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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 31, 1998)
The Bucks Stop Here Accepted Here M A Sure Sign With over $10.3 million in Aggie Bucks business generated last year, it's a good sign that now is a great time to become a participating merchant. In lact, these re tailers have already enrolled in the program and are quickly dis covering the Aggie Bucks Advantage: Applebee's 200 W. Texas Ave. Arby's 1800 Southwest Pkwy. Barnhill's Buffet 1701 S. Texas Ave. Copy Corner 1404 Texas Ave. S. Dairy Queen 2323 S. Texas Ave. Disc Go Round 113 College Main Doubledave's 919 Harvey Rd. 326 George Busei Dr. 21 i University Dr. Drake's Towing & Recovery 3600 Colson Freebird's 2050 Texas Ave. 319 University Dr. Inspirations Post Oak Mall Jose's Restaurant 3824 S. Texas Ave. Loupot's 3 35 University Dr. 1422 Texas Ave. 308 George Bush Dr. McDonald's 825 Villa Maria 2200 Briarcrest 2420 Texas Ave. 801 University Dr. 111 George Bush Dr. 1500 Harvey Rd. Papa John's i 100 Harvey Rd. 601 University Dr. Pro Golf Discount 1853 Briarcrest Dr. Quizno's Classic Subs 2501 Texas Ave. S. Rother's 340 George Bush Dr. 907 Harvey Rd. 303 College Ave. Smoothie King 2416 Texas Ave. S. 601 University Dr. Texas A&M University Texas A&M Bookstore Food Services Meat Lab Golf Course Parking Vending Bowling Registrar Blis Operations Bo}< Office Rec Sports Texas Aggie Bookstore 327 University Dr. The Grapevine 201 Live Oak Tom's Barbecue 3610 S. College Ave. 2005 Texas Ave. S. University Bookstore 700 University Dr. 409 University Dr. 1729 Texas Ave. Wendy's 3216 S. Texas Ave. 202 Southwest Pkwy. Honey-B Ham & Deli 2416 Texas Ave. S. There are two equipment package options, each with set-up and servicing. Initial investment is minimal, lease terms are more than convenient. And Aggie Bucks now has the combined strength of Norwest Bank, Aggieland Credit Union and MBNA behind it. Which means easier account access. Rapid transactions. And su perior support for the entire program. The new school year is upon us! So contact your Norwest Bank representative today! And put Aggie Bucks to work for you. Because from here, all signs point right to your success. For more information call 776-5402. W elcome to the Memorial Student Center, known as the hub of campus. With game shows, concerts, art exhibits and poster sales, the MSC is said to enhance and complete the experience of A&M. Joni Burke, vice president of re lations for the MSC Council and a senior industrial engineering major, said the MSC is known as a place to hang out. “There are no stereotypes, the people who come to the MSC are composed of all majors, all classes, all people,” she said. “It is a true melting pot of what is A&M.” There are many assets which com pose the MSC: three eating venues, Print-n-Copy and the barber shop. There are many places to study, from the browsing library to the flag room. The browsing library offers a relaxed study environment and has become a popular study hole when finals approach. Student programs also has an outstanding lineup, which will be unveiled at the annual open house on Sept. 6. Two hundred organiza tions will be represented and stu dents new and old can pick up ap plications to be involved with any of the organizations. There are many organizations af filiated and funded by the MSC. The Film Society brings the latest re leases to campus. The Wiley Lecture Series brings many foreign dignitaries. OPAS is known for their outstanding per forming arts showcase. The MSC Town Hall is also one of the many organizations associat ed with the MSC. They have activi ties ranging from lunchtime con certs to open mics, where students can do or say anything. The Print-n-Copy is for all stu dents, faculty and staff for any of their copying needs. It is located in Andrew Vent, a freshman aerospace , at the MSC bookstore, assists Sandra'^‘heering ^ a freshman) eral studies major, in locating her boo^^urkl^Jj^emestef. the center of campus to provide a f ° r ^ more convenient access. Joan Pitman, manager of Print- n-Copy, said the goal of the copy center is to make things convenient for Aggies. “We are open to all organizations and cater to students by being open at hours that are convenient to them,” she said. “Many of our em ployees are students. So you are be ing served by students who have the common understanding of the customer’s point of view.” Stella Roberts, store director for the MSC Bookstore, said the book store is known for selling and buy ing back books, but they have been a ^di fnerchandise ..'^g to many side si tl - V also I* bo^ s s added t4 . ^aid. “tyehau er hbY r phon<? ^ rcha ndise w ar,y Rob£ rI / ir ds, school sub ernjC* Phon^ L^rchandise shirti^atid also started dor,/ • We N' ^ch as show? taio s Sup P ,IC nA body linea«i, l<3v oi' , .\ 1 a jjiflatablefun .. he.sour 5aoOOscl]0| ° r s tul ,v Vt^ h M aid d^dems Jt j S ni C etM CaUs ewh rtm su^ ntSsh °P te ,L ’! Ur hed Vu'k 10 theni thrct! be t - l,le, ^ny faC ^| 0fthe f Cj Co ^eanintegr al P ar tofc^ Artistic Endeavoi Brandon Bollom/Thi: Battalion lin Ahn, a civil engineering graduate student, views a sculpture at the Dale Qvhihiit at tho MQr: ViciisU Arte Galleries display softer side of science-centered campu BY MARIUM MOHIUDDIN The Battalion T exas A&M is world renowned for its work in the fields of science and engi neering, but it is also offers some thing a little more abstract. A&M gives students the oppor tunity to sample a variety of the arts. The Memorial Student Center houses three galleries, which hold permanent and temporary collec tions. Students can see wonders of art from all over the world. Lalaine Little, coordinator of marketing for the MSC Forsyth Cen ter Galleries & adviser for the Visu al Arts Committee, said for a small town, the galleries contain some wonderful pieces of art. “I want students to know that there is a lot of art,” said Little. “We have also experienced a 40 percent increase in the number of people coming to the galleries since the opening of the George Bush Library. Just in the MSC there are five dif ferent displays of art from the con temporary to the historical. Just pop in after class, because we are open after regular business hours, and let yourself gain a new perspective. This is a part of learning by looking at many things.” The Visual Arts Committee tries to get students involved with art by hosting events on campus, offering tours to students and faculty and taking field trips to other museums. Little said the Visual Arts Com mittee tries to make students aware of how much art can influence their lives. “The committee brings exhibits to A&M and have their own student-op erated showroom,” she said. “We have invited artists from all over Texas, the United States and other countries. Little said the topic of studying arts has encountered a lot of debate, and it is not mandatory for all stu dents, but it does provide students a great basis to learn about the world. “I wouldn’t want students to graduate without having a com plete education, and I would not want them to graduate thinking they had complete educations,” Lit tle said. “I am not saying this is mandatory. To some, they have come to the galleries, and they are not interested, but what I am say ing is give art a chance.” Guillermo DeLeon, president of the Aggie players and a senior the ater and English major, said Aggie Players represents students in the theater arts. “We have several shows during the school year, and it is a good op portunity for anyone interested in acting to get a lot of experience ■ said. “We are not exclusive to-; ater arts students, we are comp^ of all kinds of majors. DeLeon said many have had ^ ; complaints about the fine artsd I partments at A&M, but he hasiot® more experience here than most I* 1 pie will find at universities. “I have been able to do ^ thing 1 wanted and more front^ ing, directing, writing and n# ; he said. “We have a fairly strong 1 ;! partment with great professors^;; I strong students. You don’t have be big to be good.” Aggie Players bring the world 1 ' theater arts to A&M. There arose'- al plays throughout the year. Dele 1 ’’ said students should make an effc; to come to the plays because they" 1 be pleasantly surprised. “OPAS has some excels shows,” he said. “But we bring 1 ; 1 1 life the plays that most peopledon know about. When they comet f our shows they will not know wW to expect from the play. It allows^ to be open with the audience^ interact with them more.” Each year OPAS brings the best the performing arts to A&M. Tl''; new 26th season has several world renowned shows. From Les Miser ables to the St. Petersburg State Syne phony Orchestra.