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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 12, 1993)
2,1993 m otball anked rever, d, 45- Ten- 1 real- Itima- game. I, "All t this w see em." ain a aspect Satur- there cactly right team 1... ,on this i 37-25 iNardo uthern :ekend :ional ston. 5 coach / to get : intent said. ding ■d 14.1 5eason. ensed ■ichly of the ished merit fteen Seiko 00 Friday, November 12,1993 The Battalion Page 9 Bush Continued from Page 1 "We fund locally and govern centrally. That's not right. We must fund centrally and we must govern locally." Bush expressed concern about whether the state is spending less money per pupil and pass ing the bill on to local property taxpayers. He said state government should make education the top priority by figuring out the cost of providing a basic core, no- • nonsense quality education that's fair for everyone , and jetting the courts out of it then unding it. "I say the state must define what education's basic mission is," Bush said. "What are its goals? They are literacy in basic courses and good citizenship, not condom distribution or social engineer ing. "Astroturf football fields and air-conditioned tennis courts are not basic education. Literacy, science, math — these are basic education." Bush also called for the aboli tion of the regulatory powers of the Texas Education Agency in order to stop the red tape, paper work, regulation and top-down direction that's stifling the schools. 'Astroturf football fields and air-condi tioned tennis courts are not basic educa tion. Literacy, science, math — these are ba sic education." - George W. Bush New teaching methods, new curriculum and new educational entrepreneurship must be devel oped by governing locally, he said. "I believe most teachers, prin cipals and administrators are good, caring, decent people," Bush said. "It is the system that needs to be changed, not the people." Bush also discussed crime and called for reforms in the criminal justice system. These reforms would include no parole for rapists, child mo lesters and other sex offenders. "I am hard-nosed on adult criminals, because I believe most of them are beyond rehabilita tion," Bush said. "I say, put them away and make them stay there. But let's talk about our kids. If society can't save our kids, we are not functioning as a society." Bush's reforms in the juvenile justice code would include tougher laws for youths caught with guns and "zero tolerance" for discipline problems in the classroom. Bush proposed a system of Tough Love Academies staffed by retired Marine and Army sergeants. The next step would be boot camps. As a last resort. Bush said he would set aside 1,000 brand new hard-time jail beds in facilities devoted to juveniles. "I'll fight for this," Bush said. "I care for our kids. My genera tion must accept responsibility of saving the generation coming up, before it's too late. I believe we are ready to accept that re sponsibility." As far as the state budget is concerned. Bush said the trend of increasing budgets will stop when he becomes governor. Bush said he is running for governor because he cares about Texas and is worried that the state is changing, and not for the better. "I see Texas becoming like the rest of the nation," Bush said. "And that's not good enough. I want Texas to be a beacon state. I want to protect the way of life that makes Texas unique." Carson Campbell, of Jewett, Texas, drove over 60 miles to hear Bush speak. "I think he has pinpointed the basic problems," Campbell said. "He will bring government back to the people and that govern ment will be based on the good, common values we grew up with." Ann Horton, a resident of College Station, said she is glad Bush is running for governor. "He speaks my language," she said. "I think it's criminal what is happening to our school system. I think we have a heck of a better shot than what we have now." Bombs away ! Rick Hernandez (left), director of the Blinn tech- prep program, is helped out of a bomb squad suit by It. Brad Clark of the College Station Fire De partment (middle) and Brazos County Constable D.W. Thompson (right). Hernandez, as well as the officers, firefighters, and other emergency per sonnel were taking place in a photo shoot in Re search Park Thursday for an occupational promo tional shot for Blinn College that wil be shown to their Board of Directors. FLOPPY JOE’S SCiftwo.>-e S t o It's not too late to join!! r i i i i L. one year membership | with this coupon expires 12-31-93 m m W. 1705 Texas Ave. - Culpepper Plaza - 693-1706 Laws Continued from Page 1 holidays, we are keeping the of fice open late," he said. "Mi nors can offer a plea, or make their court appearance that night." Boyette said one reason for this is because most tickets is sued at Bonfire are written be tween 5-7p,m. "After all of the publicity Bonfire gets, I would think peo ple would get the message about not drinking, there have been plenty of warnings," he said. "So I can say that 1 will not be lenient." UPD Director Bob Wiatt said "After all of the publicity Bonfire gets, I would think people would get the message about not drinking, there have been plenty of warnings." - George Boyette, justice of the peace the patrolling of Bonfire will be similar to last year. They will have a command center at the outskirts of Bonfire and officers around campus looking for staggering people. "We will be very pro-active, using around 100 officers, and will utilize vans to transport people to jail if needed," he said. "We will be emphasizing al cohol is a no-no. If you are over 21, we will ask you to pour it out, and if you are under 21, you will be cited. "All alcohol laws will ap ply/' he said. The Brazos Valley Traffick ing Task Force will have six of ficers on horseback to monitor the crowd and TABC will work all of the bars, looking for in toxicated individuals. Also, CSPD will patrol Texas Avenue and University Drive. EUftOCeltTRcS Worldwide Language Programs Learn a Language & Live Overseas • Become one of our 25,000 students worldwide. • You can also earn college transfer credit. • Special benefits for professors accompanying groups. We have courses starting now in: Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Japan, and Russia. Enroll now before our classes fill up! For a free brochure call us at 1-800-648-4809 CHARGE INTO THE PAST! Center Continued from Page 1 back that states the individual has three class days to contact the conflict resolution center. If the person does not contact the center they may face additional disciplinary charges. Zdziarski said the student can either accept the punishment or contest it.'c^d defend themselves in a disciplinary hearing. The severity of the punishment de pends on the student's prior be havior. "The student disciplinary ac tion can range from a letter of reprimand, which officially goes on file, to placing the student on conduct probation, in which the student is not in good standing with the University and may possibly lose scholarships," he said. The center anticipates the rate of alcohol consumption to de crease from past years. A&M students have heeded the warnings about alcohol con sumption on campus during Bonfire, Zdziarski said. "There has been a significant change in the student behavior in association with Bonfire," he said. "I hope we can keep the numbers even lower than last year." THE TEXAS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL It’s a time of knights, wenches, dragons, nymphs, sorcerers, funny accents and men in tights. While men in tights aren't the usual sight and women may not always appreciate being called wenches, things get a little crazy around Texas Renaissance Festival time. Our "improved" history repeats itself every weekend in October and the first two in November, fifty miles northwest of Houston in Plantersville, Texas. Limited supply of Discount Coupons available at HEB Pantry Food Stores. A full day of music, mirth, merriment and spectacular entertainment, Arts, crafts and collectibles. Authentic period demonstrations. TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE GATE AND TICKETMASTER LOCATIONS: ADULTS: $1295 AGES 5-12 $695 AGES 4 & UNDER FREE FREE PARKING AN D CAMPING CALL 1-800-458-3435 Potpourri and Bows Tuesday, Nov 30 6-9pm $18 Cornhusk Angels Thursday, Dec 2 6-8pm $10 Potpourri Angels & Florist Bows Wednesday, Dec 1 6-9pm $15 Ukrainian Eggs Tuesday, Dec 7 6-9pm $15 Market Baskets T/Th, Nov 30 &Dec 2 6-9pm $20 Grapevine Wreaths Monday, Nov 29 6-9pm $20 Pinecone Wreaths Wednesday, Dec 8 6-9pm $20 Folded Star Ornaments Monday, Dec 6 6-9pm $12 Etched Glass Ornaments Monday, Dec 6 6-9pm $15 Stained Glass Ornaments Wednesday, Dec 1 6-9pm $12 Thursday, Dec 9 6-9pm $12 Smocked Ornaments Wednesday, Dec 8 6-9pm $12 \ Registration Begins November 15th MSC Craft Center Basement Level 845-1631 Visit our Holiday display case on the first floor of the MSC to see class examples. We supply all materials needed for our Craft Workshops to ensure an enjoyable, care-free evening of arts, crafts, relaxation, and fun. Ceramic Mugs Wednesday, Dec 8 6-9pm $15 Pottery for Kids MAV, Dec 6 &Dec 8 6-9pm $20 Ceramic Wind Chimes Th/T, Dec 2 & Dec 7 6-9pm $18 Creative Holiday Jewelry Thursday, Dec 9 6-9pm $15 Keepsake Photo Albums Wednesday, Dec 1 6-9pm $20 Cinnamon Bears Monday, Dec 6 6-8pm $12 Christmas Wreath Cakes Hand-Printed Designed $10 Christmas Cards Monday, Nov 29 6-9pm Watercolor Cards Wed, Dec 8 6-9pm $15 Twisted Paper Angels Saturday, Dec 4 9am-llam $8 Embossed Paper Ideas Holiday Cards Saturday, Dec 4 11 am-12 noon $1 Oragami Art Tuesday, Dec 7 6-8pm $10 Saturday, Dec 4 9am-12noon Jingle Bell Claus Monday, Nov 29 6-9pm $15 $15 Registration Begins November 15 th MSC Craft Center Basement Level 845-1631 Want To Buy A Video Camera for Christmas? Tuesday, Dec 7 6-9pm $10 Cameras for Christmas Monday, Dec 6 7-9pm $10 Cutting Boards T/Th, Dec 7 & Dec 9 6-8pm $15 Front Lawn Figures Friday, Dec 3 6-9pm Sat, Dec 4 lOam-lpm Musical Door Harps T/Th, Nov 30 & Dec 2 6-9pm $45 $18