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Monday,
Tuesday,
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Sept. 15
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She said there was no University rule protecting the girl
from the hate remarks.
Novak said the proposed change should be added because
it would have helped A&M move into the top 10 universities
and align with Vision 2020.
“[If this is put in place], it will add to the validity that all
students are welcome here, and it will also add accountabil
ity to students’ [discrimination’s] claims,” Novak said.
Student Body President Will Hurd said he thinks it is ludi
crous to discriminate on any criteria but agrees with Novak,
Stephenson and Kessler that Bowen wants to make the cam
pus welcome to everyone.
“Dr. Bowen is committed to ensuring that A&M is inviting
and accepting of all students, faculty and staff regardless of
race, background, sexual orientation and religion among oth
ers,” Hurd said.
Hurd said Bowen consulted with the A&M system lawyers.
“We need to understand the legal aspects of this," Hurd
said. “Sexual orientation used to be covered in the student
rules handbook, so I don’t understand why it can’t be cov
ered now.”
In the Student Rules Handbook from the 1989-90 and
1990-1991 school years. Article Number 2, stated: Students
shall be treated on an equal basis and activities of the Uni
versity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orienta
tion or national origin or educationally unrelated handicaps.
The A&M System lawyers did not return phone calls from
The Battalion.
Kessler said attempts have been made by students, facul
ty and staff to revisit the issue, but said he has closed the door
on the issue.
“Bowen has indirectly said to take up all communication
issues with Dr. [J. Malon] Southerland [vice president for stu
dent affairs], “ Kessler said.
“I have been informed that after a ‘relatively short time,’
Bowen may be willing to discuss the issue,” he said.
Leadership lunch to hi
minority freshmen adji
Program promotes need for campus itmk
BY ROLANDO GARCIA
The Battalion
For Olivia Cortez, president of the
Hispanic Presidents Council and a se
nior psychology major, getting in
volved with Mexican-American stu
dent groups helped her make the
adjustment to life at Texas A&M.
“Coming here is kind of a culture
shock, and for minority students, it’s
good to know that there /arej people
here like you,” she said.
Cortez will be one a speaker at the
“Leading With Diversity” luncheon,
designed to help minority freshmen
make the transition to college life.
The luncheon, sponsored by the
Committee for the Awareness of Mex
ican-American Culture (CAMAC), the
Black Awareness Committee [BACj
and the Asian Cultures Education
Committee (ACEC) will be at the MSC
Student Programs Office from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. tomorrow.
CAMAC adviser Angie Castro said the
group works to help freshmen feel more
comfortable in the new environment.
In addition to Cortez,spe
include Tammy Henry, B-
Chris Chung, the ACEC c:
Maco Faniel, student govern
president for minority affain
“This is an opportunity
meet and interact with then:
and let them know thaithe
ganizations for them ow
Cortez said.
Castro said students whocc
predominately minority jrea>
the Rio Grande Valley and in':
face additional problems wk
ing to life at a large universit)'
“If you’re from the (Rio?
Valley and wind up in a cl;
one or two Mexican-Americ;
can be a challenge,” Casi:
“ First-year students may an
problems relating to stud;
professors they’re not used
acting with.”
She said the luncheon*;
freshmen to talk to minority
leaders and will encourage
get involved in student o:.
lions and take leadevshipim
in the University communit
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transported to St. Joseph’s
Hospital in Bryan for a mental-
health evaluation. Her eventual
destination is unknown.
The police were forced to
block E. Villa Maria Road from
East 29th Street to William Joel
Bryan Parkway during the inci
dent, causing traffic difficulties
and delays.
Although classes proceeded as
scheduled at Blinn College, stu
dents had to find an alternate
route to campus because they
were not permitted to use Villa
Maria Road.
Pat Hernandez, communica
tions supervisor for Bus Opera
tions, said the Reveille bus route,
which serves Bryan residents and
Blinn students, had to be altered.
He said a van had to be used on
the Blinn route because a bus was
too large to navigate traffic. The
route which services apartment
complexes remained unaffected.
Friday
Study Abroad Programs Office: An in
formational meeting to promote the
Italy 2000 Program will be held at 1
p.m. in 154 and 161 Bizzell Hall West.
more information, call 696-5397 or
Antoine Monteils at 694-9642.
Europe Club: The Europe Club in
vites people from all origins, races
and religions to meet and have fun
at 10 p.m. in 307 Highlands. For
Saturday
The New Traditional Students: Bring
your own picnic for get to know you
games to Hensel Park from 5-7 p.m.
Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Call Tracey Forman at 845-1741 for
more information.
Sunday
Pi Sigma Epsilon: Willte'
rush event with casual dre
p.m. at Bee Creek Park.
Study Abroad Program
An informational meeti^
mote the Italy 2000 Prof
be held from 5:30 to?'
in 154 and 161 Bin-.
West.
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On Sale
Aug. 31 - Oct. 1, 1999
For information and to place your order
access the Web at:
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All orders must be placed over the Web
All payments must be received by October 1
MSC Box Office
Mon-Fri 11:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
845-1234
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Friday, Sept. 10th
SHAPERS HAIR PRODUCTIONS
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774-0589
17 Stylists *4 Nail Techs
We offer: Haircutting and Styling,
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Straightners, Acrylic and (fel Nails,
Manicures, Pedicures, and All Types of Waxing
Call for an appointment
Reception desk open Tuesday - Saturday
7:00 &!
Tickets: $3.50 at the door or
Questions? Call tlx
$3.00 in advance at the MSC
Cinema Hotline Id'
Box Office. (845-1234) Persons with disabilities
Website:
All films sh own in the (k pleHse call K45-I5I5 to
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