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State Page 2 & Local The Battalion Tuesday, January 25,1994 Weather opens doors for state gas The Associated Press I AUSTIN — The extremely cold weather in the northern parts of the country has helped spark in creased interest in exploration for Texas natural gas, state officials say. Land Commissioner Garry Mauro said Monday that he has extended the April 5 lease sale's nominat ing period for drilling on state lands because of the additional interest. “There is a demand for Texas natural gas. We have received several late nominations for our spring sale, indicating that companies are interested in increasing gas production and building reserves," he said. “I also have reason to believe that some energy companies want to rebuild reserves after pulling them down during the recent cold spell," he said. Spring sale nominations had been closed as of Dec. 17, but the land office said it will consider those that have been sent in since and those received on or before Feb. 1. Some 200 nominations already have been received. Mauro said most of the interest for gas explo ration is in the Gulf of Mexico. The land office will put up 30 additional gulf tracts for nomination. The land office deposited $149.4 million during the 1993 fiscal year to the Permanent School Fund, which helps pay for public schools. Clinton Continued from Page 1 Meuret said one main thing he would like to see changed is for eign policy. "Most important is world lead ership and as far as protecting in terest abroad he's done a bad job," he said. Thomas said Clinton never has been strong with foreign policy, and although he likes what has been done so far, there's a lot more to be accomplished. Dr. Betty Unterberger, profes sor of history, said foreign policy may have hurt his popularity ear lier in his administration. "His ability to get NAFTA through, and his meeting with Asian leaders to discuss ways of opening trade with those newly industrialized countries, shows a possibility of increased foreign re lations," Unterberger said. After Clinton's weeklong trip to Western Europe and Russia, a new Wall Street Journal/NBC News Poll indicated 53 percent of Americans approved of his han dling of foreign policy, up from 33 percent in October. Thomas said outside scandals, such as Whitewater and allega tions of sexual misconduct during his term as Arkansas governor, are hindering the support Clinton deserves. "These outside allegations are unfounded, and I think the pub lic needs to focus on issues that pertain to the present not the past," said Thomas. Directions, please Raun Nohavitza/THt Battmjok Officer No. 265 of the University Police Department directs cars away from Lubbock Street Monday. Lubbock Street, on the south side of campus, will remain closed through Jan. 28. What's Up Tuesday Jesus is Alive Christian Fellowship: Prayer, praise, and worship at 8 P.M. in All Faiths Chapel. Hispanic Business Student Associa tion: General meeting - all majors invited at 7:30 p.m. in Blocker 131. For more infor mation call Melody at 696-2160 or Marco at 847-1388. Women's Lacrosse: Practice from 4-6 p.m. at the Keathly Beach. No experience necessary. For more information call Gillian at 764-6176. Golden Key National Honor Society: General meeting for semester planning at 8:30 p.m. in Rudder 504. For more infor mation call Christopher at 847-0879. Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship: Tues day Night Celebration at 7 p.m. in Zachry 203. For more information call Kris at 847- 0883. Career Center: Successful Interviewing at 11 a.m. in Rudder 302. For more infor mation call Bryan or Pat at 845-5139. Career Center: Placement Orientation - to help students learn how to use the placement services at 7 p.m. in 226 MSC. For more information call Pat or Bryan at 845-5139. Career Center: Co-op Orientation at 4 p.m. in 110 koldus Bldg. Sign up in Koldus 207. For more information call Pat or Bryan at 845-5139. Career Center: Disk Resume seminar at 10 a.m. in Rudder 308. For more informa tion cal Pat or Bryan at 845-5139. Aggie R.E.A.C.H.: Informational meet ing at 8:30 p.m. in Rudder 401. Omega Phi Alpha: Rush meeting at 7 p.m. in 145 MSC. For more information call Kristie at 847-2617. Pi Sigma Epsilon (Profesional Busi ness Fraternity): Orientation, business at tire at 7 p.m. in 292 MSC. For more infor mation call Rami at 847-2685. Texas A&M Freestyle Skate Club: General meeting at 8 p.m. at the Rudder Fountain. For more information call Bryan at 847-1606. Alpha Phi Alpha: College Day '94 - service project allowing you to mentor high school juniors and seniors from Bryan from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. while attending classes and eating lunch. For more infor mation call Colon at 847-2785. Singing Cadets: Auditions - open for all male students, Corps membership is not required, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in 003 MSC Vocal Music Office. For more information call Missy at 845-5974. Texas A&M Pre-Medical Society: Gen eral meeting and lecture: "Military Science and You" at 7 p.m. in 111 Koldus Bldg. For more information call Jason at 847-1587. Outdoor Recreation Club: First meet ing of the semester will take place at 8:30 p.m. in 402 Rudder. Anyone interested in Rock climbing. Backpacking, or Mountain Biking please attend! Call Shannon at 846- 5794 or Dave at 846-3647. Ambassadors with the Department of Multicultural Services: In the basement of the MSC at the department of multicultural services at 9 p.m. there will be a general/organizational meeting. MSC All Night Fair Committee: The first general meeting of the spring will be held at 7:15 p.m. in 230 MSC. Call Briana at 847-2619. Phi Beta Chi Christian Sorority Spring Rush: Live to Learn informational meeting from 7:15 to 8:15p.m. in 231 MSC. Wear Sunday attire. Call Tanya at 764-9385 or Andrea at 696-5188. Aggie Toasters: There will be an in formational meeting at 8:30 p.m. in MSC 229. Aggie Toasters is an organization ded icated to improving public speaking skills. Call Steve at 846-1313 or Richard at 847- 1122. Aggie Anglers: There is a mandatory meeting concerning upcoming tournament at 7:30 p.m. in Blocker 131. For more infor mation call Jeff at 693-0076. Psychology Club: The first general meeting of the semester will be held at 7:30 p.m. in PSYC 108. Semper Fidelis Society: General meet ing at 7:30 p.m. in Lounge D. For more in formation call Wade at 693-6776. Texas A&M Geographical Honor So ciety: First general meeting of the spring semester will be held at 7 p.m. in O&M 707. For more information call Anne at 774-4981. Aggies For Christ: On every Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. on the front steps of the Acade mic building, there will be a devotional, praising God by singing, short talk, prayer and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. Call Katie at 696-2930. Pre-Law Society: Organizational meet ing at 8:30 p.m. in 410 Rudder. For more information call Greg at 693-3915. College Republicans: Meet the county candidates at 8:30 p.m. in 201 MSC. Get in volved in election campaigns! Call Phil at 846-4706. Committee on Multicultural Aware ness (C.O.M.A.): The season opener to get the semester started will be held at 5 p.m. in YMCA 211. Interested potential new members always welcome. For more infor mation call Heidi at 845-9804. Aggie Anthropologists: First general meeting held at 8 p.m. in front of the an thropology building. For more informa tion call Jenny at 847-0028. National Society of Black Engineers: "Getting Back to Business" general meet ing at 7 p.m. in Rudder 510. Alpha Phi omega-national Co-ed Ser vice Fraternity: Rush informational meet ing at 7 p.m. in MSC 224. For more infor mation call Jason or Casey at 764-8096. American Marketing Association: In formational meeting and membership dri ve at 8 p.m. in Blocker 102. For more in formation call Heather at 696-0907. Catholic Student's Association: Women of God meeting (support group for women 18 years or older) at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Mary's Student Center Library. Bring your own sack lunch. For more infor mation call Tonya at 846-5717. Texas A&M Sports Car Club: Ca: Show. Anyone interested in joining or pai- ticipating can pick up a schedule and asi any questions from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Rudder Fountain. For more informatior call Chris at 764-7996. Texas A&M Ju-Jutsu Club: Demon stration of Ju-Jutsu techniques suitable foil men and women at 7:30 p.m. in 260GR1V For more information call Juan Valdes a! 764-9528. Catholic Student's Association: Daily mass at 12:05 p.m. at the All Faith/ Chapel. For more information call Toma at 846-5717. Class of 1997: Pick up informational updates in the MSC Hallway from 10a.m.- 2 p.m. For more information call Liz at 847-4883. SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): Informational meetinganj membership drive at 7 p.m. in Blocker 125 What's Up is a Battalion service that lists non-profit student and faculty events and activities. Items should be submitted no later than three days in ad vance of the desired run date. Applica tion deadlines and notices are not events and will not be run in What's Up. Ifym have any questions, please call the newsroom at 845-3313. CLASS OF ’97 GENERAL CLASS MEETING WED. JAN 26 RUDDER ROOM: 230 7:00 p.m. 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 cope with new problems and new opportunities. For there is a new world to be won. ” -John Fitzgerald Kennedy ALPHA PHI OMEGA The National Service Organization wants you to be a part of the team this Spring of 1994! Come find out what were all about:: Tuesday, January 25 and Wednesday, January 26 Memorial Student Center - Room 224 7:00 p.m. For more information: Call Jason Dyke or Casey Conner at 764-8096 FRIENDSHIP * LEADERSHIP * SERVICE r H ey Ags, want to be in the nation’s largest yearbook? Answer one or all of the following questions and the winners with the best answers will be printed in the Aggieland! • What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you while you have been at Texas A&M? 1 I I I I I I I I I I • If there was one thing you could change about Texas A&M, what would it be? • Who is the best professor you have had? Why? • What is the nicest thing anyone has done for you at Texas A&M? I • What is the worst thing anyone has done to you at Texas A&M? • What is the weirdest thing that has happened to you (or someone else) in a classroom? Clip this and return ASAP to RDMC 012 or send via campus mail #1111. Please include your name, ID#, class, major and hometown. 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