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Friday • March 6, i •wvr^The Bati'align ' E * ■i ■ j* > frii S . m if'**-* Deadly strep infection causes serious concerns along border EL PASO (AP) —The strep infec tion that has killed 18 people in Texas poses a unique threat on the border, where many residents are prone to treat themselves with products bought in Mexico, a health official says. The most common scenario re volves around someone who pur chases over-the-counter antibiotics in Mexico, then fails to finish the dose or even neglects to visit a doc tor, said Dr. Jorge Magana, director of the El Paso City-County Health and Environmental District. In many cases, the virus only grows stronger while an early diag nosis and comprehensive treat ment could have brought the illness under control. “The access of‘automedication’ has me very concerned,” Magana said. “It’s very hard to play doctor and, in some cases, it could be like playing Russian roulette. You can end up with very bad problems.” He said people who self-med- icate are making assumptions about what is wrong with them. “Chances are you’re not right, or you use the inadequate medication, or you don’t use it for the prescribed amount of time,” Magana said. Two El Paso children have died so far from an infection caused by group A streptococcus, which has appeared throughout the state in recent months. Symptoms are sometimes like those of the common flu, along with a skin rash and abdominal pain. Two of the most severe but least-common forms of invasive group A strep are necrotizing fasci itis, also known as the “flesh-eating bacteria,” and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, a rapidly pro gressing infection that injures in ternal organs such as the kidneys, liver and lungs. Dig in CORY WILLIS/The Battalion Robin Nester, a sophomore horticulture major, works with chemically treated soil specimens in the Entomology lab Thursday. Austin libraries it adult Internet aa AUSTIN (AP) — The Austin Public Library is about to begin an experiment that gives adults un fettered access to the Internet while preventing children from viewing sexually explicit material on library computers. Officials hope the two-month experiment, beginning Sunday at four locations, will avoid a First Amendment lawsuit. Since last year, when the library installed a software package called Cyper Patrol on its 56 public Inter net computers, free speech advo cates have been critical because adults are blocked from some ma- h“i i.il. Libraries across the country that provide public Internet access have been seeking a balance be tween free speech rights and the ability of minors it , pornography. The plan is to. adults-only compir and printer at the ii; brary, two branches^ 1 listory Center. Itisj months of negotiate; library officials, theA- il Liberties Unionan community leaders; the library on Interne In our minds,thr’ in Austin is farIromcrb Beeson, an AH)..' New York. "Austin is our hot lisi as far asp? litigation.” lE Jay Jacobson of the added, “The only: haven’t sued is becair gotiating.” ® What's Up Friday Alpha Phi Omega: Meet to go visit Crestview Retirement Home at 6:30 p.m. at Crestview. Study Abroad Programs Office: An in formational meeting to promote the Italy Spring ’99 program will be held from 1:30 to 2 p.m. in Room 154, 161 Bizzell Hall West. ATM Roadrunners: Will run three to four miles starting in front of G. Rollie White at 5:30 p.m. All students and skill lev els are welcome. Call Steve at 847- 7905 for further information. United Campus Ministry: Friday night Bible study at 5:30 p.m. in Cashion Lounge of A&M Presbyterian Church. All denomina tions are welcome. Please check our web site at stuact.tamu.edu/stuorgs/UCM. TAMU Women’s Lacrosse: There will be games this weekend at the Zachary fields on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. against UT and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. against TCU. Puerto Rican Student Association: There will be a general meeting tonight in 701 Rudder at 7:00 p.m. Please call Hilda Caf imano at 847-2700 for details. Saturday Student Y: We will meet at 9:45 a.m. at Koldus for Replant. Delta Sigma Theta: A free women’s con ference "Love and Sisterhood" will be held from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Registration is at MSC 226. Cali Courtney at 693-1115. All women invited to attend. Sunday Student Y: We will meet at 1:45 p.m. in Koldus to visit local nursing homes and talk to residents. Monday Officers’ Christian Fellowship: Bible study on how to live a Christian life in the military/Corps of Cadets will be held at 7:45 p.m. in the Military Sci ence Building room 108. Call Tim at 847-1730 for details. ATM Womens Rugby: Come join! No ex perience needed. Practices are from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the pitch on the corner of Texas Ave. and University Dr. Call Nikki at 694- 0084 for information. Alpha Phi Omega: Meet to go to Girl’s Club at 3:30 p.m. in 133 Koldus. Intervarsity Christian Fellowship: On-cam- pus Bible studies will be held. Contact David at 847-4264 for location and further details. Fellowship of Christian Cowboys: FCC ’ hold a Bible study, prayer and fellowsl meeting at Pearce Pavilion on George Bu Dr. from 8-9 p.m. Call Jay or Andy at 8^ 2716 for details. Laredo Hometown Club: A meeting will held at 8:30 p.m. in Rudder 407. Call i ward for details at 696-6949. Catholic Students Association: There v be a praise and worship session fro 7:30-8:30 at St. Mary's Catholic Chun and a general meeting at 9 p.m. in the 5 Mary's Student Center-Main Room. Texas Student Education Association: general meeting will be held from 8:30 's g| Executive Council of He? tions: A lecture regards-iess| What's Up is a Battalion lists non-profit studert events and activities. Itr submitted no later than: advance of the desired plication deadlines andne ]f events and will not Up. If you have anyques: call the newsroom at 84>u re ' :ulti John Collins '97 invites you to... SMITH FIREARMS/ WICKSON CREEK GUN RANGE 409-764-9230 409-589-1093 (Range) Located 4.1 Miles East of Hwy 6 on Hwy 21 MON - FRI 3 PM - Dark SAT & SUN 9 AM - Dark Rifle & Pistol Range Skeet Practice "WE BUY GUNS!!" SKEET $4 FOR 25 BIRDS MasterCard WANT TO EARN $$$ AND HELP ADVANCE SCIENCE? Individuals are needed to participate in a research study investigating factors related to driving accidents. Participants \yill complete a number of papen-and-pencil and. computer- administered tests. You will receive $20.00 for 2 hours of participation. Must be over 25 years old, have good vision (normal or corrected), and a valid driver’s license. This study is being conducted by researchers in the Psychology Department of Texas A&M University. If interested, please call (409) 845-3165 and leave your name and phone number. 7he> UJorlcJ Unfolds for Oroduoto Studonts and Graduating Soniors uuith: If you’re a U.S.citizen, you can perform research abroad In the country of your oholci For more Information, Please attend an Information session In 15<4 Bizzell Hall West T'hurscicay, N/lnrcjfi s at 4:00 pm Friday, March €3 at 3:00 pm Study Abroad Programs; 161 Bizzell Hall West; 845-0544 Check out the Futbright Website at httpv/www. iieorg/fulbright WORK FOR THE PREMIER RESORT OF THE TEXAS GULF COAST Play on our sandy beaches... Many different job opportunities are available - servers, cocktail servers, front desk clerks/ reservations, room service, valet, bellman. Make some great money this summer while meeting new friends. For more information, please cal Susan Gipe, Human Resources The San Luis Resort and Conference Center 1.800.445.0090 STEAKHOUSE THE SAN LUIS Galveston taland An equal opportunity employer v / t**tj On sale this week at the MSC Rudder Box Office KR ,*4S€ ^ • International Students Assoc. — Talent Show Fri, Mar 6, 7 p.m. *<*r * Theater Arts — Company Wed, Mar 4 Thru Sat. Mar 7, 8 p.m. MSC Film Society — The Godfather Sat.Mar 7, 8 p.m. ^ 1 # MSC OPAS Jr. - Non-Toxic Band Sat. Mar 7, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. • Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra — The Power of Dance Sun, Mar 8. 8 p.m. Call co arrange tor special needs, efc MSC OPAS — To Kill a Mockingbird Tues, Mar 10 and Wed, Mar 1 1, AxgieBucks accepted. 8p.m. MSC, F «3i4D»€.*? Dfc CffFIC®.*,--; WNFS I 845-1234 or on the net! http://boxoffice.tamu.edu with the TEXAS A&M SNOW SKI CLUB This Spring Break Trip includes: 6 night/5 day luxury condo stay, 4/5 day lift ticket, round trip transportation on luxury sleeper coaches Price: $495, for more information, call Chuck at 694-2726 March 7, l-5pm Sign-up Tables will be in the MSC Hall all this week 9 to 3pm! $20 entry fee For more information Call Scott G. at 845-1515 Sponsored by MSC Hospitality CASH prizes! MSC Film Society ^ yjs 'esen/s. "rr % X; Saturday, March 7 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $3.00 at the door or $2.50 in advance at the MSC Box Office (845-1234) All films shown in Rudder Theatre Complex. Avoid Long Lines! Purchase an Aggie Cinema Season Pass at the MSC Box Office for only $15.00. Questions? Call the Aggie Cinema Hotline - 847-8478. Persons with disabilities please call 845-1515 to Jfc- inform us of your special needs. We request ^“notification three(3) working days prior to the event to enable us to assist you to the best of our ability. Website:http://filins. tamu.edu Film on Video presents . . . Duck Soup Thursday, Mar.5 7:00 p.m. City Lights Sunday, Mar. 8 2:00 p.m. The General Thursday, Mar. 12 7:00 p.m. Free Admission HIGH Rm.107 (West Campus) Some Aggies Who Support Bill Romai ues Gene Stallings '57 • Dick Hervey '42 • Mrs. Earl Rudder ('32) • Ml. "^g U aj A.W. (Head) Davis '45 • Col. Robert Townsend '43 • Waynel' Mark Sicilio, M.D. '78 • Col. Bill Lafield '44 jJ POL AD PD by CITIZENS FOR ROMAN. 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