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f ■MMHIIHIiMBIHI Campus Page 2 The Battalion Friday, September 18,H Free trade proposal By MONIQUE LUNSFORD Reporter of THE BATTALION Bryan-College Station could be on the brink of a major economic boost as a re sult of a free trade proposal currently be ing discussed in Congress that will lock the U.S. and Mexico into a more prof itable joint trade market, local business officials said. The proposal is the North American Free Trade Agreement, and its primary goal would be to establish more trade in teraction between the two neighbors by eventually eliminating all tariff barriers on exports and imports from one country to the other. The local business arena is already try ing to capitalize on this idea by executing a game plan designed to give B-CS a piece of the action. According to Sam Harwell, Senior Business Consultant in International Trade with the Small Business Develop ment Center, the area saw Mexico as a passage way to the cities' futures a little over two years ago, and planning has been in effect ever since. “We're going to see the increase of trade between Bryan-College Station and Mexico regardless of whether the propos al lasts or not," he said. "A lot of the merchants recognize that trade with Mexico is important. That recognition will benefit us." Local business representatives have al ready traveled to Mexico on "trade mis sions", during which they can meet and interact with Mexican businesses who are interested in the products they (Bryan- College Station businesses) have to offer. The purpose of these missions, Har well said, is to increase cooperation be tween Bryan corporations and those in Mexico. There are also plans to construct an in ternational trade center in Bryan that will offers B-CS economic boost be used to educate businesses and the public, in general, about the vast opportu nities that exist for the community if di rect trade with Mexico becomes an open door. Construction on the center could begin before Christmas. The center would provide training ses sions for persons who desire to become involved in international trade, offer counseling for local merchants and manu facturers, and hold workshops and semi nars on different areas of international trade. Services for Mexican business profes sionals would also be available, and an on-line, electronic bulletin board would allow goods to be sold directly from Bryan to Mexico. "We can do a lot of training here," Har well said. "We're exporting our knowledge. I do expect jobs to increase in Bryan-College Station because of free trade." Harwell also said another plan is to send local business representatives, at least once this year, to Mexico to partici pate in trade shows where they would have a booth specifically for B-CS. There are 3,000 businesses in the twin cities, only 50-60 of which are involved in these programs. In the future, Bryan could become a distribution center in itself through which companies can sell all types of goods to all parts of Mexico without having to leave the city. "We're looking at a broader Mexico," Harwell said. "Where we can cover a lot more area." According to Gabriel Caranza of the Texas A&M Office of Mexican and Latin American Programs, the University will also have some involvement in the com munity's relationship with Mexico. There are plans to construct the Texas A&M University Center in Mexico City in which several colleges of the University will have office space reserved for carry ing out business in Mexico. Caranza said this would be an effort!; bring together the "Aggie network" tween Aggies in Mexico and thosewk are here. The office space, worth $3 million,s being donated by a A&M former studeii and the projected start-up cost fortk center will be $100,000. Also, Caranza said the center woul; serve as an aide to help A&M students^ volved in the Study Abroad program^ settled in Mexico. "We're hoping by next summer wee open the center, Caranza said. "The whole idea behind thisistk Texas and Mexico are such great parte in business, we feel havdng free traded benefit both countries from a culturi standpoint, business standpoint, andaf types of standpoints." Frida; N TI CA The v wife t each < from ) have snaps! But ness, t Mai Jan D about other overk shifts Nt Drug prevention center changes its name to gain attention By TANYA WILLIAMS Reporter of THE BATTALION The Center for Drug Prevention, located on the second floor of the Beutel Health Center, has renamed themselves the Rainbow Center, in hopes of getting more attention. "We changed our name to help people iden tify us," said Lynann Moses, assistant coordi nator for the center. "The rainbow represents the multi-faceted program that we have. "We're taking a whole new approach to get students interested. We're using a new philos ophy." One of their programs being presented is this Sunday's "Greek Talk" which will feature experts in drug prevention, university safety, and rape crisis in a talk show format. The program is geared toward Greek life and reaching their target audience. The center has worked with Greeks Advo cating Mature Management of Alcohol (GAM MA), to require new pledges of Greek organi zations to attend. The center also works with various organi zations that focus on drug and alcohol aware ness. Other groups include: Lights, Camera, Action; Students Teaching on Prevention (STOP) and Students Making Awareness a Real Topic (SMART). The center's goal is to educate students about drug and alcohol abuse, and assist them in making responsible choices about drugs and alcohol. "We need students to know about the center and be educated to make responsible deci sions." Graduate students sponsor Africa Day to promote culture By TANYA WILLIAMS ReporterpfTHE BATTALION The African Graduate Stu dent Association has planned an event in hopes of educating students at Texas A&M about the positive things occurring in Africa. "We hope to educate fellow students and teach other cul tures about the countries in Africa," said Martin Ayim, a doctoral student front Cameroon. "Through Africa Day, the African students have an op portunity to share their culture with others." The African Graduate Stu dents Association consists of graduate and undergraduate students from 15 of the 51 coun tries in Africa, Some students' educations are sponsored by their country and others are self-supported, but Nayim said the A&M African Graduate Student Asso ciation encourages the students to think about Africa when they get their degrees. "The national conference that we participate in, the AH Africans Students Conference, encourages students to think about Africa when graduating," Nayim said. "Students should consider how they can improve and help Africa." Nayim said the mass media encourages negative views and fails to present equal views. "No one presents an objec tive picture of both side. The only things that are presented are political upheavals and op pression. Many fail to mention the good parts, they tend to look at the continent from a negative viewpoint." Africa Day will feature African dress, food, music and poetry from various countries. Nayim said it will be both entertaining and educational. Africa Day tvill be held this evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in 206 MSC. Student Government leader plays dual role By JULI PHILLIPS Reporter of THE BATTALION Newly appointed Student Gov ernment Chief of Staff Warren Talbot said Thursday that despite his new position, and his commit ment to Texas A&M students, he will continue to be the president of Off-Campus Aggies. Talbot said he has a strong de sire to do what is best for the stu dents and feels that the two jobs will not detract from each other. "There is no transition time needed for me," he said. "Since this is my second year as OCA president, I know all of the people I will be work ing with, and I am well ac quainted with the issues and concerns of the students." After concern was raised dur ing Wednesday's Student Senate meeting over whether the chief of staff will have power over the Senate, Student Body President Steve Seller stressed that Talbot's role will be to help with the stu dent government executive branch agenda. "Nothing that the chief of staff does can go without the approval of the Student Senate," Seller said. "The Senate is free to pur sue its own issues no matter what the executive branch is doing." Talbot said some areas would overlap, but he expressed confi dence that any problems resulting from the overlap could be re solved easily. "If we are all working for the students, then there shouldn't be any problem." Among the issues Talbot will be tackling in his new role are proposals to bring off-campus food services on campus, A&M budgetary concerns in the upcom ing year, and communication be tween the students and parking and transit. "I'm not here for the glamour of the posi tion — it's not a glamour po sition," Talbot said. "I am taking this position be cause I believe what the students want is what they should get." Talbot hopes students will soon be able to feel a responsive student government in and around campus. "A lot of the time, students don't feel that anything is being done for them because they don't hear anything about (the efforts)," Talbot said. "I want the students to know that I am going to be very up front with them — there will be no back door negotiating." "If we are all working for the students, then there shouldn't be any problem." -Warren Talbot The Battalion ATLANTIS TILLMAN, Editor in Chief STEVE O'BRIEN, Managing Editor GARY CARROLL, City Editor JASON LOUGHMAN, Opinion Editor J. DOUGLAS FOSTER, Sports Editor MEREDITH HARRISON, News Editor CHRIS WHITLEY, Sports Editor HEIDI SAUER, News Editor KARL STOLLEIS, Photo Editor TODD BLACKMON, Arts & Entertainment Editor Staff Members Reporters - Melody Dunne, Mark Evans, Todd Stone, Sean Frerking, Brandi Jordan, Cheryl Heller, Tanya Sasser, Robin Goodpaster, Juli Phillips, Tanya Williams, Julie Chelkowski, Monique Lunsford, and Will Healy. Copy editors — Kyle Burnett, Tracia Newbould, Jennifer Mentlik, David Thomas, Jennifer Smith, Lance Holmes and Lauri Reysa. Photographers — Darrin Hill, Jenny Matlack, Randy Nichols, Sandra Alvarado, Billy Moran, and Robert Reed. Lifestyles writers — Susan Owen, Anas Ben-Musa, Tricia Martinez, Julie Polston and Mack Harrison. Sports writers— K. Lee Davis, Michael Plumer, Don Norwood and Ruly Medrano. Columnists — Anthony LoBaido, Stacy Feducia, Dwayne Purvis, Shawn Ralston, Matt Dickerson, Robert Vasquez, and Toni Garrard. 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If selected, you will be given training in presentation skills and listening skills, and you will learn how to help students improve their academic performance and research possible majors and careers. Interviewing NOW ! Application DEADLINE Monday, September 28 Pick up an application and brochure on the third floor of the YMCA Building. Student Counseling Service 845-4427 ...A Department in the Division of Student Services A ATM ACE Aggie Counseling Experience Student WJiV Counseling yry Service V What’s Up FRIDAY STUDENT COUNSELING SER VICE: Screenings continue this week for the Gay and Lesbian Therapy Group on the Third Floor of the YMCA Building. Contact Dr. Mary Ann Moore or Brian Reinheardt at 845—4427 for more information. AGGIE BLOOD DRIVE COMMIT TEE: Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Commons Lobby and in the MSC. WHO’S WHO AMONG STU DENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVER SITIES AND COLLEGES: Appli cations are available from the fol lowing locations across campus through Sept. 30 at 5 p.m.: Com mandant’s Office (Military Science Building), Student Programs Of fice (MSC), Student Activities Of fice (Student Services Building), Blocker Building (Fir^t Floor), Bio- chemistry/Biophysics Building (Reference Reading Room), Evans Library, Veterinary Medi cine (Dean’s Office), Office of the Vice President for Student Ser vices (Tenth Floor Rudder), and in the Dean’s Offices of all the col leges across campus. Completed applications.must be received by the Student Activities Department no later than Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. Any questions may be addressed to the Student Activities Depart ment at 845-1133. AGGIELAND: Senior pictures will be taken for the Aggieland Sept. 7-Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at AR Photography, located at 707 Texas Ave. next to Taco Cabana. PISTOL TEAM: Tryouts for 1992-93 team at 7 p.m. on the Range in the basement of the Mili tary Sciences Building. Women, freshmen and Corps of Cadets welcome. For more information call Curtis Burns at 846-0906. ELECTION COMMISSION: Freshman filing from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in 139 Student Services Building. For more information call Michelle at 845-3051. CLASS OF ‘93 AWARENESS WEEK: ‘93 Night at Hurricane Harry’s. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS General discussion in the Rain bow Center from 11:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Call the Centerfoi Drug Prevention—The Rainbot Center at 845-0280 for more in formation. UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRIES (UCM): Weekly Peanut Butter Fellowship from 11:30 a.m. tot p.m. in front of the Academic Building at the Sul Ross Statue Our weekly student-led Bible studies are 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.at A&M Presbyterian Church. This semester we will be discussing Galatians. For more information call Stacy Fletcher at 693-5623. ASIAN AMERICAN ASSOCIA TION: Our dance has been post poned from today to Sept. 25 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. in 226 MSC. For more information call Meredith Rice at 764-1915. CAMPUS CRUSADE FOR CHRIST: Everyone’s welcome at our weekly CRU meeting at 7 pm in 108 HECC. The topic this week is “Gods Will. . The Grey Areas’ For more information call Todd at 693-1934. MUSLIM STUDENTS ASS0CIA TION: Friday prayer from 12:50 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in 301 Rudder. All Muslims invited. For more in formation call Widodo at 846-4278. MSC NOVA: Everyone is invited to attend our membership picnic from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Hensel Park. There will be free food and drinks provided, as well as a foot ball game and other activities. Af terwards, we will return to the MSC Tunnel rooms for an evening of open gaming until 2 a.m. For more information call Randy Pa- terno at 845-1515 or 847-7707. BAHAI CLUB: The topic will be the Bahai perspective on theTrini See More What’s U Aggie Ring Orders AU! do nu last ye charg laws. The Admi Doyle, Cente report The Doyle willfu health with s The ing he bation The Anton year a tionab D w I — DAI shows their f, Of 1 tracts in 199 percei men, i sen ted Wedn< Fou eligib black- nies re E< AUS words Lena G But th Guerre A pc tynchii rope. This state H 3s not < anhom That star ro< Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center Deadline: September 23, 1992 Undergraduate Requirements 1. 30 credit hours must be completed (By/before SSTI ’92) at A&M, if you were a transfer student. 2. 95 total credit hours must be completed. (By/before SS-II ’92) Any transfer hours from Summer ’92 or before that are needed to meet this requirement must be posted to your A&M transcript by the payment deadline. 3. 2.00 cumulative GPA at A&M. 4. No blocks (delinquent, parking tickets, past due fees, etc.) Graduate Student Requirements 1. You must have completed all degree requirements for December ’92 by the above deadline. You will need to present a letter <jf completion, which you must obtain from the Office of Graduate Studies, when placing your order. 2. No blocks (delinquent parking tickets, past due fees, etc.) Procedure to Order a Ring rector : campai office o Guer mistake herUT For r ( 4 For it Zdzia inforr A&M 1. 2. Go to the ring office n£> later than September 23 and complete the form for eligibility verifleation. (Requires 1-2 days to process.) Order and pay in full (cash/check 1992 Com Men’s 10K-8285.00 14K-8388.00' Women’s 10K - 8163.00 14K - 8189.00 The approximate date of the ring delivery is November 18, 1992.