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Blood drive (Continued from page 1) and chairman of the Aggie Blood Drive Committee, said the process of giving blood takes up to 45 minutes. Wall said, “It’s important for ev eryone who is fortunate enough to have good health to donate blood, because they never know when they’ll need it in the future.” Giving blood is also a fast, free way to get a mini-health check, as frequently as every 56 days. Before an individual donates blood his pulse, blood pressure, tem perature and hemoglobin and/or he matocrit (iron level in the blood) are checked. The blood is taken to a laboratory where routine tests are perlormed. The tests check for ABO group (blood group), Rh factor (blood type), rare antibodies (defense mechanisms of the body), syphilis (venereal disease), hepatitis (HBsAg), and HTLV III Antibody Test (test for antibody to the virus often associated with AIDS.) Donors are asked to: • Be in good health. • Be between the ages of 18 and 70 (Individuals age 17 may donate with parental permission.) • Weigh 100 pounds or more. • Be over a cold or flu for 48 hours. • Have had no surgery in the last six weeks. • Have had no tattoo or acupunc ture in the last six months. • Not have donated blood in the past 56 days. • Not be on certain medications. Faulkenbery said individuals should be off antibiotics for at least two weeks before giving blood. How ever, this does not include antibiotics for acne treatment. If any students are in doubt as to whether or not they are healthy enough to give blood, they can in quire at the bloodmobile for assis tance, Faulkenbery said. Domino’s Pizza will be supplying pizza at the Commons throughout the day for donors. Rudder Commons Wednesday, Feb. 8 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Continued from page 1) not a member of the committee, said there was an impression among GOP senators that “there may be an underlying attempt to delay the nomination.” Sen. William Cohen, R-Maine, who attended the briefing with Warner, said, “There has been no substantiation of the major charge which prompted the new investiga tion.” “Republicans think it’s time to vote,” Cohen added. But Nunn said all allegations have to be considered, saying the commit tee would look foolish if more charges surfaced after a cursory re view of the charges. Sen. James Exon, D-Neb., said he did not expect to see a “smoking gun” in the FBI report. “Ninety percent of the allegations so far have amounted to rumors,” and investigations of the charges have proven them to be “garbage,” he said. The senator said his concerns cen tered on the allegations of a drink ing problem. “I am convinced that at one time John Tower had a serious problem with alcohol,” Exon said. “All during this investigation the question has been on our minds whether or not that’s still the case or whether he’s corrected that problem.” Asked where the nomination stands, Exon said, “I think it’s unde cided at this point. I think that’s a fair way to say it. ... I see no orga-. nized effort to kill the nomination.” Warner, as he emerged from a meeting with Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole, R-Kan., and GOP members of the panel, said he ex pects the panel to vote alter iu- views the report. He did notprorit a specific time “It is my expectation the con®, tee will find, as I have found, the evidence in part one, two, four and now part live, which will made available, does not provide basis for any disqualification,” said. At the White House, PressSeoi tary Marlin Fitzwater said, “ourm derstanding is the FBI is close concluding their reports, and tfe have found no difficulties or p lems that haven’t been resolved." On Monday, President Bush ini cated that he was standing by Town Bush added, however, that if ^ rumors or innuendoes turned out be “a nature 1.88 No. fexas substantive allegation of | Wednesday b wl , of course it would conceri Minera , Wells, INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS sponsored by AA McDonald’s ^McDonald's — —' 1 ^ ■■ Ji ■ I . Breakfast Every Morning • 5 locations • Drive Thru Post Oak Mall • Hwy 21 Manor East Mall • University Dr. Texas Ave. at S.W. Parkway SPORTS CLUBS Outdoor Soccer playoffs begin tonight, Mon., Feb. 6, 5:00 PM. Check the schedules posted in the Read Bldg. Softball Umpires meeting Mon., Feb. 6, 6 PM 267 G. Rollie White. Racquetball Singles begin Tues., Feb. 7. Check the schedules for times. Captains meeting for Wallyball Thurs., Feb. 9, 5 PM 167 Read. SLAM DUNK PRELIMS MOVED TO FEB. 16. Basketball playoffs posted Mon., Feb. 20, and begin on Mon., Feb. 22. The Men’s Volleyball Team will be holding the Valentines Day Classic all day Saturday, February 11. Some of the best volleyball teams from around the nation will be competing in this tourna ment, so come out and watch some ex cellent volleyball. The LaCrosse Team will play at LSU Saturday, February 11. The Rugby Team will play Striker Satur day, February 11, at 11:00 AM on East Campus. All UGWdflrsli^ Schick/SOA Super Hoops 3 on 3 Men’s A Men’s B Men’s C Women's Open Corec Open Black Cats Kox's Illegal Wildthing The Ag E's SOA Preseason Tournament Men's A Men’sB Men's C Women's Open CoRec A CoRec B VHB Twinetime No Jordans T-N-T CC Creations TASC Turtles Don’t miss the General Motors Auto Expo sponsored by the Sports Officials Association February 7 & 8 at Rudder Fountain 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. TAMU-OUTDOORS RAFT/KAYAK THE CANYONS OF BIG BEND MARCH 11 -19 REGISTRATION: FEBRUARY 6 - MARCH 1 Paddle the Rio Grande along majestic can yon walls that tower as much as 1500 feet above the water. Take exploratory hikes into side canyons and caves. Relax in a tinaja. Experience sleeping under the stars. The $225 ($250 Non A&M) fee for this spring break adventure includes transportation, food, rental of rafts/kayaks, camping equipment, and shuttle costs. All you need to bring is your camera. Swimming ability is a prerequisite for the trip. Kayakers should be competent in the eskimo roll and white water paddling. Sign up in the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read. This trip is limited to 11 participants. For more information, please call Patsy at 845-7826. BACKPACKING We considerthis the best time of the yearto visit Sam Houston National Forest. The $35 ($45 Non A&M) fee for this backpacking adventure includes rental of camping hear, back pack, food and experienced guides. This trip is geared for the beginning and intermediate backpacker. Sign up in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read. For more informatibn, please call Patsy Greiner at 845-7826. Rock Climbing and Rappelling Clinic SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL FOREST February 17-19 REGISTRATION: January 30 - February 13 Enjoy exploring part of the Texas Big Thicket with piney woods, hardwoods, and spring-fed streams. Saturday, February 25 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM at Sugar Loaf REGISTRATION: February 6-20 Recreational Sports if offering this one day rock climbing/rappel ling clinic to introduce this exciting sport. Experi enced guides will teach basic knots and rope han dling techniques, protection and belaying systems and a variety of climbing techniques at Sugar Loaf (located near Hearne, Texas). The $12 ($15 for non A&M) fee includes climbing equipment and experi enced instruction. The trip is limited to 10 partici pants. Sign up in the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read Building. For more information, call Patsy Greiner at 845-7826. ACKNOWLEGEMENTS: McDonald's Intramural Highlights is sponsored in the Battalion by your local McDonald's Restaurant at University Drive, Manor East Mall, Hwy 21, Texas Ave. at SW Parkway and Post Oak Mall. Stories are by Steve Harding, graphics are by Paul Irwin and photos are by Mark Figart and Lynda Bottos. IM GAMEPLAN AUSTIN (A ng showdown regeni state Republic; name. Gov. Bill Cle Mario Ramire: was honored alumnus of U1 Clements sa member of tl Coordinating “short, short, s Dro] driv ENTRIES OPEN: JANUARY 31 ENTRIES CLOSE : FEBRUARY? WALLYBALL PLAY BEGINS: Monday, February 13. ENTRY FEE: $15.00 per team DIVISIONS: Men’s, Women’s and CoRec. CLASSES: A, B, and C. ELIGIBILITY: No more than one TAM U Volleyball Club member or former varsity letter winner per team. That team must compete in class A. TEAMS: Consist of 3 players per team CoRec teams consist of 2 males and 1 female and vice versa. Team man ager’s meeting Thursday, February 9 at 5:00 pm in room 164 Read Building. Schedules will be available at this time. ARCHERY DOUBLES will remain open until March 21. Check the Rec. Sports Office for more info. SLAM DUNK PRELIMINARIES: Thursday, Feb", ary 16 at 7:30 pm, Main Floor, G. Rollie While.F NALS: Saturday, February 18 at halftime Aggie - Arkansas Men’s Basketball game. Ei /TY; .STUDENTS MUST PRESENT ASTUDENTID AND FACULTY/ STAFF MUST PRESENT A REC REATION ID TO PARTICIPATE. RULES: EachOT most prestigioi testant will be allowed 3 dunk attempts in eachroiri Scores do not carry overto future rounds. Round! All contestants; Round#2:Top 6 scores fromroun #1; Round #3: Top 3 scores from round #2. Cod plete rules are available in the Recreational Sped Office 159 Read. of C< NEW YORI the number of and mounting are driving do plications lo < time in years. Harvard l Peter Costa es 10 percent dre pared with a y decline in at Nearly all otb are reporting < ENTRIES OPEN: FEBRUARY 6 ENTRIES CLOSE: FEBRUARY PRESEASON SOFTBALLTOURNAMENT LIMITED EN TRIES: Entries will be limited to the first 128 teams. DIVI SIONS: Men’s, A, B, and C, Women’s Open, CoRec A and B. ENTRY FEE: $10.00perteam. SCHEDULES: Sched ules will be posted in the Recreational Sports Office on Wednesday, February 15. The tounament will be held February 17-18. In case of rain, the tournament will be held February 24-25. If both weekends are rained out, the tournament will be cancelled. Only teams not completing one full game will be given a refund. AWARDS; No awards will be given. The tournament will use all Intramural rules, policies and procedures. This tournament is sponsored by the Texas A&M Sports Officials Association. FREE THROW CONTEST DATE: Wednesday, February 15,1 pm -10 pm. ENTRY FEE: Free!!! LOCATION: Main Floor, G. Rollie White Coliseum. DIVISIONS: Men’s and Women’s. RULES: Each participant will shoot 20 free throws. In case of a tie, the participant with the most consecutive shots made from the beginning will be de clared the winner. Participants making the 20th free throw will continue shooting for a separate consecutive shots made award. AWARDS: Will be awarded to the Individual Champion in each division. Bring your Student ID or Recreation ID to participate. SLOWPITCH SOFTBALL DIVISIONS: Corps, Fist. Men’s and Women’s Residence Hall, Men’s and Women Independent, Fraternity, and CoRec. RULES: ASAwt intramural exceptions. Rules are available in the Recrei tional Sports Office. COMPETITION: Round Robinleag. play with single elimination playoffs in all classes. Class - highly skilled; Class B - average skilled; ClassC-ie ice; Class D - recreation. PLAY BEGINS: Sunda; February 19. EQUIPMENT: Game ball, bases a f - catcher’s mask will all be furnished by the Recreate Sports Office. ENTRY FEE: $30.00 per team. AWAfl£:| T-shirts will be given to All-University Class A Champitri and certificates to Class B & C All-University Champions Class B CoRec Champions will receive General Motors: shirts. TEAM MANAGER'S MEETING: Thursday, Febit ary 16 at5 PM in Room601 RudderTower. Schedules#: be available and rule changes will be discussed. COflP: MANAGERS MEETING: Wednesday, February 15alM PM at 167 Read Building. Schedules will be availablear; rules changes will be discussed. UMPIRES: Anypersr interested in becoming an Intramural Umpireshoukte tact Chris Koperniak in the Recreational Sports Office Read. appl reshn fall's frestima many selectiv | country. I Stanford U lions have dre from 15,828 t Lynne Mad is undergraduat At highly of California lions are also 20,835 for ne r % ^ igl', ^ DEPARTMENT OF RECREATIONAL SPORTS LOGO CONTEST “It’s really the number uates,” said dean of admi lege, in AmL applications percent. “I’ve been and most of to are expert as great as ou “1 conside said Bradley tor of Lafayi Pa., where about 5 perc ticipated this that we’re n< competitive 1 to make it tl crease the qu School off The Intramural-Recreational Sports Department is officially changing to the Department of Recreation Sports on September 1,1989. We are holding a logo contest to identify potential designs for our newlofi Designs are due in the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read Building no later than 5:30 PM, Tuesday, 7. The winner will be announced after Spring Break and will be awarded a $50.00 prize. Rules are availat in the Recreational Sports Office 159 Read. For more information, call P.J. Miller, 845-7826. GOLF DRIVING RANGE HOURS The Driving Range located at the Intramural Sports Center is now open for operation Mon-Thu, 3 PM PM; Fri, 12 PM - 6 PM; Sat, 10 AM - 6 PM; and Sun, 12 noon - 6 PM. Individuals with student IDorTA^ 1 Recreational ID may purchase a large bucket of balls for $3.00 and a small bucket of balls for $1.50. Wi' out an ID individuals may purchase a large bucket of balls for $4.00 and a small bucket for $2.00. Clubreo is also available. For more information, contact the IM-Rec Sports Office, 159 Read, or call 845-782E, RAINING??? CALL 845-2625 TO SEE IF YOUR GAME HAS BEEN RAINED OUT. Rule put i in all