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heft to call popularity of scrub suits a fashion fad. He traces the popularity to "the realization by the public that the suits are comfortable garments that are absorbent, that look good, and that feel good. Recently, Cohen's company circulated a new line of sport swear scrub shirts and pants dyed in high-fashion colors. "By putting the suits into the retail market," Cohen said, "we feel that we are doing the hospit al industry a favor, because pre viously, if a person were to want a scrub suit, he would have had to be part and parcel to a scheme in order to get one." Kelly F. Guncheon, staff edi tor of "Hospitals," and author of the report, said, "Perhaps it started with the medical student who forgot to take off his scrub suit after laboratory class, wore the suit home. "Perhaps it was the popular television programs with Doc tors Casey, Kildare, and Welby who wore scrub apparel that looked extensively tailored, neatly pressed, and consequent ly very attractive and presti gious. "Perhaps it is a version of the 'Holiday Inn Syndrome' that compels people to take as souve nirs anything that seems inex pensive yet useful — ashtrays, glasses or towels — whether it be hotel, restaurant, or hospital property." "Hospitals" gives this size up of losses by some hospitals: —The Henry Ford Hospital System in Detroit estimates scrub suit thefts came to $18,000 in 1978; $35,000 in 1979; $70,000 in 1980. —Hospital Services Inc., a shared-service laundry organi zation that serves four large metropolitan hospitals in South Carolina, estimated that 75 per cent of the $200,000 it spent on scrub suit replacement was due to theft. "The list keeps growing," Guncheon said, "and the fi gures are more and more stag gering. "For example, recent statis tics from a major textile supplier indicate that scrub pants are being replaced at more than three times the usual rate and scrub shirts at almost four times the norm. "Although the problem seems to peak during the sum mer months, the trend may lose its seasonal variations this year. THIS WEEK Movies Check theatres for specific times and prices. Movies subject to change without notice. All list ings are current through press time. Campus Theater 846-6512 Victory: Sweaty Sylvester Stal lone is playing the jock again, this time with friends Michael Caine and Pele in an adventure about a group of athletes who help defeat the Nazi cause—the crushing blow being an intense soccer match. Pele may not be known for his acting, but he cer tainly can bop a soccer ball. Also stars Max von Sydow. Rated R. Manor East 823-8300 Raiders of the Lost Ark: A col laboration of Steven "Jaws" Spielberg and George "Star Wars" Lucas. Harrison Ford stars as a mercenary- adventurer-archaeologist in competition with Nazis sear ching for the lost tablets from the ark of the covenent. Features thousands of squirming snakes, poisonous darts and tarantulas. Hold on to the edge of seat, folks. Rated PG. The Fox and the Hound: This Walt Disney animated features sociological concepts: a puppy and a fox don't know they are natural enemies. And because they grew up together playing and sharing experiences, they see the folly of labels like "natu ral enemies." Also featured is an animated short film highlight ing 60 years of Mickey Mouse. Rated G. The Empire Strikes Back: The second saga in the Star Wars series returns for its first anniversary. This time it's Epi sode VII, and the interplanetary gang's all here. Sure, it's just a western in space, and sure the plot is simplistic. But was it one of the best films of the 1980? You bet your asteroid chase. Look for Yoda, but watch out for the snakes. Rated PG. The Grove 845- 2916 Aggie Cinema isn't pre senting any films this week because affinals. Plitt Cinema I&II 846- 6714 Zorro, the Gay Blade: George Hamilton stars in a dual role as the dashing Zorro and his prancing brother. Fashion fans will certainly love the clothes. Movie buffs will probably gag. There's nothing worse than a spoof that almost works, but al ways fails. This Zorro misses the mark. Rated R. The Great Muppet Caper: Movie fans are going hog wild as Miss Piggy stars in her second full-length feature. This volup tuous sex symbol of the 80s is magnificent in her bid to win the heart of her amorous amphi bian. Charles Grogan stars to form one of Hollywood's more bizarre love triangles. Not since "Gone With the Pen," "Porky and Bess" and "The Wizard of Hogs" has such beauty and pas sion filled the silver screen. Rated P(I)G. Reefer Madness: "Oh, wow. Like serious drugs being con sumed like right in the movie. It justs blows us away. It's like so far out." The following has been a test, and only a test. If you understood or have actually spoken the preceding sent ences, then this marijuana movie is for you. Friday and Saturday at midnight. Rated R. Music Backstage: Bill Stringer, a sin ger/guitarist, appears Friday and Saturday nights. Cover Fri day ia $1.25, Saturday is $1.50. Guests may eat dinner, or simp ly enjoy happy hour when draft beer is 35 cents, bar drinks are 75 Last summer concert is this Sunday night The last free summer concert in Oaks Park on Highway 30 will feature the Houston Brass ensemble this Sunday at 7 p.m. The five musicians will play classical, ragtime, Broadway show tunes, folk music and some jazz-style original compositions. Everyone is encouraged to bring a picnic and a lawn chair to this last concert of the summer, sponsored by the City of College Station, the Arts Council of Brazos Valley and the Musician's Performance Trust Fund. Someone to watch over Harvard U. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Harvard University wili soon have its own Guardian Angel. Jeff Ferguson, one of the leading members of the New York- based group of stteet-w\se, self-appointed public protectors, will enter Harvard this fail t 0 study philosophy. In the process, he will give up his achye Angel status, but will wok as an 3 Thp NW l/rLTnaHv 6 ^ U P is establishing this summer, of Angels' foun/er Curt^' a )f d i ng irK^u^'rnanv^iolent^e^^ 1 ^^ ^ include many violen epi Soc j es g h j s more interested in discussing ways to relieve i.rk. • , , . TT relating urban horror stories b ^ 3nd tenS10n than m He is quick to state his Hr Q ,_ r • „ e , ^ "When the day comes that a an ° f 3 raaall y P eace ^ B° ston: go into Roxbury to help out nr on 1311 P 3 ^ 0 w ^ te dudes can Boston, then we will have ^ a 2(J ~ ma n patrol can go into South feOtten somewhere," he says. — Collegiate Hedlines cents and all call drinks are half price. Grins: No entertainment th‘ weekend. But happy hour i s s Jn 4-7 p.m. weekdays. Lakeview: Dennis Ivey band appear this Thurs(j a d playing country hits until night. Cover is $1 for Wont and $3 for men, with Lone sf n draught beer 5tf a cup and $| ar pitcher. Saturday night, it' s a nnis Ivey again. Cover is $3 e ~ person, and reservations are*^ commended. Rebels: Rebel's Prese m diamond Past, a country a vestem band, this week er . ? Vlusic starts at 8 on Friday andq )n Saturday. No cover. Hapv/ our features half-price drink md appetizers iaturdav. Friday and Rosewood Junction: The J ac r ets, a rock and roll band, Pe ~ form this weekend. Cover is j-. Friday and Saturday. Tvv 0 -f 0r _ one happy hour daily from \\ a.m. until 7 p.m. Texas Hall of Fame: The De- bonaires play Thursday night for $2 cover charge. Friday's band is the Johnny Lyon and the Country Nu-Notes. Cover is $2. Saturday night it's Jerry Nail and the Armadillo Express. Cover is $3. Wednesday night it's Silver Creek, and all Aggies get in free with student I.D. and valid identification. Starlight Ballroom: This weekend at the Starlight Bal lroom in Snook, it's Gary P. Nunn on Saturday. Tickets are $4, for dancing from 9 to 1. Sun day night, it's People's Choice. Tickets are $3, dancing from 8 to 12. Draft beer if 25tf. Graduation: At long last, gra duation for the summer of '81 class of Texas A&M University. Congratulations, and good luck! Art: The Arts Council of Bra zos Valley is sponsoring a show ing of 30 museum and gallery posters at the Brazos Center. The exhibit is open from 9-5 p.m. each day and will be open through the end of September. IVtusic: The last show in the free concert series in Oaks Park is this Sunday at 7 p.m., with the Houston Brass Ensemble. The five musicians will play classic al, ragtime, Broadway show tunes, folk music and some jazz- style original compositions.