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Lara said he didn’t!! sal would have mm e of passing, butthai ral obligation" tooftformer Vice le lottery was lion,” he said, sug would be appropi lume 103 • Issue 11 • 12 Pages Monday, September 16, 1996 The Batt Online: http://bat-web.tamu.edu fruayle visits campus By Melissa Nunnery The Ba italion President Dan yle will speak today at der Fountain to encourage lent voter participation and me to benefit peoJier support for local help sending their o college. pays for theseloiti !10 ie c it’s the blue-collar ive a dream that warn inselves,’’ De Larasai ublican candidates, luayle last visited A&M in ng 1992, appearing with rich folks? 1 don'iiper Congressman George hell. lavid Johnston, College irblican secretary and a senior hematics major, said College Republicans hope to give the for mer vice president a welcome similar to the one he received from A&M students during a speech in 1992. “One of our officers saw Quayle at a book signing in Washington last summer and he still remem bers A&M and his biggest rally and the welcome he got in ’92,” Johnston said. Eric Sawyer, College Republicans executive director and a senior political science and economics major, said the College Republicans are looking forward to Quayle’s arrival. “Everyone I know is ready to give him a big Aggie-style wel come back,” Sawyer said in a press release. Johnston said the visit should prompt students to register to vote. “We’ve only got two or three more weeks to get people regis tered,” Johnston said. “It’s impor- Quayle tant to get registered and get out to vote. In the past, the number of student voters has been signifi cant enough to offset elections. It’s a significant block.” Agriculture Commissioner Rick Perry and Congressional can didate Pete Sessions will appear with Quayle. Johnston speculated the two politicians will also promote voter participation and solicit support for Sessions. A voter registration drive will be held in conjunction with Quayle’s speech. AP TOP 25 POLL Rec. Pts. Rec. Pts. 1. Nebraska (58) 1-0-0 1,662 17. Arizona St. 2-0-0 587 2. Tennessee (5) O o CVJ 1,561 18. Virginia Tech 2-0-0 528 3. Florida St. (4) 1-0-0 1,536 19. Iowa 2-0-0 454 4. Florida 2-0-0 1,519 20. Virginia 2-0-0 528 5. Penn St. 3-0-0 1,369 21. LSU 1-0-0 381 6. Texas 2-0-0 1,232 22. Kansas 2-0-0 360 7. Ohio St. 1-0-0 1,225 23. Syracuse 0-1-0 214 8. Michigan 2-0-0 1,211 24. Washington 1-1-0 174 9. Notre Dame 2-0-0 1,099 25. Oregon 3-0-0 10. Miami 3-0-0 11. North Carolina 2-0-0 12. Colorado 2-1-0 13. Alabama 3-0-0 13. Auburn. 3-0-0 15. Southern Cal. 2-1-0 16. Kansas St. 3-0-0 See related stories, page 7 v programs. a new program! ■ education ami able to attend Te: ars, then go to years and receive it of Texas A&M- 1 itli the A&M Systi rtunities from our ipson said, will coi ucation to students, ient,” Thompson thing’s been watei •esee any further scussed the possi al System schools, pports tenure rev ncompetentprofei tenure review) si c has the right to be r. And I do have a y are above the oi vl Eaculty Senatein! Hire review. just the leginning ;ye boot, $134 mBBHBBBSBBKSBM m a Pat James, The Battalion Patrick Collier, a sophomore industrial distribution major holds a bid to Beta Theta Pi. Texas A&M's 23 social fraternities extended a total of 310 bids to prospective members at Friday afternoon's Bid House to bring the 1996 Interfraternity Council fall rush to a close. More than 2,000 people gathered in front of the University Administration Building to watch the men run to their new fraternities. Davis’ parents arrested By Wes Swift The Battalion The parents of alleged rapist Don Davis Jr. were arrested this weekend after a Brazos County grand jury indicted them on charges that they helped their son flee from the law. Don Davis Sr. and his wife Linda, both of Houston, sur rendered to Brazos County law enforcement officials Friday evening. Davis Sr., 54, remained jailed Sunday; his wife had been released on $20,000 bond. A grand jury indicted the couple Thursday on charges of hindering the prosecution and apprehension of a felon. If convicted of the third- degree felony, the Davises could face two to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Brazos County prosecu tors said the couple gave their son, Davis Jr., thou sands of dollars and a car to help their son disappear Aug. 21, five days before his trial on charges of rape was scheduled to begin. The couple told 272nd District Judge John Delaney Aug. 21 that they had not seen their son for several days. Davis Jr., a Texas A&M graduate, had been under a court-imposed 10 p.m. cur few at his parents’ home. Davis Jr., 23, was indicted in March 1996 on two counts of aggravated sexual assault in connection with two rapes on the Texas A&M campus in 1995. A&M, Bryan-College Station and Brazos County police officials had been investigating lead after lead last week when an off-duty police officer in Little Rock, Ark., provided them with the first big break in the case. The officer, who was working as a security guard at a Little Rock motel, dis covered Davis Jr.’s red Nissan Sentra abandoned in the motel parking lot. Police are now searching airline records to determine whether Davis Jr. may have boarded a plane from an air port next to the motel. The Federal Bureau of Investigation also entered the investigation last week. Once police determined Davis Jr. had crossed state lines, FBI officials obtained a federal arrest warrant for the suspect. Davis Jr. was free on $150,000 bond when he dis appeared. Friday, Delaney issued an additional $500,000 bond for Davis Jr. failing to appear in court. Dunking changes go down easy By Kendra S. Rasmussen The Battalion State law gave an Aggie tradition a different flair this weekend, as Texas A&M seniors found ways to dunk their rings without putting the Dixie Chicken in jeopardy. A recent incident sparked by the Texas Alcoholic Beverages Commission prompted Dixie Chicken owner Don Ganter to ban customers from dunking their rings in 60-ounce pitchers. “Happy Hour” laws passed in 1990 prohibit the sale of a pitcher of beer to one person for individual consumption. Instead of pitchers, the bar offered 32- ounce schooners or mason jars instead. Ganter said students adjusted well to the change. The 32-ounce schooners, Ganter said, were popular with students. “We sold flat out (of schooners),” he said. “We had to go to 32-ounce mason jars.” Matt Matthews, a senior industrial distribution major who dunked his ring in two mason jars, said although they do not have the same “macho” feel as a pitcher, he accepted the alternative. “He (Ganter) does what he has got to do,” he said. Matthews said the mason jars are a good substitute. “I think [dunking out of mason jars] is more like oT army redneck style,” he said. Other students accepted the schooners and mason jars but said the tradition was not the same. Rusty Liner, a senior industrial dis tribution major, said he was disap pointed about not being able to dunk his ring in a pitcher. “I am definitely let down about it,” he said. “I kind of feel like they are breaking tradition. Anyone 21 and over is responsible enough to dunk their ring any way they want. “But I guess it is the second best way to do it if it is against state law.” Liner said he feels cheated but will comply for the sake of the Dixie Chicken. Rony Angkriwan, The Battalion Andria Ivers, a senior agricultural sys tems management major, dunks her ring in a schooner at the Dixie Chicken Saturday afternoon. part of it away from you,” he said. “It takes away from the whole experience. But I don’t want to be the guy that gets the Dixie Chicken shut down.” Ganter said it is unfortunate that state law hinders the Aggie tradition. “The Dixie Chicken is not here to tell people how to enjoy themselves,” he said. “It is the TABC that is looking over our shoulder.” Ganter said most students com plied, but some insisted on trying to get around the law. “There were a few that tried to dunk [their rings] in pitchers,” he said. “We had to ask them to stop.” Joy Czerwinski, a senior manage ment major, tried to dunk her ring in a pitcher but was stopped by a Dixie Chicken employee half way through. Czerwinski said she complied by pouring the beer into cups, but then went back to drinking out of the pitcher. “I didn’t get upset about it because even though I knew (it was against the law), I wasn’t going to change my way because of the rules,” she said. Czerwinski said she put the Dixie Chicken at risk, but by making her stop half way through, they were not responsible. “The Dixie Chicken fulfilled the law, I fulfilled the tradition,” she said. Ganter said his employees try to stop customers from dunking their rings in 60-ounce pitchers or two schooners or mason jars, but they cannot control the actions of all the customers. “There is a limit to what we can do,” he said. Bibson, ie Battalion TODAY wabunga rofessor uses a ey cow to teach lents about ani- industry. Aggielife, Page 3 ocker A&M Football falls to 0-2 after ining 29-22 defeat outhwestern La. Sports, Page 7 A&M Thai students compete in event By Melissa Nunnery The Battalion Thai students from the University of Texas and the University of Houston joined the Rony Angkriwan, The Battalion Volleyball teams meet at the net after the Aggie victory over UT. Texas A&M University Thai Students Association on campus Saturday for the annual Tri-city soccer, volleyball and basketball tournament. ' Col. Buck Henderson, Corps of Cadets deputy assistant comman dant, said the tournament sparks a friendly rivalry among the students. “It’s good to see the Aggie spirit involved with the international stu dents,” Henderson said. “I don’t know of any other school that does that. There is a lot of good rivalry.” Vannapa Pimviriyakul, an archi tecture graduate student who par ticipated in the tournament for the first time, said she looked forward to the day’s events. “We just want to group together all the Thai students who study in Texas,” she said. “I’m really looking forward to the banquet and the din ner and dancing.” Thai students have met for the annual tournament for 10 years. The three schools take turns hosting the tournament, which was last See Thai, Page 12 Festivities kick off By Laura Oliveira The Battalion An array of Hispanic cultures came together for a rally Friday to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through Oct. 15. The unity rally, which was sponsored by the Hispanic Presidents Council, brought together the diverse Hispanic cultures on campus to build awareness for the month ahead. The rally was led by speakers who discussed the ongoing struggles faced by Hispanics, emphasizing the month’s theme, a “Quest for Success.” Dr. Marco Portales, executive assistant to the Texas A&M President Ray Bowen and an English professor, said the rally should motivate the upcoming generation of Hispanics. “This rally is important because the future of the next Hispanic generation is being molded here,” he said. “We have to inspire these young men and woman to capitalize on their many talents and skills.” The rally focused on recogniz ing the diversity within the Hispanic culture. Adreana Araya, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers delegate and a sophomore indus trial engineering major, said many people do not realize the broad range of the Hispanic culture. “Hispanics are made up of very different people,” she said. “I think there is a lot of igno rance out there, because many think only of Mexican- Americans when referring to Hispanics. “This month we want to give more recognition to the other cultures on campus.” Campus organizations will sponsor activities celebrating the diversity of Hispanic cultures throughout the month. The festivities will include a Latin festival, a Chicano film fes tival and an affirmative action discussion. The events were planned to educate those unfamiliar with the Hispanic heritage. Robert Rodriquez, Hispanic Journalists Association presi dent and a senior journalism with rally major, said it is important to educate people about the Hispanic heritage. “If people are aware of what our heritage is about, then they will have a better understanding of what our heritage is trying to accomplish,” he said. Hispanic Heritage Month Festivities Sept.17 — “After Hopwood, what happens now?,” Affirmative Action Discussion, 7 p.m. Rudder 401 Sept. 19 — Latin Festival, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rudder Fountain Sept.24 — Speeches: Giff Navaro “Justice knows no race or barriers” and Dr. Elsa Valdez “Haciendo te diferencia; Chicanes in higher education,'' 7 p.m. MSC 201 Oct. 2 — Chicano Civil Rights History Film Festival, 7 p.m. Rudder Theater Oct. 6 — Freelance Artist, Richard Dominquez 1 to 3 p.m. Rudder Oct.12 — Caliente, The Grove