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Friday, March 5,1993 The Battalion Page 3 Aggies Continued from Page 1 to show their dedication to God. "It's not important what you are giving up, it's that you are willing to do so," Pala said. In the Islamic faith, Muslim people practice the five pillars of faith in order to show their devo tion to God. The fifth pillar is fasting dur ing Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar. The Muslim calendar follows a lunar cycle, is 354 days long and has 12 months. During Ramadan, Muslim peo ple abstain from eating, drinking and having sex between dawn and sundown. Hosame Abu-Amara, adviser for the Muslim Student Associa tion, said "Ramadan is something that was ordained by our reli gion." Like Lent, Muslim people give up luxuries for spiritual fulfill ment. "We forsake our earthly plea sures to get closer to Allah," Abu- Amara said. "This gives up a chance to get closer to the god we worship." Abu-Amara said celebrating Ramadan has more than a reli gious significance. "It's become part of our cultur al heritage and not just religious heritage, he said. "Even people that aren't particularly religious fast during Ramadan." Dr. S.G. Mestrovic, sociology of religion professor, said the ob servance of these and other reli gious holidays is fading in Ameri ca. "People are saying we are liv ing in post-modernist times which means more selfishness," he said. "Tradition is seen as something more negative." Holidays such as Lent and Ra madan are especially traditional to their respective faiths, Mestro vic said. "What these religions are telling us is that sacrifice to the group is more important than fo cusing on yourself," he said. Although Lent and Ramadan originally were celebrated for spiritual reasons, Mestrovic said observance of these holidays has changed. "I think the original meanings have been lost," he said. "Ameri ca is a very fast-moving, post modern, anti-traditional place. Catholicism and Islam are going to have a difficult time continuing their traditional holidays in America." Student Continued from Page 1 were at the hall shortly after 11 p.m. to talk with Walton residents who may have been traumatized by the suicide. Birch said they will continue to monitor the progress of the resi dents. "We try to get a reading of how things are going," he said. "We'll decide then if we need to have anymore meetings with the residents." Birch said the counselors can only make the students aware of the counseling services offered. "We can't force anyone into counseling but we can make sure they know it is available," he said. Tom Murray, an associate di rector of student affairs, said they are trying to locate a new room for the roommate. The room will not be used again this semester. 4 What's Up Friday KANM 99.9 Cable FM: "Out in th Open" is a weekly gay and lesbian radio news show every Friday from 6-7:00 p.m. Call the Gayline at 847-0321 for more in formation. On Sunday, March 7 from 4pm to 6pm on cable radio, listen to techno, dance, industrial. Listen for the two free CD give aways. Call 847-0901. Muslim Student's Association: Friday prayer at the Mosque on 414 Stasney St. Prayer begins at 12:50 and lasts until 1:30. Call Agus at 846-4786 for more infor mation. Pi Sigma Epsilon: Sign up for the third annual Pool Tourna ment on Saturday, March 6 at Yesterday's. Ten dollars for sin gles. Prizes trophies will be awarded. Call Ken at 823-3933 for more information. International Students Associa tion: International Talent Show and Talent Parade tonight at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at Rudder Box Office and cost $4 for each show and $11 for show and international buffet. Call Thomas at 846-0180 or Huey at 846-6649 for more information. On March 6 at 4pm in Rudder Auditorium, there will be a spe cial program on international awareness to help children dis cover different countries of the world. Tickets for Saturday are $2.50. Gymnastics Club: Workout from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. today in Read 307. Everyone welcome. Call Beth at 764-7566 for more information. On March 6, there will be a competition meet. Everyone is welcome. It begins at 1pm in Read 307. Sports Management Society: Guest speaker Mark Lee will give behind the scenes look at professional baseball Monday in 164 Reed Bldg, at 6:00 p.m. Call Jon at 693-0704 for more infor mation. Student Government: Filing for student government elections starting Monday (continues throughout the week) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in 133 Student Services Bldg. Company Visit seminar: Career Center On March 5 in Rudder 302 at 3pm, there will be a semi nar offered by the career center to provide information about the format and expectations of com pany visit interviews. Call Ca reer center at 845-5139. Class of '96: March 5 from 9pm to lam in the MSC, the class ball will take place. Call Michelle at 845-1515. Black Graduate Students Asso ciation: On March 5 at 7pm in Rudder 404, there will be a gen eral meeting. Call Janice at 693- 0868 or 847-9272. Washington D.C. Area Home town Club: On Friday, March 5 at 5pm, there will be a meeting at Puttputt golf course in front of K-mart in College Station. Come and join us! Guest Steve Webb, class of '77, (\&M Capitol Club President, will be there. Call Steve White at 693-1275 for more information or a ride. Campus Crusade for Christ: On Friday, MarchS at 7pm in HECC 108, Ken Cochran will be speak ing. Call Rob at 693-1934 for more information. International Students Associa tion: On Friday, March 5 at 10:30 pm at the College Station conference center, there will be a big party after the talent show with dancing, food, beverages. Everyone is welcome. > Brazos Valley Girls and Boys clubs: On March 6 and 7 at the College Station Holiday Inn, there will be a charity sports card show. MSC AH Night Fair Committee: On March 6 from 8pm to 2am in the MSC, the 1993 all night fair, "Maritime Madness", will take place. Call Keith for more infor mation at 845-1515. National Agri-Marketing Asso ciation: On March 6 at 10am at the Arrowhead Gun Club, there will be a skeet shoot. Call Ash ley or Shanon at 846-7360. Eta Kappa Nu:(ElectricaI Engi neering Honor society) On Sat urday, March 6 at 12pm at Hensel Park, there will be a pic nic. Call Alison for more infor mation. Texas Environmental Action Coalition: On March 6 from 8pm to 2am, the MSC all night fair will take place. Bring Alu minum Cans for a chance at winning prizes. Call James at 847-2021. Class of '94: On Sunday, March 7 from 10am to 4pm at Taco Ca bana, there will be a car wash. Call Danny at 764-1524. What's Up is a Battalion service which lists non-profit events and activities. 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VVvlV » 3pm 5pm 7pm 9pm Mid Monday 3/8 Tuesday 3/9 Wednesday 3/10 Thursday 3/11 Chemistry 102 Chapter 18 Chemistry 102 Chapters 19 & 20 Chemistry 102 Chapter 29 Chemistry 102 Practice Exams Chemistry 101 Chapter 7 Chemistry 101 Chapters 8 & 9 Chemistry 101 Chapter 10 Chemistry 101 Practice Exams Chemistry 102 Chapter 18 Chemistry 102 Chapters 19 & 20 Chemistry 102 Chapter 29 Chemistry 102 Practice Exams Physics 218 Chapters 7 & 8 Physics 218 Chapter 9 Physics 218 Practice Exams Dixon & Ham Physics 218 Practice Exam Margules & Ham [f) Acct 230 M 3/ 8,3:00 pm T 3/9, 3:00 pm Ik M 3/8, 7:00 pm T 3/9,7:00 pm ^ Acct 229 Sun. 3/7, lest Review, 7-10 pm < Math 142 Sun. 3/7, Chapter 5, 5 - 7 pm Math 142 M 3/8, 9:00 pm W 3/10, 9:00 pm Math 251/253 T 3/9, 5:00 pm R 3/11, 5:00pm Math 151 M 3/8, 5:00 pm W 3/10, 5:00 pm Math 308 M 3/8,11:00 pm W 3A0,11:00 pm Math 153/161 T 3/9, 9:00 pm R 3A1, 9:00 pm Math 141 Sun. 3/7, 9:00 pm T 3/9,11:00 pm W 3/10, 3:00 pm W 3/10/ 7:00 pm R 3/11, 3:00 pm R 3/11, 7:00 pm * ' I i ./ill Trip's MEEN 212, Sun. 3/7, 6:00 pm Tickets will be on sale Sunday, 3/7 from 6-8 pm For more information call 260-2660 Hart Hall v Bike Auction! March 8 at Rudder Fountain, 12:00 P.M. 10-Speeds, Mountain bikes WE BUY USED CD'S FOR $4.00 or trade 2 for 1 NEW CD'S $10.99 EVERYDAY!!! 268-0154 (At Northgate) Place Your Ad In The Battalion Call 845-0569 m tynHHTHMBMKO try QA r 7Q An MSC Committee mm Call 847-8478 SpRONSOREd by ihE French MiiNisiRy of CuIture, FrencIi CuIturaI Services, ANd UNifRAlNCE Filivi The French Film Festival Free CLOSING NIGHT!!! Admission La Femme Nikita starring: Anne Parillaud, Jean-Hughes Anglade, plus many more! Screening @ 8:00 Pink Flovd:THE WALL Fri.. March 5 : 10:30 Co-sponsorship with MSC Wiley Lecture Series ■ krvin Si ssiuns. VANITY I AIR Sat.. March 6 7,9:30, & Midnight Admission for non-festival films are $2.50. ALL films will be presented in Rudder Theatre Complex. PG COLUMBIA PICTU RES \ PARTY SUPPLIES Deli Made With Real Cheese Fresh Made Pizzas Deli Fresh Co 1 e Slaw or Potato Salad 99* 2-Liter All Varieties Coke or Diet Coke 24-Pk./12-Oz. Cans All Varieties Coors or Budweiser 12-Pk./12-Oz. 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