they are — aren’t who they showed themselves to be in a tight loss to Florida and a pounding of SMU. And if the Aggies find a way to lose at home to a team like South Carolina State, we’re going to need to have a conversation about crippling residual effects from last year’s failures. If you were thinking about doubting the three-headed monster behind one of the more promising offenses in recent program history — head coach Kevin Sumlin, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, and freshman quarterback Johnny Manziel — you haven’t been watching. But, should the Aggies slip up in a major way on Saturday, it will tell us a great
deal about their character. Until Saturday, there are more pressing matters for this student body to attend to. Recently I’ve seen a sloppy mess of flippant remarks about a past tendency toward second-half collapses. If you’re one of the people saying these things, I see where you’re coming from. The Aggies botched what could have been a beauty of a season last year, and they did it in the second halves of games, dropping five games in which they held the lead. That occurred during the Sherman era. This is Sumlin’s time. Losing close to Florida against a fast defense in a freshman’s first start under center doesn’t signal a continuation of the lifetime’s worth of leads lost last season. It’s different. When a fan makes a comment like that, what does it accomplish? As the 12th Man, we’re called upon to support our team. That obligation doesn’t begin and end in the confines of Kyle Field. Do you think the players — on Twitter, in your classes, around campus —
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Manziel scampers for his lone touchdown against the Florida Gators in A&M’s inaugural SEC football game.
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“Johnny, of course, is ‘Captain Amazing’ back there. No matter what kind of pressure [he’s under], he always finds a way to get out of it,” Nwachukwu said. “‘Johnny Football,’ ‘Captain Amazing’… I’m pretty sure next week we’ll have another one for him. It’s a growing legend.”
But ask anyone who saw Manziel as a quarterback at Kerrville Tivy and they’d tell you they weren’t shocked in the least at the freshman’s success. The legend and mystique surrounding “Johnny Football” had, in a way, already manifested itself well before taking a snap at A&M. As a senior in high school, Manziel was designated a Parade All-American and the National High School Coach Association Football Player of the Year after passing for
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Senior running back Christine Michael and the Aggies are expected to rack up video game-like numbers Saturday. don’t hear what you’re saying? Do you think they don’t think about that when they take the field after halftime? If you do think in that matter, you’re wrong. Let this team and these coaches earn their own reputation, don’t saddle them with Sherman’s and Tannehill’s. I’m not a football player — I’ll pause for the laughter to die down — but I imagine that at some point the swaying masses at Kyle Field stop becoming an energy source for the players to draw from and start becoming a shrieking mob that the players are desperate to please. So the players start to overthink and the added fan pressure gets to
3,609 yards, 45 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 1,674 yards and 30 touchdowns. His junior stats were similarly jaw dropping as he threw for 2,903 yards and 19 touchdowns while rushing for 1,544 yards and 34 touchdowns. The perfect dual-threat package, Manziel combines a potent combination of sub-4.5 speed, elusiveness and throwing accuracy. High school players could hardly catch him, and if they tried, he’d beat them with his arm. Starting third baseman for the Aggie baseball team, sophomore Blake Allemand, remembers playing against Manziel as a cornerback at Boerne Champion. “He does things that other people can’t. We think the play is over and somehow he just makes something happen to get that big gain or a touchdown,” Allemand said. “His senior year, the way he was going, there was no way to stop him. We were trying to contain him as much as possible. The plan was to make him commit to either the run or the pass but he’d figure out a way to do both.” He showed similar flashes of dual-threat brilliance against SMU and for a half against Florida. Though the speed of the college game is a dramatic shift from high school, Allemand said Manziel’s current success comes as no shock. “I saw him in high school, I know what he can do. I’m not really surprised but I didn’t know how his game would translate to college. To see him doing it now, I knew he was capable,” Allemand said. “It’s really fun
them. What kind of fans do we want to be? This is a long season. Batten down the hatches and cut the pointless chatter. Watch Johnny Manziel, Christine Michael and the rest of the gang put up video gamelike numbers on South Carolina State on Saturday.
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to watch. Hopefully I get to watch him for a couple years because he’s so entertaining. He’s a great player that makes great things happen.” But as tougher SEC competition approaches, Manziel will need to learn to better control his dual-threat capabilities. SEC defenders, as shown by Florida’s second-half defense, are just as fast and athletic. Shut down in the second half of the Florida game and for the first quarter against SMU, Manziel has already been forced to adjust. Transforming before everyone’s eyes, however, the young quarterback’s statistics speak to his ability to adapt. How calculated Manziel applies his abilities will ultimately determine his fate in the toughest division in college football. “We can talk until we’re blue in the face about what we want and what we don’t want, but he’s a talented guy who will have to continue to learn,” said head coach Kevin Sumlin. “He has to move from an athlete playing quarterback to a quarterback who’s an athlete. There’s a big difference.” Still, Manziel’s leadership and athletic capability breathe promise into the young college football season and years beyond, qualities already making themselves plentifully apparent. “Johnny’s a guy that never really gets down. I think that encourages our offense and that gives us the energy and the confidence to know that we’ll be all right,” Nwachukwu said. “Our signal caller is confident in himself so that propels us to do better.”
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FOR RENT $200 deposit, 2/1 completely remodeled, new app. & W/D (902 Navidad) $569, 2/1.5 townhouse style, with W/D, fenced yard (1208 Verde) $599, NO HUD, ready now, 979-450-9093 or 979-450-9094 (espanol). $295 Prelease. All Bills Paid, 1-room in shared furnished apartment, short-term leases ok. Call Maroon & White Management, 979-422-5660. $395 Prelease 1/1, 2/1 and 2/2. Free WiFi/water/sewer. On Northgate, on shuttle. Short-term leases ok. Call Maroon & White Management 979-422-5660. 1407 East 23rd. 2bdm/1ba, central heat/air, hardwood floors, appliances. $500/mo. $500/deposit, No HUD, 903-825-6967.
Students within the colleges who have vacant seats or who live at University Apartments or off-campus can file to run for Student Senate. More seats may become available. Vacancies are created when senators resign or are removed from their positions due to excessive absences. Freshman mathematics major Patrick O’Neal said the election filing dates were not publicized enough. He said the lack of publicity and the change of election filing dates will make it more difficult for candidates who are not “in the know within Student Government” to file for candidacy. “This makes it even harder for some of the less-informed potential candidates,” O’Neal said. O’Neal said he still expects to see a lot of qualified candidates run for Senate. “At the same time, I don’t think it is the end of the world. I think that there is still going to be a lot of fantastic candidates,” O’Neal said.
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FOR RENT 4bd/2bath, brick, central heat/AC, Allen Forest near Blinn and Earl Rudder Freeway. No pets, no HUD. $900/month, $900 deposit. Available October 1st. 979-255-9069 901 Azalea 3/2 duplex $850.00/mo 800/dep, 203 Navarro 3/2 condo $995.00/mo 900/dep, 1203 Arizona 3/2 house $950.00/mo 700/dep, FREE RENT SPECIALS, Connective Realty 979-268-3200 Cozy 2bdrm/2bth condo 3-blocks from campus, yard, w/d connections, over 1000sqft., no HUD, updated, $595/mo total, 506-B College Main. Available. 254-289-0585, 254-289-8200.
les said. “With this program you are able to relax and meet professors and staff members outside of the normal class environment.” Sara Zarate, junior biomedical sciences major and vice chair of MSC CAMAC, said the program is designed to help students become confident in their networking skills. “Many of the students that attend ‘Mi Casa’ on Thursday nights have had a long week juggling school and work,” Zarate said. “‘Mi Casa’ provides these students with a home cooked meal and a friendly face.” Zarate said the program allows hosts and students to learn from each other and unify as Aggies. She said through the program she connected with a professor who later hired her for a job she wanted. “One of the main components of Latin culture is family togetherness and a sense of belonging; coincidentally this is true of A&M’s culture also,” Zarate said. “Programs such as ‘Mi Casa’ allow for the students to not only bond with each other in the comfort of a home but with faculty and staff, too.”
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FOR RENT Super cute! Recently built 4/2, less than 5-minutes from campus. $1450 lawn +W/D included. 979-703-8925. worthres.com
FOR SALE 2004 Suzuki Volusia 805, elder-owned, garaged and in mint condition, 3500miles, saddlebags, windshield, rack, floorboards, and cover. $4500, 979-7647456. House for sale- Must sell! Reduce 4-2, 1,923sqft. Southwood Valley, recently upgraded, $129,999, 979-450-0098.
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FREE IPAD OR LCD TV if you sign a lease today! Recently remodeled 3/2 on the bus route; W/D, some bills included. $825 or $925 w/yard +lawncare. Pet friendly. Available immediately. 979-703-8925. worthres.com
Athletic men for calendars, books, etc. $100-$200/hr, up to $1000/day. No experience. aggieresponse@gmail.com
Greywolf Estates, 3br/2.5ba duplex, W/D, country setting, fenced yard, pets welcome, free lawn care & pest control, 979-255-3280, CS. 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. Live in Northgate! High rise building, 1/1’s with W/D, cable/internet, water included. Covered parking available. 2-blocks from campus. Move in today! $875 +up. secondstreetapts.com 979-703-8925.
2bd/1ba apartment, 800sq. ft. New appliances, carpeting and tile. W/D. bus-route. $575/mo. 210-391-4106.
Northgate. Brand new 1bd/1ba. Also available 2bd/ba, 3bd/2ba. Washer/dryer. Walk to campus. aggievillas.net. Call 979-255-5648.
2bd/1ba duplex in Wellborn area. Best suited for individual or couple. Rural setting, pets ok. 979-777-2762.
Private, spacious 2bd/1ba, C.S. duplex, 3-minutes from campus, Internet, W/D, remodeled, fenced front and backyard, beautiful with many extras, one week free, 979-422-3427.
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staff hosts. The program fosters opportunities for Hispanic students to get to know each other and develop relationships for social and academic progress. Melanie Weiser, adviser for CAMAC, said throughout the years their team has dedicated themselves to educating and serving the community while diversifying the campus. “It is our desire to create a ‘home away from home’ for students,” Weiser said. “MSC CAMAC not only provides educational and cultural opportunities for our students but it also creates a family for them in Aggieland.” Alice Villalobos, nutrition and food science professor, said the program gave her the opportunity to foster a relationship with Sara and help her in the process. “As we introduced ourselves around the table, Sara said she was a biomedical sciences major wanting to work in a laboratory, and at the time I was seeking a student worker for my lab,” Villalobos said. “I was
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glad to get to know her and hire her. She has been with us since.” Villalobos said she continues to participate as a host in the program because she believes in the cause of welcoming students with her culture and hospitality. “It’s ‘my home is your home.’ Home, not house,” she said. “To be able to connect with others, share with them my Mexican descent and culture, is a valuable experience, and a great way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.” Once a month, 8-10 students are invited to a faculty or staff member’s home. Students are transported via van by MSC CAMAC staff, and student leaders are chosen to assist with the facilitation of discussions while at each person’s home. Dinners are open to everyone regardless of ethnicity, background or interest. Meagan Gonzales, senior biomedical sciences major and marketing director for MSC CAMAC, has been involved with the program for three years. She said the program is crucial in breaking down the barrier between students and faculty. “We provide transportation and everything students need to make sure we’re accommodating everyone for a great experience,” Gonza-
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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
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HELP WANTED Busy OB/GYN office looking for mature college-student to work part-time in front office send resume to afwhobgyn@suddenlinkmail.com or bring to 1602 Rock Prairie Road (West Building #430) Please include hours of availability. Cleaning commercial buildings at night, M-F. Call 979-823-5031 for appointment. Earn money and work around your class schedule! The Battalion Advertising Office has an immediate opening for an Advertising Sales Representative. Must be enrolled at A&M and have reliable transportation. Interested applicants should drop off resume in the MSC Suite 400, Battalion Advertising Office from 8am-4pm. Experienced auto mechanic. Must have own tools. Flexible schedule. Stratta Auto Care 979-703-7936. Lawn maintenance, landscaping part-time help wanted. Pay DOE. 979-777-7390, text or call. Little Caesars Pizza now hiring pizza makers at College Station location on SW Pkwy. Apply in person.
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Not sure what you want to do when you graduate? Let us give you the opportunity to see if this is the business for you! Manager trainee position available, part-time, to see if this is what you would like. Ag owned and operated since 1987. College Station Pawn is seeking business majors for possible full-time manager position. Apply in person at 2232 S. Texas Avenue, ask for Donna. Nursery workers, Sunday school teachers for children, musicians for worship team. Casa de Dios.1700 Groesbeck, Bryan. Transportation provided, Hector hreina@gmail.com www.casadedios.me Part-time job helping handicapped. Male student preferred. $360/mo. 5-10hrs/wk. 979-846-3376. Play an active role in website development! Neutral Posture is looking for someone to enhance web applications and develop database-driven web interfaces & new applications. This project based position offers flexible 20-30 hours/week schedule. EOE. Send resume to wjohnson@neutralposture.com. Student work! part-time work, $16 base-appt. flexible, conditions apply, all ages 17+, call now! 979-260-4555. Visit our website www.cstatdivision.com
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The Dollar Floor Store hiring part time workers. Fork lift experience a plus but no experience necessary. Must be able to lift and pass drug screening. Please contact David Makuta at 979-775-9200. Tutors wanted for all subjects currently taught at TAMU/ Blinn and Sam Houston State starting at $8.75/hour. Apply on-line @ www.99Tutors.com, 979-268-8867.
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