Image provided by: Texas A&M University
About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 12, 1999)
76 ™ 9 ttw ' Sai s on ‘ Restaurantxom Vietnamese Specialties at affordable prices - all entrees under s 6. 00 In Lack's Furniture Shopping Center off Southwest Parkway & Texas Ave. Delivery Available 268-0354 • Phone Orders Welcome /Vir i.wiion: c::i£i«s of i>ooo or SIC). Visit 1 >r t II G93-H 1 I : 30 - 3 M-F. MSC Barber Shop Serving all Aggies! Cuts and Styles All Corp Cuts *7., Regular cuts start at *8. Now Offe ring: Full Service Hair Stylist & Nail Technician for men anti women Call for an appoinment! instant recall. LITERALLY. DIAL *69 AND AUTOMATICALLY REDIAL THE LAST PERSON WHO CALLED IT S ON YOUR PHONE NOW AND JUST 759 PER USE WHO WAS ON THE LINE? *69 *69 is available in most areas and works on most calls within a defined calling area This Friday & Saturday ONLY! Reg. $400 1/2 Carat Solitaire Rings November 12th and 13th Round YOUr Marquise Choice! s, $ 399 Princess $570 Instant POST OAK MALL 695-9455 Credit... Get It Now! The Value Leader Page 6 • Friday, November 12, 1999 c AMPUS 846-0629 Open: Mon. - Fri. 8-5 Nail Technician: 9-4 tst Located between the main floor and Hullabaloo in the Memorial Student Center New program to help rural studei |e Battal BY MATT LOFTIS The Battalion In a joint effort with the College of Education, the Col lege of Veterinary Medicine’s Center of Environmental and Rural Health is leading a program to increase inter est among rural public-school students _ i— in the areas of science and health. Larry Johnson, a veterinary medicine anatomy professor, said the program be gan a month ago and will not only facil itate interest in health and science but also will provide students practical knowledge about public health. John son said the program targets middle- school students in rural areas and 60 percent of the participants will be mi nority students — 50 percent Hispanic and 10 percent African-American. “[The program] prepares public- school students to become and remain 7 think this is going to be vastly important — this is a high need/' is a high need,” Davis said. “It’s good tohaves:| actually interacting with professors.” Johnson said the program focuses on it students because they are an age group ed in learning new things, and rural studentsa in need of health education than those: ^^^^ higher-income and developed! with access to more informalij “Students are right at theinj development where they stilly discover things,” he said. Johnson said in proved health and science! for students, the program giij dents a chance to meet and tail scientists and gain hands-o ence with experimentation a scientific method. He said the program hosts! week technology and enviref addition! — Trina Davis program director interested in science and college and to be better [Texas A&M University] students when they get here,” Johnson said. Trina Davis, program director, said need studies were conducted prior to proposing a program. These studies, Davis said, indicated one of the most press ing needs in school curriculum is public-health in struction. “I think this is going to be vastly important — this tal-science intensive-training program fort and several six-week research-laboratoryi ences. Johnson said the program will develop] ules on environmental health and science! the classroom. Johnson said money for the program canto \&M sopho grant received to begin the program. FundingwBt night’s tinue for the next three years and is expected i sue future moves to augment middle schooledJ l/■ /3r( with science related topics. 1 f XWJ News In Brief CAMAC to mark 25th anniversary The Committee for the Aware ness for Mexican American Culture (CAMAC) will celebrate its 25th an niversary tomorrow by hosting a banquet in MSC 201 for past and present members. “This is a time for our organiza tion to acknowledge our history and understand where we are headed for the future,” Angie Castro, pro gram adviser, said. Former students of the organi zation will speak, and current mem bers have produced a timeline high lighting CAMAC historical events and accomplishments since 1974. Castro said she hopes CAMAC will form strong ties with former members, who will share their knowledge. Indian association to host talent show A play by the Hindu Student Council, an exhibition by the Aggie MSC Film Society presents Friday, Nov. 12th 7:00 & 9:30 Wranglers and a prayer da’ be among the acts presentee third annual Indian Student ciation (ISA) Talent Showti at 7:30 p.m. in Rudder Tie:: “Sangam ’99” will fea#The Califc blend of Eastern and West R eet i Arena tural talents by ISA membeyl un g Texas Hetal Patel, ISA presideb a n Team a t senior biomedical science co ii e ge garni said, the ISA has a uniqueihibition maf because they are both Air: a&M did and Indian. as the Aggie Tickets will be sold forfR|ed Arena i ISA members today andatttie The win r to the season future is fillet y ■■t J Most of th n ■lldthc youth of tl leight new pla ■ to put an ( HOLLYWOOD USA before the se t Tmrammm V “if W e get Tickets: $3.50 at the door or $3.00 in advance at the MSC Box Office. (845-1234) All films sh own in the (^. Rudder Theatre Complex. Persons with disuhilities please call 845-1515 to inform us of your special needs. Questions? Call the Aggie Cinema Hotline 847-8478. Website: http://FiIms.taniu.edu BOX OFFICE OPENS DAILY AT IL. CA11 FOR SHOWtlMES J®W itS gOlUf ; sefnior forw£ STEREO SURROUND SOUND IN ALL All “It’s really gc DOGMA 1 1035 1 15 4 00 7:1 LIGHT IT UP* i I ANYWHERE BUT Hi 11152C0U5 725 THE MESSENGER JCMArao***' * TH£0Of*COtl&K>f DOUBLE JEOPARDS 11 40 210 500 745 1025 US) \200 $30 930 Woir Hr prese MUSIC OF THE HEART A 1 45 6 50 AMERICAN BEAU' 10:46 125 4:15 72010® BY Rl Th THE BEST MAN |R| 10 50 1 304 20 7 05 9 55 12*0 THE SIXTH SENSE (PQ13) 230 2 46 610 7 40 1015 1245 The Texai riitball Team HOUSE ON HAUNTED HILL (R) 11 50 2 20 4 55 7 50 10 30 1 00 THE INSIDER* (R) 11 45 3 10 640 1020 4-DAY ADVANCE TICKET SALES « NO MSSfS'NO W ctnemark.com j Business/Law Cam THE STORY OF.' 1120435« : pilight at 7 w — the bachelwHsinst Hun^ The Aggie: libition game ;ular seasc tinst Sam F ■A&M won Reggie Gilloi ibout finally M I U M ng and hope [oals this The first e Big 12,” s ■Last year, he Aggies l On Saturday, November 13th - JOIN over twenty successful business and legal professionals to discuss your education and career. INTERACT and NETWORK in small groups with experienced former stude’ MAKE the most of your future. 1 Coll 645*1515 for rmistanee Also Featuring: • Lunch at the Faculty Club • Drawings for four free $ 1000 prep courses • Grad school and career literature TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Only S10 at the MSC Box Offc (845-1 More Information: Call Andrew May: 6934150 Or Visit: mbalaw.tamu.edu SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK “Magnificent ensemble that has so enriched American music -Coretta Scott King 'America’s most rh a capella group -Boston G November 15, 1999 7:30 p.m. Rudder Auditorium Tickets: $10 students $15 everyone else! Co-Sponsored by Women’s Studies, the MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareii' Kace & Ethnic Studies Institute, the departments of English, Anthropology and Sociology' ^ ^ ^ Aggie Encore, the College of Liberal Arts, the Center for Humanities Research, anil the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. “Sweet Honey has become a favorite around the world” -Washington Post Call the MSC Box Office 845-1234 Primt'Co Personal C