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A&IVI 12th Man Kickoff Team and Walkon Players MEETING Wednesday, Feb. 19, 4 p.m. TRAINING ROOM Interested individuals should wear appropriate workout attire to this meeting. Page 8 The Battalion Monday, February 17, MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - Five Democratic presidential candidates took turns replaying the themes of their New Hampshire primary campaigns Sunday night in a debate concentrated on economic issues. Four of the five, reflecting the sentiment to take care of concerns at home first, said they would rather spend $10 billion to retrain American workers than use it to provide economic aid to the Russians. Timing made it crucial — voting begins in little more than 30 hours in the first presidential primary election of 1992. Paul Tsongas, the former Massachusetts senator favored in the polls, said the question for the 4 of 5 place U.S. economy ahead of relief for Russians voters isn't whether to back a government outsider or an insider, it's what would happen in a new administration. "When you raise your hand, you become the insider," he said. "What are you going to do to provide jobs for the people of this country?" Tsongas drew fire from most of the field for his support of nuclear power and especially the Seabrook nuclear plant that operates in New Hampshire. Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton said Americans need a president with "the vision to tell the nation where we are and where we ought to go ... who has the ability to change things. "You can make jobs, you can educate people, you can solve social problems," he said. "That's what America needs." Sen. Bob Kerrey of Nebraska said he'd demand prompt action on national health care, his central campaign issue. Sen. Tom Harkin of Iowa pressed his case as a champion of traditional Democratic liberal! saying Democrats should sharp break from President Bj; policies, not fine tuning on and other issues. Former California Gov. Brown said there is a clear dioi among the Democratic riv, because he wants to shake entire system and alter the pot structure in America. "I would say pick Mr. Tsoiii if you want the more consent business version," Brown sa!( Brown was the only candidate favor providing $10 billion to Russians over retraining American workers, saying money could serve as "se money to create a huge nti market for U.S. products. 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The average college sophomore spends $5,000 to $10,000 after exhausting all options and often their parents have to bail them out, Lorenz said. Help is available, however, for those who want it. Gamblers and their families have two organizations to turn to for aid. "The most effective treatment for the compulsive gambler is Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon," Wachtel said. Gamblers Anonymous therapy is directed at confronting the gambler's problem behavic and emotions. The Gam-Anon program spouses and family members of gamblers, Q chapters in Houston and Dallas have seven sessions a week at churches and hospitals, Dr. Morgan Reynolds, professor economics at A&M, said state lotteries ami bingo games reflect gambling's increasii| popularity. "Clearly there will be more gambling ii future," Reynolds said. Adoption programs provide options to mothers Continued from Page 1 sion for the baby and for themselves as well, said Aria Schmitt, coordinator of child service programs for Adoption Awareness in San Antonio. The pain of giving a child up for adoption cannot ever be forgotten, and the guilt and shame can impact a young woman's life in many different ways. "We hope the birth mother comes to us at least by the beginning of the third trimester, because we feel that gives us enough time to cover all of her options," Schmitt said. "If she decides for adoption, we provide her with post-placement counseling for a year to help her deal with her emotions. There is no easy solution to an unplanned pregnancy." Once therapy programs were established, their need became even more apparent, Deets said. Because of the stress associated with unplanned pregnancies, birth mothers often do not think rationally. Counseling programs now offer the help that wasn't there before. "The birth mother is coming into a new light, and it turns out they are not the ogres society has made them out to be," Deets said. "They need us, because they are in a crisis situation. The birth mothers often have no self worth, and their only concern is for the good of the baby. "I even had one girl say to me once, 'My baby's skin is wrinkled, will anybody want him?'" Deets 'That w said. "That was for a newborn. Birth mothers are very loving people, and are finally getting the care and counseling they need." The Gladney Center in Fort Worth takes the care of the birth mother one step further. Women who go to the center have programs designed to meet their individual needs, Katye Steinert-Threlkeld, director of public information said. Because no two women are in the same situation, no single answer is right for every woman. One way such a goal is achieved is through peer counseling. "Our peer counseling is informal, but very valuable,' Steinert-Threlkeld said. "Thereare three dormitories on our grounds, where a young woman may live during her pregnancy, with uplo 40 others who are going through the same thing. They see their roommates and neighbors in dass and in the hall every day, and there's a sharing and empathy there you can't find anywhere else. "When they first approach us, they are convinced that they're the only woman in the world with this problem, but then they see they aren't alone," she said. "There are others who understand what they're going through, because they're going through it themselves.' Candidates argue election issues xX /ol. 91 No. The Texc admissions ty recruitme priorities, ar Filomenc missions for tributes muc nority appl students of 1 nority recru many other A&M's colic "We tarj other school TEXAS A&M UN/VERS/TY — Monbat, February 17,1002 A Service of the Department of Recreational Sports* 845-7826 Reebok® on Campus! Next Week... Event Open Close Trip Date Fee •Canoe Day Trip NOW! TODAY! Feb. 22 $25/30* •Backpacking Trip NOW! Feb. 24 Feb. 28-Mar. 1 $40/45* •Rock Climbing Trip TODAY! Mar. 2 Mar. 6-8 $42/48* SPRING BREAK TRIPS •River Trip- Big Bend Canyons NOW! Mar. 2 Mar. 14-22 $235/250* •Sea Kayaking-Matagorda Island Wildlife Refuge MAY BREAK TRIP •Backpacking the NOW! Mar. 2 Mar. 19-21 $193/205* Grand Canyon NOW! May 4 May 24-31 $248/260* In cooperation, with Reebok® Shoes International and the Reebok® Challenge, which is the Department of Recreational Sports' Superstar Competition (scheduled for March), Reebok will be on campus this Wednesday, February 19. The Department of Recreational Sports will have a table set up in the MSC. The event is called the Reebok Proving Zone in which a representative from the company will have try-ons. OPENING on Monday, February 24! TAMU Outdoors Presents Spring Break Adventures! Horseshoe Singles Fee: Free! Superstars Fee: Free! CLOSING on Tuesday, February 25! * This price is for non A&M affiliates. Please call Patsy at 845-7826 for more information on any TAMU Outdoor events. Spring Break Special!! Outdoor Equipment Rental Canoe Scenic Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande! (March 14-22): Enjoy Spring Break away from it all! Paddle the Rio Grande along massive limestone walls that tower as much as 1500 feet above the water. We will take exploratory hikes into side canyons, investigate the desert wilderness, relax in hot springs, and sleep under the stars. The $235 ($250 for non A&M) fee for this Spring Break adventure includes transportation, food, rental of canoes, camping equipment, and shuttle costs. Swimming ability is a prerequisite and canoeing experience is helpful. This trip is limited to 11 participants. 8-Ball Doubles Fee: $4.00 Schick/SOA 3-on-3 Basketball All equipment can be reserved starting February 17, 1992 with payment in full. Equipment reservations are made in person by stopping in the Recreational Sports Office in at 159 Read Building, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m - 5:30 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Equipment available for rent include tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, backpacks, outdoor volleyball sets, canoes and kayaks. Equipment not reserved is available on a first come, first serve basis. Sea Kavaking-Matagorda Island Wildlife Refuge! (March 19-21): Try something new for Spring Break! Join TAMU Outdoors in a sea kayaking adventure—paddling with the dolphins, enjoying the abundant coastal wildlife, and camping under the stars! This Spring Break adventure includes the ocean kayaks, experienced instruction and guides, camping gear, and meals by Ocean Kayak Expeditions. Transportation is also provided in the package price of $193 ($205 for non A&M). Anyone comfortable with the water and ready for an outdoor adventure is welcome. This trip is limited to 5 participants. This Week's Game Plan Please contact Patsy at 845-7826 for more information on these Spring Break Adventures! Monday, Feb. 17 Tuesday, Feb. 18 Wednesday, Feb. 19 Thursday, Feb. 20 Friday, Feb. 21 Saturday, Feb. 22 Sunday, Feb. 23 Entries Open 8-Ball Doubles Entries Close Free Throw Slam Dunk Squash Singles Schick/SOA 3-on-3 Basketball Reebok® on Campus at the MSC! Squash Singles Brackets Posted, 1:00 p.m. Entries Close: Tuesday, Feb. 18 (TOMORROW!) Tournament: Friday, February 21 Competition: Single Elimination Tournament Entry Fee: $5.00 per team Awards: The top Men's A/B and Women’s Open team will be given the opportunity to go on to the Schick/SOA 3-on-3 Basketball Regional Championships in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, February 29, at their own expense Rules: Intramural 3-on-3 Rules apply and will be available in the Recreational Sports Office, 159 Read Building. Acknowledgments Rec Sports Hi-Lites is a creation of Jason C. Rogers and Judy Reising. 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