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DURING MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL 99$ BEST BEER VALUE IN TOWN 201 Dominik C.S., Tx. C 9 C* b C a B STATION. 693-4148 The Department of Student Activities presents Top Ten Reasons Risk Management is Important to Student Organizations Parties? Contract? Waivers...? Relieve Your Fears About Student Group Liability by Participating on Tuesday, October 1 7 p.m. 3 01 Rudder Good Bull Off Campus Aggies General Meeting Where: 224 MSC When: October 1, 1996 Agm .260-2660 ritnrin&. 7258 University Drive FOR THE WEEK OF SEP 30 - OCT 3 TICKETS GO ON SALE SUNDAY 3-5 PM SEE THE PEOPLE BOOK FOR DISCOUNT VOUCHER COUPON! SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MON Sep 30 TUES Oct t WED Oct 2 THUR Oct 3 CHEM 101 7-9 PM CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 Cf , » 1 Tersg RHYS 201 9 - 11 PM CH 6 CH 7 CHS PRAC TESTS ENGR 109 11 PM- 1 AM PASTA PPAC TEST 1 PARTS PRAC TEST 2 MON Sep 30 TUES Oct t WED Oct 2 THUR Oct 3 MATH 152 6-8 PM PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PRAC TEST MATH 151 8 - 11 PM PART 1 PART 2 PART 3 PRAC TEST BUSINESS MON Sep 30 TUES Octl WED Oct 2 THUR Oct 3 ACCT 209/ 229 7-9 PM BILLY’S VIDEO PART 1 BILLY’S VIDEO PART 2 CH 7 PRAC TEST ACCT 209 & 229 MATERIAL IS THE SAME FOR EXAM 2 ACCT 230 BEGINS OCT 7TH TUES Oct 1 WED Oct 2 FINC 341 9-11 PM CH 6 HOMEWORK CH 6 HOMEWORK Monday • September Death toll increases with spee AUSTIN (AP) —Traffic deaths in Texas have increased 17 percent — an average of 40 more per month — since the state began raising highway speed limits Dec. 8, the Austin Amer- ican-Statesman reported Sunday. In rural areas, the parts of the state pri marily affected by higher speed limits, fatali ties increased 28 percent, the newspaper’s computer-assisted analysis found. Deaths increased 30 percent on rural in terstate highways, which got the first 70 mph speed limit signs, according to the study. At the current pace, about 3,600 people will die in traffic accidents in Texas this year — the highest toll since 1985, the newspaper said. Some traffic safety advocates said the numbers confirm their worst fears about Congress’ decision to repeal the federally mandated speed limits of 65 mph on rural interstates and 55 mph on most other roads. “It’s a nightmare. It’s worse than I even thought it would be,’’ said Bob Draper, se nior vice president of the National Traffic Safety Institute. The institute advises companies and teaches safe-driving courses in 20 states, in cluding Texas, where it helps train state troopers. “But it’s not totally unexpected,” Draper said. “You now have people driving not just 70 but 80, 85, even 90 mph. At those speeds, when an accident happens, people die.” But other experts, including state trans portation officials, said it’s too early to tell “It's a nightmare. It’s worse than I ever expected.” Bob Draper National Traffic Safety Institute whether higher speed limits are causing more traffic deaths. “It’s possible, but it’s only one possibility," said Dev Tulsiani, an engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation. Tulsiani acknowledged that traffic deaths have increased this year, but said, "We don’t know why.” One reason, Tulsiani said, might include more drivers on the roads. Draper said "the trends are disturbingly clear” in the data analyzed by the American- Statesman that covered about seven® of accidents statewide between Dec. Texas officials declared it legal to ini mph, and June 30, the most recent that the Texas Department of Publi has entered into its computer. “A double-digit increase isn’tail caused by something,” Draper said."Ait only thing that’s changed in Texas® speed limit.” From Dec. 8 through June30,ace records showed 1,936 people died in Tea tie wrecks. That compares with l,655lj deaths between Dec. 8,1994, and June Statewide, the number of fatal creased 14 percent, from 1,450 to The relationship between speeds and traffic deaths has been mixed In 1974, when the federal govei mandated a 55 mph speed limit nata fatalities in Texas dropped 18perceai rebounded the following year, acconii: the American-Statesman. A ru: ol By In 1987, when the federal governme nding an am lowed states to raise the speed highways to 65 mph, deaths inli dropped 9 percent, hut went bad: ick together 1988, the newspaper said. Bomb suspects ask for separate trial DENVER (AP) — Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols, who forged a friendship on a shared distrust of the government, re turn to court this week as ene mies blaming each other for the Oklahoma City bombing. McVeigh’s attorneys argue Nichols was the primary figure behind the bombing that killed 168 people and that McVeigh ingenuously trusted him. Nichols’ attorneys say McVeigh’s “violent extremism” appalled Nichols. They hope to convince a judge that they should be tried separately, arguing that jurors will be unable to distinguish be tween the evidence admitted against each man and fairly judge them individually. “The cases against Mr. McVeigh and Mr. Nichols differ dramatically in every relevant respect: the quantity and quality of the evidence against each, the degree of culpability for the crime demonstrated, and the character of each defendant for sentencing purposes,” said Nichols’ attorney, Michael Tigar. Prosecutors will push for a joint trial at the hearing that be gins Wednesday, arguing that most evidence will be used against both defendants and that jurors will be able to sort it out. They also believe a joint trial will be more economical and less traumatic for bombing survivors and victims’ families. ill salvage the Senior out si id the team h “We need to U.S. District ludgeRid gproblems ( Matsch could proceeds jtchell said.‘‘ 1 joint trial and instructthejii hinkwe were weigh the evidence indiviii Saturday’s oj order separate trials, orseai juries — one to hearetidi ichael Jennin against each defendant. The defendants face an iij theA&M 28-x battle since few severance tions are granted and are rare, said David Kaplt losenior qua criminal defense attorney former president of the Cola ound and tl Criminal Defense Bar. Center Continued from Page 1 “Education is a very important aspect,” Bates said. “This won’t be a medical facility in that there’s treatment, [but] if we find a person is not doing well health-wise, we will refer them to a hospital. “Child and maternal malnutrition are ma jor problems. More than half of the children are malnourished either (before birth] or their first few years, and that is a critical de velopmental period.” Bates acted as the architecture students’ client representing INCAP. Brendan Mangrum, a senior environm tal design major, participated in the prof |j n k moment He said Latin America needs healthceni re p rs . 1 j ( j “r - 1s and will benefit from the facility’sprt “The clinic sounds like somethingtl ^ Aggies (Latin Americans) need to have everywheit The projects will be on displayTuesdai the Biochemistry/Biophysics West Campus. Frustration iturday for tl st as frustratir The Aggies aiversity of C ipointing los ith questions r the Aggie p’s 53-yard ki< Colorado rec ithe game’s fi to wide rec luchdown just A&M senior id this was tl st year when t “It was a ve able and we j ► What’s Up? Monday Career Center: Placement Orien tation will be held in 111 Koldus at 9 a.m. Career Center: Cooperative Educa tion Orientation will be in 404 Rud der at 2 p.m. 109 Trigon at 8:30 p.m. The focus will be how to be a Christian and in the Corps of Cadets or military. Free refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome. For de tails call Tara Tripp at 847-1081. us for an evening of praise, wor ship, and bible study from 6-8 p.m. For more information call Ericka Walton at 823-3653. meeting about volunteer opi nities at 7:30 p.m. in chology. This is your last) to pay dues, and t-shirtswj available. For information! gela at 694-0072. imilar misse< ding mistake After Color; A&M got 1-balancec Mailed am for a Kyle Bry Bryant, who Learning Skills Center of the Student Counseling Service: There will be a workshop on study survival and learning tac tics from 10-11 a.m. in 103 Hen derson Hall. For more information call Student Counseling Service at 845-4427. ATM Roadrunners: There will be a 2- to 4-mile run from the Rec Cen ter at 6:00 a.m. Also, a 2- to 4- mile run will begin at G. Rollie White Coliseum at 6:00 p.m. Dif ferent levels of runners are wel come. For more information call Dao at 260-2441. Tuesday Off Campus Aggies: There will be a general meeting in 224 MSC at 8:30 p.m. For more information con tact the OCA office at 845-0688. College Republicans: A j meeting will be held at 8:; in 601 Rudder. Aggime: There will be a free Japanese animation screening from 7-9:30 p.m. in the LRD, Evans Library. For information call Arthur at 846-7048. Catholic Students Association: There will be a challenge group meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Student Center to share and dis cuss the gospels. For more infor mation call Rick at 696-8775. Texas Environmental Action Coali tion: There will be a general meet ing at 7 p.m. in 146 Koldus. For de tails call Ben Scott at 693-0482. • Men’s Lacrosse Club: There will be a practice session from 4-6 p.m. at the Zachry Fields. Every one is welcome, and no experi ence is required. For information call Todd Hendreks at 764-8561. International Business Associa tion: There will be a general meet ing at 7:30 p.m. in 128 Wehner. Association for Childhood Educa tion International: There will be a general meeting in 105 Harrington at 7 p.m. The guest speaker will be Cindy Boettcher, author of Anna Meagan, The Aggie Cinderella Story. Wildlife Biology Society:] Chambers will speak abouti a game warden at 7:30 p.f] 113 Kleberg. For morel tion, call Moriah at 690-6561I TAMU Waterski Team: Thei be a general meeting at 8: 410 Rudder. For more inforn call Mike Coyle at 260-5926. MSC Cepheid Variable: There will be a general meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 501 Rudder. Call 845-1515 and ask for a member for questions. MSC Cepheid Variable: meeting will be held discii! the Otherworldy Sci-Fi D Science n’ Sci-Fi Lecture 8:30 p.m. in 501 Rudder. Aggie Alternative Spring Break: There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in planning and/or attending at 7 p.m. in 144 Koldus. Anyone can come to learn more about it. Call Jill at 779-2584 or Megan 847- 7469 for details. Sigma Tau Delta: There will be a guest lecture on graduate school at 8:30 p.m. in 502 Rudder. For more information call Nancy Kerns at 693-6198. Student Counseling Service-His- panic Student Group: There will be a meeting for Hispanic students to discuss issues relevant to their personal and academic well-being in a supportive and confidential environment from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in Henderson Hall. For information call Dr. Juan Riker at 845-4427, ext. 134. Circle K International: There will be a general meeting at 7 p.m. in 144 Koldus. Everyone is welcome. Call Amy at 847-5783 for details. Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society:' will be a general meetingfof*j interested in helping \ tional Convention at 8:30 504 Rudder. For more info call Michelle at 846-6454. Dance Marathon: There will be an informational meeting at 8:45 p.m. in 701 Rudder. Find out how to volunteer and participate. For details call Jon Price at 845-1133. Women’s Lacrosse: There will be practice from 4-6 p.m. at the Zachry fields. For more information call Heather Stein at 696-6330. Orthodox Christian Fellowship: Divine Liturgy will be held at 5:30 p.m. in All Faith’s Chapel. For more information call Stavros Megas at 847-6584. What’s Up is a Battalion s'lolorado tailb that lists non-profit stude^lugs his tea mi faculty events and acti'i'lloes' second Items should be submitted"f er than three days in advaf ; the desired run date. Officers’ Christian Fellowship: Weekly Bible study will be held in Life Savers Bible Study: Come join Psychology Club: There will be a deadlines and notices events and will not be' f: | What’s Up. If you have; tions, please call the news’] at 845-3313. Memorial Student Center STUDENT CONFERENCE ON NATIONAL AFFAIRS WANT TO JOIN ONE OF A&VI’S LONGEST RUNNING COMMITTEES? INTERESTED IN GAINING EXPERIENCE IN THE ABOVE AREAS? COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. FOR MORE INFORMATION COME BY THE STUDENT PROGRAMS OFFICE IN THE MSC. HTTP://SCON A .TAMU.EDU Do You Worry Too Dr. Steven Strawn is seeking volunteers for a 2 monr))f f search study of an investigational medication foranxief 1 Last chance this Fall! For more information call: 764-2060 Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3 PROFITABLE NUMBER! 845-0569 THE BATTALION CLASSIC Ambers of A( Wy (#39) a