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The Battalion Wednesday - June 25,199 Ve( The University Police Department reported the following ac tivities for the week of June 13 through June 19. June 13 Driving While License Suspended: Houston Street — A mo torist was operating a motor vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. An arrest warrant will be obtained. Burglary of a Vehicle: Parking Area 50 — A Texas A&M Universi ty parking permit was stolen from the victim’s unsecured vehicle. Misdemeanor Theft: Sterling C. Evans Library — An unat tended black leather purse and its contents were stolen from the current periodicals section of the library. Public Intoxication: College Main — A police officer found an unconscious person lying on the sidewalk on the'west side of College Main. The smell of alcohol was on the per son. The College Station Police and Emergency Medical Services were summoned to the scene and the person was transported to a local hospital. The College Station Police Department assumed the investigation. June 14 Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverage: University Dri ve — Two citations were issued. June 15 Driving While Intoxicated: University Drive—An intoxicated mo torist was arrested and incarcerated in the Brazos County Jail. June 16 Criminal Mischief: Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center — A Forma Scientific Model 850 freezer in a fourth-floor room was disconnected from the electrical receptacle, resulting in thousands of dollars in damage to the research materials. Burglary of Building: Riverside Campus — Building 6030 was entered and four interior doors were kicked open. A Goldstar combination television and VCR Magnavox set was stolen from a room. Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverage: Dormitory 7 -— A citation was issued. Supplemental Information — Hindering Prosecution: Don Davis Sr., fathe/ of Don Davis Jr., was administered a poly graph examination by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The polygrapher said Davis Sr. failed the examination. June 17 Misdemeanor Theft: Zachry Engineering Center -— A blue and green 10-speed Glacier Paint mountain bicycle was stolen. June 19 Misdemeanor Theft: Student Recreation Center — A Texas A&M student left his ID card in his shoes while he played volleyball in the sand pit. The card was stolen while the stu dent was playing volleyball. Misdemeanor Theft: Student Recreation Center — A Texas A&M ID card was stolen while a student was playing volleyball. Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverage: Parking Area 2 A citation was issued. Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverage: Polo Road —- A citation was issued. Tobacco deal could spur ‘safer’ cigarettes A Virginia company is ready to remove cancer-causing chemicalfrom its prodm WASHINGTON (AP) — The peace deal signed with anti-smoking forces may spur tobacco compa nies to finally sell versions of the “safer cigarettes” they’ve known how to make for decades. A tiny Virginia company is poised to beat Big Tobacco to the market by removing one cancer- causing chemical from cigarettes. Tennesseans are testing smokeless cigarettes that may send fewer toxins into the lungs. And Duke University researchers are creating tobacco-free “cigarettes” that offer the nicotine kick of a regular smoke without the cancer. But just when does a cigarette become truly safer? And does last week’s tobacco settlement ensure cig arette makers won’t merely lure back would-be quit ters with false safety promises? “Say you’ve got 16 known carcinogens and you take one out — you’ll get killed by the other 15,” warned Greg Connolly, head of Massachusetts’ to bacco control program. “There is no such thing nor will there ever be such a thing as a safe cigarette,” warned longtime anti-to bacco attorney Cliff Douglas. Much of the debate surrounding last week’s land mark $368 billion settlement with the tobacco dustry centers on whether the Food and DmglLfJ ministration could lower cigarette’s addictivenes cu phasing out the nicotine. But the FDA would hat )f|S| pass serious hurdles to do that — hurdles bacco foes want eased in the settlement. The deal also creates powerful incentives companies to sell less dangerous cigarettes,Fi by exempting the industry from punitive damaj the settlement largely eliminates the fearthatt er brands could be set up for lawsuits if asaferi arette is marketed. Tuition Continued from Page 1 Credit cards are not accepted by the Uni versity because the cost of offering the service is high, Cangelose said. But the University is considering the possi bility of accepting credit cards for tuition pay ments and other expenses in the future. Cangelose said students can avoid bounced-check fees and difficult situations with their banks by planning ahead with their checkbooks or paying with cash or a cashier’s check. Students also need to be aware that if they mail in their tuition payment, it must be received by the Fiscal Department by the deadline. The Department of Financial Aid offers short-term emergency loans to students in need of extra funds for school purposes. Drop information, class schedules and fee statements can be accessed on the A&M BONFIRE computer system. For those who registered before June 24, the deadline for paying Summer Session II tuition and fees is July 1. Students register ing after June 24 have until July 7 to pay their fees in full. The financial aid department said fee statements for the second summer session were mailed at the beginning of the third week of the first summer session. The A&M Summer Registration book con tains information on tuition and fees, along with questions students might have regarding payment information. Campus Calendar pi icess 'emjl ein Wednesday The Writing Center (Department of English, Texas A&M): The Writing Cen ter in 249 Blocker will consult with any TAMU student who needs help with his or her writing projects for Summer I. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Come by or call 862-4181 for more information. A.R Beutel Student Health Center: There will be a Nutrition and Fitness Program in the Rec Sports Center at 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. addressing topics including carbohydrates, fats, water, supplements, and weight control. Con tact Dr. Jane Cohen or Erin Tarter at 845-1341 for more information. Aggie Roadrunners: There will be a daily run of 2-3 miles beginning at 7 p.m. in front of G. Rollie White. Run ners of all levels are encouraged to attend. For more information call Hank Bullinger at 821-6339. Thursday AIDS Services of Brazos Valley: There will be a volunteer meet ing at 6 p.m. at AIDS Services, 1702 B S. Texas Ave., Suite 202. New volunteers welcome. Call Carla or Amy at 260-AIDS for more information. The Writing Center (Department of English, Texas A&M): The Writ ing Center in 249 Blocker will con sult with any TAMU student who needs help with his or her writing projects for Summer I. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Come by or call 862- 4181 for more information. Aggie Roadrunners: There will be a daily run of 2-3 miles beginning at 7 p.m. in front of G. Rollie White. Run ners of all levels are encouraged to attend. For more information call Hank Bullinger at 821-6339. Sunday dicall TAMU Sports Car Club: Therewil ieezij a beginner’s high performancedmi Kan school at 10 a.m. at the Riversf: 1 ' 1 Campus. All cars and trucks are come. For more information, t|)iV( Dean at 822-9798. ffUl Iheo TAMU Chess Club: The TAMU Che Club will be playing chess in 308Ru ^ der from 1p.m. to 5 p.m. Rxmorei formation contact Scott Griggsat 3879orgriggs@myriad.net, |$ 0 f| ’Mis Campus Calendar is a Battalionsei . vice that lists non-profit studentan ;,pi faculty events and activities. ” should be submitted no latertha three days in advance of the desire i run date. Application deadlinesan notices are not events and will at ^ be run in Campus Calendar. Ifyo have any questions, please calltli newsroom at 845-3313. Weather Outlook FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Thunderstorms High: 94° Low: 74° Thunderstorms High: 94° Low: 74° Thunderstorms High: 95° Low: 75" Corrections In the June 18 article on engineering en rollment, the total number of undergraduate aerospace engineering majors enrolled in Spring 1997 should have been reported as 285. The number of undergraduate aerospace engineering majors enrolled in Spring 1987 should have been reported as 711. In the June 19 article on Juneteenth, Eric Durham should have been quoted as saying, “As black people, we must act as soldiers with a military-minded strategy for self-empower ment. Once this sort of mindset is imple mented, we will be equipped for a new dawn.” Sketteh By Quatn EXTRA STARCH IN THESE, m. POTATOHEAP? TOO Reap w mind, W GOOP waW. ,^-^nsv s loti £ : ''Oil 313 S. COLLEGE 846-3343 WEDNESDAY T\ JTL \ TfTk XOT TT r 'f'" s oUMMJbK csWlMaUll SHOWDOWTSf vj JL_ JLV-/ ▼ t ▼ ▼ JL * Ladies compete for $ 1500.°2uh * Prelims every Wednesday in June FINALS JULY 2 nd * 50C bar drinks * 75C Longnecks 8-10 p.m. * $2.25 24 oz. 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