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Sports Monday, March 1,1993 The Battalion Page 5 Father knows best, but what about Mom? L ike most mothers, mine has always been there for me. When I would wake up from a nightmare she would be there. When I scraped my knee she would be there. When 1 decided to paint the neighbor's house purple, she beat me senseless but she was there. She supported me in everything I ever did, but she al ways had a problem with sports. Sports has always been my life and she has always tried her hardest to be a part of that, but sometimes she totally misses the point. My sophomore year in high school, I was fighting a senior named Donnie Easton for a starting position in the varsity basketball lineup. After several games of com ing off the bench, I was informed by my coach that I would be starting that night. I quickly raced home to my parents with the exciting news. Me: "Mom and Dad! Guess what? Coach told me I'm starting tonight over Donnie." Dad: "Way to go Dave! (Sound of hands slapping together) Now where's that remote control." Me: "Mom, aren't you happy for me? I get to start in tonight's game. 1 finally get to take that first step to wards a rewarding basketball career. This has to be the happiest day of my life." Mom: "I feel sorry for Donnie. He's a senior and you're just a See Winder/Page 6 DAVID WINDER Sports Writer Same song, 14th verse for A&M Aggies sweep three games from Pan Am, go to 14-0 DARRIN HILL/The Battalion A&M's Robert Harris gets ready to tag UT-Pan American's James Eby, who hits the dirt after deciding not to advance to second base. Eby and the rest of the Broncos could not halt the Aggies' winning streak, as A&M upped its record to 14-0. By MICHAEL PLUMER The Battalion Although the weather was cold, Texas A&M pitchers were red-hot Friday and Saturday as the Aggies swept UT-Pan American at Olsen Field. A&M hurlers only gave up four runs, with two of those being unearned. Win ning by a score of 4-1 on Friday, 3-1 and 4-2 on Saturday, A&M moved its record to 14-0 for the season, the best start since 1989 for the Aggies. A&M head coach Mark Johnson said that the Aggies had some rough spots over the weekend, but he stated that he would take the victories. "I'm not going to get greedy, because we did get the wins, which is what mat ters," Johnson said Saturday. "We basi cally stayed hooked-up, even though it was cold. There weren't many major lapses." Saturday's doubleheader was a pitch ing clinic, with both teams giving the lessons. In the first game, A&M left han der Jeff Granger was matched pitch-for- pitcit by Bronc starter Marc Ottomers. Ottomers, who had a one-hitter through 5-2/3 innings, saw A&M get an early lead without the benefit of a hit. Billy Harlan started the bottom of the first by reaching on second baseman Frank Akers' error. Harlan stole second and took third on Akers' second error of the inning. Catcher Rob Trimble drove Harlan in from third, providing Granger with all the runs he would need. The junior from Orangefield allowed four hits and one earned run while walking two. He also recorded seven strikeouts, moving him to within two of Mark Thurmond's career strikeout record. "Jeff got hooked in with the slider and he was able to get them out with it," Johnson said. "He threw very well for us." Granger was quick to pass the credit around for his win, which moved his See Sweep/Page 6 Comeback win propels A&M to 7-5 in SWC play By WILLIAM HARRISON The Battalion When Texas A&M women's basketball coach Lynn Hickey found her starters struggling in the first half against an up start Baylor team Saturday, she sent in her reserves to try and pick up the pace. The substitutes did just that, sub marining the Lady Bears by stalling the Baylor lead to 10 points at the half, and then flooding them with a 52-20 run in the second half to win, 92-70. "I was real disappointed with what the starters were doing, so we made a mass substitution in the middle of the first half, and I thought those group of kids did a good job getting our heads picked back up," Hickey said. A&M was led by starters Yolanda Brown with 26 points and 10 rebounds and Lisa Branch with 21 points and 6 as sists, but several reserves stepped for ward to key the win and claim a large chunk of the minutes normally reserved for A&M's starting unit. Freshman Andrea Williams led the Lady Aggie reserves in minutes, playing solid defense against Baylor's Mary Lowry while scoring 13 points and swip ing four steals in her 25 minutes. Hickey said Williams, at 5' 9," played smart, looked to score, and was best able to guard Lowry, who lit the Aggies up in the first half with 12 points on 5-for-9 shooting. Lowry finished with 24 points for the game, and point guard Jennifer King added 18 points to pace the Lady Bears. Williams said the Aggies played better man-to-man defense in the second half, and wasn't too surprised at the outcome. "Actually, we've been coming back when we're down a lot. It's kind of one of the lady basketball traditions to come back at halftime," Williams said. Center Teri Bartlett had her first career double-double with 14 points and 11 re bounds, splitting time with freshman Martha McClelland at 17 minutes apiece See Lady Ags/Page 6 <D z c o> c <5 co TUDENT ENMENT UNIVERSITY •vl; TEXAS A A TUDENT RNMENT GO UNIVERSITY TEX TUDENT EENMENT AAM UNIVERSITY TUDENT NMENT UNIVERSITY UDENT NMENT GO UNIVERSITY TEX TUDENT ENMENT 30 S A AM UNIVERSITY TUDENT ENMENT UNIVERSITY MULTICULTURALISM AT TEXAS A&M The following anricle is the second of a three part series concerning multiculturalism. This information was taken from a report "The Debate Over Multiculturalism" written by Rod Garrett '92. SENATE MEETING History of The Big Event How can multiculturalism be implemented? For some, one class will serve this purpose. For others, several classes are needed. Another alternative would be the creation of a separate department of studies which not only would provide tire course, but would grant degrees in cultural studies. A variation of the previous idea would seek to incorporate multiculturalism into the existing curriculum structure of the school curriculum. Using current pro fessors or only modifying the di versity of textbook selection would minimize the costs of change. There is also considerable de bate among proponents as to whether or not this course will be mandatory or optional. A manda tory course would be pan of the core curriculum. An optional class would allow one to substitute a multicultural class in for a core curriculum class or as an elective. As far as which agent should initiate this program, proponents express sincere hope that Texas A&M would employ initiative in implementing multiculturalism as did Stanford, Syracuse, and New York University. As a university whose mission is to produce and prepare future leaders for the state and nation, this action is not only pro-active, butconsistent with the Texas A&M mission. The largest criticism of a multicultural requirement is the issue of money. To fund this proposal would cost considerably — to provide a course for 40,000+ students would require new fac ulty at minimum. Establishing a separate department would multi ply thesccosts. These costs would ultimately hit students in two ways: higher fees and the cost of an extra class (if the class is man datory). The rise in fees would be coupled with the restricted budget allocations that Texas A&M re ceives from Austin. The budget restrictions have already taken its toll in most depanments, signifi cantly reducing course selection and availability. Other opponents point out that adding another course to the core curriculum would only increase scheduling problems among students. Mak ing this course mandatory has the potential to backlash, only height ening current tensions because of the hostility which would disrupt a learning environment. If one implements this requirement within the existing faculty and staff, who is to say that many of them are prepared enough to ef fectively handle a multicultural agenda. This is not something that can be force-fed. Another concern voiced by opponents to multiculturalism is the potential for the idea to get lost in the cloud of a larger liberal agenda. Phil Meuret expressed these concerns inTheBattalionon 12November: ", . . Basically, multicultural classes can be a good thing, maybe even necessary... the thing is, the way a lot of these classes are be ing taught in the Eastern schools, political correctness comes out." Where would the idea of multiculturalismstop? What other culture groups would be included under this term? Still others think that racial problems can not be solved by reading a book. March 3, 1993 rm. 144 Student Services Bldg. 7:30 p.m. Be There! The ideaofThe Big Event was proposed in 1982 by Joe Nussbaum, an executive vice-president in Student Government. Nussbaum devised the idea as a one day community service project whereby Texas A&M students go into the Bryan/ College Station area and complete vari ous service projects. He saw The Big Event as a way to say "thank you" to the Bryan/Collcge Station residents and merchants for all of their loyal support of A&M students over the years. After formulating the idea, Nussbaum pro posed it to the Student Senate, it was passed, and The Big Event was bom. How To Voice Your Concerns Concerned Students: The Legislative Study Group of Stu dent Government is actively participat ing in the legislative process by repre senting student views and concerns to the 73rd Legislature in Austin. We are hopeful that budget cuts will be kept to a minimum and that student representa tion on the board of regents will be realized. By communicating with legis lators across the state and traveling to Austin almost daily, we are working hard to attain our goals. But. we need your help as well to be more effective in relaying student concerns to Austin. To help, please write your senator and rep resentative expressing your concerns about higher education. You can drop your letters off in the Student Govern ment Office (located in the Student Ser vices Building). We will be glad to assist you with addresses and phone numbers if needed. Let's keep our elected offi cials accountable. Thanks for your help! Todd Sluder Director, Legislative Stud; Group PTTS Improvements The 'allowing information was gathered by i had York, special assistant on PTTS, s ENATE TALK February 17, 1993 Issue VIII sjuuuta rfj GUEST SPEAKERS -*J|. Zj Ran Jan Natarajaa, President oflhe International Students Association^ spoke to the senate i the 1993 Annual InternauonalWeek. The week wUL^ejjho^M’arch lst v ms the mayors of 15 piannca tor xviaren^om to ncap ywunpci i.niiurc This program is co-sponsored by Junior-OPAS3 Jf NEW BUSINESS ^ March Sth,in Rudder Auditorium. A special one hour prograrirorvijalernatiotial awareness is planned for March^thFfo hWp'^uriger childrenlliscover different cuttures'df the world. ^ *“**«• * V% it'z Stna|c/KU ;Nol(9^2;Was introduced by Senator Cody Burke. The htli •entitled £ourx£ that studeats strr^^^u^crease^lieir learning and GBRj tkntttgh repeating'inadetjuately completed^dBrse work amT’ihat current piecedurea^cohcemtit|[ retaken ^cdursc^wo'rk, tend to lowerji studeift’s poten^al GPR rather than* to ire flee t|tb« ioopiWedleamlngl Jt'ls therefore npsolved thit^he Teas A&M Unirersjty Student'Sefja?e calls'for the 4ol1owiisg'Change in flbniveci&jry Regulation as found'jn PairTT, Section 28, Subsection ll^^iand Wtlii grades will hdwJSrag^tefethJr. Thehye^age^UJJba used in ^^pu^g thofcpK.%TVan3fcAtiftiiprit Jesse Uzzcfi^ * the /Ccad e m i c^ff aii^tiC omwUjteeas wel a? evening. SenatorToicnDelimi^it qnfeationed the exact wo. recommended that.1 he^dlj^se^tf’hjl No. 93-2 was sent back-.To Flic^mmlttee tydtaa|yy*ewfc OPEN SESSION ^ Senator Chad King expressed conceHi nVljjaglhtSJC^'^** exams are giveri on the night of Muster and the day Tohowing this event. SejMtor King encouraged.the Senate to sponsor a bill asking the faculty t^Vefrain from giving tests on bqth/ttLthese days. As Speaker of the Senate, Brian Walker, asked"that t3ht5^aR»e7|»'t^tuI^e'a over to the Student Services Chairman Thomas Reed. oposed legislation and rte' consent, Schate Bill and Jeff Erler, Off-Campus Senator. Mr. Tom Williams, Director of PITS, felt there were several factors that con tributed to the long lines for obtaining permits at the beginning of the Fall se mester. Most of these were avoidable. The three main types of people standing in long lines were as follows: (1) Students who did not choose a parking permit as a fee option when they preregistered in the spring: (2) Faculty who did not pay their ‘ fines on time; and (3) Freshmen who came to late conferences. For those who purchased their parking passes during preregistration, their permits were mailed to them before the start of the Fall Semester. For the freshmen who purchased permits during their summer session, their permits were mailed to them also. However, for those who attended late summer ses sions, PTTS was unable to get a list of those who purchased a permit from the fiscal department in a timely manner. | Consequently, they could not mail per- i mils to these students. PTTS is working with the fiscal department to improve this process. To handle the long lines next Fall, PTTS will open up more windows to handle the increased masses of people. Mr. Williams says he intends to reserve a large room in the Student Services Building and have specialized lines much like those set up in the Pavilion during registration week. If necessary they will also open up the Rudder Tower location. Applications Available Apply now for University Committee Coordinator Applications due March 5 5:00 PM Room 127 SSB CAMPUS CONNECTION EVERY MONDAY NIGHT ON 98.3 FM KORA MARCH 1 PARENT'S WEEKEND AWARENESS WEEK MARCHS TEXAS A&M STUDENT SENATE .vt: G EXkS A*. TUDENT ENMENT UNIVERSITY GCj T E X k TUDENT RNMENT .vt. TUDENT RNMENT GC jl UNIVERSITY TEX^S Afcfjt UNIVERSITY XEXaS A it M UNIVERSITY vt: TUDENT RNMENT TUDENT RNMENT UNIVERSITY GO T E X A S' E. S A*.^l UNIVERSITY The following is an excerpt from the 1982 Senate minutes of the meeting: "Vice President Nussbaum presented a phenomenal performance in the form of a resolution explaining THE BIG EVENT. VP Mike Wolff marched in Class A uniform and presented a saber salute. While a cassette player played the National Anthem, Nussbaum recited his resolution. Nussbaum moved the resolution be adopted by the Senate. Speaker Terrell asked for a voice vote, and declared the motion carried unani mously." by Jerry Hoolon, Vice-President for Strategic Planning UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. 27 - March 2 COSGA Conference March 1 Big Event Student Participation Forms Due 1-5 Parents' Weekend Awareness Week 8-12 Filing Week for Student Body Elections 10 Senate Mtg. 7:30 Gov. Rm. 15-19 Spring Break MAJOR EVENTS March 27 The Big Event 29 Yell Leader/Presidential Forum March 31 - April 1 Student Body Elections April 16-18 Parents' Weekend 21 Muster 7:00 G. Rollie White This Ad Sponsored By: SPONSORED BY: TUDENT RNMENT 845*8681 AGGIR MICKS ACCEPTED Vio • M.»*»lrrr.in1 • Amrrtrstn K*prr*% • DlMtnTr ?w: •unrrnr. nn% sittrs ittiiKm>.7/v ixhttxtmzif