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Monday, September 14, 1992 The Battalion Page 3 Bid Day marks end of IFC fall rush By TANYA SASSER J Staff writer of TH£ BATTALION . Excitement and pride filled the air on Friday evening as almost 400 men accepted fraternity udentstota| T mem ^ ership - bl ^ S dur 1 i , ns * h 5 v opportunil Interfraternity Council s Bid M to becoi Hou ^- , n , Greek letters, flags and members from the 27 University- , jlBrecogn^ed fraternities were gathered on the lawn outside the Systems Building to welcome the new pledges into fraternity life. Dr. Mike Leese, coordinator of Greek affairs, said this is only the fifth semester that Bid Day has been conducted in this fashion. In the past, rushees would pick up their bids in a room in the MSC or Rudder Tower and almost no fraternity members were present. Leese said the new Bid House is working out well. "This makes fraternities much more visible," he said. "It's more high-profile and high-spirited." Leese said the number of men going through fraternity rush is growing. "We had about 475 men at the Fraternity Life seminar, which is P the beginning of rush. Those numbers are pretty close to the same when compared to last semester. But if you look at the amie Websla last few years, those numbers are Association he Aggie Pn nsistingofft i the Houslt r Center. 1 graduated nd Aug. W he wor’ ’ Vlemorial $tt a.m. to4p. hat will covi materials, ffi m mended dress in k ek at he has it le that Greet' idents as r involvema s are starfej but the doe ni versify, tre is with ode I. .> members; e University, being crifa heeks. said the inta a Iking to fir is willing t nts have bea lembers. ;e to abuse tr itics by itudent Fall st ling :) ation's Aggies rday at Services a rather significant/ Chris Chambers, president of Sigma Phi Epsilon, said he thinks fraternities are building a better reputation for themselves. "Greeks are getting a lot more recognition and respect," he said. "Bid day was better than ever for everyone." Leese said a lot of students are showing an increasing interest in fraternity life but for many, it is a big decision. "Many come to the Fraternity Life seminar and are just trying to SANDRA M. ALVARADO/ The Battalion Members of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity gather at the steps of the Systems Building during Bid Day last Friday. see what rush is about," he said. "We especially have a lot of freshmen come out in the fall but they tend to defer going through until the spring. "Of course there were a few minor problems but overall, things went very smoothly." What’s Up MONDAY ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Gen eral discussion in the Rainbow Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the Center for Drug Prevention—The Rainbow Center at 845-0280 for more information. WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES: Applications are avail able from the following locations across campus through September 30 at 5 p.m.: Commandant’s Office (Military Science Building), Student Programs Office (MSC), Student Ac tivities Office (Student Services Build ing), Blocker Building (First Floor), Biochemistry/Biophysics Building (Reference Reading Room), Evans Library, Veterinary Medicine (Dean’s Office), Office of the Vice President for Student Services (Tenth Floor Rudder), and in the Dean’s Offices of all the colleges across campus. Com pleted applications must be received by the Student Activities Department no later than September 30 at 5 p.m. Any questions may be addressed to the Student Activities Department at 845-1133. STUDENT GOVERNMENT: Applica tions due by September 14th at 5 p.m. For more information call the SGA at 845-3051. DELTA SIGMA PI: Rush Profession al-Speaker Fred Brown at 7:30 p.m. in 292 B MSC For more information call Brent Burpee at 260-1501. PISTOL TEAM: Tryouts for 1992-93 team at 7 p.m. on the Range in the basement of the Military Sciences Building. Women, freshmen and Corps of Cadets welcome. For more information call Curtis Burns at 846- 0906 for more information. AGGIELAND: Senior pictures will be taken for the Aggieland September 7- October 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at AR Photography, located at 707 Texas Avenue next :o Taco Cabana. PHI BETA CHI: Fall Rush event (ca sual dress) from 7:15 p.m to 8:15 p.m. in 401 Rudder. For more information call Andrea at 693-8540. AL-ANON: General discussion in the Rainbow Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the Center for Drug Prevention—The Rainbow Center at 845-0280 for more information. AGGIES AGAINST BONFIRE: Orga nizational meeting at 6 p.m. in front of the Academic Building. SPORTS MANAGEMENT SOCIETY: Officer elections and general meeting at 7 p.m. in 167 Read. For more in formation call Trey Newsome at 775- 6315. ELECTION COMMISSION: Fresh man filing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in 139 Student Services Building. For more information call Michelle, Student Government at 845-3051. CROSS ST. FILM SOCIETY: Discus sion of Alfred Hitchcock’s early British films at 401 Cross St. at 8 p.m. For more information or directions, call Tim at 846-8535. All majors and oth er people welcome. INKSHED PRESS: Accepting prose, poetry, and graphic arts submissions for Fall journal. Drop submissions by 207 Blocker by 5 p.m. October 30. For more information call Socorro Pasco at 847-0056. TAMU WOMEN’S RUGBY: Rugby practice at the Rugby Fields next to the Polo Fields at 5:15 p.m. No expe rience needed! For more information call Michelle at 774-7375 or Faye at 847-1291. NATURAL RESOURCES CONSER VATION ASSOCIATION: First meet ing of the semester at 7 p.m. in 402 Rudder. Come and see what we have planned—speakers, socials, adopt-a-park. Everyone welcome. For more information call Eric at 847- 1460. 12TH MAN FOUNDATION STU DENT CHAPTER: First fall meeting from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in 110 Stu dent Services Building. Come and hear Coach R.C. Slocum speak about Aggie Football. MSC AGGIE CINEMA: The film soci ety of Texas A&M’s general commit tee meeting at 7 p.m. in 301 Rudder. For more information call Paul at 845- 1515. CKI: Come see what CKI is all about at 7:30 p.m. in 114 Student Services Building. For more information call Christy at 693-2301 or Kristofer at 696-0202. AGGIME (TEXAS A&M JAPANESE ANIMATION FANS): Free screening of Japanese animation from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the LRD (6th floor of the Library). MSC ALL NIGHT FAIR COMMIT TEE: General committee meeting at 7 p.m. in 504 Rudder. We are still welcoming all new and returning members. For more information call Dennis at 845-1515. WESLEY FOUNDATION: Bible study and lunch ($1.00) at 12:30 p.m. in the Methodist Student Center. For more information call Sloan Peek at 846- 4701. SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGI NEERS: Elections and discussion of Formula SAE at 7:30 p.m. in the Engi neering Physics Building. For more information call Gregg Wilson at 822- 9228. KAPPA DELTA CHI: Open rush/general meeting at 7 p.m. in 231 MSC. We are a Hispanic-based ser vice organization for women. For more information call Tricia Garcia at 847- 2499. COMMUNITY OF SINGLE ADULTS: Executive meeting at 7 p.m. and gen eral meeting at 8 p.m. in Galleria Vil lage, 1716 Briarcrest, Room 601. For more information call Gail at 693- 4578. A&M GOLF ASSOCIATION (AMGA): Introduction and formation of new golf organization on campus for all golfers (faculty and students) at 8:30 p.m. in 404 Rudder. For more information call Jay at 693-6980 or Richard at 776-8368. CLASS OF ‘93 AWARENESS WEEK: “Party in the Park” at Olsen field Pavilion from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free Pizza donated by Little Caesar’s. Items for What’s Up should be sub mitted to The Battalion, 216 Reed Mc Donald, no later than three business days before the desired run date. We only publish the name and phone number of the contact if you ask us to do so. What’s Up /s a Battalion ser vice which lists non-profit events and activities. Submissions are run on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee an entry will run. If you have any questions, call the newsroom at 845-3316. MATH-PHYSICS-M.E. TUTORING 3.50/PER HOUR 846-2879 WED 9/16 THU. 9/17 SUN. 9/20 MON 9/21 RHYS 202 CH 24-26 RHYS 202 CH 26-28 RHYS 202 CH 24-28 TEST REV RHYS 222 CH 3 MATH 151 TEST REV #1 OF 2 MATH 142 TEST REV #1 OF 2 RHYS 208 CH 26-27 RHYS 208 CH 28 RHYS 208 CH 29 RHYS 208 CH 26-29 TEST REV RHYS 219 CH 1-3 TEST REV RHYS 219 CH 4 MATH 141 TEST REV #1 OF 2 RHYS 219 CH 2 RHYS 219 CH 3 RHYS 219 CH 1-3 TEST REV MEEN 212 HOMEW 3 RHYS 208 CH 26-29 TEST REV WE ARE LOCATED ON 301-B PATRICIA, NORTHGATE, BEHIND 7/11-2 PESOS zl very fine film- making debut from John Mellencamp.” ■ FI IN S 0 C I C T V ■ ■ ■ AUlt A TRIPLESHOT WEEKEND!' ^ An MSC Student Programs Committee (INtMA “Laughing Constantly!” —Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE 01992 Now line Omra Corp. M Reserved. F Fine Line Features m —Stephen Schiff, VANITY FAIR /-ALLING/,,,,,, Grace COLUMBIA PICTURES ibiw. i LITTLE bncnwsaioKcnoN ' FALLING FROM GRACE"JOHN MELLENCAMP MARIEL HEMINGWAY CLAUDE .AKINS DI B TAYLOR,- KAY LENZ "'"RLARRY McMURTRY HARRY SANDLER '“’TJOHN MELLENCAMP ["original Soundtrack Album Available on Mercury Records | 99 iPG 1 3y«tKTySTR0»CLTC»UT' 0 «D«» | A C0L ^, B1A p| (Tl B ES RELEASE Thursday @ 7:30 & 9:30* Admission is $2.50 *Please note the time change. Friday @ 7, 9:30, & Midnight Admission is $2.50 WAYNES ^■LD Saturday @ 8:00, 10:00, & Midnight Admission is $2 All showings are in Rudder Theatre Complex. Call: 847-8478 Are\buAn Explorer? 500 years ago, doing business globally was a simple thing. All you had to do was navigate uncharted waters, watch out for sea dragons and hope to not sail off the end of the earth. Today, it’s a bit more complicated. If you know what you want but aren’t sure how to get there why not let Sprint chart a career for you. As part of a Fortune 200 company with sales over $8 billion, we’ve navigated our way to the edge of today's Information Services world. Why don’t you come on over and explore what Sprint has to offer. We’ll be interviewing on campus October 9. Contact your Planning and Placement office for more infor mation on Dallas opportunities. Sprint TWO FO Ri ONE American rock-n-roll. Caribbean romance. Smooth jazz. Piano brilliance. Russian dancers. New York Ballet. Uproarious comedy. Classical guitar. If the above performances don't make you drop your back pack and race to the MSC box office for TWO FOR ONE SEASON TICKETS, you've been spending too much time in the lab. There are few opportunities in life that give you an excuse to find a date, save money, impress your parents, and have an exciting evening of live performance all at the same time. Don't pass it up! With this exclusive TWO FOR ONE student offer, you and a friend can enjoy 8 premier OPAS performances for one season ticket price of $90. Individual tickets go on sale September 1st. Discounts available for Texas A&M students. HURRY...lhe best seats ape going last! Get youp tickets at the MSC Box Office today! *Must be Texas A&M student with valid ID and fee slip reflecting full-time status. Tickets available in upper balcony only.