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Cigars & Cigarettes Mike and Tausha Penny Managers Premium Cigar Selection • Copenhagen $2.75 reat Prices on Cigarettes Waterpipes and accessories ggie owned and operated Fountain Drinks r. (409) 846-4046 University Towers Attention all Volkswagens. Please come home. Mom & Dad miss you very much. Free 57 point inspection for all Volkswagens. Call for an appointment soon. We would like to “Welcome Home” all Volkswagens and their families just to how they’re doing. Simply visit us to receive a 57 point inspection, absolutely free. All you need to do is call us for an appointment. We miss you very much Quietly doing business the FRED BROWN way since 1982 see Volkswagen FRED BROWN 3100 Briarcrest Drive (East Loop 6 at Brlarcresf) 776 - 7601 Drivers wanted, FREE Student Lunchi Meal Plan Participants with the Food Services Director Aggie Buck Customers All Student Customers Dine Line 845-DINE Web Site: http J/t ood.tamu.edu Lunch scheduled Bring us your throughout Piping, Hot Ideas! Fall & Spring Comments and Sugg estions Welcome semesters 1| 0" Call Debbie Brantley for •VALUE •SERVICE •CONVENIENCE •MENU CHOICES •MEAL PLANS •FUTURE TRENDS 1 reservations. Texas A&M University's Department of Food Services - A tradition in excellence since 1876 CALL NOW! 845-3005 CAmpus Calendar Tuesday, September 9 Weather Outlook Tuesday THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CIS: There will be a course on “Intro to the Internet" from 6-8 p.m. in 1002 Teague. Register at www.tamu.edu/CIS/short courses. For more information call 845-8300. Partly cloudy High: 87° Low: 63° Partly cloudy High: 93° Low: 64° ■ Partly cloudy High: 88° Low: 65° Sk@fteh By Quatro CIS: “Networking with Open VMS” will be held from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in 132 Blocker. Register at www.tamu.edu/CIS/short courses. Call 845-8300 for details. Aggie Lutherans: There will be week ly meetings from 7-8:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Anyone is welcome. Call 694-6663 for details. Business Administration Society: There will be a general meeting for all students with an interest in business at 7:30 p.m. in Wehner 159. For more information call Dusty at 696- 3684 or e-mail d-moer@tamu.edu From jc, inexpen Ewe Hall Future Aggie Physician Assistants (FAPA): The first general meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. in 225 MSC. There will be officer introductions,selection of committee co-chairs, a guest physician assistant and please bring money. Contact Jaime at 823-4336 for any questions. TAMU Association of Professional Support Staff (TAPSS): Mark Scar- mardo will present a program called Fresh from the Farm in 707 Rudder at noon. For more information con tact Lois at 845-6216. ollege lift Everyone how to st hange purse ii hese years wit! tiealthy body, d us and happy 5 It’s no help v ooks, housing iteout of your The good ne ow consumer} :er of ill-bill co ryan-College ilex has risen I entertainment and “Sundays I It’s second-f ised compact ( Used CD stc ihelling out ha :lear album. C Study Abroad Program Office: There will be a Fulbright Information Meet ing for those interested in studying abroad in 154 Bizzell Hall West at 10 a.m. Contact the Study Abroad Pro grams Office at 845-0544 for more information. Campus Calendar is a Battal ion 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 dead lines and notices are not events and will not be run in Campus Calendar. If you have any questions, please call the newsroom at 845-3313. > FLYING TOWARD YOUR FUTURE CO-OP, INTERNSHIPS & SUMMER JOBS The TAMU Career Center invites you to attend a Panel Discussion on the “other” education. 601 Rudder Tuesday, September 9 5:30 - 6:30 pm Your hiking, hunting, and habadashery store. CIJV-A- Your exclusive dealer for Ex Officio Adventure Clothing Come see the Baja Series Shirts featuring the climate controlled ventilation system. Perfect for travel & casual wear. Mark your calendar! Thurs. Sept. 11 Burdett & Son Back-to-School Travel Party! Drawings for a Jansport Travel Pack and Vasque Boots_ Refreshments from 5:00 - 9:00 pm ,'T ^ 1406 Texas Avenue South, College Station Redmond Terrace Shopping Center, next to Copy Corner 695-2807 HOWDY ‘97 An Awesome Concert of Praise and Worship! Featuring Ross King Shane & Caleb Sons & Daughters Thursday, Sept. 11 8:00 p.m. First Baptist Church, Bryan Texas Ave. & 27th Tickets $3 Advance $5 At Door Tickets Available at MSC Box Office, MSC, FBC Bryan, BSM, Bothers Hosted by Compass College Ministry tTTAI IOM Helen Clancy, Editor in Chief Erica Roy, City Editor Matt Weber, City Editor Chris Ferrell, Sports Editor April Towery, Lifestyles Editor James Francis, Opinion Editor Dave House, Photo Editor Brad Graeber, Graphics Editor Joey Schlueter, Radio Editor Josh Miller, Night News Editor Chris Stevens, Web Editor Dusty Moer, Web Editor Mandy Cater, Office Manager Staff Members Cnv- Jenara Kocks, Joey Schlueter, Robert Smith, Ben Cheng, Daniel Thevis, Rachel Dawley, Karie Fehler, Rachel George, Amanda Smith, Brandye Brown, Courtney See, Colleen Kavanagh, Laura Oliveira. Sports- Asst. Editor: Paul Mitchell, Jeremy Furtick; Travis Dabney, Jason Whitcomb, Jamie Burch, Kristy Buffin, Steven Boudreau, Margaux Harris, Dennis Ramirez, Jeff Webb, Nicole Hooven. Lifestyles- Asst. Editor: Aaron Meier; Rhonda Reinhart, Michael Schaub, Kasie Byers, Wesley Brown, Marium Mohiuddin, Stacey Kezar, Kimberly Miller, Travis Irby, Chris Martin, Brandi Ballard, Stephen Wells, Michelle Voss. Opinion- Asst. Editor: Mandy Cater; John Lemons, Cone, General Franklin, Chris Huffines, Jeremy Valdez, Jason Knott, David Johnston, Donny Ferguson, Joshua Hill, Mason Jackson, Anna Fos Michelle Voss, John Burton, Kendall Kelly. Night News- Asst. Editor: Artie Alvarado; Marissa Alai«| Stephanie Bull, Rebecca Burk, John Adam Hailes, Photo- Asst. Editor: Ryan Rogers, Derek Demere.R McKay, Rony Angkriwan, Amy Dunlap, Pat James, Shannon Castle, Brandon Bollom. Graphics- Asst. 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