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Mail Call
Silver Taps for the trees
EDITOR:
Walking back from my sociology class, I stopped to join a
crowd which looked as if they had seen Silver Taps jump to
3:00 p.m. Wednesday. In silence we stood at the east door of
the MSC to watch Instant Shade Tree, Inc. slice into the
ground. The huge orange blades lifted the nearest tree from
the soil which had been made willing by several days of rain. I
stood there wanting the tree to fight back as its roots were sev
ered. 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
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DfiNCE
Beginning CAW Dance:
Wed. Feb. 14. 21. 28 March 7. 21
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Healthy Eating in the USA:
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M/W. Feb 12-March 7
7:30-9pm
$28/student $30/nonstudent
Thurs. Feb 15 - April 12
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$35 class fee
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Wine Appreciation:
Wed. Feb. 14. 21, 28 March 7
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WOODWORKING
Decoy Carving:
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PLANTS
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Tues. Feb 20, 27 March 6
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Herb Gardening:
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Potpourri:
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POTTERY
Pottery - Wheel Throwing:
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Mon. March 26 - April 30
7:30-9:30pm
Wed. Feb 14 - March 28
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$28/student $30/nonstudent
Int. Pottery:
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Beginning Photography:
Thurs. Feb. 15. 22 March 1, 8
6-9pm
$28 class fee
Thurs. March 22, 29 April 5. 12
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Camcorder Technique*:
Thurs. March 22, 29 April 5. 12
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Thurs. Feb 15, 22 March 1
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Self Evaluation:
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6-8pm
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Personality Enhancement:
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Assertiveness Training:
Mon. Feb. 12. 19, 26 March 5
7:30-9pm
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Juggling:
Wed. March 21, 28 April 4
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Basics of Investing:
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7:30-9pm
$ 16/student $18/nonstudent
Creative Writing:
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Bike Maintenance:
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Electronics for Beginners:
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Cake Decorating:
Wed. Feb 7-March 7
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Wed. March 21 - April 18
7-9pm
$22 Class fee
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Mon. Feb. 12 - March 5
6-8pm
Mon. March 19 - April 9
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$22 class fee
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&-7pm
M/W. March 19 - April 25
6-7 pm
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American Sign Language:
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6:30-8pm
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English as a Second Language:
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6:30- 8pm
$40/student $42/nonstudent
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6:30-8pm
$35/studcnt $37/nonstudent
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M/W. Feb. 12 - March 28
6:30-8pm
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6:30-8pm
$35/student $37/nonstudent
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T/Th, Feb. 6 - March 8
6:30-8:30pm
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T/Th, March 27 - April 26
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M/W, Feb. 19-April 4
6:30-8pm
$35/studcnt $37/nonstudent
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6:30-8pm
M/W, Feb. 12 - March 28
7- 8:30 pm
$35/student $37/nonstudent
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8- 9:30 pm
$35/student $37/nonstudent
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