The Battalion
CampusLocal
Thursday, July 23,1992
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Sexual crimes increase in B-CS
Men, women share responsibility for preventing assaults
By CpI. Betty Lemay
University Police Crime Prevention Unit
It's hard to think of someone familiar, a
date, a steady boyfriend or a casual acquain
tance as a rapist. Familiarity makes you less
inclined to trust your self-protective instincts.
Being forced into having sex, even if it's by
someone you know, is still rape, and it's a
crime. Nothing you do, say or wear gives any
one the right to assault you, sexually or other
wise.
In College Station, the instances of sexual
assault are on the rise. In 1991, the total num
ber of reported sexual assaults was nine.
However, in 1992, the number of reported sex
ual assaults through June is 12.
Men and women are both responsible for
preventing sexual assault. Poor communica
tion, mixed signals and body language that
contradict the spoken word are often key fac
tors in date rape.
Some things to think about:
• Women should set limits and communi
cate those limits. Trust your instincts. Be
aware of sex-role stereotypes.
• Speak up when others joke or talk about
sexual conquests. Remember drugs and alco
hol decrease your ability to take care of your
self and make sensible decisions.
• Men should know it's never all right to
For more information contact the University
Police Crime Prevention Unit at 845-8900 or
845-6713.
A&M student represents
University as Naval intern
By Erin Bradley
The Battalion
Mark Morrell's internship
this summer at the U.S. Depart
ment of the Navy is providing
more thanJust experience for
his career. Morrell is gaining
insight into the relationship be
tween engineering and govern
ment and between the military
and civilian organizations.
Morrell, a junior ocean engi
neering major from El Paso/was
a member of the Navy for two
years before attending Texas
A&M, and plans to rejoin the
Navy in civil service after grad
uating in December '93.
"I'm interested in environ
mental issues, and I'd like to
play a part in policy-making,"
Morrell said. "Having seen the
civilian side. I've gained real in
sight."
Morrell is representing A&M
as an intern for eight weeks in
the Ocean Engineering and
Construction Projects Office of
the Naval Facilities Engineering
Command\of the U.S. Depart
ment of the Navy.
As one of five engineering
students from the United States
and England selected by Dallas-
based Enserch Corporation to
work with a federal agency in
Washington D.C., one of the
current focuses of Morrell's
work is mooring, the process of
anchoring or tying ships which
are either on land or water.
"This has been a great oppor
tunity," Morrell said. "I've
been exposed to real engineer
ing problems and have been
able to apply the knowledge I
learned in the classroom to
these problems."
The interns are also meeting
each week with various senior
officials from both the public
and private sectors.
"Next week there will be a
reception in the Capitol with the
congressmen from each of our
districts, as well as other top of
ficials," Morrell said.
While a member of the Engi
neering Scholars Program at
A&M, Morrell heard about the
internship and decided to apply
as the University's representa
tive. '
After being chosen to repre
sent A&M, Morrell competed
with approximately 20 other
students for an internship. All
applicants had to have been
nominated by the dean of engi
neering at their schools and
were required to have a mini
mum 3.0 CPA.
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Bottled water industry
expands in Texas; area
retailers affirm growth
Juli Phillips
The Battalion
Keeping an eye on Texas
The Texas bottled water market
expansion will put money in the
pockets of many Texans over the
next year.
"The growth from this industry
will be spread all around Texas
since bottlers and distributors are
located all around the state,"
Carey Turner, spokesperson for
State Comptroller John Sharp's of
fice, said.
The average growth will be be
tween five and 10 percent over
1992, he said.
The Texas bottled water indus
try is currently third in the nation
with 123 million gallons sold in
1991.
The outlook could be even bet
ter if more Texas bottled water
was distributed for sale and less
bottled water was brought into
the state. Turner said.
"There is an 80 million gallon
difference between the amount of
bottled water being consumed
and being bottled in Texas," Turn
er said.
"What would be even more in
teresting would be to know how
much water from outside the
United States is being sold in
Capturing Texas
in a bottle
The Texas bottled water market is
third in the nation, with 123 million
bottled gallons sold in 1991.
Sources of bottled water indude
natural springs as well as filtered,
dechlorinated and purified
municipal water.
> Bevomge Maikating a
p. Te«a« Comptroller ol
Public Accounts
Texas."
Those figures would not be re
leased by Washington, D.C.-based
Beverage Marketing without sub
stantial monetary compensation.
John Sharp's office was not in
terested enough in those figures to
pay the fee. Turner said.
Local bottled water merchants
claim that growth is showing in
the Bryan-College Station mar
kets.
But an employee at Sparkletts,
a bottled-water distributor,
warned that recent upswings
could be short-lived since orders
are somewhat dependent on the
seasons.
"We get more and more cus
tomers in the> summer because it's
hotter, but, it's seasonal," the em
ployee said.
Good News for Artists and Grafters
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THURSDAY
cling is welcome to attend. For more
information call Kurt at 847-1194
force yourself on a woman, even if she teases
you or dresses provocatively.
• If she says, "No" and you think she
means "Yes."
• If you've had sex with her before or
you've paid for a night on the town or an ex
pensive gift. If a woman is intoxicated and
cannot say no, it is rape.
• When a woman says no, beyond that
point it is rape.
• Rape is a felony punishable by two to 10
years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Gen
eral discussion from 12:30 p.m. to
1:30 p.m. Call the Center for Drug
Prevention at 845-0280 for meeting
location or for more information.
FRIDAY
MSC DINNER THEATRE: If you
made the first round of performances
and loved it, or if you missed it and
want to try again, Dinner Theatre and
Aggie Players are presenting “Smoke
on the Mountain" July 23, 24, 25, 30,
31, and August 1. For prices and
more ticket information call the Box
Office at 845-1234.
COMMUNITY OF SINGLE ADULTS
(COSA): Social hour at Jose
Restaurant on Highway 30, College
Station at 6 p.m. For more infornw
tion call Peggy at 846-9536.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Gen
eral discussion from 11:30 a.m.to
12:30 p.m. For meeting location or
more information call the Center for
Drug Prevention at 845-0280.
We’ve outgrown
our name!
We 're celebrating 10 years of quality health care with a new
name and a new look. Bryan-College Station OB/GYN Associates
is proud to now be called the Brazos Valley Women's Center
We've changed our name to more accurately reflect who we are
and what we do. The Brazos Valley Women's Center provides
comprehensive evaluation and treatment for the unique needs of
today's woman. We continue to accept new patients.Expect us
to stay the same.. only better!
DAVID R. DOSS, M.D., FACOC
Diplomate, American Board
of Obstetrics & Gynecology
BRAZOS VALLEY
G. MARK MONTGOMERY, M.D., FACOG
Diplomate, American Board
of Obstetrics & Gynecology
ROYAL H. BENSON III, M.D., FACOG
Diplomate, American Board
of Obstetrics & Gynecology
WOMEN'S CENTER
The Brazos Valley Women's Center
COLETTE CHANDLER, PAG
Physician's Assistant, Certified
ley 1
is affiliated witn Met Life, RCA,
Alliance Brazos Valley, Lincoln PRO,
and all private insurance carriers.
KANM 99.9 FM CABLE: The
Stafford Opera House and Texas
A&M's student radio station present
two great bands: Cosmic Chimp from
Dallas, and Whitey from Denton.
Doors opens at 8 p.m. KANM will be
giving away free CDs, tapes and
records. Tickets are $5.00 in advance
at Marooned Records. For more in
formation call KANM at 862-2517 or
the Stafford Opera House at 775-
4082.
MSC DINNER THEATRE: If you
made the first round and loved it, orif
you missed it and want to try again,
Dinner Theatre and Aggie Players are
presenting “Smoke on the Mountain'
July 24, 25, 30, 31 and August 1. Foi
prices and more ticket information
845-1234.
INLINE SKATE CLUB: Anyone inter
ested in street hockey is encouraged
to play with us in Research Park.
Games during the summer are on
Thursdays and Sundays from 7 p.m to
10 p.m. with training sessions on
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Come out and
see what you’ve been missing. For
more information call Randy Paterno
at 847-1431.
MSC NOVA: Join the thrill of role
playing and board gaming at MSC
NOVA open gaming in the MSC Tun
nel Rooms from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Par
ticipate in fantasy scenarios and futur
istic simulations. All new members
welcome. For more information call
Randy Paterno -at 845-1515 or 847-
1431.
SATURDAY
ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCO
HOLICS: General discussion at 6
p.m. Call the Center for Drug Preven
tion at 845-0280 for meeting location
or for more information.
MSC NOVA: The adventure contin
ues at open gaming in the MSC Tun
nel Rooms from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ex
plore alternate realities as a mage or
defend the future in a mechanized
battle robot. Everyone is welcome
experience the power of imagination
in role playing and board gaming. For
more information call Randy Paterno
at 845-1515 or 847-1431.
COMMUNITY OF SINGLE ADULTS
(COSA): Volleyball at 7 p.m. at Cop-
perfield in Bryan. Rain location is at
St. Joseph’s Parochial School in
Bryan. For more information cal!
Royce at 776-1693.
TAMU WOMEN’S RUGBY: Practice
from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the
Rugby Field next to the Polo Fields.
All are welcome. No experience
needed. For more information call
Faye at 846-8194 or Danielle at 846-
2746.
MSC DINNER THEATRE: If you
made the first round and loved it, orif
you missed it and want to try again,
Dinner Theatre and Aggie Players are
presenting “Smoke on the Mountain’
July 25, 30, 31 and August 1. For
prices and more ticket information call
845-1234.
BRAZOS COUNTY RAPE CRISIS
CENTER: Free support group for
Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault
every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. For fur
ther information call Paula McCune at
268-7273 Monday through Friday be
tween 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
A&M CYCLING TEAM: General team
meeting in 203 MSC at 8:30 p.m.
Anyone interested in competitive cy-
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Tension Headache?
Individuals with moderate to severe Tension Headaches wanted tc
participate in a 4-hour headache relief research study with an investiga
tional medication in tablet form. Flexible hours. $75 incentive for
individuals who are chosen and complete the study. Daily, till 6:30,
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SKIN INFECTION STUDY
Individuals age 13 and older wanted to participate in a research study
for bacterial skin infections such as infected wounds, earlobes, infected
burns, boils, infected hair follicles, impetigo, infected ingrown toenails
and others. Investigational oral antibiotic in capsule form. $100
incentive for those chosen who complete the study.
SINUS INFECTION STUDY
Individuals age 13 and older with a sinus infection to participate in a
clinical research study for 3 to 5 weeks with an investigational antibiotic
in capsqie form. Minimum incentive of $150 paid to those who complete
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