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Page 2 • Friday, December 4, 1998 N ews attalioi Fish BY R. DELUNA B|LL Continued from Page 1 Weichold said officials at Texas A&M will continue to inform the students about the 170-hour rule and any future legislation concern ing the rule coming out of the 76th Legislature in 1999. "As time goes on and as the leg islature becomes more clear, we plan to get more definitive infor mation into the hands of the stu dents and the [academic] advis ers,” Weichold said. Texas A&M has posted a 170- hour warning notice on the Bonfire computer system, placed adver tisements in The Battalion and written notices in the Spring 1999 course schedule book to inform students approaching 170 hours. Spring 1999 billing statements will include a notice to all Texas A&M students, a reminder and no tice for students with 140 hours or more and an additional letter for students with 150 hours or more. Med school to hou Red Planet spedm HOUSTON (AP) — The Texas medical school plan ning a laboratory to handle the world’s most-dangerous organisms is ready to take on the universe. The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, 45 miles south of Houston, is discussing the possibility of housing any Mars specimens returned to Earth in NASA’s proposed unmanned missions to the Red Planet next decade. “A memorandum of under standing has been formulated to formally and informally talk about the problem of biohaz ard containment,” said Michael McGinnis, associated director for UTMB's Center for BY IVU Tropical Diseases. NASA spokesped Hutchison confirmed cussions, calling tremely preliminary,” The center is build a high-securitylij containment facility] adhere to the gov strictest standards. Ri there will study sot:I fiercest disease-causuy* ■ ntoiMitHis said lai McGinnis offered [Jo. whai i services because of it: Jure the "f bility that martian roc: |h u rsd a y tl rnaierial unknownk irei weekend “The specimens; jMy Three A won’t be dangerous pewack, a c have to be careful,’! nis said. jige and fit (he play’s convict Violence towmL SU£NC£ QyGonZq 8t Go. fAodrtiAlhi raw, £ SNICKERS WS.-3 Lotties of v/\\MWhl f ^ A CPfi tApctikJ IN Continued from Page 1 “A lot of people fall through the cracks because they do not know about available ser vices,” she said. "When 1 went to a doctor, I was never once asked if 1 had been a victim of domes tic violence.” Van Hightower said in 1997 there were 1,373 family violence cases in the Brazos Valley, and 776 of the cases were in Brazos County. She said many, if not most, cases go unreported. She said family and rela tionship violence includes ac tual or threatened physical harm, harassment, stalking, neglect and emotional abuse. Mary Elizabeth Herring J.D, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine and a member of the symposium committee, said isolation is an other type of spousal or rela tionship abuse. "Isolation is when a partner prevents the other from leav ing the home, and outlaws jobs, transportation and tele phone use,” Herring said. “It may be a control problem for the abuser. ” Herring said the confer ence should create a network between service providers and academic and research- oriented individuals in the community, in order to pro vide services and information to victims. Williams’ pat puzzled with AUSTIN (AP) - RickyH and his family say they ; Longhorn running back, t ing his telephone calls. For about a month, tin four has fielded about onec; from excited fans, asking! Ricky Williams” or Ricky Williams." Theyi derstand how people i their unlisted number. “It is a mystery," saidO Williams. The Williamses saytte the other Ricky wins the ^ Trophy. “But right novo about it. If he wins andr start coming in and peoples! ing by — well, our neighl pretty quiet,” Mrs. \ CAMPUS CALENDAR . . -s- - 7 Friday Students for Individual Liberties; There will be a general meeting at Bolton Hall Room 215. Contact Lee at 847-2839 for more information. will be from 4-6 p.m. at the Zachry Fields. No experience necessary. Call Sarah at 694-9100 for more information. Texas A&M Men’s Rugby Team: Practice will be from 6-8 p.m. in the field behind the Zachry parking lot. Call Lucas at 969-0789 for more information. ter, and the a Fellowship and end of se mester party will take place in Rudder 402 from 8:30p.m. to 10p.m. TAMU Roadrunners: There will be a 3-4 mile run at 4:15 p.m. Meet in front of G. Rollie White. All skill levels are welcome. Contact Mike at 847-6539 for details. TAMU Roadrunners: Come join us for a 3- 4 mile run at 5:30 p.m. in front of G. Rollie White. All skills invited. Call Mike at 847- 5339 for more information. AIDS Memorial Quilt: The quilts will be on display for public viewing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the MSC Forsyth Center Gallery. The quilts are an honorarium to all the people who have fought and are fighting the bat tle against AIDS. Texas A&M Women’s Rugby Team: We will have practice from 5-7 p.m. at Zachry Fields next to Bonfire site. No experience is necessary and anyone may join. Contact Jen Kimmel at 731-8093 for details. Catholic Students Association: There will be an on campus mass at 12:05 noon at All Faith’s Chapel. On campus mass is held every Tuesday and Thursday. Texas A&M Men’s Rugby Team: Practice will be from 6-8 p.m. in the field behind the Zachry parking lot. Call Lucas at 969-0789 for more information. MSC Hospitality: There will be a craft fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the MSC. Come and find unique handmade crafts from over 50 vendors and mothers’ clbs. Call Eddie Shanley at 845-151 for more details. Officers’ Christian Fellowship: There will be Bible study at 7:30 p.m. in 102 Military Science Bldg. Contact David McCaughrin at 847-0590 for more information. Aggie Toasters: There will be a general meeting at 8:30 p.m. in 707 Rudder. We will discuss how to improve public speak ing/communication skills, formal and im promptu speeches, games, and tips. Scripture for Students: We will meet at 8:30 in the All Faith’s Chapel meditation room. Graduate Christian Fellowshipof Varsity Christian Fellowship: lie be a meeting at 7:30 p.m. wW< elude worship, prayer, and Bible^ Romans, followed by socialtime,! Jennifer or Mark at 764-1552ld ! details. Visit web si http://stat.tamu.edu/~inlow/ivcP for directions. d looks aft Angels.” The p Tuesday Aggie Toastmasters: There will be a gen eral meeting at 8:30 p.m. including speech es, toasts and critiques. Call Sean at 680- 9964 for more details. Texas A&M Women’s Rugby Team: We will have practice from 5-7 p.m. at Zachry Fields next to Bonfire site. No experience is necessary and anyone may join. Contact Jen Kimmel at 731-8093 for details. Campus Crusade for Christ: Tlw] a meeting at 7 p.m. in 274 Read. Association of Baptist Students f We will have worship service at 7:3j in 113 Kleberg. Contact Bol 3223 for more information. Catholic Students Association: The last dance of the semester will be held at St. Mary’s Stu dent Activity Center from 8p.m. to Midnight. Texas A&M Women’s Lacrosse: Practice will be from 4-6 p.m. at the Zachry Fields. No experience necessary. Call Sarah at 694-9100 for more information. Orthodox Christian Fellowship(OCF): We will have liturgy at 5:30 p.m. in the All Faith’s Chapel. Contact Susan at 696- 3112 for more information. AIS Christmas Social: Come meet the dean of agriculture and other faculty at 7:30 p.m. on the 11th floor in Rudder Tower. Re freshments will be served. Sunday dress. TAMU Women’s Water Polo: \i practice at the Recreation C from 8-10 p.m. Contact Athenaa| 8904 for details. Thursday Wednesday Saturday Alpha Kappa Alpha: There will be a Women’s Health Symposium with guest lectures and free screenings from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Garden Room of the Recreation Center. Call Shataria at 779-2213 for more information. TAMU Roadrunners: Come join us for a 3- 4 mile run at 5:30 p.m. in front of G. Rollie White. All skills invited. Call Mike at 847- 5339 for more information. Texas A&M Women’s Lacrosse: Practice will be from 4-6 p.m. at the Zachry Fields. No experience necessary. Call Sarah at 694-9100 for more information. Texas A&M Women’s Lacrosse: Practice will be from 4-6 p.m. at the Zachry Fields. No experience necessary. Call Sarah at 694-9100 for more information. Catholic Students Association Bible Study will be at 8:30 p.m. der Tower. Check the blue serf room number. Aggie Lutherans: Join us for worship, praise, and small group bible studies from 7-8:30 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Monday Texas A&M Women’s Lacrosse: Practice TAMU Women’s Water Polo: We will have practice at the Recreation Center Pool from 8-10 p.m. Contact Athena at 694- 8904 for details. TAMU Roadrunners: Come join us for a 3- 4 mile run at 5:30 p.m. in front of G. Rollie White. All skills invited. Call Mike at 847- 5339 for more information. TAMU Roadrunners: Come join us for a 3- 4 mile run at 5:30 p.m. in front of G. Rollie White. All skills invited. Call Mike at 847- 5339 for more information. Texas A&M Men’s Rugby Team: will be from 6-8 p.m. in the field belli Zachry parking lot. Call Lucas at 9cr| for more information. Catholic Students Association: The last Aggie Catholic Bible Study for the semes- Into Action (Alcoholics Anonymous): There will be a meeting at 8 p.m. at the Saint Thomas Episcopal Church, located at 906 George Bush Drive in the meeting hall behind the chapel. Aggie Speleological Society (A,Si meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. Koldus. Call Travis at 694-4088ford Catholic Students Association: be celebrated at 12:05 noon. Mi ebrated every Tuesday and Thursda) s.'tru dhxL±tma± A G ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Winter in Aggieland Presents the 15th Annual December 3r<t & 4th 10:00am to 5:OOpm in the MSC Come find unique, handmade crafts from over 80 vendors and Mother’s Clubs. Hosted By MSC HOSPITALITY For more information call 845-1515 <k Person* with disabilities please *pe«al needs. We request notification to the erent to enable us to assist 70a to the best call S45-1515 to inform us of your cation three (3) vsoridng days prior rtyoTi to the best of our abilities, ’ a ♦ ft. 4 A. 4 ft. 4 ft 4 ft 105 YEARS AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Mandy Cater Graeber, Editor in chief Aaron Meier, Managing® Veronica Serrano, Copy Chief Dave Johnston, Opinion® Brad Graeber, Visual Arts Editor Jeff Webb, Sports Edito' Kasie Byers, Aggielife Editor Jennifer Jones, City EdiW Jeff Schmidt, Sports Editor Andrew Baley. 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