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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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GROUPS
Fall 1998
What is Group Counseling and How can it Help?
Group counseling involves about four to ten people meeting with one or two counselors serving as group lead
ers. 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
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tutional commitment to the principle of
diversity in all areas. In that spirit, admis
sion to Texas A&M University and any of
it's sponsored programs is open to all
qualified individuals without regard to
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