mday • February 16, 1998 "i The Battalion M I I wSm rnSn HL Mj|| ■ a|| ■ MM H ■ MM MM m mm m m caches Ihis is a movie for girlfriends across the world. It is a deeply touching movie that makes i laugh and will make you ciy. It brings on every emotion pos- |e and every event that take |ce in a person’s life from love lloss to childbirth and death. It Ivalid reminder of how short [lives are and how precious our Inds are in them. Itis a clear picture of the effect Imake on people and how they Ictus and how special we are to (very ones we love. — Brandi Ballard r atch Beaches on a rainy Sunday afternoon when the phone hasn’t rang Idayand you can’t seem to II yourself out of your paja- |s, and a sobfest is sure to en- ,But it’s worth it. If you can get past Bette Mi dler’s frizzy, red locks and Bar bara Hershey’s poor-little-rich- girl pout, Beaches is a touching story of friendship, envy, strength and determination. There’s nothing like a god tear jerker to remind you to put aside petty differences and ap preciate the important things in life — like best friends. So the next time the wind be neath your wings calls, don’t for get to tell him he’s your hero. — Rhonda Reinhart h in the streets, what | ever will become of me?” Bette Midler’s character cranks out a song deal ing with social injustice in the friends-forever-flick Beaches. Although the film is about friendship and all that a lifetime can hold for two people, Beaches is all about the sappy song, ‘‘Wind Beneath My Wings.” When the song’s lyrics start to play in the background, close to the end of the film, you can almost feel the tragedy about to happen. Music, friendship and tears ★ ★★★★★★ Keep Our Doctor in The House POL AD PO by CfTIZENS FOR ROMAN. Sam Sharp. Troasurer. PO Box 3994. Bryan. 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They end having a child with out a man and holding each others hands on Death’s bed. “The Wind Beneath My Wings” is a song about lesbian love and feminine hygiene. There is so much blatant sapphic lust, it is like watching a "Xena” episode. —Travis Irby I t’s great when a movie tran scends racial, sexual, and eth nic boundaries to unite all walks of life. Clear and simple, Beaches brings people together. Fire this baby up, and watch the walls come tumbling down. You’ll not only learn about each other, but you’ll learn a lit tle something about yourself. Whether it’s once a week or three times a day, make it your special habit to watch Beaches. — Chris Martin Rock Continued from Page 3 • Purple Prog If you’re deep into: Pink Floyd, new U2, Rush, Queen. Sink your teeth into: Olivia Tremor Control, Bevis Frond, the Aluminum Group, His Name is Alive, Space Needle. These bands came from outer space to bring you as many layers of music as can possibly fit on a half inch reel-to-reel. By definition, indie rock is hard to come by. Whereas Matchbox 20 and Third Eye Blind have thousands of dol lars of corporate cash at their disposal for promotion, distribution and airplay, an indie band usually only has word-of- mouth publicity and its parents’ den for a distribution office. Although this makes albums hard to come by, it also means lower prices. Other good places to get indie music include internet CD distributors and special ordering from your local music store. Don’t let the relative obscurity of indie rock scare you. During the Spanish Inquisition thousands were persecuted for crying out “Yo quero indie rock!” Today, it’s your govern ment-mandated right. Give indie rock a spin — and let freedom ring. J the Best World! Mechanical Engineers & Industrial Distribution Texas Hydraulics has outstanding career opportunities for talented Mechanical Engineers! We an the nation's largest and fastest growing manufacturer of welded hydraulic cylinders. Our products are custom- engineered in Temple and then manufactured in one of our three manu facturing locations. If you are mspontible, smart, articulate, want to be challenged and see your ideas take shape from concept to installation, join us... Interviews Thursday, February 19th, schedule through Career Center. Pizza Party and Presentation Meet with us to learn more about career opportunities! Wednesday, February 18th in the MSC, Room 228 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Texas Hydraulics - Where your contribution determines your success! TEXAS HYDRAULICS 3410 N. 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Visual Thinking: Entering Through the Back Door This year's keynote speaker will be the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Programs and Academic Services at Texas A&M University, Dr. Sallie Sheppard. Contact Nancy Magnussen at (409) 845-5587 or via e-mail at nancy@isc.tamu.edu for registration information. Free child care will be provided on site. Registration deadline is February 19. Sponsors: Office of the Vice President for Research and Associate Provost for Graduate Studies, College of Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, College of Geosciences & Maritime Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine Corporate Sponsors: GTE, Bayer Corporation, Schlumberger, DuPont, and Tl (corporate sponsors will have representatives at the conference) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 STAR NBA & COLLEGE HOOPS aw U © cr mm+ aiiJ* mMir mndr m*. m A MUST BE 18 YEARS « SER9-U (6I9J 645-8434 * Camp fw Girls Interviewing for summer camp counselors Tuesday, February 17 9 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. CAMP DAY Memorial Student Center (1 st Floor) Vl/e Need Skilled Counselors! C'Mon By! Camp Olympia’s program is outrageously fun and exciting. We are looking for counselors to make a difference in a child’s life. You can begin the adventure of a lifetime this summer at Camp Olympia. With over 35 different activities, it is the perfect place for friendships, fun, adventure and GREAT people. Term Date: May 31 to June 14, June 15 to July 5, July 6 to July 26, July 27 to August 8. Camped Olympia Tommy Ferguson Mike Roberts Bobby Davis Dawn Oldham Michelle Derouen Texas A&M University MSC - The Flag Room Tuesday, Feb. 17, 1998 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Route 2, Box 25-3 • Trinity, TX 75362 409 594-2541 SHOW YOUR TALENT! CTlrtfesi 1 9 8 The juried exhibition of TAMU student artwork March 11 - April 10,1998 MSC Visual Arts Gallery, MSC 289 Entries accepted: February 23 - March 6,1998 Please contact numbers below for complete listing of rules. 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