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Listen up Page 2 Aggie tires of waiting THE BATTALION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1974 Editor: I am still fuming about Friday’s typical Aggie fiasco. To say the least, I am tired of supporting a team that doesn’t have the heart to win. Let me explain. Man for man, the Aggie football team had the most talented person nel of any team in the SWC this year. In addition, excellent coach ing along with the “Spirit of Aggie- land” could only help in producing a winning team. Then why does the spoiler—t.u.—slap the cotton bowl out of the Ag’s hands? Well, the name of the game is desire—a question of wanting to win. Obviously, t.u. wanted to win a damn sight more than our Aggies! Even if the Aggie team had a “flat” day, a winning attitude could have produced a surprising number of “breaks”. I was embarrassed beyond words by the team performance in Austin. The team could have at least played their hearts out for the “Twelfth Man and loyal former students. But how can a game be won without pride?? Wait til next year—Bull! I am tired of waiting. Stephen Gilbert Brave Waggles Editor: As Keith Hairell said in his letter (Listen up, Dec. 3), “Once again we have heard the usual B.S. concern ing W-l.” Well here comes some more. Let us take a good look at W-L Those girls were well aware of the task before them; they realized that many members of the Corps did not want them in the Corps, yet these girls went ahead and joined. The girls have received a lot of abuse. How about all the general hazing they receive just whipping out to many upperclassmen? Take, for instance, the time one vyaggie fish was whipping out to a junior and he said, “Rest, bitch!” Or how about the three spirit signs that were burned for no other reason than the fact that they were made by W-l? As for hair, how about the time the W-l girls ventured into Dorm 2 to steal Don Roper’s (Corps staff senior) boots? Imagine girls in an all-male Corps dorm at midnight. Of course, they were caught and crapped out royally right in Corps staffs hall. I know; I was there. I also know several outfits who are afraid to go into Dorm 2. Then, how about the list they were put on; white bobby socks, black shoes, dresses, no panty hose, no bras, and couldn’t shave? Hair ? As for quadding people, ask Roper how the mud was behind Lounge B. W-l made sure he got a good look at it. Hair? W-l does run every time they drill. Those fish run and get crapped out. Maybe they don’t run as far as male outfits do, but, after all, they are women and we must think in relative terms. W-l is a proud outfit and getting to be a good one. They speak to upperclassmen louder than a good many male fish. They hump it louder than a good many other out fits. Frankly, I wouldn’t be sur prised to see them wearing a white cord in about two years. Jeff Nauss The “white cord” is the Gen. George F. Moore Award, which goes annually to the Number 1 out fit overall in scholastics, military proficiency, activities and intramurals—Ed. Crowd rude Editor: As you well know A&M had a fine concert last Tuesday night. And Coasters and Co. By Rodney Hammack HAPPY COTTAGE [ MAPPy 809 E. 29th., Bryan —where Santa left so many unusual gifts. 3 blocks from City National Bank I o» END OF FALL SEMESTER SALE (YEA!) TEXAS INSTRUMENTS CALCULATORS one-year guarantee SR-50 SR-11 SR-10 TI-2550 TI-2500 134.55 71.95 62.95 62.95 40.95 The Price is Right So Don’t Delay Our stock is limited. Get yours TODAY Keep Calling 693-2998 After 7 P.M. again A&M students exhibited their usual behaviorisms; the manners of a swine, the courtesy of a jackal and the intelligence of a jackass. Why hasn’t A&M captured the awe of the big name groups? Why has approval been denied of such groups for Town Hall? The key lies in the student body. The past shows nothing but fair to poor attendance and unexcuseable conduct during the performances. M. B., WOULD YOU TRADE A FEMALE LEAD FOR SOME INTERESTING INFLUENCE ON TAX RELIEF FOR THE INDUSTRY?' The Doobie Brothers at A&M? America? Yes? Loggins and Mes sina? Cat Stevens? Merle Haggard? Face it Ags! If the past is any indi cation of the future. No WAY! Lynn Gibson Jon Vander Wilt Spirit found Editor: Although my son is a senior Corp member, I have been unable to at tend a football game at College Sta tion until the Rice game. I went, expecting to have a good time seeing a ball game. What I had was an experience I won’t forget. The sounds, the sight of the Corps companies assembling the march-in, the majesty of the Aggie Band, the courtesy of everyone and above all, the Spirit of Aggieland got to me. I am a graduate of the University of Texas, but on the day after Thank sgiving, I was saying, “Gig ’em. Ag gies! Mrs. Jean D. 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