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Student Counseling ' 'etpjtin fire you a aood listener? Vo you tike to help others? fire you a responsible and committed person? (l)Votunteen tteeded(D to begin service in the Spring Semester. Required training will be Monday, January 8 through Saturday, January 13. *** INTERVIEWING NOW Applications available Room 104 Henderson Hall. *** Application DEADLINE is FRIDAY, DECEMBER I*** For further information call Ms. Susan Vavra at 845-4427 ext. 133. Texas A&M University has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, admission to Texas A&M University and any of its sponsored programs is open to all qualified individuals without regard to any subgroup, class or stereotype. Dates and Hours for Forcing Graduating Seniors into Technical Writing Goinses The Department of English Writing Programs Office announces forcing hours for graduating seniors for English 210 and 301 in Blocker 224 on the dates and times below. Seniors graduating at the end of the Spring 1996 semester must bring a signed letter from their academic advisors on departmental letter head. No forces will be done during pre-registration periods. Forces into these classes are limited. Spring 1996 Semester December 6 (Wednesday) 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. December 7 (Thursday) 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. 779-2457 779-2457 MEXICAN CAFE Open Late Every Night 3310 S.College, Bryan PI MSC FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS^ AN UPLIFTING, INTELLIGENT FILM THAT RISES TO THE HEAD OF THE CLASS - Patricia Dlbby. ASSOCIATED PRESS EVERYONE SHOULD SEE THIS MOVIE! 'DON'T MISS THIS FILM! - Paul Wunder, WBAI RADIO * , MICHELLE PFEIFFER hi T T yi] r- 1 1 JjL L i - jp|P iiiililw IIS HI gg Fri. & Sat., Nov lO & 11 at 7 & 9:30pm Admission $2.75 w/I.D. $3 w/out I.D. Persons with disabilities please call 847-8478 to inform us of jour special needs. We request notification 3 working days prior to the event to enable us to assist you to the best of our ability. Aggie Cinema Hotline: 847-8478 Rudder Box Office: 845-1234 All films are presented in the Rudder Theater Complex e-mail: films.nov^msc.tamtJLedu. Page 2 • The Battalion \X/T iat \s UP Friday • November Friday Texas A&M Theater Arts Program: Arthur Miller’s TTie Crucible will take place at 8 p.m. in Rudder Forum. “Fascism’s Return: Scandal, Revision, and Ideology Since 1980,” will be held all day in room 410, Rudder Tower. For more information call Larry at 845-8356 or Richard at 845-7425. and preparation for the intercolle giate Moot Court and Mock Trial Competition will be held at 8;30 p.m. in 302 Rudder. Contact Thomas As turias at 691-829.1 with questions. will affect the future at 7:00pi;, K # the O&M Observatory. Formr'p formation coll Adam at 778-; Catholic Student's Association- Fourth Day: Those who have made an awakening are invited to St. Mary’s Student Center at 6:15 p.m. Catholic Students Association-ES- CALA- There will be a fellowship group at St. Mary’s Student Center Library. For more information con tact Kathy Castillo at 847-2454. Catholic Students Association - Treasure Hunt for the Faith Bible Study: An Apologetics Bible Study will be held at 7:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Stu dent Center Library. For more infor mation call Kathy at 847-2454. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Today’s Black F'act: Madame Lillian Evanti, opera singer, founds the National Ne gro Opera Company in 1941. EIC: There will be a general meet ing at 7 p.m. in 144 Koldus. Anyone concerned with environmental issues is welcome. Catholic Students Association - Graduate Students Group: A weekly dinner gathering will be held at 6:00 p.m. in St. Mary’s Student Center. For more information call Kathy at 847-2454. Texas A&M Lacrosse: A Lacrosse Tournament, the Fall Lacrosse Clas sic, will be held all day in Penherthy fields. Texas Environmental Action lion, Aggies for a Clean Tomorroul Student Government I nvironnr sues Committee: Two days untillj Recycles Day. Bring your soft drink cans, bottles, phone! and other recycleables by IheH. Fountain Area from 10 a.m.-* win prizes. Iven Career Center: Please call to sign up for Co-op Orientation. Orientation will be held in 502 Rudder at 2 pm. For more information call 845-7725. Colombian Student Association: A general meeting to evaluate the Colombian Folklorric Ballet Presen tation will be held (to collect money from ticket sales) from 7-8 p.m. in room 402, Rudder Tower. For more information call Efrain at 764-6021. Texas A&M Sports Car Club: The last autocross of the semester will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the TAMU River side Annex. Test and improve your driving skills and compete for class trophies. Meet afterwards for dinner. Call Robert at 260-9939 for details. First-timers welcome! Trap) and Skeet Club: A gt i meeting will be held at 8:15i:j Richardson. Pictures for thf| gieland will be taken before hat 7:45 in the Zachry Lobby.' Nationals will be discussed.E| one is welcome. For more i tion call Candace at 764-6822. re Career Center: A seminar on Job Search Strategies will be given in 410 Rudder at 1 p.m. WISE: Come find out why a Ph.D is not enough. Author Peter J. Feibcl- man will be guest lecturing At 8 p.m. in 2104 Chemistry Building. Wesley Foundation, Methodist Stu dent Center: We are having a game night provided by a nice couple at their house off campus. Meet as Wes ley at 6:30 p.m. and catch a ride with someone. Call 846-4701 for more de tails. Lutheran Student Fellowship - Mis souri Synod: Dr. Margarita Gan- gotens, Speech and Communications, will speak on “Bridging the Gap in Intercultural Communications” at 6:00 p.m. in The University Lutheran Chapel. Free Supper. For more infor mation call Wendy at 846-6687. Catholic Students Association 1 Mary's Youth Retreat Team: A;|L ning meeting will ho held at9:(#M I ^ in St. Mary’s Student Center® more information call Kathyal y Kathi HE Bat 2454. International Students Association: There will be a president’s council meeting at 7 p.m. in 410 Rudder. For more information call 693-5097 or 693- 1569. Texas A&M Emergency Care Team: There will be a general team meeting at 7 p.m. in 110 Koldus. All probies and full members must attend. For more information call 845-4038. Aggie Fish Club: “ Something Fishy Going On,” a dance/mixer, will be held at 8:30 p.m. in 225-226 MSC. ALOT, FLIP, Class Council and Fish Aides are all invited. For more infor mation contact Michael Kelley at 847-5901. Saturday Roadrunners: All runners of all paces are welcome to join us for 2-4 mile fun run at G. Rollie White at 6 p.m. For more information call Tim Akers at 693-0258. MSC Nova: Open gaming will be held from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in 145 of the MSC 'Funnel Rooms. For more infor mation contact Clay Hanna at 845- 1515. Off Campus Aggies: For all stu dents wanting to go to cut with OCA, this is the last cut weekend for Bonfire 95’! Meet in Zachry parking lot at 8 a.m. For more infor mation contact Bryan at 746-6921. MSA: Lecture and prayer will be held from 12:50 to 1:30 p.m. in 601 Rudder. For details contact Ali Ata- han at 846-6628 or 845-1949. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Today’s Black F’act: Hanging of Nat Turner, leader of the Southampton, VA Slave Revolt in 1831. Hillel Jewish Foundation: Candle light vigil in memory of Yitzak Ra bin will take place at the Rudder Fountain followed by a memorial service at 8 p.m. at the Hillel Build ing located at 800 George Bush Dr. across from Duncan Field. All are welcome to attend. F’or more infor mation call the Hillel office at 696- 7313 or contact Ivan at 696-6324. Texas A&M Theater Arts Program: Arthur Miller’s The Crucible will take place at 8 p.m. in Rudder Forum. Texas A&M Lacrosse: A Lacrosse Tournament, the F’all Lacrosse Clas sic, will be held all day in Penherthy fields. United Campus Ministry: A weekly Bible study and discussion will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the A&M Pres byterian Church. Any questions con tact Dr. Frank Yates, Campus Min ister at 846-1221. Off Campus Aggies: A Sock Hop, Dance and Dinner, will be held from 7-11 p.m. in The Brazos Center. For more information call the office at 845-0688. Academia Vampirica: A VLARP will be held at 9 p.m. in Zachry. Caron should arrive at 7 p.m. For more infor mation call Shane at 847-3588. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Today’s Black F’act: Charlie Sifford wins the Long Beach Open in 1957, becoming the first black person to win a major professional golf tournament. MSC Hospitality: A 42 Dominoes Tournament will be held at 3 p.m at the Dixie Chicken. There will be lots of door prizes and prizes for win ners. Contact Beverly at 845-1515 for more details. Pagan Student Association: There will be a general meeting at 7 p.m. in 507 Rudder. For more information call Wyndsinger at 693-0765. Sunday Texas Environmental Action Coali tion, Aggies for a Clean Tomorrow, and Student Government Environmental Is sues Committee: Five days until Texas Recycles Day. Bring your Battalion, soft drink cans, bottles, phone books and other recycleables by the Rudder Fountain Area from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to win prizes. Roadrunners: A long run of 5-8 miles will be held at 6 p.m. Meet at G. Rollie White. For more informa tion call Tim Akers at 693-0258. Off Campus Aggies: Today we cut down Hog Log, the only log that repre sents all off campus Aggies. EVERY ONE IS INVITED! Meet in Zachry parking lot at 8 a.m. For more informa tion contact Bryan at 764-6921. Tau Kappa: A Scavenger Hunt and Thanksgiving Food Drive will be held at 6:00 p.m. in Sears Auto Center, Post Oak Mall. Baptist Student Union: All women are welcome to join the women’s Bible study from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the All Faiths Chapel. For more in formation contact Laura at 847-8425. The Interdisciplinary Group for His torical Literary Study: A conference. L.E.G.A.L.S.: A general meeting Take Flight Hit the slopes of: * Purgatory * Crested Butte * Steamboat * Aspen * Vail * Beaver Creek * Breckenridge * Keystone ^Copper Mountain * Reno/Lake Tahoe & more! With Air/Hotel Ski Vacations s 249 From Only . . . . ADVENTURE TOURS? VACATIONS Adventure Tours USA total ski vacations: air, lodging, transfers, lift tickets, ski equipment and car rentals SKI SAVINGS 50 BOOK BEFORE THE SNOW FALLS & SAVE Save $50 per couple off brochure rate on any 3, 4 or 7-night air/hotel package (Booking Code: 5143) from Adventure Tours USA. One certifi cate per booking and reservations must be made by December 15, 1995. Certain restrictions apply. Featuring non-stop flights from Dallas/Ft. Worth and Houston. Call your travel agent for reservations. ADVENTURE TOURS £ VACATIONS ADVENTURE TOURS Texas A&M Emergency Care Team: Annual Thanksgiving dinner will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. in Hensel Park (Area 3). It is open to everyone: mem bers, probies, guests, old members, sig nificant others, pets, etc. Bring a dish of food. Sign ups are in squadroom, 020 of Beutal Health Center. For more in formation contact Carrie Burkett at 845-4038. MSC Nova: Open gaming will be held at 12 noon in 145 of the MSC Tunnel Rooms. F’or more information contact Clay Hanna at 845-1515. Monday Study Abroad Office: A Britain and Ireland” Present: will be held at 4:00 p.m. inthc)| room 206. An information tabl he in the MSC Lobby from 11a p.m. Presenters from Londoit| Dublin will explain the type “a t ployment available to you. ForrLj information call Paul at (2121® “x 1414 or Amy at ext. 1447. ( Alpha Zeta: A general meetin{# e , vv * ! be held at 8:45 p.m. in Zachn f*jV more information call Sarah a 6017. JBiia Roadrunners: All runners of all paces are welcome to join us for 2-4 mile fun run at G. Rollie White at 5:30 p.m. For more information call Eddie at 691-2269. Brazos County Rape Crisis Center: F’ree confidential support groups for Adult Female Survivors of Sexual As sault and another group for Adult Women Molested as Children. Please call 268-RAPE (268-7273) for further information, time and day of each meeting. Smitl Irue t He in v\ P-FLAG: Parents, FamilyiS^eith Friends of Lesbians and GaysTLdat pli oral meeting will be held at ^Walt’s i in the Friends Church, FM28l!li[ j Southwood, College Station. ForJF, information call the GAY LINE ai-fp ' s 111 0321. wm ' ■Klerr Career Center: A Co-op Orientatj will be held at 3:30 p.m. dcr. Call 845-7725 to sign up rj more information. Phi Eta Sigma: This academic hon ors organization is pleased to provide free tutoring to any freshman in most courses. Call Stephanie at 847-2031 for more information. CKI: Help sort donations and? the food pantry at 1:00 p.m. id Salvation Army in Bryan. For'f information call Adam at 847-11 AGGIME - Texas A&M Japanese animation fans: Free screening of Japanese animation (anime) will be held from 7-9:30 p.m. in the LRD, sixth floor, Evans Library. This week: Miason Ikkoku espisode 24. This week’s features: Silent Mobius 2, Dirty Pair Flash #3 and #4. For more information call John at 696- 0704 or -0835. Biomedical Science Association^ lied Health: A general meeting wi held from 7 to 8 p.m. in 504 Rue: Sec you there!. Student Counseling Service - His panic Student Group: a place to dis cuss issues and concerns related to being a HispanicyLatino(a) student at Texas A&M will be held from 5:15- 6:30 p.m. in Henderson Hall. Support gnd confidentiality are emphasized. For more information call Dr. Juan Riker at 845-4427, ext 134. Intervarsity Christian Fellowsli| Event 1- A time of prayer and I to the Father at 4 p.m. outside! Kreuger Hall by the bike rackj FIvent 2- Bible study, fellowshiparl searching Cod’s word at 8 p.m. inrea idencc halls all over Northsidc airhwery Southside. For North side inform : r [’he' tion contact Jeremy at (“w Southside ireformation contact Rene] at 847-2562. NAACP: There will be a goner meeting for all who are interested: 8:30 p.m. in 292 MSC. For morei formation call Lovely at 847-( Society for Human Resource Man agement, Management Society, Pre-Law Society, and Sports Management Soci ety: L,eigh Steinberg, a sports attor ney, will be speaking on Sports Man agement of high profile athletes from 1-3 p.m. in Rudder Theater. Officers Christian Fellowship: I study focusing on the New Testawj will be held at 7:30 p.m. in 109Mill For more information contact Dal Hilhurn at 847-3859. Wesley Foundation - Methodist Student Center: We will have two special guest speakers, Reverend Bob Waters and Mrs. Allie Garner (one of the first eleven women to graduate from A&M), at our Lunch Bible Study to be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Wesley Foundation behind Kinko’s. Lunch is only two dollars. Call 846-4701 for more information. TAMSCAMS: Dr. Wicker will dis cuss Project VORTEX, what they learned, accomplished, and how it id yee Hon c ned a A got emta tes at Hom< track “Hon 1,000 i ;r. So Klerr lean “Evet ligh )d to in be< i depen Klem “You Up is a Battalion sen |isfacl that lists non-profit student andW ulty events and activities. ItfEjfi should be submitted no later I three days in advance of the des run date. Application deadlines)fj notices are not events and will noltp run in What's Up. If you have) questions, please call the newsro) at 045-3313. Delta Sigma Pi: Mark Maxtedi Alexia Bros from Flnron Corporalil Fitness will give a guest lecture] stress management and casual att at 7:15 p.m. in 410 Rudder. Conl)| Scott Thacker at 764-6528 forwf information. What' The Battalion Editorial Staff Rob CLARK, Editor in Chief STERLING Hayman, Managing Editor Stew Milne, Photo Editor Kyle LlTTLEFIEtD, Opinion Editor Gretchen Perrenot, City Editor Jody Holley, Night News Editor Stacy Stanton, Night News Editos Michael Landauer, AggieufeIdp Nick Georgandis, Sports Editor Staff Members City Desk - Assistant Editor: Wes Swift; Reporters: lames Bernsen, Courtney Walker, Tara Will?' son, Melissa Keerins, Kasie Byers, Michelle Lyons, Lori Young, Lily Aguilar, HeatherP* Lisa Johnson & Leslie New. Aggielife Desk - Assistant Editor: Amy Collier; Feature Writers: (an Higginbotham, A® Protas, Katherine Deaton, Kase,y Elliot & Amy Uptmor; Columnists: Rachel Barry Sports Desk - Assistant Editor: Kristina Buffin; Sportswriters: Tom Day, Philip Leone, Lisa to? David Winder & Robin Greathouse Opinion Desk- Assisiant Editor: Elizabeth Preston; Columnists: Pamela Benson, Crin H Chris Stidvent, David Taylor, H. L. Baxter, Brian A. Beckham, lason Brown,!# Fitzgerald, Juan Hernandez, Adam Hill, Alex Miller, Jim Pawlikowski & LydiaL cival; Editorial Writers: Jason Brown & Jason Winkle; Editorial Cartoonists:8" Craeber & Gerardo Quezada Photo Desk - Assistant Editor: Tim Moog; Photographers: Amy Browning, Robyn Callow) Nick Rodnicki, Eddy Wylie, Evan Zimmerman, Shane Elkins & Gwendolyn Strue Page Designers - News: Missy Davilla, Michele Chancellor, Kristin Detuca, Zac h Estes & Tiff)* Moore; Sports: Christopher Long; Aggielife: Helen Clanc y & Robin Greathouse Copy Editor - Janet Johnson Graphic Artists - Toon Boonyavanich & James Vineyard Strip Cartoonists - Quatro Oakley, Valerie Myers Office Staff - Office Manager: Julie Thomas; Clerks: KasicBycrs, Valerie Myers, AhbioAt daway, Heather Harris & Danielle Murray News: The Battalion news department is managed by students al Texas A&M University In'!* Division of Student Publications, a unit of the Department of Journalism. 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