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5^V2S£> Thursday • OctobefJI, CHARITY BINGO AT ITS BEST! 1805 Briarcrest Bryan, Tx. 776-0999 CURRENT SCHEDULE Doors Open 1st Session 2nd Session benefiting Tuesday 5:00pm 6:45pm None Wednesday 5:00pm 6:45pm Thursday 5:00pm 6:45pm 5:00pm 7:15pm 5:00pm 6:45pm 4:00pm 6:00pm Friday Saturday Sunday 9:00pm 9:00pm 9:00pm 9:00pm 8:00pm Elks BVCASA-LVA Elks-BVCASA LVA-Elks BVCASA-LVA St. Jospeh School Church LOW LOW PMOCES ° MA^OMyiMI BAYOWnT MOOMirLV PRICES LOW AS $10 PER SESSION CLOSED MONDAY B.V.C.S A. LVA BRAZOS VALLEY LIC » 30008721273 ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL/CHURCH LIC • 17424313017 • 30007813070 2pm-8pm 99*10...Drafu I Barney impersonators may be finei $J^99 Giant Beer, Well HiBalls, Margaritas & Shooters Stores face lawsuits for selling look-alike dinosaur costumi The Battalion Classified Advertising • Easy • Affordable • Effective For information, call 845-0569 mu Mon-Sat*9pm No Cover Rock & roll comedy you must see! David Trout rVyetsea Mte e , efub e POST OAK MALL t iiiiikikiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil UWUUMmmMWUWUUWMWmMUUMKKWWWUl II I I I II I I I I I Till II I I I f'H H l] Jewelry for Every Occasion 846-0832 108 North Ave. Bryan Mon-Sat 10-6 ^ 694-9357 Post Oak Mall Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-6 ^ FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Millions of preschool children may think of Barney as a lovable, purple dinosaur, but for hundreds of costume shops around the na tion he may herald extinction. Apparently Barney, while ex tremely amicable to small chil dren, doesn’t like imitators. Several hundred costume shops nationwide are being threatened with legal action by the creators of Barney for selling costume look-a likes from a national manufacturer, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram re ported today. Four Tarrant County shops re ceived letters two weeks ago from a San Francisco law firm repre senting The Lyons Group of Allen seeking settlements ranging from $7,500 to $75,000 and the return of all costumes. Those shops entertaining the idea of not paying Barney his due will be slapped with another law suit for twice the amount origi nally assessed. Costume shop owners, who usually have much to celebrate at this time of year, are now scram bling to review their options be fore a Nov. 12 deadline. Fort Worth’s Harris Costume is being asked to pay $75,000 for “Barney was created to be a wholesome, nurturing and loving character for very young children.” Susan Eisner Furman The Lyons Group renting 11 costumes that were sold to the Texas Department of Health for children’s promotions. “We haven’t profited $75,000 in total sales in the last 10 years,’’ said Phyllis Doyle, the store’s owner. “Just the lawyers’ fees will put you out of business.” Susan Eisner Furman, a spokeswoman for The Lyons Group, said the company is pro tecting Barney’s image. “Barney was created to be a wholesome, nurturing and lov ing character for very young children,’’ Furman said. "Chil dren should be able to believe in the integrity of the character. Children place their trust in Barney. We must be able to con trol the actions of anybody in a Barney costume." But store owners say the law suit will leave them in the same condition as Barney’s ancestors. “Do they realize how many shops they will put out of busi ness?’’ said LaNita Moore, who co owns Arlington’s House of Make Believe with her mother. The shop is being asked to pay $7,500. “Will that satisfy them?” Moore said. “Why didn’t they just ask for the costume back? foil' B T ► What’s Up? Everybody's scaredtoigj We’re definitely ini They have the moneyio® this all the way.” The Lyons Group sued al Discount CostumeCad Diego in |une for creating tume, accordingtoi sent to store owners. It also obtaineddatai business transactions, i the names of stores th costumes. The lawsuitalM National DiscountCostiil lated copyright and traits rights of The Lyons! Because the case is seal status is unknown. Tarrant County costuti owners say they I t umes in good faith ands way of knowing they mipjas State Univ< h inging on a copyright, ■rustman led They were on themati# 1 'finish in tl five years,” Doyle said pnship. After even waited two yearsitjaved against sure they were Ok. WevMchmeier) Cor tremely careful." MMy mom pla plsey said. “SI m. I became Iseofher.” Voolsey, who Ischools for v t 6 feet 3 middle hi lorn to ph It she was reci lege basketba However, W |y volleybal |in for impro Actually, I gc lolsey said. “\ Jse I didn’t stc ijb inhigh schc fcoolsey sai< ns from her t led at Texas V Thursday ^•SE*!'. Jir.BiGCKEF'ir. The Learning Skills Center of the Student Counseling Service: There will be a workshop on study survival and learning tactics from 2-3 p.m. in 103 Henderson Hall. For more informa tion call the Student Counseling Service at 845-4427. meet for the arrival of Centerpole at 4 p.m. at Bonfire site. For details call Corbin Wickman at 693-5228. Zeta Tau Alpha: The Sixth Annual Halloween on Sorority Row will be held from 6-9 p.m. Chil dren of all ages are invited to participate in free games and activities. Alpha Phi Omega: The Boys Club Se',- ™ re l ^ an ^ ject will meet at 3:45 p.m. intheoffice. u in f., e ry iity of North ( Friday warned to tl u taring- 725B University Drive FOR THE WEEK OF NOV 4-7 TICKETS GO ON SALE SUNDAY 3-5 PM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MON Nov 4 TUES Nov 5 WED Nov 6 THUR Nov 7 RHYS 202 5-7 PM CH 36 CH 37 CH 38 PRAC TEST RHYS 218 7-9 PM CH 10 CH 11 CH 12 CH 13 CHEM 102 9-11 PM CH 19 CH 20 ELECTRO- CHEM CH 21 A gni pm CH 21 B 11 PM-1 AM COOR. CHEM CH 25 BUSINESS MON Nov 4 TUES Nov 5 WED Nov 6 THUR Nov 7 ACCT 229 7-9 PM CH 8 CH 9 CH 11, 12 PRAC TEST ACCT 229 9-11 PM CH 8 CH 9 CH 11, 12 PRAC TEST ACCT 209 BEGINS NOV 11TH ACCT 230 BEGINS NOV 18TH FINC 341 BEGINS NOV 11TH Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Aggies: There will be a rap group session and Halloween party with a costume contest from 7-8:15 p.m. in Koldus Governance Room. Food and beverages will be provided. For more information call the Gay Line at 847-0321. Haunted House by the Veterinary Class of 2000: Come visit the haunted house on Hal loween night from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Vet School. Lutheran Student Fellowship: Comejofii 6 p.m. in the University Lutheran Cha* Student Center for the evening’s topi: Church in Russia," and supper. For 6687. Macintosh Users Group: There will be a gener al meeting to see and hear the latest from Ap ple at 7:30 p.m. in 104 Halbouty. There will also be a live Internet connection, software demos, and door prizes. For more information contact the Mac users group URL at http://www-mac.tamu.edu/TAMUG/. Southern Cone Student Association: There will be a symposium on the works of Jorge Luis Borges (Argentinian writer) at 5 p.m. in 225 MSC. For more information contact Professor Eduardo Espina at 845-2125. Navigators: There will be a general meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 110 Koldus. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Rachel at 847-2457 or e-mail r-grasso@tamu.edu. International Student Association, Caribbean Student Association and Europe Club: We are having a Halloween party at Third Floor Cantina in downtown Bryan at 8 p.m. There will be door discounts for people in costume. For more in formation call the ISA at 845-1825. Baptist Student Ministries: We will be collect ing donations for our Nov. 2 yard sale to fund summer mission trips. To help by donating, call 696-0241. RHA (HaM-O-Ween): Various on-campus dorms will be open to the public for trick-or-treating at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Meet in front of the MSC. Parking is available at Kyle Field. For more in formation call the RHA office in the Koldus Building. m for baske |e Valley Hi] rland Park, 1 p she has g jught to _ , , j 11 !3 |rts in college mation contact Rev. Richard Manus all I] looked intc rts," Wools' pie kept tell Baptist Student Ministries: We will be::! 0 (Q t j 0 ing donations for our Nov. 2 yard saleiil | e yt, a ii an[ j 5 summer mission trips. To help bydonaH l se volleyb; 696-0241. iter for fem; iucan do mon Pagan Student Association: There abaij |e r college.” cial meeting at 7 p.m. at the CopaseJthe thin For more information, call Carrie at 2M lolsey has si pies this seas Collegiate 4-H: There will be a Hallos' Isand 17 bloc cial, costume contest, trick-or-treatM second on t goods, and potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m id cker Cindy V map on the 4-H bulletin board for thefl| For additional information call 6080. team’s seasc s::! iks against th Alpha Phi Omega: The Kemp Gym sertf 1 ject will take place from 6-10 p.m. Jnd< Bryan-College Station Convention & Visitor Bureau: The Third Annual Meeting Planners Showcase will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m at the College Station Conference Center. Learn how to create the perfect meeting, conference or event. Representatives from distinguished conference and meeting planning services will be available for questions. For more informa tion call 260-9898. Muslim Students Association: The Islam 101 Session on The Islamic Family: Cornerstone of Civilization will begin at 7:30 p.m. in 407 Rud der. All faiths are welcome to join the informal discussion. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Faisal at 260-9764 or e- mail fisalc@cs.tamu.edu. By Ros: The Ba Off-Campus Aggies: Off-campus students can Aggie Speleological Society: There will be a meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 202 Francis. The topic will be bats. For more information call Dennis at 696-4101 or Tina at 775-7266. Distinguished Visiting Executive Series er Cottrell, chairman and CEO ofPro-yc! 1 poration, will be speaking about hisco-: and personal success from 10:20-ll:Hj :snot ring a b What’s Up is a Battalion servicUtt - s { non-profit student and faculty event!r. c „ r f t , fell( tivities. Items should be submitted no than three days in advance of the date. Application deadlines and not events and will not be run InV you have any questions, please call in room at 845-3313 For tickets call the MSC Box Office at 845-1234. The best dates have plenty of strings attached. The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra with Gil Shaham In its 38th season, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra inhabits the highest echelon of America’s major chamber orchestras. In his 18 years of studying the violin, 25 year-old Gil Shaham has become a virtuoso of exceptional talent and artistic maturity. Be prepared to be moved when they unite for works by Vivaldi and Beethoven. Your ears will thank you! Friday / November 1, 1996 / 8:00 p.m. / Rudder Auditorium Opera &nrfhrming Arts Society http://opas.tamu.edu Reduced rates for student tickets. Now accepting AggieBucks.™ :e backs Byro /is and Ahma :act the natic ybe it has s the sparse Igling football Whatever the r’s unknown Football Te hat he is ca hing, as it p mpson and 1 lay in Stillwatc TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 UDDff AUDITORIUM Tickets at all outlets, Texas A&M MSC Box Office, Foley’s and f or charge by phone:409-268-04 I 4 Discount seats available - $2 discount with valid TAMU ID at all outlets.