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4 rxi (Z> 23 CD « (U — CNJ S 2 £ T3 ^ rt cti S< S ^53 ^ ^ 2 ti o ^ s« -a >^| _ 43 S - 3 ^ - T3 c/3 o C1.X! >. c X -Q 03 J2 ^5 03 3 _ T3 «5 At b ^ 3j Cl CT)PDh«3'*= "2 ci ^ r- ^ .3 .C.,.a5„.3 33 Voter’s Guide Wednesday • April 1, 1998 Each of these areas will be stimulated in order to continue attracting high quality faculty and students. I believe that the true voice of Texas A&M can only come from the students. It is my responsibility to communicate your ideas and concerns to the administration to ensure progress. My vision is to see enlightened leadership from the students and adminis tration. It is to see these two entities working together and com mitted to TexasA&M as a whole. I’m Laurie Nickel and I want to serve you as yourStudent Body President. Craig Rotter ^ Student Body President Candidate Academics Oppose any cap on hours allowed at in-state rates Improve appeals process for prelims for dissertations Place students on professor search committees Increase scholarship funding as fees increase Provide class notes and books on the web Campus Relations Expand communication between Grad/Undergrad student groups Publicize the status of University construction Establish an effective method for opinion polling Create a Student Government/University suggestion line Campus Unitsi Create a “Fish Camp” for entering Grad Students Increase co-programming between campus organizations Diversify recruitment in organizations and admissions Utilize campus resources to increase unity Student Services Abolish Health Center Fee for those with University insurance Reduce fees by consolidating redundant campus services Establish a campus-wide recycling program Parking Assign more staff spaces for teaching Grad Students Increase busing efficiency Expand campus parking lots Cover all bus stops Develop a campus-wide tram system At a time when Texas A&M University is showing interest in being a top 10 university, what can you do as Student Body President to further this goal? Being considered one of the top 10 universities in the nation is a goal that I feel Texas A&M is destined to fulfill. By targeting the few areas where our University could be stronger, I believe that we will reach this goal. First of all, I will ensure that the administration considers the student body every step of way. We can hardly consider ourselves among the best in the nation if the university ignores those it is here to serve. Also, I plan to make sure that new technologies are brought into the class room, so that we can not only increase the quality of educa tion, but better prepare our future workers for the challenges they will face. As Student Body President, what steps can you take to improve diversity on campus? We must start right now, with the current student body to improve campus diversity. Co-programming is the best way to increase interaction between different groups. We must work toward a “diversity-friendly” atmosphere on campus, which can be seen by potential students that might not otherwise come to Texas A&M. This will do nothing but further increase our diversity. As Student Body President, how do you envision holding on to A&M’s rich traditions while allowing the University to make progress? I firmly believe that you can’t tell where you are going unless you know and remember where you’ve been. Progress comes from embracing new ideas, but at Texas A&M we can not drop the past in order to grasp the future. As we make new tech nologies a part of our lives, we should constantiy look for ways to implement them to improve our traditions, but if this progress hurts things we hold dear, we must keep our tradi tions alive. Kara Wilson I Student Body President Candidate I 1 At a time when Texas A&M University is showing interest in being a top 10 university, what can you do as Student Body President to further this goal? Critical to forging our future here at A&M is embracing it. The A&M community needs to focus more on actively involving stu dents, faculty, former students and administrators in more-pub licized efforts aimed at deciding the course of our future. As Student Body President, I will act as a catalyst to let the vision and dreams of the students I represent become a reality. I do have a few ideas to share. One is acknowledging the need to continue to drive the great academic standards of A&M that make this the world-class institution of higher learning. Diversity, as well, is an important issue that must be tackled in order for A&M to successfully embrace its future. Finally, the cost of attending this great university must continue to be com petitive in order to attract high caliber students. As Student Body President, what steps can you take to improve diversity on campus? There are two main ideas I have for A&M to increase its com mitment to diversity. The first one involves the nature of the A&M community itself. A&M was designed as an academic community where knowledge grows. Why do we not have fields of study devoted to “diverse majors”? Were A&M to make a com mitment to providing these fields of study, after attracting the quality faculty, the students would follow. These new fields of study will propagate knowledge, which will contribute greatly to solving our diversity problems. The second avenue involves the TAMU System. By better linking together the System through joint-venture initiatives, we can solve a number of the diversity issues that plague this cam pus, but not the system as a whole. Exchange programs with other universities in the system would really go a long way to eas ing the diversity problems here at the main campus. As Student Body President, how do you envision holding on to A&M’s rich traditions while allowing the University to make progress? None of us can doubt that the face of Texas A&M is changing. It is a fine line to walk between positive commitment to change versus holding the honor of A&M’s proud legacy of excellence. I believe in the caliber and quality of student that A&M attracts. I am aware of, and embrace, the changing traditions ol A&M for the “New Aggie.” Aggies will make the choice of those traditions to take into the next millennium through creativity like creating “Howdy Week” in response to a declined use of the word on campus. As Student Body President of A&M, I will encourage Aggies who have pride in their traditions to continue to stand up foi what they believe and to remind us of the pride they hold ir being Aggies. I also want to ensure that our “New Aggies” have the freedom to develop the new traditions that will take us intc the next millennium. Sam Bluntzer Senior Yell Leader Candidate _ g J . X.-lJ J_XXVt.XX(^jV/JL. 1 111 d J U. I—I finance major from New Braunfels,TX, a pi X X member of the Fighting Texas Aggie Corp Cadets, Company H-l, and a proud member of the Figh Texas Aggie Class of 1999. This past year, as one of your junior yell leaders, I many opportunities to serve A&M. 1 had some great expe riences leading the Twelfth Man at Aggie athletic events, promoting Aggie spirit at Mothers’ clubs around the state and welcoming new freshmen into our school and intro ducing them to our traditions. One particular experience stands out in my mind from this past year. When 1 looked into the stands during the OSU football game and saw Aggies from every organization on campus coming together to yell for the Ags, it was a grat ifying moment. It was this unification that helped the Aggies win in overtime. It was a huge honor to stand in front of you during this great display of Aggie spirit. If you would like for me to represent you again next year, please come out and vote April 1 and 2, and remem ber Sam Bluntzer, re-election for senior yell leader. Thanks and gig ‘em! , I am a junior marketing major from Montgomery, Texas and I want to represent you as your next Fightin’ Texas Aggie Senior Yell Leader. It seems like yesterday that I was at Fish Camp as a freshmen and was uncertain about my college choice. For me, Fish Camp opened my eyes as an Aggie and introduced me to all the traditions at A&M that make this school so unique. They are a part of who I am and what I represent. I can think of no better way to convey my love for Texas A&M than to serve you as your yell leader. Yell leader is a tradition full of honor where spirit comes from the heart. It is about sharing your passions and beliefs with others. It is not about everyone knowing who you are or even the uniform you wear. It is about touching people’s lives and making a difference. Ultimately, it is your deci sion to open your heart and let me fill it with the Aggie spir it! I encourage all of you to do that on April 1 and 2. Hump - It with Henke! Thanks and gig ‘em! Benjamin Morales Senior Yell Leader Candidate H OWDY AGS! My name is Benjamin Morales and I’m running for senior yell leader. I’m an international marketing major from Corpus Christi and a proud member of the FIGHTIN’ TEXAS AGGIE CLASS OF 1999! I came up with a poem about my first yell practice: “As the 12th Man filled the stands and the FIGHTIN’ TEXAS AGGIE BAND began to play my heart swelled up with maroon blood as we began to sway... And I thought to myself what an honor it would be to lead the 12th Man to another victory...” People say I’m a dreamer, but who isn’t? But I’m working hard to make my dream come true. My father always tells me, “Con el corazon todo lo puedes hacer.” This translates to: “You can do anything you put your heart into.” I’ve got the heart, I’ve got the shoes, all I need is your vote. Lastly, I’d like to thank all the people who have helped with my campaign and to everyone I’ve met, it’s been my pleasure. No matter what anyone says, I believe this cam paign has already been a success—because we tried. Remember to vote on April 1 & 2, because “it’s all about the BENIAMINs!" — -a « = > CO WD CO >. ! - . CO OJJtM THIS’S Lli; 5 b) P c 'cP, d 03 *h 30^34=; 3 c g 03 X? O a; ■5 "2 CD £ £ — " 2 -g o2 5 < « c« C « 03 ■ -M <&. ■ — X? U3 c P3 I i -a JO o - — a ST S -J '9 a eE 3 3 •d '2 $ -c 03 .2 d S3 CT3 C/T t-D Tvie Battalion Voter’s Guide Wednesday • April 1, 1998 Scott Muse Senior Yell Leader Candidate H owdy! My name is Scott Muse and I am running for Senior Yell. To me, being an Aggie is one of the best things in my life. Attending activities that define the spirit and tradition of Texas A&M such as mid night yell or Silver Taps characterizes my love for A&M and my 12th Man spirit. However, I cannot say that being an Aggie is the most important thing in my life. How can I say that? The Bible says in Philippians 3:8, “I consider every thing a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of know ing Christ Jesus my Lord.” What I am most proud of and what I love first is Jesus Christ. How does this affect you? Well, I believe that Texas A&M is a world class university. Being a world class university, it is imperative that we have world class leaders. I believe that a world class leader must have the highest level of integrity. Hopefully knowing that I am a Christian will help you to understand the type of man that I am and the level of integrity that I have. Thank you for your support and gig’em. of Cadets, Company K-l; but more important a proud member of the Class of 1999! I’m also asking for your vote for senior yell leader. It would be the honor and opportunity of a lifetime to serve all of you as a yell leader. Through my involvement in Fish Camp, Muster Committee and the Corps, I have learned what it truly means to be an Aggie. These organi zations have also given me an understanding of what is necessary to represent all Aggies and Texas A&M. As an Aggie and a yell leader, it is our responsiblity to make sure that the Spirit of this great school is carried on and passed down to future generations of Aggies. If elected, I promise to live up to the high standards and level of char acter expected of a yell leader. To lead the 12th Man, in all aspects, would be a great and humbling experience. When you go out to vote on Wednesday and Thursday, remember Pat Pattillo for Senior Yell. Thanks and gig’em! Jon Andes fee Junior Yell Leader Candidate Brandon Neff Senior Yell Leader Candidate H owdy! My name is Brandon Neff. I am a junior political science major from New Braunfels, and a proud member of the Fightin Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets, Squadron 13. This past year I was fortunate enough to have served as one of the junior yell leaders, an opportunity that I consid er to be both an honor and a privilege as well as one of the best experiences that I will probably ever have. During this time my understanding of what it meant to be a yell leader grew tremendously. Travelling to mothers’ clubs, fish camps and to all of the away games taught me that there are two components that make a good yell leader: responsibil ity and representation. Responsibility in the sense of upholding pride and tradi tion that goes along with Aggie Spirit>apd representation in the sense that a yell leader must always strive to truly embody what it means to be an Aggie no matter where you are or what school you’re playing. This next year we are all looking forward to a great sea son in the Big 12 and I hope I have the opportunity to uti lize the experience gained this past year to represent the 12th man down on Kyle Field again. Remember to get out there and vote and re-elect Brandon Neff for senior yell leader. Thanks and gig’em. Kyle Bethancourt Junior Yell Leader Candidate H owdy, my name is Kyle Bethancourt. I am a sophomore finance major from Houston, TX and a proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2000. Let me tell you a little about myself. I am the 20th Aggie in my family. I was born on Aggie Muster Day and for that reason my parents named me Kyle after the football field. I have always dreamed of helping the Aggies out in some way, but if you have ever seen me you know that I am not big enough, strong enough or fast enough to play for Texas A&M. That only leaves me with one way to get on the field and help the team, that is being a yell leader. If you have ever met me you know that I have the Aggie spirit burning deep down inside me and would do anything to help out A&M. If elected I would be a great representative for Texas A&M and would tell the best stories at Midnight Yell that you have ever heard. Please do me a favor and help my dream come true by electing me the next junior yell leader.Remember put KYLE on the FIELD. H owdy! My name is Jon Andes and I am a sopho more outdoor education major from Round Rock,Texas. Being an Aggie is something that I hold very dear. My Father and Uncle are both class of‘67. At final review in ‘68 They were honored to present to this school the pup that would be known as Reveille III. It was a loved family pet that became a loved mascot for A&M. The first time I came to A&M was back in 1987.1 was ten years old when my dad brought my family and me down to watch the t.u. game. When I heard the head yell leader recite “The Last Corps Trip” at Bonfire, I turned to my dad and said that one day I wanted to be up there, I wanted to recite that poem. Since that day I have grown as a person, as an Aggie, through experiences we call Fish Camp, Midnight Yell Practice, Bonfire, Silver Taps, and Muster. I ask you to give me the chance to stand in front of you and represent all members of the greatest university in the world! My name is Jon Andes and I am running for junior yell leader. H owdy, My name is John Bloss. I’m a business major from Lake Jackson, Texas and a proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets, company A-2. More important, I’m a proud mem ber of the class of 2000. I consider it a huge honor to run for junior yell leader and to have the opportunity to represnt The 12th Man at the greatest university in the world. Ever since I first set foot on this campus my goal was to capture the spirit of Texas A&M in every aspect from “Howdy,” “Gig’em” and Silver Taps, to Bonfire, Muster and Midnight Yell. Knowing this school is so diverse, has brought me to the realization that we are all the same when we are sawing varsity’s horns off at Midnight Yell or working together towards a common goal building the Aggie Bonfire. It is a priveledge for me to run for junior yell leader and I would appreciate your support on April 1 and 2. John Bloss for junior yell leader, Thanks and gig’ em! Pat Pattillo Senior Yell Leader Candidate H owdy! My name is Pat Pattillo. I’m a junior mar keting major from San Antonio, Texas and a proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corps H owdy my name is Jeff Bailey. I’m an agriculture systems management major from San Antonio, Texas and a proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Corps of Cadets, Company E-2. But even more impor tant I’m a proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 2000. I am excited to have the opportunity to run for junior yell leader and would be honored to represent you and all we share as Aggies at the best university around. When I think of A&M I see a family, a family with a long line of his tory called pride and tradition. No matter where you live or what you’re involved in, as junior yell leader it would be a privilege to be an ambassador for every student here at A&M. The unity we have at Kyle Field on a Saturday after noon when we stand to support the 12th Man should be present everyday. From new Aggies at Fish Camp to old Ags at Muster, we all come together at Bonfire and see the flame and feel the ties that bind us together. I would appreciate your support on April 1 and 2, Jeff Bailey for junior yell, thanks and gig’em. H owdy! My name is Wesley Butler and I am an international marketing major from Fort Worth, TX. I am also a proud member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2000. We each arrived at A&M by way of different roads and the roads we take after graduation will be different. The love, commitment and dedication we show Texas A&M during our stay here is the same. While we are here, we have the chance to shape this school through our academics, our
