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Curtis Seidlits, D-Sherman, that would allow competition in local phone service for the first time in Texas is likely to be voted out of the House State Affairs Committee soon, Laney said. “I think it will go through the House fairly rapidly,” Laney told a convention of Texas Daily Newspaper Association members. The bill has been at the center of one of the Legislature’s biggest fights. The battle focuses on whether local telephone services should continue being delivered to Texans by monopoly compa nies regulated by the state or if regula tions should be loosened to allow new competitors into the market. What lawmakers are considering is giving up much state control over tele phone rates and phone company profits in return for the ultimate arrival of high- tech services such as banking and shop ping from home computers. Seidlits’ bill would freeze local phone rates, allow competition and free phone companies from most rate regulation. It includes a series of safeguards designed to protect both the phone companies and their new competitors as they jump into a changing marketplace. Newspapers and Southwestern Bell, which both want to use phone lines to offer news services over computers, reached a tentative agreement last week on what the state’s new photl laws should look like. Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock told represent! tives of state’s daily newspapers on Mol day, “When the bill gets over to the Stf ate we’re going to take a look at it. I c l assure you we do not want to do anythiJ to break the harmonious relationstl that you have, apparently, with Southwestern Bell people.” Burl Osborne, publisher and editor The Dallas Morning News, has been t gotiating on behalf of the Texas newsp per industry in the telecommunicatior discussions. Vol. iSlf ll ■ I 11| ■■l Regents: Appointees await approval Continued from Page 1 Allen said. 1963 prevent criticisms it has faced in the past. “We need to be sure the Universi ty System avoids troublesome prob lems that result in sometimes un just, yet still negative criticisms that the Board has faced in the recent past,” Allen said. “I’m sure that’s a goal of the entire Board.” Allen said he believes the three men Bush named to the Board have the tal ents that the job requires. “We three appointees all have expe rience in areas, and such broad experi ence, that we should be able to respond in positive and constructive ways to problems or opportunities that might come before the Board, Powell graduated in bachelor’s degree in economics West Texas State University, whidi now West Texas A&M University. Dr. Barry Thompson, chancello the A&M System, said he consie the appointees truly outstanding. “I know each of them personally. I’m very enthused about the nomincs Thompson said. “They’re all very: vice-oriented, so our service ager. will benefit from the appointments., they’re all very committed to impr: ing the opportunities for education our students.” The next Board of Regents meet which was re-scheduled fromli week, will be held Thursday, Apr; and Friday, April 7. Debate: Candidates discuss platform Continued from Page 1 STUDENT BODY ELECTIONS Roger Hsieh/THF. Battalion 3-D Art Eleanor von Tungeln’s “Shifting Blocks” Women’s Week Art Exhibit on display at is one of many works done by women at the the Langford Architecture Art Gallery Room. Wilson said he has had a diversified leadership experience by being involved with the Southwestern Black Student Leadership Conference, Student Engi neering Council and as vice president for the student body. Washington said he has gained experience through his positions as president of a fraternity, involvement with the SBSLC and his work as a student senator. Boenig said his experi ence has mainly been focused on student government, with four years of involvement with the c II □ s Student Senate, including speaker of the Student Senate this past year. Baggett, who has been involved" the Corps of Cadets, Class Counci. Bonfire, said he believes experiem as important as caring for Texas At Livingston said he didn’t wa compare resumes with thee candidates. “I haven’t spent myect time in student govemme:. Livingston said. Tvefe experiencing campus life: everyone else.” At the end of the for; the candidates for jur and senior yell leaderspi about themselves and til qualifications for yell leader i h Both groups then led the;' larg dience in a yell. mg Mai den H erag the i in < hoi By X Hhe 1995 Class Agent Candidates Class Agents serve as part of the volunteer leadership of The Association of Former Students. They are elected by their classmates and serve five year terms. This position is important because responsibilities include serving as a liaison between their Class, The Association of Former Students and the University. Additionally, Class Agents write Class Newsletters, organize Class Reunions and are voting members of the Association’s Council. Class Agents will he elected in the Student Body Flections to be held March 29 and 30. Matt Good: Fightin’ Texas Aggie Fish Drill Team; Traditions Council Awareness Subcommittee; Marine Corps Officer Candidate Special Achievement (OCA) Kris Rapp: Member 1994-95 Muster Committee; Fish Camp 1993-94 Co-Chair; Fish Camp 1992-93 Counselor Jody Ray Mask: Aggie Bonfire Coordinator (REDPOT) 1993-94; Parson’s Mounted Cavalry 1992-95; Fish Camp Counselor 1992-94 We are the Class of 1995. We are proud of our accomplishments, loyal to our heritage and unified in preserving the tradition at A&M. As a group we have cultivated these qualities and succeeded in making the Fightin’ Class of 1995 a motivated entity that is ready for the challenges that lay ahead. And although we will be moving on, in the months to come, we will never be alone, because as members of the Class of ’95, we are part of the Aggie family. This continuous source of support and loyalty is why we, Matt Good, Kris Rapp and Jody Mask, have chosen to run as a team for class agent. We feel that it is our duty to help maintain this source of support for our class and to ensure that the class of ’95 never forgets the spirit and dedication that we share. As for our credentials, we have been consistently involved at A&M for our entire career here. From Bonfire to Fish Camp to Traditions Council, we have contributed willingly and having done so, learned specific skills that are necessary to be effective class agents. We are dedicated, organized, responsible and motivated for this position. Our goal is to take our class into the 21— century with the same ideas and loyalties with which we graduated. A&M gave us four years of memories, now we, as your class agents want to continue this tradition. -Thank You and Gig’em ao th< in v key Ha ~~ Hoc ■ vote met Jeb Jones: Class of ’95 President (2 yrs); Student Senator (2 yrs); Buck Weirus Spirit Award Jennifer Watkins: Traditions Council Chair; Fish Camp Chairperson (2 yrs); Buck Weirus Spirit Award Trent Ashby: Senior Yell Leader; Class of ’95 Treasurer; Texas A&M University Student Senate External Affairs Chair (1993-94) The Class of ’95 has had a significant impact on the Spirit of Aggieland and the Spirit of Aggieland has had tremendous impact on the Class of ’95. As a result of the Spirit’s influence on our lives, we as student leaders have given an undying effort to serving Aggieland for the past four years and are eager to continue for the next five. We are the motivated Class Agent team composed of Trent Ashby, Jeb Jones, and Jennifer Watkins. Soon we, the Class of ’95, will enter the long-awaited role of Former Students of Texas A&M University — a title not to be taken lightly, for it was this role that brought about the motivation for Aggie Muster, the Aggie Ring, and the Class Agent position itself. Becoming a Former Student is one of A&M’s oldest and most cherished traditions. It is also one of the most inclusive in that we all become a part of the “Old Ag” family. With this understanding, we as a Class Agent Team have committed ourselves to unifying the Class of ’95 in the spirit of camaraderie that has made the Aggie Spirit world-renowned. Our leadership contributions have given us a reputation of loyalty and service to the Spirit of Aggieland and especially to the Class of ’95. The Class of ’95 built the last Bonfire on Duncan Field. We rebuilt Bonfire in seven days. We won every game we played on Kyle Field. We truly have a “Spirit can ne’er be told.” We — Trent, Jeb, and Jennifer — want to be your Class Agents. - Gig’em lim Cody Burke: Class of ’95 President (Senior Yr); Traditions Council Sub Chair; Student Senate Kristen A. IVevius: Class Gift Co-Chair; MSC Hospitality/Development Executive; Traditions Council (2 yrs) Toby Boenig: Speaker of the Student Senate; Speaker Pro-Tempore of the Student Senate; Ag Council Can you imagine losing touch with all of the friendships you have built in the past four years? We can’t. And we won’t. As your Class Agents, we will be committed to keeping and strengthening a bond among the Class of ’95 throtigh our lives as former students. The Class of 1995 is an emblem implanted not only on all of our rings, but in our hearts. We feel that the Class of ’95 should not a scrapbook that closes the day we graduate; we are a part of Texas A&M’s rich history that should never be forgotten. As your Class Agents, we will be the bridge that connects you to Aggieland by use of illustrated newsletters, class reunions, game-day picnics, job resource networks, directories, a successful class gift implementation, and many other exciting events never done before. For four years all three of us have been highly involved leaders in a variety of organizations. That hard work, motivation, and attitude of service has enabled our paths to come together and present to you a team of close friends that live the “work hard, play hard” ethic. From the day you stepped onto campus through the day your name is called at Muster, you know you will always be an Aggie. Just as important, we want you to always hold dear your membership in the Fightin Texas Aggie Class of ’95.