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local Battalion/Page 5 November 1, 1982 Battalion/Pc November V Is >ojTie P a P ers ri °. 5ome Library computer finds Endorsements questioned sources more efficiently g said he if is light in j accusations mi he shouldn'ti . _ , WT every little it b y Beverl y Hamilton ...... .,11, Battalion Staff " , dany people who read en- ig v\ hit t k 11 rser j ients on q ie editorial " '"'' res of newspapers during an "' ns,lll< " 1 ction campaign are reading Mist mipoitji p orn) new v j ews; ot p ers reac l ’ I) 0 '" 1 : 1 11 confirm their own ideas, tid, aietutm Qi en Dromgoole, editor of •petition. , Bryan-College Station I lepetition, y| e J sa j ( | some people ques- imnn (, ‘ lllr ri the effectiveness of news- campaignir^erjendorsements, especially u in lit na tional elections, said (.alien “j think people pretty much rent televtsm^g U p their own minds on s UK) mant ise (national elections),” he about 20. -p an said telnw m ight have a little more , ir.r niediuntjj ac( on local and state elec- ampaign, fill ^sand lesser-known races like newspaper judgeships.” dates try to 3romgoole said it is impor- ewscasts bnj t for the paper to endorse a lio watch thcydidate whether the endorse- ned to vote tlu n t sways public opinion or m’t,” he said. ‘We just add our voice to nacrous other voices,” he said. The editorial board of the Lie — consisting of the pub- r~\ editor, managing editor ^11 I li associate editor — inter- ws candidates, discusses the es and then votes to decide ich candidates will be en- 1 C rsed, he said. O V-/ ‘We give our positions on the tes and the best candidates to ry out the position,” Drom goole said. “Some people ques tion whether it may harm our objectivity as a newspaper but it seems it would be a cop-out not to endorse.” In an editorial for the county court-at-law race, the Eagle did not endorse a candidate, Drom goole said, because there was “not much to be served by either candidate.” The Brenham Banner Press does not endorse candidates in local elections, editor Charles Moser said. “We only endorse on the na tional level if we feel strongly for a candidate,” he said. Moser said he decides who will be endorsed in the paper. “We have a lot who ask us to endorse them, but it’s not a criteria for our endorsement,” he said. “I feel we have an obli gation to do it, but I don’t think it changes people’s minds.” John Senderling, editorial page director for Dallas Times- Herald, said the paper endorses “everything on the ballot even down to constitutional amend ments.” The endorsements have an effect on local races but not on the national elections, Senderl ing said. “In local races, they may not be familiar with the candidates, so they may follow newspapers to make a decision,” he said. Now you know rids for con? ?xas universiti islature appiK ( onstlUCMH u n j, e( j p ress International lehoanl ii.' NEW YORK— Students who to wail untiled newspapers in class are apt lets decide MjHhecome better citizens, >(' administti 1 -.gliding to two recent studies, ling fim<U 'ppg research was done with [ I lot conger-city grade school students Richmond, Va., and high nYM l ii]vti' 100 j students in San Fran- aad planne co. ximateh SI Both studies indicate fre- lion of a mu erit, year-round use of daily s meeting I wSpapers as a teaching device icntly with% significantly increase stu nt interest in and knowledge current events, while impro- 10 use the The research was done for the Newspaper Readership Pro ject of the Newspaper Advertis ing Bureau, Inc. The editorial board of the Times-Herald decides which candidates will be endorsed, he said. The paper then compares the candidates in editorials and explains its reasons for endors ing them. Right before the elec tion, the paper runs an endorse ment summary on the editorial page. “Once we endorsed a person not greatly enamored by the newspaper because we didn’t feel his opponent would be a good choice for the position,” Senderling said. Endorsements may be impor tant to candidates. “We rely quite heavily on en dorsements by newspapers,” said Trey Strake, son of George Strake, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor. Strake said he serves as a surrogate for his father by traveling and cam paigning throughout Texas. The small rural newspaper endorsements are important to the candidates because people in small towns tend to follow the papers, he said. The Houston Chronicle, which endorsed Lloyd Bentsen for the U.S. Senate and William Clements for Texas governor, relies on its editorial board to decide which candidates will be endorsed. “Candidates frequently call upon us,” said Les Bennett, senior associate editor for the Chronicle. “We listen to what they have to say and then make a decision.” The Chronicle endorses its candidates in editorial form and then lists a summary of the en dorsements right before the EPAl BRYAN FREE APARTMENT LOCATOR SERVICE • Apartments • Duplexes • Houses • Fourplexes • Townhouses Now leasing for summer and fall. Special sum- m ■ mer rates now available - Walking & biking dis- tance to T.A.M.U. l/teM 'te^icAanJii JRAWINGS GOLD CHAI > AVE. >-3228 HOMEFINDER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT b96-1GG6 1055 S. Texas C.S. SCHWINN A Bicycle for Everyone Schwinn Sidewinder®...Pioneer Spirit Sleek styling combined with rugged Schwinn durability. 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The Fort Worth Star- Telegram interviews every can didate in every election before endorsements are made, said Mike Strickland, assistant man aging editor. “We seek them out,” he said. “We want to make sure we’ve got everybody.” Once the candidates are inter viewed, he said, recommenda tions are made to the executive editor of the paper, who makes the final decision on which can didates will be endorsed. “This also goes for amend ments,” Strickland said. “No matter what we say, it won’t make any difference,” he said. “But many seek out the opinions of the major institution in the community. We’re offer ing a public service to them.” The Houston Post has a poli cy, started years ago, of not en dorsing candidates, a spokes man for the paper said. “We think it is wise to give comprehensive and detailed coverage of the candidates but not to recommend,” the spokes man said. “Endorsement of candidates does not mean much. We print what they say and what they stand for. We let people try to make up their own minds.” * * NOW IN STOCK: mitre THE SOCCER SPECIALISTS SOCCER SHOES *29 95 by Kelley Smith Battalion Reporter The Automated Information Retrieval Service is a computer system that combines informa tion from many printed refer ence sources. AIRS enables stu dents to search more than 150 indexes, abstracting services and directories quicker and more efficiently, AIRS director Charles Gilreath said. The user pays only for com puter time and the cost of any mailed-in printouts. AIRS is more flexible than printed references because one subject or a combination of sev eral can be searched for at one time, Gilreath said. If a user is researching the effects of divorce on children, the words divorce, children, and adjustment could be used and only citations for material that pertains to all three subjects would be printed. Usually a citation telling where to look for the informa tion and sometimes, depending on the space available in the file, a summary of the article will be printed. “The computer is not to answer questions but to tell you where to look to find the answer,” Gilreath said. “Texas A&M began the ser vice in 1974 on a small grant from the University Research Fund and has been successful from the beginning,” he said. The library averages 100 to 130 people a month using the ser vice. One of the limitations of the system is that it only goes back to the 1960s and information from earlier years can only be found in the printed files, Gilreath said. The library has access to seven computer systems with more than 300 files. Also available for research are the Monarch Notes. Monarch Notes, which are kept on micro film, include book and play re views. Sometimes the notes in clude a collection of an author’s work or a broad subject such as Roman literature. 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Their lease states that all roommates are “jointly and severally liable.” This means if one tenant moves out, the remaining tenant(s) will be responsible for the total rent. In addition to the lease, John and Carl signed a Roommate Tenancy Contract. This agreement outlines in detail each roommates’ responsibilities to the other and includes the conse quences of one roommate moving out before the lease ends. Knowing that they are legally bound by the lease and tenancy contract, John and Carl begin to investigate their options: 1) They could try to find another roommate. The manager would probably allow him to be added to the lease. Because Carl is the one leaving, it should be his responsibility to find a replacement. If Carl leaves without finding a replacement or paying his share of the rent and utilities, John can sue him in Justice of the Peace Court to recover the lost money. 2) They could, with the manager’s approval, re-lease or sublease the apartment, and John could find a new place to live. 3) They could talk to the manager to see if it is possible for John to move into a smaller, less expensive apartment in the same complex. 4) The final option is not recommended. They could break the lease and move out. It is incorrect' to think you forfeit only your security deposit if you break your lease. Many apartment managers and property owners are now reporting residents who break leases to the local Credit Bureau. This can have an impact on your future ability to gain credit. You can also he sued for the remainder of the rent you owe. If you are sued and unable to pay, a judgment can be filed against you. A judgment on your record can prevent you from obtaining loans and credit. Also, certain personal property that you acquire can be used for payment of the judgment. In the event that you or your roommate must move out, consider the available options. Also remember that the Students' Legal Advisors cannot advise one student against another. The Off Campus Center has advisors and student staff who are trained to help students with roommate and landlord situations. Stop by the Off Campus Center-Puryear Hall, or give us a call at 845-1741. We will be glad to answer any questions you might have. ADOPT-A-FISH The Residence Hall Association (RHA) recently began the “Adopt-a- Fish” program. Through this program freshmen and first Semester transfer students can participate in residence hall life. Those students taking part in the program will be required to pay the hall’s activity fee and will then be assigned to a particular floor, wing, or ramp. The off campus students will attend social functions, educational programs, and fund raisers of the “adopted” residence hall. RHA hopes that through this program off campus students will become more active in campus events and learn more about what it means to be an Aggie. If you are interested, go by the RHA cubicle in Room 216 of the MSC and sign up. Acceptance in this program will be on a first-come, first-served basis. aK G\« Post Oak Center OFF CAMPUS CALENDAR Off Campus Aggies: General Meetings will be held: Wednesday, November 3 301 Rudder 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17 301 Rudder 7:00 p.m. Apartment Council/Officer’s Meeting will be held: Wednesday, November 10 601 Rudder 7:00 p.m. Satellites: The Off Campus Center will have resource tables providing information about off campus living. They will be located in the following areas throughout the remainder of the semester. Tuesday, November 2 A&A Rldg. 12:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 8 MSC 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday, November 15 Zachry 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday, November 22 Library 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday, November 29 A&A Rldg. 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Manager’s Reception: On Thursday, November 11, the Off Campus Center and Off Campus Aggies will sponsor a reception for area property managers. Univer sity representatives, and off campus students. The reception will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Off Campus Center in Puryear Hall. • # • • Loupot’s Off Campus Corner is sponsored each month by Loupot’s Bookstore at Northgate as a service to Texas A&M students. Stories and artwork are provided by the staff of the Off Campus Center.