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TAMU Bicycling Club
Meeting:
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1991
7:00 pm in 301 Rudder
Featured Speaker: Sally Skaggs
Dietician and triathlete, will speak on
sports nutrition for the bicyclist.
All are welcome.
For more information, contact:
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For More information contact: BSC Office, Rm. 101 Blocker
or call 645-1320
Aggie Cinema Information Hotline-847-8478.
The next Aggie Cinema General Meeting will be held on
Feb. 4 at 7:00PM in Rudder
What’s (Ip
Tuesday
BIBLE STUDY: this week’s topic is the book of James at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Stu
dent Center. Gall 846-5717 for more information.
TAMU SNOW SKI CLUB: Spring Break trip informational meeting at 7 p.m. in 229
MSC. Call Jeff at 776-1427 for more information.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION: Masters of Ceremony audition for
International Talent and Fashion Show 1991 at 7 p.m. in 201 and 231 MSC.
Call Julius at 846-3850 for more information.
PAX CHRIST!: this group meets weekly in an effort to help promote world peace at
7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Student Center. Call 846-5717 for more information.
PHI BETA CHI: rush party at 8 p.m., Wolf Pen Bowling Center. Phi Beta Chi is a
national Christian social sorority. Call Felicia at 693-3391 for more informa
tion.
PRO-CHOICE AGGIES: organizational meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 404 Rudder.
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: seminar sessions at 11
a.m. to 12:15 p.m. , International Human Resources; 2 to 3:15 p.m. , Work
place Diversity; 3:30 to 4:45 p.m., The Role of Health Care. All in 114
Blocker. Call Rhonda at 774-4358 for more information.
A&M MAGIC CLUB: attention all magicians, conjurers, escape artists, profes
sional and amateur in the Bryan-College Station area who are interested in
starting a magic club at A&M. I am looking for anyone who has had a
serious interest in these fields and wants to get together with others to prac
tice and learn. Call David at 847-2688 for more information.
BAPTIST STUDENT UNION: Aggie Growth Groups, intensive discipleship at 5:30
& .m. and Survival for New Christians at 6:30 p.m., both in the Baptist Student
nion, 203 College Main. Call 846-7722 for more information.
MEDICINE TRIBE: grape boycott, Unicef cards, like to see regular tribe members
and any newcomers at 5:30 p.m. behind Sul Ross statue or in Academic
Building, depending on weather. Call Irwin Tang for more information.
TAMU BICYCLING CLUB: meeting, speaker Sally Skaggs, dietician, in 301 Rud
der. Call Gordon at 823-6224 for more information.
STUDENTS FOR THE EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE: open
ing meeting — come and find out what SEDS will be doing this semester.
New member kits are available and refreshments will be served in 502 Rud
der. Call Sean at 847-1704 for more information.
CHI ALPHA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: meeting, 7 p.m. in the All Faiths Chapel.
ASSOCIATION OF BIOENGINEERS: informational meeting at 7 p.m. in 203
Zachry.
TEXAS A&M FLYING CLUB: monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the clubhouse. Call
Kevin at 847-7955 for more information.
TAMU CANCER SOCIETY: we will be conducting a general meeting at 6 p.m. in
229 MSC. Call Laura at 847-2141 for more information.
STUDY ABROAD OFFICE: informational meeting for engineering students at 9
a.m. or 2 p.m. in 251 Bizzell Hall West. Study engineering in Germany this
summer, courses taught in English.
BUSINESS STUDENT COUNCIL: Business Career Fair Banquet, sit with company
of your choice at 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hilton, Bluebonnet Ballroom. Tickets on
sale through today in Blocker lobby. Marvin Garrard, president of Pier 1
Imports, will be guest speaker. Call Kyle at 847-2875 for more information.
AG ECO CLUB: meeting at 7 p.m. Nick Alexander speaking in 113 Kleberg.
GAY AND LESBIAN STUDENT SERVICES: first meeting at 7 p.m. in 501 Rudder.
Call Gayline at 847-0321 for more information.
METHODIST STUDENT CENTER: breakfast and devotional at 7 a.m. and Men’s
and Women’s Bible study at 7 p.m. both in the Methodist Student Center.
Call Max or Judy at 846-4701 for more information.
THE BRAZOS VALLEY GUITAR SOCIETY & THE DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSO
PHY & HUMANITIES: guitar workshop with David Brandon at 7:30 p.m. in
the Canterbury House. Call Rebecca at 845-3355 for more information.
PI SIGMA EPSILON: “Win, Lose or Draw” rush party at 8:30 p.m. in MSC 212. New
members are welcome, and dress is casual. Call Jennifer Morrow at 764-
2914 for more information.
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UNITED STATES STUDENTS ASSOCIATION: will meet to discuss the talent
show at 7 p.m. in the Bizzell Hall West basement. Call 846-4629 for more
information.
MEXICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION: organizational meeting for International
Week at 7:30 p.m. in Blocker 163. Contact Luis at 847-5647 or Alex at 696-
0098 for more information.
TAMU WATERSKI CLUB: general meeting at 8:30 p.m. in MSC 224. Call Cass at
693-8780 or Travis at 847-1231 for more information.
PRSSA: will have its first meeting of the semester at 8 p.m. in Reed McDonald 003.
New members are welcome.
Wednesday
OFF-CAMPUS AGGIES: general meeting at 7 p.m. in Zachry 102. Call Brian at
845-0688 for more information.
METHODIST STUDENT CENTER: informal worship at 7 p.m. in the Methodist Stu
dent Center. Call Max at 846-4701 for more information.
OPAS STARK SERIES AND DEPT. OF PHILOSOPHY/HUMANITIES: brown bag
concert at noon in 402 Academic featuring guitar-player David Bran
don. Call Rebecca Binder at 845-3355 for more information.
BUSINESS STUDENT COUNCIL: minority student breakfast, part of career fair,
from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Hilton. Guest speaker is Gilbert Garcia, Sr. V.P. of
Cisneros Asset Management Company. Call Kyle at 847-2875 for more infor- 1
mation.
TEAC: Committee meetings: Recycling at 6 p.m., Wildlife and Public Relations at 7
p.m., Forest Committee and SEAC at 8 p.m., all in Engineering Physics
Build ing 205-206. Call Wailin at 847-6460 for more information.
EPISCOPAL STUDENT CENTER: Euchrist and dinner at 6:15 p.m. in the Can
terbury House. Call Lary Benfield at 893-4245.
CATHOLICS ON THE QUAD: discussion of “Just War Ethics” led by Father Jim
from 9 to 10 p.m. in Lounge D. Call JoAnne at 847-2008 for more information.
BRAZOS VALLEY PEACE COALITION: discussion pertaining to the war in the
Middle East with speakers 7 p.m. at the AnNam Tea House, corner of Uni
versity and Boyett.
TRI BETA: free pizza and Sneaky Pete at the Flying Tomato, 6 p.m. Call Frances at
845-5968 for more information.
CLUB ESPANA: general meeting at 7 p.m. in MSC 352. Call Bernabe at 823-4710
for more information.
BRITISH AGGIE CLUB: general meeting in the basement of Bizzell Hall at 7:30
p.m. All interested students and faculty are welcome. Call Martin at 846-6795
for more information.
STUDENT SERVICES: all students welcome to get involved. Meeting at 7 p.m. in
301 Trigon. Call Dave at 696-2460 or Thomas at 696-0173 for more informa
tion.
LUTHERAN COLLEGIANS: Bible study on Revelations at 9 p.m. in the Meditation
room of the All Faiths Chapel. Contact Pastor Loren Fritz at 693-4514 for
more information.
COLLEGE REPUBLICANS AND YOUNG CONSERVATIVES OF TEXAS: rally to
support troops in the Persian Gulf at nopn in the MSC Flagroom.
Items for What’s Up should be submitted to The Battalion, 216 Reed McDonald, no
later than three business days before the desired run date. We publish the name
and phone number of the contact only if you ask us to do so. What's Up is a Battal
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come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee an entry will run. If you have ques
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The following information appears in compliance with the 1987 State of Texas Hazing Law:
Texas Hazing Law
Texas A&M University
On August 31,1987 a new law went into effect in the State of Texas regarding HAZING. Below is an abtra-
viated summary, in question and answer torm, ot the contents ot that law and the applicability and implicatiorn
tor students, faculty and staff at Texas A&M University. THIS IS ONLY A SUMMARY. Certain points in ths
have been omitted in this summary for editorial purposes. For the full text of the law, please see Appendix XI
of the 1989-90 University Regulations.
What Is the definition of Hazing?
“Hazing" means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off campus of Texas A&M University
by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that MWangers the mental or physcS
health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being initialed into, affiliation with, holding officer
or maintaining membership in any organization whose members are or include students at Texas A&M Uni
versity. The term includes but is not limited to:
(a) Any type of physical brutality, such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic shocking, plac
ing of a harmful substance on the body, or similar activity.
(b) Any type of physical activity, such as sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements, confinement m (
small place, calisthenics, or other activities that subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or tNI
adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student.
(c) Any activity involving consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug, or other substance
which subjects the student to an unreasonable risk ot harm or which adversely affects the mental or physic*
hearth or safety of the student.
(d) Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the student to ex
treme mental stress, shame, or humiliation, or adversely affects the mental hearth or dignity of the student or
discourages the student from entering or remaining registered in an educational institution , or that may rea
sonably be expected to cause a student to leave the organization or the institution rather than submit to ads
described in this subsection.
(e) Any activity that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duly or task which involves a
violation of the penal code.
In addition, Texas A&M University has also defined hazing to include:
(a) Misuse of authority by virtue of your class rank or leadership pxositlon.
(b) Any form of physical bondage.
(c) Any form of “Quadding".
How do I commit a hazing offense?
A person commits an offense if the person:
(a) Engages in hazing.
(b) Solicits, encourages, directs, aids or attempts to aid another in engaging in hazing.
(c) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly permits hazing to occur.
(d) Has firsthand knowledge of the planning of a specific hazing incident involving a student of Texas ASM
University, or firsthand knowledge that a specific hazing incident has occurred, and knowingly fails to report
said knowledge in writing to the appropriate University official.
Does It matter if I did not Intend to hurt anyone?
No. Texas A&M s policies state that if one of the above occurs, It is HAZING, regardless of the intent.
Does It matter If the person being hazed agrees to the activity?
No. The new law and Texas A&M's policies state that if one of the above occurs, if is HAZING, regardless
of the consent or cooperation of the recipient.
What is the penalty if I’m found guilty of hazing?
(a) Failing to report hazing:
Fine up to $1,000 and/of up to 180 days in jail.
(b) Hazing resulting in no serious bodily Injury:
Fine of $500-$1,000 and/or 90-180 days in jail.
(c) Hazing resulting In serious bodily Injury:
Fine of $1,000-$5,000 and/or 180 days to 1 year in Jail.
(d) Hazing resulting In death:
Fine of $5,000-$10,000 and/or 1 -2 years in jail.
(e) Except where the hazing results in death, the student may be required to perform community service
in lieu ot confinement in jail.
(f) The student may also be subject to University disciplinary action, up to and including removal fromtlie
University, in addition to or regardless of any penalty imposed by the state.
Can an organization be found guilty of hazing?
Yes. An organization commits an offense if the organization condones or encourages hazing or it an offi
cer or any combination of members, pledges, or alumni of the organization commits or assists in the commis
sion of hazing.
Can I get Into trouble for reporting hazing?
No. Any person who reports a specific hazing incident involving a student to an appropriate University offi
cial is protected from civil or criminal liability. However, a person who reports in bad faith or with malice Is not
protected by this section.
Where do I report hazing?
Office of the Commandant 845-2811 if the hazing was committed by members of the Corps of Cadets.
Department of Students Activities 845-1133 if the hazing was committed by members ot a Greek orga
nization or other recognized student organization.
Student Judicial Affairs Office 845-5262 all other incidents of hazing.
The following information appears in compliance with the 1987 state ot Texas Hazing Law shown above:
Student Organization Hazing Violations:
Organization Name: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Date of Incident: April 6,1988
Description of Incident: Three pledges were involved in incident on April 6, 1988, which involved being “pop
ped” with a paddle. One ended up at the hospital because of bruises and pain to the legs. The actives did not
suggest, approve, or have knowledge of the paddling. The pledges obtained the idea from a movie entitled
“School Daze,” which has scenes in which pledges paddle each other.
Action Taken: The fraternity was placed on one year's probation by the Student Organization Board effective
August 11,1988. The president and pledge trainer were to take the Greek Leadership Class and visit regu
larly with the Greek Advisor,
Organization Name: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Date of Incident: April 25,1988
Description of Incident: A pledge received a bruised pelvis while participating in a “Pete Rose Slide" at the Pi
Kappa Alpha House. The slide involves covering the grass with water, and then the pledges do a head-first
slide on the grass. Five to ten students were involved in the incident.
Action Taken: The Texas A&M Interfraternity Judiciary Committee placed the fraternity on probation forthe
1988-89 academic year, required the chapter to present an educational seminar concerning hazing each se
mester during the probation, and the three-year publication notice.
Organization Name: Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity
Date of Incident: November 14,1989
Description of Incident: Two pledges of the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity were taken by 13 members on a
“snatch” breakfast in the back of a pickup truck. They were told to remove all of thair clothes except their un
derwear. They were caused to purchase syrup, vaseline, and crisco at a convenience store. They had soma
syrup on them when stopped by the College Station police.
Action Taken: The Interfratemity Council Judicial Board placed the fraternity on one year's probation froth the
date of the hearing (Nov. 20, 1989), mandated the chapter to incorporate hazing educational seminars Into
their pledge program, to present a university -wide program on hazing issues and laws, name a new IFC rep
resentative who is an A&M student, find a chapter advisor by spring 1990 rush, and have the new chapter
president meet with the IFC Advisor twice monthly during the probation period.