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y Wednesday, September 16,1992 Texas A&MCAMPUSThe Battalion Page 3 Greeks question fairness of Bid House By TANYA SASSER Staff Writer of THE BATTALION Although Bid House is intend ed to add excitement and prestige to becoming a fraternity pledge, many members expressed discon tent with the events that took place Friday evening. Bid House is the culmination of fraternity rush each semester that takes place at the systems build ing. Each rushee goes into the building and picks up a bid, or in vitation, to join a fraternity. The rushee then exits the front of the systems building and goes to the fraternity he has chosen. The fraternities are assembled on the lawn of the systems building, dressed in their letters, holding signs and cheering for the rushees. Shannon Kelly, alumni adviser for Chi Phi, said Bid House is un fair to the smaller fraternities that aren't getting many pledges. "The fraternities that have a large number of pledges get more attention so the smaller frats tend to get squeezed out to where they're barely seen," he said. "It's upsetting to the smaller frats when they have about five guys running down the stairs. It's not good for the morale of the frater nity." Dr. Mike Leese, coordinator of Greek affairs, said there were more problems with alcohol and rowdiness this year than ever be fore. "They were a lot more unset tled than usual this year," he said. "There are some concerns about going back to staking off plots. Leese said these problems will be addressed during the IFC meeting tonight. According to Leese, Bid House is part of formal rush and, like all rush events, should not involve alcohol. "They have been told not to do it," he said. "We had a worse problem with it than we ever have. We had problems with sev eral chapters - two in particular." Kelly said Bid House, in gener al, is a good idea but there are cer tain aspects that need to be re evaluated. "It's a neat idea but some of the small frats tend to get apathetic," he said. "There should be a little more organization on the part of the IFC. I think marking off plots would be a good idea so that everyone can have an equal chance." Leese said the IFC will possibly use Gamma, which is made up of two members of every fraternity and sorority, to police Bid House. A case can be filed against a fraternity, even at Bid House, he said. It is a concern and it will be addressed in the IFC meeting. "We are going to do anything we can to keep this from happen ing in January," Leese said. Pizza -Hut Now Hiring Delivery Drivers Vedm in all stores. Earn $5 -$10/hr. including wages, tips, commission. All shifts available Apply in person at all B/CS stores except Northgale Delivery 693-9393 Study Smart with Cliffs StudyWare What’s Up WEDNESDAY PREPARATION FOR THE TASP: Test-taking strate gies and skills needed to succeed on the writing portion of the TASP will be presented from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in 242 Blocker. FREE. Register in advance in 243 Blocker. Call The Center for Academic Enhancement at 845-2568 for more information. UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRIES: Weekly Aggie sup per and fellowship from 6 p.m. to 7:20 p.m. in the A&M Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Home cooked meal for $1.25. This semester's topic is ‘‘Faith, Hope and Clarity—The search for an Articulate Faith.” Everyone welcome. For more information call Stacy Fletcher at 693-5623. MISS TEXAS A&M SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT: A contestant interest meeting for all those women inter ested in becoming a contestant for the 1993 Miss Texas A&M Scholarship Pageant at 7 p.m. in 401 Rud der. For more information call Dixie Weathersby at 822-1358. AGGIE BONFIRE NON-REG CUT CLASS: You must attend one cut class in order to go to cut site. 6 p.m. and 7 p.m at the Grove. CEPHEID VARIABLE: Lecture series Science in Sci ence Fiction presented by A&M’s Science Fiction/Fan tasy Organization from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in 404 Rudder. Dr. Roger Beaumont speaks on “The Past, Present and Future of Aviation.” All are invited to at tend. Admission is free. For more information call the MSC Student Programs Office at 845-1515. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 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. WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES: Applications are available from the following locations across campus through September 30 at 5 p.m.: Commandants Of fice (Military Science B.yiiding),. 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STUDENT COUNSELING SERVICE: Screenings continue this week for the Gay and Lesbian Therapy Group on the Third Floor of the YMCA Building. Con tact Dr. Mary Ann Moore or Mr. Brian Reinheardt at 845-4427 for more information. PRO-CHOICE AGGIES: General meeting in 229 MSC at 7 p.m. For more information call Ron at 846-3625. AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATORS OF TOMOR ROW (ACT): General meeting at 7:30 p.m. in 102 Scoates Hall. All majors welcome. For more informa tion call Doyce at 822-7837. AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION: General meeting at 7:30 p.m. in 102 Blocker. THE DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND HUMAN ITIES: Music Section and the CPAS Stark Series Brown Bag Concert at 12:30 p.m. in 402 Academic Building. Presenting Adriane Alexander, piano and Phoebe Dalton, cello. For more information call Re becca at 845-3355. WOMEN’S BONFIRE COMMITTEE: We will be sign ing Halls up for working First cut and discussing Bonfire Buddies at 7 p.m. in 504 Rudder. For more information call Holly at 693-5630 or Becky at 696-2185. TAMU PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB: First organizational meeting of the semester at 7:30 p.m. in 404 Rudder. Schedule of events will be planned. For more informa tion call Alan Tansley at 693-9541. ECONOMICS SOCIETY: Come and see what we’ve got planned for this semester at 7 p.m. in 158 Blocker. For more information call Stephanie at 847-5966. CUBAN CULTURAL SOCIETY: First meeting of the school year at 7 p.m. in 203 Rudder. New members welcome. Call Charlie at 764-1854 for more informa tion. LUTHERAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP: Evening prayer and supper at 6:30 p.m. in the University Luther an Chapel. For more information call Kristin at 846- 6687. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: General meeting at 6:15 p.m. behind Sul Ross and movie on the goals and purposes of Amnesty International at 7 p.m. in Rudder 507. For more information call Sara at 693-4719. AGGIE ANTHROPOLOGISTS: First meeting of the semester at 7:30 p.m. in 214 Anthropology Building. Informational meeting to discuss plans for the semes ter. All interested are invited. For more information call Stephen at 823-4448. AGGIE BLOOD DRIVE COMMITTEE: Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Commons Lobby and in the MSC. CENTER FOR CAREER PLANNING: Workshop on “Successful Career Planning” focusing on decision making and goal setting skills that will help you plan your career. For more information call the Student Counseling Service at 845-4427. FRESHMAN LEADERS IN PROGRESS: Information al meeting at 7 p.m. in 212 MSC. Applications are available. For more information call Donna Prewitt at 847-0674. WICI (WOMEN IN COMMUNICATIONS INC.): Gener al meeting at 7 p.m. in 511 Richardson. We welcome everyone. For more information call Rachel at 696- 1741. TAMU BICYCLING CLUB: General meeting at 7 p.m. in 228 MSC. We will have elections and discuss up coming events for the semester. For more information call Travis Keep at 847-4060. 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