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U»*11U rebrui: arsday • February 5, 1998 The Battalion IE 1 Em l B Mi lial »os Joining Forces 3-enrollment offers students opportunities, drawbacks 10, Bo?: astmr' |naj By April Towery Ithefla^ Staff writer IcWir: Pend!)'! ttemling just one university feign: can be plenty stressful. How- Imposiijever, some students attend 'ann miversities—at the same time. I ich semester, more than a agree sand students enroll at Texas I and Blinn Junior College, jitha; istin Davis, a sophomore bio- foriftcal science major, is co-en- lum 1 and said she recommends liaii students taking classes at Blinn lrandittse they can be more personal, jened "he classes are smaller, and you \ tore one-on-one attention from _ eachers,” Davis said. “If you’re jheu erinonesubjectandneedaddi- LldliCjlhelp, I would recommend it.” J nailer classes and lower T<)5 ; are not (be only ad l K , ages of Blinn fia- es - aftt: ^ us1in - lior in- e rial dis- i;r t,on usfc. nn Uini ' esareeas- he said, y’re harder J high school 1 ies.lbut you t really have to I think a lot |nt ’ s people would [co-enroll] they thought about it.” But co-enrolling is not that sim ple. Danny England, Blinn’s dean of student services for the Bryan cam pus, said rumors that to co-enroll ment will be terminated seem to circulate every semester. “Almost every year, co-enrolling is brought up as a bad thing for acade mic or economic reasons,” England said. “Some think if a student is co enrolled at Blinn and takes first-se mester chemistry at Blinn and sec ond-semester chemistry at A&M, they’re not getting the prerequisites. It’s not necessarily that Blinn isn’t good teaching; it’s just different.” Another subject that has been dis cussed is the effect of co-enrolling on A&M’s enrollment. When classes are cancelled, there is talk that too many students are enrolling at Blinn, England said. However, England said a study re ported that about 1,500 students are co-enrolled, fewer than faculty members expected. “The enemies, so to speak, those against co-enrolling, were some what disarmed when they found out the figures,” he said. “I do think the uproar has been quieted a great deal by the actual figures.” For example, problems arise when, the College of Liberal Arts al lows a student to co-enroll in a pitf mnfc math class. The math department, a service department, depends on colleges such as liberal arts for its students. Likewise, when engineering colleges allow students to take English class es at Blinn, it can leave empty seats in A&M classrooms, which costs the faculty in terms of their salary. This is considered a disadvan tage of co-enrolling by some facul ty members, but, as far as most stu dents are concerned, there are few disadvantages to taking classes at both campuses. “The only disadvantage is that there are a lot of classes you can’t take at Blinn because of your ma jor,” Austin said. Davis said she agrees there are few downfalls to co-enrolling. I guess the long dri ve to Blinn might be a disad vantage," she said. As for the rumors and talk of no more co enrollment, A&M’s direc tor of veteri nary medicine Ralph Smith said they are just that — rumors. Please see Enroll on Page 4. \// CHAD MALLAM/The Battalion is looking for CITY REPORTERS •See news as it happens. •Learn Journalism the field. •Report on the issues that matter to our campus. •Gain valuable experience for any career. Pick up your application at 013 Reed McDonald, or call 845-3313 for information. 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MSC Box Office Accepts: Cash • Checks Aggie Bucks • Credit Cards on the campus of Texas A<§fM University Topic Sessions The Future of Affirmative Action Voter Apathy Theatre as a Form of Activism Hispanic Literature Community Service Political Issues And Much, Much More! For more information or to be A placed on the mailing list: ik Phone: (409) 845-1515 JL myr Fax:(409) 845-5117 yAt R E-mail: art-jr@tamu.edu II http://wwwmsc.tamu.edu/MSC/CAMAC/conference.html The TAMU Buck Weirus Spirit Award 1997-1998 Sponsored by the Association of Former Students Buck Weirus Spirit Award Applications are now available for undergraduate and graduate students in the following locations: President’s Office, 8th Floor Rudder The Association of Former Students Reception Desk Vice President for Student Affairs, 10th Floor Rudder Office of the Dean of each College Office of Graduate Studies Student Activities Office, Suite 125 Koldus Building Multicultural Services Department, Suite 137 MSC Commandant’s Office, 102 Military Sciences MSC Student Programs Office, 216 & 223 MSC This Award recognizes students for outstanding contributions to the student quality of life program at A&M and honors Richard “Buck” Weirus ‘42 Industrial Education. Highlight accomplishments of Mr. Weirus, Executive Director Emeritus of the Association of Former Students: Served as Executive Director of AES from 1964-1980, established the first computerized alumni association in the country, established the Century Club, the initiation of the President’s Endowed Scholarship program and the Visitor Information Center, was an active member and past president of the San Antonio A&M Club. Applications Due by 5:00 p.m., February 9, 1998 at the Clayton Williams Alumni Association Reception Desk. Gook Luck. Pearl Jam soars on album Yield Len Callaway staff writer Pearl Jam \ Yield Sony Music Epic Records Critique: A+ O ver the past several months \ those in the know have wondered what Pearl Jam’s new album would be called and how it would sound. Well, —^ the time is finally here and Yield is true to the task of being a Pearl Jam album. The mere mention of the name Pearl Jam in certain circles is enough to spark a serious debate. Arguments can range in topic from which one of their five studio albums is the best to what the correct meaning of their various songs might be. Pearl Jam has become an institution of sorts for millions of “Generation X’’ fans, but one thing remains constant — everyone who likes rock ’n’ roll likes something about Pearl Jam. Beginning witli the 1992 release Ten and continuing now with Yield, Pearl Jam has known global success and achieved a rare position of fame and stability. Each of the four previous studio releases, Ten, VS., Vitalogy and No Code have their own unique style and attitude. These albums remain distinctly Pearl Jam, and Yield follows up in grand fashion. In the beginning, Pearl Jam devastated their audiences with loud and boisterous sound mixed with the inevitable message that seems to naturally flow from their songs. The next two albums followed a similar path of hard-rock gui tar riffs suitable for a '90s crowd, but the band began to loosen up a bit with ballads like "Nothingman,” “Off He Goes,” “Immortali ty” and now “Low Light” and “In Hiding.” The merit of these songs is consistent with the true value of all pearl Jam songs— the infinitely contemplative nature of front man Eddie Vedder’s voice coupled with the sheer musical genius of Mike McCready, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament. After some tumultuous times and typical inner-band politics the band axed drummer Dave Abbruzzese and opted for ex- Chili Pepper's phenom Jack Irons for the production of Vitalogy and No Code, as well as their joint work with Neil Young on “Mirror Ball.” 1996’s No Code marked the beginning of what will hopefully prove to be permanent changes in the most celebrated band of the ’90s. Yield gives the listener an opportunity to enjoy a continual mood and reveals a lighter and more fun side of Pearl Jam. Eddie Vedder seems to leave the sound of mental angst and torment behind as he croons out love songs like “Faithful” and “Wishlist.” Please see Pearl on Page 5. Pi Sigma Epsilon Congratulates It’s new Spring 1998 Perspective Class on a successful recruitment! Annemarie Adams Cara Hineman Sterling Allen JoAnna Jacobs Brian Allsup Jeffrey Jowell Kimberly de Anda Delana Lucas Brian Anderson Adam Mendoza Cindi Armer Elizabeth O’Farrell Jorge Bastardo Jane O’Neil Mathew Carville Rene Ramirez Christy Chapman Katie Sasseen Travis Cherry Robbie Taylor Chris Clark Jay me Territo t Christi Gonzalez AnnaMarie Tew Lesley Heck Tyson Weekley THE INIMITABLE c3: Monday 204 Wings Tuesday BEVO Burger Night Wednesday NAFTA Night (Specials on our huge selection of Mexican & Canadian Beer) Thursday g§ $1 Shiner Bock Pints Friday 2 Price Appetizers N % \ v Barn-Noon Was he i*! 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