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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 9, 1997)
The Battalion Thursday • October 9, l§P uir Sk@teh By Quatro Campus Calendar THURSDAY TAMU Navigator Christian Fellow ship: A general meeting will be held in 110 Koldus at 8:30 p.m. Call Mark at 260-9082. Ewe Hall By JED Texas A&M Rugby: Practice will be held at 6 p.m. at the polo fields across from Bonfire. No experience necessary to participate. For more information, contact David at 694-9221. FEfcL THtVJtyVM OF W CVtOPyncysb Of ^ the AVbtALHPS£\>x ‘SA4 50 ME thin)Cl -OM. TAMU Women’s Lacrosse Team: Practice will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Zachry fields. Everyone is en couraged to join. Experience is not necessary. For questions, call Moni ca at 694-6915. Fellowship of Christian Cowboys: A Bible study and fellowship will be held at 7 p.m. at the Pearce Pavilion. Everyone is welcome! Contact Andy or Jay at 825-2716 for details. Simel & Lewis By Hell Graduate Chapter of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship: A Bible study and fellowship for graduate and non- traditional students will be held at 7:30 p.m. Come view our website, http://stat.tamu.edu/~inlow/ivcf.ht ml for more information and for di rections to the fellowship. Also, for more information contact Jennifer at 845-9163 or Mark at 764-1552. Alpha Phi Omega: Meet in Koldus 133 fat 3:30 p.m. for Boys&Girls Club Service Project. Weather Outlook Study Abroad Program Office: A meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in MSC Main Hallway. Discover the op portunities to travel and add a Study Abroad experience to your resume. Come see what Study Abroad is all about at this once-a-year event. mssm Scattered T-storms High: 85° Low: 65° SUNDAY MONDAY Scattered T-storms High: 85° Low: 74° Partly cloudy High: 83° Low: 64° Study Abroad Programs: A detailed presentation will be presented by Council Travel from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 504 Rudder. Any questions can be answered at 845-0544. Helen Clancy, Editor in Chief Brad Graeber, Managing Editor Erica Roy, City Editor Matt Weber, News Editor Chris Ferrell, Sports Editor Aaron Meier, Features Editor April Towery, Entertainment Editor James Francis, Opinion Editor Dave House, Photo Editor Quatro Oakley, Graphics Editor Joey Schlueter, Radio Producer Chris Stevens, Web Editor Dusty Moer, Web Editor Mandy Cater, Office Manager Staff Members City- Asst. Editor: Jenara Kocks; Joey Schlueter, Robert Smith, Rachel Dawley, Karie Fehler, Rachel George, Amanda Smith, Brandye Brown, Courtney See, Colleen Kavanagh. 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. Features & Entertainment- 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, Stephen Llano, Robby Ray, Leonard Callaway, Dan Cone, General Franklin, Chris Huffines, Jeremy Valdez, David Johnston, Donny Ferguson, Mason Jackson, Anna Foster, Michelle Voss, John Burton, Kendall Kelly. News- Asst. Editors: Josh Miller, Artie Alvarado. Photo- Asst. Editor: Ryan Rogers, Derek Demere, Robert McKay, Rony Angkriwan, Amy Dunlap, Brandon Bollom. Graphics- Ed Goodwin, James Palmer, Chad Mallam, David Hoffman, John Lemons, Victor VanScoit, Gabriel Ruenes, Mike Nordfelt, Rogge Heflin. News: The Battalion news department is managed by students at Texas A&M University in the Division of Student Publications, a unit of the Department of Journalism. News offices are in 013 Reed McDonald Building. Newsroom phone: 845-3313; Fax: 845-2647; E-mail: Batt@tamvml.tamu.edu; Website: http://bat-web.tamu.edu Advertising: Publication of advertising does not imply sponsorship or endorsement by The Battalion. For campus, local, and national display adver tising, call 845-2696. For classified advertising, call 845-0569. Advertising offices are in 015 Reed McDonald, and office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fax: 845-2678. Subscriptions: A part of the Student Services Fee entitles each Texas A&M student to pick up a single copy of The Battalion. Mail subscriptions are $60 per school year, $30 for the fall or spring semester and $17.50 for the summer. To charge by credit card, call 845-2611. The Batkuon (ISSN #1055-4726) is published daily, Monday through Friday during the fall spring semesters and Monday through Thursday during the summer session (except University holidays and exam periods) at Texas A&M University. Second class postage paid at College Station, TX 77840. 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Everyone is invited to services conducted by Rabbi Peter Tarlow Yom Kippur Services Friday, October 10 8 p.m. Saturday, October 11 10 a.m. Saturday evening - Sundown, BreaUtheTast B’nai BTith Hillel Foundation (Jewish Student Center) C.S. 800 George Bush e-mail - hillel@startel.net 696-7313 fra when y mm ■- Purchase many of our eyeglass frames (valued up to $129) for $1 when you buy our best lenses Designers include Bill Blass, Elizabeth Arden. Oleg Cassini, and morel See optician for details. Cannot be combined with any other offer or vision care plan. Offer expires November 1. 1997 Contact lenses starting at $21.95 (at paMicipatmg locations) Ask about receiving a complimentary Great Start kit. Post Oak Mall 764-0735 C)p/fc&/ *Eye Exams Where Permitted By Law. *EYE EXAMS • VISION CARE PLANS • ONE DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Study Abroad Programs: Come talk with a representative to learn about opportunities to study abroad from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 404 Rud der. Any questions can be answered at 845-0544. tion Seminar will be heldatftij in 2102 New Chemistry Built A&M Cycling Team: A genetig ing will be held at 8:30 p.m | Koldus. For more information; Josh at 691-8222. Texas A&M Women’s Rugby: Prac tice will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at the rugby pitch by Bonfire site. New members are welcome and no expe rience is necessary. For details, con tact Janina at 764-0493. Study Abroad Programs: Learn about unique Study Abroad experi ences for field research with the school for Field Studies from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in 402 Rudder. Any questions can be answered at 845-0544. Society for Conservation I Fitzgerald will speak at 5:30:| 213 Nagle. Aggie Speleological Society: A gener al meeting to discuss the upcoming caving/camping trip will be at 8:45 p.m. in 202 Francis. For more infor mation, contact Jen at 693-6624. Aggie Girl Scouts: Therev j general meeting at 7:301 206 Francis. Contact Lauras 1211 or Ijr5520@acs.tamu.ej more information. TAMU Career Center: A cooperative education meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in 402 Rudder. Muslim Student Associi ters: A study circle will 8:30 p.m. in MSC/RudderC:| Please check screens forexe.] tions or contact Umima at69:1 for details. TAMU Career Center: A placement orientation will be held at 3 p.m. in 292B MSC. Team 2000: A general meet] be held at 5:30 p.m. in: Society of Mexican-American Engi neers and Scientists: A general meet ing will be held at 7 p.m. in 206 MSC. ATM Roadrunners: There will be a 3- to 4-mile run at 6 p.m. starting in front of G. Rollie White. All students and skill levels are welcome. Call Steve at 847-7905 for any questions. Gay, Lesbian, & Bisexual J There will be a guest lectures p.m. in 410 Rudder. Hope; From Dallas, Out Youth Hatch from Houston will spes'j Gay Youth Issues. Catholic Students Association: Mass will be held at 12:05 p.m. in the All Faiths Chapel. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.: Free bowling with Kappa Alpha Psi members will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the bowl ing and games section in the MSC. For more information, contact Alvin at 864- 5995 or Franklin at 864-7694. MSC Film Society’s Film on ‘‘Strawberry & Chocolate,’3 film and a Best Foreign Rlmixr will be shown at 7 p.m. inlt chemistry/Biophysics (West Co The film will be followed bygus tures by Dr. Espina and Dr.Ag. the Modern Language Departs more information, contact Mi barracin at 845-1515. VASA: A general meeting wilts at 7 p.m. at the Visual artsG:; the MSC. For more informal tact Marie at 847-3104. Resurrection Week: There will be a general meeting from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in 308 Rudder. For any ques tions, contact Nathan at 764-4341. Hindu Students Council: There will be a general meeting at 8 p.m. in 342 Zachry. 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