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Thanks and Gig 'em '93 Page 4 The Battalion Thursday, March 4,1993 Name change proposal United Continued from Page 1 Even if the rider is approved, state law will pre vent it from going into effect. The Texas A&M Uni versity Board of Regents decides name changes for its system schools. The amendment to change the names will only serve as a suggestion to the Regents. Bill Clayton, a member of the Board, said he doesn't think it's necessary to change the schools' names, and the Board is only considering the pro posal because of pressure from state representatives. "The (Texas) senators in these areas want A&M added to their schools," Clayton said. "They are the ones forcing us into these discussions." The Regents will meet in special session Friday at 3 p.m. to discuss the name changes. State Sen. Carlos S. Truan, who proposed the bill and represents the Corpus Christi and Kingsville area, said these name changes are supported by many state senators as well as his constituents. "I feel I'm doing the right thing for the future of students at these institutions," Truan said. "By be ing directly associated and carrying the name of Texas A&M University, we will attract more stu dents." Truan graduated from Texas A&I in 1959, and he said the name change will increase the prestige of his alma mater. "I want Texas A&I to be associated with Texas A&M in every sense of the word," Truan said. E. Dean Gage, provost and senior vice president, said the name changes may be an important concern to the future of A&M. "In long terms, association with universities in south Texas may benefit us," Gage said. "This would enhance the ties we already have with them." "I have absolutely no problem with the name changes because I'm convinced A&M has such an identity and recognition that it will be identified as 'the' Texas A&M University," Gage said. "I believe we will in no way lose the identity of the Universi ty." But there are many former students of both Texas A&M University and other A&M System schools who adamantly disagree with this point of view. Haas said attaching A&M's name to these school's only diminishes the prestige of A&M. "I don't have a problem with these universities trying to bring themselves up," he said. "I just don't want them to bring us down." Haas said A&M and the universities under con sideration have strong traditions that would be com promised if the name changes are approved. "Through decades and decades, we have built traditions and a reputation," Haas said. "People from Texas A&I have different traditions. They have no Muster or Silver Taps." Haas said he and the other directors of the former students association plan to voice these concerns to the Board Friday. Bill Hall, Class of '69 and an independent sales representative and estate manager, said although he lives in the Corpus Christi area, he opposes associat ing A&M's name with Corpus Christi State Univer sity. "It's a well-known fact that there's something unique about A&M," he said. The schools also lack the same quality of Texas A&M, Hall said. "These schools have lower entry requirements," he said. "Even if these schools raised their require ments, they could probably not maintain the number of students they need to exist. "These people can even say they graduated from Texas A&M, and they wouldn't be lying," he said. "Aggies have a right to be greedy with their name." The name changes reflect Truan's ambitions rather than the desires of people from these schools. Hall said. "He refuses to consider the wishes of these groups," he said. "He has bypassed the authority of the Board of Regents." Hall said he does not oppose the name changes as much as he opposes the way the changes were pro posed. "If this is what these universities want, so be it," Hall said. "But why not put it on its own bill so it can go to committee and be properly considered." Vannoy said prestige cannot be transferred from one university to another by changing a name. The University of Texas has attempted to transfer prestige to its extension colleges and has failed, he said. "U.T. at San Antonio and Tyler and Pan Am are good examples of places that share U.T.'s name but none of its prestige," Vannoy said. Vannoy said this is not Truan's first effort to get the names of these universities changed. "He has suggested this idea before and they (the Board of Regents) have not accepted it," Vannoy said. "This is his means of rubbing the Aggie's nose in it, and showing them who's boss." Continued from Page 1 the pressures to raise money." Van Dyke said the local orga nization is growing rapidly, Bui local Republican Party Chairman Rodger Lewis said he doesn't see the group as a threat to democrats or republicans. "It takes a lot to get on the bal lot with any candidate for any po sition," Rodgers said. "They're (UWSA) not likely to get their candidate's name on the ballot." Whether UWSA/BV is suc cessful at placing a candidate on the ballot, Jim James, Brazos County Democratic chairman, said everyone benefits when peo, pie get involved in politics. "I think Ross Perot is a good thing," he said. "He makes people focus on issues and that benefits everybody." It is significant that Perot per formed better in this area than in other parts of the country during the '92 presidential election, James said. "Perot's success reflects some dissatisfaction with the majority parties," he said. "He has a point; both political parties have not been as responsive as they should have been in the past." Van Dyke stressed that UWSA/BV is not a political orga nization for Ross Perot because Perot currently is not a candidate. "We don't know what the po litical landscape will be in 1996," he said. "If Clinton is not success ful, then I suspect we will see the political landscape of the United States splinter into four or five political parties." The Unites States is in big trouble, and something needs to be done. Van Dyke said. "We think this country's at a crucial turning point," he said "The dangers of our nation at this point are spiraling out of control." Around Town Information is provided by the individual nightclubs and is sub ject to change. ’*?£.•- . , ; . ■ V n j r Gallery Bar College Station Hilton, 801 E. University Dr.; 21 and over. 693-7500. Friday, Saturday - Brown Sugar Band. Jazz. No cover. Starts at 8 p.m. Kay's Cabaret Post Oak Mall; 18 and over; 696-9191. Thursday -Writers and Performers Show case with John Muzyka. $1 cover. Starts at 9:30 p.m. Friday - Oatmeal Whities. Rock. $2 cover. Starts at 9:30 p.m. Saturday - C4, Acid Bath, and Slap Dash. Alternative. $2 cover. Starts at 9:30 pm. Tuesday - John Reyna. Country/Soft Rock. No cover. Starts at 9:30 p.m. Koppie Bridge Bar and Grill 1/2 mile south of 2818 on Wellborn Road; 764-2933 Saturday - Worn Out Souls. Rhythm/ Blues.. $3 cover. Starts at 9 p.m. Monday - Blue Monday hosted by Tommy and The Tomahawks. Rhythm/Blues Jam. No cover. Starts at 8 p.m. Wednesday - Acoustic night with Logan Brothers. No cover. Starts at 8 p.m. Stafford Opera House 106 S. Main, Bryan; 775-4082. Thursday - David Garza with Cowboy Mouth. Pop/folk. $5 cover. Starts at 9:30 p.m. Friday - Funk Fest featuring Mother's Mon key and Whitey. $4 at the door. Starts at 9:30 p.m. Saturday - Benefit for Chris Duarte. Starts after 9 p.m. Squads Sports Bar & Grill 1315 S. College; 822-3537. Thursday - Bobby Hal! and The Ice Cold Blues Band. $2 cover. Starts at 9 p.m. Saturday - System X. Rock. $2 cover. Starts at 9 p.m. Texas Hall of Fame 2309 5 FM Rd 2818; 822-2222. Thursday - Special F/X. Country. $3 cover. Starts at 8 p.m. Friday - Special F/X. Country. $5 cover. Starts at 8 p.m. Saturday - Texans. Country. $4 cover. Starts at 8 p.m. Sunday - Polka Dance with Fabulous Six and Combinations. $5 cover. Starts at 2 .m. uesday - Colt 45. Country. $3 cover. Starts at 8 p.m. 3rd Floor Cantina 201 BW. 26th St, Bryan; 822-3743. Thursday - The Road Kings. '50s Rock. $4 cover. Starts at 9: 30 p.m. Friday - Big Otis. Soul/ Blues. $8 cover. Starts at 9:30 p.m. Saturday - Karan Chavis and The Brew. Jazz/Blues. $5 cover. Starts at 9:30 p.m. Two Pesos 303 University Dr; 846-4135. Friday - Sneaky Pete. Sing-along. $2 cover. Starts at 8 p.m. Equinox 329 University Drive; 846-2496. Saturday - Choice of Diction. Alternative. $3 cover. 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