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ly • February ij' The Battalion TATE talked what's up? ntag Monday n’s Lacrosse Club: There will be ^practice session from 4-6 p.m. at Zachry fields. Everyone is wel- e, and no experience is re- red. For information call Todd ndreks at 764-8561. men’s Lacrosse: There will be prac- from 4-6 p.m. at the Zachry fields, inners are welcome. For more in- ation call Monica at 694-6915. Bicers’ Christian Fellowship: There »i be Bible study addressing “How | i I be a Christian and in the mili- |y or Corps of Cadets?” at 8:30 | In. in the DaSheill Room of the Irps Center. For more information I itact Tara Tip at 847-1081. ^ gime: Everyone is welcome to at- | I id a free Japanese animation iceening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. on he 6th floor of the Evans Library LRD). For more information call Arthur at 846-7048. ie Lutherans: There will be a le study session at 8 p.m. at Our iors Lutheran Church. For more in- hnation call Allison at 693-5137. ies Palmer, The Ba-P sreer Center: There will be a Co-op jucation Orientation at 4 p.m. in |4 Rudder. he University partinent’s vention Unii dents whothinij being stalked take chances ir safety. There’s alway ential for so® lappen," Kretzsd i. “ I f a studem y feels like she. stalked, make, report. If some: ipens in a » s t Annual Golf Tournament will be e > make a sceKBjd from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the rr people p or more information call Mike it’s going oMgrmann at 693-3512. ire of ever* and you at alii TAMU Microbiology Society: Dr. •tudents who Scott from the Biology undergradu- a for theirpkif gte Advising Office will be dis- ress recordstoh cussing opportunities in Microbiol- dble from the .t ogy at 8:30 p.m. in 501 Rudder. For ireer Center: “What color is my Jrachute” workshop on career plan- ling and job hunting techniques will i at 6:30 p.m. in Rudder Theater. ISC Nova: There will be a general eating at 7 p.m. in Rudder. Check e blue screens for room number, pme enjoy the meeting and the kmes afterwards. Jie Fish Club: Registration for the more information contact Sarita Prajapati at 847-0917. NABA (National Association of Black Accountants): There will be a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. in 133 Wehner. Alpha Phi Omega: The Phoebe’s Home service project will meet in the office at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Men’s Lacrosse Club: Practice will be held from 4-6 p.m. at the Zachry fields. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. For details call Todd Hendreks at 764-8561. Women’s Lacrosse: There will be prac tice from 4T3 p.m. at the Zachry fields. Beginners are welcome. For more in formation call Monica at 694-6915. Aggie Toastmasters: Our weekly meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. in the MSC. Check screens for location. Texas A&M Flying Club: There will be a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Easterwood Airport Clubhouse. For more information call 845-3329. Aggie Lutherans: There will be a Tree- house meeting at 7 p.m. at Our Sav iors Lutheran Church. For more infor mation call Allison at 693-5137. Catholic Students Association: There will be a general meeting at 7 p.m. in 504 Rudder. For more infor mation call Gus Rios at 694-2174. The Learning Skills Center of the Stu dent Counseling Service: There will be a workshop on Test Prep and Test Anx iety form 10-11 a.m. in 103 Hender son. For details call 845-4427. University Undergraduate Research Fellows Program: An informational meeting concerning the 1997-1998 Fellows Program will be held at 5:15 p.m. in 292B MSC. The meeting is open fo faculty as well as students. For additional information, call or vis it with Dr. Edward Funkhouser at the Office of Honors Programs and Aca demic Scholarships, 101 Academic Page 5 Monday • February 1 7, 1997 Building, 845-6774. Career Center: There will be a Placement Orientation at 4 p.m. in 510 Rudder. Career Center: There will be a Co-op, Summer jobs and Internships semi nar at 5:30 p.m. in 601 Rudder. II Circolo Italiano Di TAMU (Italian Club): “Tavola Italiana” will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Copasetic Cafe. It will be an informal get together for all who love "things Italian.” For infor mation contact Rachel at 847-2457 or r-grasso@tamu.edu. MSC Great Issues: Dr.. David Er- landson from the Dept, of Educa tional Psychology will speak on "Pub lic Funds for Private Education: The Voucher System” at 7 p.m. in 201 MSC. Admission is free. For details call Natalie Berger at 847-8377. Pre-Vet Society: Dr. Wikse will be speaking on herd health at 8:30 p.m. in 292A MSC. For more information call Marcia Homann at 764-6492. Order of Omega: There will be a Greek forum from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Rudder Fountain. Come and see what Greek life is all about. Order of Omega: Guest speaker Brad Buruft will speak at 7:30 p.m. at Rud der Theatre on Greek Life and the dangers of drinking and driving. Student Engineers Council (SEC): We will have a pool and ‘42’ domino tournament at Sidepockets at 5 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. For more information call Laura San tos at 694-7938. RHA Facilities and Operations Com mittee: We will have a discussion on the Law/Puryear green space at 5:45 p.m. in 709 Rudder. Everyone is wel come to attend. For more information contact Karen Fisher at 847-0075 or kmf0427@unix.tamu.edu. Orthodox Christian Fellowship: We will have a discussion group at 5:30 p.m. at All Faith’s Chapel. For more information contact Stavros at 847- 6584 or sam645a@acs.tamu.edu. HIP(Honors Invitational Program): There will be an informational meet ing for prospective ‘97 HIP leaders at 7 p.m. in 302 Rudder. For more information call Chris Huffines at 847-1344. Aggie Fish Club: Registration for the First Annual Golf Tournament will be held from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the MSC. For more information call Mike Hermann at 693-3512. The English Club: Dr. Kallendorf will speak on rhetoric writing, the rhetoric option in the English De partment and careers in rhetoric at 7 p.m. in 156 Blocker. All majors welcome. Contact Jami at 779- 1351 for more information. MSC Visual Arts Committee, Liter ary Arts Committee: A discussion with painter Leamon Green and reading of poetry by Phillis Wheat- ley will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in 289 MSC. For details contact Clyde at 845-9521. Undergraduate Biochemistry Soci ety: We are hosting a student/fac ulty social from 7 to 9 p.m. at Sweet Eugene’s, This is a great opportuni ty to chat with your professors in a casual atmosphere. Women’s Water Polo: Come join us for a practice session from 8 -9 p.m. at the Rec Center Pool. No experi ence is necessary. For more infor mation call Kaori Wada at 693-6397. Graduate Student Council: There will be a general meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Governance Room, Koldus. For more information contact Blake Mur- den at murden@orca.tamu.edu. 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 desired run date. Application deadlines and no tices are not events and will not be run in What’s Up. If you have any questions, please call the newsroom at 845-3313. icpage sma < information l into thef >rds from thr, s, theCompuC 5 rmation Senffl r ee said 'retzschmar a ger of beingstal real to stud Intensified it is what it . “When you emotions, happen.” ?stion: long did 00 Yeat 1 last? 5 to col answei Hollywood's sensitivity keeps Routier off TV HOUSTON (AP) —The tale of Darlie Routier, the mother sent to death row for killing one of her young sons, seems to have all the com ponents that draw Hollywood to a crime. So where are all the film crews this time? Hollywood insiders say studios are shying away in large part be cause of an increasing reluctance to portray violence against chil dren as entertainment. “This has become a massive no-no for television,” Steve Fisher said, who sells true-crime stories to various studios for the Renaissance Lit erary and Talent Agency in Los Angeles. “Even implied violence, off-screen violence — the networks are say- ng ‘no.’ They just don’t want to go near that,” he said. Fisher also said the 27-year-old homemaker from suburban Dallas Jacks the national notoriety of other cases. He points out that Routier received far less national attention than Susan Smith, a South Caroli na mom accused of drowning her sons. “Any other garden-variety Susan Smiths out there,” Fisher said. “If they don’t make it to the cover of People magazine, their stoiy is going to be completely unsellable.” Texas crimes seem to have a knack for ending up on television, most recently the stories of two cadets accused of killing a high school girl as part of a love triangle and the cheerleading mother saga. Other modern-day Texans featured in crime-related movies have in cluded serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, millionaire Cullen Davis and mass- killer Charles Whitman. Routier was sentenced to death Feb. 4 after being convicted for one capital murder in connection with the June 6,1996, stabbings of two of her three boys. Routier, who also was stabbed, said she and the boys were attacked by a killer who remains at large. She said she slept through the attack and awoke to see the back of a fleeing suspect. Prosecutors argued she committed the crime and then concocted the story of an attacker. Houston schools see uniform popularity HOUSTON (AP) — School uniforms, once the signature dress of pri vate and parochial schools, are suddenly mushrooming in popularity in Houston-area schools. This year, 168 of 257 schools in the Houston Independent School Dis trict have uniform dress policies that range from standardized styles, like khakis and golf-styled shirts, to required outfits. “It certainly has done a wonderful job as far as neatening up our cam pus,” said Mary Ann Polhemus, principal at Houston’s Ashford Elemen tary. “The kids look wonderful, the kids feel good about themselves. The fact that we are still seeing such a high compliance rate I think speaks very well for the fact that the kids like them.” Two years ago, state law gave districts the right to adopt rules requiring uniforms as long as poorer students get assistance. Parents opposed to uniforms were given the right to refuse or seek a transfer for their child as long as they had a legitimate religious or philosophical reason. A bill recently passed by the Texas Senate would ensure parents a say in whether a public school can require uniforms. Barbara Williams, spokesperson for the Texas Association of School Boards, said more districts in the state are considering uniforms. School officials also say it helps identify intruders who do not belong on campus, eases the strain on family budgets and promotes an overall better campus climate. “It eliminates the fashion distraction,” said Sheila Lidstone, spokeswoman for the Galveston district, where five schools adopted the wearing of uniforms. “We’re also able to track attendance better because kids in uniform can be spotted if they are trying to skip school,” Lidstone said. Polhemus said her school has adopted a policy called “uniformity with individuality.” Students are allowed a choice of red, white, yellow, green or blue polo shirts with khaki or navy blue bottoms. The girls also can wear multi-col or plaid skirts or jumpers. Other options include school T-shirts in white or blue, and a denim shirt with the school crest. Students are not forced to comply, but between 85 percent and 90 per cent of them do. 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