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The Battalion Classified To place a classified ad: Phone: 845-0569 / Fax: 845-2678 Office: Room 015 (basement) Reed McDonald Building Business Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Insertion deadline: 1 p.m. prior business day ‘AGGIE’ Private Party Want Ads $10 for 20 words running 5 days, if your merchandise is priced $1,000 or less (price must appear in ad). This rate applies only to non-commercial advertisers offering personal possessions for sale. Guaranteed results or you get an additional 5 days at no charge. If item doesn’t sell, advertiser must call before 1 p.m. on the day the ad is scheduled to end to qualify for the 5 additional insertions at no charge. No refunds will be made if your ad is cancelled early. ADOPTION AUTO « ■%K«W I HELP WANTED A warm Sunlit Nursery And An Abundance of Love Await Your Baby. We Are Jill And Bill, An Aggie Couple. We Are Fully Certified With A Licensed Agency. To Find Out More About Us, Call Pam Lucas At The Homes Of St. Mark, In Houston, 800-543-2229. '94 Mitsubishi Eclipse, excellent condition, sunroof, AM/FM cassette, cruise, PW/PL, 48K, $10,500 693- 4323 Sublease Ibdrm/lbath apartment on College Main. $280/mo. ($380-regular rent). Available now. 6910271. BED AND BREAKFAST Sublease efficiency for May. Willowick Apt. Call Joe at 694-7085. Adventurous, fun-loving couple with playful dog and close knit, supportive family and friends are anxious to welcome a baby into our hearts and home. Will share updates and pictures. Medical and legal expenses paid. Please call Lucy & John at 1-800-949-5072. Romantic Victorian B&B get-away. Plus gourmet can dle-light dining "The Pink House”. 364-2868 Sublease Mill Creek Condos. 2bedrooms/2story, w/d, incredibly cheap $490/month. 846-4920. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR SALE ANNOUNCEMENTS Old Aggie looking for a young Aggie to take over small business. If you like pick-up trucks, call me- 779-1806. 5 Chrome wheels of a ‘91 Jeep Renegade, $250 for the set. Please call 764-8485, leave message. Attention All Students!!! Grants & Scholarships Available From Sponsors!!! No Repayments, Ever!!! $$$ Cash For College $$$ For Info.: 1-800-243-2435. COMPUTERS Beautiful certified 5/6 carat bridal set, 1/2 carat solitaire worth $2,800. Make offer. Call 694-0267. Big Al Says Go And Support The Fightin' Texas Aggie Baseball Team. COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID- Student Financial Services profiles over 200,00+ individual scholarships, grants, loans, and fellowships- from private and government funding sources. A MUST FOR ANYONE SEEKING FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE! 1-800-263-6495, EXT.F58554 (We are a research & publishing compa ny). Pentium computers, 1.2GB-HD, SxCDROM, 16MB- RAM, 33:6-Modem, Sound, 14"-monitor, TamuNet set up, 1-year warranty, 133-MHZ $1,059, 166MHZ $1,179. 846-7186, upgrading. Light Blue La-z-Boy Recliner $50. Off White Contemporary Sofa $50. Please call 696-3639. Sega Genesis for sale with 10 games and 4 way player. $100. Please call 694-8831. OJ MUSIC Save Tunnel In North Kyle End Zone, send sase to: STINK'EZ, Box 414, Rice, Texas 75155. Sound Power Entertainment. Professional DJ Service. Experienced in weddings, parties, proms, banquets, & sorority/fraternity events. Large & small sound systems. Lights/smoke available. Large selection of music. Also available: bands & equipment rental. Aggie owned. Call Tommy Reed, 696-9754. Skis! Never used. '96 K2 SL Race; marker M51 bind ings; with bag cost over $800. Asking $375 O.B.O. Toby, 779-1739. MISCELLANEOUS Sofa, love seat, coffee and end table. Eggshell white with additional pillows. $400 O.B.O. Please call Larry at 775-5352. Student housing- sale/rent. 3-bedroom/11/2-bath, ch+a, carpeted, near campus, privacy fence. 690-0085. Sculptured longhorn by Joseph Melancon. Ceramic reproduction of BEVO I. With or without brand. More information: 800-499-BEVO(2386). MOTORCYCLE AUTO 1980 Chevy Monte Carlo $1,000. 1996 Suzuki Intruder motorcycle, take over note- refinance. Jennifer, 777- 2063. * STARZ Mobile Entertainment-Professional DJ. Specializing in weddings, private parties, proms, dances, corps, sorority, fraternity, all Christian events. Large selection of all styles of music, large or small sound/lighting systems. Aggie owned & operated by Michael Bratz-’97. 694-8981/1-800-435-6065. Wedding Gown. Designer, off-shoulder, Cathedral train with veil. Size 8. Perfect for summer wedding! $575 O.B.O. Please call 693-8338. FUNDRAISER 1993 Honda Nighthawk 750 Motorcycle. Bought brand- new in 1994, garage-kept, very low miles. Asking $3,500. 764-4389. 1981 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 33in. tires, 100K original miles, 10K on new engine, auto, daily driven or hunting vehicle 4,000/0.6.0. 696-7350 1987 Mazd^RX-7 GS, 72k miles, excellent condition, sports package, new tires, brakes, clutch, Alpine CD. $5,000. o.b.o. 846-2296. The Party Block Mobile DJ-Professional DJ- Peter Block. Specializing in Weddings, Date Parties, Dances, Formals for Tamu Students, Faculty & Staff. Huge music selection, excellent Club Light & Smoke package. Formal attire, mobile to anywhere. For the best-call 693- 6294. http://www.inc.com/users/pblock.html. Fast Fundraiser- Raise $500 In 5-Days -Greeks, Groups, Clubs, Motivated Individuals. Fast, Easy -No Financial Obligation. (800)862-1982, Ext.33. 1995 Kawasaki EX-500, 3.5k miles, still under warranty. $2,900 693-0057. HELP WANTED 1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 800, black, custom leather sad dle bags, windshield $6,500. 1800mi. 268-4589 or (817)729-3162. 1988 Daihatsu Charade runs good, $1,600. White, 2-door, a/c, 97,000mi., O.B.O. Original owner. Terry@tamu.edu or 845-0720. EMPLOYMENT Full-time Windows Programmer. Elite software, 846- 2340, www.elitesoft.com Aerobic Instructors Needed! Group Audition- Saturday< March 22, 1997, 8:00a.m.-9:30a.m. Aerofit Health & Fitness Center. For More Info. Contact Rhonda Gutierrez (409)823-0971. PERSONAL Girls! Girls! Girls! Live! Call now! 1-900-476-9292, ext.9653 $3.99 per min. Must be 18 yrs. Serv-U (619)645-8434. 1992 Buick Century, 87k, excellent condition, $5,300/o.b.o. Please call 693-9833. 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL, 5-speed, 6-cd, sunroof, green/grey leather, 57,000-mls. $15,000. 822-3440. INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYMENT- Teach basic con versational English aboard! Get the inside edge for find ing work in Japan, Taiwan, & S. Korea. For information: (206)971-3570, Ext.J58552 (We are a research & pub lishing company). Alaska Summer Employment- Fishing Industry. Learn how students can earn up to $2,850/mo. + benefits (Room & Board). Call Alaska Information Services: 206-971-3514, Ext. A58556. Meet new people, a fun way today! 1-900-825-7970, Ext.#4814. $2.99/min. Must be 18yrs.+ Serv-U (619)645-8434. ‘89 ford Thunderbird, 95k miles, engine needs work. $1,200, negotiable. Please call Mike at 696-5424. FOR RENT Are you outgoing and enjoy talking to people? Local apartment complex is in search of a part-time leasing agent for 15(+)hrs/wk. Please call 693-0804. SINGLES CONNECTIONS - Call 1-900-835-7970, Ext.7871, $2.99/min., 18yrs.+. Serv-U (619)645-8434. ECONOPHONE, INC. Cheerful and Energetic Customer Service Representatives needed. Full & Part-time, Students OK. All -shifts available, including week ends. Also seeking multi-lingual CSR’S - French, German and Spanish preferred. Send resume to or apply in person: Customer Service Manager , 3833 S. Texas ave., Ste.#130 Bryan, Tx 77802. E.O.E. 1 and 2/bdrm apartment. Available Now. Ask about our specials. 822-0472. ATTENTION STUDENTS!!!!!! Up to $8.00 Flexible schedules, work thru Spring, scholarships, internships available. Conditions apply. No experience necessary. Call 696-7734. The Players Edge 5 star picks, spreads and scores 1- 900-656-5800, Ext.#9027. $2.99/min. 18+. Serv-u 619- 645-8434. PETS 1bdrm/1bath apartment a.s.a.p. $320/mo., water paid, storage, laundry facilities, pool, on shuttle route. 694- 2610. Counselors- Instructors needed. 100 positions! Coed sleepaway camp. Pocono mountains, Northeastern Pennsylvania. Good salary/ tips! (908)689-3339. Adopt: Puppies, Kittens, Cats, Dogs. Many pure breeds! Brazos Animal Shelter-775-5755. 3-bedroom, 1-bath house for rent in may. Central air, w/d hookup. $625/month. Call 696-1153. 3bdrm/2bath townhouse with atrium and pool, on Anderson, close to campus. Call 693-5332. Does your wife/husband need a full-time job while you finish school? Then give Kirk at Kirk Cleaners a call. Immediate openings. 774-0503. AKC Rottweiler puppies, 9 weeks old, $225. please call (409)690-9090, leave message. REAL ESTATE 4bdrm/31/2bath, $262/person lease available. Summer. Brand new. Close to campus. 775-4226. Housekeeper wanted, $6/hr., international applicant wel come, must speak English. 846-9611. Autumn Circle, 3bdrm/2bath duplexes now leasing for May. 693-5695. Internship for International Students in all majors (703)671-4885 or marjan@capitol.net Locator Service: Houses, Duplexes, Apartments. No Cost To You. Call and We'll find your new home. On Line- 268-8620 Available now or to pre-lease for May! 1-2 bedrooms, B/CS, some with w/d, $325 and up. United Realty. 694- 9140. LEASING AGENTS. Must have R.E. license, hours. Contact Keith at 696-4464. ROOMMATES FEVER STUDY College Court. Only one available. 2bdrm/1 bath, shut tle, microwave, some utilities paid, intrusion alarm. $419/mo. 823-7039. Local private company needs receptionist on M./Tue./Thur./F., a.m. Computer and telephone skills a must. Contact Mrs. Aycock, 260-9611. F-housemate needed. Private bath, near A&M, w/d, $300/mo. +1 futilities. 694-3689. Volunteers needed with 100.5° or higher temperature. One dose of medication. Seven hours inhouse study. Qualified participants receive $175. Recurrent Genital Herpes Study Hickory Park Duplexes, 2501-Hickory, C.S. Preleasing for May and August. W/D Conn., Shuttle. 2 and 3/Bedrooms. $585-765. 696-1138/ Looking for a part-time leasing consultant for a large apartment community who is energetic and enthusiastic. Flexible hours. Experience preferred. Please call Doux Chene Apartments at 693-1906. Need place to live summer? Furnishings for living, din ing, bedroom. $270/mo. +1/2 utilities. Kirstin, 268- 3808. Roommate wanted/a.s.a.p., 2bdrm/1bath, furnished. $230/mo. 1/2-low-bills. Anderson Place. Armand, 693-8624. Only one available!! Large 2bdrm/1bath, 884sq.ft., 5 closets, shuttle, microwave, intrusion alarm. $439/mo. 691-2062. Needed sales clerk and lube/tire technician, part-time. Apply in Automotive Department. Wal-mart, 2200- Briarcrest Drive. SERVICES Preleasing spacious 2bdrm/11/2bath, C.Sta., w/d, fan, some w/fenced yards. $495-$525. Manuel Drive-4-plex. 693-0551, 764-8051, 693-3477.. Preleasing Townhouse- Style Studio 4-plexes in Bryan. Fireplace, W/D Conn., shuttle. Water/ Sewer Pd. No Dogs. $495-$515. 696-1138. Part-time Office Assistant needed for busy real estate office. Average work load of 12-16 hours per week with a time block of at least 3-hours on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 8:30 and 1:30. Position also requires summer work, computer skills and reliable transportation for local errands. Apply in person at Coventry Glen Realty located at 1003 University Dr. East in College Station. AAA-Texas Defensive Driving/Driver’s Training. Lots-of- fun, Laugh-a-lotl! Ticket dismissal/insurance discount. M-T(6pm-9pm), W-Th(6pm-9pm), Fri(6pm-8pm), Sat(10am-2:30pm), Sat(8am-2:30pm). Inside Nations Bank. Walk-ins welcome. $25/cash. Lowest price allowed by law. 111-Univ. Dr., Ste.217. 846-6117. Show-up 30/min. early. (CP-0017). Volunteers needed to participate in a clinical research study for the treatment of recurrent genital herpes with an approved oral medication. Participants must be prescreened and enrolled before next recurrence. Eligible volunteers will be compensated for their time and travel. Asthma Study ISports Line! News, Scores, Odds, Picks 1-900-945-5555 ext. 1478 $2.99/min., 18+, TT Vandal Co. DSM, IA (619)569-4444 Volunteers with mild to moderate asthma needed to participate in a clinical research study using an oral investigative medication. Eligible volunteers will be compensated up to $300. • FREE^FREE-FREE-FREE-FREE-FREE^FREE^ 1 FREE CALL 1 • UNCENSORED S | • LIVE SEX | | 1-800-913-9355 | ? • No Blocking T Premiere Brother - Sister Camps In Massachusetts On Campus Interviews. Counselor positions for talented and energetic students as Program Specialists in all Team Sports, especially Baseball, Basketball, Roller Hockey, Gymnastics, Field Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball; 30-Tennis openings; also Golf, Archery, Riflery, Pioneering/Overnight Camping, Ropes and Rock Climbing, Weights/Fitness and Cycling; other openings include Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Figure Skating, Newspaper, Photography, Yearbook, Radio Station and Rocketry; All Waterfront/Pool Activities (Swimming, Skiing, Sailing, Windsurfing, Canoeing/Kayaking). Top salaries, room, board and travel. June 22nd.-August 20th. Call for interview times and information: Mah- Kee-Nac (Boys): 1-800-753-9118, Danbee (Girls): 1- 800-392-3752. Recruiters will be on campus Monday, March 24th. 10a.m. to 4p.m. in Rudder Tower, Rooms 507 & 510. Formal dresses custom made. Can work from pictures and with most fabrics. Call soon. Wendy. 693-8165. Guitar Lessons: Beginning to advanced levels, theory and styles. Blake 268-8251 Nails-Full set $15. In and out in 30-minutes. The Other Eclipse. By Renee 696-8700 TRAVEL NEED LANGUAGE CREDIT? Nicholls State offers 3- wks immersion, 6/hrs credit. Study in Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain, France, and Germany. Accredited, 20+ years, lowest tuition, no G.P.A., all levels. New sessions every wk. Longer programs available. For information: (504)448-4440. Ww I A-U cc • Everyone Approved ‘iFREE'FREE^FREE^FREE'FREE-FREE-FREEl 1 Reading this will bring you an extra $140/month CASH. In a gentle, easy way. You lie back in a soft chair, get a pin-prick & you’re free to read, study, talk or dream. 60-minutes & you’re up and away, cash in hand, smiling. The Plasma Center. 4223-Wellborn Rd. 846- 8855. 700-University Dr. E. 268-6050. I . I it ’s-- > hiwm 2-Tickets To OPAS- Grease Production. Will Pay. 694-4903 or 694-1852. Students who wants to lose weight. Metabolism prod ucts. $29.95 V/MC/Disc. & Checks. Fast free local delivery. (409)823-3307 B./C.Sta. or 1-800-927-3340. www.startel.net/wellsprings Yeast Infection Women 16 years of age and older If you are experiencing vaginal itching, burning, irritation or discharge you may be eligible to participate. As a participant you will ' receive $150 for completion of study (3 visits). Physician visits and medica tion are FREE. No blood drawn!! Call for information: J & S Studies, Inc. 846-5933 After office hours please call 1-800-681-8204 HOUSTON SUMMER JOBS! Miller Swim Academy is hiring swimming instructors and swim team coaches! Swim team or teaching experience needed. ON CAMPUS INTERVIEWING. 1-713-777-7946 The Texas A&M University Student Publications Board is accepting applications for HOUSTON Lifeguarding Swimming Instructor Jobs! Salary $4.85 - $10/hr. No past experience needed. Training must be taken through Bellotte Enterprises Inc. If you are interested call: (409) 361-6766 'Pre-employment drug testing required* The Battalion The Battalion (including new media products) Summer l 997 (including new media products) Fall l 997 Qualifications for editor-in-chief of The Battalion are: □ jor GPR at the time of appointment and Be a Texas A&M student with a minimum 2.0 overall and r during the term of office; Have at least one /ear experience in a responsible editorial position on The Battalion or comparable student newspaper, OR Have at least one year editorial experience on a commercial newspaper, OR Have completed at least l 2 hours journalism, including JOUR 203 and 303 (Media Writing I and II), JOUR 301 (Mass Comm Law) and JOUR 304 (Editing for the Mass Media), or equivalent. Fast-paced physician’s office now hiring sharp, dependable, team oriented individuals. Must have 4 year degree. Must be able to work for at least one year. Start at $6.50/hour. Raise after 90 days. No medical benefits. Apply in person to: 2706 Osier Blvd., Bryan (8 a.m. - 5 p.m., M. - F.) Aggieland l 998 Qualifications for editor of the Aggieland yearbook are: Be a Texas A&M student with a minimum 2.0 overall and major GPR at the time of appointment and during the term of office. Have at least one year experience in a responsible position on the Aggieland yearbook. Have demonstrated ability in writing through university coursework or equivalent experience Have completed or be registered in JOUR 210 (Graphics) or equivalent. parable college Application forms should be picked up and returned to Francia Cagle in the Student Publica tions Manager's office, room 012 Reed McDonald Bldg. Deadline for submitting application: 5 p.m. Thursday, March 20, l 997. Applicants for The Battalion editorships will be interviewed during the Student Publications Board Meeting beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, l 997. Applicants for Aggieland editor will be interviewed during the Student Publications Board Meeting beginning at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April l, l 997. Texas A8<M is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Student Publications Program urges people from under-represented groups to apply. s committed to increasing diversity and Monday • March 17,19J Sports Briefs Softball finishes 2-2 at Houston Classic Summer Camp Counselors, Administrative Staff, Nurses and Lifeguards needed for Girl scout resident camps near Athens, Texas and on Lake Texoma; For more information, call 1-800-442-2260 or (214) 823-1342. E.O.E. Telephone interviewer position available. $5/hr., days, evenings, weekends work. Contact IntelliQuest at 268- 5307 or come by 702-Univ. Dr. Ea., Ste.102F, C.Sta. The Legendary Sombrero Ranch Is Looking For Individuals To Be Pari Of Its Cowboy history That Has Already Spanned Over Three Decades. Help Guide Tourists And Horses Through State Forests, Rocky Mountain National Park And Through History For This Famous Outfit. Reply To: 3300-Airport Road, Boulder, CO. 80301-5400. The Texas A&M Softball Team went 2-2 at the Houston College Classic Saturday. After beating Rutgers University 7-2, the Lady Aggies dropped their next game to Oklahoma City, 6-4, dropping them to the losers’ bracket. After defeating Northwood University, 5-1, the Lady Aggies were eliminated from the tourna ment by Oklahoma, 5-0. Head Softball Coach Jo Evans was injured by a line-drive foul ball hit by A&M’s Kami Tucker. Evans was treated for a ruptured eardrum and released from a local hospital. wins to clinch a playoff beitl took over the top spot in | Atlantic Division as the NewYn Knicks lost to New Jersey. I Heat and Knicks had beent for first. Miami, which beat Houston the fourth straight time, led 65 after three quarters ai extended its lead to 21 i fourth. The Heat have won in a row overall, and Miami is 4 since center Alonzo Mourn was injured. Houston lost its second strai following a six-game winning stre; Austin scored 18 points ai pulled down nine rebounds inli first matchup with Olajuwon, ut led Houston with 20 points ti ■^ crc ^ fouled out with 1:52 to Olajuwon only had one point final quarter. r H( Veterinarian needed ft/pt for animal shelter/ vet clinic. New graduate welcome, competitive salary, benefits. Call or write Sharon Pennington, Saint Tammany Humane Society, 20384 Harrison Ave., Covington, LA 70433. (504)892-7387, (504)893-9474. Lady Aggies easily handle N. Carolina turn of t iodl6.T The Texas A&M Woman’s Tennis Team defeated 60th-ranked North Carolina at the Omar Smith Tennis Center Saturday. Wasting no time, the Aggies clinched the victo- npus.Tl ddisturl fad lit Shroud jb - mu . ?akacti\ Astros cage Tigers aoakt. 4-1, in exhibition KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) - Lb a PP oin1 Gonzalez hit a triple and a double! f r y onev lead the Houston Astros to a 4-l« W' 011 tory over the Detroit Tigers o ^ enl Sunday afternoon. Gonzalez gave the Astros aft! inning lead when he tripled and scor patter on Jeff Bagwell’s ry in singles com petition. Senior Nancy Dingwall beat North Carolina’s J.C. Biber, 6-2, 6-0. North Carolina’s Alison Levy lost to A&M’s Julie Beahm, 6-3, 6-2, extending her sin gles winning streak to 11 games. In other singles play, Lady Aggie sophomore Monica San Miguel defeated Jeni Burnette, 6-1, 6-3, to improve to 10-1 on the season. The Lady Aggie match against Florida State was canceled because of inclement weather Sunday. San Miguel sacrifice fly. The Astros (10-6) took a 2-0 lead in the third inning when Gonzalez dou bled to right field and scored on Bagwell’s single. In the sixth inning, Bagwell astw< circul People itthe en ;e'sUnt Of com luseHoll Bagwell reens—- by the hi lowninc No one jwinrec istomed eticqua Heat too much for Rockets, 101-80 added his third RBI ofthedaywbe icypurcl his sacrifice fly drove in Bill Spiers who had tripled. Rookie Chris Holt, contendir] for the Astros’ starting rotation pitched five scoreless innings ait struck out seven, with no walks, Holt received his first victoiy the spring. Detroit's Willie Blairwa: saddled with his first loss as Tigers dropped their fourth straight But John Hudek got his first save. MIAMI (AP) — Tim Hardaway scored 31 points and dished out nine assists, Lady golfers finisli tayi min not ight try a mini Texas $ ) take fc logycla and Isaac Austin out played Hakeem Olajuwon as the Miami Heat beat the Houston Rockets 101- 80 Sunday and moved back into first place. Miami, which needs two more sixth at Betsy Rawlsr'“J The Texas A&M Women’s Godfathers Team finished sixth at the Bej classes, Rawls Longhorn Classic in A.1% |ure. Ae this weekend. Jamie Hullet was the top La Aggie unisher when she tied seventh. Isabelle Rosberg finishea heprob! 25th and Wendi Wright finishd [ents w; tied for 33rd. villnott ergradu Maint; Olajuwon The Lady Aggies will travel u imemor Tempe, Az., April 4 Ping/ASU Invitational. for tti lasses ’ WHY ARE THE RUSSIANS NERVOUS? Kinesii lulled, bi 'dor stu ould lik RUSSIA v. NATO the new COLD WAR? V-C Dr. Lawrence Kaplan Department of Defense Dr. H.W. Brands Professor of History Texas A&M University FREE admission 7 P.M. Rudder 301 March 19, 1997 'HflT MSG Wiley Lecture Series Persons with disabilities please call 845-1515 to inform us of your specia 1 needs. We request three (3) working days prior to the event to enable ustt assist you to the best of our abilities. *****«»►