The Battalion Frid ayy day • April 3, 1998 ■mm ■■■hh wmm * *fFft Pg ■■■■TziT ; ; I . x S Jl|;|§| | (Soin tcidents find alternatives to washing in the dorm h raffle winner Gia Ms By Leah Templeton Staff writer cqmes upon us quickly and unexpected. Mpiles grow slowly and accumulate on K oor. Whether it be once a week, once to weeks or even once a month, it is ng every college student has learned to d r e a d e d "■■i »»*w»tu(dents hate doing laundry, and to avoid ■*“’ Tr^ ’—"'task they may even wear the same pair of s until they take on the ability to stand on r iwn. So what is it about laundry that ;es it such a chore? Could it be the inces- : pacing between your dorm/apartment the laundry room? t is it the continuous search for quarters coRYwuid bo one even has change for a dollar? itever the reason, there are alternatives to Jjredom and monotony of washing ties in the dorm or apartment. [arvey Washbangers, located on Texas Av- e riext to Blockbuster, is relatively new to - j 3ryan-College Station area, and offers a dif- B / / ^ MMMtft 1 \ pe of laundromat to the community. /ashbangers is conveniently divided into St and performar;: separate sections, one for laundry and an- r anglers at lOp.P jribr the bar and restaurant. Both sides “plenty of study room and pinball games. |i®k White, a corporate trainer at the estab- Up is a 5afts/iM«Bnt, said Washbangers allows customers on-profit student i av e fun while they do their laundry.†and activities. ItonH have a satellite TV, show movies on cer- ted no later than thretpii.pts of the week and have a full menu,†>f the desired nmdafc§ e said. ;adlines and nota^guei Garcia, a senior construction science and will not be run or 5^ t j iat pis favorite aspect of Harry iave any puestions ; 5 hl an g ers j s “ a n Q f the food.†^sroom at 845-33L ^l-ie Bigelow, a senior psychology major, iys the atmosphere compared to an apart- itpomplex. Itl quiet so we can study. Apartment laun- rot >ms can be so dirty, and you have to keep iye on the laundry,†Bigelow said. Vhite said there are many advantages to Ik ihipg clothes at Washbangers that students inoi get at dorms or complexes. Wi have same-day dry cleaning and fluff i-fold service. Plus there is a full-time laun- attendant, cook and server.†Afeshbangers also offers a convenient debit QUATRO/The Battalion card that works like Aggiebucks so quarters are not a problem. “The debit card has a one time user fee of one dollar, and you can put up to $50 on it,†White said. The Scrub Pub, located on Harvey behind Garcia’s, is another unique option for washing clothes. Established three years ago by Clau- dine Tucker and her daughter Terrie Jan Tuck er, the Scrub Pub offers a variety of things to do while waiting on the laundry. Besides having attendants on the premise, there is a bar, which serves beer, soft drinks and mixed drinks that are wine based. There are also pinball machines, a large arcade, televi sions and pool tables. Claudine Tucker said they chose to open in College Station because of A&M and the population of the school and the two cities. Tucker also said she appreciates her cus tomers' loyalty. “I wouldn’t trade our customers for any thing. We have one of the best clientele in Bryan-College Station,†she said Tucker added that students are the majori ty of the business, but people come to the Scrub Pub from all areas, especially from smaller towns around College Station. Since customers are important at the Scrub Pub, Tucker said they try to accommodate their needs in any way they can. “We give good, friendly service, honor all major credit cards and have an ATM machine. There is also a quiet study area, and we offer a Happy Hour Wash Monday through Wednes day 6 to 9 for 75 cents per wash.†The only thing the Scrub Pub does not serve is food, but Tucker said customers are welcome to bring food in, or they would be happy to call something in for you. Tucker said the Scrub Pub is a great place for any age, and their motto is, “Where getting it clean is as much fun as getting it dirty.†Please see Laundry on Page 4. • “Death by Disco†presented by The Col lege Station Teen Advisory Board at the YAHOOz Teen Center - 7 p.m. • Blue Earth at the Crooked Path Ale House • The Blink Factory at TJ’s Laser Tag Are na -10 p.m. to 6 a.m. $8 presale at Ma rooned & Disc-Go-Round $10 at the door • Floor at The Cow Hop Satupd a • “Death by Disco†presented by The Col lege Station Teen Advisory Board at the YAHOOz Teen Center - 7 p.m. • Contra Dance at Third Floor Cantina from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Last Ftee Exit at the Crooked Path Ale House • The Spoilers and Grubworm at The Cow Hop Sund ai| Geoff Moore & The Distance at Wolf Pen Creek Amphitheater - 7 p.m. ,:r7a 1 - i!:j..),. i.T. biflOv.- £eiV The Texas A&M University Student Publications Board is accepting applications for Eaiter editor The Battalion The Battalion - Including radio and online editions - Summer 1998 (The summer editor will serve from May 25 through Aug. 7, 1998.) - Including radio and online editions - Fall 1998 (The fall editor will serve from Aug. 17 through Dec. 11, 1998.) 10 \ugust 14 Jly 31 and ill fit into our >out our Qualifications for editor-in-chief of The Battalion are: Be a Texas A&M student with at least a 2.0 overall and major GPR at the time of appointment and during the term of office; Have at least one year experience in a responsible editorial position on The Battalion or comparable student newspaper, OR Have at least one year editorial experience on a commercial newspaper, OR Have completed at least 12 hours journalism, including JOUR 203 and 303 (Media Writing I and II), JOUR 301 (Mass Comm Law) and JOUR 304 (Editing for the Mass Media), or equivalent. itor Accieland lj age I ogue: 1999 Qualifications for editor-in-chief of the Aggieland yearbook are: Be a Texas A&M student with at least a 2.0 overall and major GPR at the time of appointment and during the term of office. Have at least one year experience in a responsible position on the Aggieland or comparable college yearbook. Have demonstrated ability in writing through university coursework or equivalent experience. Have completed or be registered in JOUR 210 (Graphics) or equivalent. Application forms should be picked up and returned to Francia Cagle in the Student Publi cations Manager's office, room 012 Reed McDonald Building. Deadline for submitting application: 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 1998. Applicants will be interviewed during the Stu dent Publications Board Meeting beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in room 221F Reed McDonald Building. Texas ASM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Student Publications Program is committed to diversity.