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Helplessly we observed. Have we turned to such a fast-paced society that we have lost the value of knowing the tree in our backyard was planted there when our parents moved in as newlyweds? I shed a tear for this loss experienced by our campus and possibly for the receivers of the instant shade tree. Yet, as I was walking home, a friend asked me how I was. I said, “pretty good,” and walked on. Sally Brooks ’92 Bush doesn’t deserve honor EDITOR: In light of George Bush’s death sentence for the three hundred Chinese Aggie freedom fighters, I vehemently op pose honoring him in any way with my tax dollars. The Republicrats sitting on the College Station City Council should raise the funds amongst themselves if they feel he is so worthy and find some other use for the thousands of dollars they have stolen from me this year. Congratulations to Joe Barton for taking the side of life and liberty. Please be more consistant in your efforts, though; being a Libertarian I am easily disgusted by government ef forts to subjugate. Lynn Younts ’92 X-rated movie appalling choice EDITOR: The calibre and distinction pf Texas A&M University is well known by all of us. I guess it is because of this image of A&M as an honorable and respectable institution that I was so appalled at the showing of a Rated “X” movie on our campus at Rudder Auditorium on Tuesday evening. Though I did not view it myself, its distasteful content along with strong warnings about the offensive material was made quite clear in the movie’s preview article in The Battal ion on Monday. The movie was sponsored by the Aggie Cinema. I would assume that such a group, as the Aggie Cinema/MSC Pro grams Committee, would be interested in the enhancement of the University’s art and entertainment programs, remaining, of course, within the guidelines of our society’s moral values. In other words, shocking violence and the public display of nudity and explicit sexual acitvities are still not viewed favor ably by most Americans. It is my belief that Aggies are no dif ferent. So, why, I ask, did the Aggies and advisors who embody the Aggie Cinema/MSC Programs Committee vote unani mously to feature this piece of degenerate “art”? Jennifer Wolfing ’92 Aggie Cinema hits new low EDITOR: I could not believe what I was reading in the Monday Bat talion. The Aggie Cinema hit a new low by showing an “X” rated Italian movie at Rudder Theater. I asked myself, “What are representatives of Texas A&M doing showing porno graphic , extremely violent films on university property?” Outraged, I called and talked to an International Film Se ries committee member. I told him I was concerned about the showing of this film, and asked who approved it. He said: a) The committee approved it. They show international movies that students “cannot see at normal theaters.” The committee reviewed the film Saturday night and “decided that warning the public of it’s content would be enough.” He also said that the very violent scene at the end of the movie was only as bad as scenes from movies like the “Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” Oh, I see, what is so bad about chopping people into little pieces? b) “The standards in Europe are different than in Amer ica so we should appreciate that.” Does that make it right? Who cares what their standards are, let’s set our own. Before you know it, authorities will be promoting live sex shows in the name of “education” and “cultural experience”! c) When I suggested that some students that would never go to an “X” ratedmovie house might go to the Rudder The ater, his only answer was that I cannot compare this movie with true “porn” movies. Of course, the Battalion review stated that the movie had very extreme and offensive sex and violence. Like they say, if it looks like a duck and walks like a duck, it must be a duck! I am not trying to “censor” something from someone. The point is, where does all this end? If society does not set stan dards, people will not know where the boundaries are. Just like speeding laws, people need to know where the line is so they will know when they cross it. The way our society is going, who knows where the line will be in the future. I urge the International Film Series committee to be more selective in the films they choose. They are figures of author ity that the students look to as role models. Who knows how many students will think to themselves, “The authorities approved it so it must be ok.” Surely there are some good, halfway decent movies being produced in Eu rope. (Maybe?) Students can gain cultural experiences with out viewing pornographic movies! Fred Well ’81 Short sentiment about Shelby EDITOR: Crow, you don’t know diddley! Billy McNabb ’91 Quit complaining about Corps runs EDITOR: In response to Troy Wilson’s comments on the delay the Corps of Cadets caused him by running in the streets, I would like to apologize for the Corps taking five minutes out of your obviously precious life. You have clearly shown your impetu ous attitude. I have noticed the Corps runs in the early morning and, on other days, in the afternoon between four and six. The rest of their day is structured such that there are no other available times to run. Also, when the entire Corps run, I doubt 2,000 cadets could run around the quad. Where do you suggest they run? Maybe Texas Avenue ... sure! You are evidently one of those close-minded individuals who is on the “Aggies Against Everything” committee. Why don’t you go to t.u. I hear the traffic there isn’t so bad in the afternoon. Cindie Trevino ’92 Did columnist do h/s research? EDITOR: Just wondering if Jeff Farmer did his research (“Re search, teaching at A&M: not only seperate, but unequal.”) His indictment of research in the name of better undergrad uate education is silly at best. Where does he think the books in our library or the texts in our classes come from? Does he think we could be educated without these books? I’m certainly no Homer. Research and teaching are not a dichotomy, they are in stead an intergral part of our education and, just as impor tantly, the education of those who will follow. Further evidence of the abscence of a dichotomy is that teaching excellence awards are consistantly awarded to our best researchers. Empty condemnation of research will not lead to a better balance of the faculties multiple missions (which is necessary) but instead will lead to further imbalance. Finally, Mr. Farmer makes an ironical statement about deans not looking at course/instructor evaluations. Research by the Student Senate Academic Affairs Committee teaches us that deans in every college do look at these evaluations. Maybe the relationship between research and education isn’t so vague after all. Brennan Reilly ’91 Have an opinion? Express it! Letters to the editor should not exceed 300 words in length. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit letters for style and length, but will make every effort to maintain the author’s intent. Each letter must be signed and must include the classification, address and telephone number of the writer. All letters may be brought to 216 Reed McDonald, or sent to Campus Mail Stop 1111. SPRING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE DfiNCE Beginning CAW Dance: Wed. Feb. 14. 21. 28 March 7. 21 6-7:15pm $20/student $22/nonstudent Adv. CAW Dance: Wed. Feb. 14. 21. 28 March 7, 21 7:30-8:45pm $20/studcnt $22/nonstudent Beginning Jitterbug: Sun. Feb. 18. 25 March 4. 18. 25 6- 7:15pm Sun. Feb. 18. 25 March 4. 18. 25 7:30-8:45pm Mon. Feb. 19, 26 March 5. 19. 26 7- 8:15pm $18/student $20/nonstudent Ballroom Dancing: Tues. Feb. 20. 27 March 6. 20. 27 7:15-8:30pm $18/student $20/nonstudcnt SPECIALTY EXERCISE Toga: T/Th, Feb 6 - March 8 8:30-9:30pm T/Th. March 20 - April 26 8:30 - 9:30pm $22/student $24/nonstudent Intermediate Yoga: M/W, March 19 - April 25 8:30-9:30pm $22/student $24/nonstudent Bellydance / Exercise: T/Th Feb 13 - April 12 7- 8pm $30/student $32/nonstudent Hawaiian Dance: Tues. Feb 13 - April 10 6-6:55pm $15/studcnt $17/nonstudent Tae kwon do: T/Th. Feb 20 - April 5 8- 9:30pm $35/student $37/nonstudent HEfiLTH CPR: M/W, Feb 5 & 7 6-10pm M/W. March 19 & 21 6-10pm M/W. April 16 & 18 6- 10pm $18/studcnt $20/nonstudent Healthy Eating in the USA: Mon. Feb 19. 26 March 5 7- 9pm $12/student $14/nonstudent First Aid: M/W. Feb 19. 21. 26. 28 6-9pm M/W, April 2. 4. 9. 11 6- 9pm $22/student $24/nonstudent GUITfiR Beginning Guitar: M/W. Feb 12-March 7 7:30-9pm $28/student $30/nonstudent Thurs. Feb 15 - April 12 7- 8:30pm $28/student $30/nonstudent Intermediate Guitar: Thurs. Feb 15- April 12 8:30-10pm $28/student $30/nonstudent REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 29 - 10 AM University PLUS Craft Center - MSC Basement 845-1631 ^MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER^) Basement 845-1631 Bookstore Camera j Barber ] (^University PLUS Craft Center ARTS & CRAFTS Basket Weaving: Tues. Feb 13 - March 6 6- 9pm $22/studcnt $24/nonstudent Calligraphy: 7- 9pm $26/student $28/nonstudent Stained Glasa: Tues. Feb 20 - March 27 6-9pm Wed. April 4 - May 2 6-9pm $28/student $30/nonstudent Leaded Stained Glass: Mon. March 19, 26 April 2, 9, 16 6- 9pm $28/student $30/nonstudent Calligraphy Sampler: Wed. March 28 - May 2 7- 9pm $22/student $24/nonstudent Etched Glass: Tues. Feb. 13 6-9pm Tues. March 20 6-9pm Tues. April 10 6- 9pm $ 12/student $ 14/nonstudent Jewelry Casting Seminar: Sat. & Sun. Feb. 24 & 25 9am-12noon & l-4pm each day Sat. & Sun. March 3 & 4 9am-12noon & 1 -4pm each day $40/studcnt $42/nonstudent Matting A Framing: Sat. Feb. 10. 17, 24 March 3 9-1 lam Wed. Feb. 14. 21, 28 March 7 7- 9pm Wed. March 21. 28 April 4, 11 7-9pm $25/student $27/nonstudent THREADS Knitting: Mon. Feb 19 - April 2 6-9pm $35 class fee Counted Cross Stitch: Mon. April 9. 16. 23. 30 6:30-8pm $ 12 class fee Sewing: Mon. March 19-April 16 6-9pm $35 class fee Smocking: Mon. March 19, 26 April 2. 9 6-9pm $24/ class fee Quilting: Mon. Feb. 12. 19. 26 March 5 6-8pm $22 class fee WINE & SPIRITS Wine Appreciation: Wed. Feb. 14. 21, 28 March 7 7-8:30pm $25/student $27/nonstudent Wine Appreciation II: Wed. March 21. 28 April 4. 11 7- 8:30pm $25/student $27/nonstudent Bartending: M/W. Feb 26 - April 11 8- 10pm $40/student $42/nonstudent WOODWORKING Decoy Carving: Tues. Feb 20 - March 27 6:30-9:30pm $32/student $34/nonstudent Beginning Woodworking: Sun. Feb. 11, 18, 25 March 4 6-8:30pm Mon. March 19. 26 April 2, 9 6-8:30pm $27/student $29/nonstudent Advanced Woodworking: Sunday March 25 - April 29 6-8:30pm $30/student $32/nonstudent PLANTS Flower Drying and Arranging: Tues. Feb 20, 27 March 6 6- 9pm $ 18/student $20/nonstudent Herb Gardening: Tues. March 20, 27 April 3, 10. 17 7- 8:30pm $10/student $12/nonstudent Potpourri: Mon. March 26 6-9pm $12/student $14/nonstudent POTTERY Pottery - Wheel Throwing: Mon. March 26 - April 30 5-7pm Mon. March 26 - April 30 7:30-9:30pm Wed. Feb 14 - March 28 7:30-9:30pm Thurs. Feb 15 - March 29 7:30-9:30pm $28/student $30/nonstudent Int. Pottery: Tues. March 27 - May 1 6:30-8:30pm $28/student $30/nonstudent PHOTOGRAPHY Beginning Photography: Thurs. Feb. 15. 22 March 1, 8 6-9pm $28 class fee Thurs. March 22, 29 April 5. 12 6- 9pm $28 class fee Camcorder Technique*: Thurs. March 22, 29 April 5. 12 7- 9pm $ 18/student $20/nonstudent The Visual Art Of Photography: Thurs. March 22. 29 April 5. 12 7-9pm $ 18/student $20/nonstudent Beginning BAW Darkroom: Tues. Feb 13. 20, 27 6-9pm Tues. March 20. 27 April 3 6-9pm Tues. April 10, 17, 24 6-9pm $25/student $27/nonstudent 845-1631 COMPUTERS Intro to Macintosh Computers: Thurs. Feb 1, 8 6-7:45pm Thurs. Feb 1. 8 8-9:45pm T/Th March 20, 22 6-7:45pm $20/student $25/nonstudent Macintosh Graphics: Tues. Feb 27 6-7:45pm Tues. Feb 27 8-9:45pm $10/student $15/nonstudent Macintosh Word Processing: Thurs. Feb 15, 22 March 1 6-7:45pm Thurs. Feb 15, 22 March 1 8-9:45pm Tues. March 27 April 3, 10 6-7:45pm $20/student $25/nonstudent Macintosh Data Management: Thurs. March 29, April 5 6-7:45pm $12/student $15/nonstudent SPECIAL INTEREST Self Evaluation: Thurs. Feb 8, 15 6-8pm $8/student $ 10/nonstudent Personality Enhancement: Thurs. Feb 22 March 1, 8 6-9pm Thurs. March 22, 29, April 5 6-9pm $18/student $20/nonstudent Assertiveness Training: Mon. Feb. 12. 19, 26 March 5 7:30-9pm $12/student $14/nonstudent Assert!vness Training II: Mon. March 19, 26 April 2, 9 7:30-9pm $12/student $14/nonstudent Juggling: Wed. March 21, 28 April 4 6- 8:30pm $14/student $16/nonstudent Basics of Investing: Tues. Feb 20 - March 27 7:30-9pm $ 16/student $18/nonstudent Creative Writing: Tues. March 20 - April 24 6:30-9pm $28/student $30/nonstudent Bike Maintenance: Tues. Feb. 13, 20. 27 March 6 7- 9pm (6-lOpm last class) Tues. March 20, 27 April 3. 10 7-9pm (6-10pm last class) $20/student $22/nonstudent Auto Mechanics: Thurs. Feb. 8, 15, 22 March 1. 8 7-9pm $18/student $20/nonstudcnt Electronics for Beginners: Wed. Feb. 21, 28 March 7. 21. 28 6- 9pm $25/student $27/nonstudent Cake Decorating: Wed. Feb 7-March 7 7- 9pm Wed. March 21 - April 18 7-9pm $22 Class fee Plan Your Own Wedding: Mon. Feb. 12 - March 5 6-8pm Mon. March 19 - April 9 6-8pm $22 class fee Practical Self Defense: M/W. Feb 5 - March 7 &-7pm M/W. March 19 - April 25 6-7 pm $20/student $22/nonstudent LANGUAGES American Sign Language: T/Th. Feb. 6 - March 8 6-8pm $35/student $37/nonstudent American Sign Language II: Mon. March 19 - April 30 6- 8 pm $35 /student $37/nonstudent Conversational Chinese: M/W, Feb. 19 - April 4 6:30-8pm $35/student $37/nonstudent English as a Second Language: M/W, Feb. 12 - March 28 6:30- 8pm $40/student $42/nonstudent Conversational French: M/W, Feb 12 -March 28 6:30-8pm $35/studcnt $37/nonstudent Conversational German: M/W. Feb. 12 - March 28 6:30-8pm $35/student $37/nonstudent Conversational Italian: T/Th, Feb. 13- March 29 6:30-8pm $35/student $37/nonstudent Conversational Japanese I : T/Th, Feb. 6 - March 8 6:30-8:30pm $35/student $37/nonstudent Japanese II: T/Th, March 27 - April 26 6:30 - 8:30 pm $35/student $37/nonstudent Conversational Russian: M/W, Feb. 19-April 4 6:30-8pm $35/studcnt $37/nonstudent Conversational Spanish: T/Th, Feb. 6 - March 22 6:30-8pm M/W, Feb. 12 - March 28 7- 8:30 pm $35/student $37/nonstudent Intermediate Spanish: T/Th. March 27 - May 3 8- 9:30 pm $35/student $37/nonstudent "Register by PHONE" with Visa/MC , 845-1631 , TELEPHONE registration will begin Tuesday, January 30th. There will be an additional $1 charge for phone registration. Have your Visa/ MC card ready and give us a call to register for our 1990 workshops. (845-1631) V J