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H £ RAIN STICKS • BATH OILS « WINDCHIMES *• INCENSE § LAVA LAMPS • AFRICAN ART g S* BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY 6c GIFTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Q More than 150,000 college students hit the beach for adventures in Padre Island. ifiP THIS WEEK AT THE Cantina RESEARCH INFECTED WOUND STUDY VIP Research is seeking individuals, 8 yrs. of age or older, with infected wounds for a 3-wk. research study of an investigational antibiotic cream. Qualified participants will receive free study medication, study ipplies, & medical exams. $100 ill be su will be paid to qualified volunteers who enroll and complet this study. For more information, call: VOLUNTEERS IN PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH, INC. riLWiU 823-2368 201 W. 26th St.., Downtown Bryan For Party Rentals call Willie, 822-3743 after 4 p.m. Mon., - Sat. Drink Specials Wed. & Thurs. 5-10 pm Open 5 pm - 1 am Wed. - Sat. 18 and older welcome TUESDAY 03/07 COWBOY MOLTIH ^ £ w/Sunflower 4 Alternative Rock $6 WEDNESDAY 03/08 dosed foe- forivrartis joeirty Call S22-3V43 for more irrfo. THURSDAY 03/09 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (AP) — First the airline lost their luggage. Then Cory Lukins and Jill Murdock felt that the shuttle service over charged them. Then a blown boiler at their hotel forced them to switch to another place. Everything was just starting to look up — until someone stole their credit cards, two cameras and about $300 in cash and trav eler’s checks. What are they going to do now? “Just go have another beer. We decided to put it all behind us,” Ms. Lukins said. “It’s got to get better,” adds Murdock. Now that’s the spirit of Spring Break 1995. Chilly, foggy and rainy weather that hung over South Padre Island the entire week end opened up Monday to sun shine and gentle breezes, send ing hordes of college students to the beach. “Girls are out in their suits, the sun is blaring, alcohol is flowing,” summed up Brandon Sandler, 20, of Michigan State University. Lukins and Murdock, both 20, traveling with four other stu dents from Northwest Missouri State University, had plenty of optimism to spare as they took care of the details of reporting the theft. Among all six, they said they still have enough money to en joy the week. And hey, the hotel that can celed their reservation is making up the difference for them to stay the rest of the week at Radisson Resort South Padre, one of the best hotels on the island. Airline employees showed up with their luggage. And even though they ended up paying $165 for the shuttle ride instead of the $90 they thought they owed, they got their peace of mind by telling off the driver. This week brings the first wave of an estimated 150,000 college students to South Padre Island for some sunshine and beer-fueled indulgence. The par ty reaches a peak next weekend when the University of Texas and Texas A&M University be gin spring break. Police Chief E.E. Eunice said most students were be- being raped in a parking lot. “Because of the state ofim motion of the three snsnerfs. VvJ ;s< )F ication of the three suspectsj the victim, we haven’t been^ to talk to them,” Eunice said. On Sunday, a studentft Germantown, Wis., fell tin floors from a condominium cony. Michael E. Edwards, was in stable condition Mons after undergoing surgery Valley Regional Medical Cem in Brownsville. . Such incidents demonstra * Q the need for students to stay, der control, said Effy Popoil ve s y 20-year-old student from University of Indianapolis. Mj-hea “I think the most importiMndon thing is not to get druiht n “I she said. “We have a rule: Alwayssfe or k.” ave a Oop thos having well so far, but already his department has responded to some serious incidents. Three students, ages 21-24, were arrested for sexual battery Monday after police received a re port from a witness of a woman together and all the time know where we are,” added! schoolmate, Nancy Weme,20, Michael Thessin, a 21-yeilood old who goes to Purdue Univa lutus sity, is splitting a $3,000-a-wea llenes hotel room with 11 other peopit ssult “People are sleeping ont!: finiti floor, but that’s alright,” hese “You’ve got to get out of India: ngoff or you’ll go insane.” .Health 1 ips Last Chance SKI S.A-L.E t-necks $9. 95 30% - 40% OFF All Ski Wear and Accessories Sale Ends 03-11-95 tri-state SPORTING GOODS 3600 Old College Rd. Bryan =4 with Billy White Trio Rock $6 FRIDAY 03/10 Leave room in the suitcase for a bit of common onger nore o ids w hon if our We’ vhen 1 jure, i sense By Judy Priddy A.P. Bkutel Health Center Rhythm & Blues $8 SATURDAY 03/11 m oris Motown/Soul Review $8. Cover Low in Cost, High in Results That's Classified. Read and Use Them. The Battalion Spring break is almost here! All over campus, the buzz words are ski ing, party, packed powder, Cancun, tanning. Winter Park, Crested Butte and South Padre. These are the things great spring breaks are made of. Fatigue, dehydration, skin cancer, alcohol, pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases can also be associated with and ruin a spring break. So, before you start packing, let’s re view some common-sense practices that can keep you safe and healthy over the break. To prevent feeling fatigued during spring break, your body needs energy. The most ef ficient way to maintain a high energy level is with a diet that obtains 60 percent or more of its calories from carbohydrates. Foods such as pastas, breads, fruits and cereals are excellent sources of carbohy drates. When snacking, choose carbohy drates. Sugary foods provide a quick energy burst but soon wear off, causing a swing in blood sugar and often dizziness or fatigue. Whether you are headed for the beach or the slopes, you will probably perspire over spring break and lose water. Water is a par ticular concern in high heat environments. Insufficient water can lead to problems including dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. To help avoid these conditions, over-hy drate before going into the sun, replace lost water with water or water-based drinks, limit alcohol consumption in the heat, and stay in the shade during the heat of the day. Staying in the shade during the hottest part of the day, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., also decreases the chances of developing skin cancer or other side effects such as prema ture skin aging or cataracts. So take care of your skin by covering up with a wide-brimmed hat and a bandanna for your neck. Use sunscreen with a Sun Protec tive Factor of 15 or higher. Apply sunscreen at least an hour before going into the sun and again after swimming or perspiring. Beware of high altitudes. With less at mosphere to filter out the ultraviolet rays, risk is increased. Don’t assume cloudy days are safe , 80 per- thz cent of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can clouds. A great and safe way to get tanned look is to use the self-tanning creair; marketed by several cosmetic companies. Let’s face it, alcohol is a highly-abusec drug over spring break. Know your limits In the party atmosphere, this canbedit ficult. Staying in control during situations involving alcohol requires setting realistic limits and sticking to them. If you drink do so in moderation. Also, don’t drink anal drive or let a friend drive drunk Questions about STDs the week after spring break suggest that more is going on out there than surfing and skiing. But why risk infection or pregnancy when preventive measures are available? Natu rally, abstinence is the only sure-fire method for preventing both STDs and pregnancy. If, however, you choose to have sex, he: are a few tips to remember: always use condom, always use a spermicide, know your partner, do not have sex with anyone who has STD symptoms and limit your partners. Spring break is a time to chill out. Have fun, but be responsible. 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