Page 4 • The Battalion • Thursday, August 8, 1996
The Battalion
Classified
To place a classified ad: Phone: 845-0569 / Fax: 845-2678 Office: Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building
Business Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day
Kite* npd&iY
T%Mw% ttKni i
1 Month FREE Rent
1 Bedroom Special
Glenwood Apartments
2011 Labrisa
779-3220
Welcome Aggies
August FREE!
Large 2 Bedrooms
Clothes Washers/Dryers available
Ceiling Fans • Intrusion Alarms
Health Club • Swimmimg Pool
Utilities Paid (water, heating of
water, sewer, garbage pickup)
$419 $439
College Court Sonnenhlick
823-7039 691-2062
3300 S. College 3700 Plainsman
Duplex’s Starting $500 to $550
Fourplexes Starting $400 to $550
Northgate 1/1 all bills pd. $395
Old College 1/1 $290
Close to campus
shuttle
1bd/1ba & 2bd/1ba or 2bd/2 or 1.5 ba
locator service
696-4464
Equity Real Estate Management
D.R. CAIN PROPERTIES
Brazos House flpts.
2401 Welsh, C.S. 693-9957
Longmire House flpts.
2300 Longmire, C.S. 693-7741
Yellow House flpts.
SW Pkwy & Welsh, C.S. 696-9492
/ BD/1 BA&2 BD/1 BA or 2 BD/ 2 BA APTS.
Duplexes & 4-P/exes - Bryan & C.S.
Our Apartments Are Cleaner
Our Prices Are Better
Our Service is the BEST!!
MflIM OFFKE - 3002 Texas Ave. S., C.S.
693-8850
Now Preleasing for the fall!
Ask about our leasing policy!
CLARKE &WYNDHAM, INC.
Now Leasing:
Close to Wolf Pen Creek Park
3/2 Fourplex Close to WPC Park
Washer/Dryer Included, Some Bills Paid
CS 2/1.5 Spacious Du/Fourplexes,
Washer/Dryer Included, Shuttle,
Some Bills Paid
Bryan 1 Bedroom Efficiency
Pool, Shuttle, Built-Ins, Some Bills
Paid, Some Pets OK
Bryan 2/1.5 Duplex
Fenced, W/D Connections
Some Bills Paid, Pets OK
846-4409
A li Rtn Kl HI f* KIM1? RBTC
' ft I* PR tf V If I* KIWI Clf f 9
Attention all students!!! Grants & Scholarships avail
able from sponsors! Billions of $$$ in college money
S$$. Call 1-800-243-2435
Free Financial Aid! Over $6 Billion in public and private
sector grants & scholarships is now available. All stu
dents are eligible regardless of grades, income or par
ent's income. Let us help Call Student Financial
Services: 1-800-263-6495 ext. F58553
III® ? AUTO •'
1986 BMW 325 E, grey, 4 door, auto, cold a/c, all
power Retail $6,975, only $4,975 best 696-3831
1986 Toyota CeHca, 5 speed, dependable, $750, non-
negotiable. Please call 268-7786
Seized cars from tl75. Porsches, Cadillacs, Chevys,
BMW's, Corvettes. Also Jeeps, 4WD's. Your Area. Toll
Free 1-800-898-9778 Ext. A-1652 for current listings.
1985 VW Jetta, 110 K, runs well, sunroof, new tires,
stereo, a/c, alarm. $2,300. 694-2714
'93 corvette - 40th anniversary, coupe, fully loaded, 25
K mis., automatic. Excellent condition. $23,900/
O.B.O. D-(713) 621-0170, E-(713) 251-4265
'86 Suburban Silvarado 454 heavy duty towing pack
age, good condition, records available $7,600. 31"
Airstream Excella trailer $6,500. 1-409-779-3700
Hit nrn a. nnKAafkact
"The Pink House” Everything you’ve dreamed of &
more. 1987 Victorian elegance - sweet romance -
gourmet candlelight dinners. 364-2868
Parents Special at Angelsgate Bed & Breakfast -
Affordable, elegant suites at the price of a hotel room.
Call 779-1231
»J MUSIC
I
-.rx
‘AGGIE* Private Party Want Ads
$10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate
applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an
additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn't sell, advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled
to end to qualify for the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early.
Students who want to lose weight. Metabolism break-
thru. FDA reg. $29 95. V. MC, Disc. & checks. Fast
free local delivery. (409)823-3307.
Help.fellow Agl 1 Need graduation tickets for August
17th Leo (409) 693 1578
Saturday graduation tickets needed!' Contact David
847-7249 or Andrew (512) 887-6795. Will pay!!_
Help!!! Ag needs tickets for Saturday 17th graduation
Please call Matt. 776-5140
Professional DJ/MC - Peter Block. Specializing in
Aggie Weddings/Anniversaries/Parties Mobile to any
where in Texas Formal attire always! The Party Block
Mobile DJ 693-6294
Em* - IftEftlY
1 and 2 Bdrm apartment available now Ask about our
specials 822-0472
Two bedroom apartment south of campus. Available
now. $250.00 696-2038
FULL SZ. W/D, 2 bdrm/1 ba, shuttle, microwave, Intru
sion alarm, $459/mo. 846-7454
Large 2-1, great location, on shuttle, microwave, intru
sion alarm, celling fans, $439/mo. 823-7039
Great deal!! 2-1, 884 sq. ft., 5 closets, microwave, ceil
ing fans, intrusion alarm, $459/mo. 691-2062
Walk to campus! Northgate area Normandy Square
condos - 2 bdrm/1 ba. Available immediately; also pre
leasing for August $575. Purchase option available.
776-3690 or 268-0840.
MONTERREY APARTMENTS - 2 bedroom, 813 sq! ft ,
pool, ceiling fans, large closets & kitchens. Pre-leasing
August - $475 - water/sewer paid. 268-0840 or 776-
3690 _
The Villas of Cherry Hollow - A spacious 1-1 only
$449/mo 8> 2-1 1/2 studio, recently renovated. Walk to
class! 503 Cherry St., C.S. 846-2173
Large 2 bdrm/1 ba apartment now available, on shutLle
route. Excellent for college student or small family.
$365/mo. 1-800-840-9931
Quiet country atmosphere - 2 bedroom mobile home
anchored, wooded $335/mo + bills, no pets . 693-8534
Walk to A&M - 2 blocks from campus on Northside, 2-
1 four-plex, no pets, $350-$400/mo. 696-7266
Look!!! Why pay rent when you can own a manufac
tured home for less 2 & 3 bdrm model homes on large
wooded sites ready to move In. 779-2123
Microwaves, refrigerators, laundry stack units, other
appliances. Appliance Distributors. 775-3282
Fn perfect condition - Black lacquer armoire, 5 ft. tall, 3
shelves & 2 drawers $100, firm Call Todd at 229-3447
Cardloglide exercise equipment, works great, barely
used, already assembled $135 O.B.O. Call Myra at
693-0638
1/1 condo, microwave, shuttle, pool, tennis courts.
$37,500 696-4227
CD - Recorder available for use. For details/rates, con
tact: Lawrence at 693-1205 or email
dragon1@mail.myriad.net. Blank CD's available for
$10 each.
Bookcase/entertainment center $100, mountain bike
$75, bed $100, desk $60, sofa $200, lamps $80/$70 &
more! Call Andres 693-4473.
http://http.tamu.edu:8000/~agp1541
Queen size waterbed bookcase headboard whitewash
finish, month old, 98% waveless matress, heater,
excellent condition, great buy! $300. Christy 694-6433
7 day Florida T Caribean vacation. Bought for $400,
selling for $300. 696-3055 nights or 862-4184 days.
Must sell! Electric dryer, needs belt $25, 16 ft. cubic
refrigerator, runs great $50. 696-5138
Very good condition trundle bed plus head and foot
boards at $ 150 693-5338
4 piece wood bedroom set includes: nighFstands, 2
dressers & mirror (no bed) at $110, 19 in. color t.v, at
$60. Kenneth 696-4343
Sofa queen sleeper - maroon pattern $225, 14 pt. dia
mond for Aggie ring $110. Call 764-5645
MoBTie home, Oak Forest Park, 2 bdrmTFbath, central
a/c & heat, island kitchen, deck, large $14,500. (713)
497-0549
Yard sale - 702 Concho. Saturday, August 10th at 9
a.m. Furniture, microwave, clothes, nick nacks and
loads of cool stuff
Mountain Bikes fully reconditioned - 21 speed $180,
18 speed $150, 10 speed $80, only 1 female Beach
Bike $40 Hurry while they last! 846-8295
More Mountain Bikes reconditioned - : TTspeed $5CL
numerous 10 speeds $40. only one 12 speed racing
bike $50, female 10 speed racer $40 846-8295
Powerful 40 watts RMS Marantz receiver. Firs! $100
takes It! 846-8295
PETS
Adopt: Puppies, Kittens. Cats, Dogs. Many purebreds!
Brazos Shelter 775-5755
Free medium size dog Moving & can't take 1 1/2 yr
old female, cute. mix. 693-1046 or 696-7065
HELP WANTED
HELPERS WANTED
Exterior/Interior sheet rock,
painting and carpentry
Flexible Work Schedule
775-7126
July Free!! 2 bdrm/2 ba four-plex, 1104 Adam Circle,
$500/mo, pets o.k. 693-9959
2 bedrooms starting at $465/mo, close to campus,
shopping, many amenities. Call 693-1906
1. bedrooms starting $385/mo, 2 different floor plans,
large closets, many amenities. 693-1906
Southwood Valley four-plex - 2409 Bosque, 2 bdrm/L
bath studio style, $410/mo. No pets, shuttle route.
731-8951 '
Live for less. 5 blocks from TAMU. College Main
Apartments. 846-2089.
Large'2 - 1 1/2, W/D, 2007 Monito Way, $435/mo..
$300/dep. 696-1245
The Houston Chronicle
has an opening for a female
carrier in the women’s dormi
tories for the fall semester.
The route requires working
early morning hours, 7 days a
week and earns
$600 - $700 per month.
If interested, call:
Julian at 693-2323.
Sublease 1 year starting August 16, 2 bdrm/2 bath,
$450/month. $200 off first month's rent. 693-6903
leave message
Sublease spacious 2 bdrm/1 1/2 bath, $545/mo, 12
month lease. Colony Apts. Water 8 sewer paid, shut
tle bus & pool. 691-2469
Southwood Valley - T story four-plex, 2 bdrm/2 ba, w/d,
shuttle rt., $550/mo. 690-7873
Bargain - 1 bdrm apartment, 9 month tease, 12 month
rates, $410/mo., quiet, window faces park end apart
ment. No deposit. Call anytime 764-7772
3 blocks To TAMU. Utilities paid, w/d, 1 bdrm/T ba effi
ciency. Unfurnished $415/mo, furnished $425/mo
available 8/13. (214) 343-0860/696-4455
Sublease August 21st. - 2 bdrm/1 bath, GoldenWest
Apartment. $300/mo, on shuttle route. 764-5821
2 bdrms/1 1/2 bath Lor 2-4 roommates to share, 2
blocks from TAMU. 693-3480
2 bdrm/2 ba duplex $650/mo. Great locatiion, covered
parking, w/d, furnished or partially furnished. Call (409)
441 -1014, (409) 539-1011
Beautiful townhouse for lease to either 1 or 2 people
Great location, 1 1/2 baths, w/d conn., fireplace, direct
ly on bus-line, $485/mo. 775-3531
Nice 1 bdrm/T bath, walking distance to campus. Quiet
area, cheaper Bryan utilities. $395/mo. 846-0754
2-1, nice condition, back fenced yard, on shuttle,
$450/mo. 822-2492
Sublease 1 bdrm at Colony Apartments, $385/mo.
694-2204 or 1-800-283-6148
14 x 76 - 2 bdrm/2 bath, new floor & carpet, all appli
ances w/ W/D, central air & heat $9,650, possible
owner finance. In nice central Northgate Park, 1 mile
from campus 828-3643/823-8486
2 bdrm/1 ba four-plex, w/d, new fridge, carpet & paint,
ceiling fans, water paid, shuttle route, $500/mo. 764-
2019
Brand new 1,283 bedroom deluxe apartment homes!!
Privacy gates, monitored alarms, loft style floor plans,
full size W/D, discounted cable TV, club house, com
puter center, pool 8 gym Call Anita Place at
Saddlewood Apartments 775-8800. Special discounts
for part-time students.
BUSINESS OPPORTUMITY
Market demand has created the need for a Distributor
in your area Internationally recognized products new
in the U.S offers rare entry opportunity for exploding
growth Excellent income potential and management
support Minimal investment required Carol at (409)
968-6801 or (409) 249-5572
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cruise Ships Now Hiring - Earn up to $2,000+/month
working on Cruise Ships or Land-Tour companies
World travel Seasonal 8 full-time employment avail
able No experience necessary. For more information
call 1-206-971-3550 ext. C58553.
Airlines Now Hiring - Domestic 8 International staff
needed! Flight attendants, ticket agents, reservation-
ists, ground crew + more. Excellent travel benefits!
Call 1-206-971-3690 ext L58551
Alaska Summer Employment - Fishing Industry.
Earn up to $3,000 - $6,000+ per month. Room 8
Board! Transportation! Male/Female. No experience
necessary! (206) 971-3510 ext A58554
Windows Programmer, fulT-llme only. Elite Software
846-2340, www.elite.soft.com
Need part-time cleaners for commercial buildings
Working hours 5pm-8pm. Hours vary sometimes. No
weekend work. Great for college students, must have
car and phone Call 823-1614 for appt.
Prestigious teaching position, must have had fx. b.L. 5
yrs. +, 8 college experience. Work evenings 8
Saturdays, averages out to $5.00/hr. No DWI's, Pi's
etc. 694-2122
telephone interviewer position available. $5/hr, days,
evening 8 weekends work. Contact IntelliQuest at 268-
5307 or come by 702 University Dr. Ea. Ste. 102F
College Station.
SUMMER WORK. Up to $9.00 starting. P-t/F-t, temp./
perm, available. Internships 8 Scholarships available
(Conditions exist). Training provided 696-7734
telemarketers needed promoting the circus. All shifts,
flex, hrs., M-F. Mike 846-8818
INSPIRATIONS - Now hiring friendly sales people for
the fall. Apply at Inspirations, Post Oak Mall.
Part-time bookkeeper - flexible hours. Apply within
Piper's Chevron, Texas Ave. at Univ. Dr.
Part-time heip wanted. Apply within Piper's Chevron,
Texas Ave. at Univ, Dr.
Vineyard Court Hotel, 6 front desk personnel for day
time shift 8 also evening / weekend shift. Apply at 216
Dominik, C. Station. No phone calls please
Woodworker 8 matting 8 framing - student worker
w/experience needed. ASAP!! Call 845-1631
Need individualto work in billing office. Call Steve 691-
0206 '
Full-time lube technician, experienced but not manda
tory. Benefits-health ins., profit sharing, etc. Wal-mart
Super Center.
Part-time Marketing - Telephone followup. Must have
good grades, solid work credentials. Good bonus for
performance. Call for interview: 775-0400 (Victor).
Teacher aids needed - part-time hours, mornings or
afternoons Mon.-Fri., also need - substitutes, flexible
hours, experience with children preferred. 823-4751
ask for Kim or Kamy
China Garden Ristaurant now hiring all positions.
Please call 823-2818
Part-time ClericaL Position - Monday and Wednesday,
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., and every other Saturday 10:00
a m. - 2:00 p.m. Starting August 17th. Apply in person:
Nationwide Insurance. 1100B Harvey Road (Post Oak
Square).
Waitstaff $8 - $10/hr average Also cashier position.
Apply at Golden Corral
Childcare helper needed 3:00-5:30 p m. weekdays.
Transportation 8 references required. Call 693-7416
REAL ESTATE
Outstanding equestrian facility, 20 minutes from Texas
ASM University. Lovely ranch home, 3,200 sq. ft., 50
cares of lush coastal pasteurs w/horse 8 cattle facility.
(409) 690-0029 Wellborn. Tx
ROOMMATE
Female ASM roommate wanted, house 1 block from
campus, free rent + utilities. Call for details 846-3376
Responsible roommate needed to share 2 bedroom
duplex in Bryan area $240/mo. + 1/2 utilities. Call
Patrick at 776-8124
Female roommate needed. Own bedroom 8 bath in
mobile home, $225/mo + 1/2 utilities. 693-8004
Needed 2 roommates, 3 bdrm/2 bath, 2 car garage,
w/d, shuttle bus. 1511 Arctic Cir, off Andersen Rd.
622-5680 Jackie
Roommate wanted, male or female, 3 bdrm/2 bath
house, really snazzy, $300/mo + 1/3 utilities. 822-9563
Female share 2 bdrm/2 bath, C. Sta., bus It., $280/mo
+ ail bills paid. 693-0661
1-1, new carpet, conveniently, new washers, mailboxes
8 bus-stops. Call 696-5662
Sublease 2 bdrm/2 bath, w/d, walking distance to cam
pus, no deposit 693-0800
Brand newNorthgatefourpiex, walk toA 8 M, 2-2,a/c,
ceiling fan, $575/mo. Call 846-4076
2 bdrm overlooking pool, near mail, wash 8 shuttle buil
$300/mo. All bills paid but phone. Call cindy: 846-
4414
Roommate needed for fall. Duplex, $275/mo + 1/2 util
ities, pets ok, w/d. 694-6629
Roommate needed in 3-2 house w/swlmmlng pool,
large fenced yard, w/d, $350/mo including utilities.
361-0067 Cain or Leslie
1 to 2 male roommates needed. 2 bdrm-2 ba, w/d,
$205/mo + utilities, walk to campus, covered parking.
Spacious 8 very clean. Christian male preferred. (512)
592-6103
Male/female roommate needed for fall/spring. 2
bdrm/2 bath, $185/mo + 1/3 utilities. Aug./Sept. Free!!
Sublease now! 694-8639
Female roommate needed. $200/mo, 3 bedroom
house In N. Bryan. Call 778-8416 for more information.
Wanted - 2 male roommates to share 3-2 house off of
George Bush $267/mo + utilities. Contact Ken at (210)
943-4093 8 leave message
Female roommate $275/mo, all bills paid. 1995 mobile
home - Oak Forest Park on A 8 M bus rt. Available
ASAP 696-6687
HELP WANTED
Yeast Infection
Women 16 years of age and older
If you are experiencing vaginal
itching, burning, irritation or
discharge you may be eligible to par
ticipate. As a participant you will
receive $150 for completion of study
(3 visits). Physician visits and
medication are FREE.
No blood drawn!!
Sinus Infection?
If you are at least 18 years old and
have a sinus infection with symptoms
such as runny nose, nasal congestion,
cough, you may qualify to participate
in a research study. If you qualify you
will receive:
AT NO CHARGE
Sinus X-Rays
Study-Related Medical Care
Study Medication
Financial Compensation
Psoriasis Study
Individuals with psoriasis needed to
participate in a research study using
an investigative topical medication.
Volunteers will be compensated for
their time and travel.
Fever Blister Study
Volunteers with history of herpes labi-
alis (fever blisters) needed to partic
ipate in a research study using an
investigational topical preparation.
Must be pre-screened before your
next fever blister. Eligible volunteers
may receive up to $280.
Call NOW for information
Chronic Lower Back
Pain Study
Volunteers, ages 25-75, needed with
chronic lower back pain requiring daily
pain medication to participate in a ten
week clinical research study using an
investigational pain medication.
Eligible volunteers will be
compensated.
Acne Study
Volunteers with severe nodular acne
needed to participate in a 20 week
research study with a known oral med
ication. Eligible volunteers will be
compensated for their time & travel.
Call for information:
J & S Studies, Inc.
846-5933
SERVICES
BRUNO A. SHIMEK ‘83
Attorney at Law
Licensed By Supreme Court of Texas
• DWI'S • DIVORCE • MIP'S
• PERSONAL INJURY
DRUG RELATED OFFENSES
TREE INITIAL CONSULTATION”
823-3327
118 South Main
Bryan, Texas 77803
Not Certified By The Texas Board
of Legal Specialization
Hoover's Tennis Service. Same-day 8 overnight ser
vice. Re-stringlng tennis 8 racquet-ball racquets. 696-
9733
AAA Texas Defensive Driving 8 Driver’s Training. Lot-
of-fun, Laugh-a-lot!! Ticket dismissal, insurance dis
count, M-TU(6pm-9pm), W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri(6pm-
8pm) 8 Sat(10am-2:30pm), Sat(8am-2:30pm). Next to
Black Eyed Pea. Walk-ins welcome, $25 cash.
Lowest price allowed by law. 111 Univ. Dr, Ste 217,
846-6117, Show up 30 min, early.
Need a diversion? Tour Big 12 on Metropolis BBS.
Live chat! Games galore - MajorMUD, Farwest Trivia,
etc! Free demo accounts! Internet Access! Call (409)
694-8441 via modem.
Place Your Ad In
The Battalion
Call 845-2696
ADVERTISERS:
WANT TO REACH MORE THAN 40,000 RETURNING A&M STUDENTS?
Ads in our annual Back-to-School issues on Friday, Aug, 30,
and Monday, Sept. 2, can chalk up extra sales for you.
Make an educated move and reserve your space today!
DEADLINE AUG. 23
For rates and reservations, call
845-2696
The Battalion
103 years at Texas A&M university
Music
THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES
I n life, every
thing we say
and do is
mere camou
flage for our
true personali
ty. Yet there is
one aspect of
our lives that
describes us in
just one
glimpse: our
CD collection.
The music
we buy and listen to explains
everything about us, all in a con
venient carrying case. Glance
through someone’s collection
and, judging by what lurks in
there, one can tell if someone is
really the ace they pretend to be
or just a big loser with a pen
chant for Barry Manilow. Every
CD is like a clue, adding to the
complete pattern of the person.
The first thing to look for in a
music collection is the method of
organization. If CDs are strewn
about in no particular order or
being held in the wrong case,
this is a clear sign that the own
er’s bedroom floor is lined with a
thick layer of filthy socks and
dirty clothes. What’s worse is if
the CDs are in strict alphabeti
cal order, or subdivided by genre
and year of release. This is the
mating call of the truly anal re
tentive — just hope they have
the decency to wait until you
leave before they begin dusting.
Even more important than or
ganization is content. In most
parts of the country, a collection
with more than two Garth
Brooks albums is grounds for di
vorce. But around here, exces
sive country compilations are
more prevalent. Though conces
sions must be granted for locale,
much can be inferred by a music
collection where one comes face
to face with George Strait and
Randy Travis on a habitual ba
sis. Where one finds extensive
country gold, three other things
are sure to be scattered around
as well — empty Pearl Light
cans, Copenhagen-ring-around-
the-Wranglers, and a nasty dog
that constantly scratches itself.
If the focus of someone’s collec
tion relies heavily on the sound
of the fiddle, you should be fo
cused on something else, how to
make a quick escape without
slipping on the sawdust.
But what about the pers:
whose collection is chockful!
MTV buzz b ands and groi:
that have a stranglehold on,;
Weekly Top 40? Undernej
that layer of Mossimo orffl
Fear apparel reveals a soui
simple as a Hootie and theBi:
fish concept album and an at:
tude as refreshingly juvenile;
the average Bush fan. Thorag
people in this category are:
reason the Goo Goo Dolls eiis,
they are generally harmles
creatures; unless, of course.
stand between them and the :
est trend.
Also, look out for the mu;
collection firmly grounded ini
‘60s and the ‘70s. These CDor
era merely want to get back
the day when the “music m
mattered, man.” Not especia
aggressive, the ‘60s and'”
fan’s main hobby is relax!
eyes closed, dreaming about
furbishing that VW Bug,)!
somehow incorporating more a
flow. But be warned. Spend"
too much time around the etc
plete Doors and Pink Floyd k
lection can lead someone to
sessively search for that perfe
black light poster and develc|
an appreciation for tie-dye.
Perhaps the category tk
says the most is the one tk
consists primarily of Britiilj
downer music like The Smith I
Morrissey and Depeche Modi
Whoever possesses albumsb
more than one of these bands
sure to be annoying in sever;
categories. One category is tk
intense admiration of everyth":
British, from accents to twee:
jackets. To them, heaven cor
sists of sipping tea and watchiri
Hugh Grant films. Even mor;
frightening is their obsessio:
with the music, knowing inoon
sequential trivia facts abouttki
artists, identifying with themor.
a personal basis, and worstoi
all, constantly singing along
even when the accompanying
music stops.
Personalities trail music col
lections and vice-versa. Notl
everyone will fit into these riglii|
categories, but if music is tk
soundtrack of our lives, the ke;
is making sure the score wasn:
composed by Barry Manilow.'
^— yN - I
Steven Gyeszly is a Classo;
’99 finance and sociology majo
WHAM!
HOOKED ON THE ’80s
Kristina
BUFFINI
Aggielife
Editor
I t has be
come an ob
session. I
am officially
addicted. I am
standing up
right now and
admitting I
need help. I
wish there
were a support
group because
I need to con
fer with others
who share my
affliction. I am
hooked on the ’80s.
I am not talking about
Reaganomics, skateboards, slouch
socks, side ponytails or even
Reebok high-tops. It’s the music.
It has invaded my head and will
not let me out of its grasp.
Infomercials try to sell weak
mind and bodied souls — my
roommates and myself included
— CDs that remind us of roller
rinks, riding our skateboards
down the street, and playing
dodgeball during recess in ele
mentary school. They have defi
nitely targeted the right audi
ence and are making a killing.
My roommate ordered one such
compilation just last week, and I
am not ashamed to admit that I
have about 10 nostalgic albums
at home and at least five cas
settes in my car.
I don’t know what the deal is.
Were the ’80s really such a great
decade? Sure, most of us grew up
during this time, but it was not
that exciting of a decade com
pared to the ’20s or the ’60s. But
the one thing the products of the
’80s will always have is the music.
Whenever a song from groups
like REO Speedwagon (which is
on tour this summer), the
Thompson Twins, Toto, Hall &
Oates or the Bangles come on
the radio, everyone knows the
words, sings along, and usually
has a story to accompany it.
But perhaps the best band of
the ’80s (in my opinion of course)
is Wham. Yes, the band that
brought us big bleached hair,
George Michael, and songs like
“Wake Me Up Before You Go
Go,” deserve its own little spaces
in music history.
My addiction with Wham be
gan in about 1985 while lister
ing to Rick Dees In The Morn
ing. My first musical purchase
was Make It Big and I still own
the album along with a tape,
and my roommate has the CD.
But what made my affection
with Wham grow exponential!)'
was a little spring break trip to
California last year.
While driving through the
dusty no-man’s-land of New
Mexico, my roommates and!
were innocently bopping along
with “Freedom” when we decid'
ed to switch the tape. Unfortu
nately for us, the Volvo — made
tape deck decided it did not
agree with our plans, and eight
days and three states later, we
had memorized every song for
ward and backward. But believe
it or not, we were still somewhat
jovial and singing along.
Even Pam (my buddy) was
jamming to Wham on the way to
New Orleans two weeks ago.
Normally, when someone has
been forced to listen to a CD
over and over and over again,
they either kill someone or
themselves just to make the mu
sic stop. Wham had the opposite
affect on us. We continue to lis
ten to Wham, sometimes non
stop. I found my Edge of Hearn
tape at home, and I am content
listening to the “Wham Rap”
constantly while my friends de
bate whether or not to medicate
me because of my condition.
So you may see me jumping
around in my car dancing on
Texas Avenue and wonder why I
am singing “You can have my
credit card baby, but keep your
red hands off of my heart, baby,”
but at least I’m enjoying myself.
I have not found a Wham
Anonymous — maybe I should
start my own program. But
there must be other’s out there
like me. 1 hope.
Kristina Baffin is a Class of
’97 journalism major