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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
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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.
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until it happens to you," Moreir
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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."
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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.
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sion that because A&M is a public institi'.]
there is no owner to press charges.
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