TAMU Symphonic and Concert Bands
The premiere concert bands of Aggieland proudly present their
Annual Holiday Concerts
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This Sunday, December 5
A&M United Methodist Church
417 University Dr.
7:00pm Admission is Free
Since the beginning of this year we
have hired more than 200 Aggies
and helped them start on their way to a career.
Whether it is during the Christmas break,
at the beginning of the
Spring Semester or anytime of the year,
we welcome you to look into what a part-time
job could lead to.
We at UCS are proud to be a part
of the A&M and College Station community.
We wish all Aggies good luck on
finals and a safe return to what we
feel is the best place on earth,
Aggieland.
595-2609
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Performances Begin TONIGHT!
Moscow City Ballet
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Escape to a one-of-a-kind dream world
with MSC OPAS and the magic of the
Moscow City Ballet's The Nutcracker.
Filled with breathtaking dance and
unforgettable melodies, this holiday
favorite will dance in your dreams
throughout the holiday season!
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Friday, December 3 at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 4 at 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Performances in Rudder Auditorium
For tickets, call the MSC Box Office at 845-1234. Or order tickets on-line at opas.tamu.edu.
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Students search for prime studying realm
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BY BRIAN FLEMING
The Battalion
F or many students, campus li
braries provide a sensible al
ternative to the television,
loud roommates, and the all-too-
tempting nap.
But for some, libraries are not the
answer to students’ study needs.
These people must take their studies
to other places.
Brandon Anderson, a junior ed
ucation major, said for all the ser
vices they offer, libraries some
times come up short.
“There are a number of places
that seem to be less confining and
a’lot more fun,” he said. “Places
like Denny’s and IHOP are good
because you do not have to wor
ry about being loud, and you can
eat and drink. ”
Jeff Reva, a sophomore manage
ment information systems major,
said he has found studying in open-
access campus buildings such as the
Blocker Building more convenient
than studying in a library.
“Food and drinks are allowed,
and it is open 24 hours,” he said.
“Also, you can get together in
groups without having to worry
about reserving a room.”
Reva said open-access build
ings also are beneficial to students
in other ways.
“Sometimes when you are at the
library, it seems more like social
hour,” Reva said. “When you go to
Blocker, there are tons of places to
go. It is very quiet, and you can ac
tually concentrate. ”
Anderson said quiet can be found
outdoors as well.
“At Research Park it is usually
easy to find a quiet place to lay
down and study,” he said. “For
some reason, that seems more of a
relaxing atmosphere with less dis
tractions than people talking and
shuffling papers.”
Anderson said talking is one of
his biggest pet peeves about study
ing at the library.
“Even when people are mum
bling or whispering, they think they
are being quiet but they are not,” he
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said. “It is just rude and annoying,
and when I need to study seriously,
I just cannot handle that.”
In addition to the library, some
individuals find area businesses
beneficial.
Gale Harfoush, director of com
munity relations for the College Sta
tion Barnes & Noble Booksellers,
said the store offers a number of at
tractions for students.
“We offer a nice atmosphere
and it is not as strict as the li
brary,” he said.
Mike Reimer, night manager of
Denny’s on Texas Avenue, said 50 or
more students study at the restau
rant per night.
He said many rules that apply
at libraries do not apply at the
restaurant.
“I think most enjoy the fact that
they can smoke here,” Reimer said.
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der a wide variety of foods.”
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business brought to the restaurant
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designated for students,’
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line somewhere.”
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share of problems, as well
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everyone, but we do rti
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times,” Reimer said. "Wen
explain this to students,
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