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7 Friday, October 2,1992 Texas A&M (jAMPUSThe Battalion Page 3 Perot's comeback stirs mixed reactions BY REAGON CLAMON Reporter of THE BATTALION The feelings of students at Texas A&M are mixed over the announcement by Ross Perot that he will, once again, enter the presidential race. Andy Haynes, a senior building construction major at Texas A&M, is a little less than enthused about the news. "I think if there are enough idiots out there to vote for him, he will probably just end up helping Clinton," Haynes said. "But, I don't think he's got a chance to win anyway." Perot announced Thursday he will campaign for president after bowing out in July. Perot supporters have said they are not fazed by their candidates earlier "blunder" and are ready to get to work again. Haynes said he felt Perot had shown he didn't have the temperament to be president of the United States by refusing to run in July. "I think he screwed everybody over by getting out of the race," Haynes said. " He can't even get along with his campaign staff. If he doesn't like someone, he fires them." Other opinions hold that Perot could still overcome his "error" in judgment to pull out a win in November. Henry Dong, a freshman chemical engineering major, said he thought that Perot might have some ulterior motive for taking a break from the campaign trail, but that didn't change the fact that Perot represented a change. "I think what he did was pretty cheesy, but I might still vote for him just to get Bush out of office," Dong said. "He might actually do the country some good." Dong said he felt that Perot's business sense would be his biggest asset. "I think the economy is important and he might actually be able to turn the economy around." Philip Huseman, a freshman computer en gineer, and a self-proclaimed Republican, said some people might vote for him just because he is wealthy. "He could probably handle the deficit by just writing out his own personal check." 0 0 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 § 5-fappy ‘Birthday Amy f) i? S Qo (1 ImA A i/> A I Love you, Jy-fappy 'Birthday Tlmy^^ Chadd | 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i 0 0 Nuclear reactor at A&M safe, supervisor says CHERYL HELLER/The Battalion Sean O'Kelly, reactor supervisor By CHERYL HELLER Reporter of THE BATTALION There are two big misconcep tions about the nuclear reactor housed at the Texas A&M Univer sity Nuclear Science Center, said reactor superviser Sean O'Kelly. Texas A&M students tend to believe that the nuclear reactor is very dangerous and that it pro vides power to the University, O'Kelly said. The Triga brand nuclear reac tor, which uses one megawatt of thermal power, does not produce electricity of any kind. It is actual ly used for medical applications and research purposes. It is powered by uranium-en riched fuel and produces heat by fission, the splitting of atoms. The reactor is used for neutron activation analysis, the process of determining the contents of a sample by using sensitive de coders instead of chemical reac tions. The center performs research for different departments of the University, as well as for compa nies involved in radioactive trac ing processes, the University of Texas at Austin, UT at El Paso and out-of-state universities. The Texas A&M physical sci ence and nuclear engineering de partments also use the reactor for experiments. "Many universities have nu clear reactors, but Texas A&M is the only one in this area," O'Kelly said. Texas A&M also works with the University of Texas M.D. Ander son Cancer Center to provide gold seeds for cancer patients. The gold seeds, which are actually tiny pieces of radioactive gold wire, are inserted in the tumors of can cer patients to provide local in stead of full-body treatment. The radioactivity of the gold seeds eventually decays, and the seeds are left in the tumor. The reactor .is housed in a shield of heavy concrete and wa ter, and is virtually harmless. "The water provides the best shield, because its low conductivi ty cuts off the reactor's ability to react," O'Kelly said. The center monitors the air for radioactive material to see that it is not released into the environ ment. Anyone entering the reactor dome must be checked for ra dioactive exposure before leaving. "We have certain limits we can't exceed, and we're always very careful," O'Kelly said. "There should be no cause for anyone to worry about any dam age to the environment." What’s Up FRIDAY ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC.: The 1992 Pre-Lip Sync Show featuring Kriss-Kross, Van Halen II and Fade to Black from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rudder Fountain. For more informa tion call Kahn Grice at 847-1089. BAHAI CLUB: Group gathering for refresh ments and discussion on the Bahai Faith at 8 p.m. For more information and meeting location call Leslie at 822-3039. PUERTO RICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION: Meeting at 7 p.m. in 404 Rudder. Dues dead line! For more information call Winston R. Mendez at 846-5926. COTTON BOWL REPRESENTATIVES: Appli cations for 1993 Cottor) Bpvyl. Representatives are now available in the Student Activities Office, 163 Student Services Building Application deadline is Friday, October 16. For more infor mation call Christi Moore at 845-1135. BLACK GRADUATE STUDENTS ASSOCIA TION: Meeting at 7 p.m. in 402 Rudder with Guest Speaker Dr Alan Letton (MEEN). For more information call Janice at 847-9272. MUSLIM STUDENTS ASSOCIATION: Friday prayer at 414 Stasney Street, Apartment # 5 and 6. All Muslims invited. For more information call Widodo at 846-4278. STUDENTS OVER TRADITIONAL AGE: Sup per club meeting at 6 p.m. at Confucius. All stu dents over 24 are invited to attend. For more in formation call Robert Dickens at 845-1741. CFFA: Plant sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Blocker, MSC, and Academic Plaza. BADMINTON CLUB: Practice from 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. in Read. For more information call Remen at 696-2972. HILLEL JEWISH STUDENT ASSOCIATION: Friday night services at 8 p.m. in the Hillel Build ing. For more information call 696-7313. KANM/MEDICINE TRIBE/ROCK THE VOTE: Voter registration drive from 11 a m. to 3:30 p.m. by Rudder Fountain. UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRIES (UCM): Week ly Peanut Butter Fellowship from 11:30 a m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Academic Building at the Sul Ross Statue. Then our weekly student led Bible study from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at A&M Presby terian Church. This semester we will be dis cussing Galatians. We want your input. For more information call Stacy Fletcher at 693- 5623. TEXAS A&M LACROSSE TEAM: Practice Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Polo Fields. Everyone welcome, no experi ence necessary. Come be a part of the State Championship tradition. For information call Tom Weaber at 764-7974. WESLEY FOUNDATION: Final Exam Bible Study and Lunch ($1.00) with special guest at 12:30 p.m. in the Methodist Student Center. For more information call 846-4701 TAMU ROADRUNNERS: We met today at 6:30 a m. as we will every Monday through Friday. If you are interested in running with us, we meet in front of G. Rollie White Coliseum. For more in formation call Steve at 823-1334. T-CAMP: T-Camp Co-Chair and T-Team Exec utive Assistant Applications are now available. They are due October 9 at 5 p.m. in the Student Activities Office (Room 125 Student Services Building). For more information call 862-2521. UNIVERSITY AWARENESS FOR CULTURAL TOGETHERNESS (U-ACT): The Third Annual U-ACT Student Leader Retreat will take place at the Brazos Valley Camp in Snook, Texas on Oc tober 9-10. Come to U-ACT University: The Di versity University and learn about diversity and unification. For more information contact the Department of Multi-Cultural Services at 845- 4551 by October 8. COMMUNITY OF SINGLE ADULTS: Social hour at Oxford Street Restaurant at 6 p.m. For more information call Peggy at 846-9536. NEWLY RECOGNIZED AND RE-RECOG NIZED STUDENT ORGANIZATION TREASUR ERS AND ADVISORS: In compliance with a University directive requiring fiscal policy and procedure training for all advisors and treasurers of recognized student organizations, three work shops remain in Room 144 of the Student Ser vices Building: Today at 4 p.m., October 2 at 12 noon, and October 5 at 12 noon. All advisors and Treasurers who did not attend a workshop last year are required to attend. Please call Pennette at 845-1133 if you have any questions. TAMU VEGETARIAN SOCIETY: Booth to cele brate World Farm Animals Day in the MSC. For more information call Scott at 775-5107. CARGILL-NUTRENA FEEDS: Interviewing in the Agricultural Economics and Animal Science Buildings. Sign up in either office and please turn in a resume. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: General discus sion from 11:30 a m. to 12:30 p.m. Call the Center for Drug Prevention—The Rainbow Cen ter at 845-0280 for more information and meet ing location. SATURDAY AGGIES FOR LIFE: 1992 Brazos Valley Life chain at 10 a.m. at the corner of George Bush Drive and Texas Avenue. All former fetuses are welcome to attend! For more information call Ron at 822-1976. UNIVERSITY RELATIONS Class of 91 Silver Taps Mongment Presentation at 10 a m. at the Silver Taps Flagpole on Military Walk Inclement weather location is the Academic Building Ro tunda. For more information call Sharon Neeley at 845-4641. UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRIES: Post-game party at A&M Presbyterian Church immediately following the game. Everyone welcome. For more information call Stacy Fletcher at 693- 5623. TAMU ROADRUNNERS: Meet in the Kleberg parking lot at 6 a m to do the Sam Houston State University 1/2 or 1/4 marathon. We will return in time for the game. Call Chris at 847-3708 if you are not yet registered. COMMUNITY OF SINGLE ADULTS: Texas Renaissance Festival in Plantersville. Meet at 8 a.m. in the Dillard's parking lot to car pool. For more information call Bob at 846-9151. ACCOUNTING SOCIETY: Tailgate party for members at The Grove immediately following the game. Call Caroline at 696-0077 for details. WESLEY FOUNDATION: Wesley Olympics at 7 p.m. in the Methodist Student Center. For more information call 846-4701. SUNDAY TAMU INLINE SKATING CLUB: Rollerblade Hockey at 7 p.m. in PA 71. For more informa tion call Shawn Schiller at 764-7830. UNITED CAMPUS MINISTRIES: Sunday din ner and discussion groups (DOC at 145 MSC and Prebyterian group at the A&M Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall) at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Stacy Fletcher at 693-5623. LUTHERAN STUDENT FELLOWSHIP: Singing, Scripture study and supper at 5:30 p.m. in University Lutheran Chapel. For more infor mation call Kristin at 846-6687. EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Meeting in 407 Rudder at 6 p.m. TEXAS A&M SPORTS CAR CLUB: Autocross at 9 a.m. at Riverside annex. For more informa tion call Brian Hanchey. WESLEY FOUNDATION: Choir at 5 p.m., Din ner ($1.25) at 6 p.m., Worship at 7 p.m., and Fellowship at 8 p.m. at the Methodist Student Center. For more information call 846-4701. Items for What’s Up should be submitted to The Battalion, 016 Reed McDonald, 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 service which lists non-profit events and activities. Submissions are run on a first- come, first-served basis. There is no guarantee an entry wit run. If you have any questions, call the newsroom at 845-3316. Play the 1600 Texas Ave. S. 693-2627 College Station COORS LIGHT Lottery at 1219 Texas Ave. 822-1042 Bryan MILLER Ail 24 pack 12 oz. Cans CAPTAIN MORGAN Spiced Rum & COKE Co-paek 1.75 liter 80° 2 liter Coke $1799 WINDSOR CANADIAN 80° 1.75 liter $1419 OLD ST. JOHN RUM LT. 80° 1.75 liter $099 We accept Cash, Checks, Debit Cards on sale items. Special through Saturday, Oct. 3,1992 Only $2.50! TONIGHT! 7 & 9:30PM Presented in Rudder Theatre Complex Call 847-8478 for more information RESEARCH Skin Infection Study VIP Research is seeking individuals 12 years of age or older with uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections. If you have a skin infection, you may qualify for a four week research study using a currently available antibiotic medication. Participants who qualify and complete the study will be paid $200. Genital Herpes Study Individuals with genital herpes infection are being recruited for a 3 week research study of an investigational anti-viral medication. If you would like to find out more about this study, call VIP Research. $400 will be paid to qualified volunteers who enroll and complete ihia suidy. Acne Study VIP Research is conducting an ACNE research study with a reformulation of a currently available topical anti-acne medication in gel form. If you are 13 to 40 years old and have mild-to-moderate facial acne,you may qualify for this study and receive up to $150 for your participation. No blood drawn. CALL Volunteers in Pharmaceutical Research, Inc. THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE! GET YOUR PICTURE TAKEN FOR THE AGGIELAND BY FRIDAY, OCT. 21 WHEN? FROM 9:00 am-5:00 pm V WHERE? AT AR PHOTOQRAPHY 707 TEXAS AVE. NEXT TO TACO CABANA 693-8183 LADIES AND LORDS Announces a Storewide Clearance as we prepare to Expand our Bridal Department we are clearing some room with • Over 200 - Formals - Party Dresses - Mother of the Bride and - Flower Girl Dresses * As low as $ 29. 95 • Discounted Bridal Samples 50 to 70% off from $ 149. - Select Veils 50% off • Pre-rented Tuxedo Sale - Black Tux Coats s 59. 95 - Matching pleated trousers $ 14. 95 - Business Suits Coat & Pant *5995 - Select Tie & Cumberland sets .... $ 9 95 Sale ends Saturday, Oct 3rd Ladies & Lords 807 Texas Ave. (next to Red Lobster) Open Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tues. - Sat 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.