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By Robert Hollier
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Tien the Texas A&M Men’s Basketball Team (6-12, 0-8) was sched-
1 to play the University of Texas (9-11, 3-5) on ESPN’s “Big Monday,”
is supposed to be a game between two teams battling for the Big 12
iFOlh title. Instead, two sub-.500 teams will be trying to salvage disap-
iting seasons tonight at 8:30 at G. Rollie White Coliseum,
any Barone, men’s basketball coach, said despite the team’s strug-
P? they are still playing with a lot of heart and giving tremendous ef-
in practice and on the court.
light now, we are looking for some pride and respect,” Barone said,
have a world-class opportunity to beat them (Texas) on national
asibn. This is our chance to be in the spotlight and show people what
team is made of.”
arone added that the team is excited about playing on ESPN, but
cannot forget about what is important.
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nne Jones (shooting) has stepped up his play with some key Aggies out.
ic,” Barone said. “We just need to come out determined and focused
vhat we need to do to beat Texas.”
he Longhorns, while not as strong as in previous years, are coming
in 87-73 victory over the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday and
d pose several problems for the Aggies, who lost 80-71 to Oklahoma
iaturday.
The keys to beating them will center around how well we handle
press,” Barone said. “We also have to do a good job of eliminating
r trick plays so they won’t take our crowd out of the game. We also
to keep Kris Klack and Luke Axtell in check.”
nother key to winning the game for the Aggies will be their ability to
eir free throws. The Aggies are ranked last in the conference in free-
w percentage, shooting just over 50 percent from the line.
We probably cost ourselves two or three wins this season because of
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missed free throws,” Barone said. “We lost the Colorado game because
we couldn’t make our free throws down the stretch. Maybe we’re just
putting too much pressure on ourselves.”
In addition to poor free-throw shooting, the Aggies have been
plagued by injuries this season, losing starting forward Calvin Davis to
a possible season-ending back injury and backup point guard T.J. Brown
to a torn ACL, suffered during the final minutes of the Oklahoma game.
Despite these injuries, Barone said the team has stepped up and filled
in, especially junior forward Shanne Jones, who scored a career-best 28
points and grabbed 10 rebounds against Oklahoma. Aaron Jack is also
coming off the bench, giving the team some quality minutes and scor
ing some important points.
The Aggies will travel to Lubbock on Saturday to play Texas Tech. Tip-
off is scheduled for 3 p.m.
from staff and wire reports
A&M swimming and Men’s basketball
diving teams win drops 9th straight
Despite the crowded natatorium
and the blaring Horned Frog band,
both the Aggie Men’s and Women’s
Swimming and Diving Teams won in
Texas Christian University’s home
water in Fort Worth Saturday.
The women’s swim team missed
sweeping the meet by one event.
Women’s coach Don Wagner elected
to have the Aggies exhibition the last
three events, making the final score
a deceptively close 131-116.
Senior Stacie Karnes and junior
Lauren Buckalo were the Aggies only
individual multi-event winners.
Karnes took first place in the 100-
yard butterfly and the 100-freestyle
and Buckalo won the 200-individual
medley and came in with a time of
1:07.78 in the 100-breaststroke.
Other individual event winners in
cluded Dana Briggs, Tracy Evans, Kel
ly Bolton, Monica Stroman, Tammy
Lee and Katie Ramos.
The men also dominated aquatic
competition winning 11 of the 13
events against TCU.
Junior Jason Miles took first place
in the 1,000-yard and the 500-
freestyle. Sophomore Devin Howard
won the 200-individual medley with
a time of 1:55.37 and the 200-yard
butterfly posting a time of 1:54.93.
Jerrod Kappler, David Morrow and
Benjamin Swan were the other first
place finishers in the meet.
The diving team also added to the
victory over the Horned Frogs, taking
first place in all four diving events.
Junior Mark Naftanel won both the
one-meter and three-meter spring
board competitions for the men and
senior Jodi Janssen took first place
in the same events for the women.
The Texas A&M Men’s Basketball
Team dropped their eighth confer
ence game to the Oklahoma Soon-
ers 80-71 on Saturday.
Aggie forward Shanne Jones
scored a career-high 28 points and
tallied 10 rebounds in the losing ef
fort. Jones was also the only A&M
player who enjoyed success at the
free throw line, shooting 10-13,
while the rest of the team struggled
to a 6-18 mark. Aaron Jack missed
six of his eight free throws in the
second half. Chris Clayton was a
bright spot for the Aggies in the sec
ond half by scoring 12 points.
The loss makes Texas A&M (6-
12,0-8) the only team winless in Big
12 play this season.
Corey Brewer led the Sooners with
25 points and filled in for the lost of
fense of forward Eduardo Najera who
did not play due to a broken foot.
The Aggies’ T.J. Brown suffered an
injury to his anterior cruciate ligament
in the game and is not expected to
play for the remainder of the season.
He joins Calvin Davis and Dario Que-
sada on the Aggie injury list.
Men’s tennis team
smashes ACU
The Texas A&M Men’s Tennis
Team shut-out Abilene Christian 6-0
in a dual match on Saturday at The
Woodlands Country Club.
Shaun Madden, Rafael de Mesa,
Carlos Torrey, Cody Hubbell and Juan
Ararmburo all won singles matches and
scored doubles victories for the Aggies.
A&M’s next match is against the
Rice Owls at 2 p.m. at the Omar
Smith Tennis Complex on Thursday.
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The following information appears in compliance with the 1987 State of Texas Hazing Law:
Texas Hazing Law
Texas A&M University
On August 31, 1987, a new law went into effect in the State of Texas regarding HAZING. Below
is an abbreviated summary, in question and answer form, of the contents of that law and the
applicability and implications for students, faculty and staff at Texas A&M University. THIS IS
ONLY A SUMMARY. Certain points in the law have been omitted in this summary for editorial
purposes. For the full text of the law, please see Appendix VI of the 1997-98 Student Rules.
What is the definition of Hazing?
'‘Hazing" means any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, occurring on or off campus of
Texas A&M University, by one person alone or acting with others, directed against a student, that
endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of pledging, being
initiated into, affiliation with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization
whose memberships are or include students at Texas A&M University. The term included but is
not limited to:
(a) Any type of physical brutality, such as whipping, beating, striking, branding, electronic
shocking, placing of a harmful substance on the body, or similar activity.
(b) Any type of physical activity, such as sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements,con
finement in a small place, calisthenics, or other activities that subjects the student to an unrea
sonable risk of harm or that adversely affects the mental or physical health or safety of the stu
dent.
(c) Any activity involving consumption of a food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug, or
other substance which subjects the student to an unreasonable risk of harm or that adversely
affects the mental or physical health or safety of the student.
(d) Any activity that intimidates or threatens the student with ostracism, that subjects the stu
dent extreme mental stress, shame, or humiliation, or adversely affects the mental health or dig
nity of the student or discourages the student from entering or remaining registered in an edu
cational institution, or that may reasonably be expected to cause a student to leave the organi
zation or the institution rather than submit to acts described in the subsection.
(e) Any activity that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task which
involves a violation of the penal code.
In addition, Texas A&M University has also defined hazing to include:
(a) Misuse of authority by virtue of your class rank or leadership position.
(b) Any form of physical bondage.
(c) Any form of “Quadding".
How do I commit a hazing offense?
A person commits an offense if the person:
(a) Engages in hazing
(b) Solicits, encourages, directs, aids or attempts to aid another in engaging in hazing.
(c) Intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly permits hazing to occur.
(d) Has firsthand knowledge of the planning of a specific hazing incident involving a student
of Texas A&M University, or firsthand knowledge that a specific hazing incident has occurred,
and knowingly fails to report said knowledge in writing to the appropriate University official.
Does it matter if I did not intend to hurt anyone?
No. Texas A&M’s policies state that if one of the above occurs, it is HAZING, regardless of
the intent.
Does it matter if the person being hazing agrees to the activity?
No. The new law and Texas A&M’s policies state that if one above occurs, it is HAZING,
regardless of the consent or cooperation of the recipient.
What is the penalty if I am found guilty of hazing?
(a) Failing to report hazing:
Fine up to $1,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail.
(b) Hazing resulting in no serious bodily injury:
Fine of $500 to $1,000 and/or 90-180 days in jail.
(c) Hazing resulting in serious bodily injury:
Fine of $1,000 - $5,000 and/or 180 days to 1 year in jail.
(d) Hazing resulting in death:
Fine of $5,00 - $10,000 and/or 1-2 years in jail.
(e) Except where the hazing results in death, the student may be required to perform com
munity service in lieu of confinement in jail.
(f) The student may also be subject to University disciplinary action, up to and including
removal from the University, in addition to or regardless of any penalty imposed by the state.
Can an organization be found guilty of hazing?
Yes. An Organization commits an offense if the organization condones or encourages hazing
or if an officer or any combination of members, pledges, or alumni of the organization commits
or assists in the commission of hazing.
Can I get into trouble for reporting hazing?
No. Any person who reports a specific hazing incident involving a student to an appropriate
University official is protected from civil or criminal liability. However, a person who reports in bad
faith or with malice is not protected by this section.
Where do I report hazing?
Office of the Commandant (845-2811) if the hazing was committed by members of the
Corps of Cadets.
Department of Student Activities (845-1133) if the hazing was committed by members of
a Greek organization or other recognized student organization.
Student Judicial Affairs Office (845-5262) all other incidents of hazing.
The following information appears in compliance with the 1987 state of Texas Hazing Law shown
above:
Student Organization Hazing Violations:
Organization name: Alpha Kappa Psi
Date of Incident: February 28, 1995
Description of Incident: Subjecting pledges to activities that “intimidates or threatens the student
with ostracism, that subjects the student to mental stress, shame or humiliation, or that adverse
ly affects the mental health or dignity of the student”. Pledges were blindfolded, led into a room
and told to kneel; when the blindfolds were removed they found bowls of ice cream and no uten
sils and were told to eat the ice cream. Pledges were subjected to ridicule by active members
as they attempted to eat the ice cream in this manner. Some pledges were told the ice cream
contained alcohol although it did not.
Action Taken: The chapter was put on a one year probation. They must revise the chapter
pledge program and submit it to the Department of Student Activities. The chapter was also
required to sponsor an educational program on Texas Hazing Laws and University policies.
Organization name: Company P-2, Texas A&M University Corp of Cadets
Date of Incident: Fall 1995 Semester and earlier
Description of Incident: It had become “company policy” for cadets of the sophomore class to be
hit periodically by a junior cadet for “motivational purposes". Additionally, other cadets were
sometimes hit with an ax handle for “passing down” positions or for similar reasons. Refusal to
accept licks was allowed, but few declined.
Action Taken: University hearings were held for those individuals involved with sanctions rang
ing from University suspension for two semesters to multiple Corps disciplinary actions.
Company P-2 was placed on Conduct Probation and most of the leadership was replaced.
Organization name: Pi Kappa Alpha
Date of Incident: February, 1996
Description of Incident: Activities that included, but were not limited to forced exercise, sleep
deprivation, forced ingestion of inedible mixtures, exposure to the elements, forced work.
Action Taken: Fraternity on a 2 year probation through Spring 1998; meetings with Greek affairs
staff 2 times per semester throughout probation; sponsor and fund an outside speaker on posi
tive pledge programming for Greek community; 400 hours of community service to be complet
ed by 75% of chapter membership by Spring 1996; semester report for each pledge class and
risk management program; written letter of apology to landowner where hazing took place.
Organization name: Kappa Alpha Order
Date of incident: October 14, 1996
Description of Incident: Pledges were taken to a remote location late at night and forced to
undergo a “lineup” that included forced exercises, such as push ups, calisthenics, and army low
crawl in the dark. Pledges were denied any water, were subjected to degrading confrontations
by activities and were physically "manhandled” - pushed to the ground or picked up forcefully.
One encounter resulted in severe injury, hospitalization and emergency surgery of a pledge.
Action Taken: Fraternity suspended until Fall, 1999 - a joint decision of the University and the
fraternity’s national headquarters.
Organization name: Company B-2, Corp of Cadets
Date of Incident: Fall Semester, 1996
Description of Incident: At the unit Christmas party, an upperclass member of the company
hazed freshmen members by giving them single “licks” with an ax handle. Alcohol was also pro
vided to minors and inappropriate skits which bordered on sexual harassment were performed.
Action Taken: Hearings were held for all involved and individual sanctions were assigned. A
number of the members left the Corps and others were dispersed to new companies. The unit
was disbanded and is no longer a part of the Corps of Cadets.
Organization name: Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Date of Incident: January 8, 1997
Description of Incident: During pre-semester work week activities, pledges were forced to par
ticipate in calisthenics, an outdoor line up where they were hosed down, forced to hold push-up
positions and participate in other activities that subjected them to potential harm. Pledges were
forced to wear demeaning attire and to violate IFC alcohol policies.
Action Taken: After appeal, the fraternity was suspended until Fall semester, 1999. The same
sanction was applied by the national fraternity headquarters.
Organization name: Fish Drill Team, Corp of Cadets
Date of Incident: Spring Semester 1997
Description of Incident: Members of the Fish Drill Team were subjected to acts of hazing and
physical assault by the nine upperclassmen who served as advisors (instructors) for the team.
Specific actions occurred periodically throughout the semester and took place during drill prac
tice as well as during night visits to individual fish (freshman) rooms.
Action Taken: University hearings were held for all involved, including those advisors from pre
vious years who were still enrolled in the University. Sanctions ranged from expulsion to
deferred suspension. The Fish Drill Team itself was suspended for an indefinite period.
Outcomes of Individual Hazing Cases
September 1. 1994 through
August 31. 1995
Total Cases: 44
Suspension 4
Deferred Suspension 2
Conduct Probation 21
Removal from Housing 1
Deferred Removal from Housing 3
Hall Probation 4
Letter of Reprimand 5
Warning 2
Censure 2
September 1. 1995 through
August 31. 1996
Total Cases: 44
Suspension 9
Deferred Suspension 14
Conduct Probation 8
Letter of Reprimand 7
Registration Block 4
No Action* 2
September 1.1996 through
August 31. 1997
Total Cases: 66
Expulsion 1
Dismissal 4
Suspension 7
Deferred Suspension 6
Conduct Probation 9
Letter of Reprimand 27
Warning 2
Registration Block 4
No Action* 6
‘No Action indicates that the student was not found to be responsible for the charges initiated.