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Food service privatization
leads to efficiency, savings
cultures, especially the Islamic empire during the
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This letter is in response to Paul Deigan's Sept.
23, letter slamming the privatization of parts of
A&M's food service operations. As a former mem
ber of the Student Senate, I first dealt with this issue
two years ago. In the best interest of the vast majori
ty of my constituents, I voted for allowing private
firms to cater events in the MSC. Heaven forbid, on
that sad day in 1991, we doomed ourselves to lose
the benefit of the whole by selling a part. I wonder
why the walls haven't come crashing down on the
food service establishment here on campus in light
of this decision made two years ago.
Paul, you speak of capitalism, competition and
profit as if they were dirty words. Isn't our econo
my here in America based on some of those things
or something? You may be right, though. If Taco
Bell or Jack in the Box came in here, those evil peo
ple would earn profits (gasp). I really could care
less though if I was paying less for more or better.
You see, the wonderful thing about privatization
is that it promotes competition and thus, efficien
cy. It is "economic Darwinism' that ensures sur
vival of the fittest. If our food service operations
can't compete with private firms, then, we, as con
sumers, are wasting our money by subsidizing
their inefficiency.
As a former student worker within A&M's food
service operations, I would love to see the changes
that competition would precipitate. Threats from
competition would force our food service opera
tions to trim the fat. I would love to see less
"smoking and joking," less waste and more ac
countability to me. After all, as a consumer, am I
not one of A&M's 40,000 bosses?
Crusades, did the Europeans begin to refine
civilization.
In fact in his book, "The Intellectual Develop'
ment of Europe," historian John William Drapet
(1811-1882), outlines the connections between
every aspect of post-Renaissance Europe and the
Arab culture. Thus, history shows us that all peo
ple can benefit from studying other cultures, even
Aggies taking multicultural classes.
Peyam Barghm
Graduate student
A&M must take steps to
prevent boosters' cheatin
Vol. 93 No.
Gr
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Ronald L. Homback
Class of '93
Other cultures influence
Western civilization
In many respects, I do agree with Roy McIn
tyre's opinion on the achievements of Western civ
ilization. However, we have to remember that the
same people who produced this civilization were
at one time the most barbaric race on Earth.
While prosperous cities flourished in the Mid
dle East, Europeans continued to live in a back
ward feudal society. Only after encountering other
Matthew Rush's column concerning NCAA
sanctions leveled against the football program
gave me the dry heaves. When the scandal
broke back in December, 1992, many Aggies wrote
the Dallas Morning News accusing the paper of
supporting the teasips and deliberately bringing
this upon A&M.
Oliver Stone could not see the outside world
a more conspiratorial light than many Aggies. N
since Jackie Sherrill's laconic whining has such
nonsense emanated from Aggieland. Back then,
however. The Battalion had the moral backbone to
condemn cheating. The Battalion has since lost its
spine.
Rush cites SMU's run-in with the NCAA as an
example of the association's inconsistency. He for
gets some of the story. After the relatively light
penalties for the first offense, SMU boosters persist
ed in cheating — as have A&M's — and received
the "death penalty." I agree the NCAA is inconsis
tent; its soft treatment of A&M testifies to that.
Perhaps the best example of proper conduct in
the face of an NCAA investigation came from for
mer TCU coach, Jim Wacker. Following NCAA
sanctions, Wacker had the class and the guts tore-
move all players involved from the team - losing
one of the best recruiting classes in TCU history,
The boosters involved were banned from recruit
ing permanently.
Whatever reputation A&M has left might be
salvaged with a similar bold step by Coach
Slocum. Otherwise, the maxim "Aggies don't lie,
cheat or steal" needs modifications to allow the ac
ceptance of HUD scholarships from Mr. Gilbert.
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Mon., Sept. 27, 1993
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Preseason Volleyball
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One given away every
other week. Good luck!
Listed below are the trips and clinics for the rest of the semester. Ifyouneed
more information, please call Patsy, 845-3093.
Tiip
Trin Datn
Entries Open
Entries Close Eea
Kayak Roll Clinic
Sept. 30
NOW
TODAY
$12*/15*'
Kayak Roll Clinic
Oct. 14
TODAY
Oct. 11
$12*/15*’
Intro to Hang Gliding Oct. 16-17
TODAY
Oct. 11
$75*/82”
Kayak Workshop
Oct. 16-17
TODAY
Oct. 11
$50*/55**
Canoe Trip
Oct. 22-24
Oct. 4
Oct. 18
$35*/40 M
Backpacking Trip
Nov. 5-7
Oct. 18
Nov. 1
$35*/40"
Mt. Biking Day Trip
Nov. 7
Oct. 18
Nov. 1
$25*/30”
Rock Climbing Trip
Nov. 12-14
Oct. 25
Nov. 8
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Sport Clubs
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Fri., Oct. 1
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Singles Brackets Posted-
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Mon., Oct. 4
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Handball Singles
Racquetball Doubles
Track & Field Meet
Wrestling
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Listed below are the intramural sports opening for the rest of
October. If you need more information, stop in the Rec Sports
Office, 159 Read, or call 845-7826.
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Close,
Fee
Badminton Doubles
Oct. 11
Oct. 19
Free!
Pickleball Singles
Oct. 11
Oct. 19
Free!
Punt, Pass, & Kick
Oct. 11
Oct. 19
Free!
Kyle Field Ramp Romp IV
Oct. 11
Nov. 2
Varies
Field Goal Backing
Oct. 18
Oct. 26
Free!
Flickerball
Oct. 18
Oct. 26
$20
Bowling Singles
Oct. 25
Nov. 2
Varies
Sat., Oct. 2
ik Men's Soccer "B" team vs
Southwest Texas, A&M
Drill Field, 2-4 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 3
"k Men's Soccer "A" team vs
UTA, A&M Drill Field
2-4 p.m.
Entries open in two weeks for
Kyle Field Ramp Romp IV
The 5K course begins at Kyle Field, winds its way through the
A&M campus, and culminates at Kyle Field where runners
tackle the ramps of the football stadium (not the stairs).
Door prizes and awards will be given*
Proceeds to help benefit local Special Olympics.
Registration and fees are taken in 159 Read, Mon. - Thurs.,
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cash, local check,
Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted.
Wanted: Sports Officials
Sat., Oct. 9,
k Cross Country Run, East
Campus, at 9 a.m. Late en
tries accepted at event site.
Have we got the official training and job for you!
A sports officials' orientation meeting will be held tonight for
both men and women interested in becoming an outdoor soccer
and/or volleyball official. No experience is necessary. You
receive on-the-job training. Did we mention it is a paying job?
The meeting is at 6 p.m. in 267 G. Rollie White.
Officials' orientation meeting tonight for
volleyball & outdoor soccer. See ya!
*Two vouchers for round-trip tickets on Continental Airlines
will be awarded as door prizes. No purchase necessary. Win
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the Rec Sports Office, 845-7826.
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