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Despite the gloomy forecast, shuttle managers in midafternoon gave the go-ahead for the launch team to pump 528,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen into Atlantis' caver nous fuel tank for another try. Contributing to the decision was the fact that Monday offered the best weather odds of the next three days. The odds drop tojust 20 percent ay,foreca on Tuesday and Wednesday of recasters said. The computer is one of two used by the Air Force to provide information on the shuttle’s course after liftoff. If the vehicle strayed off track and threatened a populated area, a range safety officer would send a radio signal to blow it up so pieces would fall harmlessly into the Atlan tic. Mission rules require that both computers be operating for a launch, the one that failed acts as the backup. Capt. Ken Warren, an Air Force spokesman, reported Sunday that the trouble had been tra ced to bad software. “The computer is up, and we’re ready to sup port a launch,” Warren said. The astronauts, who spent three hours in the spacecraft before Sunday’s scrub, went to about noon. The commander is Navy Capt. John 0. Creighton, who was felled two days last week by) sore throat and nasal congestion. His all-militan crew is Air Force Col. John H. Casper, the pilot and mission specialists Marine Lt. Col. David C Hilmers, Air Force Col. Richard Mullane Navy Lt. Cmdr. Pierre J. Thuot. Because the mission is classified, neithet NASA nor the Pentagon will identify its purpose But sources who spoke on condition of anit nymity reported that the astronauts were to dt ploy on the second day a 37,300-pound, million satellite capable of taking super-sharj photos and listening in on military and matic communications around the world. Vol F FI band as tli 22 ) movi K; ence in sti the ] coun “T here, role Coni vend 24 t- rr sponsored by P(X- McDonald’s ® Mickey D’s Arcade™ Now open at the Univ. Dr. Location Ni lei l0! Entries Open: February 26 Entries Close: Marsh 6 Swim Meet No Entry Fee! Corps and Fish Prelims: March 21 Divisionals (all Divisions): March 26 Innertube Water Polo Entry Fee: $20 Play Begins: March 22 Badminton Singles No Entry Fee! Play Begins: March 20 $ REC SPORTS NOW HIRING $ ARTIST Rec Sports needs a student with artistic ability to provide drawings, cartoons, flyer artwork, and t-shirt designs. Applications will be taken through Feb. 28 in 159 Read. For more information call P.J. Miller at 845-2302. JOIN TAMU OUTDOORS IN... COPPER CANYON, MEXICOl PUBLICITY ASSISTANT Do you have good writing skills and a knowledge of page layout on Macintosh? Augment your skills making cash and gaining experience in the area of public relations. Applications taken through Feb. 28. Call P.J. Miller at 845- 2302 for more information. PHOTOGRAPHERS If you have black-and-white darkroom experience as well as an understanding of the fundamentals of photography, you might have have what it takes to be a Rec Sports photographer. Applications taken through Feb. 28. Call P.J. Miller at 845-2302. O O O Tired of the same old Spring Break vacation? Sure, every body loves the beach, but why not get away to the mountains, see some of the most beautiful scenery in North America, and share a meaningful experience with nine other participants who, like yourself, are seeking new adventure. We’ll begin our journey from Presidio, Texas on the border, where we’ll take a bus to Chihuahua, Mexico. From there it’s the fa mous "Train Ride in the Sky," the Chihuahua/Pacific Rail way, known to many as the Eighth Wonder of the World. Our Indian guide (interpreter will be on hand to answer your questions) will lead us in our descent into Copper Canyon, where we’ll camp and back pack three or four days in this beautiful Mexican wilderness in the Sierra Madre Mountains. See ad for registration infor mation. Photo by Mark Figart Innertube Water Polo entries open today, so come sign up! Catch TAMU Men’s Rugby Saturday and Sunday, March 3 and 4, as they host the Collegiate Tournament on East Campus. The tournament will run 9am to 4pm both days. The TAMU Gymnastics Team will compete Satur day, March 3 in the Read Building beginning at 7 pm. Don’t miss TAMU Lacrosse Sunday, March 4 as they take on LSU at 11am on Simpson Drill Field. Canoe Big Bend Canyons Enjoy Spring Break on the of West Texas. We’ll hike Rio Grande River in Big the side canyons, explore Bend National Park, pad- the desert, and sleep under dling the scenic wilderness the stars. See ad for info. Don r t miss the Rockets vs. Lakers Tuesday, March 6,1990 Leave your keys at home and ride a chartered bus to the Summit in Houston, Texas, to see the Houston Rockets take on the L.A. Lakers. Tickets are $22. Ticket price includes round trip transportation via B/C.S. Charters (depart Read Bldg, at 4:30) and game tickets. Trip is open to students, faculty, staff, spouses, and a limit of one guest each. All dependants must by accompanied by parent. Sign up by March 2 in 159 Read, or call Carrieann or Holly at 845-7826 for more information. 19 The Department of Recreational Sports congratulates winners of the S/am Dunk Competition! TAMU OUTDOORS sponsors camping trips, kayak workshops, backpacking excursions, as well as other pro grams for rock climbers, scuba divers, and general out door enthusiasts. All programs are conducted by experi enced personnel, and offer participants an opportunity for personal growth through challenge and group fellowship. (jteg lat rajicm flifteris February Sth for?) First Place Second Third Wally Reid Jay Hoage Mike Madden 275 points 267 points 239 points Acknowledgements: McDonald's Rec Sports Highlights is spon sored by your local McDonald's Restaurant at University Drive, Manor East Mall, Hwy 21, Texas Ave. at SW Parkway and Post Oak Mall. This ad is a creation of Mark Figart and P.J. Miller. Photo graphs are by Rec Sports photographers. Date Rating Rock Climbing, Hueco Tanks March 10-18 B/l Canoe Big Bend March 10-18 B/l Backpacking Copper Canyon March 10-18 B/l fRegMlition'ppeiJ Fefc>m..»ryJ9th fom Diving in Cozumel May 14-18 B/l Cozumel (non-divers) May 14-18 B (Regtetrattkm opens February 26 for?) Mountain Biking March 25 B/l Fee** 232/245 235/250 399/425 550/570 455/475 *B=Beginner, l= Intermediate ‘Second price is for non-A&M participants MA Presid world accept renne cade forme “W< Sandii blood ernme gua sc he sai' broad< Orti clear l him a morro newsp next p nation becom Westei “Pet said as bratioi ters. Wit! counte votes,i 40.8 p preme coalitic Nation Cha 25 and cult, g winner “It’s the no Cesar, visers Contra sides.. the tra peacef The House change tory,” statemi the U.! der dis Und becamt tionary of Mar remakt structu from t and wa of tryii revolut dor. The Nation Wester ernmei movett oral Sc Europe MONDAY February 26 TUESDAY February 27 WEDNESDAY February 28 THURSDAY March 1 FRIDAY March 2 SATURDAY March 3 SUNDAY March 4 Entries Open: ?) Swim Meet Innertube Water Polo Badminton Singles * | Entries Close: ^ Rock Climbing 3-Point Shootout Finals Halftime, Men's B-Ball Game Men's Rugby Collegiate Tournament 9 am-4pm, E. Campus Men's Rugby Collegiate Tournament 9 am-4pm, E. 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