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Page 6 • Friday, September 10, 1999 HOWDY '99 A Concert of Praise Featuring... Sam Perry ft Soul's Desire Jam! Smith Chris Tomlin Voices of Praise and Shane ft Shane September 16tb CP Spm First Baptist Church, Bry^r^ Tickets $5 3t the MSC Box Office GGIELIFE Moms Continued from Page 4 “What we like to do is get a good spectrum of programs, not just tra ditional ones,” McKinley said. “We give students a chance to speak about what both their or ganization and what A&M means to them.” McKinley said besides financial contributions to the University in the form of scholarships, Aggie Moms provide aid to organizations that do not have a strong financial foundation. “We make donations to organi zations who come speak at our programs,” McKinley said. “We give them a little money, and they really seem to appreciate it.” * McKinley said there is a deep set feeling of closeness between Aggie moms'. "A friend of mine’s husband died this summer, and their daugh ter was an Aggie,” McKinley said. “Aggies from all over sent letters comforting the fair, know they are not alone never heard of another sc Battalion cFon McKinley said stuaenni i /Ciot’x com nf have a deep sense of cam “It is very special to you guys do as students ley said. Houston "For example, Silver la: a student dies, the P arer: 14 , A , lots of cards and letters. credible closeness.” fSK alsc rticipai Marlee Matlin defies stereotype in newm LOS ANGELES (AP) — Imagine Marlee Matlin playing the prime suspect in the stabbing death of a political candidate. Nah, the Academy Award-win ning actress’ screen image is too up right and honorable, right? Matlin shows a different side of herself as a performer and takes a slap at stereotypes in “Where the TYuth Lies,” airing on Lifetime. Dana Sue Lacey (Matlin) runs a floral shop in Memphis, Tenn., where she coordinates the state senate campaign of a friend, Dr. Sander Morgan. Before the election, Sander is murdered, and Dana, the only wit ness, becomes the prime suspect. She calls on defense attorney Lillian Rose Martin, played by Regina King, to prove her innocence. Dana is acquitted, but Lillian feels unsettled about the verdict. A tangled web of suspects emerges in Lillian’s quest to find the real murderer. “It’s certainly different for me,” Matlin said, her fingers flying in sign language interpreted by long time friend Jack Jason. “I do feel like I get stereotyped. Being a woman and being someone who’s deaf, they would say, ‘Oh no, no, no, she couldn’t possibly do that and we couldn t possibly believe that she’s the murderer.’ I wanted the audience to have the sympathy and use it against them in a way ” Like Matlin, her character is deaf and uses sign language and an interpreter. Matlin speaks some lines, but the movie’s focus is on the sus pense of finding the murderer. “I avoid roles that have to do with deaf stories. Don’t misunder stand me, I have to accept the fact that I’m a person who’s hearing-im paired, but I don’t want the story to be about being deaf,” she said. “ / avoid roles that have to do with deaf stories." — Marlee Matlin Actress Matlin said she was not being of fered the roles she wants, so she formed her own production com pany, Solo One. “If you want to be out there working, you have to come up with it yourself,” she said. Matlin is approached constantly by hearing-impaired people for ad vice on getting into show business. Some even ask to use her agent. “Even though this sounds self ish, I don’t want to help them be cause I need to help myself. I le Texas A&M Soccer Classic haven't reached my or yet," she said. She does enjoy being at. el for kids, "because it give ar Complex, pressure,” she said. "With Agg they just need to be inspire: 1 w 1 11 be the Matlin notes there are State Univers deaf actors in television,;d Academy, would like to see themca~ie tournament "But in this business, it a game bet wee the way it works,” shesan iM’s first gam< going to be something than 10 p. m. agains pens right in the nearfutuitle teams will Matlin served as anr rday before pie producer for the first i “ Where the Truth Lies.'ali her interpreter Jason, wt the story. She wanted a happy set sisting better food for the; she could concentrate 0! when she was not involvec mg decisions and waichins ly footage. “I don’t know howsor--omposed and who direct and produces;: the same thing the same time are able e.” have to give them a big aphomore midf cause that’s not necessa; expects a chall thing I think 1 could do yeti think they’ll Matlin, now 34, lostr d match,” Chil hearing when she was lOlnow, so I t with a strain of measlesat want to knock of 18 months. dthough conce She shot to stardom.» Childers salt ind Navy will t 11 a.m. The ent with a ga p.m mior forward es| have never • State and are he team know Ne don’t have i,” she said. “VN winning an Oscar for her- n’slabilities an but in Children of a Lesser uld change the: She even had the req.. We come to tht screen romance with to kick their bu William Hurt. Same way.” WHO’S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES rite Texa 1999-2000 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY A Who’s Who applications are now available for both gG|(gnd undergraduate and graduate students in the following locations Ularm-lln” dsiu ^epTejiUTy 17, 3:30 pm-7:30 pm Commandant’s Office (Military Sciences Building) wBnnruni Student Programs Office (Second Floor MSC) 2^;T«r vl,t " r Student Activities Office (l25 John J. Koldus Building) 1 Sterling C. Evans Library Office of Graduate Studies (125 Teague) lldlliyht Office of the Dean of each College Y6 IPfaCtlCG! Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs (10th Floor Rudde'* a ' i ‘ ‘' Hinnigm 'at tic he11 oulta ^TuLia Completed applications must be received by the Student Activ office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, October 1, 199ft. Theyma; hand-carried to the Student Activities office, sent through Car Mail (MS 1236), or sent through US mail. (See the application! addresses.) Questions may be addressed to Sandy Brierj Se Student Activities (845-1133). r. p - International Students... Catch the * , A Game!! Come join us for a FREE meal and the chance to learn more about the American game of Football!! When? September 12, 1999 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. FBC Bryan Where? First Baptist Church of Bryan Cost? Free! Need a Ride? Meet us on campus at 5:00 in front of Heaton Hall (corner of Asbury Street and Ross street) rhis s Cregg For more information call... John Herring @ 779-2434 Sponsored by Compass College Ministries sponsored 1
