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i e 2 • The Battalion (^ampus Tuesday* January 17,1) Tut More Aggie participation needed for continued success of yearbook mr Health Tips ■ ■ Consider strengths, weaknesse when declaring resolutions Q Despite numerous name changes, the A&M yearbook celebrates its 100th year. By Gretchen Perrenot The Battalion The Aggieland, Texas A&M University’s yearbook and the largest yearbook in the nation, celebrates its 100th year with a new look. Diana Hodges, editor of Aggieland 1995, said this year’s book will reflect a more modern style. “It will be for the year 1995, as opposed to 1970,” Hodges said. “It will be some thing the University has never seen before, but I think it will be well-received.” The theme for Aggieland 1995 is “Histo ry in the Making.” It will feature the Ag- gieland’s 100th year, as well as the 100th year for football and the band, she said. Carey Eagan, academic designer for the Aggieland 1995, said Hodges has kept with the tradition of the book. “It has the same old Aggie feel, but with some new aspects,” Eagan said. “It’s not the same old book.” The Aggieland has evolved throughout its 100 years, with different looks and two name changes. The first issue was pro duced in 1895 and was called the “Olio”, an Italian term meaning “a miscellaneous mixture.” A staff of eight editors and four design ers produced the 133 pages of the “Olio’s” first and last issue. Eight years later, A&M’s next yearbook was produced and called the “Longhorn.” “The name ‘Longhorn’ was originally chosen because it represented the state of Texas and it was associated with agricul ture,” Earl Glenn Rose, class of ‘49, said in a 1990 article in The Battalion. In 1949, the yearbook’s name was changed once again, this time by popular consent of the student body. The Battalion ran several articles con cerning the name change. One article asked the students if they would choose the name “Longhorn” for the yearbook if it had never had a name. Suggested names for the book were “Reveille,” “Twelfth Man,” “Bonfire,” “The Spirit of Aggieland,” “Final Review” and the winner, “Aggieland.” When the University of Texas ran a sto ry in the Daily Texan, the student body newspaper, the headline read: “What’s this about the Aggies changing their yearbook name because they don’t like Longhorns?” It was said that a fellow Aggie replied: “We don’t do things to upset t-sips. We do things to please Aggies.” Hodges said she believes the changes for 1995 will please today’s Aggies. She also said that although the Aggieland is impres sive to other universities in size and quali ty, A&M student interest is declining. The circulation has decreased from 13,000 to 13.000 in the last ten years, Hodge;-; said, and 2,000 class pictures rep resent A&M’s 43,000 students. Hodges said that not buying a yearbook or having one’s picture included is a “missed opportunity” to own a history of one’s years at A&M. “Ten years down the road it is too late to get one,” she said. “We are fortunate in that we still have a yearbook. A lot of schools don’t.” The University of Texas almost lost their yearbook, Hodges said, and they only sell 2,000 copies per year. The Aggieland has grown to become the nation’s largest yearbook. ‘We’ve lasted this 100 years and I hope By Sharon Drumheller A.P. Beltel Health Center we last 100 more,” Hodges said. Nick Rodnicki/THE Battalion Junior Diana Hodges, the 1995 Aggieland editor, sits among past and present Aggieland yearbooks. “This year I’m going to exercise more!” "This year I’m going! cut down on fat in my diet.” “This year I’m going to drink “This year I’m ...” Does any of this sound familiar? Yes Aggies, it’s that timeo: year again; the time to make those dreaded New Year’s Resolt tions. You know, the ones people hardly ever keep longer that the month of January? Well, don’t despair, here are some tips! help you make and keep those resolutions for a healthier happier you! Making a lasting change in your life takes some work. First, you must gather pertinent information. For instance, if you are interested in limiting your dietary intake, you should first ana lyze how much fat is in your diet now. Then you could find out how much fat is necessary in your diet considering your age, body shape and size, activity level and daily caloric intake. After you have gathered good, credible information on thetopit of your resolution, the second step is to know and understarc yourself. You are unique; only you can know what is best for you You should appreciate your own strengths and weaknesses and familiarize yourself with the beliefs, values and attitudes that may affect your health. Your personal feelings are very much a part of all your health decisions and you should be honest with yourself about your needs and desires. After you have gathered information and examined your owr. personal beliefs, you will be ready to create a plan of action. Once you have made the decision to make a change in your life, it car be overwhelming, especially if it is a big goal. The best way to avoid overload is to set small, reasonable ob jectives that, when accomplished, all add up to the larger goal To make an objective measurable, you should establish a time line. Also, specify exactly how you will reach your goals. Let’s say you have resolved to manage stress better this semes ter. You could set up a list of objectives as follows: By the end of January I will: • allow 15 minutes a day for me and me alone • make a “To Do” list every night for the next day • exercise once a week for a period of 20 to 30 minutes By the end of February I will: • exercise twice a week for 20 to 30 minutes • maintain a calendar listing all my responsibilities By the end of March I will: • complete preliminary research for all major projects By the end of the semester I will: • exercise three times a week for 20 to 30 minutes • allow 30 minutes a day for me and me alone By followdng these three steps you wall be well on your way to lasting behavior changes. Being healthy is a continuous process and if you are always striving to be a healthy, well-balanced per son then you are a success! For more information on any health topic or to schedule a pro gram, please contact the Health Education Center, A.P. Beute 1 Health Center at 845-1341. 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