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AggieCon (Continued from page 10) one another in a maze of cardboard- box walls and mirrors. Kenneth Godwin, 20, who also goes by the name of Mark Thyme, a character in a novel he’s writing, was supervising the Lazer Tag activites that afternoon. He chatted about the philosopohical aspects of the game. “This is futuristic combat,” God win said. “But instead of people dy ing, you just put them on the side. That’s the best type of war.” A 13-year-old girl wearing braces, who came out of the maze with her sensor indicating she was “dead,” was not exactly concerned about the philosophy of game. She was almost in tears. “Something hit me,” she sobbed. “I had my sensor covered, and it still hit me” (of course, covering your sensor is illegal, and everybody knows cheaters never win — better luck next time). Lazer Tag is not just for children any more. A bunch of folks from Corpus Christi proved that point. They were decked out in fatigue- green flight suits covered with insig nia indicating each one’s “rank,” black berets, and arm patches indi cating they were the “War Dogs.” They were all “over 20.” A couple of the “Dogs” explained to me. that their characters were based on some heros from the cancelled “Captain Power” animated series.They were keeping the series alive by assuming the identities of the characters and keeping up with the facts of the show. They performed for my benefit the show’s theme song. 1 lost them when they started talking about “bio dreads hunting down humans and digitizing them” in a future world run by machines, which resulted from “robots being the only ones who played sports,” or something like that. They apparently thought of themselves as “the last pocket of resistance against the biodreads.” They weren’t facing any bi odreads today —just a bunch of ju nior high kids who were matched against the War Dogs. After some initial bickering between the teams, caused by the fact that the kids’ team had three more members than the adults’ team (adults: “We get to use two pistols,” kids: “then we get to use your rifles, adults: “No way, go buy your own”), the match began. Attempting to ask War Dog Mark Briody one last question before the match began, 1 was cut off when he turned his bearded face, complete with waxed moustache, to me and said “Umm, excuse me. I’m about to play Lazer Tag.” Not surprisingly, the War Dogs tore up the youngsters. But it was all in the name of fun. Coming back from Lazer Tag, I was greeted by one of those scenes for which the possible captions are endless. The members of the Corps of Cadets w'ere jogging past the MSC, fresh from their annual March to the Brazos. They were sun burned, they were shouting, they were sweaty, they were caked with mud and were carrying everything from tree limbs to large Tones. On a street corner quietly watch ing them pass were a couple of Ag- gieCon-ers. The guy wore a silver band around his neck; his black T- shirt indicated his nickname was “Moon Dog.” His female compan ion, with pale skin and straight jet- black hair, wore a low-cut spandex top, purple and black leggings and black felt boots. They watched the Corps; the Corps watched them. Surely, here were two of the most widely diveise groups of people ever to have faced one another in the history of the planet What was each one thinking about what the others’ existence meant about the state of the worldr In some futuristic world, would these groups blend together, or would they grow further apart Would there be hostility? Would there be love? I just don’t know. Capping off Saturday’s festivites was the Masquerade Ball. If you can imagine it, it was there. Characters both good and bad, attractive and ugly, from the past, present and fu ture, were in attendance, grooving to a sound system that played every thing from Def Leppard to Informa tion Society to Tchaikovsky. How did the creatures dance? They two-stepped, they waltzed, they jitter-bugged, they did stuff you’d see at The Edge, and a couple of’em tried what they called the naissancejig. The War Dogs had traded in fatigues for Star Trek costu made the mistake of calling tb Irekkms, and was p romp > costed by the group’s femafe J (for future reference, they are“c Trek enthusiasts”). 1 he ball s costume contest vided some interesting S ce„ es Im P me a monk, a dark elf, a dwarf wizard a princess and a tap-dan i space bug doing the If you thought it couldn’to e t weirder, try imagining a two-h guy, a Khngon, Dr. Whoanda mos delivery driver rapping tn ,I Run-DMC version of K"® Way.” Ik Figuring that anything 1 sawSm day would be anti-climactic, 1 l et | Masquerade Ball end theconexpti ence for me. m £ McDonald's INTRAMURAL HIGHLIGHTS sponsored by McDonald’s Post Dak Mall • Hwy 21 Manor East Mall • University Dr. Texas Ave. at S.W. Parkway Breakfast Every Morning • 5 locations • Drive Thru FOOTNOTES SPORTS CLUBS • • • .. ■ '*.<* <£/;• •<* , IM GAMEPLAN Rock Climbing Pretrip Meeting: Monday, April 3 in 161 Read 6:00 PM. Softball Officials Meeting: Thursday, April 6, 7:30 PM or 8:15 PM at the Intramural Sports Complex. Pickleball Doubles schedules posted Friday, April 7 after 1 PM. RAINING??? Call 845-2625 to see if your game has been rained out. ■{'mTTTTVTTTTTffi'T't' 1 'l"t • The Fencing Team wil host a tournament Sat. & Sun. April 8 & 9 beginning at 10:00 AM. • The Men's Volleyball Team will hold two beginner Power Volleyball Clinics Sat. April 8 from 10-1 & 2 - 5 PM. There is a fee of $5.00. • The LaCrosse Team will hold their last home game Sat. April 8. • The Women's Polo Team will compete in Nation als April 4 - 9 in Dallas. • The Pistol Team will compete in Nationals April 6 - 9 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. • The Boxing Team will compete in Nationals April 7 - 9 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ENTRIES CLOSE: APRIL 4 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 Otlicel: see when you play. COMPETITION: Class A - highly skilled: Class B - moderately skilled; Class C-N All tournaments will be single elimination. Class A All-University Champions will receive t-shirts. C and C All-University Champions will receive certificates. Class B CoRec Champions will receive a Gene:: Motors T-Shirts. ELIGIBILITY: All TAMU students, faculty and staff may enter if they meet the eligibi requirement listed in the intramural calendar. EQU/PMEA/T: Will be furnished. PRACTICE TIMES: Putic timeswillbeavailableon Wednesday, April 5,5:00-6:30 PM in 351 G. Rollie White. Participantswhoban won a divisional championship in doubles must play in the next higher class if the team remains the same ENTRIES CLOSE: APRIL 11 ■irrg a 1 i rryrriT ALL UNIVERSITY CHAMPIONS ini r. f RACQUETBALL SINGLES MEN'S A MEN’S B Scott Heath Rusty Rowe WOMEN'S A WOMEN'S B Mary Bean Elena Olive MEN’S C Nimesh Patel WOMEN'S C Kell Shoemaker BASKETBALL MEN'S A Twine Time WOMEN'S A CC Creation MEN'S B Hart Hoopers WOMEN'S B 5 Slamma Jamma MEN'S C C Men WOMEN’S C Foulups MEN'S D Spunkers COREC A CC Creations COREC B Macaroni CORECC Snowbirds 10th Annual Penberthy Softball Tournament ENTRY FEE: $40.00 per team (Double Eliminati Tournament). TOL/P/V/WEA/rDATE: April 14-16. ELIGIBILITY: Open to all TAMU students, faculty,4 and spouses. DIVISIONS: Men’s A/B, Men's B/C, Men’s C/D, Co-RecA/B,Co-RecB/C. Divisions mustlu at least 8 teams in order for the division to make. The Recreational Sports Department reserves there to combine divisions as they see necessary. AWARDS: Men’s and CoRec A/B: Top 3 places will rece Penberthy t-shirts and champions will receive a trophy. Men’s A/BChampion will also receive a $200.0I)£ Creations gift certificate good for 15 team shirts with 2 color screen and numbers with one hour toward: production. Men’s and CoRec B/C: Top 2 places will receive Penberthy t-shirts and the champion willrecei a trophy. Men’s C/D: The champions will receive Penberthy t-shirts and a trophy. RULES: A S A Rulesi intramural exceptions will apply. T-shirts awards will be limited to 15 per team. TEAM CAPTAINS MEEH Tournament Brackets may be picked up on Thursday, April 13 at 6:00 pm in 167 Read Building. SPONSOR Thanks to our sponsors: CC Creations and McDonald’s. EXTRAS: All Homerun Hitters will receivea food coupon compliments of McDonalds. Most valuable player of each game receives a Penberthypla; of the game koozie compliments of CC Creations. Rain?? In case of rain, the tournament will be reschedu! for the following weekend. For more information call Tom Reber at 845-7826. * Food Services Depart! will have food available throughout the tournament at the Penberthy Intramural Complex. ENTRIES OPEN: APRILS ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 11 ARCHERY DOUBLES MENS'S OPEN WOMEN'S OPEN COREC OPEN MEN'S A WOMEN'S A COREC A MEN'S B WOMEN'S B COREC B Brian Lawrence & Billy Varos Cooner & Dutton Cindy Speroni & Billy Varos Curtis Clingingsmith & Pat Yeiss Alada Zuniga & Susan Weinstrom Elaine Turner& Frank Matsumoto Tim O’Sullivan & Nick Havard KarienYerks & KarenYerks Jason Young & Cynthia Smith TAMU-OUTDOORS Canoe the Guadalupe River April 22 - 23 Registration: April 3 - April 17 The Guadalupe River is the most popular canoeing river in Texas and is famous for its exciting Whitewa ter and scenic beauty. Spend the weekend camping on the banks of the river and testing your whitewater skills.The $30 ($35 for Non A&M) fee for this weekend adventure includes rental of canoes, shuttle costs, instruction before the trip and while on the river and experienced guides. This trip is offered for beginning and intermediate canoeists and is limited to 14 participants. Backpacking Sam Houston National Forest April 14-16 Registration: March 27 - ApriMO Enjoy exploring part of the Texas Big Thicket with piney woods, hardwoods, and spring-fed streams. We consider this the best time of the year to visit Sam Houston National Forest. The $35 ($45 NON A&M) for this backpacking adventure includes rental of camping hear, backpack, food and experienced guides. This trip is geared for the beginning and intermediate backpacker. Sign up in the Intramural-Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read. BASEBALL HITTING CO TEST DATE: Contest will be N April 12, 1989 at 6 pm atOIss Field. ENTRY FEE: Free!! ELIGIBILITY: All Tamil SI dents, Staff, Faculty ai Spouses are eligible if they the requirements in the intrat ral calendar. RULES: Copies may be picked up in the ral-Recreation Sports office Read Building. FORMAT: Eaei individual will be allowed > swings from the pitching chine. Points are awarded fora ferent distances. EQUIPS Will be provided. Personal^ will be inspected. AWARDS Shirts are offered to champs of the Men’s and Women’s petition. Oifi' UPCOMING EVENTS! Intermediate Kayak Workshop on the Guadalupe River 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. The next clinic is scheduled for April 20. Registration begins April 3. Register for these trips in the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read Bldg. For more 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 SVy Parkway and Post Oak Mall. Stories are by Steve Harding, graphics are by Paul Irwin and photos are by Mark Figart and Lynda \@\L\F GOLF DRIVING RANGE HOURS ^ nS R e i°f' ed , a i' h ® l n,ramural s P°rts Center is now open tor operation Mon-Thu, 3 ^ PM, Fr. 12 PM - 6 PM; Sat, 10 AM - 6 PM; and Sun, 12noon - 6 PM Individuals with student IDorT* Recreational ID may purchase a large bucket of balls for $3.00 and a small bucket of balls for $150 '* rs lJ ilsoavLTablfFor™m! J nfe h rm1 alar9ebUCketO,ba ' IS,Or$400andasm rt |1 Pocket for$2.00.Cl.ib is also available. For more information, contactthe Recreational Sports Office 159Read,orcall845-®] ATTENTION SOFTBALL CAPTAINS * o ^ the rain ’ Playoffs will be posted Thursday, W 6 at .2:00 noon across from racquetbal! court #2. Playoffs will ^ Sunday, April 9. NOTE: Only those games played prior to Wednes April 5 will count towards seeding in the playoffs. We apologizefor^ inconvenience. 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