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Tuesday, September 15,1992
The Battalion
Page 3
Have lunch to
savory sonatas
By ANAS V ^7 /
BEN-MUSA ■ * —
Staff Writer for THE
BATTALION
Bring your
sack lunch
Wednesday at
12:30 p.m. to
402 Academic
for the 106th
free Brown Bag
Concert.
The concert
is presented by
the OP AS Stark MAS BEN MUW
Series and Department of Philoso
phy and Humanities Music Pro
gram.
Wednesday's concert will fea
ture cellist Phoebe Dalton and pi
anist Ariane Alexander. They will
perform J.S. Bach's "Sonata for Vi
oloncello and Piano No. 3" in G
Minor, Alberto Ginastera's
"Sonata No. 1 for Piano" Opus 22,
Paradis's "Sicilienne fur Violoncel
lo und Klavier," Maurice Ravel's
"Pi£ce enforme de Habanera," and
Franz Liszt's "Fun6railles" from
"Harmonies poetiques et religieuses."
In addition, the concert will be
broadcast live on Texas A&M's ra
dio station, KAMU-FM.
Dalton studied at the Manhat
tan School of Music in New York
City. She toured South America,
Mexico and Canada and per
formed as a soloist with the Baton
Rouge Symphony Orchestra and
New Orleans Philharmonic Or
chestra. She has won several com
petitions including the New York
string Auditions and the New Or
leans Philharmonic Young Artist
Auditions.
Dalton's partner, Alexander,
began her training at the age two
on the violin and piano. By tne age
of 13, she was given a scholarship
to the Juilliard School of Music.
Through the years Alexander has
won several competitions, most
recently the Venture Symphony
Young Artist Piano Competition
on the west coast. Alexander is
continuing her studies at the Uni
versity of Houston.
Dalton and Alexander's perfor
mance will last approximately 40
to 45 minutes.
Unlike last year, the concert be
gins at 12:30 because of the
changes in Texas A&M's class
scheoule. In the series' four-year
history, the concerts have always
begun at noon. The new time al
lows students to fit the concert in
between their classes and enjoy
their lunch without rushing.
Transfer student lives out dream as Miss Texas A&M
By JULIE POLSTON
Feature Writer of THE BATTALION
When Jill McClure transferred to Texas A&M last
fall she had three main goals — to get her degree, her
ring and the Miss Texas A&M University crown. Ac
complishing two out of three in one year is not bad,
and next August she will receive her degree in English.
McClure v s reign, which began in February, has
been more visible than those before it. She has al
ready made over 75 appearances at campus activi
ties, Aggie Mothers Clubs and A&M clubs all over
Texas. During the first week of school, McClure sang
at the MSC Showcase and the MSC Open House.
In addition, McClure gives speeches on setting
goals and self-motivation to campus and community
organizations. She recently spoke to the Bryan Ro
tary Club and will be speaking at fall retreats for
Women's Chorus and Aggie Leaders Of Tomorrow.
"I thought I was the most positive person on earth
until I started listening to some motivational tapes
like Zig Ziegler," she said. "But the 'power of posi
tive thinking' is something I love to talk about, and it
makes me feel really good when people call me back
to come speak."
On the night of the pageant, McClure said the
twelve finalists gathered in a circle to wish each oth
er luck. She said she remembers telling the other
girls it does not matter what anyone else thinks; as
long as each girl does her best, that is all that matters.
' u's not what you do compared to what some
body else does," she said. "It s what you do com
pared to what you could have done that's impor
tant."
McClure said when she won the pageant, she re
ceived some negative response because she was a
transfer student. She said she remembers another fe
male student saying it was unfair that a transfer stu
dent won Miss Texas A&M because she was not real
ly an Aggie. McClure said her roommate spoke up
in her defense, saying, "I'll have you know that Jill
McClure bleeds a deeper maroon than people who
have been here four and five years.'"
But McClure, who is from the small town of
Woodville in East Texas, said she always knew she
wanted to be an Aggie. Not only is she a first-gener
ation Aggie, but she is the first from her family to at
tend college.
McClure is putting herself through school and
saved money by living at home for two years while
attending Stephen F. Austin State University.
"A lot of my friends from Woodville came to
A&M, but it was more the traditions and the acade
mic reputation that A&M has (that convinced me to
transfer)," McClure said. "Plus, I love football!"
McClure's pageant background began long before
winning the A&M pageant last February.
McClure's first real" pageant was during her ju
nior year of high school when she won the Miss East
Texas National Teenager Contest. McClure compet
ed in the Miss Texas Pageant as Miss East Texas in
1989 and as Miss Lufkin in 1990. She was not one of
the top ten finalists but won a scholarship for her
singing talent, although she has never had a singing
lesson.
She took ballet for 15 years and planned on danc
ing in her first pageant. She deciaed to sing at the
last minute because the pageant floor was carpeted
and did not allow for ballet.
McClure plans on teaching high school English af
ter she completes her student teaching next fall, she
said. For now, McClure is happy being an Aggie and
representing the university as a student as well as
Miss Texas A&M.
"It's kind of hard to explain, but one of the things
I like most about being Miss Texas A&M is knowing
that wherever I go I represent what I believe to be the
best university on eartn."
ROBERT /. REED/ The Battalion
Miss Texas A&M University, Jill public appearances since her
McClure, has made over 75 crowning in February.
Clapton's 'Unplugged ' rediscovers rock's roots in acoustic blues release
Eric Clapton goes acoustic on his new
album from MTV's "Unplugged" series.
By TIMM DOOLEN
Special to THE BATTALION
Eric Clapton
"Unplugged"
Reprise Records
Just a year after the critical success of
Paul McCartney's "Unplugged" album,
Eric Clapton has also released his session
from MTV's acoustic series. And in its own
right it may just be better than McCartney's
release.
The musicianship throughout the
acoustic album is superb, with Clapton's
unique vocals almost matching his guitar
playing ability. His back-up band doesn't
slouch either, matching Slowhand step for
step.
Clapton and band start the disc over the
opening applause with "Signe," a short, in
strumental delight, which then swings into
the bluesy "Before You Accuse Me." The
entire album has a heavy blues slant to it,
harking back to Clapton's early days, some
30 years ago.
During those 30 years, we've seen Eric
Clapton go through a lot of changes - the
Bluesbreakers, the Yardbirds, Cream, Blind
Faith, Delaney and Bonnie, Derek and the
Dominoes, and finally on his own since the
early 1970s. Well, he's changed again, and
reverted all the way back to the early '60s
and his blues roots.
Other heavy blues songs include the tra
ditional "Alberta," "Nobody Knows You
When You're Down and Out," "Malted
Milk," "Rollin' and Tumblin'," the Big Bill
Broonzy cover "Hey Hey," and the Robert
Johnson cover "Walkin' Blues."
When he's not singing the blues, he
slows it down with some ballads, including
the two recent radio hits "Tears in Heaven "
and "Running on Faith."
And sometimes he combines the best of
ballad and blues to make a soft, funky
sound, such as on "Old Love," co-written
by Robert Cray.
While about half of McCartney's "Un
plugged" album was composed of Beatles
hits, the only real "hit" from Clapton's past
is "Layla," which is so different from its
original incarnation that realistically it's a
different song - jazzier and sans the instru
mental ending.
For my money, this is much better than
the hit-filled "24 Nights," a live release
from last year. "Unplugged" really gets
back to Clapton's basic blues roots from 30
years ago - and not mixing in any of his
country-rock or mainstream rock.
If you like Clapton's mellow blues that
show the direct influence of Muddy Waters
and Sonny Boy Williamson, among others,
this album is perfect.
After hearing both McCartney's and
Clapton's "Unplugged" albums, I think it
should be a law that all the "Unplugged"
episodes be turned into albums. (Incidental
ly, "San Francisco Bay Blues" appears on
both "Unplugged" albums).
Something about the restriction to
acoustics and the intimate setting makes
these super-artists really get down and play
good music. They shed their commercial
side and play good music just for the sake
of doing it - which is what we need more
today in modern music.
OPPORTUNITY!
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.
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
studyfor 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.
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776-0400
ATA
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The Rush Continues....
Gentlemen, DO YOU WANT:
1. A New College Experience
2. Strong Friendships built around a
social environment
3. To make a difference on campus,
in the community, and in your life.
IF SO:
Come see the DELT DIFFERENCE.
All men interested please attend
Information Meeting, Wed. Sept. 16 th
MSC 206 7:00 p.m.
Call Nelson at 693-8431
Mark at 764-9229
Looking for enthusiastic and innovative
individuals to be selected as officers for a
new and upcoming ENTREPRENEURIAL
related CAMPUS ORGANIZATION.
All Majors Welcomed!
For More Information
PLEASE CALL: ANGELA at 693-2838
' TAMV Bicycling Club
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, September 16
7:00 p.m., Room 228 MSC
Everyone is welcome.
New memberships will be accepted.
We will have elections and discuss
activities for the rest of the semester.
For more information, contact:
Travis 847-4060 Christine 847-2043j
The Episcopal
Student Center
Welcomes you
6:15 p.m. Wednesday - Eucharist & Dinner
6:15 p.m. Sunday - Evening Prayer & Dinner
Canterbury House
902 George Bush Dr.
Phone: 693-4245