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FOR the EDUCATION and RESEARCH COMMUNITY iandise is priced $1 on y to non-corW';’. s ports Page 9 • September 4, 1998 eed results or you i- ;r must call before: additional inseroo' rly. •oss country trips to Houston MOTOR BY T0M KENNEDY The Battalion obo 694 r-. Texas A&M Men’s and Women’s Cross Coun- ... 'ns kick off their season this weekend at the ' t49 K " ity of Houston Relay Invitational, rw. 10 v,y Aggie harriers will compete against squads imar, Prairie View A&M, Rice, Sam Houston Pfft?xas Southern and tlie University of Houston. .. teams hope to rebound from last year’s dis- : b> A a.' - , ing finishes in the Big 12 Conference Champi- where the men placed seventh and the •" • -•••' placed 12th. .. eyi. :-OTC6»,yea r should be different for the women due to pX ’ ' ?turn ' a 8 varsity runners as well as a number ediate impact recruits, including Texas State ROOMeter champion Kristi Bonn and Foot Locker ountry finalist Melissa Gulli. The men hope to build on last year’s finish despite redshirting their top two runners, seniors Scott Lenge- feld and Stephen Erath. This meet is generally used as a starting ground and is not scored in the traditional style because of the relay format. The schools will split their squads up into several two-person teams to compete in the relay. This will be cross country coach Dave Hartman’s first meet with the team after leaving University of Texas-San Antonio. After arriving at Texas A&M late in the summer, Hartman has not seen his team in action, and he plans to use this meet as a starting point. “It’s an opportunity to determine our fitness level and see where we are,” Hartman said. The meet starts at 8 a.m. Saturday morning at Mac Gregor Park in Houston. ian Gailey prepares for first game ■ * NG, Texas (AP) — All week . alley stayed up later and got ' • • • er. u :. ~ body clock told him the dif- between the preseason and alar season. ■. : ?rything about the week ; 5 fereni,” he said. “It’s a lot it than five preseason games " T Xc'-A 5 scrimmages. I was awake rlier in the morning.” u ”"';.. new Dallas Cowboys coach zea-mi his regular-season debut on in Texas Stadium against . ■ zona Cardinals after a win- aibition season. former Pittsburgh offensive tator, who replaced Barry • after a 6-10 season, didn’t -carried about following in the am< s ps of Switzer, Jimmy John- .^pd Tom Landry, all Super dimers. 7^75 the first of 16 games and »uld always like to get off on w foot.” Gailey said. “But the ®*"mas no meaning where we at the end of the season, ty or the other.” ' 3t about the thrill of being Low? ie of four men to coach a m: ys opener? will rank right up there as ii; r my highest ones for this Gailey replied with a wry Afe'^r? r “because next week there ' another one.” ; sy can join Switzer as the only ueftys Dallas coach to win his first regular- season game. Landry lost his opener in 1960 to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 35- 28. Johnson lost his opener in 1989 to New Orleans 28-0. Switzer won his opener in 1994 with a 26-9 win over Pittsburgh. . Gailey hopes to turn around a “This is the real thing. I think our team will play we//." — Chan Gailey Cowboys Coach losing slide the Cowboys have been on since last November. They lost their last five games of the regular season. So it has been 10 games since Dallas has had a victory. Gailey said he is starting to get the same pumped feeling he got when he was coach at TVoy State and an assistant at Pittsburgh. “If your pulse doesn’t race now, you need to have it checked,” he said. “This is the real thing. It gives me confidence to know how much work this team has put in. I think our team will play well.” Both teams need a good start. Cardinals coach Vince Tobin went 4-12 in 1997, although he took the Cardinals to a 25-22 over time win in the second game of the season. “It was a big win for us last year in Phoenix,” Tobin said. “This year we’re not sure what to expect from the Cowboys. We know they haven’t shown much of their of fense in the preseason.” Jake Plummer, the local star from Arizona State, will begin his second year as the starter for the Cardinals, a job he earned at midseason. The Cowboys consider him someone to handle with care. “Jake is a very dangerous player and he can come at you with a variety of things,” said Dallas defensive tackle Chad Hennings. “We have to stop the run so we can set up our pass rush. That’s the foremost thing we need to do.” Arizona expected to have a for midable pass rush, but top draftee Andre Wadsworth is a holdout. They also tried to beef up their running game by trading for Adri an Murrell, a 1,000-yard rusher the last two seasons with the Jets. The Cardinals were 2-2 in pre season. Hennings said there is tremen dous optimism on the Dallas team despite the winless preseason. 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Group leaders work to provide a safe, confidential environment where group members are free to discuss their problems and concerns. Through the group, members identify with others who are experiencing similar issues and increase their self-awareness by obtaining genuine and honest feedback from others. How much you talk about yourself depends on what you are comfortable with. You can benefit from group even when you are saying little because you will learn about yourself as others talk about their concerns. Make an appointment at the SCS to speak to a screening counselor to help you determine if a group might benefit you. If you have any questions or suggestions, call Laura Bettor at 845-4427 ext. I 26. Student Counseling Service Texas A&M University Henderson Hall 409! 845-4427 http://www.scs.tanm.edu # Biofeedback Workshop Monday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. One-session workshops designed to give students an introduction to relaxation techniques, including how biofeedback aids in relaxation. Individual follow-up consultation available. Facilitator(s): Nick Dobrovolsky & Steve Wilson # Eating Concerns & Body Image Issues Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. The purpose of this group is to increase insight about eating problems, explore issues behind the problems and make progress toward recov ery. Croup topics may includedaily eating and exercise behaviors, dealing with others about food issues, developing trusting relationships, expressing feelings, and managing stress. A PHYSICIAN'S RELEASE IS REQUIRED FOR GROUP PARTICIPATION. # International Multicultural Discussion Group Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. This group is for all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, or nationality, who are interested in sharing their cultur al experiences and enhancing multicul tural understanding. Group is free. Drop-ins welcome. For more informa tion contact Gisela Lin; x. 145. Facilitator(s): Gisela Lin # Conflict and Loss in Relationship Monday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. This group is for persons who are cur rently or have previously experienced conflict in interpersonal or romantic rela tionships, or who have recently experi enced a loss of a meaningful relationship. Facilitator(s): Brian Williams & Mara Latts ♦ Academics Anonymous Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m Sept. 22 - Nov. 17 This group is designed to help students who are motivated to improve their grades, but lack consistency in their efforts. Potential topics include over coming procrastination, maintaining focus, balancing study and fun, improv ing academic confidence, studying smarter rather than harder, managing stress, studying tips and acing exams. Facilitator(s): Betty Milburn ♦ Current Events & Cultural Issues Thursday 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. This group provides an opportunity to discuss current events and cultural issues. Group members will share opinions and viewpoints which will help in under standing the various perspectives. This group is open to all students. Facilitator(s): Giesla Lin, Jeannie Boatler # Dissertation/Thesis Support Group Wednesday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. This group is for graduate students who are struggling in the process of writing their the- seAlissertations. Potential group topics are issues of competence, procrastination, anxiety, goal-setting, and struggles with bureaucratic hurdles. Co-leaders: Brian Williams & Laura Bettor Facilitator(s): Debbie Rabinowitz & Becky Tabony # Empowering Yourself Support Group for Women and Men Molested as Children Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. This group is for men and women with sexual molestation in their past. Identifying and exploring after effects of the abuse will be the focus. Emphasis is on handling relationships, building self-esteem, and gaining personal power. Facilitator(s): Laura Bettor & Robert Carter # Career Planning Support Group Dates and Times TBA This group offers support to those experiencing difficulty in making career decisions. Topics may include exploring work values, conflict with parents over choice of major, finding alternative career options. Referral by career counselor is required. Call Marcella; x.157 for more information. Facilitator(s): Marcella Stark # Older Than Traditional Age Thursday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. This group addresses concerns that differ from those of the traditional undergraduate student. Marriage, divorce, office politics, committee chairpersons, dissertations projects, and dealing with children and spouses are potential topics. Facilitator(s): Nick Dobrovolsky & Becky Tabony # Internet Addiction Support Group Tuesday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Is your work, studies, or social relationships suf fering because you spend so much time on line? Do you develop on-line social relation ships? Are you going on-line to deal with the stressors of everyday life? If yes, this is the group for you! Facilitator(s): Carlos Orozco # Personal Growth Group Group 1: Tuesday 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Group 2: Wednesday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. The purpose of this group is to facilitate self exploration and personal growth through inter action with other students. Facilitator(s): Group 1: Ron Lutz & Jeannie Boatler Group 3: Ted Stachowiak & Steve Wilson # Women's Self-Esteem Group Wednesday 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Come together with other women and work on becoming the woman you've always wanted to be! Improve your self-confidence, assertive ness, and relationships. Leave your guilt and self-doubt at the door! Facilitator(s): Mara Latts & Cindy Cook # Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Group Monday 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. This group will consist of 5-12 gay/les bian/bisexual students. Topics of discus sion may include but are not limited to relationship issues, religious concerns, self-esteem, and coming out. Facilitator(s): Mary Ann Moore # Psychopharmacological Support Group Tuesday 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. This group will provide students an opportuni ty to relate to and get support from others who are on psychiatric medication. Potential topics include self-esteem issues, family variables, and coping strategies. Facilitator(s): Steve Strawn & Laura Bettor Texas A&M University has a strong insti tutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. 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