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Page 2 THE BATTALION THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1974 PEEPLES wfinne /-fa/n/ylflf/: Listen up Questions about lab fees remain Editor: I wish to thank you for your prompt inquiry into the lab fees situation (Your Man at Batt, Oct. 3). I asked a question and received an answer, but I do take exception to the way in which it was answered by the department officials. I must have read the article wrong or I read it in such a way as to get the feeling I was being blamed for raising costs for future students of the course and departmental loss of funds. I didn’t think asking questions could be so costly! The whole matter might have been avoided had it been handled properly in class to begin with. Another example of questionable lab fees is Genetics 301, where a lab fee is charged and there is no lab! Dr. Magill informed us of this the first class meeting but said the ad ministration hadn’t gotten around to changing it. It seems the fees situa tion is still far from clear. scripted and indoctrinated slaves slaughter each other by the mill ions. Let there be no amnesty for those who put their faith in violence or kill for a price. Hail the brave men who for conscience sake did not partici pate in military violence. Blessed are the peaceful. Let humanity unite into One World for Man on Planet Earth. Ernie Sheffield Osseo, Minn. Rick Aldridge ’76 We re looking into it. The Stu dent Government has recently es tablished an Academics Complaints File and is also investigating. — Ed. Military hit Editor: Every gun that is made, every warship launched, every rocket fired signifies, in the final sense, a theft from those who hunger and are not fed, those who are cold and are not clothed. This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children. . . .This is not a way of life at all, in any true sense. Under the cloud of threatening war, it is humanity hanging from a cross of iron. Dwight D. Eisenhower Consider the present waste of re sources, manpower and energy. In the United States, for example, $83 billion annually is wasted by the Dept, of Violence (the military). Vast and half vast armies of con- Seats needed Editor: I would like to express my feel ings about the TAMU football stadium seats. It has gotten to the point where sitting on the seats (when we do sit) feels like sitting on pieces of glass. For days after the last home game, my husband and I could feel tiny pieces of glass fibers in our legs and hands which does not feel good — it can be very painful. Other people around were com plaining about this too. If the university has enough money to throw away half of a mill ion dollars on a wall which nobody wants why can’t they spend a little money to fix up the stadium seats — something everyone does want and can use. There is another matter of the in adequate rain water drainage on the upper concession decks of the stadium. It would take so little ol A&M’s vast engineering resources to solve this problem I can’t under stand why this problem even exists. And while we are thinking of ways to spend our excessive money, how about a new baseball stadium. I be lieve the need here is obvious. sti BEGINNING WITH THE TOWN HALL SERIES PRESENTATION OF DOUG KERSHAW ON OCT. 11, GENERAL ADMISSION SERIES ATTRACTIONS WILL BE BY PRESENTATION OF TICKE1I AT THE DOOR ONLY. A MAXIMUM OF 4 STUDENT TICKETS BE OBTAINED FREE OF CHARGE AT THE MSC BOX OFFICE I! PRESENTING A STUDENT ID AND ACTIVITY CARD WITH TICKET REQUEST. EXCEPT IN UNUSUAL SITUATIONS, E NING 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE ONLY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE DISTRIBUTED. 1 FOLLOWING TWO WEEKS, TICKETS FOR BOTH STUDENTS PUBLIC WILL BE DISTRIBUTED. By J ‘I hope we got through that chapter of American history without offending any minority groups Mrs. John Sablatura The possibilities of these sugges tions will be investigated — Ed. Category seen Editor: I am writing in response to a let ter by Beth Sauder in the Oct. 2 issue of The Battalion. SOS, , Sauder says she was “nearly run down” deliberately by some ath letes and was accosted with obsce nities and “rude comments ”. She believes consideration of others isn’t one of the traits acquired or held highly by the athletes and our athle tic program has failed to instill cer tain “sterling qualities” into the ath letes. I don’t know, Ms. Sauder, how you knew these men were athletes; but assuming they are, why did you choose to pick on this fact? They are also Aggies, males, Texans, etc., but you apparently didn’t feel any of these were the reason for their be havior. Do you sincerely believe all athletes are rude because they are athletes? This is similar to stereotyping all blacks lazy, all Jews cheap, or all females incompetent in math. And wouldn’t you expect one’s parents to “instill sterling qualities’’ before an athletic prog ram? As for being nearly run down and shouted at, I offer no excuses. I only want to point out that such in cidents (which are only to get atten tion) happen all the time, and not only athletes are guilty. I can understand your disgust, but I think your disgust should be leveled at the individuals rather than their categorization of “ath lete . Linda Lea State houses “We promised to not talk about the Kansas game, and that applies to crying about it too!” Editor: Change is presently faster in Washington than usual and is some times questionable. The influence of the local popula tion is extensive. Embassies of foreign powers exert a tremendous impact. Well organized lobbies have great influence. How does the influence of the 50 American states rate? Who repres ents the rights of each American State? Shouldn’t every American state have a state house similar to an em- Che Battalion Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the editor or of the writer of the article and are not necessarily those of the university administration or the Board of Directors. The Battalion is a non-profit, self-supporting enterprise operated by students as a university and community newspaper. Editor ial policy is determined by a majority of the editorial board. on request. Address: The Battalion, Room 217, Services Building, College Station, Texas 77843. The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to the use for reproduction of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in the paper and local news of spontaneous origin published herein. Right of reproduction of all other matter herein are also reserved. Second-Class postage paid at College Station, Texas. 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Advertising rate furnished Photographers Douglas Winship, David Kimmel, Jack Holm, Glen Johnson, Chris Svatek, Gary ' Baldasari, Rodger Mallison. A JLL.EN SAINT THOMAS’ EPISCOPAL CHAPEL AND Oldsmobile STUDENT CENTER Cadillac 906 Jersey Street (Southern Boundary of Campus) SALES - SERVICE Telephone: 846-1726 “Where satisfaction is Sunday, 8 and 9:30 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. standard equipment” Tuesday, Canterbury Eucharist and Supper, 6: 30 p. m. 2401 Texas Ave. Thursday, Holy Eucharist and Breakfast, 6:30 a. m. 823-8002 The Rev. James Moore, Chaplain. The Rev. W. R. Oxley, Rector bassy to insure and protect state rights? If each state had such a house in Washington and took ac tive part in the American scene, there would be more American spirit in Washington. I am certain that Texas manhood and spirit at a Texas state house would help America and Texas at all Washington affairs. The State House would explain Texas to the millions of visitors in Washington each year from all over the nation and the world. Washington should have 50 American state houses to insure the state rights of each state and insure the American way of life is at its best. Library noisy Albert Price Kane, Pa. Editor: I am writing this letter as a sin cere request to the student body and library administrators of this school, because I feel that there is a serious noise problem in the library during the day. I realize that with the construc tion and rearranging of the facilities the library is not the quietest place, but there are many students who must use the library as a place to study. And I am sure that they, as well as myself, would appreciate a little consideration on the part qf the students who are coming into the library between classes. It is not a place to socialize! Robin Schriver, ’76 MON., THURS., FRI., 9:30-8:30 MANOR EAST MALL Our People Make Us N umber One District . 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HAfUAiHAiMAiMAi AFTER YOU lEARN To LOVE ME, SOJEETlE, YOU'LL APPRECIATE MY HUMOR/ ROTARY COMMUNITY SERIES In Cooperation with Texas A&M University Town Hall Announces the 1974-75 Rotary Community Series of outstanding entertainment events. Enjoy all four of 1 the wonderful performances for only $19.75 — the price of a season ticket. DON JUAN IN HELL Oct. 30, 1974, 8:00 pm Bryan Civic Auditorium TAMU Student $2.50 Public $5.50 DON JUAN IN HELL is a brilliant satire written 70 years ago by George Bernard Shaw which has amazingly foretold the human predicament in today’s lifestyle. The widely celebrated case consists of Ricardo Montalban, Myrna Loy, Edward Mulhare, and Kurt Kaszner, each an outstanding veteran of stage and screen. These brilliant performers, combined with Shaw’s acid wit promise an evening well spent. MOVE OVER MRS. MARKHAM Nov. 19, 1974, 8:00 pm Bryan Civic Auditorium TAMU Student $2.5! Public $55! Bryan Civic Auditorium will come alive with laughter when the award winninj performer, Julia Meade, comes to star in the pre-Broadway tour of MOVE OVER MRS. MARKHAM. The poised and talented Mrs. Meade has to her credits, films like PILLOW TALK, TAMMY, TELL ME TRUE, and ZOTZ. In MOVE OVEfl MRS. MARKHAM, the hilarious complications begin with a series of id rendezvous centered around the Markham’s apartment. One London crilc wrote, “A riot, laughter hit of the year.” Don’t miss it! \ THE HAPPY JAZZ BAND Feb. 24, 1975, 8:00 pm Bryan Civic Auditorium TAMU Student $2.50 Public $5.00 Since their formation in the early 60’s THE HAPPY JAZZ BAND has come to be a measuring stick for their contemporaries. Operating from “The Landing,” the river front nightclub started by the San Antonio based group, they have enter tained listeners from the White House to Mexico City. Their enthusiasm ema nates from every note they play and you’ll find that enthusiasm contagious. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Mar. 10, 1975, 8:00 pm Rudder Center Auditorium TAMU Student $2.50 Public $6,5! FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, one of the world’s most acclaimed musicals, stands! as a masterpiece. This is a show that audiences never tire of seeing and no* once more, they will have the magical opportunity to be taken back into time# Tevye and his family to the village of Anatevka and hear once morellis unforgettable musical score. Don’t Wait, Reserve Your Seats Today! || The First Show is October 30 You with t room campu credite nating ports and 1 10,00( college with V nancia today WC/ Box I 1974-74 Rotary Series Order Mail or Deliver to: ROTARY COMMUNITY SERIES MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER BOX OFFICE FIRST FLOOR — RUDDER CONFERENCE TOWER P.O. BOX 5718 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS 77844 I wish to purchase season tickets for the 1974-75 series. Would prefer seats in AREA : (see diagram) Enclosed is L Jor purchase of- -season tickets at $19.75 each. For more information, call the Memorial Student Center Box Office at 845-2916. Deadline for season ticket orders is October 24, 1974. STAGE BRYAN CIVIC AUDITORIUM (Print Name) (Mailing Address) (Telephone) (Office Use Only)