CONTACT LENSES ONLY QUALITY NAME BRANDS (Bausch & Lomb, Ciba, Barnes-Hind-Hydrocurve) Disposable Contact Lenses Available $ 118 00 TOTAL COST...includes EYE EXAM, FREE ALCON OPTI-FREE CARE KIT, AND TWO PAIR OF STANDARD $ 149 FLEXIBLE WEAR SOFT CON TACT LENSES. 00 TOTAL COST , includes EYE EXAM, FREE ALCON OPTI-FREE CARE KIT, AND FOUR PAIR OF STANDARD FLEXIBLE WEAR SOFT CONTACT LENSES. SAME DAY DELIVERY ON MOST LENSES. Call 846-0377 for Appointment CHARLES C. SCHROEPPEL, O.D., PC. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 505 University Dr. East, Suite 101 College Station, XX 77840 4 Blocks East of Texas Ave. & University Dr. Intersection Howdy CLASS OF ‘96! It is time for another Class Meeting WHOOP! We will see you on Thursday, March 2 8:00 * Rm. 502 Rudder The Indonesian Student Association presents: 'INDONESIAN iJaij March 8 - 9, 1995 “Destination of endless diversity 9-Cundreds of ethnic groups 9-Cundrects of [anguages ‘Thousands of istands But onCy OO^B ‘TiJYTIODsi , iX'POT^BSm... Explore INDONESIA at: AN EXHIBITION: People, Culture, Art, Architecture, and Development Flag Room, Memorial Student Center March 8, 1995 : 10:00 a.m. - 5:00p.m. March 9, 1995 : 9:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m. (free admission) DINNER & CULTURAL PERFORMANCE: Memorial Student Center March 9, 1995 Dinner : Room 224, 7:00 - 8:30p.m. Show : Room 201, 8:30 - 10:00p.m. Get your ticket for $8.00 at MSC Box Office or contact Lina @ 846-3782for further information Get your ticket and you could WIN A ROUND TRIP TICKET TO INDONESIA* with Garuda Indonesia Prei«nt«d and organized by Indonesian Student Association Supported In part by Jordan Institute for International Awareness *not applicable for Indonesian citizens WOODSTONE PRE-INVENTORY WAREHOUSE ROTHER’S We’re overstocked, we’ve moved to the lot! Friday, Saturday & Sunday March 3, 4, 5 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 901 Harvey Rd. Woodstone Center Discounted Books 50C & up r/e s r ^ ree k Page 2 • The Battalion T OCA I. 3c AY/ORI.D JL—/ W Thursday • March2,15) u r: sc Republicans search for key winning vote WASHINGTON (AP) — Delaying a showdown once again, Republicans labored Wednesday to find the single, elusive vote needed to rescue the balanced-budget amendment. Majority Leader Bob Dole said he might revive the issue at the height of the 1996 election season if it fails this time around. "This is no time for retreat,” Dole, R-Kan., said as the GOP bargained privately with a small group of wavering Democrats. The amendment stands at the core of the Republican drive to rein in government. The House approved a similar amendment, 300-132, late in January, the first big victory of the GOP’s conservative ‘‘Contract With America.” The measure would require a balanced budget by 2002, and demand a three-fifths vote of both houses to permit deficit spending thereafter. After a month-long debate, the Senate was scheduled to vote on the amendment Tuesday night. Dole abruptly postponed the showdown when supporters found themselves stuck at 66 votes, one shy of the two- thirds majority needed. Police arrest former Mexican leader’s kin MEXICO CITY (AP) — The laws of Mexican politics seemed as durable as the party that has ruled the country for 65 years: Acting presidents ignore the crimes of their predecessors. Former presidents are neither seen nor heard. But all that changed when President Ernesto Zedillo’s attorney general ordered the arrest of Raul Salinas de Gortari — brother of Carlos Salinas, who turned the presidency over to Zedillo on Dec. 1. The attorney general’s office Tuesday charged Raui Salinas with masterminding and financing the September assassination of Jose Francisco Ruiz Massieu, his former brother-in-law and the No. 2 man in the ruling party. On the same day, Carlos Salinas gave a series of televised interviews that rejected Zedillo’s attempts to blame him for the economic crisis that has shaken confidence in the government — blaming it instead on the decisions leading to a devaluation of the peso. The arrest of Raul Salinas, he said, is a blow “against the whole system born with an agreement among generals in 1928,” at the birth of the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party. Chris Holder/ special to The Battalion Will you be my friend? iss H Texas A&M freshman Thomas Mather expresses his love for Barney, the purple dinosaur, by strapping a plush version of the children’s television character to the grille of his truck. $ Financial Xips Good credit requires planning By Jason Zachary Special to The Battalion Purchasing by credit card has become a way of life for many students. The thought of buying now and paying later is appealing. Often credit card debt soon becomes dangerous as we begin to live beyond our parents’ al lowance or part-time paycheck. The major credit-card compa nies have saturated the college student market. They have done so for two main reasons: the likelihood that students will re main loyal customers, and be cause students are a relatively safe risk. Parents often repay if their children fail to do so. If you need to establish, or re build, your credit, here are some suggestions: • Apply for a private-label credit card from department stores such as Sears, Roebuck and Co. or J.C. Penney Co. Inc. Their criteria usually aren’t as stringent as that of major credit cards. Then, use the card, and make regular payments on time — but don’t carry a balance. Most department-store cards also carry interest charges ranging from 19 percent to 22 percent. • Apply for a secured credit card. These cards often requirti annual fees and carry high nance charges. • Establish a savings accountjm — and a relationship — with your local bank. Remember: The best way build credit and stay out of debi is to pay your balance in full. fexa serve iliti hen ish hi endec ed CASH SPRING BREAK? Earn cash for your travels while helping to save lives by donating your plasma Call us today for information and an appointment! Westgate Plasma Center 4223 Wellborn Rd. 846-8855 MWF 8:00 - 3:00 T-TH 9:00 - 6:00 NEW EXPANDED PARKING AREA Ever thought ahout a career in publishing? Develop skills itn Shuttle Bus News: Bus Operations will stop its regular bus service at 6:00 p.m. March 10, 1995. Bus service will be provided during Spring Break, March 13 through March 15, 1995, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The schedule is as follows: For on campus transportation there will be 2 Rudder buses in service. To arrange rides to and from campus passengers will need to Dial-a-Ride at 847-RIDE or 847-7433, Passengers requesting paratransit transportation need to contact Bus Operations at 845-1971 before March 10, 1995 to schedule rides. 9 C/5 Watch for PTTS updates in the Battalion, each Monday and Thursday! Were doing our best to keep you informed of activities and events that could impact ^ your parking and transportation needs. For more information, call our parking coun- ^ selors at 862-PARK or Shuttle Bus Operators at 845-1971. 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