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ATTENTION CLASS of 2002 Page 2 • Tuesday, October 27, 1998 c ampus Come be a part of Class Council. Applications are in the Student Programs Office on the second floor of the MSC. Fish BY R. DELUNA Safety Class of 2001 Tailgate Party Come party with the Class of '01 November 7 after we BEAT THE HELL 0UTTA 0UI Tickets available for $6 October 27-29 in the MSC. Simel & Lewis By Mell \JWCT MLt Ufc GoiMCr TO Do'’ OvjR. If TWS ko*t> t S -Dtsett-rec. Aggies for Bush presents Governor W. Bush Pmurmc Science ftyGonZo 8» Co. HiP Lor’ 15 CLCftlNG,^ fgAR Hot/ TrieREU sriu. BE REHlY of SP0T5 opfM i(4 NEW fAPKlNa Lot?/... EgfS OltE... CAMPUS CALENDAR Continued from Page 1 Mace affects only nerve endings that are damaged by alcohol and drug use and therefore can be less effective than pepper spray. He said not to pur chase sprays that leave a dye on the skin because they do not contain pep per. which acts as an im mediate deterrent to at tackers. Kretzscht’s he Bat guns shouldw because pip is necessar; weapon coii away by the r j He said p not place tel their fingersic; as a weapon? they could cats: the holdei, ca the fingers. He suggests keys inthesai as the individia | opening acai sta Nickel Continued from Page 1 JYS The 10 percent rule, which mandatestk school students in the top 10 percent of ilia admitted to state universities, will alsobea “The rule is intended to help withthei Hopwood,” she said. “It’s only beenoney don't know what the long-term effectisi was only a few number's difference in it enrollment. “We’re worried that high-schoolstudeis easy classes and have a 4.0, but won't be pis she said. “We're lobbying to change the; rule so it will mandate core curriculum.' ler. Nickel will also discuss a parking fAs several weeks of school. irte "The first week i oi school are justoazp ij ftbly “Most of the questions and compiaiDisMfl Bn wb lated to misinfoi mation. Freshmen just Ml tnge they’re not supposed to park somewhere i^rten better signage and intense marketing. “WeTe trying to get a graduated waniEij for all transportation the first three weeksofsl Dr. Ben Welch, director of the Departmei: dent Activities, will also speak at the event Study Abroad In England! Informational Meetings: Thursday October 15, 1998 - 11:30am-12:30pm Wednesday, October 28, 1998 - 9:00-10:00am Room 358 Bizzell Hall West Requirements: 3.0 GPR. US Citizen, and Junior status at time of exchange. Texas AAM Study Abroad Programs Office 161 Bizzdt Hall Wc*t 84 5-0544 Come out and join Dr. Southerland and Laurie Nickel for a cup of coffee, cookies, and conversation! Octo&eK 2%: / / :30<z*ft-1t«t 'ZtttcCenynocatcC '7tooLe*H&efi 77: / 7:30<zt*c~ 7:30fi*ti DISCOUNT TOBACCO Low Prices Everyday LIGHTS (openhagen SKOAL 695-1256 • 1623 Texas Ave. S. Next to Bullwinkle’s SURGEON GENERAL'S WARNING: Quitting Smoking Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health. Tuesday, October 27 MSC Cepheid Variable: There will be a general committee meeting held at 8:30 p.m. in 302 Rudder. Contact Diana Liga at 84f>1515 for more information. TAMU Roadrunners: There will be a 3-4 mile run held at 6 p.m. Meet in front of G. Rollie White. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Mike at 847-5339 for details. Texas A&M Women’s Lacrosse: Practice will be held from 4-6 p.m. at the Zachry Fields. No experience necessary. Call Sarah at 694-9100 for more information. Aggie Lutherans: Join us for wor ship, praise, and small group bible studies from 7-8:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. TAMU Women’s Water Polo: We will have practice at the Recre ation Center Pool from 8-10 p.m. Contact Athena at 694-8904 for details. BE AN EXCHANGE STUDENT IN PUEBLA, MEXICO UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS FOR SCHOOL YEAR 1999-2000 Hk INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS: TUESDAY, 10713 9*30-l0:30AM TUESDAY, 10X27 4:30-5:30PM RM 358 BIZZELL HALL WEST K U £■ U U Ui 1 V T 11 REQUIREMENTS! 3.0 GPR. U.S. CITIZEN. JUNIOR STATUS AT TIME OF EXCHANGE. PROFICIENCY OF THE SPANISH LANGUAGE STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS 161 BIZZELL HALL WEST 845-0544 Dan Barker MINISTER TURNED ATHEIST TUESDAY - OCTOBER 27, 1998 RUDDER THEATRE 8-10 P.M. FOR A BIOGRAPHY ON DAN BARKER http://www.infidels.org/org/ffrf/lfif/biodan.html HOSTED BY THE AGNOSTIC AND ATHEIST STUDENT GROUP Aggie Toasters: There will be a gen eral meeting held at 8:30 p.m. in 707 Rudder. We will discuss how to improve public speaking/communi cation skills, formal and impromptu speeches, games, and tips. Catholic Students' There will be a generalfneel| side the Academic p.m. We will be makii| Come join us forfunantiferi College of Liberal Arts, Student Counseling Service, Career Center, and Liberal Arts Student Council: There will be Liberal Arts Career Night held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in 601 Rudder. We will have a workshop and resource tables. Contact Marcella at 845-4427 for more information. TAMU Horsemen's There will be a generali«8| 7 p.m. at Freeman Arena.Ci ren at 691-7838 for detei GRE Verbal Review: Free ■ students taking the GRE vis j 3:304:30 p.m. in 526Btef Joe at 845-2724for moreirf VOTE TOMMY LYONS A Proven Leader yrftK A Fair & Honest Judge ♦ A Main People ♦ A Succe^ Business®; FOR BRAZOS COUNTY JUDfil Lyons Listens and Leads Brazos County deserves a judge who leads instead of commands, businessman and a public servant, I understand the importance oflisK* to all sides in order to make fair and effective decisions. I promiseio listen and lead Brazos County in a positive direction for the 21stceif: Over the past 16 years as a Brazos County justice of the peace, I’ve learned that public input is critical to the operation of this county. Decisions need to be made based on facts with the emotional, social. 2 ' economic tolls taken into account. Being a businessman, I’ve success^ managed budgets and employees. As a rancher, I know what it takesl 1 ' endure good times and bad. m Brazos County’s judge should unify the local governments and their people to the benefit of all. A united front presents greater opporti®': economic development, educational enhancement, and social progf® I have the experience and the integrity to take Brazos County where)® want it to go. I would appreciate your support and your vote. Thank) Political Advertising Paid for the Tommy Lyons Campaign, Ann F. Lyons. Treas.. P.O. Box 418, Millican, TX 77866 ±Q5 YEARS AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSE 1 I b (X to I) she Mandy Cater Graeber, Editor in chief Jennifer Jones, City Editor Kasie Byers, Aggielife Editor Brad Graeber, Visual Arts Editor David Johnston, Opinion Editor Andrew Bailey, Radio Producer Jeff Schmidt, Sports Editor Aaron Meier, Managing Editor Veronica Serrano, Copy Chief Matt Weber, Night News Edito 1 Brandon Bollom, Photo Edito’ Laura Stuart, Radio Produce! Jeremy Brown, Web Editor Jeff Webb, Sports Editor Nt B. 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