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/ 1 Campus Page A2 The Battalion Monday, August 31,1 Convention-goers see the stars Autograph-seeking volunteers find excitement in celebrity attendance By JULI PHILLIPS DARRIN HILL/The Battalion As giant balloons and colored confetti rained down on the floor, the GOP candidates and their spouses enjoy the moment. Reporter to THE BATTALION Volunteers said their time spent at the Republican National Convention was well worth it - they met "Arnold". Arnold Schwartzenegger was among the rich and famous who attended the Convention. "I was so excited that I was given the opportunity to be the usher for the VIP section," said volunteer Kim Williams. "I was really excited when I found out Arnold was going to be there." Williams admitted she was so impressed with his looks, she didn't listen to any of the speech es while he was there. Other Hollywood stars whose presence at the convention sent convention-goers to the VIP sec tions armed with cameras in cluded Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, Charleton Heston and Cheryl Ladd. "I can't believe how excited these people are about them," Shirley Kipp, another VIP volun teer usher remarked, while look ing at the hordes of press cam eras that gathered in front of the VIP section during the Wednes day night convention session. Kipp said the other ushers would send papers with her to get autographs of the VIPs. "They mostly ask for Arnold Schwartzenegger's signature," she said. Unity and pride at roo of fishs r short haircuts By BRANDI JORDAN Reporter to THE BATTALION What goes bzzzzzzz . . . aaaaargh! An incoming freshman cadet getting his first haircut. "It helps teach fish unity and pride," A-Battery junior David Sprinkle said. Sprinkle said every privilege must be earned in the Corps. Everyone comes here equal and that's why freshman have to get their hair cut. While standing in line, Tyson Voelkel, a freshman cadet in A- Battery, said it would be "cool" later but at the moment he was just scared. "I had no idea my head was so round," Voelkel said. "Do I have to lose my sideburns?" Barber Ray Thomas told Voelkel he didn't have to, but that he would probably get along with the upperclassmen if he did. "We had to hire a guy to sweep up hair just for today/' Thojs owner of Roy's Southgate! Shop, said. Thomas said he had never}] a bad experience witharl Cadet because they all knowk|| they're getting into by thetil they get to the barber shop. "I've never seen a fish gets or pass out," Thomas sij "because that's girl stuff, with men here." "I can't believe what] happened." Voelkel said, think a person's hair is then important part of his personal] It makes him unique." He said it will be easier to* out to upperclassmen andl won't feel like a lonely individj because his fish buddies wi him up. A-Company freshman Tin McDaniel summed it all up foil buddies: "It's the unified haiit It's totally red-ass." Mobley's goal: to create globally-literate individuals By GARY P. CARROLL Special to THE BATTALION From his office on the eighth floor of Rudder Tower, Texas A&M University President Dr. William H. Mobley can view most of the 5,200 acre campus and its 42,000-plu£students. Succeeding Dr. Frank Vandiver in 1988, Mobley, former dean of A&M's college of business, has worked four years to make A&M a "world impact university." "I don't like the term 'world class,'" Mobley said. "I prefer 'world impact.'" The notion of A&M as a world impact university has to do with preparing our students to be effec tive and competitive in a global environment," he said. He said also it was important for A&M to focus on topics that have a high global impact such as agricultural issues, manufacturing competitiveness and, especially. cultural awareness. A&M leads Texas schools in the retention of all students as well as the retention of African American and Hispanic students, whose enrollment has increased by 76 percent since 1985. A&M's 42,000-plus student "If I could encourage stu dents to do one thing it would be to participate in an international study program.. Dr. William H. Mobley Texas A&M University President body includes a minority enroll ment of 5,100 African American and Hispanic Students, and 2,700 international students. There are students from all 50 states and 115 foreign countries. LARGE PIZZA - SMALL PRICE!! 16" ONE TOPPING (PEPPERONI, HAMBURGER, OR SAUSAGE) l NOW ONLY OR 16" SPARKEY'S 11 TOPPING PIZZA NOW $9^5 ONLY OFFERS GOOD THRU 10/01/92 - ADD *2S2 FOR DELIVERY SPARKEY'S PIZZA 1803 S. TEXAS AVE. IN BRYAN PLEASE CALL 775-4676 FOR FAST SERVICE The Battalion ATLANTIS TILLMAN. 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For classified advertising, call 845-0569. Ac Advertising : or classified advertising, call 845-0569. Advertising offices are in 015 Fteed McDonald and office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fax: 845-5408. Subscriptions: Mail subscriptions are $20 ger semester, $40 per call ool y 845-: 2611. To charge by VISA or MasterCard, "We want to create a globally- literate individual," Mobley said, "and by being smarter during re cruiting we have moved closer to that goal." Following the riots in Los An geles after the acquittal of the offi cers accused of beating Rodney King, a student group proposed that a class on multiculturalism be required for all A&M students to. increase their awareness of cultur al issues, and with this point Mob ley disagrees. "I don't think a class on multi culturalism is the answer," Mob ley said. "A class on international cultures won't make you cul tured." Mobley said A&M needs an in fusion of culture throughout the curriculum and we have the re sources to do it. He cited instances of interna tional opportunities available to educate students about differing cultures including A&M's Koriya- ma campus in Japan, a presence in Santa Chiara, Italy, and soon, of fices in Mexico City, Mexico. Also, numerous study abroad pro grams provide educational and multicultural experiences for A&M students and faculty. "If I could encourage students to do one thing it would be to par ticipate in an international study program," Mobley said. "That single experience does more, I think, to help the student realize our global village." Mobley realizes that to reach a higher level of multicultural awareness certain steps must be taken. 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The average term for a university president is 3.5 years, and Mobley is entering his fifth year as presi dent with no plans to leave. "Who knows what lurks in hearts and minds," Mobley said. "Me and my wife (Jayne, Class of '85) like it here- it's just me, her and the dog." Yoli leave when you condus or someone concludes foryi| that your job is done, he said stay as long as I think I'm mail a contribution." Both of Mobley's daug graduated from A&M; Micln Class of '87 and Jennifer, Qass| '91. Mobley has some advicel; incoming freshmen. Hesaidill important to manage timecarel.] ly and take advantage of then found freedom and independm to make grades a priority. He also said that it is import to students who are having(li ble to get help early. A&M has numerous prograri offered through A&M's! Services Department, 1 said, and the longer students wi the worse the problems get. Overall, Mobley callshisfi "totallv consuming, but veryr| warding." r O & v t3> *°'<b J oP 0 > STB! WEIGHTS. 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