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^rtiaBcJaacJi THIS IS YOUR l-f^ST CHANCE. TO <^ETf AVAV FROM ALL THE. HUSTLE. ANE) BUSTLE. tMcroy T^EgiNATURE ISLAN-0 OF THE CARIBBEAN IN / i Sytff^^sTAN© earn TfVMU Credit! Informational Meeting on: Novciwl>er II 4-5 pni Hurry! Spaces are Lamited Rm ^58 Bizxeil Hall West ContactThe &TUt>y Abroap IProgram Office S45-OS44, i€>i Biziziell hall West BS B^^al nwzi i on'o i l^'i »ji ■ enm ■ erw BSMEs , Youn futi looks origi Sales Engineers Group Preseritatioii Tuesday, November ISrh ). Earl Rudder Conference Center, Room 507 7:00 pm On Campus Interviews pi ace: Career Center Date: Wednesday, November 19th To schedule an interview, sign up at the Career Center or on the Web. The Torrington Company is the nations largest broad-line bearing manufacturer, and , the largest division of Ingersoll-Rand.We’re a highly successful, growing industry leader where individual achievements enhance team accomplishments, and the balance between the two promote a real spirit of camaraderie and corporate pride. TORRINGTON INGERSOLL-RAND Resumes may also be sent to us by (H^ail, FAX, or e-mail. Mail: The Torrington Company 59 Field Street Torrington, CT 06790 Attn: Human Resources FAX: (860) 496-3603 e-mail: careers@torrington.com Visit our website at: http://www.torrington.com S The Battalion TATE Monday • November 10, 19', Newspaper questions tax-fiinded ads Sharp Barn HOUSTON (AP) — At first glance, the four-page magazine advertisement for the “Texas To morrow Fund” appears to be an infomercial for parents with col lege-bound Texans. But the ad, which ran in Octo ber’s issue ofTexas Monthly mag azine, touts state Comptroller John Sharp almost as much as it does the state-sponsored college savings program. So are these campaign ads in disguise? Some observers think so, the Houston Chronicle reported Sunday. Sharp and Republican Texas Railroad Commissioner Barry Williamson used public money to promote their campaigns for higher office, possibly skirting state law that prohibits such ac tion, the newspaper said. Sharp, who is running for lieu tenant governor, spent $57,000 in public money on the Texas Monthly ad, in which the Texas Tomorrow Fund is called “Comp troller John Sharp’s Answer Soaring College Costs.” In addition to the print Sharp also ran about $300,00( television advertising prom , ing the Texas Tomorrow Fun “To enroU your youngTexan, < Comptroller John Sharp,” ii announcer says. y Continued from Page 1 Kirkpatrick did all the work except for a few letters. His son, a graduate of the University of Texas, completed the project. Aggies have aided Kirkpatrick by repainting the barn three times since 1981. When Jackie Sherrill coached football at A&M in the 1980s, the A&M Football Team helped repaint the barn. In Fall 1993, former Student Body President Toby Boenig and a group of A&M students also re painted the barn. A group from Howdy Camp re painted die barn this year. Clayton Vader, an Aggie Band member and a ju nior agricultural development major, grew up in Reagan, and his parents rent the land the bam is on. Vader said many groups, including different class organizations, have tried to repaint the barn. A student from the University ofTexas tried to pay a crop duster to paint the building orange, but was unsuccessful because the crop dusip was an A&M graduate. “I have always seen people stopping and t; g ing pictures,” Vader said. “Everyone knows 1 Aggie Barn. It is just a different and unique v\ to show Aggie pride.” ||Lg Vader said his parents came to College Stati . Saturday for the football game and visited Talon , “I want to thankTalon 12 for what they did,” ^ said. “The group was determined to not let Bay ( see the barn green.” ’ion Board Continued from Page 1 “The committee will meet reg ularly with PTTS to solve some parking problems students may have, anticipate any future prob lems and be a good communica tion link between PTTS and the student body,” Miller said. Students will serve for one year, and applications are available in the Student Government office to day. Applications are due Nov. 14. Nickel said the committee will begin to work when the members are chosen. “We want to get this rolling,” she said. “The first year is a visionary year, deciding what needs to be done and how to do it. We want this committee in the hands of people who want to make a difference.” Artists Continued from Page 1 Rice composed the lyrics to “The Lion King,” which will appear on Broadway. Rice has worked with com poser Andrew Lloyd Weber on productions including the musical “Evita.” The MSC and MCS Great Issues will sponsor a dis cussion Nov. 11 called “Wanted: Your Dollars for the Arts,” supported by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). The discussion will be in 292A MSC from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Speakers will be Dr. Michael Green- wald, a professor of the theater department, Dr. Mor gan Reynolds, a professor of the economics depart ment and John McCarroll, manager of KAMU television station. Students may take part in the dis cussion following the presentation of the speakers. McCarroll said Arts Awareness Week allows stu dents to gain knowledge and appreciation of the arts within Bryan-College Station. “Arts improve the quality of life,” McCarroll said. “My position is that the local arts flourish throu public support. Students are the next generatk They need to be aware of where they can volunh time and contribute [to support the arts].” On Nov. 12, the workshop “So You Want to Be An7 tor” will feature Guillermo DeLeon, the president Aggie Players, from 7 to 8:15 p.m. in 601 Rudder. ||j Arts Fair, which will be Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p/ in the main hallway of the MSC, will feature Bryan-C| lege Station artists and campus arts organizations. Knox said he plans to attend the Arts Fair al hopes students can gain a greater awareness of t| arts through the week’s activities. “I think that everybody can benefit because it gi\ them the ability to appreciate things that are me aesthetic,” Knox said. “The more that we becai aware of our surroundings, the more informed fl J we will become.” The MSC OPAS will host Open Mike Beat Nik Nig at Sweet Eugene’s from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nov. 14. During the week, different performances will bej the MSC Flag Room and near Rudder Fountain. edl Tours EOE M/F/D/V Continued from Page 1 Following that is a section devoted to former first lady Barbara Bush. This section focuses on her efforts to increase literacy and other causes. The Heads of State Gifts section follows, with displays of gifts from dignitaries. Beyond the gifts is “George Bush the Out- doorsman” section. This area allows visitors to see Bush’s athletic side. The room has a view of the grounds’ lake and trees, with photographs of Bush hunting, fishing and playing sports. Adjacent to the Outdoors room is a replica of Camp David. Visitors can hear audio recordings of Bush commenting on the office. A ramp leads visitors into a model of Air Force One. The section is a replica of his office on Air Force One, including the “air” noise created during flight. The tour ends with exhibits about Operation Desert Storm. Hanging from the ceiling are repli cas of SCUD, Patriot and Tomahawk missiles. A 25-foot diameter globe explains the location and actions during Desert Storm. Photographs alo| the wall show the “Fires of Kuwait” and their iif pact on the environment. Before visitors leave the tour, they pass by ^ area devoted to “Gifts from the People.” A 1( year-old door given by the people of Kuw; stands in the middle of the hall. Along the ed, of the door are names of Americans who dii| during Desert Storm. Visitors can ask questions via computer te minal and receive a personalized letter printoj from Former President and Mrs. Bush. [iOrl ADVENTURES TAMU Outdoors :iili Cewc&e. Ce^ev Sport Clubs • Fall Lacrosse Classic, @Zachary Fields 9am-6pm, Nov. 15 & 10am-3pm, Nov. 16 • Archery Tournament, @Rec Center, Archery Rm. 8am-6pm, Nov. 15 & 16 • Women's Volleyball Bonfire Classic, @Rec Center and Read Bldg. Courts, 8am-midnight, Nov. 15 & 16 • Men’s Rugby vs. Sam Houston, @Zachary Field, l-4pm, Nov. 15 Cheek out our flyers for more Details on our Exaftig Programs Ultimate Adventures withtamu Outdoors Clinics & Dav/Weekend Trips Date Registration IntrotoRock Climbing Clinic Nov. 15 Oct. 27-Nov. U Caving Day Trip Nov. 15 Oct. 27-Nov. 11 Oct. 27-Nov. 12 Oct. 27-Nov. 12 7t(EC SPORTS or For Information Call 845-7826 Or Visit Our Homepage at http://recsports.tamu.edu Extended Trips Thanksgiving Break: Canoe the Rio Grande, Big Bend Nov. 26-30 Ends Today! Backpacking New Mexico Nov. 26-30 Ends Today! Winter Break: Caribbean Trip to Cozumel, Mexico Jan. 11-15 Ends Today! Cozumel Trio Registration Extended Until today! Register NOW for this fantastic Carribean Adventure! Journey this January to beautiful Cozumel, Mexico to play in the sun and surf. If white beaches and crystal waters sound like your idea of a vacation, sign up today! For more information about these programs please call 845-4511. The Last Ramp Romp of this Millenium! November 22 Kvle Field Ramo Romo VIII Registration October 20 - November 18 Pick up Registration forms at the Member Services Desk in the Student Recreation Center. All Texas A&M Students, Faculty/Staff and Bryan/ College Station Community Members are welcome to participate. INTRAMURALS Registration Kyle Field Ramp Romp Oct. 20- Nov. 18 Weightlifting Nov. 3-11 Sports Trivia Nov. 3-11 Aq U ATICS R egistra tion • Stroke Improvement Clinic Oct.15-Nov.17 • CPR for the Professional Rescuer Oct.15-Nov.17 • Introduction to Platform Diving Nov. 1-19 For more information on these programs please call Dean Ekeren 862-3224. Free Healthy Living Lecture Series November 12 - Using Stress to Your Advantage Learn how to use stress to your advantage. Dr. Danny Ballard will show you how to identify stressors and select and utilize effective stress management strategies. Lecture is from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in Rm 281 Rec Center. Members of the Bryan/College Station are welcome. For more information please call DeAun 862-3995. FeaturePrograms Golf Lessons : Register Today! November 10,12,17, & 19 6-7pm, Penberthy Golf Range. Rec Members: $25. Non-Rec Members: $30 For more information please call DeAun 862-3995.