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HOME EVENTS Football October 14 vs. SMU 1 p.m. Volleyball POST OAK MALL INVITATIONAL September 22 & 23 Soccer POST OAK MALL INVITATIONAL September 29 & October 1 Go to Whataburger for special registrations! 7-8 p.m. Thursday on WTAW Radio The R.C. Slocum Call In Show Tickets for all sports: 845-2311 $ 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 FLEXIBLE WEAR SOFT CONTACT LENSES. $ 149 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. Cali 846-0377 for Appointment CHARLES C. SCHROEPPEL, O.D., PC. DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY 505 University Dr. East, Suite 101 College Station, TX 77840 4 Blocks East of Texas Ave. & University Dr. Intersection Page 12 • The Battalion 'What’s up Monday • September 18,1; T Monday TAMU Powerlifting Team: A powerlifting workout will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Rec. Center, free weights room. New mem bers are invited to join and see what we're about. For more in formation call Dean at 693-6166 or Thomas at 696-1 242. AGGIME - Texas A&M Japan ese animation fans: Free screen ing of Japanese animation (ani- me) will be held from 7:00-9:30 p.m. in the LRD, 6th floor, Evans Library. This week: Maison Ikkokv #17; Gundam 0083, Star dust Memory, part 3; Feature TBA. For more information call John at 696-0704 or -0835. Student Counseling Service - Hispanic Student Group: A place to discuss issues and con cerns related to being a Hispan- ic/Latino(a) student at Texas A&M is in Flenderson Flail from 5:15-6:30 p.m. Support and Confidentiality are emphasized. For more information call Dr. Juan Riker at 845-4427, ext 1 34. Intervarsity Christian Fellow ship: An inter-denominational Bible study will be held at 8:00 p.m. in Fowler, Hughes, Keath- ley, DG, Walton, and Haas. For more information call Mike or Je remy at 847-6408. Class of 1997 Service Com mittee: There will be a meeting held at 7:30 p.m. in Hullabaloo. For more information call Andrea at 764-2987. Angel Flight/Silver Wings: A new member meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Military Sciences Building. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. For details contact Kristen at 764-9703. TAMU Road Runners: Daily runs of 2-4 miles will be held at 6 p.m. on week days. Meet in front of G. Rollie White. For in formation contact Tim Akers at 693-0258. Europe Club: There will be a general meeting at 10:00 p.m. in Fitzwillies. For more information call Christopher at 696-5397. Women's Lacrosse: There will be a practice held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Polo fields across from Zachry. It is open to anyone who is interested in playing; no experience neces sary. For more infor-mation call Nicole at 693-8805. NAACP: There will be a gen eral meeting held at 8:30 p.m. in room 301 of Rudder. Society of Mexican American Engineers & Scientists (MAES): At 7:00 p.m., in Zachry 102, guest speaker Michelle Mosley will talk about MBA opportuni ties; T-shirts available; Fortune 500 registration. Everyone is in vited. For more information call Tricia at 847-8425 or Carissa at 694-8142. CSA - St. Mary's Youth Retreat Team: A planning meeting will be held at 9:00 p.m. in St. Mary's Stu dent Center. For more information call Kathy at 847-2454. Computing and Information Services (CIS): A CIS Short Course, Introduction to the Emacs Text Editor, will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in room 1 1 6 of the Bright Building. For more infor mation call 845-9325 or-8425. Beta Tau Omega (An Asian- American Fraternity): An infor mational meeting/Potluck dinner will be held at 7:30 p.m. in room 231 of the MSC. For more infor mation call Arnold at 693-0842. Hindu Students Council: A Welcome Back Program with a guest speaker and dinner (Indian Food) will be held from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. in room 201 of the MSC. For more information call Ruturaaj at 693-3411. TAMU Bowling Club: Rook ie's Nile Out league will be bowling at 7:00 p.m. in the MSC Bowling Lanes. Sign-up your team at the MSC Bowling Lanes or call Kevin at 847-1 399. Sigma Tau Delta: There will be a general meeting at 8:30 p.m. in room 402 Rudder. For more infor mation call Laurie at 847-2138. Monterey Tech Exchange Committee: An important meeting to finalize who is going to Monterey will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Northside Housing Office (Al-lounge). Please at tend if you plan on going. Re member, we need your money. For more information call Michael at 845-4768. Caribbean Students Associa tions: A general meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. in Bizzell Hall- West-Basement. All nationalities welcome. For more information call Gavind at 693-8384. Texas Environmental Action Coalition: There will be a gener al meeting to discuss plans for fu ture events of the semester at 7:30 p.m. in room 202 of Francis Hall. For more information call Carrie at 696-8846 or Courtney at 764-7697. Career Center: A Successful Interviewing Seminar will be held at 12 noon in room 302 of Rudder. For more information call 845-5139. Career Center: A Co-op Ori entation will be held at 2:00 p.m. in room 504 of Rudder. Call 845-5139 to sign-up or for more information. Career Center: A Resume Writing Seminar will be held at 3:00 p.m. in room 404 of Rud der. For more information call 845-5139. Career Center: A Placement Orientation will be held at 5:30 p.m. in room 301 of Rudder. For more information call 845-51 39. Class of 1997 Fundraising Committee: A meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the MSC Flag Room. Meetings will be held every other Monday. For more information call 847-7304. Kappa Delta Chi: We will he playing fun games so we can learn more about one another at 7:00 p.m. in room 402 of Rud der. For more information call Michelle at 693-3456. Beta Alpha Psi & Accounii Society: "Meet the Firms Nij will be held at 7:30 p.m.in MSC, rooms 21 2-224. Tin; an opportunity for you lo| come acquainted with the! Six and industry firms. ness attire please. Career Counseling & Test Center/Student Counselings * vice: 1 here will be a "Using-, Jn interests in career decisionir, ing" workshop from 10:30-11: a.m. in Henderson Hall/Stuo Counseling Service. Testingis quired. For more informal, ( all SCS at 845-4427, ext. 101 Tuesday Texas A&M College Repu: cans: A guest lecture by|i Doggett, III on Multicultural will he held at 8:30 p.m. ini der 601. For more informal- call Kimberly at 823-3429. TAMU Powerlifting Teat power lilting workout will bell at 7:00 p.m. in the Rec. Cen tree weights room. New me bers are invited to join and: wli.it we're about. For more formation call Dean at 693-61 or Thomas at 696-1242. Conservative Coalitiona Students for America: Cu speaker )im Evans, authoi Where Liberal Go To Die,* speak at 8:30 p.m. in 110 Kola on insensitivity training andte questions. All are welcome! National Association of Bk Journalists: The first get; meeting will lie held from71 8:00 p.m. in Reed McDor;: room 003. For more inform: call Jemia at 847-8473. Vol L □ 1 sy ha th ha sil de cr By Th du in de se sp Fi What's Up is a Battalion? vice that lists non-profit slia and faculty events and activa Items should be submitted: later than three days in adva: of the desired run date. Applii lion deadlines and notices! not events and will not be run What's Up. If you havea questions, please call the ne»- room at 845-3313. I ( REC SPORTy Intramurals • Sport Clubs • Outdoor Adventures • Fitness • Aquatics Bl Ti Why n Sy Dennis Corrington M y philosophy is that each individual needs to establish a balanced lifestyle. I really believe in the wellness concept. From my point of view, sports and recreation make you productive in all other phases of life. We are fortunate that, as an educational institution, Texas A&M also values learning experiences that occur outside the classroom. Sports offers personal development and leadership training through competitive play and officiating. In addition, outdoor recreation teaches respect for nature. As Director of the Department of Recreational Sports, I want to create a wide variety of activities that will appeal to the various students here at Texas A&M. What fits one person might not fit the other. Our intramural and sports club programs provide an outlet for the competitive spirit that so many students arrive at Texas A&M with,while teaching coopera tion. Rec Sports is not only about athletics. Our purpose is to create a spot for recreation and play in everyone’s life. With our fitness and outdoor adventure programs, we can help students find an interest in recreation and play. With the new Rec Center, we have many opportunities for drop in recreation and relaxation. This new facility has resulted in a significant change in culture for the university. We now see over 5000 people a day involved in recreation compared to 700 previously. We are committed to offer the best quality of facilities and programs for the best student bod^HnAh^ountr^^^^^^^^^ Students tackle excitment with intramurals T he beginning of a new school year opens another exciting season of one of the biggest intramural programs in the country. Texas A&M currently plans for over 62 intramural events throughout the year. The Department of Recreational Sports is the home of A&M's intramurals program. "We provide sports for everyone, of ficials and players, and we are always open to new sports." Intramurals Di rector, James Weiford said. Students compete in classes suited to their skill and ability. Classes of competition range from A--highly competative to D—fun and recreation. Additionally, there are events for men, women and co-recreational partici pants. Intramurals are not only open to students. Faculty, staff, their spouses and adult dependants can also play. Participants are encouraged to play in as many intramural events as pos sible. The Department of Recreational Sports schedules intramural events all year, so there are many opportunities to play different sports. In fact, many students feel that playing intramural sports is the most affordable entertain ment in college. “Intramurals are an inexpensive way to have fun socially, yet they are still very competitive activities,” intramu ral participant, Mark Mannes said. “Intramurals serve as an outlet from the basic college routine and keep you physically fit. It helps feed my com petitive nature.” Intramural participant D. D. Adamcik noted that Bryan/College Station’s limited night-life keeps her playing intramurals. “I really don’t like to dance and the thing to do around here is dancing,” Adamcik said. “I'd rather play athlet ics!” For those interested in an exciting night life, new friends, a competitive edge or even a job officiating, look to the intramurals program located right here on campus. For information about upcoming in tramural games, call 845-7826 or visit the intramurals desk at the Student Rec reation Center. Intramural Registration Dates Sport Open Close Fee Golf Today Sept. 26 * Putt-Putt Golf Singles Today Sept. 26 $2 Tennis Today Sept. 26 Free Preseason Outdoor Soccer Today Sept. 26 $10 Outdoor Soccer Today Sept. 26 $30 Preseason Volleyball Sept. 25 Oct. 3 $5 Volleyball Sept. 25 Oct. 3 $30 Racquetball Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Free Handball Oct. 2 Oct. 10 Free * Green Fee Sport Clubs A Competative Edge A t the crack of dawn every weekend, a special group of Aggies pull themselves out of bed, stuff their duffel bags, fill their water bottles, and proudly drape themselves With the dark maroon logo of Texas A&M. All of this is done in preparaton for their venture into the fierce, teeth grinding inter-collegiate competition of Sports Clubs. These teams are recognized student organizations that are selec tively administered by the Depart ment of Recreational Sports. Cur rently, thirty-one sport clubs exist at Texas A&M, ranging from ulti mate frisbee and lacrosse to polo and sailing. “There are lots of sports that we have that I would consider non-tra- ditional sports in Texas,” Sport Club Director Paula Opal said. Clubs are funded in part by the university, sponsorships, dues, alumni, and fund-raisers. Members say that without the club, weekly or monthly competition would be ab solutely impossible because of costs. Sport Clubs encourage beginners in their clubs. In fact, many students who are unfamiliar Women's Self Defense Thursday, September 21, 7p.m.-10.p.m. Student Rec Center $30-prior to September 21 $35-at the door With Sport Clubs, students quickly find recreation, com petition, close friends, and unforgettable experiences Some Sport Clubs are not competitively orientated The weightlifting club offers hard rock music and a pri vate workout studio to students, faculty and staff inter ested in body building. Many Sport Club members praise the benefits of joining a club. Members say that clubs improve their diet, sleep, and concentration for classes. “I have gotten myself in great shape,” Bullock said, learned to work with other people." Sports Clubs are truely an alternative to informal back yard sports. All you need is the motivation to learn and the dedi cation to practice. If you have the desire, A&M has the sport. For current Sports Club informa tion please call 845-7826 or 845- 3076. J. Pat Burleson shows women quick and effective ways to fend off attackers. with a certain sport learn to play through weekly practice and helpful sport club veterans. “Rugby is very social,” rugby member Mitch Bullock said. "It doesn’t matter how old, fast or who you are be cause everyone is always welcome to be a part of the club.” Rec Sports ts a Division of Student Affairs Paid Advertisement