NATIVE AMERICANS: A Family Event Saturday, April 17 * 1 1 AM-4 PM DANCING DANCING: FOOD L*(f] 1-1:30, 2:30-3 GAMES / STORYTELLING: weapons 12:30-1, 2-2:30 STONE TOOLS \ SINGING: CLOTHING 1:30-2, 3-3:30 STORYTELLING [Lf) BRAZOS VALLEY MUSEUM ^ 3232 Briarcrest * Phone 776-2195 $2 members, $3 non-members. No charge for children under 3 yrs. r OFF CAMPUS AGGIES ^ APPLICATIONS FOR DIRECTOR POSITIONS NOW AVAILABLE Director Positions Open: Special Projects External Affairs Public Relations Community Service Social Affairs Membership Spirit & Traditions Multicultural Education Fundraising Dead Ul 1 Pick up applications in SSB office 130 Deadline: Monday, April 19, 1993 at 5:00 p.m. For more information call: Fred Moore at 845-0688 or 823-6517 p.m. % Memorial Student Center L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness Invites You to Experience World ly L.T. Jordan Institute Fellows: 1. attend seminars on international topics 2. gain an understanding of international W eers and cultures 3. are awarded grants for independent study or research abroad Informational Meeting Thursday, April 15,1993 7:00 p.m. 223J MSC Student Programs Office 1993 Applications will be available at this meeting A diamond is just a diamond until you need the diamond. The knowledgeable staff at David Gardner's Jewelers can help you select the right quality diamond at a really great price. No hassles. No phony "sales events.” No double talk. Just straight answers and an honest deal. OAVld QARO 9' 'NER'S Jewelers ♦ Gemologists 701 Universtly Drive E • Across from tin Hilton College Station • 846-4151 Campus Page 2 The Battalion Thursday, April 15,1993 Corps, frats to play ball at Olsen for fundraiser Health Tips By MARK EVANS The Battalion Members of the Corps of Cadets and fraternity members will face off across Olsen Field tonight at 7 p.m. in the Fourth Annual Corps/Fraternity Baseball Game. The Corps and the Interfraternity Council are sponsoring the event. The two organizations use the money raised from tickets sales to fund scholarships and Corps recruiting efforts. Last year, they collected $1,500. Marc Povero, head coach of the Corps team, said the game provides both organizations with the opportunity to put their differences aside and raise money for a good cause. "We're going in with the attitude that this is a fund-raiser, and we're just out there to have a good time," he said. "I'm looking forward to a good game because the IFC always has good pitchers." The Corps won last year's game with a score of 5-3. The IFC won the game its first two years. Greg Stevens, IFC coach, said he has a strong team this year because they have trimmed the team down to their best players. "I think this year we have the best team we've ever put on the field," he said. "I think if we go out there and play our best, we'll win." The organizations held tryouts a few weeks ago to determine who would play. The Corps accepted 22 people while the IFC accepted 19 players. The entire Corps will march into Olsen Field before the game. For those students wanting to attend, tickets sell for $3, which includes a complimentary program . Proposed bill could free students from TASP test By JULl PHILLIPS The Battalion AUSTIN - The Texas Senate is expected to pass a hill that exempts some students from taking the newly required Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) test. However, the hill will not apply to Texas A&M University students who are currently enrolled. As proposed, the Senate bill exempts students who have a score of 1,200 or above on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or a comparable score on the American-College Test (ACT) from taking the test. "It has been brought to my attention that students must take an exit exam and then take the TASP," said Sen. Teel Bivins from Amarillo. "We need to put exemptions in so students don't need to keep taking these tests." The hill was also supported by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Joan Matthews, a representative from the coordinating board, said the exemption test level was too low. But, senators said they are worried that the level was too high. The bill was placed on the Senate agenda to be passed without debate. The Senate to pass the bill before the end of the thonth. Chlamydia most common STD on college campuses By STACEY GARNER A.P Ben tel Health Center April is Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness Month, a good time to talk about the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. Chlamydia infects 3-4 million people every year and is one of the most frequently diagnosed sexually transmitted diseases on college campuses, including Texas A&M University. Chlamydia infections are spread by direct sexual contact. Because chlamydia often has no symptoms, many with the disease do not even realize they are infected. If you do have symptoms, they usually appear within a month after exposure. Symptoms are noticed more often by men than women. In men, symptoms include: discharge from the penis, painful or frequent urination, and itching or burning around the opening of the penis. In women, symptoms include: vaginal discharge or itching, pain in lower abdomen, and or bleeding between menstrual periods or slight fever. If left untreated, chlamydia can lead to P1D (Pelvic inflammatory disease), which is severe inflammation and infection of the reproductive organs. P1D can cause scarring of the reproductive organs and can lead to sterility in both men and women and possible ectopic pregnancy in women. You can avoid being infected with chlamydia. Some precautions to protect yourself include: Latex condoms with extra nonoxynol-9 spermicide added during all acts of intercourse, abstinence from sexual intercourse or limiting your number of sexual partners, know you partner, get STD checkups regularly if you are sexually active, and see a physician immediately if you suspect you have chlamydia or have been in sexual contact with someone infected with chlamydia. The only sure way to diagnose chlamydia is to see your physician for testing and treatment. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection and both you and your partner can be treated and totally cured with antibiotics. If you have been diagnosed with a chlamydia infection, tell your partner so they can seek treatment. Recognize the symptoms and behaviors that put you at risk for contracting chlamydia and take precautions to protect your health. If you suspect you may have chlamydia, please contact the A.P. Beutel Health Center at 845-6111 for an appointment with a physician. If you are interested in more information about chlamydia, or any other sexually transmitted disease, please contact the Health Education Center located in the bqserpent of the A.P. Beutel Health Center, or call (845-1341). MjJU ■FILM SOCIETYiaii Call: 847-8478 ■ or TEXAS A a HI (INCMA An MSC Student Programs Committee “IF YOU LIKED ‘A ROOM WITH A VIEW’ AND ‘HOWARDS END,’ YOU’LL LOVE ‘ENCHANTED APRIL’!” - Jeff Craig, SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW w I LOVELY AND LYRICAL... Sparked by a quartet of radiant performances.” - Larry Frascella, US MAGAZINE Enchajntep ^prIl A film by Mike Newell IPGlspi © 1992 Miramax Films all rights reserved -TONIGHT- 7:00 & 9:30 Admission is $2.50. Film will be presented in Rudder Theatre Complex. Play the 1600 Texas Ave. S. 693-2627 College Station Lottery at 1219 Texas Ave. 822-1042 Bryan COORS LIGHT* 0 24 pack 12 oz. cans $ ii 97 KEYSTONE & KEYSTONE LIGHT 24 pack 12oz. Cans $098 NATURAL LIGHT MILLER LIGHT 24 pack 12 oz. cans We accept Cash, Checks, Debit Cards on sale items. Specials good Thur., April 22 - Sat., April 24, 1993 CONTACT LENSES ONLY QUALITY NAME BRANDS (Bausch & Lomb, Ciba, Barnes-Hind Hydrocurve) $ 118 00 TOTAL COST.. .INCLUDES EYE EXAM, FREE CARE KIT, STD. DAILY WEAR, EXTENDED WEAR OR TINTED LENSES. YOUR CHOICE of Std. Daily Wear, Extended Wear or Tinted Soft Lenses SAME DAY DELIVERY ON MOST LENSES. Call 846-0377 for Appointment CHARLES C. SCHROEPPEL, O.D., P.C. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 505 University Dr. ^ East, Suite 101 College Station, TX 77840 4 Blks. East of Texas Ave. & University Dr. Intersection The Battalion STEVE O'BRIEN, Editor in Chief JASON LOUGHMAN, Managing Editor TODD STONE, City Editor STACY FEDUCIA, Opinion Editor DON NORWOOD, Sports Editor KYLE BURNETT, News Editor SUSAN OWEN, Lifestyles Editor DAVE THOMAS, News Editor DARRIN HILL, Photo Editor Staff Members City desk — Mark Evans, Cheryl Heller, Juli Phillips, Jennifer Smith, Gina Howard, Stephanie Pattillo, Robin Roach, Jeff Gosmano, Jason Cox, Kevin Lindstrom, Mary Kujawa and Shelia Vela News desk — Belinda Blancarte, Lisa Borrego, Carey Eagan, Lance Holmes, Elizabeth Lowe, Jennifer Mentlik, Ravae Villafranca and Heather Winch Photographers — Kevin Ivy, Robert J. Reed, Billy Moran, Joseph Greenslade, Richard Dixon, Craig Fox, John W. 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