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Relay
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enjoying a day off.
“To get a class 3 privilege — there
are three levels of privilege and 3 is
the highest —one only needs contact
the Master Relay Operator, Char
lotte Dick,” Barnes said.
more.
He made several friends through
Relay when he was a regular user of
the system.
“I haven’t been on Relay very
much for the past few months, but I
still remember the people I used to
talk to all the time,” he said.
because most of the users speak En
glish, he said.
“It’s sort of universal,” Barnes
“If you’re reasonable, she’ll more
than likely give the privilege to you,”
he said.
“Usually it works on the idea that
they’ll let you do it if you ask for it
and let you keep doing it as long as
you don’t abuse it.”
Users
It was Relay that got Barnes inter
ested in computers, but he said he
doesn’t have much time for it any-
“There were a couple of people
from othe universities, one was at
the University of Ottawa.”
Although it is possible to build a
strong friendship without meeting
anyone face-to-face, Barnes knows
of one person who traveled around
the country from node to node,
meeting and talking to the people he
used to talk to over the computer.
said. “Someone in France will be on
Relay, and will be talking to someone
in Germany.
“Often the French user won’t
speak German, and the German
user won’t speak French, so they’ll
both speak English.”
can’t log on.”
Services that will run a balance
down include running heavily math
ematical programs and printing.
time, mail goes to a computer and is
waiting for the user when he or she
comes in.
Late at night, many Europeans
are on the Relay lines, Barnes said.
Language isn’t much of a barrier,
Services
It doesn’t cost anything to use the
Relay services — that service is cov
ered by the computer access fee.
However, some “funny money,” as
Barnes called it, comes into play.
“You have a balance on your ac
count, and if you don’t have any
classes that require a computer, you
have $ 10 a week (to spend),” he said.
“When you run out of money, you
Papers or program can be sent
from home computers to any of sev
eral printers on campus. The work
can be picked up later in a box at the
printer.
The boxes are all over campus
and generally are shared by several
people.
If one printer is closer to a partic
ular class, Barnes says, you can send
your document to that printer, chan
ging locations at will.
That way you can leave a message,
and the receiver can read it and re
spond at their leisure.
Another service is the help desks.
If you’re having trouble with a
COBOL, Fortran or almost any
other program, you can call the
helpdesk for assistance.
Setting Up An Account
To set up your own account or t
counts, use your modem to dia
ther 845-94 1 1 or 845-9211 (the
tern will tell you which nuniber-
eitlier of them).
Barnes also described a mail serv
ice.
Unlike the CB-like Relay, in which
the person you want to speak to
must be in the system at the same
Barnes works at the VM (virtual
machine) helpdesk in Blocker. His
“address” is X045CB at TAMVI, if
you’re already in the system.
He enjoys his job, he said, but
noted that it would help a lot if he
could get an IBM PC in the office.
“There are a lot of different disk
formats out there, and it’s hard to
transfer from one kind to another.”
When the A&M computersystej
responds with a large ATM, iu_
ask the following:
Enter Resource Name or (?)
which you reply VTAM.
Enter Terminal Type: If
need a list of types, hit “Return”.
Enter Application: To which \o
reply CICS.
The computer will then ask.
for your student II), birthdatear;
last name, and it takes about a
for your account to be set up.
Once you’ve got an accow
you’re ready to Relay.
INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS
sponsored by
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M m ■ . Breakfast Every Morning ® 5 locations • Drive Thru
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FOOTNOTES
SPORTS CLUBS
• Volleyball Triples and Innertube Water Polo
begin play Monday, March 27.
•Tennis Doubles oegin Tuesday, March 28.
• Sports Club Meeting Tuesday, March 28, 7 PM,
167 Read.
• Golf Singles preliminary round April 2-4.
• All University Team Bowling Finals Sunday,
April2, 2-4 PM.
• Swim Meet Divisionals Monday, March 27. All
University Finals Wednesday, March 29.
► Softball playoffs posted Monday, April 3 across
from racquetball court #2. Playoffs begin Thurs
day, April 6.
• The Badminton Team will be hosting the Te>
StateTournamentSaturday& Sunday, April 1 &2.
• The LaCrosse Team will play Saturday April 1 at 1
PM on the Drill Field.
• The Fencing Team will host a tournament Satur
day & Sunday, April 1 & 2, 303 Read.
• The Cycling Team will hold the Aggieland Crit-
erium Sunday April 2,8 AM - 4 PM at the Research
Park.
• The Racquetball Team will be at the National
Championships in New Orleans.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
BASEBALL HITTING / HOMERUN CONTEST
FUN RUN FRISBEE GOLF
W©IMIIIM'‘t> IBdP^IBV
The Women’s Rugby Team is looking for anyone interested in playing. For more information , call Angela
at 260-3004 or Renae at 693-3911. Practice is at 5:00 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday, on Henderson Field
(by the Bell Tower) and on Sunday at 4:00 PM at the Polo Field.
RAINING??? Call 845-2625 to see if your
game has been rained out.
GOLF DRIVING RANGE HOURS
The Driving Range located at the Intramural Sports Center is now open for operation Mon-Thu, 3 PM - 6
PM; Fri, 12 PM - 6 PM; Sat, 10 AM - 6 PM; and Sun, 12 noon - 6 PM. Individuals with student ID orTAMU
Recreational ID may purchase a large bucket of balls for $3.00 and a small bucket of balls for $1.50. With
out an ID individuals may purchase a large bucket of balls for $4.00 and a small bucket for $2.00. Club rental
is also available. For more information, contact the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read, or call 845-7826.
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ALL UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS
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Men's B
Men's C
Women s A
Newsensation
4nichaters
Sato Family
Three Amigas
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CoRec B
CoRec C
Women's B
Good Action
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Minimum Wage
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TAMU-OUTDOORS
Intermediate Kayak Workshop on the Guadalupe River
Saturday April 15 -16 Registration: March 27 - April 10
Spend the weekend improving your kayaking skills. Emphasis will be placed on refining technique, braces,
eskimo rolls, and learning how to play rapids.The $55 ($60 for non A&M) fee for this workshop includes
transportation, group camping equipment, kayak equipment, camping permits and experienced instruction.
Sign up early because class size is limited.
Kayak Roll Instructional Clinics
Date: April 6, 6:15 - 8:30 PM Registration: March 20 - April 3
Learn the mechanics of the Eskimo roll!! Experienced guides will be on hand to instruct and assist you in
sessions at the Outdoor Pool. The $8($10 non A&M) fee covers instruction, kayak rental and pool time.
Limited to 10 participants.
Climbing At Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Dates: April 7-9 Registration: March 20 - April 3
Join us at the Rock for an introduction to the thrills of rock climbing!!
Experienced guides will teach a variety of climbing techniques and safety systems. Spend the weekend
testing your new skills. The $30 ($35 non A&M) fee for this adventure includes rental of group camping equip
ment, climbing equipment, camping permits and experienced instruction. The trip is offered to beginning and
intermediate climbers and is limited to 10 participants.
Register forthesetrips in the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read Bldg. Formore information about
these trips or TAMU Outdoors contact, Patsy Greiner, 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.
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PUTT-PUTT GOLF ENTRY FEE: Men’s or Women’s
Singles $2.00/person; Men’s or Women’s Doubles $4.00/
team; CoRec $4.00/team. All fees will be collected at
registration in the Recreational Sports Office. All equip
ment is available at the course. CONTEST DATE: Wed
nesday, April 5, 5:30 PM- 9:30 PM. LOCATION: Putt-Putt
Golf Course, Texas Avenue South, College Station, North
of K-Mart. ***Bring your student ID or recreational ID.**
TYPE OF COMPETITION: One round, 18 hole contest
with medalist (stroke) scoring. Ties will be decided by
comparing totals of back nine holes. If a tie still exists, a
match of holes from #18 backwards will determine the
winner. Local course rules with Intramural exceptions will
be in effect. ELIGIBILITY: All TAMU students, faculty, staff
and spouses if they meet the eligibility requirements in the
Recreational Sports Calendar/Handbook. DIVISIONS:
Men’s Singles & Doubles, Women’s Singles & Doubles,
CoRec Doubles. AWARDS: AII-UniversityT-shirts will be
awarded in each division.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS:
Men’s, Women’s and CoRec. ENTRY FEE: $'\ 0.00 per
team. SCHEDULES: Schedules may be picked up at the
team captains meeting in 167 Read at 5pm on Thursday,
March 30. LOCA TION: All games will be played at the Pen-
berthy Intramural Complex or the Intramural Sports
Center. RULES: Ultimate Players Association Rules and
Intramural Rules will be enforced. A WARDS:
championship t-shirts will be given to the winners
Men’s, Women’s, and Co-Rec divisions. TEM.
Teams consist of 7 players per team. Co-Rec lean
consist of 4 men and 3 women or 3 men and 4worn
ELIGIBILITY: Check the Recreational Sports Cate
for policies concerning eligibility. TOURNAMEHIM
March 31 -April 1.
SUPERSTARS ENTRY FEE: Free!!! DIVISIONS:
vidual - Men and Women. ELIGIBILITY: Supersia-
competition is open to all TAMU students, facultyai
their spouses. COMPETITION: The competitionwil
held April 1 & 2. Participants must choose 10 ofthe
events: (Everyone must participate in the obte
course.) Softball Throw, 1600 M Run, Weightlifting^
cling**, 100 M Dash, Frisbee Toss, 50 M Swim, Vote
ball, Free Throw, Shuttle Run, Bowling*, Obstarr
Course. 'Participants who bowl will need to payfortte
games at the alley. “Participants who enterCycling*
be required to provide their own bikes. AWARDS:^
Point Man and Woman in Individual Competition*
receive the Dan Copp Memorial Award and an
ral Champion t-shirt. MEET/A/G: There will be ameeir
for all participants at 10:00 am Sat., April 1 in 164Rea
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PICKLEBALL DOUBLES ENTRY FEE: Free !!! PLAY BEGINS: Tuesday, April 10. SCHEDULES:^
be posted after 1 pm on Friday, April 7. Check the bulletin board outside the Recreational Sports Office
see when you play. COMPETITION: Class A - highly skilled: Class B - moderately skilled; Class C - Novi:
All tournaments will be single elimination. Class A All-University Champions will receive t-shirts. Class
and C All-University Champions will receive certificates. Class B CoRec Champions will receive aGenefi
Motors T-Shirts. ELIGIBILITY: All TAMU students, faculty and staff may enter if they meet the eli
requirement listed in the intramural calendar. EQUIPMENT: Will be furnished. PRACTICE TIMES: Pracfc
times will be available on Wednesday, April 5,5:00-6:30 PM in 351 G. Rollie White. Participants who hat
won a divisional championship in doubles must play in the next higher class if the team remains the sam;
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10th Annual Penberthy Softball Tournament April 14-16. ENTRY FEE: $40.00 per team (Doui
Elimination Tournament). TOURA/AME/VTDATE: April 14-16. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all TAMUstude^
faculty, staff and spouses. DIVISIONS: Men’s A/B, Men’s B/C, Men’s C/D, Co-Rec A/B, Co-RecB
Divisions must have at least 8 teams in order forthe division to make. The Recreational Sports Departiffi
reserves the right to combine divisions as they see necessary. AWARDS: Men’s and CoRec A/B:
places will receive Penberthy t-shirts and champions will receive a trophy. Men’s A/BChampion willat
receive a $200.00 CC Creations gift certificate good for 15 team shirts with 2 color screen and numbers*!
one hour toward art production. Men’s and CoRec B/C: Top 2 places will receive Penberthy t-shirts and!
champion will receive a trophy. Men’s C/D: The champions will receive Penberthy t-shirts and a
RULES: A.S.A Rules with intramural exceptions will apply. T-shirts awards will be limited to 15pertei
TEAM CAPTAINS MEETING: Tournament Brackets may be picked up on Thursday, April 13 at 6:00?
in 167 Read Building. SPONSORS: Thanks to our sponsors: CC Creations and McDonald’s. EXTRAS)
Homerun Hitters will receive a free food coupon compliments of McDonalds. Most valuable playerofes
game receives a Penberthy player of the game koozie compliments of CC Creations. Rain?? Incaseofn
the tournament will be rescheduled for the following weekend. For more information call Tom ReberatS 1
7826. * Food Services Department will have food available throughout the tournament at the Penbeil
Intramural Complex
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