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Jennie Mayer/THE battalion Electrifying the Eternal Flame Wayne Crenshaw, a Texas A&M electrician, gie Eternal Flame. This new system will en- installs an electric ignition system into the Ag- sure that the flame never goes out. UPD searches for rapist Police urge students to be safe when walking at night By Nancy Treacy The Battalion University police continue to search for the man who raped a Texas A&M sophomore behind Kleberg Animal and Food Sci ence Center on May 3. UPD Detective Sgt. Will Scott said the man followed the woman as she was walking around west campus. The assailant threatened the woman with a knife, led her to a dumpster behind Kleberg and sexually assaulted her, Scott said. The woman told police she did not know the man. Scott said UPD and Brazos Valley Crimestoppers have pub licized the assailant’s picture in hopes someone will recognize him. “We have received numerous contacts from people who think they might know the assailant,” he said. Scott said of the 18-20 sus pects, UPD has eliminated 14. Some of the suspects are not from Bryan or College Station, he said. UPD officials are cautioning students to use common sense when walking on campus at night. Sgt. Betty Lemay of UPD’s crime prevention unit said stu dents need to practice personal safety. “On campus, people have to realize that A&M is not immune to crime,” she said. Lemay said students need to do three things, know their sur roundings, keep their shoulders up and trust their instincts. She stressed that students need to know what to do to stay out of a dangerous situation and what to do if they are in such a situation. “The programs we offer help students realize that they can be strong,” she said. “Practic ing personal safety now is good practice for people preparing to go out into the work force.” Dr. Betty Milburn, associate director of the Student Counsel ing Service, said sexual assault victims usually have problems dealing with assaults and should talk to someone to sort out their feelings. “The sooner a victim gets help, the more likely the long term consequences will de crease,” she said. Victims of sexual assault can contact the Student Counseling Service, which is available 24 hours. Aggie spirit dominates Texas roads By Amanda Fowle The Battalion Texas A&M supporters have taken their Aggie pride to the streets, passing up all other Southwest Conference schools in the number of collegiate license plates sold. The 5,291 “Aggie Pride” li cense plates make up almost half of the 11,366 collegiate plates issued by the Texas De partment of Transportation in the past four years. The program, which includes 31 universities, sets up need- based scholarships at participat ing schools. Lane Stephenson, marketing coordinator for the plates, said A&M license plates are success ful because of the pride students and supporters take in the Uni versity. “We are dealing with Aggies, and Aggies are known for hav ing more school spirit and pride than other schools,” he said. Success of the program is measured on initial purchases and renewals of the plates, said Donald Engelgau, director of student financial aid. “Taking into consideration the potential for generating a steady stream of funds for schol arships, renewals could be more crucial to the continuing success of the program,” he said. Initial purchases and yearly renewals of A&M license plates have accounted for more than 17,000 sales, raising more than $425,000 for the University’s need-based scholarship fund, Please see Spirit/Page6 The following incidents were reported to University Police Department between May 5 to 20: Harassment 5/8-Walton Hall-The victim received several annoying and obscene telephone calls from an unknown caller. He also received two pizzas that he did not order. Theft of Service 5/10-Memorial Student Center-The victim reported approximately $1,000 in unauthorized calls were made to adult entertainment numbers in California and Florida. Assault/Harassment 5/10—Keist Hall—The victim has received several annoying telephone calls from an acquaintance. When she went to his room to return a borrowed book, he touched her in an inappropriate manner. Aggravated Sexual Assault 5/6-Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center- The victim was sexually assaulted by a knife wielding assailant on the west side of the building. The suspect fled the area on foot. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Burglary of Building 5/11 -Bolton Hall-The victim’s office was entered by someone apparently searching for a final exam. The victim did not believe any property was removed. Criminal Mischief 5/5-University Center Garage-A motorist driving a -maroon -Chevrolet S-10 pickup truck was observed driving in a reckless manner on the roof .level of the garage. A witness observed three individuals exit the vehicle. As the group left the area, one of them stopped to slash the tire of a silver Isuzu Rodeo. 5/7-Commons Men’s Restroom-A urinal was pried from the wall of the men’s restroom. 5/11-Parking Area 88-The windshield on the victim’s 1992 Toyota was broken and the vehicle moved from its original parking space to another space in the parking lot. Numerous footprints were found on the vehicle. 5/15-Dormitory 9-Someone damaged the emergency telephone on the north side of the dormitory by setting fire to a stack of papers that were stuffed inside the telephone housing. Evading Arrest or Detention/Criminal Mischief 5/8-Golf Course-A motorist reported his vehicle was struck with a paint ball. He observed two individuals on the gold course who were shooting at passing motor vehicles. Upon the approach of the investigating officers, the subjects fled on foot and attempted to avoid apprehension. They were apprehended after a short foot chase. A Sting Ray paint pellet gun, a View loader container half filled with orange and yellow paint balls were seized. Misdemeanor Theft Various Campus locations—Fifteen bicycles were stolen or had parts stolen from them. 5/2-Recovered Property-Eppright Hall-The 24”x36” framed painting of George Eppright stolen on 4/8/94 has been returned. The painting was found in the hallway outside the Resident Director’s room. A suspect has been identified. 5/3-Parking Area 37-Three juveniles were observed removing a white Jazz Latitude bicycle from the bed of a 1988 Ford pickup truck. Two of the juveniles were apprehended as they fled the area. The third suspect was brought to the police department by his mother. The juvenile was issued a citation for theft of $20-$200 and released to the custody of his mother. 5/4-Mclnnis Hall-Two textbooks were stolen from a first floor room. Supplemental Information—While visiting with the victim, the investigating officer observed a basketball in another part of the room that belonged to the Department of Recreational Sports. The basketball was removed and released to the Recreational Sports personnel. 5/4—Turbomachinery Laboratory—A Hewlett- Packard Desk Jet 550C computer plotter with cable was stolen from a first floor room. 5/14—Clements Hall—A brown refrigerator left outside the northwest side of the residence hall to defrost was stolen. Felony Theft 5/13—Moore Hall—Two boxes of property left in the hallway outside the victim’s room for approximately eight hours were stolen. 5/17-Cotton Ginning Laboratory-An unknown brand electric hydraulic motor was stolen from a trailer parked outside the building. Public Intoxication Various Campus Locations-Ten individuals were charged with public intoxication. Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverage Various Campus Locations-Six individuals we cited for MIPs. Driving While Intoxicated/Possession of Dri Paraphernalia/No Insurance 5/22-An intoxicated motorist was arreste: During the inventory of the subject’s vehicle, brass pipe containing the residue of a substan: believed to be marijuana and a small portion ol cigarette containing suspected marijuana we found. The subject was jailed. Places Weapons Prohibited 5/1-Parking Area 77-During the inventory ol vehicle prior to tow by the Department of Parkin; Transit and Traffic Services, a Remington .270,; Winchester 30-30, a Marlin 30-30 and a 12 gall Winchester shotgun were found in the back sea: The owner was contacted and the weapons wen removed from campus. Indecent Exposure 5/13-Texas A&M Research Park-The victim entered the park and noticed another vehicle drive by and park a short distance in front of her vehicle. She walked to the far side of a large pond with her dogs. Someone called her name and asshe turned to face the subject, she observed him standing nude in front of his vehicle wearing only a straw cowboy hat. The victim was running backto her vehicle as the suspect fled the area. Arson 5/11-Blocker Building-A report of the smell ol gasoline led to the discovery of an intentionally set fire in the southeast stairwell. Two gasoline saturated areas on the third floor were also found The fire in the stairwell had extinguished itself College Station Fire Department personnel were notified to check the area. DANCE ARTS SOCIETY MEETING FOR SUMMER CLASSES Wednesday, June 1, 1994 7:00 p.m. Read Rm. 268 Sign up and Jazz Class following from 8-9 p.m. Aerobics and Step Classes M - Th 7-8 p.m. Jazz Classes W 8-9 p.m. FIRST OR SECOND SUMMER SESSION $20 BOTH SUMMER SESSIONS ONLY $35 *Bring Student I.D. to enter building* For more information, call Danedra 696-6804 4r EXCITING NEWS 41* nr SUMMER GRADUATES GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE NOW ON SALE ! 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