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More from gays Editor: I’m an Aggie, like it or not. I seri ously doubt that anyone loves A&M more than I do. I am also gay. But does being gay and attending A&M bring about such a terrible conflict — a conflict that can only be resol ved by complete dismissal of gays at this school? Only the most narrow-minded person could ans wer‘yes.’ Such narrow-mindedness was displayed in “Listen Up” (April 29). Two points made by Mr. Arto and Mr. Crook are both unreasonable and unsubstantiated. Firstly, ex actly what have the gays done to t.u. ? Do you mean to say that every thing that is undesirable at t. u. is a direct consequence of the existence of its gay community? Secondly, just how are we going to ruin the people and traditions that have made Texas A&M great? While answering this question, one must remember that A&M has not always been a heterosexual university. In fact, the gay population started here as early as the 1890’s. These two “straights” also said they were offended in that we would dare to claim membership in the Corps, in the faculty and among the students. If these two only realized the sizeable membership of the gay society of this campus — a member ship that includes officers of the Corps, members of the govern ment, and administrators of the university — I believe they would have a different opinion of us. History will soon reveal the many great achievements that have been made by the gay world. I just wish that the narrow-minded people would realize that we are not out to destroy society, but to create a bet ter one in which to live. Name withheld Editor’s note: The writer fears physical and academic harm if his name is printed. Although we will withhold his name, no further let ters from Gay Awareness will be published without the author’s Disgusting Editor: I have just finished reading Tom Cooke’s letter in the Batt and I find his attitude disgusting. Not only does he deny the fact that some AGGIES are gay, but he thinks that the gay movement should be stop ped “before it gets a good chance to start.” He further states that being gay is “psychopathologicaf . I think that the truly psychopathological behavior is that of not accepting your fellow human beings and their right to be different. Though I am not gay, I support fully the goals of the Gay Liberation movement. I further believe that the terror tac tics he seems to favor would do no thing to stop the movement, it will only cause those who are gay to re sent even more the “strait” estab lishment. Greg Black Page 2 THE BATTALION FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1975 OVERSEAS EMPLOYEES GUIDE Essential when considering foreign employ ment. Reviews twenty-eight conditions of emp loyment for consideration and discussion. Send $4.00, Walt Blum'e 39, 795 N. Woodlawn Dr., Thousand Oaks, CA. 91360. Corps change Emotions replacing logic MSC respect Editor: In recent weeks I have observed students in our Memorial Student Center wearing cutoff bluejeans, with bare feet, and without shirts. I am appalled that students at such a fine university as Texas A&M should have such poor mannerisms. The MSC is a memorial to Aggies who gave their lives for our country during World War II and should be treated with respect — not like some snack bar at t.u. I only hope that in the future this display of poor attitude declines as it distresses me to see such insolence! J. Bruce Hamilton By DON MIDDLETON The Corps of Cadets is in the midst of one of the biggest disag reements in a long time. Precipi tated by the new whipping out pol icy, the furor has been building for some time now and it is finally out in the open for everyone to get his licks in. Emotions and fiery rhetoric are beginning to replace clear, logical thinking. Cries of “They’re killing the Corps!” are answered by equally vehement shouts of “Were trying to save the Corps!” And very few peo ple are stopping long enough to give the matter some serious thought. I’m writing this forum not as a member of the staff of this news paper, but as a member of the Corps JND iTCAne TO PASS EARLY IN THt HORNING OF The LAST DAY OF TH<= StnGSTGR, TH£RG AROSL A HULTlTUDd SMITING THOR BOOKS AND UAIUNO. AND THGRG LJAS HUGH U&6P1NG AND GNASHING OF TGGTH, FOR THG DAY OF JUDGOPIGNT UAS AT HAND, AND THEY UGRG SORG AFRAID. FOR THGY HAD LLFT UNDONG THOSG THINGS UHICH THGY OUGHT TO HAVG DOING; THGRF UAS NO H6LP FOR IT. >ND THGRG UGRG MANY IN THGlR DORNS UHO HAD KGPT UATCH OVGR THGIR BOOKS ALL NIGHT, BUT IT NAUGHT AVAILGTH. BUT SONG THGRG UGRG UHO AROSG PGACGFULLY, FOR THGY HAD PRGPARGD FOR THGM5GLVGS THG DAY, AND HADG STRAIGHT THG PATH OF KNOULGDGG. AND THGSG U1SG ONGS UGPG KNOUN AS THG BURNGRS OF THG MIDNIGHT OIL; AND BY OTHGRS THGY UGRG CALLGD CURVG LOUSGRS. FIND THG HULTITUDG AROSG AND AT£ A HGARTY BRGAKFAST; AND THfcY GANG INTO THG APPOINTGD PLACG , AND THGIR HEARTS UGRG HGAVY UITHIN THEM. AND SOME HAD COME TO PASS, BUT OTHGRS HAD COMG TO PASS OUT. >ND SOME OF THEM REPENTED OF THGIR RIOTOUS LIVING AND BEMOANED THGIR FATE, BUT THEY HAD NOT A PRAYER. AND THE LAST HOUR THERE CAME ONE AMONG, THEM KNOUN AS THE INSTRUCTOR, H£ OF THG DIABOLICAL SMILE, AND PASSED AMONG THEM AND UGNT UPON HIS UAY. GIVEN, FOR SOME OF THE TEACHINGS HAD FALLEN AMONG FERTILE MINDS, OTHERS HAD FALLEN AMONG THE FALLOUS, UHILE STILL OTHERS HAD FALLEN FLAT AND SOME THGRG UEAG UHO UROTE FOR ONE HOOR, OTHERS FOB TUO. BUT SOME TURNED AUAY SORROUFUL; AND MANY OF THGSG OFFERED UP A LITTLE “BULL" IN -HOPES OF PACIFYING THE INSTRUCTOR. €be 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. Editorial policy is determined by the editor. The Battalion, a student newspaper at Texas A&M, is published in College Station, Texas, daily except Saturday, Sunday,- Monday, and holiday periods, September through May, and once a week during summer school. LETTERS POLICY Letters to the editor should not exceed 300 words and are subject to being cut to that length or less if longer. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit such letters and does not guarantee to publish any letter. Each letter must be signed, show the address of the writer and list a telephone number for verification. Address correspondence to Listen Up, The Battalion, Room 217, Services Building, College Station, Texas 77843. Members of the Student Publications Board are: Bob G. Rogers, chairman; Dr. Gary Halter; Dr. John Hanna; Roger P. Miller; Dr. Clinton A. Phillips; Steve Eberhard; Don Hegi and John Nash Jr. Represented nationally by National Educational Advertising Services, Inc., New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. MEMBER The Associated Press, Texas Press Association who wants to see another side of the situation given equal time. The mere mention of the word “change” is repulsive to most Ag gies, especially members of the Corps. We have been taught since the first day we set foot on campus that this university is built on tradi tion and that to change any tradition is to toss a hundred years of history down the drain. By and large, this is the attitude taken by those who in reality know very little of the history of A&M other than what is passed on from the class above. The idea that any institution, in any place or time, can exist for a century without changing is beyond logic. For 99 years A&M, and the Corps. has been growing and chang ing as the changing times have dic tated. Traditions have come and gone, and many more have van ished from the lifestyle of the school than remain to our day. The majority of the things we do today were not done when our fathers and grand-fathers were here. Some things are the same, and those are the things that have with stood the test of time— Silver Taps, Aggie Muster, the t.u. rivalry and the Corps of Cadets. save from the past what is good and discard what is bad, then face the challenge of the future with an open mind. But now we are telling the Corps that it must stand still while the world moves on. We are asking it to stand on its past laurels, as if we were afraid to win new laurels. We are saying that an organization which for 99 years has been a dynamic entity must suddenly be come stagnant. Think about those so-called tradi tions that we are so opposed to let ting go of. Aren’t they really sacred cows that we lump under the head ings “Old Army” and “good hull”, but hide from view when the public comes near? The Corps is not going to die. When change is warranted, change will take place. If you say to me that a change in the way we whip out, or eat or talk is going to kill the Corps, I’ll show you a century of change to prove you wrong. GROOB! l[|llliliiii'i | ii' | 'i^iiiiilillll[||| THE TEJAS TRADING CO CORRALES, NEW MEXICO Proudly Presents Mary and Frank McDaniel Due to Popular Demand A Return Showing Guaranteed Authentic Indian Jewelry 50% Off 1975 ONLY > % Cflgpll 707 texas 846-9626 The main reason that the Corps has prospered for 99 years is that it has never been afraid to change, to PRePARe ro Meer boon! SUMMER JOBS FOR STUDENTS Earn $800 plus per month sel ling advertising on sports calendars. For interview contact: Douglas Dobbs at Placement Office Tuesday, May 6 5URELY THE Rise I A) FEES ISN'T GOING TO BE THAT BAD! Mail subscriptions are $5.00 per semester; $9.50 per school year; $10.50 per full year. All subscriptions subject to 5% sales tax. Advertising rate furnished 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. Editor James Breedlove Assistant Editor Roxie Hearn Managing Editor Paul McGrath Sports Editor Mike Bruton City Editor Steve Gray Campus Editor Jerry Geary Photo Editor Jack Holm Reporters Jim Crawley, Mike Kimmey, Don Middleton, Jerry Needham, Nick Voinis, David Walker, John Zimmerman. Photographers Gary Baldasari, Jack Holm, Glen Johnson, Tom Kayser, David McCarroll, Steve McGown, Chris Svatek. Artists and cartoonists Dr. James H. Earle, Nguyen Dziem, Brad Foster, Rodney Hammack. 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