Campus Page 2 The Battalion Monday, November 23,1992 UPD stresses holiday safety Students should take precautions during break, officer says By CPL. BETTY LeMAY Special to THE BATTALION We are fast approaching the Thanksgiving holidays, and many students, faculty and staff will be leaving home and traveling the highways. Before leaving on your trip there are safety precautions that should be taken. Try to make your residence look as if someone is home by using timers on lights and radios. All of your valuables should be engraved and the serial numbers recorded. Use Operation Identification stickers on windows and doors, and make sure they are locked and the drapes are closed. If you live in an apartment or home, have a neighbor you trust pick up your mail and newspapers. Also, leave a phone number where you can be reached in case of an emergency. If you live in an apartment or residence hall, it is a good idea to take all valuable items home with you during long absences. Avoid breakdowns on the road by having the tires, battery, hoses, radiator and belts of your vehicle checked before you leave. While traveling, wear seat belts and drive defensively. Allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Remember, speed kills. Never drive when you are extremely tired, sick or taking medication. Let someone know when you leave and expect to arrive as well as what route will be taken. If your car should break down on the road, raise the hood, use flares, tie a white cloth to the door handle or put a sign in the window requesting help. Keep the doors and windows locked. If someone stops, ask them to send help instead of accepting a ride with a stranger. Be prepared and enjoy a safe and happy holiday, season. For more information about crime prevention contact the University Police at 845-8713 or 845-8900. Police Beat The following crimes were re ported to the University Po lice Department between Nov. 13 and Nov. 19. Misdemeanor Theft •University Center Garage — a black and maroon backpack and contents were stolen from the KANM radio room. •Sterling C. Evans Library — a blue leather wallet and contents left unattended on a table on the fourth floor of the building were stolen. •Sterling C. Evans Library — the victim’s blue Reebok plastic binder, Texas driver’s license, TAMU ID card and a set of keys were stolen from a table on the sixth floor. •Bus Operations — a book, Space flight Dynamic?, was stolen from a table in the break room. •Richardson Petroleum Engi neering Building — a bicycle seat stem and Matrix gel bicy cle seat were stolen from the victim’s bicycle while it was se cured to the bicycle racks. •In addition, five bicycles were stolen from various locations around campus. Criminal Mischief •Parking Area 2 — someone poured an alcoholic beverage on the victim’s 1987 Chevrolet Cavalier. •Parking Area 9 — the driver’s side window of a 1987 Ford Es cort GT was broken out. Assault •Peterson Building — the victim was grabbed by the arm and pushed against the wall of the loading dock by a former ac quaintance. •Hotard Hall — during an argu ment, the victim was slapped in the face by her boyfriend. •South side of Aston Hall — the victim was confronted by a knife-wielding subject who de manded all of his money. The victim responded by kicking the knife out of the suspect’s hand. Following a short struggle on the ground, the suspect sud denly released the victim and fled the area. Forgery •The Pavilion — an arrest war rant was served on the individ ual responsible for the fraudu lent acquisition of an identifica tion card. The subject was in carcerated in the Brazos Coun ty Jail. Artist Max Greiner Jr. stands beside his family,-attended A&M in the past, so Greiner sculpture of a one and a half times life size bust decided he wanted to give something back to of E. King Gill, the original Twelfth Man. The the school by casting a bronze sculpture of an statue was dedicated on Saturday in the Twelfth important figure in Aggie history. Greiner has Man Foundation offices in the Student Services pursued the life of an artist because “it beats building. Greiner, and several members of his going out and getting a real job.” In Advance: India club to show movie today The India Association is screening one of the most successful Indian blockbusters of all time at the Rudder Auditorium today. In terms of numbers, the Indian movie industry produces more movies annually than Hollywood - in about 15 languages. Indian movies and its megastars are household names in many neighboring Asian countries. "SHOLAY," meaning torch, became a sensation when it ran continuously for more than 5 years in some of the movie theaters of Bombay. Bombay, the Hollywood equivalent of India, is jocularly referred to as Bollywood. The film to be screened as the auditorium has a 35mm format and gives a representative look at the Commercial Indian Cinema. The language of the movie is Hindu and it was not possible to arrange for a sub-titled version for the benefit of a wide:; audience. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra Sanjeev Kumar, Amjad Khan, Hema Malina, Jaya Bhaduri and Asrani. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $4. ■> A $ #»* £*•*' 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 this study. CALL Volunteers in Pharmaceutical Research, Inc. 776-1417 The Battalion ATLANTIS TILLMAN, Editor in Chief STEVE O’BRIEN, Managing Editor JASON LOUGHMAN, Opinion Editor GARY CARROLL, City Editor MEREDITH HARRISON, News Editor J. DOUGLAS FOSTER, Sports Editor HEIDI SAUER, News Editor CHRIS WHITLEY, Sports Editor TODD BLACKMON, Arts & Entertainment RICHARD S. JAMES, Photo Editor Editor Staff Members Reporters - Melody Dunne, Mark Evans, Todd Stone,. Brandi Jordan, Cheryl Heller, Tanya Sasser, Robin Goodpaster, Juli Phillips, Tanya Williarns, Julie Chelkowski and Will Healy. News desk - Kyle Burnett, Tracia Newbold, Jennifer Mentlik,'David Thomas, Lance Holmes and Jennifer Smith. • Photographers - Darrin Hill, Randy Nichols, Billy Moran, Jennifer Lockard, Karl Stolleis and Robert Reed. 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News: The Battalion news department is managed by students at Texas A&M University in the Division of Student Publications, a unit of the Department of Journalism. Editorial offices are in 013 Reed McDonald Building. Newsroom phone number is 845-3316. Fax: 845-2647. Opinions expressed in The Battalion are those of the Opinion Page staff or the contributor and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Texas A&M Battalion editors, student body, administration, faculty or staff. Advertising: For campus, local and national display advertising, call 845-2696. For classified advertising, call 845-0569. Advertising offices are in 015 Reed McDonald and office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fax: 845-5408. Subscriptions: Mail subscriptions are $20 per semester, $40 per school year and $50 per full year. To charge by VISA or MasterCard, call 845-2611. RESEARCH am S&QSSl&U SOsadlQQQS Soa Ever Had A Heart Attack? Experience Chest Pain After Physical Activity? Have You Been Told By Your Doctor That You Have Angina? VIP Research is seeking individuals 18 years of age or older with angina. You may qualify for a five or nine week research study using a currently available medication. Participants who qualify and complete the study will be paid $325-$600. For more information, call: CALL Volunteers in Pharmaceutical Research, Inc. 776-1417 One year Exchanges for , 93- , 94 (Junior Year Abroad) Any & All Majors are Eligible for this Program. Attend this Informational Meeting and speak to past and present Reciprocal Exchange participants, and pick up an application for the program: Monday, November 23 3:30 - 4:45 in 251 West Bizzell Hall Or visit the Study Abroad Programs Office, 161 W. Bizzell Hall from 8:00 - 5:00 M-F. Requirements: 3.0 GPA, Proficiency in Spanish (3 or 4 semesters of college Spanish), and be a U.S. Citizen. CONGRATULATIONS To Debbie Su - the proud owner of a new Schwinn CrissCross bicycle and Avenir helmet. Debbie won the grand prize (presented by Bill Naugie of Aggieiand Cycling and Fitness) by participating in the Whataburger serving contest at Lady Aggie volleyball. Thank you, Wayne Bryan, owner of Aggieiand Cycling and Fitness for your contribution and support of the Lady Ags! TAMU SNOW SKI CLUB PRESENTS BRECKENRIDGE & SKI THE SUMMIT JANUARY 7-15, 1993 $399 Includes roundtrip transportation in sleeper buses with VCR's 6 Nights in Ski-In Luxurious Condo 4 Day Lift Pass/5th Day Optional NIGHT SKIING AVAILABLE EVERYONE WELCOME!! HURRY NOW TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE!! MEETING DATES Nov. 23, 8:30 p.m. @ Mt. Aggie Dec. 8, 8:30 p.m. in rm. 144 of the Student Services Building For more information come by the Snow Ski Club cubicle in the Student Services Building Or Call Jeff 693-9624 Krista 696-8186