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) Friday, September 4,1992 The Battalion CAMPUS/Page 3 nber 4,1^ ust ips dents cieties; re: C council n clubs; an /ear's Opt tly differe: vith more: ntire Unive x. She sa: construct]; > preventt 5 student; i as stude ’rogramst ize those; nd theyce ! things! t, too," si Council wi office of R president; ich recent! ver. Offia es Buildir Center w nts. students a; ig a camp ill be pte door prize se to pleas ers, Societ Miss Teu I McClun groups iC/Paget: Anthony Weyer, president of the Texas A&M Fencing Club, and Diana McKinney, captain of the women’s team and treasurer of the club, give a demonstration in front of the Academic Building. The club is the second largest recreational sports club at A&M. Fish Club committed to intensifying spirit By TANYA WILLIAMS Reporter of THE BA TTA LION "Hullabaloo, caneck, caneck . . . goodbye to Texas University, so long to the orange and the white. . " Familiar? Well, contrary to popular belief, that's not the first verse of the Aggie War Hymn. But, fear not, Casey Motl wants to teach it to you. Casey Motl, a senior graduating in August of 1993, is the organizer and president of Aggie Fish Club, a freshman club "committed to the intensification of Aggie spirit and the development of freshman leaders." Motl felt that non-reg students had begun to water down Aggie traditions and history, so ne developed the club last April to rejuvenate tradition, history and Old Army spirit. Motl, who has never been in the Corps, feels that non-reg students need to be spirited too. "You don't have to be in the Corps to be spirited," Motl said. "Anybody can be a red-ass Aggie." In Fish Club meetings, Motl along wHth faculty and other upper-class student leaders, hope to teach freshmen the history of A&M and renew the respect for Aggie traditions and symbols. "It is important for the students to know the history of A&M," Motl said. "It has made A&M what it is today." In addition to teaching the first verse of the war hymn, Motl says he wants to revitalize the "Howdy" greeting, reduce "If you want fun, family, leadership and Fightin' Aggie spirit, then the Aggie Fish Club is the only club for you." -Casey Motl, organizer and president of Aggie Fish Club alcohol consumption at Bonfire, and dispel Aggie tradition "myths," such as the dunking of senior rings. Motl feels that dunking rings is an act of disrespect toward an Aggie symbol. "That is a recent tradition, it was not done in the past," Motl said. "Dunking the Aggie ring is See Fish/Page 10 What’s Up FRIDAY BONFIRE RELOAD CREW: Be a fun part of the building of Bonfire 1992...be a Crew Assistant for the Bonfire Reload Crew! Ap plications available until September 10 in 110 YMCA Building. Due September 11. Call Jody for more information at 847-0517. SINGING CADETS: Auditions are current ly being held for all male students, civilian and corps in 003 MSC (downstairs). For more information call Ross Theilen at 845- 5974. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: General discussion from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the Center for Drug Prevention at 845- 0280 for meeting location or for more infor mation. DATA PROCESSING MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (DPMA): BANA 217 pack et sale and membership drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Blocker Lobby. For more in formation call Kristi Douglas at 823-4076. MSC NOVA: Once again, open gaming re turns to the MSC for another semester. All sorts of role playing games, board games, and card games will be offered in the MSC tunnel rooms from 6 p.m. to 2 p.m. We warmly welcome back all old members and encourage new members to join the fun. For more information call Randy Paterno at 845- 1515. STUDENTS OVER TRADITIONAL AGE: Supper Club and general meeting at Ken Martin's Steakhouse, 3231 East 29th Street. We will be electing officers, voting on a new constitution, and collecting dues for the fall semester. Current members must attend and anyone interested in join ing is welcome to join us. Membership is open to all undergraduate and graduate students over 24 years of age. For more information call Robert Dickens at 822- 7387. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST: Ken Cochran will be speaking to new students in a talk entitled "The Storms Will Come" at 7 p.m. in 108 Harrington. For more infor mation call Rob at 693-1934. OFFICE OF COOPERATIVE EDUCA TION: Student panel discussion in 111 Student Services Building at 4 p.m. for Sci ence, Veterinary medicine, and Pre-Med and Pre-Vet students interested in learning more about Co-op. For more information call 845-7725. UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRIES (UCM): Weekly Peanut Butter Fellowship from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sully in front of the Academic Building. Everyone welcome. Also, Friday night Bible study at 5:30 p.m. at A&M Presbyterian Church. For more in formation call Stacy Fletcher at 693-5623. METHODIST STUDENT CENTER: Group going to New Braunfels to go tubing at Schlitterbahn at 5 p.m. Meet at the Methodist Student Center. Cost will be around $20 per person. For more informa tion call the Methodist Student Center at 846- 4701. MODEL UNITED NATIONS: Introductory meeting for all students interested in the Secretariat of Model United Nations at 7 p.m. in 410 Rudder. Call Sean at 696- 3338 for more information. HILLEL JEWISH STUDENT ASSOCIA TION: Shabbat services followed by Oneg and party. For time and place call Hillel at 696-7313. COMMUNITY OF SINGLE ADULTS: So cial hour at Garfields, Holiday Inn South at 6 p.m. For more information call Peggy at 846-9536. SATURDAY COMMUNITY OF SINGLE ADULTS: MDA Benefit Car Wash at Red Lobster in College Station from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Richard at 821-340 for more information. FOH CLUB: Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Floriculture Greenhouses across from Heldenfels and the Commons. MSC NOVA: Open gaming continues from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the MSC Tunnel Rooms, offering premium gaming experiences in all venues. We will also be signing up new members and volunteers for MSC Open House. For more information call Randy Paterno at 847-7707 or 845-1515. INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOW SHIP: Volleyball and Ice Cream at 2 p.m. in the grassy area between the Modular Dorms. Come out and have some fun. For more information call Wendy Burch at 823- 6989. SUNDAY KOREAN AGGIES ASSOCIATION: So cial meeting and picnic for new and old members at 2 p.m. at 1601 Valley View #202. For more information call Bo Chang at 847-7102. CLASSICAL MARTIAL ART OF JAPAN: Discover the Traditional Japanese Martial Art of Jujutsu. The art is designed for self- defense purposes utilizing leverage instead of brute strength. A demonstration will be held on Sept. 6 in G. Rollie White room 260 at 7:30 p.m. For additional information contact Vanessa Hartman at 693-0458. METHODIST STUDENT CENTER: Choir at 5 p.m., Dinner for $1.25 at 6 p.m., Ves pers at 7 p.m., and Milk and Cookies at 8 p.m., all at the Methodist Student Center at Northgate. For more information call Jeny Wall at 846-4701. HILLEL JEWISH STUDENT ASSOCIA TION: New member bash at 7 p.m. For location or more information call Hillel at 696-7313. UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRIES: Sunday night dinner and discussion groups at 6 p.m. in 145 MSC (DOC group) and A&M Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian group). For more information call Stacy Fletcher at 693-5623. Items for What's Up should be submitted to The Battalion, 013 Reed McDonald, no lat er than three business days before the de sired run date. We only publish the name and phone number of the contact if you ask us. What’s Up is a Battalion service that lists non-profit events and activities. Sub missions are run on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no guarantee an entry will run. If you have questions, call the news room at 845-3313. ‘ S ight m A "able dIs There’s a lot more than a great calculator waiting for you when you purchase an HP 48SX or an HP48S between June 1,1992, and October 31,1992. You’ll get a bonus book that’s good for free software, a free PC link cable and hundreds of dollars back on applications—like electrical and mechanical engineering- memory cards, training tools, games, and HP’s infrared printer. It’s a really big offer. Worth more than $500. And it’s going to make your HP 48 calculator even more valuable to you. The free serial cable lets you exchange information with your PC. And the free software disk lets you enter and plot equations easily, do 3D plotting, and analyze polynomials. Beyond all the bonuses, you’ll have the right calculator for your most challenging classes. HP 48 calculators have over 2100 built-in functions and offer a unique combination of graphics and calculus. Head over to the campus book store now. After all, you don’t see this kind of deal every day. HP calculators. The best for your success. Ttipt HEWLETT mL'/Lm PACKARD MILLER & COORS KEGS $49 9 5 PLAY THE TEXAS LOTTERY BUDWEISER KEGS $ 47 95 BUSCH SUITCASES KEYSTONE SUITCASES $999 4501 WELLBORN 846-1816 llxas A&M University 2tgyfertising nsS^ciation ember 9, 1992 , 7 p.m. ome Account Executive kutrey ’89 of the Chronicle "Developing Small Businesses through Strategic Advertising' Wednesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. 102AJohn R. Blocker Bldg. Texas A&M University Advertising Association is a Student Chapter of the American Advertising Federation Asthma Study Individuals, age 18-55, with asthma wanted to participate in a clinical research study for approximately 9 weeks with an investigational medication in capsule form. Individuals must be using inhaled steroid medication to qualify. $300 incentive paid to those completing the study. ASTHMA STUDY WANTED: Individuals, age 12-65, with mild to moderate asthma to participate in a clinical research study for 6 weeks with an investigational medication in inhaler form. Individuals must be using inhaled steroids and bronchodilators daily to qualify. $400 incentive paid to those completing the study. Tension Headache? Individuals with severe Tension Headaches wanted to participate in a 4-hour headache relief research study with an investigational medica tion in tablet form. Flexible hours. $75 incentive for individuals who are chosen and complete the study. Daily, till 6:30, call 776-0400. ADULT 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. CHILDREN'S SKIN INFECTION STUDY Children, age six months to 12 years, wanted to participate in a research study for bacterial skin infections such as: infected wounds, bug bites, earlobes, burns, boils, hair follicles, ingrown toenails, impetigo and others. Investigational oral antibiotic in liquid form. $150 incentive for those chosen who complete the study. ALLERGY STUDY FOR TEENAGERS Individuals ages 12-17 with ragweed allergy wanted to participate in a 2 week, 4 visit research study using medication in nasal inhaler form Free ragweed skin testing provided. $100 for those completing the study ALLERGY STUDY FOR CHILDREN Children ages 6-11 with ragweed allergy wanted to participate in a 15- day, 4 visit research study using medication in syrup form. Free ragweed skin testing provided. $100 to $150 for those completing 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 capsule form. Minimum incentive of $150 paid to those who complete the study. 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 forthose chosen and completing the study. Tonsillitis Study Individuals at least 13 years old needed to participate in a sore throat (strep throat, tonsillitis) research study involving an investigational oral antibiotic in capsule form. $100 incentive paid to those chosen to participate upon completion of the study. BIOPHARMA, INC. 776-0400 ©1992 Hewlett-Packard Company PG12203B