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pssip tabloids wu urors to resume deliberations iry. leople to s, and my fi| i my life,’ Solano sii mer andljt tin award Texas (APJ-Fij if James After convicting Cuellar for the death of an un born child, the panel could not reach a decision > received a prize ijj on punishment, oey away. iple, who hasdo'i $100 million in ^ around the counto, Medal for Distingys i by the American ij jseums on Sate er said he andtiis from deprived fart •ned to value tlief‘3 education, r credited his wifejl the force be c efforts. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — Jurors are slated to resume deliber ations Monday on the punishment for a drunken driver who crashed into a pregnant woman’s car, caus ing the premature birth and death of her child. The case, one of the first in Texas to test whether a person can be held criminally liable for harming a fetus, faces the possibility of a mistrial af ter jurors went home for the week end deadlocked on a sentence. The same seven-woman, five- man jury took just one hour to convict Frank Flores Cuellar of in toxication manslaughter. But after deliberating 4 1/2 hours Friday on punishment, the panel said it could not reach a decision and was sent home. Cuellar, 50, faces anywhere from probation to 20 years in prison for the death of Krystal Zu niga, who was delivered shortly after the June 15 accident. According to testimony, Cuellar was intoxicated at more than twice the legal limit when he collided with a car driven by Jeannie Coron ado as she returned from a late- night trip to the grocery store. Coronado, 7 1/2 months preg nant, gave birth to Krystal by emer gency Caesarean section. Weighing just 4 pounds and having suffered extensive brain damage, the infant died 44 hours later. Cuellar’s attorney, Anne Mar shall, argued during trial that her client could not be held responsi ble for the child’s death because Krystal was not alive when the ac cident occurred. Marshall repeatedly cited the state’s legal meaning of person, de fined as an individual “who has been born and is alive.” While quickly rejecting that ar gument, jurors are stuck on the is- Page 5 Monday • October 21, 1996 fetus case sue of punishment. District Attorney Carlos Valdez has asked for the maximum sen tence, citing three previous convic tions Cuellar received for driving while intoxicated. “You think Mr. Cuellar has learned his lesson? He hasn’t,’’ Valdez told jurors. “The only sure way to stop him from driving is to put him away.” However, Marshall asked the jury to consider probation after Cuellar’s brother-in-law and stepdaughter-in- law testified that he had a drinking problem and wanted help. A recovery program, Marshall said, “does not let him escape punishment.” Cuellar also is charged with felony DWI and intoxication as sault in connection with the acci dent. He will be tried on those charges later, and faces a maxi mum of 10 years in prison for each. nna gives ay C-sectiilROGRAM rk (AP) - ^Jntinued from Page 1 try to teach stuff they can use Jonna did endypE, ‘sarean section, een rumored heiit oughout their lives,” Beckworth said. “I al childbirth w the singer-acte it in Peo e. a x/ent r at and to teach them that positive is good, and heir positives exceed their negatives, n their lives will turn out positive. I’m ng to open their eyes and make them the big picture.” Carothers said the incil’s involvement in Project Unity will lefit everyone. It's something that will give good pub- tyfor IFC and give fraternities a better tie," Carothers said. “We’re going to ig pledges and actives out here to help kids and let them know college kids sabout them. It’s a great opportunity to lhang out and play. It’s like having a idred little brothers and sisters.” o a sec- I dure Madonu later birth had fficiently. e, everyone.' she sail neeled into thecen ad Samaritan Hospia s where the >rn Oct. 14 at 4:0! a get my nose job w) enator lets Me Student Council: There be a general meeting at 5:30 in the Governance Room of the Building. For more informa- rontact Blake Murden at 845- ore-mail at murden@orca. i.edu. Midterm Continued from Page 1 “My chemistry class is killing me,” she said. “I probably would have gone to the (football) game, but for now I have to buckle down.” Other freshmen agree that their studying habits have changed since they came to college. Marisa Sanez, a freshman zoology major, said she has improved her study habits as the semester has progressed. “The first test didn’t go so well, but the sec ond I feel much stronger about because I’ve studied more,” she said. Mid-semester grades for all undergraduate students with less than 30 semester credit hours are available at the Pavilion and the Registrar’s office in Heaton Hall. Garcia said she is dreading the grades her parents will be seeing. “My parents have put a pretty strict GPR (grade-point ratio) requirement on me,” she said. “I’m hoping there’s a couple of B’s on there.” Sanez said tips on telling parents about grades have been given in class. She said she has already told her parents how difficult her classes are. “I know my parents will understand,” she said. “I think by the end of the semester my grades will improve.” Clay Melton, a senior physics major and a hopeful December graduate, said mid-semester progress concerns him “big time.” “Nothing can screw up now,” he said. “I’ve got to get out of here.” Melton said the responsibility is his to suc ceed so he will graduate in December. “Do I have control over getting an A? No,” he said. “I do have control over doing well. It’s all up to me.” What’s Up? Monday with mus -Bt) :jS <E CITY ped, buttoned#* latch is a tioubate jblican senator an 100 songs d®'|' (e writes gospa?) country tunes, eps a keyboard ini iington and is neff io. He has sent sc icians, includini up Billy Hinsche, ael song but it. ?d me and said, i make it a rap song? You're | ected.” ' $ Learning Skills Center of the lent Counseling Service: There be a workshop on test prepara- and test anxiety from 2-3 p.m. $2 Henderson Hall. For more in call the Student Counsel- Service at 845-4427. Inkshed Press: There will be a workshop in 203 MSC at p.m. Everyone is welcome, more information call Steve at '•0938. se sol 0 g r "~ idy Abroad Programs: There be an informational meeting >ut summer study abroad to ninica — The Nature Island of Caribbean from 4-5 p.m. in i Bizzell Hall West. For more irmation, call 845-0544. call Vincent at 847-0861. Hispanic Journalists’ Association: There will be a general meeting at Taco Ole in the Post Oak Mall at 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy dinner with HJA and hear about upcoming events. For more information call Robert Rodriguez at 847-6864. Aggime: There will be a free Japan ese animation screening from 7- 9:30 p.m. in the LORD, Evans Li brary. Everyone is welcome. For details call Arthur at 846-7048. Texas Environmental Action Coali tion: There will be a World Rain For est Week guest lecture at 7 p.m. in 146 Koldus. For details call Ben Scott at 693-0482. Management Society: Sherwin- Williams will present a speaker at 7:30 p.m. in 128 Wehner. For de tails call Tasha at 847-2636. Alaskan Aggies: There will be a general meeting and officer elec tions at 7:30 p.m. in 212 ENPH. For more details contact Brian Hebert at 693-4647. meeting at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Student Center to share and dis cuss the gospels. For more informa tion call Rick at 696-8775. Men’s Lacrosse Club: There will be a'practice session from 4-6 p.m. at the Zachry fields. Everyone is wel come, and no experience is re quired. For information call Todd Hendreks at 764-8561. Student Counseling Service-His- panic Student Group: There will be a meeting for Hispanic students to discuss issues relevant to their per sonal and academic well-being in a supportive and confidential environ ment from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in Hen derson Hall. For information call Dr. Juan Riker at 845-4427, ext. 134. 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. Life Savers Bible Study: Come join us for an evening of praise, worship, and Bible study from 6-8 p.m. For more information call Ericka Walton at 823-3653. Aggie Lutherans: Treehouse will be held at 7 p.m. at Our Saviors Church. For details call Heath Abel at 822-3442. Food Services: There will be a com plimentary lunch with the Food Ser vices Director in exchange for your “Piping Hot Ideas.” Call Debbie Brantley at 845-3005 for reserva tions and more information. II Circolo Itaiiano (Italian Club): We will be showing a film, “Tre Fratelli” (Three Brothers) in Italian with Eng lish subtitles at 7 p.m. in Lab 1 in the Academic building. For more in formation contact Rachel at 847- 2457 or r-grasso@tamu.edu. MSC Literary Arts: Dr. Mary Ann O’Farrell will speak at 7:30 p.m. in 226 MSC. There will be a free screening of Clueless afterwards. For more information, call Literary Arts in SPO 845-1515. Aggie Global Nomads: Come meet and talk with the biochemistry facul ty in a casual atmosphere from 7-9 p.m. at the Copacetic Cafe. siness and Laii /V i ^i/mnrK/llUlP' 6 ^ 0 k a, Nomads: There wil J / fff P^|a general meeting for 3rd cul- wisdom of over} kids and those interested in '[national travel in 407 Rudder :30 p.m. For more information, Steve at 847-6057. y to talk eaders. : career afford i 19% esentations by ith these portunity lents now in I students ig speakers. thinking ofafu- law. xn Saturday. Any SE (Women in Science and En tering): There will be a brown Hunch at 12 p.m. in 503 Block- Nancy Simpson, Ph.D., instruc- tal specialist, center for teach- excellence discussing “Chaos he Classroom.” Beverages and cks will be served, and every- I is welcome. For information bet Nancy Magnusson at 845- 87 or nancy@isc.tamu.edu. ipa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: A i show describing African Ameri- lrelationships on a college cam- i, entitled Kappa Alpha Psi Live: Ihin Line Between Love and e”, will begin at 8:30 p.m. in [ Rudder. For more information, National Organization for Women: There will be a general meeting at 7 p.m. in 205 MSC. For more informa tion contact Lara at 694-2004. Officers’ Christian Fellowship: Weekly Bible study will be held in the Da Sheill room of the Sam Houston Corps Center at 8:30 p.m. The focus will be how to be a Christian and in the Corps of Cadets or military. Free refresh ments will be served and every one is welcome. For details call Tara Tripp at 847-1081. ATM Roadrunners: There will be a 3-4 mile run from the Rec Center at 6 a.m. Also, a 3-4 mile run will begin at G. Rollie White Coliseum at 6 p.m. Different levels of run ners are welcome. For more infor mation call Dao at 260-2441. Catholic Students Association: There will be a challenge group d 6046 mbalmWw O BONFIRE RELOAD CREW / I Seniors, Ji# es and Fresl#' jr chance to I# | ss picture ini -eland yearbook ss will be taken Don and 1-5 p,nr day - Friday Photograph je. (next to Taco Cai»; 183 for more Training Session 1 Wed. October 23 MSC Room 224 7:00 pm featuring: The Yell Leaders! T-Shirts Available AGGIE MOMS Supporting AGGIE BONFIRE Through BONFIRE RELOAD CREW Tuesday Society of Women Engineers: There will be a general meeting at 7 p.m. in 203 Zachry. Horseman’s Association: There will be a general meeting at 7 p.m. at the Freeman Arena. For details call Shannon Castle at 696-3381. Career Center: The New Job Market Seminar will be held at 4 p.m in 510 Rudder. Career Center: Cooperative Educa tion Orientation will be held at 3:30 p.m. in 410 Rudder. TAMSCAMS (Texas A&M Meteo rology Club): Dr. Orbille will speak about lightning and photographing it at 7 p.m. in the O&M observato ry. For more information, call Kelly at 846-5896 or e-mail at Kfind@nimbus.tamu.edu. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: A panel consisting of Greeks, athletes and students answer questions about the tension that exists be tween them all beginning at 8:30 p.m. in 301 Rudder. For more infor mation, call John at 696-4943. Circle K International: There will be a general meeting at 7 p.m. in 144 Koldus. Everyone is wel come. For more information call Amy at 847-5783 What’s Up is a Battalion service that lists non-profit student and faculty events and activities. Items should be submitted no later than three days in advance of the de sired run date. Application dead lines and notices are not events and will not be run in What’s Up. If you have any questions, please call the newsroom at 845-3313. Addi tional What’s Up submissions can be viewed on The Battalion web page at http://bat-web.tamu.edu. 9^'sampII S! See the latest trends in fashion, health and beauty at the and meet A&M's own 1996 Glamour Top College Women Winner October 24 and 25 ^ 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Sbisa lawn also sponsored by the Department of Food Services r LONDON $225 Paris $225 Frankfurt $265 Madrid $275 Amsterdam $275 Rome $295 fAMS Am EACH WAT FROM HOUSTON BASED ON A ROUNDTBR FUR- CHASE. Fares do not nciucie fbxrae takes or PFCs totaiwg between $3-$45. DEPeJDWc; on oestwadon cr ob-movri CHARGES PAR) DMECTIY TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. FARES ABOVE ARE VAUD FROM NOV. 1 TO DEC. 15 AND YOU CAN STAY FOR A YEAR. Travel to Europe for Thanksgiving! We have Student/Youth tickets FOR $375 ROUND7RIP TO ANYWHERE IN THE U.S.A! We can get a Eurajlpass to you IN ONE DAY VIA FED Ex. Call Us Today? We have great car rental RATES FOR EUROPE. Council Travel 2000 Guadalupe St. • Austin, TX 78705 512-472-4931 http://wtcw.ciee.org/travel.htm EUR A II L. 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WILLIAMS, JR. ALUMNI CENTER DEADLINE: October 24, 1996 Undergraduate Student Requirements: 1. You must be a degree seeking student and have a total of 95 credit hours reflected on the Texas A&M University Student Information Management System. (A passed course, which is repeated and passed, cannot count as additional credit hours.) 2. 30 credit hours must have been completed in residence at Texas A&M University, providing that prior to January 1, 1994, you were registered at Texas A&M University and successfully completed a fall/spring semester or summer term (I and II or 10 weeks) as a full-time student in good standing (as defined in the University catalog). 60 credit hours must have been completed in residence at Texas A&M University if your first se mester at Texas A&M University was January 1994 or thereafter, or if you do not qualify under the successful semester requirement. Should your degree be conferred with less than 60 resident credits, this requirement will be waived after your degree is posted on the Student In formation Management System. 3. You must have a 2J) cumulative GPR at Texas A&M University. 4. You must be in good standing with the University, including no registration or transcript blocks for past due fees, loans, parking tickets, returned checks, etc. Graduate Student Requirements If you are a December 1996 degree candidate and you do not have an Aggie ring from a pri or degree, you may place an order after you meet the following requirements: 1. Your degree is conferred and posted on the Texas A&M University Student Information Management System; and 2. You are in good standing with the University, including no registration or transcript blocks for past due fees, loans, parking tickets, returned checks, etc. If you have completed aU of your degree requirements and can obtain a “Letter of Completion” from the Office of Graduate Studies, the original letter of completion, with the seal, may be presented to the Ring Office in lieu of your degree being posted. Procedure To Order A Rina: 1. If you meet all, of the above requirements, you must visit the Ring Office no later than Thursday, October 24,1996, to complete the application for eligibility verification. 2. If your application is approved and you wish to receive your ring on December 10, 1996, you must return and pay in full by cash, check, money order, or your personal Visa or Mastercard (with your name imprinted) no later than October 25,1996. Add $8.00 for Class of ‘95 or before. The ring delivery date is December 10, 1996. Located at 700 East Unlv. Dr. Suite # 108 The week of October 20 - October 24 [ Sunday Oct-20-96 Monday Oct-21-96 Tuesday Oct-22-96 Wednesday Oct-23-98 Thursday Oct-24-96 i | ■T , ' , s , - •a Acct 230 Part 1 10pm - 12am Acct 230 Part 2 10pm - 12am Acct 230 Part 3 10pm - 12am Acct 230 Part 4 10pm - 12am Acct 327 Part 1 5pm - 7pm Acct 327 Part 2 5pm - 7pm Acct 327 Part 3 5pm - 7pm Acct 327 Part 4 5pm - 7pm Acct 327 Parts 5pm - 7pm Bana 303 Part 1 5pm - 8pm Bana 303 Part 2 4pm - 7pm Bana 303 Part 3 4pm - 7pm Bana 305 Test Review 8pm - 11 pm Biol 113 Tart 3 1pm-3pm Tickets Go On Sale Sunday At 1:00 p.m. Ask us about our season passes for the semester? Located next to Sidepoekets and Golden Corral on the Centerpole bus route. Cal! 846-TUTOR (846-8886) Biol 114 Test Review 3pm - 6pm Biol 113 Part 1 8pm - 11pm Fine 341 Part 1 7pm - 10pm Oiem 227 Part 1 9pm - 11pm Kcon 203 Part 1 6pm - 9pm Fine 341 Part 2 7pm - 10pm Math 151 Part 1 7pm - 9pm Btai 113 Parti 3pm - 6pm Chem 227 Parti 9pm - 11pm Kcon 203 Part 2 6pm - 9pm Fine 341 Part 3 7pm - 9pm Math 151 Part 2 7pm - 9pm 11 lllfil t hem 227 Part 3 9pm - 1 tpm Math 151 Part 3 Tpm - 9pm .Math 151 Part 4 7pm - 9pm Math 152 Part 1 9pm - 11pm Mathl4t/166 Part 1 llpm-lam Math 152 Part 2 9pm - 11pm Math 141/166 Part 2 llpm-lam Math 152 Part 3 9pm - 11 pm Math 141/166 Part 3 1 Ipm-lam Math 152 Part 4 9pm - 11pm