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le BattaVion A^ggielife ^age^j'JTuesda^NJovembe^OjJ^^ JACKSON lichael Jackson settles tabloid lawsuits Monday LONDON (AP) — Michael Jackson settled lawsuit Monday over tabloid stories that laid his face was disfigured by cosmetic jurgery. The terms of the settle ment with The Mirror were lot disclosed. But the tabloid apolo- lized for four 1992 articles, lith photographs, that sug gested numerous opera- lions had left the pop star fadly scarred. "The photographs were laken honestly and were not tampered with,” (levin Bays, a lawyer and publisher said. “But The Mirror has since met with the blaintiff in person and acknowledges that the bhotographs do not accurately represent the [ilaintiff’s true appearance.” larrelson takes a shot it running his own bar WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Woody farrelson wants you to inhale. Harrelson and partner Richard Deandrea opened 02, a Sunset Boulevard oxygen bar |hat offers customers a 20-minute shot of bxygen for $13. HARRELSON PEOPLE IN THE NEWS For $2 more, the oxygen can be spiked with lemon, lime or orange. Proponents of recreation al oxygen blasts claim it eas es headaches, boosts alert ness, fights fatigue and reduces stress. “It gives you a nice little buzz,” the former “Cheers” star said. The club has had a steady flow of customers since opening last month. A club room has disc jockeys and dancing on week ends, with yoga classes and nutrition lec tures planned later. “We want this to become a place where people can hang out and learn about nutri tion, herbs and meditation,” Deandrea said. Lewis offered $5 million for Cinderfella remake LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jerry Lewis has signed a deal to sell the rights for a new version of Cinderfella. Lewis and New Line Cine ma did not disclose financial terms, but Daily Variety re ported Monday he received seven figures and could end up with as much as $5 mil lion, depending on how the movie does at the box office. CHARLES LEWIS Clubs Continued from Page 3 Munoz said the organization is very diverse in its makeup. “We’re known as the social committee for people who don’t like social committees,” Munoz said. “We’re very diverse from the regular ‘Joe Aggie’ to the two per center sitting next to him. We’re all bound by the fact that we all like science fiction and fantasy. ” The club is very laid back, Munoz said, and it stems from the personalities of the members. For example, the number of members who pay dues is 40, while as many as 70 regularly at- I tend the meetings. Those serving as members of one group are likely to join the other two. Several Cepheid Vari able members are also a part of Academic Vampirica, a fan club promoting the literature, films and other mediums of the goth ic/horror genre. Shane Wells, president of Academic Vampirica and a se nior psychology and philoso phy major, said the organiza tion was started four years ago for fans of the gothic and hor ror genres, and has a member ship of 40 members. “We’ve become a lot more in the past four years,” he said. “Now we’re more of an umbrella organization for groups that want to do live-action role playing.” The group has recently be come a part of Camarilla, a na tional group that promotes LARPS (Live Action Role Play ing games). “Live action role playing is kind of like improv theater,” Wells said. “Members make up character^ and improvise on them in ongoing storylines. We try to stress depth in characteri zation to make it more interest ing and fun.” The types of games typically played involve the four classes of Vampire, Werewolf, Wraith and Changeling (fairies). A basic rule system is set up for the games, and the rest cre ates itself. Character conflicts such as combat, debates or simple argu ments are solved by ’’paper- rock-scissors.” Along with hosting its own games, Academie Vampirica co programs with NOVA and Cepheid Variable. It hosts competition games at AggieCon, NovaCon and WarCon each year. The interconnection of student organizations at A&M helps clubs offer the student body better pro grams, as well as creating closer connections between the clubs and its members. The diverse student body of Texas A&M is represented through clubs such as these and the creativity and originality of its members. HEY 2002! Fish Ball Friday, Nov. 13 th Tickets $5 Time: 8:00 p.m. - 12 Midnight MSC 201 Food, Music & Lots of Fun!! Tickets: On Sale in the MSC Nov. 9 th -13 ,h 10-3pm. also available at the MSC Box Office We accept Aggie Bucks Dress: Casual What do you get when you cross Yap and Egypt? One really cool fellows program! Come discover the secrets of Yapese manta rays and track the impact of the computer on Egypt’s economy. Wednesday, November 11,1998 MSC223-J 7:00 p.m. MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness Please infotm us of your special needs Hey hum. YOU CAN NOW ADD TO YOUR AGGIE BUCKS ACCOUNT AND ENJOY FULL SERVICE BANKING AT OUR NEW BRANCH ON SOUTHWEST PARKWAY. JOIN US FOR OUR GRAND OPENING ON NOVEMBER 12. Festivities include a ribbon cutting ceremony at IO:OOam, special drawings, refreshments, Norwest Buddy® Bear visits and more. 2 0 0 SOIHHWEH PflRKWflY, COLLEGE JlflllON. «km NORWEST mmmmm n-um* To The Nth Degree* Xfjs N A • Member FDIC iP’iEiEntscl (jy d\l[£G WHO KIDNAPPED REVEILLE??? Her sophomore has been murdered! She has vanished! Help us save her before it’s too late! Friday, November 13 7:00 P.M. 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Charles gives go ahead for trading with Macedonia SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Prince Charles rang the bell Monday to start trading on Mace donia’s tiny stock market as he wound up a weeklong tour of Eastern Europe. The 2-year-old exchange in this former communist nation has only eight li censed brokerages and two listed companies, Charles also chatted with directors of small companies partially financed by British loans. They showed him their wares, including bathroom tissue, basketball hoops and chemical-free cabbages. Most of the country’s business and industri al sectors are still in state hands six years after Macedonia split peacefully from Yugoslavia. expires Dec. 16 * Prices before discount European Facials starting at $45 Therapeutic Massages $35 for 30 min $50 for 60 min $70 for 90 min Aroma Therapy Body Wraps $50 Gift Certificates Available Day Phone 822-5756 After hrs. phone 226-9557 lExTpre&Ss r Nciil& 'Prafexxianal 'Nail Care TCalidayj Specials! 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