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Monday, March 22,1993 The Battalion
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Europe Club represents
many at cultural display
Regarding the reverse discrimination that Tracy
Startwell complained about in the March 10 issue,
we would like to inform Startwell about the exis
tence of the 1 "Europe Club" on campus. If she did
not see us at the Cultural Display during Interna
tional Week with our two booths, our French Cafe
and our videos on different European countries,
then how many booths does she think we should
get next year? Yes, all the countries she men
tioned were represented in posters, books, tourist
information, clothes at our display.
We invite Startwell and others to come to one
of our meetings Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. in
Two Pesos or to our party on March 26 at which
they will see the diversity of cultures and coun
tries that form today's Europe. We will be glad to
introduce her to her ancestor's compatriots.
Antoine Monteils
Graduate Student
a concealed weapon. I believe 60-90 hours would
be more appropriate.
In addition to things like gun safety and con
flict resolution, there are other skills that need to
be taught. The legal issues regarding crimes and
the use of force must be discussed. Weapon reten
tion training is important because an individual
who carries a gun - even concealed- must be pre
pared for the day when someone tries to grab it
from him or her. Basic arrest techniques or self
defense should be taught so that an armed indi
vidual making a citizen's arrest has force options
other than deadly force. In addition, tests should
be given to evaluate mental stability and judg
ment in a crisis.
The powers of an individual to make a citizen's
arrest in Texas are considerable. An individual
may make an arrest for any felony or theft which
is committed within his view. Rather than having
a group of undertrained people haphazardly car
rying weapons for their security and self esteem,!
propose a group of well-trained individuals with
the skills and judgment necessary to protect them
selves, loved ones and their property against
crime with a weapon for backup if the need aris-
Philipp Zeissig
Class of'93
Bill should require more
courses for concealed guns
es.
For a city struggling with crime, citizens such
as these would be the next best thing to unsalaried
police officers who are on call for 24 hours a day.
I hope the Texas legislature has the faith and trust
in their honest citizens to allow them to do just
that. . .
Michael Bella
Class of'93
Recreational Sports Building and Natatorium
Thursday, the twenty-fifth of March
Nineteen hundred and ninety-three
at one-thirty
West Campus
adjacent Olsen Field
Texas A&M University
Inclement weather site:
G. Rollie White Coliseum
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I am writing regarding the bill before the Texas
legislature that would allow citizens to carry con
cealed weapons. It is my opinion that although
the bill is a good idea, it should not be passed in
its present form.
As the concealed weapons bill is now written,
citizens must pass a background check, pay a $125
fee, and take a 15 hour course on gun safety and
conflict resolution in order to receive this permit.
As a member of National Rifle Association, I be
lieve it is important that citizens have the right to
bear arms for self defense, and I believe that the
presence of armed citizens is a powerful deterrent
against crime. However, people must realize that
carrying a concealed weapon is not something to
be taken lightly.
Generally, courses such as the one mentioned
above are taught on about an eighth-grade level,
and 15 hours simply isn't enough time to prepare
most individuals for the responsibility of carrying
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Monday* March 22
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Tuesday, March 23
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Friday. March 26
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TOURNAMENT DATES: April 23 - 25
This is a double elimination tournament!
GOLF LESSONS
for
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These four session clinics are taught by Larry Godfrey, Jr., PGA certified
professional golfer. Each class is limited to 15 persons.* Golf balls will be
provided, but each participant must provide their own clubs. All classes will
be held at the Rec Sports Golf Driving Range located west of Olsen Field.
For rain-out information, please call 845-2625. The fee is only $25 for all
four sessions!
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TODAY! Tuesday, April 20 $40 per team
ELIGIBILITY: Open to all Texas A&M Students, Faculty/StafTand Spouses
(with Rec ID and IM validation).
Peginnerg
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Apr. 19, 21, 26, 28
Intermediates
Fridays
6-7 p.m.
Mar. 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16
Ad-vanced
Saturdays
11 - 12 noon
■. 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17
❖ Tennis Doubles
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DIVISIONS: Men's A/B, B/C, C/D; CoRec B/C, C/D.
TEAM CAPTAINS MEETING: Tournament bracket pairings may be
picked up on Thursday, April 22 at 6 pm in 167 Read Building.
Intermediate/Advanced
Tuedays & Thursdays
11 - 12 noon
Apr. 24, May 1, 8, 15
Intermediate/Advanced
Saturdays
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Mar. 27, Apr. 3, 10, 17
Monday, March 29
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♦ Archery Doubles
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♦ Putt-Putt Golf
Doubles
♦ Wrestling
Tuesday* March 30
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Open
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Date
Fee
backpacking Trip
3/29
4/12
4/16-13
$35/40*
Windsurfing Fundamentals
3/29
4/12
4/17
$13/22"
Kayak Workshop
3/29
4/12
4/17-13
$60/65
Canoe Day Trip
4/5
4/19
4/24
$25/30*
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4/5
4/19
4/24-25
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Family Camping Trip
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4/19
4/24-25
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