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t Orthodox Christian Student Oi^anization Wimiup * 3* JjbaMwny * ibi/uHca Please come to our first gathering of the semester at Fajita Rita's on Tuesday, Januaiy 25, 6:00 pm, all are welcome and please bring a friend !!! For more information please call: Nick @ 847-3484 or Maria @ 847-4559 C» WAREHOUSE —Buy—Sell—Trade— We Ve moved! We are now located directly downstairs from our old 2nd floor location, in Northgate. We Buy Used CDs for $4.00 or Trade 2 for 1 on Used or 3 for 1 on New 403 University Dr. (Northgate) 268-0154 Bridge the Gap to Knowledge The New York Times The Daily New York Times is available this term at the low college rate of 300 per copy. The paper may be obtained from drop boxes on campus or via home delivery in limited areas. For more information contact Tom Franz at (409) 774-0476 SWT In Canterbury 1994 uly 17 - August 20 Program Cost of $3,450 Includes: Single room accommodations • 14 meals per week Roundtrip airfare • Borrowing privileges at the University Library Selected planned excursions to: Cambridge • Hampton Court Palace • Leeds Castle • Boulogne, France Courses to Choose From: Tudor-Stuart England • English Literature (to 18th Century) Issues in World Politics • History of England (to 1603) Social Psychology • History and Theory of Psychology • World Drama in English Several independent study or tutorial courses are also offered. For more information and an application, contact: Dr. Gene Bourgeois Department of History Southwest Texas State University 601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 245-2146 or 245-2142 The program is open to all university-level students with the.written permission of the dean of their school. Persons not enrolled in a university may also participate by auditing two of the courses. * Program pending approval of Texas State University System Board of Regents. Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas State & Local Page 2 The Battalion Friday, January 21,1994 Tips Good communication resolves any problem By Emily Downward A.P. Beutel Health Center Fighting with your roommate? Arguing with your partner? Want to start the semes ter off anew? Have you ever wondered why people have so many problems communicat ing? Peer groups are the primary socializing factor, according to Deborah Tannen, a lin guist. Our communication style is developed throughout life; from other children we play with when we are young to our family and cultural environment. Differences in the lan guage used and nonverbal communication, including body language, tone of voice, and listening styles, influence the way we con verse with others. Therefore, no two people will communicate exactly the same. The best way to overcome these difficul ties is to understand them and accept that problems may occur, but resolve to work through them. Allow for differences, and ask questions if you don't understand what is be ing said. Although differences seem to con tradict the idea of a lasting relationship, re member that differing ideas and opinions might be the spice of life. Try these suggestions for improving your communication skills: 1. Be honest from the start of the relation ship. Build trust and keep doors open. 2. Mutual understanding —strive to un derstand your partner, friend, and people in general. 3. If you argue, avoid "kitchen-sinking," griping about everything that has bothered you in the past semester, instead of sticking to one issue at a time. 4. Compromise —be willing to change something about yourself. Don't just ask oth ers to change. 5. Separate discussing the problem, (putting the issue on the table and just listen ing), from solving the problem. 6. Examine the expectations of the rela tionship and what your partner expects. Make sure you establish the boundaries of the relationship. 7. If a discussion gets too heated, call a timeout. 8. When you are wrong, admit it and ask for forgiveness. 9. Remember to focus on the positive as pects of your relationship as well as those ar eas that need work. If you have any further questions or would like some information, come to the Health Education Center in the basement of the A.P. Beutel Health Center, Room 016. | Student sues after junior college prohibits distribution of religious literature on campus The Associated Press FORT WORTH - A part-time student wanting to expand his in formal ministry has sued Tarrant County Junior College, claiming his rights were violated when he was told to stop distributing reli gious literature on campus. The lawsuit, filed in federal court Wednesday, contends that Daniel Lopez's First Amendment free speech and religious rights were abridged. The Rutherford Institute, an international organization that defends religious freedom, filed suit on behalf of Lopez, a 23- year-old Houston native. "I'm not trying to be obnox ious," Lopez said at a news con ference announcing the lawsuit. "It would be one thing if I had a bullhorn and was making all kinds of noise, but I just want to talk to people." The lawsuit asks the court to declare the college's action un constitutional, and to stop the ju nior college from interfering with the pamphlet distribution. It also requests an unspecified amount of compensatory dam ages. College officials said school policy prohibits the distribution of any materials by any outside agency, individual, business or organization without the ap proval of the dean of students. TCJC spokesman Bill Lace said the purpose is not to censor or inhibit the distribution of ma terial, but to ensure the safety of those who distribute materials. In 1991, he said, anti-Persian Gulf War activists clashed with pro-war students on the college's campuses. "The college's position of the free exchange of ideas is basic in education," Lace said. "We have no quarrel with that, but you have to have some sort of con trol." The conflict began Aug. 20, when college officials notified Lopez that distributing a small, 11-page Christian brochure that describes "four steps to peace and eternal life" violated the col lege's student policy. Lopez said the college dean told him he could not initiate conversations or distribute the pamphlets. If he did, he would be subject to disciplinary action, Lopez said he was told. Health Continued from Page 1 care at A&M. "I think it will drive up the cost of health care, considering insurance companies won't pav as much, and also increase stu dent fees," Mountain said. "Although I don't believeil will eliminate the need for the health center on campus, it will probably have a bearing on the quality of treatment we receive. Dr. Jim Rohack, consultant to the Texas Medical Association, said if the plan is passed, A&M's medical school funding will be put on performance based fund ing. "This will have a strong ini-1 pact on A&M, as it will prevent; any areas of new research," Ro hack said. "New technology will cost more money, and ify they stop funding for new feci nology then there would be no more increase in the cost." 4rexciting NEWS^r SPRING GRADUATES GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE NOW ON SALE ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH FRIDAY, FEB. 4, 1994 MSC STUDENT ORGANIZATION FINANCE CENTER ROOM 217 8 AM TO 4 PM ORDERS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP APPROXIMATELY THE SECOND WEEK OF APRIL 1994 After 30 years, the tradition continues... MSC SPRING LEADERSHIP TRIP Celebrate the Culture: IVIVA San Antonio! APPLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!! Applications are available in the MSC Student Programs Office, Student Activities, and the Department of Multicultural Services. The deadline for all applications is 5:00 p.m., January 31,1994. Informational meeting: 7:00 pm Tuesday, January 25 in 502 Rudder. "It is time for a new generation of leadership, to eope with new problems and new opportunities: For there is a new world to he won. " -John Fitzgerald Kennedy SUMMER ’94 Informational Meeting Tues. January 25 from 1:00-2:00PM 251 Bizzell West Pick up an application at the meeting or drop by the Study Abroad Program Office. Study Abroad Programs, 161 W. 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