The Battalion
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PICAYUNE, Miss. (AP) — Two Ro
man Catholic churches have posted
guards to make sure parishioners
swallow the communion wafer and
not pocket it. The reason: Priests
fear the wafers are being used in
satanic rites.
There have been no recent police
reports of any satanic activity, but
suspicions were raised at St. Charles
Catholic Church in December when a
half-dozen people were seen leaving
with the Holy Communion, the Rev.
John Noone said.
Now, guards posted at the altar —
usually church ushers — discreetly
ask parishioners to eat the wafer or
give it back, Noone said.
In the CathoHc faith, the bread and
wine served at communion represent
the body and blood of Christ.
During satanic rituals, known as
Black Masses, communion wafers
are burned or otherwise desecrated,
said Justin Rudelson, an assistant
professor of anthropology and reli
gion at Tulane University.
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said in closing arguments.
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death penalty for Davis, whowai|
found guilty of armed violences
tempted armed robbery. He is
sentenced March 25.
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► This day in history
► Weather
Today is Ash Wednesday, Feb. 12, the 43rd day of
1997. There are 322 days left in the year.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Feb. 12,1809, Abraham Lincoln, the 16th pres
ident of the United States, was born in present-day
Larue County, Ky.
In 1733, English colonists led by James Oglethorpe
founded Savannah, Ga.
In 1892, President Lincoln’s birthday was declared
a national holiday.
In 1907, more than 300 people died when the
steamer Larchmont collided with a schooner off New
England’s Block Island.
In 1909, the National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People was founded.
In 1915, the cornerstone for the Lincoln Memorial
was laid in Washington, D.C.
In 1924, George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” pre
miered in New York City.
In 1940, the radio play “The Adventures of Super
man” debuted on the Mutual network with Bud Collyer
as the Man of Steel.
Five years ago: Democratic presidential candidate Bill
Clintoh released a letter he’d written as a student in 1969
in which he said he had decided to give up a draft defer
ment in order to “maintain my political viability.”
Today
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Tomorrow
► Today's birthdays
Today’s Birthdays: Movie director Franco Zefferelli is
74. Baseball Hall of Fame sportscaster Joe Garagiola
is 71. Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., is 67. Rock musician
Ray Manzarek (The Doors) is 62. Author Judy Blume is
59. Country singer Moe Bandy is 53. Actress Maud
Adams is 52. Actor Cliff DeYoung is 52. Actress Joan
na Kerns is 44. Actor-former talk show host Arsenic
Hall is 42. Singer Chynna Phillips is 29.
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CLASS OF 1997
DESIGN CONTEST
Create the artwork for Senior Week 1997 and win
RING DANCE TICKETS!!
All artwork must be in black and white, no larger than
8.5” X 11”, and illustrate the theme STEP OFF INTO THE
SPOTLIGHT”. Additional guidelines are available in the MSC,
Student Activities, and other locations around campus.
All Entries.are due by Friday, February 21,1997. at 5pm, in the
MSC Student Programs Office (2nd Floor). All entries become
the property of the Class of 1997 Council.
Finalist will be chosen and the CLASS OF 1997 will he
invited to vote for their favorite design during the week of
February 24-28, 1997, in the MSC Main Hallway.
SENIOR WEEK 1997
APRIL 21-26
1997-1998 University Undergraduate Research
Fellows Program
Call for Student Research Proposals
Outstanding juniors who will have completed nine hours of Honors course-
work before the fall semester and who have at least a 3.25 grade point average
are invited to apply for participation in the University Undergraduate Research
Fellows Program during their senior year. The Fellows Program offers a two-
semester independent research experience which culminates in a Senior Hon
ors Thesis. It is the most prestigious research opportunity available to under
graduates at Texas A&M and provides participants with opportunities usually
extended only to students pursuing graduate degrees. Over the last several years,
40 to 80 students have been selected annually as Fellows based upon faculty re
view of research proposals submitted to the University Honors Program. The
Fellows Program features a close, master-apprentice relationship between stu
dent researcher and faculty advisor and involves both students and advisors in
periodic interdisciplinary group meetings to encourage the development of a
scholarly community.
Faculty acquainted with capable juniors who meet the criteria for participation
in the Undergraduate Fellows Program may wish to encourage them to con
sider preparing a proposal. An informational meeting concerning, the 1997-
1998 Fellows Program, open to faculty as well as students, has been scheduled
for 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18th in 292B MSC. Research proposals
will be due on I hursday, March 20th. Students will know whether they have
been admitted to the program in early April. For additional information, call
oi visit with Dr. Edward Funkhouser at the Office of Honors Programs and
Academic Scholarships, 101 Academic Building, 845-6774.
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Hard Decisions?
Get Informed. Get Involved. Join MSC Political Forum.
Political Forum is a non-partisan student run organization.
For the past 30 years, we have been bringing political speakers
and topics to Texas A&M.
Political Forum is currently accepting applications for Spring 1997
membership. If you are interested in becoming a part of this fun, fast
paced programming committee, you can pick up your application at the
Student Programs Office (on the 2nd floor of the MSC)
or apply online at: http://pf.tamu.edu
Weekly meetings on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. in 504 Rudder
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