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mionday ^ptober 30,1995 illy l 1991 Lureasl enei::| 93 LeJ lentury ingers oirs to perform classic ahm's Requiem tonight (an Higginbotham nten?.:l HE battalion ■o hear quality classical music, Bryan-Col- “ Station residents often have to travel to ston or Dallas. But tonight, the Texas A&M [tury Singers will be bringing that music to der Auditorium. he Century Singers will perform Brahms He rn at 8 p.m. in collaboration with the Brazos ey Symphony and the Brazos Valley Chorale. |ess Wade, director of the Century Singers and tic director of the Brazos Valley Chorale, said oncert will offer a unique opportunity to Texas and Bryan-College Station. ’his is a chance to hear one of a very small dful of chorale, symphonic masterpieces md here,” Wade said. “This is the kind of op- amity you just shouldn’t miss.” n. dler, Ci an, sail This is the kind of opportunity you shouldn't miss." - Jess Wade director of the Century Singers ISOI ns offal dren hi luzannah Taylor, vice president of the Century , -j liters and a junior speech communications major, jh aid the concert will show off the talents of the ,111 Be groups. JThis is an excellent opportunity to share our ,upc and work with the community,” Taylor . “This a unique chance on our cam- to share in the experience through talent.” de Century Singers offers a type of , (fit that‘differs from the performing .P, , | Ips that often visit the Texas A&M fithevi |P US > Taylor said, uch as I bring a lot of talent to ur(1 rform through student organizations , p j na) e OPAS,” she said. “But it is also great for our is mitii I°1 anc ! community to have its own talent.” I'onight’s concert will be performed in Ger- _ in, but an English translation will be offered program. S 250 grade said the requiem is different from the re- f f ♦ l ms rn °ri people are familiar with. )TI3I, This is a consolation for the living type of re- ■j ()(, |{| im,” he said. “This is the kind of music this com- lity and university community don’t get to expe- ce very often. The music most students are familiar with is the type of music that will last very long. This is sic that’s been around a long time and will con- e to be around.” Paylor said the group is expecting a good turnout the concert because people in the A&M and an-College Station communities are becoming e interested in the classical music. [Awareness is increasing,” she said. “As A&M inues to grow, people are more willing to come and listen. One of our main goals is exposure to a lot of dif- nt kinds of music for our students, for ourselves for our community.” k offfH Making time Robyn Calloway, The Battalion Charlie Crum, junior microbiology major, and Adam Thyen, junior industrial engineering major, play with their dogs Shadow and Bubba in Research Park. Students take on extra responsibility of pets By Rachel Barry The Battalion O skar has his own room complete with his picture on the door. When Summer Gif- fin, a junior international studies and fi nance major comes home, he will be waiting and wagging his tail. Oskar is Giffin’s dachshund, making him one of the many pets in Bryan-College Station that is dependent on a college student. Even though finding the time, money and energy to take care of onei’s self is difficult, many students add the responsibility of taking care of another life. “He requires a lot of attention,” she said. “Giving him enough attention is the hardest thing to do.” After living at home and having a pet, some students might want to fill the void left when they come to school and are left without the company of an animal friend. The void can be filled with something as low-maintenance as fish, or as attention-needy as a flying squirrel. Somewhere in between, there are dogs and cats. “I got him for companionship,” Giffin said. “I had always wanted one.” Companionship is one thing, but sometimes the frustration of taking care of that friend outweighs the joy of having the animal around. Giffin said her dog has a definite response to a lack of attention. “He gets depressed and looks and you and makes you feel guilty for not spending time with him,” she said. Spending time with Oskar is fun but very de manding, Giffin said. Oskar’s play schedule does not always coincide with Giffin’s study schedule. “If I am studying and he is trying to play with me, I feel so guilty, so I stop whatever I’m doing to make him happier,” she said. Having a pet in the house not only adds re sponsibilities to its owner’s life, but to the oth er roommates, as well. Weslie Szymandera, a junior international studies major, helps take care of Shiner, her roommate’s dog. She said that having a roommate who has a dog is nice because it shifts the major responsi bilities to them. “It takes a lot of dedication,” she said, “but it is easier for us because there is one person who really takes care of her.” Shiner, a blue healer, is a puppy and some times gets a little rambunctious. “She adds excitement to the house,” she said. “If she wasn’t here you would definitely notice.” Giffin said coming home after a long day at school and having a friend waiting to play can make the day better. She said the reciprocation of affection is worth the added responsibilities. "People think it's a toy that you can just put up whenever you want to, and it's not." — Diana Farrow Brazos Animal Shelter “Dogs can’t lie,” she said. “I know that he loves me.” There is a price students have to pay to keep their pets. When the food runs out for Oskar, he can’t go to the grocery store or to the nearest vend ing machine to get his fill. “If he doesn’t have food, I can’t just wait and get it tomorrow,” Giffin said. “I have to stop and get it right then.” Although Oskar can be an added responsi bility, Giffin said he has his advantages. “It’s a pain sometimes because if I want to stay somewhere, I can’t,” she said. “But he can be a good excuse if I don’t want to stay, too.” Coming home at 3 a.m. and finding trash strewn across the kitchen can test her patience for Shiner, Szymandera said. “When he’s good, he’s everybody’s dog,” she said. “But when he’s bad, he’s Sara’s dog.” It is hard for some people to understand what goes into taking care of an animal. A cute and cuddly friend can be more responsibility than some students are able to handle. Szymandera said if a student realizes they can’t take care of their pet, they need to give it to someone who can. “You have to test your boundaries first to see how much you can handle,” she said. Diana Farrow, a customer service representa tive at the Brazos Animal Shelter, said there are students who are good pet owners and the ani mal shelter tries to help all pet owners under stand what they will have to do for their pets. She said students often do not realize the expenses included in owning a pet. She said they may be able to afford buying the pet right then but they don’t realize there will be follow up shots, food to buy and vet bills to pay for many years. Giffin said students need to understand the difference between an animal and a toy. “People think it’s a toy that you can just put up whenever you want to, and it’s not,” she said. Farrow said pets can add responsibilities and fun to college students normally hectic lives. “A lot of the students are here from far away places and are living by themselves for the first time,” she said. “It is also a good ice breaker if you are at the park with your pet. It is a good way to meet people.” She said many students decide they want a pet and get it before they think about what re sponsibilities go along with owning a pet. “They want it right then,” she said. “Later, when the cuteness had worn off, and it has got ten bigger, they find they don’t want it anymore.” CinEnnoi E« Enin* -News Ei# ccielife irtsEditoi ilker.Tara"' lar, Heath# ainbothai*' RachelS# eone, Lis)^ enson, Eli# son BroW /ski & lyd# artoonisi# Robyn Cal lt " jolyn St# ;h EslesS# ithouse ,1yers, 0 Universil)' im. headlines f 11 nientbyl# 2696. foi (i ’ tcDonald 1 * B. to pickup' bool yeai# ,5, call (IIS# luring thei ,! ier sessions versity. Sed* 1 ling, Teita' 1 ' Tonight! fauhtE 7 to 8 p.m. G. 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