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Publicity Continued from Page 1 “A student needs to be able to be proud to say they attend University X,” he said. “Stu dents should not have to justify their decision.” Black said A&M’s recent problems have far reaching ef fects throughout the state. “That’s something even stu dents at this university are very concerned about,” he said. Brooke Leslie, A&M student body president, said the media attention can be positive for students. “It’s made me more loyal to A&M,” Leslie said. “It makes me want to work even harder to help improve A&M’s image.” She said recent changes in the University’s administration Hostel Continued from Page 1 Hall and eating in the Com mons Dining Center. Lynch said he likes the food and the treatment he and his wife have received this week. “Everyone has been really nice to us,” he said. “The food is great. There is so much food that I could sit there and eat all day.” Aggie Hostel has brought many old friends together. Fritz Boedeker, Class of ’47, came to Aggie Hostel planning to room alone, but he ran into Bill Rilat. Boedecker and Riley became friends while in the G-Battery outfit of the Corps of Cadets. The two are rooming to gether this week, reliving old times and talking about mutu al friends, Boedeker said. Rilat said that although the campus has changed, the stu dents are still friendly and helpful. However, he is disappoint ed in the number reduction of members in the Corps of Cadets, “All of the changes are great,” he said. “The only thing that bothers me is how the cadet corps has shrunk.” Boedecker agrees that more people should join the Corps. “I would like to see more people in the Corps,” he said. “It builds character.” ‘ The Aggie Hostel partici pants are escorted by 20 stu- will positively reflect on the school’s image. “I’m a firm believer that when you bring in a fresh face with fresh ideas, that is a positive,” she said. “It’s important that we can clean up our reputation and start living by the code of honor.” Dr. Ray Bowen, A&M presi dent, said students are not like ly to be affected by the recent problems. “I don’t think students will be affected,” Bowen said. “It might affect some parental decisions. The key is how long it persists. “We overplay these issues,” he said. “If you look at any uni versity of comparable size, you’ll find similar problems. “I think we’re on the other side of the curve,” he said. “We’re making improvements.” Mary Nan West, chairman of the Board of Regents, said the problems are not a factor for students. dent hosts. The hosts spend time with the participants and show them what student life today is like. Host Scott Jeffcoat, a se nior biomedical science major, said that in many cases the former students find that stu dent life hasn’t changed much. Jeffcoat said he likes meet ing former students who made Texas A&M what it is today. “We consider these people visitors to campus, but many times they know more about campus and A&M traditions than we do,” he said. "They were here when many of these traditions were established.” Aggie Hostel coordinator, Wynn Rosser, said he thinks the student hosts are an asset to the program. "The hosts and the partici pants really enjoy visiting with each other,” he said. “They have a kind of grand parent-grandchild bond.” Aggie Hostel is based on the Elder Hostel program at other universities. Unlike Elder Hostel, which is limited to the classroom, Aggie Hostel includes social activities and student hosts. “We think we have taken Elder Hostel to a higher lev el,” Rosser said. “We treat the participants like kings and queens.” Joe Taylor, Class of ’47, ' said he appreciates the treat ment he has been given. “Once you come, you want to come back again,” he said. “I think we’re going through a bad period right now,” West said. “I think A&M will pull through this and be better for it. “An institution is no different from a human being,” she said. “We learn through adversity.” Dr. A. Benton Cocanougher, A&M interim senior vice presi dent and provost, said students are more concerned with acade mics than with negative publicity. “Our top priority is always on academic programs,” he said. “I don’t think the publicity is hav ing a negative effect on students because our academic programs are in place and running good.” He said the situation needs to be kept in perspective. “There are a great number of things going on at this universi ty and the majority of them are very beneficial,” he said. “It’s important that we not lose our perspective.” Water Continued from Page 1 one fails,” he said. “There is al ways one more unit on reserve for when one does fail, and right now the problem is there’s not. “The good news is we have had a lot of response from the memo that was sent out. People have been calling in offering ad ditional suggestions. I’m real excited about the cooperation and support people have given us, and with that kind of sup port, we’ll make it until the end of the summer.” Sugg said both problems were anticipated, but neither was ex pected to happen so soon. A&M has a fund to replace cooling units, but Sugg said he is unsure whether or not financing a new unit would happen before the end of the summer. Charles Darnell, energy man ager in Physical Plant, works to alleviate problems such as cool water shortages by looking for ways that the University can bet ter conserve energy. “Right now, I am touring buildings with engineers, re viewing lighting projects that can help our cooling capacity needs,” he said. Darnell said everyone can help alleviate future problems. He encourages people to shut off lights and computers to con serve energy. He also advises people to keep blinds shut. “Some people have adjustable thermostats, and we have asked that they turn their thermostats to 75 degrees,” Darnell said. “A little bit goes a long way because of the large space.” Tubularman Wednesday Student Counseling Service, Center for Career Planning: How to choose a major workshop. Meets from 1:30 - 3:30 P.M. at Henderson Hall. Call the Center for Career Planning at 845-4427 for more information. Study Abroad Programs: Informational meeting for TAMU study abroad program to Italy during spring ‘95. Meets at 251 Bizzell Hall West 2:00 P.M. Call Jenny at 845-0544 for more information. Thursday Muslim Student’s Association: Islam 101: An informal discussion group on Islam. Everybody is invited. Meets from 4:00-6:00 P.M. at MSC Flagroom. Call Noaman at 846- 5199 for more information. G.L.B.A. (Gay, Lesbian Bisexual Aggies): We will bf voting in a new treasurer and giving out the schedule ol events for the rest of ths summer. 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