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Telluride, Co. Jan. 3-11 $485 includes: -transportation -lodging -4 out of 5 day ski lift for more information call: 693-0279 TAMU Snow Ski Club Pad Set with the purchase of In-line Skates Expires 10-25-96 817 Texas Ave. College Station, Tx SAVE ON U-LOCKS * HELMETS* MORE OPEN 9:30 AM -6:30 PM M-SAT. 12-5 SUN. We accept 696-6551 competitors coupons EMM VISA TEST YOUR ALCOHOL IQ If you’re an Aggie that drinks, are you an Aggie that thinks. 1. What percentage of Aggies do not consider getting drunk a rea son for drinking? a) 12% b) 26% c) 43% d) 58% 4. Approximately how many of today’s students will eventually die of alcohol-related causes? a) 300,000 b) 100,000 c) 50,000 d) 20,000 7. Nationwide, students spend on alcohol each year? a) $2 million b) $30 million c) $100 million d) $5.5 billion 2. What drug has been linked with the highest incidence of vi olence and aggression? a) crack b) PCP c) alcohol d) heroin 5. On average, how many drinks does a 140 lb. male have to con sume over a two hour period to be legally drunk (0.1 B.A.C.)? a)4 b) 5 c)6 d) 8 8. If you are caught DWI, you... a) Spend at least 72 hrs in jail b) Have a criminal record c) End up paying at least $3200 in fees, insurance, towing, etc... d) All of the above 3. In the US, how many fresh men will drop out of college due to alcohol-related causes? a) 10,000 b) 30,000 c) 42,000 d) 120,000 6. Which contains the most alco hol? a) can of beer b) glass of wine c) one shot d) all the same 9. Which 21 year-old group drinks more? a) college students h) non college students For more information call: 845-0280 Answers: Alcohol and Drug Education Programs E (6 P (8 P(L P (9 4 (5 E (b P(£ 3 (Z P (1 Texas A&M University ...a part of the Division of Student Affairs National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week October 20 th - October 26 ,h Aggielife Command Continued from Page 3 front of me, I could run up and down the stage and fall all over, but when I’m singing, I can’t run away,” he said. “That might restrict some people, but I think that boundaries can be really good for the art. “I’ve found it to be a challenge to recreate the same energy in a smaller space.” Pollet wrote the music for Gals Panic, and wrote lyrics for a few of its songs. Pollet said songwriting for Missile Command has been a challenge. “I drink a lot of coffee because I do my best writ ing at around four in the morning,” he said. “There , are so many distrac- Gals Panic never did songs about girls. I feel music is primarily a mating call.” Jeremy Pollet Missile Command Singer tions, like changing the dog’s flea collar. “One difference between Missile Command songs and Gals Panic songs is the lyrics. Gals Panic never did love songs or songs about girls. I feel music is pri marily a mating call. We’re not total saps, but we do have songs about relationships. We also have songs about video games and other important stuff, too." Pollet said the songs he writes are about per sonal experiences, particularly one called “Flight less Bird.” “My friend Tim is a professional tour guide in New York and has been writing me letters for several years,” Pollet said. “On all his letters he draws a cas sowary, which is a flightless bird. I just thought about how it must be such a strain to be a bird with wings and not be able to fly.” Pollet said the song “Peeping Tom” is about his mother. “She liked to pretend her / Son was a sex offender / Well, hey Mom / I’m not a peeping Tom.” The B |ew orle ;e there’s ly and the check for jw scientis [or cyanide lie who nov\ ie test use hospitals c Dr. Avery 1 Ithesiologist administer led or inject irrent tests take up to litals rely < i,it can tak jet the resu [octors can’ the antidoi mt was exf iubstantial lotes them: mg, who p [ting in New if Anesthes :lop a test tl lastic, paint in release c Gals Panic broke up this summer, andlerernyPtl and Dave Keel started Missile Command shortly Missile Command plays tonight at Vertif The Adults, El Flaco and UFOFU. As for future plans, the band members plain turn to Austin to record more music. “Gals Panic had garnered interest from retd bels who are basically just waiting on our let said. “If we don’t sign with them, we’ out a CD on our own label in January.” he sma iserted Womer sulin si ausing; lood su We are search ing for spooky stories that will make Edgar Allan Poe roll over in his grave. The most spine-tin gling tales, 300 words or less, will be a welcomed ad dition to the Aggielife Hal loween page. Send submission to 01 3 Reed McDonald building by Monday, Oct. 28, fax it to 409.845.2647 or e-mail it to Batt@tamvm.tamu.edu lALTIMORE |-size instil lerthe skin ( Ics avoid se Ictions, ke I'll and cor r better, res louse the d led in the a themselves nine how mi (then hold a rthepump i leliver. 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