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Page 6 • The Battalion Wednesday • November 29, ] SHOW OTHERS YCRJR^PLAC^INTHE BIG PICTURE OPEN HOUSE SPRING ‘96 OPEN HOUSE REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS 5:00 P.M. JANUARY 17 COST: $22 PER TABLE, ONE TABLE PER ORGANIZATION PICK UP APPLICATIONS IN ROOM 216, MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER FROM NANCY ADAMS ALSO ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR OPEN HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT, DUE 5:00 PM. DECEMBER 4 OVER 10,000 WILL ATTEND! DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! QUESTIONS? CALL 845-7627 Nutrition ani Health Among the Indigenous Children of Mexico Earn 6 units of TAMU Credit for: • assessing the nutritional status of children in Mexico and Indian villages. • determining weight, height and mid-upper arm circumference, canping out clinical examinations and asking age, dietaiy and health information. • estimating nutrient intakes and stages of malnutrition. • designing improved nutrition and health strategies. • studping with outstanding Mexican and TAMU facultp and phpsicians. For Additional Information come to one of the following informational meetings: Wednendoy, November 29 at 7i00 in 401 at the Biochemistry Bldg. - West Campus or Contact Dr. George Bates ill Biochemistrp 845-68H Study Abroad Programs Office 161 Binell Hall H/est 845-0644 The Vice President for Student Affairs Office wants you to be aware of our open door policy. Our office is here to help you in any way possible. So, if there is anything we can do to make life at Texas A&M Troops Continued from Page 1 send 20,000 American troops to Bosnia. The 45,000 soldiers stationed at Fort Hood, which is northwest of Austin, just outside Killeen, are not scheduled to take part in the peace keeping effort. “Fve seen in the newspapers all the atrocities they’ve done to the children, and it’s time for somebody to go in there,” Washington said. “I think they should go try to stop it, if nothing else, to save a kid’s life.” But across the room of the sports bar at Fort Hood, where soldiers gathered Monday night before the presidential address, another Persian Gulf veteran said he saw things differently. “This has been going on for a really long time — these people have been at each other’s throats for a long time — and it’ll end up like Beirut,” said Grego ry Sikes, a 37-year-old master sergeant in the Air Force. “I really do think that when we pull out, things are going to go right back to the way they were.” The lack of a clear objective in the Bosnian mission was an issue for many of the soldiers at Fort Hood, al- Regents Continued from Page 1 The success of the last open house should draw even more students out, Silloway said. “[The last open house] was very helpful for Texas A&M students,” she said. Students who thought the Board was unapproachable discovered that was not the case, she said. Boenig said he hopes the Board will continue the practice of holding an though some said the straightforward rules for operation — shoot if shot at, for example — were a relief. But most, even those who said they personally support the effort, doubted that a year of keeping the warring factions apart would result in a lasting peace. “My personal feeling is that if they want to fight, they should fight,” said James Singleton, a 25-year-old Army specialist with seven years of service. “We’re playing sheriff to the world, and I don’t think we should go over there and do that.” As the president appeared on sev eral of the more than 30 television screens in Fort Hood’s Sports Dome and he laid out his objectives, conver sations over pool cues or a plastic pitcher of beer continued unabated. Gordon Sanders, a 40-year-old vet eran with 20 years in the Army, was one of the few who paused to listen to the gist of the presidential address. He was serving his fellow soldiers from the center of a beer kiosk, and when there was a break in the cus tomer line, he turned to the four sided, big-screen television that hung from the center of the room. Sanders, a sergeant first class, said that while he personally does not want to end up as a Bosnian peacekeeper, he supports U.S. military involvement. open house before its regular meeting. “I will ask the chairman to keep [the practice] going,” Boenig said. Regent Frederick McClure said Chairman Mary Nan West had indi cated that she had hoped the open houses would continue. Lindsey raised practical concerns for continuing the open houses before each meeting. “It is sort of inconvenient for the Regents to come a day earlier because that’s one more day away from our homes and jobs,” he said. However, Lindsey said he hoped the open houses would continue because they provide a service for students. Parents Continued from Page 1 “They got to meet the whole com mittee lor the first time last week so they were really excited,” McElroy said. “At first they didn't know what to expect, but now they arc having a great time.” The Aggie Father of the Year said it was a meaningful experience to be presented on Kyle Field. “It is obviously an honor,” he said. "Of course you sort of hope what qualified you for parents would make you a role model.” Susan Bilhartz, a sophomore mar keting major, said the experience was emotional for her. “My sister and I were both there, and it made us cry,” she said, “but I thought it was really nice.” She nominated her parents for the award because of the lifelong support they have given to A&M. “I think that they’ve given a lot to A&M,” she said. “We always came to the football games, and my dad would show me around campus.” CAMAC «! Continued from Page 1 to the United States with them. “Las Posadas is used to pass the story of Jesus’bin; to the children,” she said. “The songs, the actions go through leave an impression on the children. Tbs share the food and beat a pinata to get goodies.” Perez, who has celebrated the posadas in her hometor of San Antonio, said the tradition is celebrated different: in each community, but is essentially the same idea. The ceremonies are usually performed Dec. 19-24,l. because of the winter break, CAMAC decided to cels brate the tradition early on campus. “We’d like to see all students, faculty and staff at| posadas,” Perez said, “as well as families in the com® nity with children. “Posadas started with one culture teaching anotfe culture, and we want to keep that tradition going ! are showing our culture to others, which is whati Christmas season is all about.” Father Mike Sis of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at; director of Catholic campus ministry said that the# ebration Las Posadas is a cultural affirmation): Christmas for the Hispanic community. The Christian faith has been central to the Mes: can culture for 500 years, Sis said, and the posai brings the devotion to Joseph and Mary’s jour®! into the home. It gives families an opportunityt: combine culture and religion outside the confinesi: the church, he said. “The church advertises the schedule and encourage members to attend Las Posadas,” he said. “Each yean; are one of the stations that hosts the procession, but its like [more like] a home devotional." Be vo Continued from Page 1 they knew of somebody that could.” The committee contacted a representative of Got don’s Auto and Truck Salvage who willingly offeret the sacrificial car. “It was really nice,” Allen said. “He said, ‘Sure.yot can have a car.’ They’ve been really supportive.” The event is a perfect opportunity for Aggies to shot their support for the upcoming game, Allen said. “If you don’t have the time or inclination to buili Bonfire, and you’re not on the football team, how elst can you show your support better than to go and beal the hell outta Bevo?” she said. “Besides, it’s really funtt just go and beat on a car.” Suzannah Taylor, OPAS director of financial develop ment and a junior speech communications major, si the group is expecting a large turnout. “We hope it’s a part of the Bonfire festivities,” Tayloi said. “We thought this was a unique idea, and we werf trying to think of something that a lot of people couli participate in — not just members of OPAS, but every body on campus.” Currently, the weapon of choice for the fund-raiser bash is a pipe. Although this is the first year OPAS has sponsored such an event, Wehner said it should continue. ‘ “This is new, but who knows?” she said. jAVe wj start a tradition. This really starts everything off—this is such a huge, wonderful weekend.” better, come by 10th floor Rudder Tower or call 845-4728. s INTRODUCING TEXAS A&M™ logoArt™ JEWELRY TAM001 14K $122 10K $37 Q TAM002 14K $60 10K $47 TAM002ERD 14K $123 10K $94 1 V? TAM003 TAM005 14K $118 10K $85 14K $78 10K $58 TAM006 14K $117 iOK$84 New Fall Designs: Smaller ATM “GIG ’EM™” Thumb “The 12th Man®” Aggies™ Mom Small ATM on sports items TAM007 14K $135 10K $95 S/gn up to win tickets for the u.t. game! All items available as tie tacs and lapel pins The Broadest and Most Elegant Line of Aggies™ Jewelry is Available at: John D. Huntley, Inc. Very Personal Investments 313-B South College Ave. College Station, TX 77840 (409) 846-8916 The Fall 1995 Kyle R. Vounts International Forum X ^ m^io fictions of the Mexican Crisis" ! % V. 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