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1600 Texas Ave. S. 693-2627 College Station 1219 Texas Ave. 822-1042 Bryan This Week's Specials Canadian Mist $099 CANADIAN MIST. 750 ml 80 proof Keystone, Keystone Light and Keystone Dry 24 pack 12 oz. cans 693-2627 We accept cash, check or debit cards on sale items Specials good thru Sat., March 28, 1992 Rudder Box Office: 845-1234 \AGGI Aggie Cinema o gwr y Hotline: s Cinema/ 847-8478 ‘The TlCternative ‘J r iCms Scries - TOMORROW - From Peter Greenaway, The Director Of ‘The Cook, The Thief, His Wife Her Lover’ Comes This Year’s Most Controversial Film. “ASTONISHING! A riotous orgy of color, movement and carnality! -Bob Campbell, NEWH0USE NEWSPAPERS ij&xVSS: IIM “I WOULDN’T WANT TO MISS IT! Sir John Gielgud is incomparable. A film phantasmagoria!” -Vincent Canby, THE NEW YORK TIMES “EROTIC... Peter Greenaway floods the screen with erotic pageantry and more nudity per reel than any film in memory!” -Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY John Gielgud in Peter Gieenawav’s PROSPERO’S ROOKS OD^y-V'l^iBE 1001 Mir.inux Iilnis. All rights ri'smt'tl ^Friday @ 7:00, 9:30, & Udidniyht $2.30 - T^udder SLuditorium 1 % % High Blood Pressure Study Individuals either on or off high blood pressure medication needed to participate in a high blood pressure research study involving an investigational oral medication and an investiga tional intravenous medication. $600 incentive paid to those chosen to participate upon completion of the research study. % Free Spring Allergy Skin Testing Individuals with spring allergy symptoms to screen for upcoming research studies. •3 % s. % Impetigo Study Individuals of any age with symptoms of impetigo (bacterial infection of the skin) to participate in an investigational drug research study using a cream with drug in it. $150 for those chosen and completing the study. k‘ Tension Headache? Individuals with moderate to severe Tension Headaches wanted to participate in a 4-hour headache relief research study with an investigational medication in tablet form. Flexible hours. $75 incentive for individuals who are chosen and complete the study. Daily, tiH 6:30 776-0400. % Asthma Study WANTED: Individuals, age 12-65, with mild to moderate asthma to participate in a dinical research study for 6 weeks with an investigational medication in inhaler form. Individuals must be using inhaled steroids and branchedilators daily to qualify. $400 incentive paid to those completing the study. ■ *, 3. k 3 m SKIN INFECTION STUDY Individuals age 13 and older wanted to participate in a research study for bacterial skin infections such as: abscess, infected burns, boils, infected hair follicles, impetigo, and others. Investigational oral antibiotic in capsule form. $100 incentive for those chosen who complete the study. For more information call BIOPHARMA, INC. 776-0400 What's Up THURSDAY SOCIETY OF MEXICAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS: Pizza Party! 7 p.m. in the Zachry Lobby. Call Judy Gonzales at 847-0633 for more information. INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS: Where is A&M Headed for the Future? — A Look at the Campus Master Plan by Charles Caffee, Manager of TAMU Facilities Planning Division. 5:15 p.m. at the Facilities Planning Office, 2nd floor conference room — across from Pizza Hut. Call Jason at 847-9271 for more information. excel (excellence uniting culture, EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP): Orientation student assistant applications available. Applications are due by March 27 f re available in 148 MSC, 110 YMCA and the Studen Activities Building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Michelle at 847-1853 or the Dept, of Multicultural Services at 845-4551 for more information. GAY AND LESBIAN STUDENT SERVICES: Dr. Wendy Stock, from the psychology department at TAMU, will speak on “Representations of Lesbian and Gay Sexuality in the Media.” All are invited to attend. 7 p.m. in 308 Rudder. Call the Gayline at 847-0321 for more information. DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES: 1992-93 budget request forms for eligible recognized student organizations are available until March 31 in the MSC Student Finance Center (217 MSC) and the Department of Student Activities (Suite 163 Student Services Building). Call 845-1133 for more information. DEVELOPMENT OF SPACE: Astronomy sponsored by SEDS. Caravan to the obseZ site will leave at 8:10 p.m. Bring telescol binoculars and flashlights. Star charts 1 provided. Event will be canceled if cloudy, at the Zachry Building Atrium. Call Rob, 0725 for more information. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATE Executive meeting. 3:30 p.m. at the Cave Bizzell Hall West. Call Martin Ayim at 845-9355. 696-2997 for more information. MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION Friday Prayer. 12:50 p.m. to 1:30 p.m, inji Rudder. Tarawih prayer. 8 p.m. to 10:30 the Mosque. Call Widodo at 846-6693 for information. STUDENT GOVERNMENT: Student body presidential candidates and yell leaders will be presenting their platforms Monday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the MSC Flagroom. For more information call Zach at 845-3051. SOUTHWESTERN BLACK STUDENT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: Director and assistant director application for the 1993 SBSLC are now available in the Department of Multicultural Services and the Department of Student Activities. Applications due March 27. Call 845-4551 for more information. KOREAN AGGIES ASSOCIATION: Softball practice and details of upcoming events. 6 p.m. at Hensel Park. Call Bo at 847-3202 for more information. OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL: Reminder to all Pre-Med/Pre-Dent students applying in Fall of 1993. Files for recommendation to the schools must be completed by April 10. Call now for details if you haven’t visited the office and find out how to complete your file. Available in 203 Academic. Call Agnita Moore at 847-8938 for more information. excel (excellence uniting cultubi EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP): Oriental!, student assistant applications availai): Applications are due by March 27 anda available in 148 MSC, 110 YMCA and theStude Activities Building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. C; Michelle at 847-1853 or the Dept, of Services at 845-4551 for more information. STUDENT GOVERNMENT: Student bo:i presidential candidates and yell leaders willii presenting their platforms Monday, March 3(l! 6:30 p.m. in the MSC Flagroom. Formoa information call Zach at 845-3051. AGGIE ANTHROPOLOGISTS: Will meet to discuss participating in the Big Event, as well as plan for upcoming Jungle Barbecue Bonanza. All are welcome! 4 p.m. at Duddley’s. STUDENT GOVERNMENT: Blood drive representative needed! Applications available in the Student Government Office. Due by March 27. Call 845-3051 for more information. SOUTHWESTERN BLACK STUDEIf LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: Director assistant director application for the 1993 SBSl! are now available in the Department The large: Jtepre have t Coi Multicultural Services and the Department: in a s HONORS STUDENT COUNCIL: Turn in biographies for officer elections by Friday at 5 p.m. at the MSC cubicle #38. Call Randy at 847-2523 for more information. Student Activities. Applications due March2! Call 845-4551 for more information REAL WORLD 1992: Life after Aggieland. Register in MSC and Blocker today frornlO a.m. to 2 p.m. Event is March 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call Felicia at 845-1133 for more information. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS is sponsoring a symposium titled “Transforming Russian Agriculture: Management Challenges.” Speakers will be Wayne Showers and Merritt Taylor. Recent developments in Russian agriculture, needs for technology, management opportunities and development of a model farm will be discussed. There will be a panel response and audience discussion following the presentations. Meet in 308 Rudder. CLASS AGENTS’ CANDIDATES MEETING: Sponsored by the Association of Former Students, all persons interested in running for Class Agent for the Class of ‘92 are required to attend this meeting. 4:30 p.m. in the Clayton Williams Alumni Center. Call Jean Wiesenburg at 845-7514 for more information. OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOl Reminder to all Pre-Med Pre-Dent studenl applying in Fall of 1993. Files for recommendaSo to the schools are must be completed by April It, Call now for details if you haven't visited the oft S0I ^ e] and find out how to complete your file. Available: 203 Academic. Call Agnita Moore at 847-89381: only c exclus the D politic is exei r Tepres ^ Fields, Cor more information. IVCF GRADUATE BIBLE STUDY: Dr. Jack McIntyre, professor of physics, will be speaking on why science developed in a Christian culture. 7:45 p.m. at 602 W. 26th St. Call Pat Johnson at 775-0719 for more information. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS: Application for chairman positions are available in 204 Zachry. Please submit your application by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27. Call Elicia at 847-2443 or Stacy at 847-2614 for more information. STUDENT GOVERNMENT: Blood drivfl representative needed! Applications available the Student Government Office. Due by Man 27. Call 845-3051 for more information. FRIDAY REAL WORLD 1992: LIFE AFTEI AGGIELAND: Register in MSC from 10 a.m e |>eople 12 p.m. Today is the last day to register. Event: face. It March 28 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call Felicia: on a ir 845-1133 for more information. OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL: The Dreaded MCAT — What to expect. Advance registration required. 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. in 203 Academic Building. Call Agnita at 847-8938 for more information. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST: General meeting topic: Why go to Russia. 7 p.m. in 108 Harrington. Call Travis Keep at 847-4060 for more information. AFRICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION: Topb for the upcoming Mini World Cup Socc: tournament organized by the Internation: Students Association. 7:30 p.m. in 501 Rudde Call Martin Ayim at 845-9355 for more informatio f onstit ifesty given are tc jrivil axpay Ih€ DPMA: Officer elections for president, vice president of programs, vice president of operations, treasurer, secretary and information officer. 7 p.m. in Blocker. Call Michael at 693- 1913 for more information. STUDENTS OVER TRADITIONAL AGE: Supper Club Meeting. Open to students over 24. 6 p.m. at Cafe Eccell. Call Robert Dickens at 822-7387 for more information. MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MSA): Tarawih prayer. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the mosque. Call Widodo at 846-6693 for more information. HONORS STUDENT COUNCIL: Turn in biographies for officer elections by Friday at 5 p.m. at the HSC cubicle #38. Call Randy DeCarlo at 847-2523 for more information. STUDENTS FOR THE EXPLORATION AND Items for What’s Up should be submitted to Tl|: Battalion, 013 Reed McDonald, no later than thr^ business days before the desired run date. H only publish the name and phone number of ft ; contact if you ask us. What’s Up is a Balk; j service that lists non-profit events and a&K Submissions are run on a first-come, firM basis. There is no guarantee an entry vdfUM I you have questions, call the newsroomalwj 3313. Tex a Morales Army reservists complain of illness regard state off inmate: lawsuit INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - About 60 members of Army Re serve units from Indiana have complained of mysterious illness es since returning from Persian Gulf duty and Army officials con firmed Wednesday they are studying the ailments. Reported symptoms include hair loss, muscle aches and chron ic fatigue, officials said. Other symptoms include aching teeth and gums, and thick saliva. "It was so bad that when 1 showered, both my hands would be covered with hair," reservist Sgt. Lori Rosalius said in a tele- Members of units from Indiana report symptoms following Persian Gulf duty phone interview. She said she felt so ill shortly after returning to the United States last June that she thought she was "dying from some disease." Mrs. Rosalius, 28, of Crescent City, TIL, near the Indiana line, consulted two doctors and a nutri tionist before she found any relief. The complaints have been lim ited to about 60 members of three combat support units under the the 123rd U.S. Army Reserve Command based in Indianapolis, said Steve Stromvall, spokesman for the Army Reserve Command in Atlanta. Those units were de ployed to five locations in Saudi Arabia. Army officials were trying to trace other units that served in the same areas to determine whether similar complaints have been re ported, Stromvall said. Some soldiers believe they were sickened by prolonged expo- support* sure to microwaves, Strom' Justice < said. Microwave radiationis^ pesult in ted by radar and is the enfl populati source in microwave ovens, would "So far, there's no singulai pupervii dication of a specific cause, p r i son s , said. I Addi Mrs. Rosalius said she tta j nc ] us; j 0 her symptoms might beasiw outrage feet from an anthrax vacc ' n !jprerequi soldiers were ordered tota j t Wou j ( January and February 1991to|f orce ^ pare them for possible g ernl ''li c ti m i 2( ^Stromvall said: "That's *C r Xs thing that hasn't been ruled ^ among other things." settleme. 1 There Morales Come Celebrate Your Birthday with w You and your friends will receive 20% OFF the entire meal!!* (Not including alcoholic beverages) The Birthday Person will also receive a special surprise We'd Love To Have You! 1503 S. Texas Ave * College Station * 693-1736 * Sun-Thurs. 6am-10pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-11 pm TONIGHTC Gome See Comedians Brian Mallow & Tom Hester at Garfields Thursday Nite Live! Tickets: $4 in advance * $5 at the door Be sure and get your tickets as soon as possible. The show sells out fast! WANTED A&M'S FUNNIEST PEOPLE PARTICIPANTS AND SPECTATORS WILL WIN REWARDS FROM Freebired's Bill's Style Shop Wendy's Garfield's Chilis Witt's End Casa Tomas Casa Ole' Floppy J oe ® Brazos T Kentucky Fried Chicken Massio's Pizza Little Caesar's A&M Steakhouse On The Double Pizza Hut Mario & Son's Beetle's BBQ a nlrt nf A ^ urnan tr ' c k, an impersonation or unusual talent then y from 1 I t Pe ° ple Come out April 1 to the MSC fo Call Ac V Part,C T antS WiH reCeive a FREE 91-92 Video yearbook. Call AggieVis.on at 845-0458 o r 823-2114 for sign up time & more in font Equinox Golden Corral Ken Martin's Steakhouse Beetle's BBQ sho The B end ba< Peking Haitian ^nknow ; ortured lorneles 5i nce it t( Bush ad efugees ukely d ufugees re turnei Scaped r eturnei urden ^minist nakes tf Relcom changed 11 on pow Furth ■’urselves Haitians ® he bla< ^nadiai c °up and