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The Adventure Begins at Burdett & Son WELCOME BACK AGGIES Kayaks • Canoes • Backpacks • Tents • Sleeping Bags • Camping Equipment • Boots • Books * Boy Scout Uniforms k Supplies • Outdoor Clothing • Travelwear • Firearms • Ammo Reloading Equipment & Supplies • Black Powder Firearms & Supplies 1406 Texas Avenue South, College Station In the Redmond Terrace Shopping Center (George Bush Drive & Texas Avenue) (409) 695-2807 Monday - Friday • 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Saturday • 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Page 2 A • Monday, August 30, 1999 News Cadets Continued from Page 1 “The purpose now is to allow the cadets to eat in a family environment,†he said. “In the past, the pur pose was primarily to train and develop discipline.†Corps commander, Forrest Lane, a senior political science and economics major, said this year’s FOW went better than expected. He said there were fewer injuries than in previous years. Only one major injury occurred, a freshman slipped and broke his arm on a basketball court. Daniel Priest, a freshman civil engineering major, said that during FOW he was awakened from a sound sleep by the sound of rock music blaring through the halls of his dormitory. He was led with the rest of the freshmen in Squadron 2 to meet the more than 600 of his fellow freshman corps mem bers waiting at the Corps plaza for their first Corps yell practice. This FOW tradition is known as “air- out†among cadets. “It was one of the most motivational and exciting moments 1 have ever experienced,†he said. “It is something I will look back on the rest of my life.†Groves said he attributes the success of FOW to the cooperation between the 44 commanders and their understanding of the training strategies. “I’d hate to jinx it, but 1 think we have a great group of commanders and an excellent freshman class,†he said. Howdy Dance welcomes Ags Word up V'T;T-T 5 Battalion l)s fresh m Jind their I exas A&IV J out to en :he Class of . HThere are ■wind canif just a little 1 ; from high sc II ^Hrhough at BRADLEY ATCHISON^UB 101 ^ 1 ^ 1 Jennifer Reeves (top left), a junior biology major, and Lindsay Folse, a senior bioc!r*L cdder st major, hang a promotional banner in the Memorial Student Center Sunday for the upcwP r °Fatior Aggies Up All Night event. f 81 ^ n into the them Rush BY RYAN WEST The Battalion Howdy Dance, a traditional welcome dance for all current Texas A&M students and a senior fund raiser hosted by the Class of 2000, will begin tonight at 9 p.m. at Hurricane Harry’s. Peggy Holzweiss, class council advisor, said Howdy Dance is a long-standing tradition to wel come new and returning students to A&M. “It’s a welcome back for Aggies and a welcome in for the freshman as we get ready for the new school year,†she said. Holzweiss said Howdy Dance was originally held at the Texas Hall of Fame, but was moved two years ago to Hurricane Harry’s, a location within walking distance of campus because most fresh man may not have access to a car. Lance Richards, Class of 2000 social secretary and an agricultural business major, said Howdy Dance will not be a structured program but a laid- back atmosphere and a good opportunity for freshman to meet other Aggies. Katie Hanselka, Class of 2000 president and an agricultural development major, said the Class of 2000 has hired a disc jockey to play a variety of music and she expects this evening to be a time for Aggies to share camaraderie. “Howdy Dance demonstrates the spirit, family and community atmosphere here at A&M,†she said. Hanselka said like previous years she expects the dance to be packed with students. Howdy Dance will feature a dance performance by the Aggie Wranglers at 10:30 p.m. There will be a $3 cover charge at the door and students are advised to bring money for bever ages. The cover charge proceeds will go toward the senior class gift. Continued from Page 1 the importance of school and tradition as well as what it means to be Greek.†Each day, girls were bussed from different areas to sorority row. There were Northside and Southside busses for girls who lived on campus. Off-campus residents parked at the mall, where they were met by busses to drive them to the sorority houses. As the week progressed, each girl would go to fewer houses and their attire became more formal. Jessica Townsend, president of Delta Zeta sorority and a senior psychology major, said Wednesday’s rush schedule was thrown off by half an hour due to an accident at the Delta Zeta house. During a skit, Dena Lubbering fell off a platform and was taken to the hospital by an ambulance. Townsend said Lubbering suffered severe yvhiplash, but she was released the same day. Rush counselors, Rho Chis, lead the women through the week by answering ques tions and being available to help them with ■The Centi pint, in the pifograms wit [its succee artha Jc [Her of Ac< Acaden Buse, a les resc any problems they encounter. lobe and fair to all of the women partia rush, Rho Chis disaffiliate fromthei at the end of each spring semester, rushees receive their bids in thefal, Chis become active in their chaplet: Janet Petty, a member ofZetaT;.— sorority and a sophomore animalscaff†ior, said activities are planned foil): |]l’ : // ww ^ v - members or pledges. l er f ade “The new members will haveatP) 0 c ' ass 11 mester, we have so much plannedic: E Many sti she said. “We have a pledge retreatnR 5 resource ston, chapter meetings and mixer: 1°®^ at our V ternities. It is really important togerM There an members involved so they meet more;: an here to become comfortable.†Hm. Julie Quintero, a Delta Gamma pi a freshman journalism major, saidslt ing forward to the opportunities Greek system has to offer her. “1 had a very positive rush ex] and I am very happy 1 pledged,"she know I will form a strong bondwif tens. I know I can count on mysisteti future and I hope I will grow perience. †[The servi demic-ase es, whicl ge from a ntal Instn BV R. DELUfo Cowboy 1/2 lb. of hand patted, lean ground beef, with spicy mustard & mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and red onion. On your choice of white, or whole wheat, bun. Includes french fries and your choice of tea, soft drink, or 16 oz. domestic draft. *3 25 + Tax Valid Any Time 303 University Drive College Station 846-8806 Come Try Our New Deck! LOOK WHO'S COMING TO Texas A&M University 'KfiPjgo ( Delta §ororltg <r> Rush Registration August 29-September 9 at the MSC Come by and meet us. WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES 1999-2000 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Who’s Who applications are now available for both undergraduate and graduate students in the following locations Serii (with / We: 16 ■WWW. Commandant’s Office (Military Sciences Building) Student Programs Office (Second Floor MSC) Student Activities Office (125 John J. Koldus Building) Sterling C. Evans Library Office of Graduate Studies (125 Teague) Office of the Dean of each College Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (10th Floor Ruddf Completed applications must be received by the Student Act!' office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 1999. Theymaj hand-carried to the Student Activities office, sent through Caw? Mail (MS 1236), or sent through US mail. (See the application addresses.) Questions may be addressed to Sandy Briers Student Activities (845-1133). 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