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Tuesday, January 25,1994
Weather opens doors for state gas
The Associated Press
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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