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April 28, 2:30pm "cjg, 251 Bizzcll flail Wesf Study Abroad Programs, 161 Bizzell Hall West, 845-0544 Page 4 The Battalion Tuesday, April 2U|| ['Tuesday, A dedicated keeper of tradition Bi MSC employee works to preserve Aggie spirit By Traci Travis The Battalion Tradition seems to lurk in every nook and cranny of this University. But often the most dedicated keepers of the traditions go un noticed. For 1 5 years, Edith Moreno, a custodial worker in the Universi ty Center Guest Rooms, has de voted herself to making sure every guest’s first impression of the Aggie spirit is a memorable one. At age 64, Moreno spends eight hours a day cleaning up to 1 0 hotel rooms. This involves the usual housecleaning duties — like taking out the trash, chang ing the linens on beds and clean ing the toilets. “The work really isn’t that hard,” Moreno said. “There are fast and slow times.” She said her favorite time of the year is football season because it’s a great opportunity to meet Aggies from all over tne nation. She also enjoys the A&M Mother’s Clubs and Firemen’s visits. For Moreno, however, her per sonal job description requires ‘ daf ' Kyle Uurnett/TTie Battalion Edith Moreno has worked as a custodian in the University Center Guest Rooms for 15 years. Her dedication and friendliness has earned her praise from A&M administration and numerous guests. week is also used to supponki 1 0 grandchildren. Despite her finandal con straints, Moreno makes it a poiK to leave her family problems it home. “Each day is a new day,"she said. "You shouldn't have a chip on your shoulder." Moreno considers her fellow custodial employees at the hotel part of her family as well. “If someone's in trouble,"she said, “we’re all in trouble." Last week, one of the employ ees’ homes burned down, lenii; her with absolutely nothing, I Moreno said. So, the "family' t employees took it upon them selves to contribute what they could of their pay to helpherge: hack on her feet. "You don’t know what it's 11 until it happens to you," Moreir said. "It is always nice to know there is someone there who I py Jenni [ jyjg Battc more than the daily cleaning ritual. “It’s very important to be able to meet people and talk to them,” Moreno said. “Regardless of their race, religion, color or creed. You have to understand them and put your feelings aside.” Over the years, Moreno said she has met many interesting people like Sen. Phil Gramm and Rep. Chet Edwards. Recently, Moreno was recog nized for her beyond-the-call ac tions when A.R Wiley, a Univer sity supporter, and his family stayed at the hotel. She voluntari ly provided Wiley with a tour of tin he hotel facilities. Because of her friendly hospitality, the Uni versity received a significant con tribution from Wiley. Moreno proudly carries in her pocket a letter she received from Robert Smith, vice president for finance and administration, in which he said he regarded her actions with "high esteem.” With the money she earns from her job at the hotel, Moreno has managed to put two of her seven children through college. A portion of her paycheck each cares. Moreno said along with the obvious benefits of a paycheck, working for A&M provides em ployees with an opportunity to receive a GED, or a high schoolo; college diploma. "They will help you in anywi) they can,” she said. "Youget paid during the process just like you were working.” Despite the hard work and long hours, Moreno said she has the nest job at A&M. “I wouldn’t trade jobs with anyone on campus,” she said. “1 know my job here and 1 thank God every day that I have it." The c I meet vii tempt to mystery < "Terri Furlong I yet anot thriller v Mich [high seb I most sti ent’ anc leader oi ter pre: Death, P school ] I the club In se; Michae Brainsca experier Dr Contin Graffiti Continued from Page 3 drawings are usually very self-flattering, ex perts said. Many scientists use graffiti to explore the psyche of those who have written it. Studies show that women use graffiti as an added method of speaking out on issues of concern. Caroline Cole in her 1991 graffiti study “Oh Wise Women of the Stalls. . said the graffiti of females at the University of Illinois is used as a positive form of communication. Aspiring artists use graffiti in an effort to obtain a following. An article by Richard Lachman of the University of Wisconsin stat ed that graffiti writers gain a sense of audi ence through their graffiti and a belief that their public art will give them fame. But despite all the insight graffiti can con tribute, it is still against the law. T.t. Kretzschmar said graffiti can either be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the amount of damage done. “You can even get arrested for it,” Kret zschmar said. “It all depends on if the (of the property) presses charges; ai amount of damage.’ Even at A&M, the repercussions ofwricj on the wall are not pleasant. “You can get charged a fine or pay restitution — or both," Kretzsck;] said. Some students may be under the ii sion that because A&M is a public institi'.] there is no owner to press charges. 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